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Katy Trail Weekly

Vol. 1, No. 36

Neighborhood News and Views

COMMUNIT Y NEWS

Heritage Village and SPCA present ‘Howl-o-ween’ The entire family, including four-legged family members, are invited to enjoy an afternoon full of games, tours, pet costume contests and more as Dallas Heritage Village and the SPCA of Texas present “Howl-o-ween” at Old City “Bark” on Sunday, Oct. 26 from noon to 4 p.m., at Dallas Heritage Photo courtesy of Dallas Heritage Village Village, 1515 S. Harwood St. Cost is $10 per perHalloween is going to the dogs at son. Children 12 and Old City "Bark" on Sunday. under get in for free. “We are so excited to partner with Dallas Heritage Village for such a fun event, all in support of the animals in North Texas,” James Bias, president of the SPCA of Texas said. “We can’t wait to see all of the families – both two-legged and fourlegged — dressed in their spookiest gear.” Activities include scavenger hunts, face painting, dog- and

EDGAR ALLAN POE'S 'THE RAVEN' on page 11 cat-related crafts and photo booth opportunities. Families are encouraged to dress up with their pets and participate in a pet costume contest at 2 p.m. with three categories: pet only; pet and adult; pet and child. Proceeds from this event benefit the animal program at Dallas Heritage Village and the SPCA of Texas. For more information about “Howl-o-ween,” visit dallasheritagevillage.org. — Elizabeth Lenart

Saving money can save a life This fall, save money and save a life as you shop the season’s hottest trends at more than 750 retailers in the metroplex! One of the most popular annual shopping events, Partners Card, presented by Bank of Texas, is back and offers an exciting opportunity to receive a 20 percent discount at your favorite stores while contributing to a worthwhile cause — The Family Place — whose mission is family violence intervention and pre-

vention. The 10-day shopping extravaganza will be held from Oct. 24 through Nov. 2. In 2013, Partners Card raised $1,150,884 for The Family Place. Individuals may purchase a Partners Card from any participating retailer or restaurant through Nov. 2. For more information, visit partnerscard.org, call 214-443-7754 or email partnerscard@familyplace.org. — Mills Davis

In This Issue

Ackels' Angle...................................................... 3 Along the Green Trail ........................................ 8 Charity Spotlight................................................ 4 Classifieds......................................................... 13 Community Calendar ....................................... 4 Dotty's True Texas Cuisine ................................ 7 Fashion Trail ...................................................... 8 Fitness on the Trail ............................................ 2 High School Athletics Scrapbook...................... 3 History on the Trail ........................................... 6 Notes from the Editor......................................... 2 Restaurant Directory ......................................... 9 Scene Around Town......................................... 12 Shop the Trail .................................................. 12 Trail Doctor ....................................................... 2 Trail to Good Health ....................................... 10 Yappy Talk.......................................................... 8 Find us at facebook.com/KTWeekly

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Klyde Warren wins top U.S. urban space award By Samantha Kurz The Urban Land Institute (ULI) announced Klyde Warren Park as the winner of its prestigious Urban Open Space Award at the organization’s Fall Meeting in New York City Tuesday. The annual competition recognizes successful public spaces that have socially and economically enriched and revitalized their communities. Klyde Warren Park was designed by The Office of James Burnett, landscape architect known for its award-winning projects, and was selected among five finalists. “Great cities have great parks, and Klyde Warren Park has quickly become the new heart of downtown Dallas. A place to gather, full of activities and fascination features, where everyone is welcome,” James Burnett of The Office of James Burnett, said. The Urban Open Space Award was established in 2009 through the generosity of Amanda M. Burden, former New York City planning commissioner and 2009 recipient of the ULI J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development. In recognition

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Klyde Warren Park bested four other finalists to win the prestigious Urban Open Space Award and $10,000 from the Urban Land Institute. of the award, Klyde Warren Park will receive $10,000. Chairman of the park Jody Grant, his wife and board member Sheila, and Jim Burnett accepted the award on behalf of the park. The other four finalists in the 2014 program included Columbus Commons and Scioto Mile in Columbus,

Ohio; Guthrie Green in Tulsa, Okla.; The Railyard Park and Plaza in Santa Fe, N.M.; and Washington Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. Klyde Warren Park is a 5.2-acre deck park, bridging Uptown Dallas to downtown Dallas. For more information, visit KlydeWarrenPark.org.

JUST FOUND

Pair produces premium pasta products on Peak Street By David Mullen

david@katytrailweekly.com For more than 25 years, Philip and Chena Civello have been rolling in dough. Literally. The brother and sister team have been running a 1,500 square foot “designer ravioli” shop Civello’s Raviolismo at 1318 N. Peak St. between Live Oak Avenue and Bryan Street serving area restaurants and a number of walk-in customers from Texas and all around the country. The two personalities make for a good team. “He’s more laid back,” Chena said. “I’m more hyper.” “We grew up just normal, playing sports and games,” Philip, 64 years old and married with two boys, said. “We grew up on the poor side of Armstrong Parkway. We

always got along well, except when I lit her Barbie doll house on fire.” “Yes, but it was funny to see Grandma put out the fire with a towel,” Chena said. The two siblings learned how to make ravioli, manicotti and lasagna at the original family business called Civello’s which opened in the early 1950s and was located at 4236 Oak Lawn Ave. “Marty’s was a little liquor store down the street,” Philip said. “With our place, that made up the gourmet food in Dallas.” Philip and Chena secured the current space in 1989, learning the art of pasta making from two aunts. “One was grueling,” Chena, married with a daughter, said. “She demanded the highest quality. If something isn’t right in the kitchen, we say ‘Frances

Photos by David Mullen

Brother Philip and sister Chena have been making pasta together in Dallas for decades.

see PASTA on page 7

THEATER

Notorious outlaws meet their fate at Addison WaterTower

By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com

Who knew that this was the fifth year for the annual “Bonnie & Clyde Festival” in Pilot Point, Texas? Promoters say that at the Oct. 11 festivities, there were two bank robbery reenactments on the actual site at which scenes were filmed for the 1967 movie, “Bonnie & Clyde.” The Pilot Point area, north of Denton, was a known hangout of the real outlaw couple according to history and talk in the town. The festival also offered a classic car showcase, a petting

Photo by Karen Almond Photography

John Campione as Clyde Barrow and Kayla Carlyle as Bonnie Parker are electric at WaterTower Theatre’s “Bonnie & Clyde,” playing until November 2.

zoo and rock climbing for the kids at the re-creation of a 1930s era shantytown. Really? Meanwhile down the street in Addison, the story is being told in a different, much more compelling way, as WaterTower Theatre presents “Bonnie & Clyde,” a musical. How can they do that as a musical, you ask? Answer: tastefully, with rich characterizations, surprisingly appealing score and creative use of the stage under René Moreno’s usual creative direction. Writer Ivan Menchell wrote a fresh, new take on an otherwise dark, ugly story.

The 2011 “Bonnie & Clyde” Broadway premiere was produced by Dallas’ and Dallas Summer Musicals’ own Michael Jenkins. The 2014’s production at WaterTower Theatre has audiences “liking” and “sharing,” and reviewers singing its praise. Guns, vintage cars and other props on stage are from the original Broadway production. It’s best to empty your head of the film before seeing the live performance. Don’t watch it again for a “refresher.” Avoid comparisons or

see FATE on page 5

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TRAIL DOCTOR

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

Breast cancer does not always mean mastectomy By Dr. Kimberly Washington

(radiation risks development of the fetus), women with collagen vascular diseases such as scleroderma or active lupus erythematous and women who have received prior theraIn honor of breast cancer awareness peutic radiation where re-treatment would month, a discussion on breast cancer treatexceed maximum allowed radiation expoment options is timely. As stated in the sure. Lastly, in some situations, lumpectomy previous article concerning breast cancer, it is performed and on pathology, can be a devastating disease. the margins (or edges) of the mass The key to treatment, as with removed contains cancer cells. other disease processes, is Typically re-attempting resection early detection. For that reaof those margins is attempted to son, monthly breast exams obtain negative (no cancer cells) are essential and yearly margins. If on re-resection, the mammograms should not be margins remain positive, it is typimissed. Many breast masses, cally recommended that masteclater found to be cancer, are detected by self-breast exam. Dr. Kim Washington tomy is the next step. If total mastectomy is the Appropriate technique of necessary management for breast self-exam will be best demcancer, reconstruction is available. Your onstrated by your primary care physician at surgeon will refer you to a plastic surgeon your next visit. It is recommended that this for evaluation and surgical management for be done at the same time each month, and it reconstruction. Plastic surgeons are excelis most easily done while in the shower. A major fear once diagnosed with breast lent at breast reconstruction, paying close cancer is that the only option for treatment is attention to making the reconstructed breast total mastectomy or complete removal of the match as closely as possible to the opposite breast. breast and breast tissue. This is not always The decision to undergo breast consertrue. Mastectomy, in some circumstances, is vation therapy (lumpectomy and radiation) the most appropriate management for breast versus total mastectomy is one that should be cancer. In circumstances of breast cancer made with care and along with the counsel that is multi-centric, mastectomy is appropriate. Multi-centric cancer means that there of you health care provider. These are sometimes length discussions between the patient, is biopsy proven breast cancer in more than surgeon and oncologist, but ultimately, the one quadrant of the breast, making removing two masses difficult and aesthetically un- choice is up to the patient if she has none pleasing, particularly in women with smaller of the above mentioned contraindications lumpectomy and radiation. Your team of breasts. doctors will be there with you from the diagIn order to perform a partial mastecnosis to survival to answer all questions and tomy, or lumpectomy for breast cancer, the calm many of the expected fears. woman must undergo radiation treatment afterwards. Therefore, another indication for Dr. Kimberly Washington, a general mastectomy is for a woman with breast cansurgeon at Highlander Surgical Associates cer who cannot undergo radiation after partial mastectomy. Such circumstances include in Arlington, maintains an interest in health education and advocacy. women in their first trimester or pregnancy

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You’ve got answers. I’ve got questions!

By David Mullen

(great), fried stuffed olives on a stick (pass), a domestic beer (necessary to wash down the Is summer ever going to corny dog), a one-way trip end? … What if on the gondola they had a guber(bad move unnatorial race and less you are into nobody won. I am old rooftops) and adamant about the highlight of voting. It is our the Fair: a pint responsibility to of Funnel Cake elect our peers at Ale. The cup was all levels to repredusted in powsent us. But is anydered sugar. It David Mullen was delicious. I one really excited about Greg Abbott was able to avoid or Wendy Davis as mustard on the the next governor of the great front of my shirt, but not the state of Texas, even if it means powdered sugar. Now where we won’t have Rick Perry to is “The Biggest Loser” booth? kick around anymore? Davis … Does anyone from Park is running a wickedly evil Cities ever go to the Fair extelevision campaign. Abbott is cept for the Texas-OU game? including his mother-in-law … I filled up my car with as a key endorser in a TV ad, gasoline from the 7-Eleven as well as tying his physical at Maple Ave. and Oak Lawn challenge to traffic issues in Ave. for $2.79 per gallon. our major cities. Just seems When did that happen? … odd, and hardly makes one You think that the Dallas City want to race to the polls … Council has issues? The city The only booth I didn’t see at of El Paso has to pay nearly the now-concluded State Fair $7,000 to move the seat of one of Texas was one for the NBC city council member away reality show “The Biggest from another, because she is Loser.” They could have retoo noisy. Rep. Ann Morgan cruited future contestants next Lilly claims she is distracted to the Krispy Kreme donut by fellow Rep. Lily Limon. I burger stand … On a related guess Lilly didn’t realize that note, the Fair sold $42 milshe was running for two seats lion worth of coupons during on the city council … This has the 24-day run. As for me, I got to be an April Fool’s Day learned that 62 coupons ($31) joke in the middle of October. gets one a Fletcher’s corny dog When one thinks of great david@katytrailweekly.com

ski resorts, Lake Tahoe, Vail, Aspen and Sun Valley immediately come to mind. Now Grand Prairie wants to get into the mix. Wait? What? The tallest mountain in town is a speed bump. But it is true. A $400 million Hard Rock Hotel slated for the entertainment district on Belt Line Road will include a 350,000 square-foot snow ski facility. And it is to be called Grand Alps Resort. I get it, I guess: Grand is for Grand and Alps is for Prairie. I can’t wait to see ski racks on top of cars speeding down Interstate 30 … Great ways to enjoy this unseasonably warm weather is to spend Saturday mornings in Bishop Arts district and spend Sunday morning eating breakfast outside at the Company Café before hiding away in a dark bar to watch NFL football … Henry’s Majestic has opened at 4900 McKinney Ave. where, among other restaurants, Acme F & B used to be. Buzzbrews is expanding into the old Mecca space in Lakewood. Glass Boot Biergarten on Henderson Ave. across from Louie’s is kaput. … Neil Patrick Harris will host the 2015 Academy Awards … Happy 75th anniversary of the dedication of Arlington Hall in Lee Park… RIP Ben Bradlee, who changed newspaper journalism forever. Bradlee was 93.

FITNESS ON THE TRAIL

Transformation from skinny dreamer to recruited college athlete By Rob Lord Two years ago a skinny 15-year old named Griffin walked into my gym and told me he wanted to play lacrosse in college. He was 135 pounds soaking wet, but he seemed determined to work hard and give it his best shot. At that time, he ran a 4.8 second 40 yard dash, squatted about 135 pounds and deadlifted around 175 pounds. Since that time, he has gained almost 40 pounds of muscle. He currently runs a 4.41 second yard dash, he can squat 350 pounds and can deadlift 460 pounds. His dreams of playing college lacrosse are now a reality as he is being recruited by multiple colleges. This article is for high school athletes and their parents. I will detail what Griffin does different than his peers, leading to his success. Year round gains. In order to make the kind of massive gains that Griffin made, you have to train year round. Most high school kids only train in the gym seriously when it’s convenient; usually over winter and summer breaks. This leads to a gain-lose-gain cycle that leads to nowhere. For example, a football player comes into the gym over the summer, adds 50 pounds to his squat, and over the course of the football season loses that 50 pounds of improvement. When football season ends, he is right back to where he started. Griffin has done quite the opposite, and

Photos courtesy of The AlphaProject

Before: bodyweight: 135 lbs, squat: 135 lbs, deadlift: 175 lbs, interest from college scouts: none.

it has made all the difference. He trains throughout the year so he keeps making progress. Even if it’s the day after a game, he gets to the gym and keeps moving forward. This is how you go from deadlifting 175 pounds to 460 pounds in 24 months. Good time management. Even high school athletes that try to train year round find excuses for missing workouts. The most common I hear are: “I have a huge paper due tomorrow,” “I have practice and now I’m too tired to train” or

“I stayed up all night studying and can’t train today.” One of the keys of the Griffin’s success is getting his homework done ahead of time. If you want to be a great high school athlete you must do homework on Rob Lord the weekends, even if there is something else more fun to do. The other key to Griffin getting in his workouts, is training even if you’re tired from staying up late the night before. Eating right as a lifestyle. The final piece

of the puzzle is making good nutrition the rule, not the exception. High school athletes typically enjoy working out but then eat junk food. Pastries for breakfast and cafeteria pizza for lunch is the fuel of the mediocre. If you want to be better than the competition, you have to eat like a champion seven days a week. Griffin eats a massive pile of eggs every morning, high protein snacks throughout the day and a dinner with eight ounces of meat. Great nutrition is the hardest part of building great athletes. It requires round the clock motivation and attention to detail.

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

After: bodyweight: 175 lbs, squat 350 lbs, deadlift: 460 lbs, interest from college scouts: plentiful.

Graphic Design Amy Moore Bronwen Roberts Art Production Ruth Sanchez Photographer Can Turkyilmaz Accounts Manager

BREVITY

Nobody said transforming into a great athlete is easy. You have to do everything that Griffin does: train year round, stay ahead of your homework and eat like a champion. If you play a high school sport, learn from Griffin’s amazing transformation. Write down exactly what your craziest goals are, and then formulate the plan needed to make it happen. Find a way to stay motivated and execute the plan. Rob Lord is the owner and head trainer at The AlphaProject.org. He can be reached at 214-557-1588.

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ACKELS' ANGLE

By David Mullen

By Chris Ackels

Cowboys stunning skeptics First leap into Lambeau Field Chris Jones is a solid punter. Keep in mind Count me as the most that the Cowboys skeptical writer about have also been a the success of the Dallas little lucky. They Cowboys this year. I used have hit some teams this forum to predict a when they were non-playoff and four win down. Tennessee season in 2014. Well, a has no offensive funny thing happened on firepower. They had the way to AT&T Stadium to make a miracle in Arlington. The Cowboys comeback in St. became a team. Louis. New Orleans After years of the and Houston are same shallow promises anomalies. But beatand clichés coming from ing Seattle made owner Jerry Jones, coach everyone sit up and Jason Garrett and quartake notice. And Photo courtesy of NFL terback and team leader know Dallas is facRunning back DeMarco Murray. Tony Romo, something ing four more very remarkable is happening. winnable games. Remember the winless preRod Marinelli decided to keep The Cowboys season, and the same sloppy things simple, impose attenare on pace to set a record play in game one against tion to detail and not expect for third down converSan Francisco that has folhis players to do things out sion percentage. Of course, lowed the Cowboys for the of their realm of expertise. Murray is amidst an unpreclast three years. Same old That, coupled with a number edented run of 100-yard Cowboys, everyone thought. of players on the final year of games to start a season. So what happened? The their contract, has created a But no other player than Cowboys finally realized that bend, don’t break squad. The the league leading rusher you lead with the run to set D is back in Big D. Murray is in the top five in up the pass. In workhorse On offense, key players any category in the NFL. The DeMarco Murray, Dallas can are playing to their fullest Cowboys are not playing like now outsmart the opposing potential. Romo is making a bunch of individuals. They defense. Are they going to the right decisions, not forc- are playing like a team. run or pass on third down? ing plays. Bryant has pulled Now anything can hapShould we double team Dez up his pants, stayed away pen. The squad is still thin Bryant? What if Romo uses from off-field distractions, and must avoid any more his feet as well as his head? kept sideline rants to a mini- key injuries. They must make This team seems to have mum and has matured into a sure that Romo stays healthy checked their egos in the player every team must fear. and that Murray doesn’t burn locker room and have creHe may not have the type of out. They are still sitting on ated a united front, especially season statistics he would a bye week on Nov. 16, but on defense that seemed tolike at present, but he is free- must play three of their final tally undermanned when ing up other players allowfour games on the road in the season began. They lost ing someone like tight end Chicago, Philadelphia and DeMarcus Ware in the offGavin Escobar to have two Washington. season. Sean Lee went down touchdowns against the New But as the NFL apto a knee injury. So desperate York Giants. And Murray is proaches the halfway mark, were the Cowboys that they having a monster year. this team has made me a had to reach out to two-time Special teams, given believer. Every Cowboys NFL flop Rolando McClain little attention in previteam that has started 6-1 has and convince him to unretire ous years, are now a Dallas made the playoffs. Please and play linebacker. strong suit. Dan Bailey just pass the crow. It probably Defensive coordinator flat out doesn’t miss, and tastes like Seahawk. david@katytrailweekly.com

are as much a part of the experience as the game. Once you’re in their town, the locals find a way to make you warm. You’ve reached what very well may be tailgating heaven, with cars and The first article I ever wrote for Katy Trail Weekly was a Dallas Cowboys preview, and it in- grills and coolers quite literally as far as the eye can see. This breezy, chilly Sunday morning feels cluded a prediction on the season record. I prelike Mardi Gras minus the beads. Fathers and dicted 5-11, and it took less than half the season sons toss a football while granddad cooks brats, for me to be proven wrong. Certain members of and mom sneaks a few drinks while serving up my family, who scold me for my cynicism, will chips and cookies. not let me forget it. The second thing that makes Lambeau My Cowboys cynicism hit a peak last year unique is that tailgating. It’s a more professional on Dec. 15, when Dallas blew a 26-3 halftime lead to somehow lose a home game to the Green version of what college kids do in the south. Grills serve the secondary purpose — or someBay Packers. I was living in Milwaukee, Wis., at the time, surrounded by “Cheeseheads” who just times the primary purpose — of keeping hands warm like a campfire. Most days of the year, about killed my phone battery after the game. keeping the beer cold doesn’t require a cooler. The next day, this high school teacher from The tailgaters in Green Bay are certainly Dallas wore an Aaron Rodgers jersey to school. big fans; it’s hard to find anyone not wearing an It was the worst lost bet I can ever remember. Aaron Rodgers or Eddy Lacy or Clay Matthews And my, did those kids get a kick out of it. I donned that Rodgers jersey for the second jersey. They are certainly big partiers; the area includes multiple time last weeklive bands, countend … it was the less corn hole sets, least I could do for and an encampthe Packers fans ment complete with who bought me tents and flags and 11th row seats at loud music. Perhaps Lambeau Field for most noticeably, the Green & Gold’s they are quite welgame against the coming, even to a Carolina Panthers. Cowboys fan on his This Texas boy first visit. was getting his The game itfirst Lambeau self almost seemed experience. secondary. The And what an Photo courtesy of NFL large stadium has experience it was. a similar feel to Lambeau Field Quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Notre Dame’s, or to is a mecca for any baseball’s Wrigley football fan, and Field, in that you can feel the history as you any football fan should make a journey there at watch. There is no upper deck — just one huge least once in their lifetime. The journey takes 70,000 person seating bowl. The chants of “Go you first to Milwaukee, that frozen-over beer Pack Go” drown out any music or announcer, town with a lot of great food and a palpable inferiority complex. Though your natural instincts and the jumbotrons are a side plot, not the main attraction. scream “please, I just want to go south,” alas, It’s football like my grandfather would have you then must drive two hours further north to watched it. And even though I’m not a Packers reach this stadium-in-middle-of-nowhere. fan and wasn’t nearly as excited as my 70,000 The first thing that makes Lambeau Field friends to see them trounce the Panthers, I could unique is its location. Green Bay, Wis., is home appreciate that this is how the game is supposed to about 100,000 people (considerably smaller to be watched. As much as they try to tell us it’s than Abilene, Texas), and it has no suburbs. meant to be watched from a couch, with funny Houses — simple, one-story family homes — sit within 50 yards of the structure, and those fami- commercials and the warmth of a home, I’ll take this experience. And every football fan should, lies take in hundreds of dollars each weekend at least once. selling parking on their front lawns. The people Ch.ackels@gmail.com

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521 E. Lawther Drive Dallas, 75218 214-670-8749

Bath House Cultural Center – WingSpan Theatre presents “The Two Character Play” by Tennessee Williams. Two actors, a brother and sister — Felice and Clare, arrive on a deserted stage. They have been abandoned by their troupe and begin to enact “The Two Character Play.” Felice and Clare walk the fine line between what is real and what is illusion. Show times vary. Tickets $20-$22.

Oct. 24 – Nov. 26

8525 Garland Road Dallas, 75218 214-515-6500

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden – The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden celebrates Autumn at the Arboretum, one of the Southwest's largest fall festivals, featuring the nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village with four storybook-themed pumpkin houses, a race around White Rock Lake, fall foliage and plenty of events.

Oct. 26

4311 San Jacinto St. Dallas, 75204 214-287-8600

Emanuel Lutheran Church – Come to our fall festival that celebrates the multicultural heritage of its East Dallas ministry. The celebration will include a bilingual worship service at 10:30 a.m., followed by an Octoberfest steeped in the German traditions of Martin Luther along with a Day of the Dead commemoration of Mexican traditions. Wear your Halloween costumes for our trick or treat. FREE!

Oct. 30

17360 Coit Road Dallas, 75252 972-231-5362

Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center – Participants will learn how to collect and utilize rainwater at home and have the opportunity to construct their very own 55-gallon rain barrel. Held in Building C (Pavilion). $50 per barrel. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Oct. 31

6121 Worth St. Dallas, 75214 214-670-1376

Lakewood Branch Library – Local author and humorist Rose-Mary Rumbley will discuss, ‘Superstitions.’ Doors open at 2:30 p.m. for seating and refreshments. Program at 3 p.m. Drawing for the book, “Knock on Wood & Other Superstitions” by Carole Potter. FREE!

Nov. 1

2443 Abrams Road Dallas, 75214 214-823-9623

Lakewood United Methodist Church – Our Craft Fair will include knitting, metal, glass, scrapbooking, toys, baked goods, crafted Indian jewelry and much more. Please join us for a fun Saturday and do some early Christmas shopping. All net proceeds will be donated to The Firehouse Ministry to help disadvantaged children in East Dallas. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREE!

Nov. 13

6121 Worth St. Dallas, 75214 214-670-1376

Lakewood Branch Library – The public is invited to hear The Dallas Morning News investigative reporter and author Doug Swanson discuss his book, “Blood Aces: The Wild Ride of Benny Binion.” Program followed by book signing. Enter a free drawing for a copy of the book. 6 to 8 p.m. FREE! Fri 10/24

Picture of the Week What are you going to do for the next 11 months, Big Tex?

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Sat 10/25

Bob Kane, b. 1915 Y. A. Tittle, b. 1926 Stephen Covey, b. 1932 Kevin Kline, b. 1947 Kweisi Mfume, b. 1948 1940 – The 40-hr work week established in the U.S.

Pablo Picasso, b. 1881 Minnie Pearl, b. 1912 Barbara Cook, b. 1927 Nancy Cartwright, b. 1957 Midori, b. 1971 1955 – Tappan markets 1st microwave oven for home use.

Sun 10/26

Napoleon Hill, b. 1883 Mahalia Jackson, b. 1911 Hillary Rodham Clinton, b. 1947 Natalie Merchant, b. 1963 Seth MacFarlane, b. 1973 1881 – Earps & Doc Holiday vs. Clantons in “The Gunfight at the OK Corral.”

Mon 10/27

Theodore Roosevelt, b. 1858 Ruby Dee, b. 1924 John Cleese, b. 1939 Fran Lebowitz, b. 1950 Roberto Benigni, b. 1952 1954 – “Disneyland” debuted on ABC-TV.

Tue 10/28

Dr. Jonas Salk, b. 1914 Bill Gates, b. 1955 Julia Roberts, b. 1967 Joaquin Phoenix, b. 1974 1886 – The Statue of Liberty dedicated in NY Harbor by Pres. Cleveland. She’s 152 ft tall, weighs 225 tons.

Donors and volunteers

Wed 10/29

Fanny Brice, b. 1891 Bill Mauldin, b. 1921 Richard Dreyfuss, b. 1947 Winona Ryder, b. 1971 Brendan Fehr, b. 1977 1863 – The Int’l Committee of the Red Cross was formed.

Thu 10/30

John Adams, b. 1735 Ruth Gordon, b. 1896 Henry Winkler, b. 1945 Nia Long, b. 1970 1938 – Orson Welles spooked America with his radio broadcast of “War of the Worlds.”

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER DALLAS “A place where great futures are started every day”

By Sally Blanton

presentations, golf teachers, sports officiating, computer teachers, art teachers, cooking class instructors, game room assistants, career education advisors, mentors and drama assistants. For more information about volunteer opportunities, please contact Carolyn Jordan via email at cjordan@ bgcdallas.org.

Each week, Katy Trail Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.

What is your mission or highest purpose? Boys & Girls Clubs enable all young people, especially those who need us most to reach their full potential. Our three core areas are academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.

How many clients are served each year? More than 6,000 members are served annually in 13 clubs throughout the greater Dallas area. We have an average daily attendance of 1,200 members.

How is Condoleezza Rice involved? She cofounded an academic and enrichment after-school and summer program to help students in low-income communities. We are kicking off our $1.5 million Great Futures Campaign next month to help fund her “Center for a New Generation” program and our Dallas programs.

What are your facilities like? We have multiple clubs located in several neighborhoods and schools throughout the area providing them with a safe place to learn and grow — all while having fun. We also have several “traditional” site-based clubs.

What sort of volunteer jobs are available? Current opportunities include tutors, sports coaching, photography teachers, music teachers, First Bloom instructors, cheerleading/drill team coaches, substance abuse

What do you think is the most important thing you do for the community? The young people who are served have fun while learning through interesting, constructive activities that channel their youthful energy. Staff and volunteers at the clubs respect and listen to the members and foster a sense of belonging, competence and usefulness that builds self-confidence and self-esteem. We provide hope and dreams.

What are some of your fundraisers? Foodiepalooza was in September. The annual Corporate Cup Golf Tournament was earlier this month. The Great Futures Luncheon will be Nov. 12 at the Hilton Anatole.

Tell us about a volunteer who goes beyond the call of duty? John Wesley, Chairman of the Board, has such dedication to the club. His leadership has guided committees and individuals to unparalleled success. John was recognized by the Dallas Business Journal as an Outstanding Director of North Texas for his service with BGCD.

What is difficult about your job? The most difficult part of my job is raising funds to expand our services to impact more children throughout Dallas. We have capital needs for renovations and to grow our daily member base.

Which specific student has proven to benefit from your programs? Cecilia Garza was recently announced Youth of the Year and was able to compete against five other regional winners in Washington, D.C. She is the first in her family to attend college and aspires to become a neurosurgeon.

Charles English, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas for eight years, answered these questions.

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FATE cont'd from page 1 trying to translate the roles. Remember it’s a new telling of the revolting, yet enormous Texas legend. See the show on stage as if you’ve never seen the story presented before. Bonnie Parker — an honor student — who lived in a fantasy world wrote a poem, while she and Clyde Barrow were running from the law. She gave it to her mother just weeks before her daughter and Clyde Barrow were gunned down. In it she wrote: “Now Bonnie & Clyde are the Barrow gang; I’m sure you all have read, how they rob and steal and those who squeal are usually found dying or dead.” Her words tell volumes about the fame she sought, at any cost. Pairing John Campione’s Clyde with Kayla Carlyle’s Bonnie was a brilliant choice, as the two embody the adventurous spirit and sizzling electricity the actual criminals shared. Frank Wildhorn’s original score as directed by Mark Mullino is unexpectedly memorable. Both Carlyle’s and Campione’s solos and duets are powerful vocals. Dallas audiences have enjoyed Campione in roles as diverse as Barbra Streisand singing “Don’t Rain on

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Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker had no qualms about posing for photos while on the run.

My Parade” in Uptown’s “Broadway Our Way,” to his award-winning role as the dark Valentin in “Kiss of the Spider-Woman.” The triple threat says some of his favorite roles have been in “Song for a New World,” also at Uptown, Theatre Three’s, “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson” and Dallas Theater Center’s recent hit, “Les Misérables.” He’s been nominated for and recognized with multiple awards in Dallas. He’s done film work, and the lead in a live industrial for CocaCola at the 2013 State Fair of Texas. He performed solos at the Winspear Opera House and Annette Strauss Square.

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Campione had the opportunity to perform with the stellar Josh Groban. His “day job” with a moving company is a far cry from his theater career. Rather than trying to adapt the film, Campione said: “The writer focused more on the relationships between each other and both of their families in those times right after the depression.” He did not to go back to watch the film to learn about his character. Instead, he did lots of research and reading on the pair’s actual history. According to Campione, “At the heart of every character is a real person. Barrow was a charming kid, who was conflicted by growing up the way he did — bullied, homeless and in the slums of West Dallas. The police were after him at every turn. He was a tortured soul. They wouldn’t let him in the Navy.” Campione said that Clyde Barrow wasn’t the kind of criminal as Al Capone or Baby Face Nelson. He didn’t gain their notoriety. He pulled off the small bank and grocery store heists. In the midst of the depression, he made bad choices. A home-schooled Mesquite native, Campione received degrees in vocal performance and music education from SMU. He says

YOUR STARS THIS WEEK By Stella Wilder

The coming week will encourage the development of strategies and tactics as many find themselves in situations that demand careful thought and planning. Even those who are used to doing things in a more instinctive manner — especially those who have learned to trust their own knee-jerk reactions — will find that study and forethought are necessary. It's true that a certain amount of flexibility and maneuverability will be beneficial, but not as a starting point. A thorough understanding of one's situation and circumstances is a necessary component of success, both immediate and longterm. Some may discover that the immediately polarizing effects of taking sides are not beneficial. As a result, they will choose to maintain a somewhat neutral stance, no matter what happens. These individuals cannot complain, then, when things do not go their way! SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) Someone in your care is eager for you to do what you have said you will not, or cannot, do. Perhaps a deal can be struck. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You may have been looking forward to some family time, but circumstances may have conspired against you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) Seek a way out of your current situation, but know that you will have to tie up loose ends before you can be truly liberated. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You may find it impossible to focus solely on that which brings you pleasure and profit. Others demand attention. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You may mistake another for the enemy at some point, when in fact he or she is actually your closest ally. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – Things are not likely to unfold the way you had expected, but you can adjust and apply personal knowledge effectively. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You may think that you're protecting someone, but your actions may, in fact, do more harm than good if you fail to adjust your approach. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – Those who have come to depend on you for certain key decisions may be surprised as you temporarily distance yourself. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You can find a new way of expressing an old idea that actually focuses more attention on some key issues. Good work is beginning. (March 6-March 20) – Someone with whom you have much in common

is likely to surprise you – and demand more from you than usual. ARIES (March 21-April 4) A certain danger is closer than it has been at any other time in the past. You can avoid it after helping others do the same. (April 5-April 19) – You have high hopes, but certain circumstances may demand that you see things more realistically. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) Asking one or two key "what if?" questions will enable you to recognize certain situations that might otherwise sneak up on you. (May 6-May 20) – You're hoping that this week will see the end of one phase and the beginning of another, but are you really at that point? GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You may be tempted to see if you can make a dream come true, but when all is said and done, certain realities may prove too difficult. (June 7-June 20) – Your outlook will be profoundly affected by what happens to someone close to you. It's time to weigh all options. CANCER (June 21-July 7) What you have done is not likely to be as significant to you as

39. Bows and scrapes 40. Vaccine 42. Large green parrot 43. Wits' bits 44. Fails at dieting? 45. Errand runner 47. Elbows 48. Quaking tree 49. NBA official 52. Hightailed it 53. Clink or cooler 54. Lead Chipmunk 55. Execs 59. Reflections 61. Huge blossom 62. Pinches off 63. Even more awful 64. Dark line on Mars 65. Dunaway of films 66. Retainers 67. Spin on an axis 68. Type of sight? 69. Floor cleaners 70. Philadelphia sch. 72. Said in fun 73. Actor -- Wallach 74. Do an office job 75. Ask on one's knees 76. Robins' beaks 77. City, informally 80. Veld grazer 82. Genuine warmth 83. Fish-eye, e.g. 84. "I kid you not" guy 85. Perfectly clear 87. San -- Capistrano 88. Wharf 89. Island nation 90. -- -garde 91. Hong Kong dwelling 92. Taken -- (shocked) 94. Gauzy fabrics 95. Toodle-oos 96. Is pouty 97. Prowl

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his next project is off to New York to stay. He says he’ll get started in the grind of auditions and more auditions. Area theater goers can look forward to hearing about his success, to seeing him perform there and awaiting his first tour to Dallas. Remember Bonnie’s poem mentioned earlier that she gave her mother a few weeks before she died? It resonates in the show’s ending. Revisiting the 1967 film just for a moment, Bonnie & Clyde’s story ended in one of the most violent of violent scenes in film. Transforming that final scene from its shocking, hideous, blood and guts memory into an emotional, moving ending had to be challenging, and the challenge was met with some great artistry. This was Bonnie’s final verse: “Someday they’ll go down forever; And they’ll bury them side by side; To few it’ll be grief; To the law a relief; But it’s death for Bonnie and Clyde.” “Bonnie & Clyde” will run through Nov. 2 at WaterTower Theatre, Addison Theatre Centre, 15650 Addison Road, Addison. For tickets, email boxoffice@watertowertheatre.org or online at watertowertheatre.org or by phone 972-450-6232.

12. Growls 13. Crow cousin 14. Mother of Horus 15. Raid the fridge 16. Animal starch 17. Conductor Antal -18. Menlo Park wizard 19. Moistens 20. Ringlet 27. Cloudbursts 31. Bucket of song 34. Actor -- McGregor 36. Understood 38. -- Khan 39. Desert headgear 41. Gourmet mushroom 43. Aspirin target 44. Replies to an invite 46. Notes on the scale 47. O'Sullivan role 48. UFO pilot 49. Nouveau -50. Inbox filler 51. Mortgage giant (2 wds.) 53. Noisy birds 54. Means to -- -55. Speck of dust 56. Bit by bit 57. Denver hrs. 58. Jeans go-with 60. Traipse about 61. Billowing garment 63. Stir-fry pans 65. Do a laundry chore 66. Great achievement 67. Breaks in 69. Gray matter 70. Mongolia's -- Bator 71. Part of mpg

72. Quick turn 74. -- accompli 75. Hits a high point 76. Guitar part 78. Evaluated 79. Orchestra section 81. RN assistants 82. Thick pieces 83. Deadbolt 84. Confidant 85. Scientist's lair 86. Leafy climber 87. Andrews or Christie 88. Pub missile 89. Wall painting 91. Restarts a battery 92. Wide-awake 93. Polish 94. Round container 96. "No idea!" (2 wds.) 98. Good, to Pedro 100. British gun 101. Super buys 102. A-frames 103. -- de plume 104. Break a promise 105. Singer Sheena -106. Most arid 107. Kid's marker 108. Willowy 110. Blackhearted 111. Count of Monte Cristo 112. Theme park name 113. Installed electricity 114. "-- Jacques" 115. Peeved 116. Caper 119. SASE, e.g. 120. Canyon reply 121. "Mr. Mom" actress 125. Fossil fuel 126. Vase with a foot 128. Actor -- Gulager

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Copyright 2014 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. what you will do – even though some of it may be a mystery. (July 8-July 22) – You're after something that has remained elusive for quite some time, but this week the odds are much more in your favor. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You'll begin the week in a familiar, routine way, but very soon you'll find that you must break with tradition and explore original options. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – Someone close to you knows better than you do what you need and what you must do. He or she can be trusted! VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You're going to want to pick up the pace. There's no room for indecision, so once you've decided on a destination, you should get going! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – Others may have trouble keeping up with you, as you are riding a wave of energy that keeps you ahead of the pack. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You'll want to focus your attention on issues that have proved difficult in the past. Your involvement can make a difference. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You're eager to do something original and groundbreaking, but first you must tend to one or two domestic issues.

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By Candy Evans

oversized, accentuated corner door entrance of glass and ironwork. I have always loved Oh, what a wild ride we the positioning of this door, have had these past three as if the architects said, “You weeks! Ebola, a Dumb and know, we don't really know Dumber response if we want to from the CDC and face Preston or health care workers, Walnut Hill.” even as we freaked. So, they chose Our marker is still to face BOTH very active, at a kind and straddled of plateau for anything the corner. more than $3 million. This Italian That’s why I thought styled mega-vilyou would find this la straddles the Candace Evans entire intersecnewest listing a real treat. tion well. TenYou have seen this house foot walls barricade the home a thousand times, and you from the busy street, which is know you wanted to know a non-issue anyway, given the what it looks like inside! Well, sprawling one-acre lot. They hello 9625 Preston Road, you create an entire world, a vilare stunning, gorgeous, light, lage behind where all kinds of white and bright and one of magic happens, with almost as the most perfect party houses many bars as bedrooms, orever. EVER! nate mouldings, marble and a Enter through the backyard water oasis.

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9625 Preston Road is listed for $5,950,000. The entrance is equally dramatic from the inside, defining the corner into a huge, etched arch with steps descending to the grand formal living room. To the east is the formal dining, the entire living area soaring open to the top second story. You can proceed west to the study or second family room, proceeding outside to the expansive outdoor entertainment area and exercise studio. Or, head towards the kitchen with one of the most stunning counters in North Texas — onyx, lit from below — all loaded with top of the line appliances and custom cabinetry. Let me see if this sets the tone of this home to you: the wine cellar is off the breakfast room! There is also a bar/butler's pantry in here where I envision a waiter

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being stationed during a party. From this room and the expansive breakfast room, you head further down a hallway to the laundry room, one of the powders and the Master Retreat. This house coins a new phrase: Master Reposing Area. You certainly cannot call this a master sitting area, no, no, no. No mere sitting happening here. Look at those twin chaise lounges which invite you REPOSE like Cleopatra and Mark Antony may have, watching TV with a fire licking the fireplace, sunset dancing on the pool outside your door. You know that in this most sexy home, with this very private retreat, one "reposer" will be quickly moving from one lounge to the other, and this couple won't be "reposing" very long if you get my drift. 9625 Preston Road is the sort of home that makes Viagra superfluous! I must tell you that the entire swath of home, all 10,000 square feet, wraps around the pool, water features and entertaining spaces with grace and water views from every room. Try, if you can, to see the home at sunset — views will be spectacular. Ah, but I digress from our tour: enter the master retreat through the Master Reposing Area, which has a see-through fireplace of pure white crystallized stone. Seriously, the most over the top Master Retreat around: there is a bar in one corner of the master, and a huge spa bath with a center Jacuzzi tub in the bath, which flanks the huge walk-in shower, which has a window to the outdoors.

Oh, I think there is a wine fridge in the bath, too. The master closets are enormous and feature custom glass doors for all the hanging storage, as well as storage and shelves. It is time to go outside. There are so many doors to do this with as I may have mentioned. The outside pool and water features are meant to be enjoyed and taken in from every single room. There are also several shaded resting areas with tables, designed to serve small groups of guests. My second favorite room in the house is the study — it is just a beautiful and happy room. (My favorite room is, as you probably guessed, the master. Hot flashing still ... ) There is an incredible second floor with a full media room, game room and three more bedrooms and baths, including one that has an anteroom mimicking the master on a smaller scale. All bedrooms are quite private and separated, including the one accessible by balcony. Five bedrooms total, five full and four half baths. I will add that there are four bars in this house as well, almost as many bars as bedrooms! The home is owned by spinal surgeon Dr. Michael Rimlawi, who I wish could remain with the house, talk about a hottie. Oscar Tice built it in 2004, and I remember the construction well, it took forever. Here is a small example of the detailed quality I saw in every corner: custommade grates for the heat and air. All walls are museum quality finish, and the house could pass for brand new, from the gleaming ebonized wood and marble floors, to

the enamel-coated mouldings and trims that are everywhere. The home has been recently redecorated to lighten and brighten — Clay tells me the interiors were originally darker. Well, it looks like the designer took a light saber to everything. The result, of course, is sparkling. There is also a four car garage and large motor court behind the double-swing metal gates, which require security to enter. Talk about security, there is also a manned guard house. Clay tells me this is a home for a buyer who wants to make a strong statement. Let me take that a little further: this home is perfect for the buyer who wants to entertain like mad — visualizing a Cattle Baron's pre-party — who wants a little paradise in the center of town because there is no more convenient location. This is also for the buyer who wants a large lot without the tremendous work that accompanies one acre plus living: there are parches of green grass and expansive gardens, but this yard was designed to be extremely low maintenance for an estate of this magnitude: all you do is keep the fountains clear, stoke the fires and keep those bars well-stocked with bubbly! Asking $5,950,000. CandysDirt.com is the only blog in Dallas for the truly Real-Estate obsessed! Named by National Association of Real Estate Editors as the BEST Real Estate Blog in the country, we celebrate Real Estate every single day! Sign up at CandysDirt. com to get the latest real estate news delivered!

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Transportation Uptown, downtown and to adjacent urban districts By Wayne Swearingen

Professional - Experienced - Trusted

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

McKinney Avenue Transit Authority, our trolley system is now being extended into the heart of the CBD. It will soon connect with DART stations in Cityplace on the north and Bryan Street on the south. The city is building a 1.6 mile streetcar line connecting Union Station and Methodist Hospital area in North Oak Cliff. It will later extend further south to the popular Bishop Arts District. What was once a novelty for Dallas is now a main method of commuting. We still have cars, buses, taxis, limos and bicycles. One option to auto ownership is the Picture courtesy of Wayne Swearingen recently announced Zipcar, whose customers From left, driver is founder of EFrogs, Gary or “members” rent only when a car is needed. Haag; middle seat, the author and Mark Another option is Uber, a cleaner, safer and Dickenson; rear seat Barbara Swearingen more comfortable transportation system, and Cammy Dickenson. which is already worldwide. I am Sometime after I moved to an Uber client. Uber uses the latest Dallas in 1959 and well before smartphone and GPS technology, DART, our city planners and leadwith pinpoint accuracy, to deliver ers hired “experts” from up north, car and driver to pre-qualified probably Ivy League grads, to come Uber customers … anywhere. up with solutions to traffic probLast summer, I was introlems in the CBD. The solution, duced to the most innovative which was bought by the city, was new method of transportation in to build four gigantic city-owned the inner-city, EFrog. Founder, garages located just outside the Gary Haag, has a background in perimeter loop. The idea was to the valet business. He saw a need Wayne Swearingen about four years ago and now has force commuters from the suburbs to park in one of these monstrosia thriving business, using street ties, and then ride on something called Hoplegal carts, which, to me, looked like elona-Bus to the office. Only one garage was built gated golf carts. (See picture) These travel at and stands today just west of Reunion Arena, the speed limit. Starting in the Dallas Arts our demolished sports center before American District, he has branched out to Uptown, Airlines Center was built. The garage is a mon- Upper and Lower Henderson, and soon SMU ument to not understanding the Texas culture. and Bishop Arts, targeting entertainment disTexans had horses and saddles, then cars, tricts. The carts are American made, originally and none were to be given up. by Chrysler and later bought out by Polaris, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) was a maker of ATVs. The City of Dallas had apnew, light rail, concept and in the participating proved the eco-friendly, tip compensated incities it barely passed. The main opposition was novation. Congratulations and best of luck to from land and home developers who were cap- Haag, a true American entrepreneur. italizing on suburban sprawl, dependent on automobiles. Our DART system and Fort Worth’s Wayne Swearingen, CRE, is a principal at T are just now paying off with high density Glacier Commercial Real Estate and lives adjaurban development around the stations. cent to the Katy Trail. Contact him at wswearThanks to visionary Phil Cobb, CEO of the ingen@glaciercommercial.com.

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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

You'll flip for pumpkin flapjacks

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK Chicken Pot Pumpkins

By Dotty Griffith

dottykgriffith@gmail.com If you’re into pumpkin or pancakes, you’ll flip over these from the Original Pancake House (OPH). If you’re into both, get warmed up for a double backflip when you try pumpkin pancakes. With multiple locations, OPH — there’s one in Uptown on Lemmon Avenue — is breakfast HQ 24/7. There’s lots more on the menu, of course, but pancakes are in the name after all. That’s why it takes five days for their batter “to perfect.” The trick to their “scratch batter” is that they Photo courtesy of Original Pancake House start with a potato sour culPumpkin pancakes with a fall garnish of maple whipped cream. ture which sits for several days to get going. That is blended with a buttermilk THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE PUMPKIN PANCAKE base and allowed to age for 24 hours. 1 ¼ cups unbleached flour Slowly drizzle wet ingredients ½ teaspoon salt That’s how OPH into dry ingredients, stirring gently 1 tablespoon baking powder gets such light, with a spoon as you go. Once com5 tablespoons sugar fluffy pancakes. bined, if mixture needs more mois2 cups canned pumpkin puree Add some pumpture, splash in a little more milk. 1 whole egg kin puree and Batter should be pourable. 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla you’ve got very Heat large skillet or griddle over 1 ¼ cups milk fashionable panmedium-low to low heat. Smear a Dotty Griffith 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice cakes in 2014, little bit of butter over the surface and ¼ cup heavy cream the year of the drop tablespoon-sized amounts of Optional: butter, warm maple pumpkin. batter onto the pan (more if you want syrup, whipped cream, chopped peIf you really want to try this at home, larger pancakes.) cans, caramel sauce. OPH offers a streamlined recipe. Wait a minute or so, then flip to In a large bowl, combine flour, the other side. Pancakes should be light salt, baking powder and sugar. Stir ORIGINAL PANCAKE golden brown and set in the middle. together and set aside. HOUSE-UPTOWN Serve with desired optional In a separate bowl, whisk to2900 Lemmon Ave. West, Suite 200, Dallas ingredients. gether pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla, 214-528-7215 pumpkin pie spice and milk. Makes 4 servings. ophdfw.com

PASTA cont'd from page 1 would not have liked that.’” Eighty percent of their business is made up of restaurants and caterers. “Fresh raviolis with beautiful quality,” Alessio Franceschetti said, who bought raviolis from Civello’s when he owned the famed restaurant Alessio’s. Franceschetti, now in the catering business, said, “Such fond memories.” With the neighborhood booming with young professionals moving into the area, the retail business is steadily growing. A white marker board on an easel in the front feature specials like beef ricotta, agnolotti, stuffed artichokes, meatballs and homemade soups like split pea or Tuscan bean with sausage. New items include eggplant Parmesan, mushrooms stuffed with shrimp and spinach and manicotti for two. They have “three to four” employees depending on demand. “Beef raviolis are the best sellers to restaurants,” 1950s advertisment for the original Chena said. “But we sell a lot of manicotti and lasagna Civello's on Oak Lawn Avenue. to our customers.” They have one other sister. “She is a high school teacher in DISD,” Philip said. Retail sales improved with one simple business decision. “We started taking credit cards,” Philip said. Civello’s Riaviolismo is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. “We have customers drive in from Fort Worth, Plano, Waxahachie and Austin and come in and load up their ice chests,” Chena said. “We have a person in New York that texts her daughter to get raviolis when she comes up. It’s a funny business.”

Holy cow! Oct. 26 is Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day Get on the gravy train and celebrate Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day. This official Texas holiday praises the food that gave the South its fame and glory by offering deals, entertainment and lots of crispy fried steak on Sunday, Oct. 26. Asador, a farm-to-fire concept at the Renaissance Hotel at 2222 Stemmons Freeway, will be participating in Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day by featuring Texas Wagyu fried steak served with Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes topped with a sweet onion and bacon gravy. Lazaranda, at 5000 Belt Line Road, will prepare a Mexican-inspired chicken fried steak dish on Oct. 26. Chicken fried steak topped with salsa verde and cheese, served with a side of ajillo mashed potatoes will be featured. Bone Daddy’s House of Smoke will be celebrating with half-price chicken fried steak on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at all seven locations. Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day is an official holiday dedicated to one of the state’s most popular dishes. Jeffrey Yarbrough, CEO of bigInk, spearheaded the mouth-watering event, celebrated on Oct. 26. For more information, visit facebook.com/texaschickenfriedsteakday. — Meredith Otte

This whimsical main course is a perfect choice for a fall dinner party. 4 sugar (pie) pumpkins, tops cut off and seeds scooped out (reserve the tops) 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 onions, diced 4 ribs celery, chopped 1/2 cup flour 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 3 cups chicken broth 4 cups chopped cooked chicken 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup corn kernels Salt and pepper Heat the oven to 375F. Rub the pumpkins inside and out with butter, then season the insides with salt and pepper. Replace the tops, cover the pan with foil, and bake until just beginning to soften, about 45 minutes. In a large pan over medium heat, melt the remaining butter. Add the onions and celery. Sauté until softened, then stir in the flour and pumpkin pie spice. Stir in the broth. Cook, stir until thickened, then remove from the heat. Stir in the chicken, cranberries, pecans and corn. Season generously with salt and pepper. Carefully scoop the filling into the pumpkins. Replace the tops and bake until the pumpkins are tender and the filling is bubbling, about 30 minutes. Recipe by Sara Newberry

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YAPPY TALK

Coyote workshop committed to spreading knowledge

By Mary Spencer mary@petopia4paws.com A few evenings ago, I casually glanced out my back door, only to note an uninvited guest (to me) happily munching on a bowl of Fancy Feast chow mix, while Ross, my social feline family member, watched patiently from his chair Mary Spencer without a care in the world. It was quite early in the evening, much too early in my mind for a rather large, extremely unattractive greyish white possum to show up for dinner. However, Ross seemed completely unperturbed by the furry guy and looked at me as if to say, “Hey Mom, I’ve got this under control. You have your friends over and I will have mine.” I tapped on the glass, but received not even a glance in my direction from ‘Ol Man Possum. The solution, I decided, was to let Ross’s guest finish his meal with no interference from me; therefore, I took Hattie for a walk. Upon my return, I found an empty bowl, no Possum, but Ross still sitting contently in his chair.

Nature and animals just seem to have a way of getting along. Most of the time. However, every few days I read a Nextdoor Neighbor post about the sighting of a coyote roaming the streets of Lakewood, often seeming a little too close to our quarters for comfort. Needless to say, if Ross’s guest had been Charlie Coyote rather than Ol' Man Possum, I would have been a little more concerned. And would have reacted quite a bit differently. Although coyotes are usually harmless (my own coyote sightings have been early in the morning, while walking through Tokalon Park or in wooded areas near the lake), I still remain cautious and make Photo by George Boyd sure that Hattie is on a While it's important to be cautious, area coyotes are usually harmless. tight leash to avoid any type of confrontation. Seems that most of the folks who do site a coyote one posting shared the sighting of a Lakewood area, I want to invite and post on Nextdoor, ask the same rather large coyote running across a everyone to a special seminar about questions: “Will a coyote attack hufield with a cat in its mouth. coyotes. The Humane Society mans or pets?” or “What is the best Before I embark too deeply on of the United State (HSUS) and protocol to avoid any issues between the subject of coyotes and other Dallas Animal Services are hostpets and coyotes.” Sadly, last month wildlife sharing our beautiful ing a 2-hour Coyote workshop

right here in our own area. On Wednesday Nov. 13, from 6– 9:00 p.m., at Winfrey Point, Lynsey White Dasher, Director of Humane Wildlife Conflict Resolution for HSUS, will present a crash course on coyotes in urban neighborhoods. The class is free for anyone who wants to learn more about coyotes and how we can all live together amicably within the same boundaries. It has been said quite often that a dog may be a man’s (and woman’s) best friend, but we haven’t always been a friend to many other canine species, especially the coyote (Canis latrans — which means “barking dog”). As one of the most persecuted animals in North America, coyotes have been subject to gunshots, traps, snares, poisons, and just about every other imaginable method for killing an animal. But in spite of efforts to exterminate the species, there are more coyotes living in North America today than ever before. Currently, coyotes have moved in closer to urban parks and human beings, and are thriving. Although coyotes are classified as carnivores, they are actually true omnivores, enjoying a variety of foods. In rural habitats, their diet consists mainly of rabbits and

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ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL

Getting wind energy from Amarillo is a breeze By Naima Montacer @naimajeannette

When most people think of Texas energy, they often think of oil rigs in an expansive West Texas field. But that’s leaving out a huge environmental energy resource in our state. Wind. Texas has more installed-capacity wind turbines than any other state. During a presentation in the DFW area, Andrew Swift, Associate Director of the National Wind Institute at Texas Naima Montacer Tech University highlighted the impressive rank of Texas as number one for total megawatts of wind capacity installed at 12,755 megawatts (MW). To give you an idea, one megawatt can provide enough energy to power 300 homes in North Texas. The opportunity for wind to supply a lot of our energy is already in place. As one energy executive put it, Texas is home to “the best wind resources in the world in Amarillo.” I lived in Amarillo for three years and can attest to the consistency of a one directional strong breeze. The limited trees that do withstand the panhandle weather are shaped by the constant breeze blowing their limbs in one direction. They look like half-trees that belong in a Dr. Seuss book.

The Amarillo wind energy is now connected to the energy grid that serves the Dallas area. We are fortunate to have a sustainable energy source feeding our grid and at its peak in 2013, wind supplied the grid with over 30 percent of its needs on some days. The large turbines are causing environmental problems, but when compared to fossil fuels such as oil or coal, wind makes a far less of an impact on the environment. Many people breeze over the negatives of wind turbines instead of acknowledging their impact. Energy harvesting from any source is going to have negatives. It’s more about how can we have the least amount of damage to our environment and still turn the lights on at home. Wind energy harvesting does not release carbon dioxide and does not contribute to air pollution. Burning coal or oil is a large contributor to global warming. Wind turbines have been shown to impact wildlife, especially birds and bats that are killed by collisions with the spinning turbine blades. Mountain top removal for coal mining has a direct effect on many species. The wind turbines do take up space, space that was natural habitat for land animals as well. A survey by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory of large wind facilities in the United States found that they use between 30 and 141 acres per megawatt of power output capacity (a typical, new utility-scale wind turbine is about 2 megawatts) according to ucsusa.org. The one large restriction with wind power is that we can only harvest the energy when the wind is blowing. If there

isn’t wind, there isn’t energy. For an energy grid system that operates on providing the energy for the demand, this creates a problem. If the demand is higher than the output, the energy has to come from another source. Scientists are currently working on battery systems to store the wind energy created at peak times to be used for later use. Texas is gearing up to become the first state with offshore wind turbines in the Gulf of Mexico. The environmental impacts of turbines in our Gulf need to be monitored. The Texas coast is a huge stopover point for many species of migrating birds. This is also a billion dollar tourist industry from birdwatchers. Offshore installations are much larger than their land counterparts and therefore need more space. The offshore turbines will cause environmental concerns and will compete with ocean activities such as fishing and other recreational activities. But, I think I’d rather see a wind turbine than an oil rig while swimming in the gulf. The wind turbine is not going to cause an oil spill detrimental to our ocean ecosystems. Wind is free, owned by no one and is an endless resource. It’s not going anywhere. Our wind patterns may change but we will always have areas of high wind. On the other hand, oil and coal are in limited supply. I’ll put my money in a sure thing like wind, instead of the last of a limited supply of oil. Naima Montacer is a freelance writer and conservationist. View more at her website EnviroAdventures.com.

FASHION TRAIL

Dallas-based designer honored for human rights support By Jessica Voss @JessVoss11

Recently, Mosaic Family Services held its Fifth Annual Champion of Human Rights Gala at Fashion Industry Gallery to raise awareness of domestic violence and human

trafficking in the North Texas area. Dallas-based designer Abi Ferrin was honored with the Champion of Human Rights Award for her dedication to Mosaic Family Services and ending domestic violence and human trafficking in the U.S. and around the world.

Le Ta, development manager at Mosaic Family Services, said: “This year, we honored Abi Ferrin because she has become a loyal support of Mosaic and has generously donated her own time, resources and money to help Mosaic serve survivors of

human trafficking and domestic violence.” In addition to Ferrin, Dr. Walter Nguyen, executive director of Mosaic Family Services, addressed the attendees. He spoke about his escape from Vietnam and the founding of Mosaic Family Services.

Dr. Nguyen said, “I like I have everything. I have a founded Mosaic ten years home, a good job, and I know after my arrival in the United how to do things on my own. States so that I feel indepenother survivors dent and I could of human rights not have done abuses and exthis without the ploitation could help of Mosaic," rebuild their Nancy* said. lives like I had Three hunthe opportudred people atnity to do … 21 tended the Gala years have passed to support Mosaic since we opened Jessica Voss Family Services our doors, and and raise awareMosaic is still ness of domestic a beacon of hope in North violence. The Gala not only Texas for thousands of refubrought attention to the probgees and immigrants whose lem, but it also had its most lives were shattered due to viprosperous event yet. Ta said, olence, abuse or exploitation.” “Our Fifth Annual Champion A survivor of domestic vi- of Human Rights Gala was our olence also spoke to the crowd: most successful event yet. We “When I came to Mosaic I raised more revenue than any had nothing, and now I feel other event so far.” All the proceeds raised at the Gala support and benefit Mosaic’s efforts to combat human rights abuses for women, men and children. Mosaic Family Services was founded in 1993 and has impacted more than 70,000 lives in the North Texas Area. It created the first anti-trafficking program in Texas and providThe Gym & Personal Training ed the first emergency housing designed to help abused and 214-826-1466 trafficked women and children. dallasworkout.com *Last name omitted for 3300 Oak Lawn Ave., Suite 100 confidentiality purposes.

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A HALLOWEEN TALE

Ghosts, apparitions and faded memories of the Old Katy Trail By Stan Burch Unlike the famous “A Christmas Story,” this is “A Halloween Tale” to enlighten your experience of both myth and merriment on Halloween night. By way of my background, I have always enjoyed Halloween, but I have never had much belief in ghosts, goblins or the other mysterious creatures of Halloween night. In the 1940s and ’50s, I was raised in an Irish Catholic neighborhood in San Antonio and taught by Irish nuns from Galway. Saints, angels and miracles were as common as the Alamo and hot tamales at a fiesta. Sister Justina would characterize an act of student misbehavior as “the devil dancing within you.” Accordingly, Halloween night was a day off only to be followed by All Saints Day the next morning with both a High Mass and the Gregorian choir. “All the night life and parties Temptation and deceit The order of the day Well, it’s a Bloody Mary morning” Unlike the lyrics of singer-songwriter, Willie Nelson, this Halloween tale begins in Dallas at the conclusion of a morning court hearing. Upon the suggestion of my client, we elected to proceed

denim with a white work shirt. A gold pocket watch and chain was suspended from his bibs. His initial appearance and demeanor reminded me of the singer, Tom T. Hall and the opening lyrics of his famous song, “Watermelon Wine:”

Photos by Stan Burch

C.C. said he had seen everything along Old Katy Trail. to the small coffee shop at the corner of Murray Street and Main Street in Deep Ellum. As we stopped at the corner, I noticed a vintage street sign that read “Katy Trail 1.4 miles.” I commented upon the sign to my client, and we casually discussed its relevance to the present Katy Trail. At the coffee shop, we both ordered cups of Costa Rican coffee. However, my cup was a short pour, and the server asked if I wanted a different blend or if he fill it with a similar coffee

that he identified as “Kenya Thangathi.” I said, “Sure, I’ll take the Kenyan Top-Off.” We then proceeded to the sidewalk outside the coffee shop where we relaxed at one of the wrought iron coffee tables. After a few minutes of conversation, we noticed an elderly gentlemen sitting at an adjacent table who was intently listening to our discussion about the vintage Katy Trail street sign on the nearby corner. Politely, he asked if he could join us and then identified himself as “C.C.” C.C. was dressed in

“How old do you think I am he said I said, well I didn’t know He said, I turned sixty five about eleven months ago. I was sitting in Miami pouring blended whiskey down.” In our case, we were in Dallas drinking blended coffee, or at least I was! Next he said: “What do you Fellows really know about the 'Old Katy Trail?'” A summary of our mutual reply was that “The Katy Trail” was essentially a park located on an abandoned rail line of the MKT railroad. It contained bars, restaurants, bikers, hikers and an ice house. C.C.’s reply was not favorable! We could tell by his raised eyebrows! C.C. said: “Fellows, I come to town once a month to buy wood chips from the gin over there for the livestock pens of my farm. We live on the high slope of White Rock Creek, and I used to work for the Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad Company (M-K-T or Katy),

for many years before I retired.” It was now obvious that we were in the midst of the phenomenon known as a “chance encounter.” We proceeded to inquire further with one simple question: “Where is your farm on White Rock Creek?” With confidence and a firm demeanor, he said: “It is on my private cove overlooking White Rock Creek with an unobstructed view from the high slope on which my family home has been built. Further, you may see my fields from the stone horse stables near the Community Cemetery.” As an afterthought, he said: “Ask anyone about C.C. and my private cove on White Rock Creek. They all know me as a Katy railroad man and all will give you directions! Please come on Halloween night when there is a full moon. If the moon is bright, the Lady in White with her billowing gown will dance at 9 p.m. on the waters of the cove and scream in delight to the rising moon!” As we continued to listen in silence, C.C. described working on trains from Kansas through Indian territory and into the Texas valley. C.C. especially described “wheat from Kansas and Oklahoma” with Texas oil or “black-tea” from train-load lots along the Katy tracks. He

described escorting luxury passengers on the Katy trains named the “Texas Special,” “The Bluebonnet” and “The Katy Flyer.” Over the next hour, C.C. proceeded to take us on a meandering tour of adages, episodes and hyperbole involving the “Old Katy Trail.” As we maintained our silence, he described to us more of his following railroad adventures: 1. He had traveled over and through the Indian territory of Oklahoma during the great depression of the 1930s and saw the Dust Bowl with its migration to California. 2. He described in detail the “crash at crunch” in 1886, when the Katy Railroad staged a publicity train wreck near Waco in McLennan County, Texas. We listened intently as he described two trains, the old No. 999, painted in bright green, and the no. 1001, painted a brilliant red that crashed headon at over 50 mph. The result of the thunderous, grinding crash was an explosion of steam, smoke and flying steel. The “crash” caused multiple deaths and severe injuries to a crowd of 40,000 that had paid an admission fee of $2 to attend. At this point, we had consumed both of our cups of coffee and excused ourselves to return to the coffee bar

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Local writer has SMU sports history covered By David Mullen

company that he ran for 32 years representing what he said were "the who's who of Dallas.” Park Cities resiHis continued dent Gene Wilson relationship with has been involved in SMU and passion sports for decades. for sports has led After getting him to his 11th book, degrees from East 100 Mustang Stars Texas State and doing from Old Boston graduate work at SMU, Publishers. The book Wilson served in the chronicles SMU athArmy before becomletes in all sports and ing a sports writer at of all eras. While the Dallas Morning the legendary playNews, covering high ers from SMU footschool for five and ball like NFL Hall one-half years. of Famers Raymond The experience Berry, Doak Walker, led him to “walk Forrest Gregg and across the street,” as Eric Dickerson and Wilson said, from the heroes Don Meredith DMN offices to WFAA Photo courtesy of Gene Wilson and Lance McIlhenny Ch. 8 to pitch his first are featured, Wilson Wilson has written 100 Mustang Stars. “novel” idea. Not a spins yarns about book which would Robert Folsom who later become his focus, Wilson helped creplayed with three Heisman Trophy winners ate a weekly high school football program and Gary Hammond named all-conference that was the first of its kind in North Texas. at three different positions. WFAA would select "the game of the week," But the book goes well beyond football. show highlights from the game and bring Wilson profiles coaches, trainers, university in the winning coach and his choice of two leaders and athletes in the less high-profile players for an interview. The program ran sports like swimming, track and field, socon late Saturday mornings. A version of the cer and gymnastics. program still appears on the station. After putting together such an extenLater, Wilson would join Fairchild sive and exhaustive book on SMU athletes, Publications' Dallas office, where he wrote “we only missed a couple,” Wilson said with stories about business people, fashion and a smile. He will be celebrating one year of a few sports features and profiles. His love marriage to realtor Sherri Baer Wilson on of sports remained strong, and he created Sunday. The Wilson Company, a public relations, 100 Mustang Stars is available at local sports representation and sports marketing bookstores and on amazon.com.

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PONY PACKAGE

Mustangs still searching for their first win By Chris Phelps The SMU Mustangs (0-5, 0-1 AAC) hosted American Athletic Conference rival Cincinnati to Ford Stadium last Saturday before an announced crowd of 16,849. The Mustangs have had a murderous schedule full of top 20 opponents and faced the Bearcats team that was coming off of three straight losses. During the week leading up to the game, interim coach Tom Mason spoke of his team needing a win and some confidence: “It’s about getting some confidence. If we could get one win, we could take off and be a pretty good football team.” When former President George W. Bush tossed the coin, and SMU won the toss, it looked as though the Mustang Football team might be in for some good luck during the game. The luck was short lived after the Mustangs kicked off, and Cincinnati methodically marched down the field for the first of many scores on the afternoon. The Mustang offense answered with Cody Rademacher scoring a 29-yard field goal after a touchdown was negated by a holding penalty. That was to be the lone score for the

Mustangs on Saturday. The Mustang offense accounted for only 276 total yards with four costly turnovers. SMU quarterback Garrett Krstich was 17-31 for 172 yards through the air with two interceptions. Backup quarterback Matt Davis saw some game time in the second half after Krstich got banged up. He completed three passes and showed off some of his mobility on a scramble for 40 yards in the fourth quarter. The Bearcats were led on the field by quarterback Gunner Kiel. The 6-foot-4 sophomore threw for 241 yards and one touchdown in basically two and a half quarters of game time. The Bearcats inserted their two backup quarterbacks Munchie Legaux and Jarred Evans to finish off the game. The Bearcats offense ran up 508 total yards in the 41-3 win. The game would be the first visit back to the state of Texas by Bearcat coach Tommy Tuberville. The Cincinnati football coach had stops at Mississippi and Auburn before his tenure in Lubbock. He coached three seasons for the Red Raiders before bolting during

a recruiting dinner for the University of Cincinnati. “We were ready to play and had good practice all week long, guys played well on defense causing four turnovers.” What he told his defense after SMU’s first drive: “We got to tighten up and make them throw the ball over our heads, and that’s when we got the interception.” During the postgame press conference, SMU Coach Tom Mason was asked how to assess the game and took the blame for the loss. “I think it’s on me, I didn’t have the kids ready to play today, we were flat, we went out and made a lot of mistakes.” On the specifics of being flat: “I got to take a good hard look at what I’m doing as the head football coach, and we missed a lot of assignments on defense, and I want to say they had 300 yards plus at halftime. I haven’t done a good job of getting the defense ready to play. I thought the offense played pretty well that first half.” The schedule doesn’t get any easier for the Mustangs as they face the Memphis Tigers (3-3, 1-1 AAC) Saturday, Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. The Tigers are coming off a bye week and defeated this same Cincinnati team 41-14 on Oct. 4.

TRAIL TO GOOD HEALTH

Avoiding a nutrition nightmare on Halloween

By Megan Lyons

deal with the candy overload after Halloween: • Portion it: Allow your kids to eat a few pieces of candy on Halloween night, Did you know that the and then collect the remainders. Keep average kid gets 91 pieces of the bag out of sight. (We are far more Halloween candy each year? likely to crave — and eat — what is That equates to more than 40 visible to us in our kitchens, which is days’ worth of added sugar recwhy I always suggest storing fruits and ommendations! I have no probvegetables on the countertop!) Allow lem with letting your kids enjoy each child to choose a piece on each the holiday, but I encourage weekend night or other interval of your Megan Lyons you to shift the focus towards choosing. the costumes and excitement • Donate it: There are several orof trick-or-treating, rather than making it all ganizations that will collect about the candy. Here are a few tips on how to unwanted Halloween candy. megan@thelyonsshare.org

COYOTE cont'd from page 8 rodents supplemented with berries and other plant material. In urban habitats, coyotes will help themselves to pet food (as well as the pets themselves), garden produce and food wastes. Given coyotes’ intelligence and adaptability, it’s no surprise that conflicts can arise with their human neighbors. Luckily for both parties, a little patience and understanding go a long

way toward preventing these problems. According to information from “911 Wildlife,” coyotes can run as fast as 25-30 mph and can jump as far as 14 feet and use 10 different sounds to communicate, not counting their familiar yapping howl. In shape and size, they are like medium-sized collie dogs, but their tails are round and bushy and are carried straight out below the level of their backs. Coyotes are generally afraid of people and

rarely attack humans. To insure the safety of pets, the best thing any pet owner can do for their cats and small dogs is to keep them indoors. Coyotes are opportunistic eaters and are attracted to places where they can find “easy pickings” of fruit, trash or small animals such as mice and rats, etc. The following precautions should be followed to discourage coyotes from coming into your yard: 1. Don’t leave pet food outdoors for round the clock

Halloweencandybuyback.com is one of these, and dentists will trade money for your children’s candy. • Swap it: Some parents choose to swap out Halloween candy for another treat — maybe a trip to a newly released movie, a family outing to the Texas State Fair, a new outfit for school, or the choice of what the family watches on TV or eats for dinner one night. • Use it as a tool: Kids are often smarter than we give them credit for and like to know why parents say no. Use Halloween candy as a lesson to teach them that too much sugar can cause pet feedings. 2. Pick any fruit from your trees as soon as it ripens and keep rotten fruit off the ground. 3. Keep trash can lids securely fastened and trash cans away from the house. There is no need to be alarmed if you happen to see a coyote out during the day, as they often will venture out in search of food during daylight hours. Because coyotes are opportunistic feeders (meaning they will hunt for food when the

energy slumps, tooth decay, digestive problems, skin breakouts and contribute to long-term diseases like diabetes, heart disease and obesity. The average kid should have about 20 grams of added sugar per day, so compare that to the candy package next time it comes out. Megan Lyons is a Harvard graduate, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Health Coach and running coach at The Lyons’ Share Wellness. To learn how you can improve your own health, contact her at 214- 8031298, or visit her website, thelyonsshare.org/ health-coaching.

opportunity presents itself), they will hunt day or night. Sometimes people are frightened because a coyote exhibits a “brazenness,” which can be frightening. This does not necessarily mean that the animal is sick. Coyotes may acclimate to humans because of food sources being constantly available (i.e. cat food left on porches) or repeated contact with no negative consequences. A bold coyote can be taught to be wary of people from negative conditioning. Any loud, scary

noise, such as banging metal pot lids together, can be effective in scaring off a tooclose coyote. However, do call “911 Wildlife” if an adult coyote seen in the daytime is acting strange or appears sick. In the meantime, make plans to join Lynsey Dasher at Winfrey Point to learn more about how we can all live together peacefully and respect each other’s spaces. And like Ross, remember to only invite opossums for outdoor dining parties.

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The Raven

By: Edgar Allan Poe First published in the New York Evening Mirror on January 29, 1845.

nce upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore – While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. “Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door – Only this, and nothing more.” Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December, And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor. Eagerly I wished the morrow; – vainly I had sought to borrow From my books surcease of sorrow – sorrow for the lost Lenore – For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels named Lenore – Nameless here for evermore. And the silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain Thrilled me – filled me with fantastic terrors never felt before; So that now, to still the beating of my heart, I stood repeating `’Tis some visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door – Some late visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door; This it is, and nothing more.” Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer, ”Sir,” said I, “or Madam, truly your forgiveness I implore; But the fact is I was napping, and so gently you came rapping, And so faintly you came tapping, tapping at my chamber door, That I scarce was sure I heard you” – here I opened wide the door – Darkness there and nothing more. Deep into that darkness peering,

Open here I flung the shutter, when, with many a flirt and flutter, In there stepped a stately raven of the saintly days of yore. Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he; But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door – Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door – Perched, and sat, and nothing more. Then the ebony bird beguiling my sad fancy into smiling, By the grave and stern decorum of the countenance it wore, ”Though thy crest be shorn and shaven, thou,” I said, “art sure no craven. Ghastly grim and ancient raven wandering from the nightly shore – Tell me what thy lordly name is on

ter whom unmerciful Disaster Followed fast and followed faster till his songs one burden bore – Till the dirges of his hope that melancholy burden bore Of ‘Never-nevermore.’ “

the Night’s Plutonian shore!” Quoth the raven, “Nevermore.”

But the raven still beguiling all my sad soul into smiling, Straight I wheeled a cushioned seat in front of bird and bust and door; Then, upon the velvet sinking, I betook myself to linking Fancy unto fancy, thinking what this ominous bird of yore – What this grim, ungainly, ghastly, gaunt, and ominous bird of yore Meant in croaking “Nevermore.”

Much I marvelled this ungainly fowl to hear discourse so plainly, Though its answer little meaning – little relevancy bore; For we cannot help agreeing that no living human being Ever yet was blessed with seeing bird above his chamber door – Bird or beast above the sculptured bust above his chamber door, With such name as ‘Nevermore.’

This I sat engaged in guessing, but no syllable expressing To the fowl whose fiery eyes now burned into my bosom’s core; This and more I sat divining, with my head at ease reclining On the cushion’s velvet lining that the lamp-light gloated o’er, But whose velvet violet lining with the lamp-light gloating o’er She shall press, ah, nevermore!

But the raven, sitting lonely on the placid bust, spoke only That one word, as if his soul in that one word he did outpour. Nothing further then he uttered – not a feather then he fluttered – Till I scarcely more than muttered, “Other friends have flown before – On the morrow he will leave me, as my hopes have flown before.” Then the bird said, “Nevermore.”

Then, methought, the air grew denser, perfumed from an unseen censer Swung by Seraphim whose footfalls tinkled on the tufted floor. “Wretch,” I cried, “thy God hath lent thee – by these angels he has sent thee Respite – respite and nepenthe from thy memories of Lenore! Quaff, oh quaff this kind nepenthe, and forget this lost Lenore!” Quoth the raven, “Nevermore.”

Startled at the stillness broken by reply so aptly spoken, “Doubtless,” said I, “what it utters is its only stock and store, Caught from some unhappy mas-

GHOSTS cont'd from page 9 for a refill. This time I had to have a double Kenya. When we returned to the coffee table, C.C. was gone! A quick search of the corner revealed our guest had departed without a fond farewell! After a few days and some basic research, I thought more about C.C. and was determined to return to the coffee house and either see him again or speak to the wait staff about him. When I did, I was shocked to discover the following: 1. None of the coffee house staff remembered C.C. from any recent or past visits; 2. The only mill in the vicinity is the Continental Gin, which is 125 years old. It had been in operation as a cotton gin since 1888 but closed its operation as a cotton gin many, many years ago. 3. The vintage street sign designating the “Katy Trail 1.4 Miles” was no longer standing on the corner of Murray Street and Main Street. “Lighten up while you still can Don’t even try to understand Just find a place to make your stand And take it easy.” After another week of consternation, we decided to follow the advice of “The Eagles” to reconcile our thoughts and attempt to find the home of C.C. on White Rock Creek. My client assisted with an old map of the area, and we discovered that the cove near White Rock Creek is now under the waters of White Rock Lake. We further determined a possible site for the “unobstructed view” referenced by C.C. Most importantly, there appeared to be an old rock stable with adjacent pasture land. We drove to the map site

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long I stood there wondering, fearing, Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before; But the silence was unbroken, and the darkness gave no token, And the only word there spoken was the whispered word, “Lenore!” This I whispered, and an echo murmured back the word, “Lenore!” Merely this and nothing more. Back into the chamber turning, all my soul within me burning, Soon again I heard a tapping somewhat louder than before. ”Surely,” said I, “surely that is something at my window lattice; Let me see then, what thereat is, and this mystery explore – Let my heart be still a moment and this mystery explore; – ’Tis the wind and nothing more!”

in anticipation of finding an old farm house. There was no structure, but there was an old cemetery enclosed within a locked, wrought iron fence. The sign above the entrance gate read “Cox Cemetery.” We did not enter the cemetery but by viewing thru the fence we could see and read the inscriptions on many tombstones resting on the graves of pioneer settlers from the late 1800s. Two graves viewed thru the fence were marked “Wife of C.C.” and “Daughter of C.C.” At that moment, we concluded that our research was complete, and we took our leave from the premises. “Woo Hoo, witchy woman See how high she flies Woo Hoo, witchy woman

She got the moon in her eyes.” Although “The Eagles” lyrics above may be correct, I do not believe in ghosts or “trouble on the way from a bad moon a ‘rising’ as may be credited to Creedence Clearwater Revival. After all, next Friday is Halloween night and there is no full moon! Only a safe quarter moon! Perhaps next year, I’ll be back at “White Rock Creek” before 9 p.m. to see if the Lady in White dances to a rising full moon. I wouldn’t dare be late, and I shall be imbibing from a double Kenya! Pumpkins up! Stan Burch is Managing Attorney for Burch Law Firm in Dallas.

Cox Cemetery was found but no C.C.

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“Prophet!” said I, “thing of evil! – prophet still, if bird or devil! – Whether tempter sent, or whether

tempest tossed thee here ashore, Desolate yet all undaunted, on this desert land enchanted – On this home by horror haunted – tell me truly, I implore – Is there – is there balm in Gilead? – tell me – tell me, I implore!” Quoth the raven, “Nevermore.” “Prophet!” said I, “thing of evil! prophet still, if bird or devil! By that Heaven that bends above us – by that God we both adore – Tell this soul with sorrow laden if, within the distant Aidenn, It shall clasp a sainted maiden whom the angels name Lenore – Clasp a rare and radiant maiden, whom the angels name Lenore?” Quoth the raven, “Nevermore.” “Be that word our sign of parting, bird or fiend!’ I shrieked, upstarting “Get thee back into the tempest and the Night’s Plutonian shore! Leave no black plume as a token of that lie thy soul hath spoken! Leave my loneliness unbroken! – quit the bust above my door! Take thy beak from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door!” Quoth the raven, “Nevermore.” And the raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door; And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon’s that is dreaming, And the lamp-light o’er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the πfloor Shall be lifted - nevermore!

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Scene Around Town By Society Editor Sally Blanton DIFFA Patron’s Toast

30th Anniversary Party

Grants to North Texas AIDS Service Organizations Roche Bobois Showroom

Dr. Raymond King, Eugenio Reyes, Allison Johnson, Justin Bundick

Benefit for Food & Hospitality Institute/El Centro Parigi’s on Oak Lawn

Jim Luttrell, Jaime Toussaint, David Rogers, Steve Wier

Paul Fierro, Shane Pennington

Owner Janice Provost, Stephan Pyles, Andree Falls

Patron Party

Flora Awards honoring Suzy and Tom Rhodes Home of Joan and Steve Smith

Burton and Lesley Rhodes, Molly and Thomas Rhodes

Book Signing

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Cucina Neighborhood Italian

Author Donna Arp Weitzman, Lucy Raley, Stephanie Curtis, Michelle Williams

Tom Rhodes, Ellen Moore, Dave Perry Miller

2014 Partner’s Card

Seller Soiree for The Family Place Pinto Ranch

Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton, Lisa Bhattacharya, Andrea Cheek

Joan Smith, Tom and Suzy Rhodes

Coley and Jennifer Clark

Young Women’s Preparatory Network Celebration for new name change East Dallas Headquarters

Gloria Campos, Evelyn Miller, Laura Estrada, Sally Posey, Gina Betts, CEO Lynn McBee

Young Women’s Leadership Principals Berta Fogerson, Vivian Taylor-Samudio, Cheryl Horton, Mia Hall, Delisa O’Dell, Jeanne Goka

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LUCAS STREET ANTIQUES AND ART GALLERY

Dallas’ newest antiques and art gallery Stop by and browse over 60 booths of Mid-Century Modern, Urban Contemporary, Industrial, Primitive, Shabby Chic furniture and a great selection of original art, photographs and sculpture. Check out the wonderful selection of rugs, lamps and a large number of African and American large game head mounts. Located at the end of Market Center Blvd. at Harry Hines, directly behind the Holiday Inn Hotel. www.LucasStreetAntiques.com 2023 Lucas Dr. Dallas, TX 75219 214-559-9806 Mon-Fri: 10-6 Saturday 11-5 Sunday 12-5

RALPH AUSTIN JEWELERS We cordially invite you to come and see our remodeled store. We provide jewelry and watch repair as well as do custom designs for that someone special. We also replace batteries, restring beads and do written appraisals upon request. We buy your old gold. We look forward to seeing you and hope you enjoy our new remodeled store. Ralph Austin Jewelers Hours: M - F 9 AM - 5 PM, Sat. 9 AM - 12 PM 1905 Skillman St. Dallas, TX 75206 ralphaustinjewelers@yahoo.com 214-827-3371

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Cool Stuff for Cool People Vintage Antiques & Collectibles Whether you are looking for kitschy Knick Knacks or that perfect Mid-Century piece of furniture, you will find it all at our store. In the heart of the Design District, we offer everything from vintage clothing to collectible toys. Industrial, eclectic, funky or modern, our 80+ dealers will have what you are looking for. *D Magazine’s Readers Choice Award 2014: Vintage Furniture and Clothing* Open 7 days a week M-Sat. 10-6 Sun Noon-6 1010 N. Riverfront Dallas, TX 75207 • 214-749-1929 (Visit Lula B’s East at 2639 Main St in Deep Ellum) • 214-824-2185

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MOVIE TRAILER

Blood, sweat and fears make 'Whiplash' a winning deal

By Chic DiCiccio @Chiccywood

Some actors are lucky enough to only work in a short number of movies before their perfect role shows up. Then, there are some that seem to work for decades before that part comes along that showcases them in a way that truly shows their greatness. “Whiplash” is a movie that features both of those instances. The odds will also be quite good that Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons should get their speeches ready as they are both potential Oscar winners for their mind-blowing performances in this truly terrifying movie about jazz musicians. “Whiplash” is shockingly brutal, tense and scarier than any horror movie schlock that gets dumped into theaters in hopes of turning a profit. There is blood. There is sweat. But the scariest thing about “Whiplash” is that it all happens at a school of music where everything is so cutthroat, that the actions of those involved barely fall

end of “Whiplash,” one may wonder if Fletcher’s relentlessly cruel motivation actually helps Andrew achieve greatness. Andrew puts his pursuit of legendary status above all things, including a potential relationship with a girl he meets at a movie concession counter (Melissa Benoist), and his lack of humanity for even himself allows him to tolerate Fletcher’s mindPhotos courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics games and even use it to his advantage. Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons make a great acting duet in "Whiplash." With his very first feature film, direcshort of felonies. with perspiration, is definitely information about his famtor and screenwriter Damien Teller is Andrew Neiman, on a fast track to Buddy Rich ily and his school teacher Chazelle has created a seema freshman at the fictional insanity. father (Paul Reiser), seemingly perfect movie. The Schaffer School of Music Through sheer hapingly caring about his new script has taken a boring and in Manhattan. His sparse penstance, Andrew gets drummer. He then uses what non-thrilling setting and apartment is adorned with an impromptu tryout for he’s gleaned from the naïve pictures of Charlie Parker the school’s top jazz band kid then proceeds rips him to turned it into a psychological thriller of the highest order. and his idol, jazz drummer when the infamous conducshreds after failing to stay on The tension grows and grows, Buddy Rich, whose drumtor Terence Fletcher (J.K. his tempo. complete with a fairly shockming prowess was only outSimmons) walks into a The insults that easily ing plot twist that should shone by his obsessive lunacy. practice room late at night. flow from Fletcher’s mouth illicit gasps from every audiAndrew, who plays until his Dressed in black pants and a are the stuff of soccer mom ence that sees it. clothes are soaked through skin tight black T-shirt under nightmares. Every single The editing, sound and a black jacket, Fletcher looms homophobic slur is used music are pitch perfect, perover Andrew, giving vague with glee as Fletcher bashes haps even making toes tap direction, essentially deciding everyone, regardless of their from the biggest haters of if Andrew even deserves to be sexuality. He mocks weight, jazz. “Whiplash” may turn in the same room as him. clothes, anything and everymany people into jazz fans, From that point on, thing in an effort to “bring even while seeing the dark, “Whiplash” becomes an inthe best” out of his band. tense battle of wills between Fletcher is truly a monster be- disturbing behind the scenes an arrogant student obsessed hind a sheet music easel, with backstabbing and mental sparring. with perfection and a psycho- his bicep exploding from his Teller is in virtually every pathic professor who stops at tight shirt every time he raisnothing to get the best from es a fist to stop the band from his musicians. further insulting his quest for Fletcher buddies up with perfection. Andrew, gathering personal Oddly enough, by the

It’s scary to think ‘Trick ‘r Treat’ will be at the Magnolia The 2007 cult film "Trick ‘r Treat" will be shown on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Magnolia Theatre at 3699 McKinney Ave. in the West Village in Uptown as part of the “Big Movie” series. Show times are 7:30 and 10:00 p.m. The anthology horror film in four parts was written and directed by Michael Dougherty. The film stars Dylan Baker, Brian Cox, Anna Paquin and Sam, a mysterious pint-sized trickor-treater wearing shabby orange pajamas and a burlap sack over his head. Despite very limited theatrical release, the film was a critical success and has generated a cult following amongst those that enjoy the horror genre. The upcoming films

SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE

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in the Tuesday night “Big Movie” program will be “Harold and Maude,” “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?” “Grand Prix,” “The Sound of Music,” “Die Hard,” “La Cage Aux Folles” and “Miracle on 34th Street.” For more information, log on to landmarktheatres.com or call 214520-0394. — Ken Freehill

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single scene of “Whiplash” and not only does he actually do all the drumming, which is so physically demanding that you have to see it to believe it, he manages to be charming even when shutting out the outside world. Teller deserves any accolades he is surely to receive for this career-making performance. Moviegoers may be used to seeing Simmons as the sweet father figure or as a slightly goofy, quirky character. Simmons erases any preconceived notions about his acting range and scorches the screen as the most frightening character you’ll see in a movie this year. Even without his chiseled physique, he’s terrifying. The biggest compliment one can give to Simmons is that even when he is not on screen, his presence is always felt. He’s the creature lurking around the corner, in your thoughts, just creating anxiety even when not seen. “Whiplash” will most certainly be one of the films on the Oscar list for Best Picture. There’s a good chance that Chazelle will be for directing as well, but most certainly for Best Original Screenplay. But if you are a gambler, put your money on Teller and Simmons. This is an acting clinic from Teller, who may only get better, and Simmons, who has finally gotten the role that his fantastic career so richly deserved.

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