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Eyeful of Eiffel in West Village Chef/owner Andrea Meyer and a team of 10 have completed a gingerbread Eiffel Tower, now on display at the Parisian-inspired Bisous Bisous Patisserie. The 42” replica took more than a month to construct with some elaborate pieces taking more than four hours to carve. The team used woodworking templates for scale and hand-cut each piece before baking. With a nod to the intricate storefront displays throughout “The City of Love,” the Eiffel Tower, complete with lighting, will be on display into the new year. Bisous Bisous Patisserie is Photo courtesy of Bisous Bisous Patisserie located at 3700 McKinney Ave., 42" gingerbread Eiffel Tower. Suite 150. — Amity Thomas
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Morath brought in for TEA A Dallas schools trustee will lead the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday, Dec. 14 appointed Mike Morath to oversee the state's 1,200 school districts and charter schools. Morath replaces commissioner Michael Williams, who in October cited family reasons and said he would leave at year's end. Williams led TEA since Photo courtesy of KERA News 2012. Dallas ISD said the Mike Morath. school board will determine a date for a special election to fill Morath's seat. Morath's term on the Dallas school board expires in 2017. — KERA News
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FARMERS MARKET
Ribbon cutting signifies new beginning
By Christelle Dupont
Dallas Antique Company, San Miguel Exporta and Abundantly Aromatic. The Market at the Dallas Formerly Shed 2, The Farmers Market, located at Market has been fully reno920 S. Harwood St., had a vated with a new interior desoft opening on Friday, Dec. sign using natural elements 11 but is ready to make a big like wood and colors inspired impact now and in January. by nature, with multiple inThe Market is open seven door seating areas and new days a week with regular patio seating. Extensive outoperating hours from 10 a.m. door beautification efforts – 6 p.m. Some merchants are currently underway with will open earlier or stay open streetscaping to include benchlater. (The Market will be es, planted trees and flowers. closed on Dec. 25.) Also part of the revitalThe 26,000-square-foot ization of the Dallas Farmers Photo by Ashley Tobar Market is North Texas’ largMarket is the construction of The Market at the Dallas Farmers Market. est food hall. Typically a Harvest Lofts, a four-story, European concept, this food La Ventana, Stocks & Bondy, Nammi/ 244-unit apartment develophall is an indoor market showcasing Coolhaus and Palmieri Café. ment with 17,500 square feet of new ground nearly two dozen local food vendors, arThe Market also offers an “incubator” floor retail and restaurant space and pubtisans and top Dallas chefs. The Market space, which gives small or new concepts lic parking for 300 cars. Additional plans will be anchored by four restaurants the opportunity to launch and grow their include space for three futsal fields (similar and an Italian coffee shop. It includes business in an established environment. to soccer fields but smaller) and workout Rex’s Seafood at The Market, Taqueria Non-food merchants include Bullzerk, stations to encourage health and fitness. christelle@mediapr.com
THEATER
DTC’s 'A Christmas Carol' presents originality
By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com
The votes are in. There is no role too big or too outrageous for the remarkable Hassan El-Amin to grace. Today he is Ebenezer Scrooge in Dallas Theater Center’s (DTC) production of “A Christmas Carol,” running through Dec. 26 at DTC’s Wyly Theater at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. From “Driving Miss Daisy” to “Les Misérables,” “The Mountaintop” to “Stagger Lee,” “The Odd Couple” to “The Wiz,” the Brierley Resident Acting Company member El-Amin in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge is a dynamite choice since he is, once again, nothing short of brilliant. More of the fine actor’s credits are as diverse as “Fences,” “King Lear” and “Death of a Salesman.” A handful of the theaters in which he’s performed are the Kennedy Center, African American Repertory Theater
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Brandon Murphy, Sasha Davis, Brandon Potter and Hassan see CAROL on page 10 El-Amin give standout performances in “A Christmas Carol.”
A CHRISTMAS TALE
Frank Sinatra and a Texas country memory
By Stan Burch
the home of my Aunt Doris who disliked “small dogs and children,” much like W. C. Fields. She had strange rules that were strictly enforced: 1. No running in the house 2. No bicycles in the hallway 3. Dogs remain outside 4. Shoes and hands subject to inspection at all times This one Christmas season every child under 25 years of age rebelled and announced: “We can’t take it anymore! We need relief from Aunt Doris or a heart attack!”
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Kitchen LTO, a Trinity Groves incubator restaurant, is now accepting chef and artist applications for its sixth-round “permanent pop-up” restaurant. Applications must be received by Dec. 31 in order to be considered for the sixth round restaurant. Kitchen LTO is an innovative restaurant that changes periodically as a new chef rotates in and introduces a new menu concept. Simultaneously, a new artist complements the cuisine with his/her work within the space. To download an application, visit kitchenlto.com. — Lindsey Miller In This Issue Of K aty Tr ail Weekly Along the Green Trail........................................................ 4 Classifieds......................................................................... 15 Community Calendar ....................................................... 6 Dotty Griffith .................................................................. 12 Fitness .............................................................................. 5 Hammer and Nails ............................................................ 8 History on the Trail......................................................... 11 Life on the Trail.................................................................. 4 Mull It Over ....................................................................... 5 Notes from the Editor ....................................................... 4 Restaurant Directory ...................................................... 15 Scene Around Town......................................................... 10 Trail to Good Health ......................................................... 7 Travel ............................................................................ 15 William"Bubba" Flint........................................................ 4 Find us at facebook.com/KTWeekly
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Well, it’s the Christmas holiday season, and I have just read the front section of our daily newspaper. Then I made the mistake of watching a national evening news channel on a local television station. There were not many stories, events or personalities contributing to my preferred holiday state of mind. If possible, Christmas should be a time of fun memories, family, good cheer, giving and the celebration of the birth of Christ. What I read and viewed today, however, was depressing to me and to many mature individuals who are both realistic and observant with the ways of our society and the world. The themes that I observed today were totally centered on the following: terrorists, mass murders, and cut-throat politics and race relations. Here is a fun memory of a favorite Christmas day in the 1950s that I spent with
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Ranch house north of San Antonio owned by grandfather Eugene. family, friends and in celebration of the birth of Christ. “If you’re not John Wayne or God then please wipe off your feet” — Aunt Doris
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“Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul, he was made of snow but the children know how he came to life one day” — Jimmy Durante Well, it wasn’t “Frosty,” but my grandfather Eugene who rode to our rescue and saved “the children” from another Christmas day at the “disciplinary ward,” known as the home of Aunt Doris. My grandfather owned a small ranch just north of San see TEXAS on page 13
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or the past 12 years, the men from Bryan Fant’s Sunday School class at Park Cities Baptist Church have spent the second Saturday of December in West Dallas helping to decorate for the Brother Bill’s Helping Hand annual Children’s Christmas Celebration. The crew wraps presents, blows up soccer balls, puts together bikes, decorates the tree, hangs garland and wreaths—whatever needs to get done before the main event.
For over 60 years, Brother Bill’s Helping Hand (BBHH) has thrown an annual Christmas Eve celebration for over 1,000 children and their parents. Nearly 300 volunteers—including the men from Bryan Fant’s Sunday School class—spend Christmas Eve handing out gifts and celebrating with the neighborhood. When Suzanne Griffin became Executive Director, she realized she needed ‘A Few Good Men’ to help her make the Christmas Celebration happen. So she turned to Bryan Fant, who was then chairman of the board at BBHH. He gathered his Sunday School class, and the rest, as they say, is history. “I always threaten to tell their wives how good they really are at decorating for Christmas!” laughs Griffin. Before the men began serving, their wives volunteered at Brother Bill’s: teaching ESL, playing with kids, helping wherever they could. And soon enough the husbands
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The men of Bill Fant’s Sunday School class serve 1,000 children and their parents at the Brother Bill’s Helping Hand annual Christmas Celebration.
“Everyone loves being at Brother Bill’s,” says Bill Sims, Treasurer of the BBHH board, partner at Salmon Sims Thomas accounting firm, and member of Bryan Fant’s Sunday School class. “The impact they are having on the community is huge. BBHH is meeting all of their needs— from medical to spiritual to occupational. They don’t just hand out clothes and food and say that’s that. They care about the community and the whole person.”
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Give yourself the gift of well-being By Dr. Beth Leermakers
emotional and physical release for pent-up feelings. A hearty laugh can relax your muscles for up to 45 minutes. Now that you’ve Dance or sports les(hopefully) bought holisons. Look for discounts day gifts for all those on Zumba, yoga, boxing, nice folks on your list, it’s kickboxing or martial time to reward yourself arts classes, or sign up with a little (or not-sofor tennis or golf leslittle) treat. Here are a sons. Any type of physifew fun gifts that reduce cal activity — aerobics, stress and boost levels of Dr. Beth Leermakers strength training or yoga serotonin, the feel-good neurotransmitter: ... it’s time to reward — reduces stress by decreasing cortisol, producBooks. Treat youryourself with a little ing endorphins (natural self to a real book or a (or not-so-little) treat. painkillers), improving new and improved book sleep and mood, and reader. A recent study providing a sense of control. Aim for at found that reading was more effecleast 30 minutes of moderate-intensity tive than other stress relievers like activity (the equivalent of walking a listening to music, drinking a cup of mile in 15-20 minutes), five days per tea or even walking. Reading reduces week or 25 minutes of vigorous-intenheart rate and relieves tension in just sity activity three times per week. six minutes. The topic doesn't matter. Vacation. Book a getaway, even if Any engrossing book helps you escape it’s just for a few days. Sometimes you from the worries and stresses of your need to leave home to really unwind daily life. Reading also engages your and leave the pressures of work and imagination, stimulates your creativdaily life behind. When I’m at home, I ity and takes you into an altered state feel guilty if I’m not doing household of consciousness. Curling up with a chores. I don’t actually do the housebook at bedtime can be a terrific way hold chores, but I feel guilty. Spend to unwind. time outdoors. The more sunlight you Music. Sign up for music lessons, buy a fancy speaker for your MP3 player receive each day, the higher your levels of serotonin. or treat yourself to symphony tickets. Coffee. Go ahead and indulge. Music lifts your mood and reduces Although it doesn’t boost serotonin stress. Listening to slow, quiet classical levels, drinking coffee has other music slows the heart rate, lowers blood health benefits. A recent study from pressure, reduces stress hormones and the Harvard Public School of Health increases serotonin. If heavy metal is found that people who drink coffee more of your style, go for it. daily, up to four or five cups per day, Massage. Cleverly called a “tenare less likely to die from heart disease, sion intervention” by Groupon, masneurological disease, type 2 diabetes sage and other spa services are a or suicide than non-coffee drinkers. wonderful way to relax and recharge. Buy yourself a gift certificate or, better Relaxing with your book or newspaper while you sip a cup of coffee can be a yet, a spa membership so you’ll actugreat way to start your day. ally go for that massage, not just talk I hope you’ll add yourself to your about it. It’s impossible to feel stressed when your body is deeply relaxed. For gift list this year. Happy holidays! the ultimate luxury, have the massage Dr. Beth Leermakers is a clinical therapist come to your house. Theatre tickets. Choose a comedy psychologist who specializes in stress management and well-being seminars, to reap the health benefits of laughter. retreats and coaching. Contact her at Laughter reduces stress by decreas214-923-3766. Her monthly e-newsletter ing cortisol (stress hormone), relievcan be found at bethleermakersphd.com. ing muscle tension and providing an
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Needing ‘Peace on Earth’ more than ever By David Mullen
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issues, cabinet and closet cleaning, and generally things that I put have put off all year. When I went to the pharmacy to pick up a topical spray for a non-life threatening situation, it finally happened. I experienced the bane of the American pharmaceutical industry. The price of the
Wishing that all of the parents reading this can avoid those three little words that crop up at this time of year: “Some assembly required” … I have seen more “Star Wars” lawn decorations and inflatable Homer Simpsons this year than nativity scenes … I got an email from the American Airlines David Mullen Center that said tickets spray was $548. It is the first for Adele go on sale Thursday, time in my life that I experienced Dec. 17 for her first tour in five what people encounter daily. How years. The dates are Nov. 1 and 2, is that possible? My dermatologist 2016. Wait, what? Eleven months had given me a free sample and a away? … R Taco is now open in the $0 co-pay card, which turned out old Snookie’s spot on Oak Lawn to be a rebate that would still only Avenue …To dispel my own bias cover up to $350 if I waited for a against road-hogging bullies that check. I usually experience sticker take up two parking spaces and shock at CVS pharmacy when I run stop signs comes good news. buy anything else there, but not to I have mentioned before in this this extent. Bernie Sanders, king of column the Addison-based onthe social medicine debate, where demand delivery service PICKUP, were you when I needed you? ... which is like an Uber or Lyft but With the holidays come special features pickups and SUVs primar- drinks like the Shamrock Shake at ily driven by first responders or McDonalds on St. Patrick’s Day, retired military. This week, Perot anything red, white and blue for Jain, LP, Wetzer Capital and some the Fourth of July and eggnog at key Dallas-based investors have Christmastime. Retailer Betabrand made strategic investments in the in San Francisco has quite a sense company. I always thought that it of humor. They are offering a $35 was a brilliant business model … cup of eggnog. Not just any eggAt the end of the year, my physical nog, but the world’s most expensive calendar becomes like an inverted eggnog, billed as “an artisanal métriangle. I come roaring out of the nage à trois of cutting-edge science, gate like American Pharoah at the bold culinary technique and Old beginning of the year, and by late World nogging tradition” claiming December, my energy has trickled this concoction is made of platypus down to nothing. I am zapped. It is eggs and royal nutmeg molecules. usually the time when I get caught Pay just $35 per cup or pay nothup on things like health and dental ing with any Betabrand purchase.
Now that is a holiday promotion … Looking forward to watching my favorite Christmas movie “Meet John Doe” with Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck over the break … Only in America would the hottest Christmas gift of the season — the hoverboard — be banned by retailers because of safety issues. The motorized, two-wheel halfskateboard/halfscooters apparently catch on fire. Talk about a hot foot? The major airlines have already banned them. So now comes flying in the other must-have gift this year: the drone. Starting Dec. 21, all new drones must be registered with the Federal Aviation Association and existing drones must be registered by Feb. 19 for $5. What will the money go toward? Registration won’t stop numbskulls from flying into airspace any more than registering handguns keep them from being used against helpless people. And certainly, can the hoverboard drone be far behind? … Poor Hall of Fame baseball player Rickey Henderson. My fellow Oakland native was born on Dec. 25. I always felt sorry for the kids that had birthdays on Christmas. Happy 57th Birthday and Merry Christmas to baseball’s all-time base stealer ... I am off to decide if I need a $548 topical spray or $35 cup of eggnog for Christmas. Let’s all hope for those other three little words that are part of the holiday season but have escaped us: “Peace on Earth.” We need it now more than ever. Season’s greetings to all, and see you in 2016 if not at the Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas Bowl on Dec. 26.
Only in America would the hottest Christmas gift of the season — the hoverboard — be banned by retailers because of safety issues.
ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL
Picking up where we left off
By Naima Montacer @naimajeannette
Fifty weeks. Fifty articles. Roughly 32,000 words right here Along the Green Trail — all about the environment with a connection to Dallas. From the outside many don’t see the environmental strides our big Texas city has taken, but in the past year we are moving forward to a more sustainable future around the world and Naima Montacer right here. This year started out with a questioning of the construction zone trash dump as the Horseshoe project really got under way. The immense rain came in the spring and floods forced construction to a halt as water washed away sediment and trash downstream. Months later we discovered just where this trash ends up — at a newly opened park in South Dallas, Goat Island Preserve. The uncovering of thousands of tires in this park along the Trinity River was a story told first in this column in the Katy Trail Weekly, which ended up on the local NBC news. We highlighted the work of the Texas Trees Foundation, who assessed the Dallas urban forest and estimated our city has 14.7 million trees within the city limits valued at $9 billion. Our trees increase property values, clean the air, capture runoff, provide us with health benefits and are a fantastic daily reminder of the importance of our environment. The beauty of the trees encourage us to get outside and hopefully some of you stepped out to #FindYourPark and join the National Park Services initiative to get people outside during their centennial year celebration. If I had to choose one for the year in the Dallas area, I’m choosing Harry Moss Park — a forested gem close to the city. Speaking of parks, the Trinity River green space was a robust conversation this year. The community argued about a toll road and the Trinity Trust Foundation forged forward highlighting an imaginative design that explores every outdoor idea from disc golf to pop up plazas just steps from downtown. see PICKING on page 12 OUR MISSION
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CRIME WATCH
Dec. 10 – 8:47 a.m. 2600 Block, Douglas Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Residence: An unknown suspect broke into the complainant's apartment complex’s coin machine and stole property. Dec. 10 – 10:04 p.m. 1000 Block, N. Fitzhugh Ave. (75204) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole a UPS package from the complainant’s front porch. Dec. 11 – 8:00 a.m. 370 Block, Glencoe St. (75206) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s vehicle window and stole prescription medication. Dec. 12 – 2:17 p.m. 10000 Block, Denton Dr. (75220) Aggravated Assault: An unknown suspect intentionally ran over the complainant with a vehicle, causing injuries. Dec. 12 – 11:33 a.m. 3400 Block, Webb Chapel Ext. (75220)
Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The suspects forced the complainant’s into an apartment, assaulted them and stole their money. Dec. 13 – 4:22 a.m. 2700 Block, Hood St. (75219) Aggravated Assault: An unknown suspect shoved the complainant into a wall, causing injuries to the complainant’s shoulder. Dec. 13 – 11:33 p.m. 3100 Block, Park Ln. (75220) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The unknown suspects hit the complainant with a pistol, threatening him and demanding property. Dec. 13 – 11:47 p.m. 3100 Block, Chapel Creek Dr. (75220) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The suspects pointed a gun at the complainants and demanded property. Dec. 14 – 5:42 a.m. 3300 Block, Northwest Hwy. (75220) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: An unknown suspect displayed a gun and stole the complainant’s property.
Dec. 14 – 9:10 a.m. 3300 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Business: An unknown suspect unlocked the building and stole property. Dec. 14 – 9:32 a.m. 4700 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75219) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s vehicle and stole property. Dec. 14 – 10:36 a.m. 1900 Block, Greenville Ave. (75206) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: The suspects entered the business, displayed weapons and stole property. Dec. 14 – 9:15 a.m. 2800 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Burglary of a Business: The suspect used an unknown prying tool to open the rear door to the office building. Dec. 15 – 12:28 a.m. 4900 Block, Ross Ave. (75206) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect threw a rock through the complainant’s glass door causing damage.
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MULL IT OVER
Remembering sports personalities lost By David Mullen
FITNESS
Five ways to keep New Year’s resolutions By Turner Cavender
you stay on your fitness goals and become strong and confident in a way you always knew you Do you struggle were? Let’s go over “The with New Year’s resoluPlan.” tions every year? Don’t Be realistic. This worry you’re not alone. might be the most imA lot of people who make resolutions for the portant rule we’ll go over today. New Year Remember often don’t all of those end up keeppeople I ing them for mentioned various reathat stop sons, whethworking er they’re towards too hard to whatever maintain, Turner Cavender goal after they get just a month distracted, or or two? The reason that they just stop caring. they fall off the wagon is Here are five ways because they make goals to make and maintain that are actually too big. your fitness New Year’s That may seem resolutions in 2016. The new year is seen strange to say, but it’s the truth. When you make as a way to start fresh, a a huge goal for yourway to forget about all of self like “I will work out the bad things that may for one hour six days have happened in the a week” you’re setting last year and leave them behind. Many people use yourself up for failure. this restart button to give This sounds harsh, but the truth is that if you themselves goals. They aren’t already in the fitsay “I will buy a house,” ness circle in some way, or “I will lose 30 pounds whether through perby July of next year.” sonal training or boot The truth is, most camps, you can’t just people who make these jump in 0 to 60. You resolutions never seem need to ease yourself to actually keep them. in to the fitness circuit. They end up working at We purposefully make it for a month or two, our boot camps 30 minand then suddenly the utes long because that’s slump happens and all truly all you need, and motivation is lost. Now as long as you attend a you’re suddenly down few times a week, then to one workout a week, you’ll reach your fitness or your healthy diet has goal in no time. But you turned into a thing of have to ease yourself in, the past. and eventually, you may It’s a sad truth, how even surpass your origimany resolutions are nal goal. abandoned before the It’s like someone year is even half over. So said to me at my first Fit how do we prevent this Body Boot Camp sesfrom happening? How sion: “You can’t start at do we make sure that Turner@dallasfbbc.com
david@katytrailweekly.com As is tradition at this time of year, Mull It Over remembers those national and local sports personalities that passed away in 2015. Allie Sherman, 91. As head coach, led the New York Giants to three-time NFL Championship games in his first three seasons. Stuart Scott, 49. Provided ESPN with a different look on NBA and SportsCenter broadcasts. Gave the self-proclaimed “worldwide leader in sports” a much needed minority voice. “Boo-yah” was his signature call. Jethro Pugh, 70. As defensive tackle, he was a key part of the Dallas Cowboys “Doomsday Defense” that won two Super Bowls. Roy Tarpley, 50. Targeted as the future of the franchise as power forward/center, he battled with demons and never lived up to his potential with the Dallas Mavericks. Ernie Banks, 50. The greatest baseball player from Dallas, “Mr. Cub” played his entire career with the Chicago and despite a Hall of Fame career, never played in a post season game. Charlie Sifford, 92. Broke the color barrier in professional golf. He was the first African American golfer elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame. Billy Casper, 83. Playing in the shadow of Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Lee Trevino, he won 51 PGA events while staying out of the limelight and embracing a family lifestyle. Dean Smith, 83. Left an indelible mark on the history of college basketball, racking up 879 NCAA wins with class, humility and a powder blue North Carolina sport coat. Ed Sabol, 98. Changed the way the world watches NFL football. Started NFL Films and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame just before his death. Jerry Tarkanian, 84. A popular coach most noted for leading the UNLV “Runnin’ Rebels,” the “Shark” was a polarizing figure on the sidelines known for sucking on a folded-over white towel. Minnie Minoso, 92. Went down in the history of baseball as one of the all-time greatest pinch hitters, he played in five decades and his number was retired by the Chicago White Sox. Al Rosen, 91. After serving a four year stint in the U.S. Navy during WWII, he played for the Cleveland Indians and won the 1953 AL MVP. Chuck Bednarik, 89. Known as professional football’s hardest hitter and the last two-way (linebacker and center) player in the NFL, he played his entire Hall of Fame career with the Philadelphia Eagles. Lon Simmons, 91. Hall of Fame broadcaster for the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers and
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Oakland A’s, he may best be known for his “running the wrong way” call of Jim Marshall. Eddie LeBaron, 85. Former Cowboys quarterback; he was an NFL Rookie of the Year and was awarded the Purple Heart as a Marine during the Korean conflict. Bob St. Clair, 84. The Pro Football Hall of Famer played his entire high school (Polytechnic), college (USF) and pro football (49ers) careers in San Francisco. He later became a local politician. Calvin Peete, 71. A breakout golfer who won 12 PGA events, which was the most by an African American player until Tiger Woods. Garo Yepremian, 70. Placekicker on the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins, he created the famous Super Bowl VII highlight as he tried to pass downfield against the Washington Redskins. The ball went backwards. Marques Haynes, 89. Longtime star of the Harlem Globetrotters, he was considered one of the greatest dribblers in basketball history. Doris Hart, 89. One of the great women’s tennis players, she won Wimbledon three times and every Grand Slam tournament at least once. John David Crow, 79. The Texas A&M halfback won the 1957 Heisman Trophy and played 10 seasons in the NFL. Darryl Hamilton, 50. Former Texas Rangers outfielder, he died in an apparent murder/suicide. Ken Stabler, 69. Left-handed quarterback from Alabama who led the Oakland Raiders to their first Super Bowl win in 1977, “The Snake” was the NFL MVP in 1974. see MULL on page 7
100 percent, you need to start at 50 percent and work your way up and otherwise you’ll burn out.” Make a plan. So, now you’ve got your very realistic fitness goal, it’s time to make a plan. When you make yourself a set plan that helps you towards your resolution you set yourself up for success. Set small goals. If your big goal is “I want to lose 50 pounds” then you need to know how you’ll get there. Make yourself a smaller goal like “I will attend three boot camp sessions a week.” If you start small, you can work up to the bigger things you’re aiming for and even surpass them in the future. Now you’re going to make a schedule. Truthfully, when you don’t make a schedule for yourself, you’re more likely to not do anything. Especially with the colder weather coming our way, it’s good to have something solid to work on. If that means setting a phone reminder at noon to say it’s time for squats, then do it! But you need to make a plan in order to keep your eye on the prize. Get outside support. Friends and family can be great motivators for keeping resolutions. When you keep your goals to yourself, you have less risk involved because you’re the only one holding you accountable. The minute you have another person involved they can see NEW on page 10
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2301 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-3600
Meyerson Symphony Center – Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents Christmas Pops. From sing-along carols to sacred choruses, this concert is a must-see event for the perfect holiday season. Lawrence Loh conducts; Ava Pine, soprano; Dallas Symphony Chorus: Joshua Habermann, director. 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 18 – 26
2400 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202
Wyly Theatre – Dallas Theatre Center presents “A Christmas Carol.” Scrooge returns to the Wyly Theatre, where the audience will be surrounded by magical ghosts flying above, scary ghosts bursting out of the floor and snow falling on everyone, bringing this timeless story to vivid new life. Appropriate for families. Recommended for ages 8 and above. “A Christmas Carol” will be performed in one act with no intermission. The approximate run time is 90 minutes. Show times vary. $42.50-$99.
Dec. 23
8687 N. Central Expressway #1514 Dallas, 75225 214-671-1381
Bookmarks Public Library – “The Holidays Are Here with Alphie the Elf.” The story begins with Elmer, the boy who is “gettin' nuttin'” for Christmas. In this show, holiday magic will also be revealed by toys coming to life, a picture of Santa that begins to speak and a funny Christmas stocking that produces interesting surprises. 10:30 a.m. FREE!
Dec. 26
1515 Young St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-1671
Jonsson Central Library – Join us at the Children's floor for an afternoon of Winter Wonderland Fun. Kids will have the opportunity to involve in a variety of fun activities and games. 2 p.m. FREE!
Dec. 27
1409 South Lamar St. Basement #012 Dallas, 75215 214-565-0383
Opening Bell Coffee – ECM presents Caleb Sean Live. A musical palette cultured in rhythm, jazz, blues and soul, his music explores an experimental undertaking that only few have mastered. 7 p.m.
Dec. 29
2403 Flora St. Dallas, 75313 214-880-0202
Winspear Opera House – KERA presents “Downton Abbey: Season 6 on Masterpiece Sneak Preview.” The sixth and final season of the international hit series returns to KERA on Jan. 3. Preview screening of the first episode. Costumes are encouraged. RSVP online. FREE!
Dec. 31
2301 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-3600
Meyerson Symphony Center – Dallas Symphony Orchestra. The annual concert of your favorite Strauss waltzes and Viennese-inspired revelry. Ring in the New Year in the opulence of the Meyerson and enjoy a free champagne toast at intermission. Karina Canellakis conducts. 7:30 p.m.
Fri 12/18
Ossie Davis, b. 1917 Steven Spielberg, b. 1947 Brad Pitt, b. 1963 Katie Holmes, b. 1978 Christina Aguilera, b. 1980 1796 – 1st Sunday newspaper published: The “Monitor” of Baltimore, MD.
Sat 12/19
Edith Piaf, b. 1915 Cicely Tyson, b. 1933 Phil Ochs, b. 1940 Alyssa Milano, b. 1972 Jake Gyllenhall, b. 1980 1843 – Dickens 1st published “A Christmas Carol.”
Sun 12/20
“Bullet” Bob Hayes, b. 1942 Jenny Agutter, b. 1952 Sandra Cisneros, b. 1954 Nate Newton, b. 1961 Brittany Murphy, b. 2009 1803 – U.S. Senate ratified Louisiana Purchase from France for $15 million.
Mon 12/21
First day of Winter Jane Fonda, b. 1937 Samuel L. Jackson, b. 1948 Florence Griffith Joyner, b. 1959 Kiefer Sutherland, b. 1966 1913 – 1st crossword puzzle published, in the New York World.
Tue 12/22
Giacomo Puccini, b. 1858 Lady Bird Johnson, b. 1912 Barbara Billingsley, b. 1922 Diane Sawyer, b. 1945 Ralph Fiennes, b. 1962 1882 – Thomas Edison makes 1st string of Christmas lights.
Wed 12/23
Joseph Smith, b. 1805 Harry Shearer, b. 1943 Susan Lucci, b. 1948 Eddie Vedder, b. 1964 1823 – “A Visit From St. Nicholas” by Clement Moore 1st published in Troy, NY Sentinel
Thu 12/24
Christmas Eve Howard Hughes, b. 1905 Ava Gardner, b. 1922 Ricky Martin, b. 1971 Ryan Seacrest, b. 1974 1818 – Franz Gruber composed music for “Silent Night,” lyrics by Josef Mohr.
Fri 12/25
Merry Christmas Humphrey Bogart, b. 1899 Jimmy Buffett, b. 1946 Barbara Mandrell, b. 1948 Sissy Spacek, b. 1949 1896 – “Stars and Stripes Forever” composed by John Philip Sousa
Sat 12/26
Kwanzaa begins Charles Babbage, b. 1792 Richard Widmark, b. 1914 Steve Allen, b. 1921 David Sedaris, b. 1956 1865 – James H. Mason patented the coffee percolator.
Sun 12/27
Louis Pasteur, b. 1822 Marlene Dietrich, b. 1901 Tracy Nelson, b. 1944 Heather O’Rourke, b. 1975 Emilie de Ravin, b. 1981 1932 – Radio City Music hall opened in NY City.
Mon 12/28
Stan Lee, b. 1922 Maggie Smith, b. 1934 Denzel Washington, b. 1954 Linus Torvalds, b. 1969 1975 – Staubach to Pearson – Cowboys beat Vikings 17-14 on “Hail Mary Pass” with 24 seconds left.
Donors and volunteers
Tue 12/29
Pablo Casals, b. 1876 Mary Tyler Moore, b. 1938 Ted Danson, b. 1947 Ashleigh Banfield, b. 1967 Jude Law, b. 1972 1845 – Texas admitted to the Union as the 28th state
Wed 12/30
Bo Diddley, b. 1928 Paul Stookey, b. 1937 Tracey Ullman, b. 1959 LeBron James, b. 1984 1853 – U. S. made ”Gadsden Purchase” from Mexico – 45,000 sq. miles for $10 million.
Thu 12/31
New Year’s Eve Odetta, b. 1930 John Denver, b. 1943 Donna Summer, b. 1948 Bebe Neuwirth, b. 1958 1907 – 1st time a lighted ball drops in Times Square to celebrate the new year.
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TRINITY RIVER MISSION
Disadvantaged youth in west Dallas are being taught essential life skills by dedicated volunteers
By Sally Blanton
sallyblanton455@gmail.com Each week, Katy Trail Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.
QW hat is your mission or highest purpose?
3. Homework Help Assist children in kindergarten through fifth grade with homework and other academic exercises to enhance academic achievement. Check for completeness, correctness and neatness.
A T rinity River Mission (TRM) is a volunteer- Q T ell us the name of a volunteer who albased community learning center that ways goes beyond the call of duty? promotes literacy, encourages academic sucA D aniel Simon, Jr. not only served our cess and develops effective life skills among disadvantaged youth in west Dallas, in the belief that education connects us to life’s possibilities. Founded in the early 1960s by Donna Graham, TRM began as an outreach ministry and today serves a predominately Hispanic clientele through intergenerational programs that encourage high school graduation and college enrollment.
Q How many clients are served each year?
A T RM serves 565 children and youth in our educational programs, along with 70 families in our Family Connection program.
QW hat are your critical needs now, besides money donations? We are always in need of tutors, mentors and volunteers.
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QW hat sort of volunteer jobs are available?
A 1. Tutor Power Hour – Tutor
A one-to-one effective literacy-tutoring hour for children in grades 3-12, focused on reading and writing with two children for one hour each per week. Objectives are to teach and re-teach concepts and strategies for improved reading skills, to introduce quality literature: have children read to, read with and to read by themselves and to expand opportunities for children to enjoy and love reading and writing. 2. Believe and Achieve – Mentor To support, motivate and encourage students in grades 6-12 to graduate from high school, create and maintain communication with a student at least twice per month and to promote youth leadership and belief in one’s self.
nation in the U.S. military, but he is now serving as a mentor to three ninth grade students at TRM. While mentors are only required to meet with their mentees twice a month (for one hour each time), Daniel meets with his ninth graders every week for two to three hours each session.
QW hat do you think is the most important thing you do for the community? The 75212 zip code where TRM is located has been coined the “cradle-to-prison pipeline.” Seventy-two percent of the children in west Dallas live in poverty. In 2013, only 1 percent of west Dallas seniors were considered “college ready,” and 81 percent of economically disadvantaged fourth graders are not on track to be college ready. Our programs reinforce the message that education and staying in school are the best methods for success. An average of 95 percent of TRM students pass to the next grade level, 98 percent of TRM student’s graduate high school, and 80 percent of TRM students enroll in college!
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Q S uppose your nonprofit received a
$20,000 check in the mail today … where would it immediately be put to good use? It would go to support our academic programs. With more than 550 K-12 kids to help, and 28 high school seniors this year who will each receive a $4,000 scholarship upon graduation, every single dollar will go a long way to ensure our kids get only the best of the best programming from TRM.
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Dolores Sosa Green, chief executive officer, answered this week’s questions.
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Consider present a gift By Megan Lyons
to buy holiday gifts for everyone on your list, remember what a gift it is to be able to buy those gifts and to have so many peoBe honest: In the past ple in your life to celebrate. several weeks have you found If you’re worried about the yourself adopting the “justbig work project that will get-through-it” mentality? take place in January, know You know what I mean, “I’ll that things have a funny way just get through this week of of working out if you trust holiday craziness, and then in the process and enjoy the I’ll actually enjoy my life,” or moment. “this month is going to be so How can you help yourstressful with all of the holiself be more present? I highly day parties/gift giving/travrecommend keeping a gratieling … I can’t wait until it’s tude journal -- just write Megan Lyons down one to five things each all over,” or even “there’s no use starting to eat healthily day for which you are grateor exercise now … I’ll just wait until Jan. 1 ful. It’s amazing how consciously expressand restart then.” ing your gratitude can change your entire It’s easy to get so bogged down in the perspective. Or try to “catch yourself” busyness of the season that we end up when you’re wishing away the moment, wishing it away and not enjoying the wonand try to find something in the moment derful moments with family and friends. If to appreciate. Just the act of realizing your we only aspire to get by and don’t actually thoughts can help you break the pattern! focus on enjoying the moment, we miss so Of course, this applies to nutrition, many of the wonderful things life has to too. If something is worth doing at all, offer! Author Steve Goodier said it more it’s worth doing now. So if you find youreloquently: “Wherever you are, be there. If self pushing off your health goals until you can be fully present now, you’ll know January, live in the present. Realize that what it means to live.” Eckhart Tolle said, now is as good a time as any to get start“Realize deeply that the present moment is ed, and make a commitment to yourself all you ever have.” to take action! Even when it seems difficult, I chalMegan Lyons is a Certified Holistic lenge you to be present throughout this Health Coach, and Running Coach at The holiday season. Every moment doesn’t have Lyons’ Share Wellness. To learn how you to be perfect, but you can enjoy each one a can improve your own health, contact her lot more if you allow yourself to be present at 214-803-1298, or visit her website, thelyin it. If you’re stressed about remembering onsshare.org/health-coaching. megan@thelyonsshare.org
DOWN 1. Metal fastener 2. — donna 3. German imports 4. High-school kids 5. Lightning flash 6. GI mail drop 7. Electronics giant
By Stella Wilder
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) Your ability to ease tensions and not take things quite as seriously as others do will surely serve you well. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You'll want to give the powers that be some indication of what you're up to before you get the wheels turning at high speed. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You may have to split your focus between two projects that are equally important to you in the long run. (March 6-March 20) – Others are judging you not so much on what you do, but on how you do it — and how you react to changing circumstances. ARIES (March 21-April 4) You and a partner may have to put your heads together to solve a logistical puzzle before your workweek really gets underway. (April 5-April 19) – If at first you don't succeed, you'll want to vary your approach in order to come up with a new and more workable plan. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You may be asking questions that no one is able to answer — at least not without investigating all circumstances further. (May 6-May 20) – You may want to invite others to view your work before finalizing
anything. You can bet there will be alterations to make. GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You can feel much more at home as the week closes if you approach a new situation with confidence and arrange things to your liking. (June 7-June 20) – You may have to come up with a new approach as you engineer a project that has never been attempted before — at least not on your watch. CANCER (June 21-July 7) You will want to consider taking a different route to reach a familiar destination. Creativity can help you avoid danger. (July 8-July 22) – What appears to be something you cannot influence proves to be nothing of the kind. You can have your way! LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) Others are likely to come to you for just the kind of assistance and guidance that you can give — and that you enjoy giving, too! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You may be compelled to do something you would normally avoid doing, but the long-term gains are likely to be considerable. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) Good humor and a positive outlook go a long way. You may
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Louise Suggs, 91. Founded the LPGA and credited with 61 wins and 11 major wins while battling inequality. Frank Gifford, 84. USC graduate who played his Hall of Fame career with the New York Giants, he was best known as the voice of ABC’s “Monday Night Football” for 27 years. Darryl Dawkins, 58. A first round pick of the Philadelphia 76ers, he was nicknamed “Chocolate Thunder” for his powerful dunks. Al Arbour, 82. Second alltime in coaching wins in NHL history, he led the New York Islanders to four consecutive Stanley Cup championships. Moses Malone, 60. Undrafted out of high school, he became a star in the American Basketball Association and NBA. Won the 1983 NBA Finals MVP with the champion 76ers. Yogi Berra, 90. An 18-time AllStar, 10-time World Champion and three-time AL MVP, he goes down as one of baseball’s most colorful characters famous for his humorous quotes. Flip Saunders, 60. Minnesota native was a well-loved NBA coach primarily with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dolph Schayes, 87. The power forward and center was a 12-time NBA All-Star and one of the NBA’s first great players. Guy Lewis, 93. Played at the University of Houston and coached them to 592 wins and 27 consecutive winning seasons including the legendary “Phi Slama Jama” in the mid-80s.
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You're waiting on someone in authority to give you a little more consideration before unveiling the next step of a project. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You'll want to let someone else get the lay of the land before expecting him or her to perform at 100 percent.
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TRAIL TO GOOD HEALTH
The coming week will see many individuals looking forward to "big things" — but when those will come to pass is anyone's guess. There doesn't seem to be any immediate indication that things are heating up or that circumstances are beginning to favor the events that are so eagerly anticipated. Still, it's a good week to prepare for what is coming, be it near or far; there's no time like the present to hone skills, take stock of resources and assemble a team. Indeed, this week can make a big difference to all manner of future endeavors if the time is used well and the opportunity for self-assessment is not allowed to slip away. Everyone can benefit from that kind of reflection and work. Some may find it difficult to make their schedules work out seamlessly as they try to do many things and meet many deadlines — while at the same time tending to personal issues that are not likely to wait. Be warned against letting tension and stress take control!
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By Candy Evans
Candace@CandysDirt.com You’ll have to read CandysDirt.com for more on Walnut Place, Tom Hicks’s amazing 25-acre estate on Walnut Hill Lane and Hollow Way Road in the heart of Preston Hollow. We are working on that story even as we type and wouldn’t that be a fab way to end the best real estate year in Dallas history? Give yourself another holiday treat, and check out the new 22-story Stoneleigh Residences, which are filling up very quickly over off Maple Avenue at Wolf Street. I not only toured one of the units the incredible (and CandysDirt-approved!) Sharif & Munir folks are finishing out over there — a sleek contemporary — but I also attended a party at a friend’s house who now lives there and could not be happier. First, who all is buying there? As we have told you, Don and Linda Jo Carter shed their Park Cities home in July of 2013 and snapped up a penthouse at The Stoneleigh. (They also bought a place at the Ritz.) So did Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle, plastic surgeon Natan Yaker, and a sprinkling of physicians and professionals. Of 75 units on the Dallas County Appraisal District records, only 42 are left to sell, and five are pending. The sales office tells me six homeowners bought additional spaces to enlarge their original shell. Some are combining units, so there may ultimately be fewer to sell. This is not the building for junior sized homes. According to Donna Smith, sales director, 4,000 seems to be the magic number for square feet. Pricing starts at about $800,000.
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The new 22-story Stoneleigh Residences off of Maple Avenue at Wolf Street.
Candace Evans Give yourself another holiday treat, and check out the new 22-story Stoneleigh Residences ... Actually, the party we attended took place in The Stoneleigh’s party room, a veritable 4,500 square foot ballroom (they call it banquet room, I call it a ballroom) on the third floor that is available to all guests for large events and parties, without a fee, I might add. HOA’s are running 0.53 per square foot and include the use of more than 15,000 square feet of common spaces, including the lobby, a bar, the aforementioned ballroom with an extensive catering kitchen attached, decked out bar with owner’s lounge, a quiet room, a 3,500 square foot exercise center with spa, lockers and steam and dry sauna room, a private pool that is heated year-round, three conference rooms, a gas grill and fireplace and strolling lawn, including an area for pets. Just writing that was exhausting. Think I need someone to walk the pets — no problem. They have such a person on staff. Speaking of staff, Will Terry, formerly of The Mansion Residences, is back in Dallas as General
Manager at the Stoneleigh Residences. And the theater — there is a 26-seat theater with leather chairs complete with drink holders built in, and the seats in the first row recline completely. The side panels and ceiling of the theater are illuminated onyx. You can reserve it for your family or slip in and see a movie if you like what’s on the schedule. Really, I think the Stoneleigh offers the largest, most comprehensive owner’s spaces I have seen thus far in the local condo market. I have to say that the decor finish of the building’s interiors by Dallas Design Group should really take home a truckful of prizes. We may have waited a long time for it, but the Stoneleigh is elegant, sophisticated, timely and dazzling. I truly felt as if I was in a New York City building on Park Avenue with touches of Hollywood glam. In fact, being a huge fan of The Imperial House Behind the Pink Wall, I see some similarities in quality of materials, elegance and construction that will make the Stoneleigh timeless. The feel is contemporary, but warm, sparkling but not glittery. The use of blacks and golds, Greek key design, padded and studded doors, brass elevator doors with a slight deco atmosphere, leather seats and the highest quality marbles and onyx combine to create a very rich feel that must make it feel wonderful to come home. Our friends, for example, are retired and say that walking in the Stoneleigh door
every day is like a reward for their years of hard work. Inside their home, they have plenty of space for art, a large gourmet kitchen and living areas. The ballroom, as I call it (there are even tables and crystal chairs available to entertain 100, so no more Ducky Bob’s!), handles all the largescale entertaining, though they certainly entertain on a smaller scale in their home. I mean, you could host a small wedding on that floor. The architects even conceived a back entrance for guests to get up the elevator, to the ballroom, and out, moving towards the valet parking attendant more quickly AND keeping away from other homeowners who might be enjoying the quiet room. As for the homeowner’s elevators, they land directly into the units. As I may have told you in previous stories, the Stoneleigh is selling a bit differently than other local condos: you buy a shell (starting at about $800,000) and you finish it out to your exact specifications and desires based on three floor plans. But the plans are only guidelines, and can be modified and changed to the owner’ preferences. “The plans can be modified to the extent of plumbing restrictions,” Sales Director Kay Zafar said. “HVAC is not restricted.” Only two home builders are working in the building: Sharif & Munir and Crescent Estates/TriArc, Mehrdad Moayedi’s luxury construction divisions. (TriArc is his
newest luxury condominium developer, and offices conveniently across the street.) Thus no two Stoneleigh Residences homes will ever be the same or even mirror images of each other. All homes have two balconies, and there are four units per floor. Sharif & Munir is finishing out 3,400 square feet on the 21st floor, unit 21B, that is literally a cutting edge design. The finish out is quite contemporary with Fry Reglet baseboards. These are cleanlined baseboards — maybe I snapped a pic. They are making extensive use of built-in, floor-to-ceiling cabinets, pocket doors, Zoom beds, all sorts of space-saving and storage tricks to make 3,400 square feet feel like 6,400. Let me take you in the door. Prepare to be dazzled each time you walk in. There are two entrances — one on Wolf Street, the other on the east side of the building that flows to the valet and Stoneleigh hotel. Walking into the lobby is more like walking into a Four Seasons than a condo residence, and you are greeted by a wall of onyx mosaics and a shimmering drop chandelier. Three elevators whisk you up directly to your unit. The second floor is the resident’s lounge area, complete with a lounge, the huge bar of Michelangelo marble with wine storage, the theater and 3,500-square-foot exercise studio and spa. The third floor is party central for homeowners, with the professional catering kitchen decked out in stainless appliances on gleaming black and white
tiles, white leather padded and studded swing doors. There is the ballroom with serving bar, with a living room/ lounge area preceding it. This is where party guests can wander off and mingle. There is even a freight elevator to this floor to make it easier on caterers and bands. Outside, the grounds give you enough turf to get your green fix, and the new infinity pool is for residents’ use only, not the hotel. I have always thought the Stoneleigh was in a great location because it is in an actual neighborhood, a natural neighborhood, where you can walk to at least a dozen restaurants on Maple, while a block away Fairmount Street has fun antique stores. To me, Maple Avenue would be as close to Chestnut Street living (Chicago) as I could get in Dallas. Or Sutton Place in New York City. Fancy schmancy, that it is. But living at the Residences at the Stoneleigh doesn’t mean you have to dress in couture to go down and retrieve the mail. That’s the beauty of this neighborhood: pop on jeans and a tee shirt and head across the street to the Stoneleigh P for a burger and fries. Or, if you prefer, dial the Stoneleigh P and have that burger sent up to the Stoneleigh R. You’ve made it this far. You definitely deserve to put your feet up and relax in the best of style. 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.
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Home improvement resolutions By Stephan Sardone
your pre-1994, water-guzzling toilet with a low-flow toilets. Remodel. Pick a room in the house that you’ve been wanting to upAs we approach the New date. It could be the kitchen Year, we all make the same resothat you’ve been embarrassed lutions — get healthy, get orgaabout for years. Even new cabinized and become smarter about nets, tile and lighting can do money. wonders. But what about taking better The great outdoors. For care of one of the biggest investmany families the backyard is ments you’ve ever made — your becoming their favorite “room” house? With a little planning, you of the house. Whether your can make your home more attracdream backyard is designed for tive and increase its value by the entertaining a crowd or just reend of the year. laxing with a good book, landClear away the clutter. Stephan Sardone scaping and remodeling can You can help your larger pieces make a huge difference. stand out by getting rid of some Whatever your home imof the “stuff ” you may have acWith a little planning, provement resolution is, the secumulated. It is hard to focus on you can make your cret to keeping your promise to anything when a room is full of home more attractive your home and your family is knick-knacks. to get started. And remember, Resolve to weatherize. It’s and increase its value wise investments in sprucing winter and unless your home is by the end of the year. up your nest can often mean energy efficient, you’ll still feel the a more comfortable nest egg cold seep through unprotected when it’s time to sell. gaps. Walk around the inside of Stephan Sardone is owner your home, feeling for any areas of Sardone Construction and has been helping where insulation may be lacking. people improve their life by remodeling their Conserve water. You can save a substanhome around their life. tial amount of money each year by replacing Stephan@sardoneconstruction.com
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Groban’s ‘Stages’ concert
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There is still hope for die-hard fans to see Josh Groban’s “Stages” concert in Dallas Tuesday, Dec. 22 at the Music Hall at Fair Park. VIP packages are available at two levels. The “Love Only Knows” VIP experience, which includes one seat in the first 15 rows, an invitation to an exclusive VIP pre-show party with food and a cash bar, along with a number of other goodies, goes for $299. If you want to step that up, the “Now or Never” meet-and-greet experience includes that one seat, but in the first five rows; the VIP pre-show party; a meet-and-greet photo opportunity with Josh Groban; and more surprises. Huge fans will happily pay $599 for this luxury. Both VIP packages include a copy of Groban’s new album, “Stages,” which was released in April. The gifted singer will perform an evening of tunes from the Great White Way. Whether any of those favorite artists with whom he recorded duets show up at the Music Hall to join him as they have in other cities remains to be seen. Once again, Groban is on the annual Grammy score card with a nomination for “Best traditional pop vocal album” for “Stages.” We’ll see how he fares when the 58th Grammy Awards are presented Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. on CBS. The story of how the baby-faced Groban’s career was launched is the stuff of which aspiring, youthful talents’ dreams are made. The 34-year-old Joshua Winslow Groban was born in Los Angeles, where he graduated from the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts in 1999. (Groupies, that birthdate is Feb. 27, 1981.) He had a musical family. One of his grandmothers could play piano by the age of three, and she attended Juilliard. His businessman father was an accomplished pianist. As he was growing up, Groban’s parents encouraged him to listen to a variety of musical styles. He followed that guidance seriously and took in everything from opera to pop, which would reflect in his own musical choices later in life. Groban has said that he was drawn to musicians “who decided not to settle into one particular musical style.”
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By seventh grade, Groban began singing and later enrolled in the Interlochen Arts Program to concentrate on his voice. Fate rang out like the chimes on Notre Dame when the young man’s vocal coach was friends with a guy — David Foster. The successful producer, writer and arranger, who is known for discovering fresh talent like Whitney Houston and many others, began working with Groban in 1998. Among his first gigs was singing at the inauguration of California Governor Gray Davis. Then he sang at the Grammy Awards. Foster landed Groban a recording contract with Warner Bros. through his own 143 label. The gifted singer dropped out of college at Carnegie Mellon after a few months to do what he wanted to do: pursue a recording career. Apparently he made a good choice. His first solo album came out in 2001 and went on to sell nearly four million copies. Remember, Groban only graduated from high school in 1999, three years earlier. After releasing albums “Closer” and “Awake,” he became one of the most popular singers on the planet. The nice, half-Jewish boy is a multiplatinum-selling recording artist and songwriter whose fans have scooped up more than 25 million albums. The product of Generation X’s record-breaking accomplishments go on and on. see GROBAN on page 12
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Scene Around Town
By Sally Blanton
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Chi Omega Christmas
First Call Shopping Wrap Up Fair Park
Co-Chairs Allison Cox, Amanda Escobedo, Amy McAleavey, Alex Bjornnes
National Philanthropy Day
Newspaper Staff Christmas Lunch
Annual Awards Luncheon Hyatt Regency
White Rock Lake Weekly, Katy Trail Weekly Campisi’s on Mockingbird
Co-founder Nancy Black, cartoonist Bubba Flint, Bronwen Roberts
Columnist Candy Evans, Amy Moore with Luke and Emily Moore
Honorary Chair Nancy Dedman, Awardee Nancy Halbreich, Chair Sarah Elliot
Thank You Party for Tenants Crescent Real Estate The Crescent
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Joseph Pitchford, Jamie Taylor
Shane Bagget, John Zogg, Carmella Henson
Carole Murray, Awardee Scott Murray, Carol Seay
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Alumnae President Sue Bailey, Dan Bailey
CEO Mary Brinegar, C-chair Dixey Arterburn, President Renee Querbes Farren, Co-chair Ginger Sager
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CAROL cont'd from page 1 and Portland Center Stage. Now, another success story is the everenjoyable Liz Mikel, with too many, wonderful local credits to name vs space available, as Mrs. Fezziwig and Mrs. Dilber. Mikel shows repeatedly her ability to transform herself into a wide range of characters. “It’s so unusual to see Liz un-glamorous,” one patron observed. In her period, cotton dresses and earthy, easy-on-themakeup look, she’s fun to watch, and it's great to hear those golden chords. Mikel commands every stage on which she steps. In this fresh adaptation by Kevin Moriarty of the Charles Dickens classic, which is directed by Christie Vela (the first woman director of this DTC adaptation), the miser has an opportunity to interact with and observe all of those in the old man’s magical journey of hope and redemption. Instead of the miserly money lender, he is a miserly factory owner, giving audiences a chance to see him relate to his employees. According to Alex Organ, who plays Jacob Marley and young Marley, “Scrooge gets to know the whole Cratchit family. He’s dealing with employees, so he’s more likely to bump up against what he’s doing to these people. Moriarty made us see him relate to real people.” This Scrooge gets to be introspective about his past and those who feared him. Vela added, “The story of ‘A Christmas Carol’ has two big lessons: that everyone deserves their dignity NEW cont'd from page 5 become a great supporter of everything you’re working for. Do this: share your resolutions with family members or friends. Maybe ask them to check in on you, or even join you as a way of helping you stay motivated. You may even discover that someone in your life has similar goals as you! This can be a huge help as the two of you keep each other accountable throughout the year. And, of course, Dallas Fit Body Boot Camp trainers are always there to help keep people on track. Whether that means calling you to find out why you’ve skipped the last few sessions, or helping set up a carpool so you’re less likely to skip a session, they want to help you succeed. If you feel as though you have no
Kent Weimer, Jocelyn White, Debra Burns and that everyone deserves a chance to get the important things right. We’re going to joyously and fearlessly tell this story and relay the importance of those messages to the audience.” Between Jennifer Caprio’s costume design, Jeff Croiter's lighting design, the Broken Chord Sound Designers and Composers, and Jeremy Allen Dumont’s choreography, the effects succeed in being creepy, spooky and sometimes really scary at the Wyly. Athena, a 13-year-old middle school student from Prosper found some parts upsetting. That said, this may not be the best choice for younger children. Athena did enjoy Dorcas Leung as the adorable, high-flying, squealing sprite, the Ghost of Christmas Present. She helps Scrooge see himself through the eyes of his faithful employee Bob Cratchit (Cameron Cobb), and the angry Mrs. Crachit (Traci Elaine Lee) as she performs challenging aerial acts over everyone's heads in an amazing, eye catching Jennifer Caprio costume. Members of the youth ensemble played the Crachit children and the factory children. Ava Hignite was delightful and innocent as Tiny Tim; Esau Mahir Price and Ross Adkins alternately played Young Scrooge. There were no audible “bah humbugs” to be heard exiting this “A Christmas Carol,” which continues at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre through Dec. 26. For tickets and information, visit dallastheatercenter.org or call 214-880-0202.
support in your personal life, the Fit Body Family is here to be that for you. Reward yourself. It is so important to celebrate the small victories. When you reach one of those small goals you set for yourself, a reward is definitely in order. Sure, the end reward of a great body that you feel good in is a fantastic one to look forward to, but you don’t want to lose your motivation from lack of incentive in the middle. Maybe buy yourself a new dress to celebrate losing those five pounds. Or let yourself have a spa day when you’ve consistently worked out four days a week for a month straight. Whatever it is, set yourself a reward to work towards each step of the way that makes this entire process less of a chore, which keeps you motivated until the end.
Part of our own nutrition plan is that we allow for one cheat day a week. That’s how much we believe in treating yourself once an a while when you’ve been doing a good job. Constant work and no play makes anyone a dull and unhappy person. Don’t lose sight. Now that you’ve got all of these tools, it’s time to go build yourself the future you want. Be realistic, take small steps, and keep your eye on the prize. Soon you’ll be strong and confident in everything you do, and everyone will see the person that you always were. Turner Cavender, CPT is owner of Dallas Fit Body Boot Camp and world renown online personal trainer at Cavendercoaching.com. “Remember J.A.M.O.D.I., Just a matter of doing it.”
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HISTORY ON THE TRAIL
Local center key plant during WWII By Wayne Swearingen In November, after writing the story of the T-6 Trainer, I promised to complete the “Big Story” about the history of the huge North American (NA) plant west of Dallas and adjacent to Grand Prairie. The WWII plant has been re-named Dallas Global Industrial Center. In December 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt made his famous “Arsenal of Democracy” Photo courtesy of Cushman & Wakefield and Dallas Global Industrial Center. speech, but a much lesser Eastern view of the Dallas Global Industrial Center. known address to congress Corporation (DPC) and as30 percent of the famous in May 1940, where he chalsumed control of plant conP-51 Mustangs were built lenged America with his struction with NA. here. The last major expan“50,000 planes” speech. sion was for 966 of War was raging the great four engine in Europe, and B-24 Liberators. Not America was comThe initial buildings one single strike ocmitted to helping during the Mother England. consisted of 900,000 curred war. Remember, this America relocated square feet of space was the “Greatest its Pacific Fleet Generation.” to Pearl Harbor, completed in just As WWII ended thinking that four months ... in 1945, instead of would hold Japan’s Dallas returning aggression at bay. Wayne Swearingen again to unemployThe U.S. was ment depression, the still suffering from The initial buildings 120,000 people trained by unemployment and the Great consisted of 900,000 square North American established Depression. Operating at full feet of space completed in numerous small manufaccapacity, we were producing just four months, advertisturing businesses across the only 2,500 planes a year for ing “From plain to planes DFW area. Some still thrive the coming war. NA could in 120 days.” Construction today. There are few books not fulfill its contracts at the crews overcame 100 days of or documentaries about this Inglewood, Calif. plant, so North Texas rain, completamazing story, but the major top management came to ing the largest air conditioned battles that led to the evenDallas and cut a deal with city building in the world. With tual Allied Victory on WWII leaders. NA would replace no windows, all lighting was were won on a factory floor in Consolidated next to little artificial, allowing round-theNorth Texas. Hensley Field, amass 152.5 clock manufacturing with I want to thank the staff acres, lengthen runways and high security from air attack. of the Commemorative Air build a gigantic plant to manThe factory officially Force (CAF), now headquarufacture war planes. opened in April 1941, but tered in Dallas, for the use Groundbreaking was planes were already coming of details for this story from held Sept. 28, 1940, with off the 21-day production line, the October Issue of The Mayor Woodall Rodgers taxiing out to Dallas NAS Dispatch. Merry Christmas, speaking of the economic Field and flying away. The everyone. impact of adding 17,000 jobs Dallas NA plant produced in Dallas County. The U.S. 18,784 planes before and durWayne Swearingen, Navy took over operation of ing WWII, more than proCRE, is a principal at Barclay Hensley Field and it became duced in all of Italy. Of that, Commercial Group and lives Naval Air Station (NAS) 12,967 AT-6s were produced, adjacent to the Katy Trail. Dallas. In November 1940, more than 83 percent of the Contact him at wswearingen@ the U.S. Government stepped total of the great trainer. Then barclaycom.com. in with its Defense Plant
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designed by not-so-famous architects but still merit preservation; the restoration and expansion of Old Parkland, Sammons Center Pump House and 21 Turtle Creek Square. Adaptive reuse is in the hands of today's working architects who know and appreciate original works. To compliment these homes with individual landscape plans and adjacent parks, landscapes have been repurposed from original designed by Henry and Joe Lambert (who brought azaleas first to Dallas and physically saved Turtle Creek Boulevard) and George Kessler, who collaborated with George Dahl in the design of Fair Park, and created our city's first master plan for parks. More recently, Armstrong Berger has left brilliant marks on private properties and public spaces like Lee Park. The other parts of reality, some properties are threatened. Last summer, three vintage downtown buildings were imploded when the developer had a permit to bring down only one; we must watch the plans for Crozier TechOld Dallas High School and Fair Park. Closer to home, several weeks ago my partner and I received a notice of an offer over market-value for our 1968 Oglesby design in Mansion Park. One would be naive to think this developer is thinking about anything other than this prime location and how he or she can fill the land with productive square footage. Each of us must decide on our own for pure preservation, total gentrification or a feasible, aesthetic repurposing compliment to past, current and future quality of life. Continue the process in communicating said decision (as well as the process) to those who influence that decision … Preservation Dallas, Dallas Architecture Forum, the Dallas Planning Commission, Dallas Center for Architecture, firms specializing in preservation such as ArchiTexas, architecture critic Mark Lamster and friends who are architects, developers, builders and interior designers. Consensus, education and compromise matter and cause change.
The general thinking of historic preservation continues to evolve not just in Dallas, but also worldwide. Becoming a quality of life/two-sided issue, do we create adaptive uses of existing structures confirming their authenticity and usability? Or do we opt for places that legitimately contribPhillip Murrell ute to economic development? After all, so many of these projects expand our city's tax revenue and offer glamorous living, shopping and dining. Can these co-exist aesthetically and functionally … think the Joule Hotel, the White Rock Boat House and Highland Park Village. To this point, living the growth of Uptown and the gentrification of Oak Lawn and Turtle Creek, we see the obvious dilemma. Snazzy Uptown attracts well-heeled, urban sophisticates eager to pay high rentals or buy those bigpriced condominiums. But, the price of losing older, land-complimentary smaller buildings with the character of Dallas' past gives us pause. How to balance? For the most part, local developers and homeowners are evolving to appropriate preservation retaining the quality of life and saluting talented designers through productive repurposed buildings. Outstanding examples include the rehabilitation of the Philip Johnson designed estate on Strait Lane, the Frank Lloyd Wright property on Broken Arrow and the Roscoe Dewitt on Nonesuch Road. Throughout Oak Lawn, there are updated townhomes and condominium by Frank Welch and Bud Oglesby. The Park Cities, Bluffview and Kessler Park offer the totally unique designs of Charles Dilbeck (not to forget his Belmont Hotel); others of Dallas own include David Williams, Phillip Murrell is a Real Estate Professional O'Neil Ford, Arch Swank, Anton Korn, David with Dave Perry-Miller & Associates. Phillip George and Downing Thomas. Murrell can be contacted at Phillip@philliprealesSignificant structures have been updated, tate.com/ 989-859-2275.
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DOTTY'S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE
Cornering the KC BBQ market
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Banana Bundt Cake I make a cream cheese glaze to drizzle over the cooled cake, but it’s also fantastic plain. 3 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 eggs, room temperature 1 1/4 cups Greek yogurt 1/4 cup applesauce 4 very ripe bananas, mashed Heat oven to 350 F and generously butter a Bundt pan.
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18th & Vine Beef Brisket Platter.
By Dotty Griffith
Dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Not sure how I feel about this one: 18th & Vine BBQ. Kansas City-style barbecue. Here. In Dallas, TEXAS. Do we really need to import foreign barbecue? And besides, what do mid-Westerners know about barbecue anyway? Actually, there’s great barbecue in KC MO. And considering the pedigree of the chef, Scott Gottlich, and the fervor of pit master Matt Dallman, I’m willing to give it a try. Gottlich is well-known as chef/ owner of acclaimed Bijoux (now closed). Put 18th & Vine The Dizzy. on my holiday to-do list along with seeing “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens,” “Sisters” with Amy and Tina, “The Revenant” (a person returned from the dead, in case you, too, were wondering), “Joy” and “Concussion.” Surely, there will be some time for barbecue in between all Dotty Griffith the popcorn, “lightly buttered, please.” The name 18th & Vine BBQ relates to the historic jazz district in Kansas City where the original Arthur Bryant’s world famous barbecue joint was located. Pit master Dallman explains, “Barbecue, cooked low and slow, became the perfect entrée of choice for all-night jam sessions.” Dallman grew up in Kansas City with a barbecue palate shaped by the city’s legendary barbecue impresarios. Historically, Kansas City represents the culinary nexus for Texas beef and Southern pork barbecue via the railroads and stockyards. Like most in that cow town, Dallman cut his teeth on barbecue brisket and pork ribs. In that way, KC ‘cue is similar to Texas. But sauce and barbecue competitions are what drive Kansas City barbecue enthusiasts. Besides great barbecue, Kansas City is
home to the American Royal barbecue cookoff circuit where Dallman developed his barbecue chops. After Dallman married a Texas woman, Kimi, and moved to Dallas, he couldn’t help yearning for KC-style barbecue. Hey, Matt, what’s Pecan Lodge?
Chopped liver? OK, Texas-style barbecue is the gold standard but KC is at least sterling silver. So now Dallman has teamed with Gottlich at 18th & Vine where old school barbecue meets chef-driven menu of smoked meats. It’s a full service restaurant and bar with live music upstairs in The Roost. “Traditional Kansas City BBQ will always be a part of the menu options for those interested in a pure barbeque experience. But with Scott, we are very excited about the opportunity to get creative by combining the talents and knowledge of a classically trained chef with a self-taught pit master to push the boundaries of what can be done with smoke and other barbeque techniques,” Dallman said. The menu includes brisket and ribs, of course; smoked salmon; pulled pork sandwiches; and fancy stuff like pulled rib meat gnocchi. Whole fried okra on the 18th & Vine menu already have a following. Sounds great, I’m in. See you over the holidays. 18TH & VINE BBQ 4100 Maple Ave. Dallas, 75219 214-443-8335 18thandvinebbq.com
POSITIVE OPTIONS
Looking refreshed for the holidays By Dr. Stephanie Beidler Teotia
often overdone. If performed properly, lip injections should lessen lines around the mouth and add subtle volume. One should not look “I just want to look less tired.” “People say like a duck. In the lower face, injections can camouflage mild jowling, increase the projecI look angry.” “I am not interested in surgery. tion of the chin (if needed) and diminish lines What other options do I have for my face?” that form from the corner of the mouth to the These comments and questions I hear almost jaw (marionette lines). Filler is a great way to daily from my patients. turn up the corners of the mouth. Facial aging takes place in In the mid-face, fillers can be used layers. Skin thins due to loss of in the tear trough (below the eye) collagen, which is the most abunto reduce the lines between the dant protein in the body. This nose and the corners of the mouth reduces the skin’s ability to retain (nasolabial folds) and to restore the moisture, and it becomes less youthful appearance of the cheek. elastic. Fat and bone loss is a norInjections in the upper third of mal part of aging. As a result, the the face have significant risk. face experiences greater viability Practitioners have reported a small of lines and wrinkles, hollowing subset of patients who have experiof the mid-portion of the face enced blindness. and widening of the lower face as One of the greatest benefits of jowls form. having fillers (rather than surgery) Soft tissue fillers are injected Dr. Stephanie is the minimal downtime. Mild below the skin to reshape the Beidler Teotia swelling and small bruises are face. This is performed in a clinic common. These can easily be covsetting often with topical numbered up with makeup. Injections, ing cream. Surgery is not required. The most popular facial fillers, such as if performed properly, should give a person a Juvederm, Restylane and Voluma, are made of refreshed appearance. As with any aesthetic procedure, investihyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is naturally gate the qualifications and experience of the found in the skin. As a result, one does not have to worry about local reactions. Fillers are person holding the syringe. Texas law allows a wide variety of individuals to perform facial not permanent since the product is naturally broken down by the body. Fillers typically last soft tissue filler injections. Stephanie Beidler Teotia, MD is a board from six months to two years depending on certified plastic surgeon who practices in the the type used and where they are placed. Oak Lawn/Uptown area of Dallas. Dr. Teotia Where can fillers be placed in the face? can be reached at 214-823-9652 or drteotia@ Due to social media, the best known area is drstephanieteotia.com the lips. Unfortunately, these injections are drteotia@drstephanieteotia.com
PICKING cont'd from page 4 The future for this area looks promising. Our city hosted big international conferences this year that had the environment on the agenda. Back in early 2015, the Plastics Recycling Conference was held downtown just as our citywide plastic bag fee got squashed. We took steps forward with a fee, but consumers could not make the change, literally. Five cents was too much to bare. But, we don’t need a plastic bag ban or fee to bring your own bags to the stores, and every day I see more people bringing their cute reusable bags. A conference affiliated with the COP21 was held here in Dallas on the SMU campus a few months ago. Sitting in a large room I’ll never forget the words our very own Mayor said, “I think a lot of people across this country and across the world would probably be shocked if they heard that the Mayor of Dallas, was hosting a conference, in Dallas, focused on climate change, but I think it’s important because it’s real, and we gotta deal with it.” At this conference Mayor Rawlings announced the city’s zero emissions initiative joining the coalition of Mayors from around the world that are creating ambitious goals to combat climate change. We haven’t heard much about Dallas’ plan and action yet, something we need to push for in 2016. The COP21 in Paris wrapped up with an agreement by 195 nations to cut “global GROBAN cont'd from page 9
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In November 2002, Groban signed on for his own PBS special, and he performed at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Norway. Another notable appearance was a duet Groban performed with the remarkable Charlotte Church at the closing ceremonies of the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. A self-described “baritone with some high notes up my sleeve,” had a journey along 42nd Street that will pay off when the multi-talented Groban realizes one of his
greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 and aggregate emission pathways consistent with holding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels.” It’s up to local cities, businesses and communities to lead the effort and commit to achieving this goal. An international goal we all personally can work on. From this past year’s articles including the environmental sides of candles, toilet paper, palm oil, tiny houses, nail polish, light pollution, vehicle idling, water bottles and highlighting local environmental businesses — there must be at least one thing you can choose to do better with. The environment connects to everything we do and use, make a few decisions to reduce your impact on our world and it adds up. The ending of 2015 is promising even though data suggests this will go down as our hottest year on record. I’m ready to tackle the New Year with enthusiasm to create a sustainable future right here in Dallas. And if you have an environmental story you want me to look into in 2016 or even just a comment, send me an email at njmontacer@gmail.com or tweet me at @naimajeannette! Naima Montacer is a freelance writer and conservationist. View more at her website EnviroAdventures.com.
career dreams, to perform on Broadway. With his theatrical debut performance opening in September 2016, he will play Pierre in “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812,” a musical by Dave Malloy that dramatizes a 70-page melodrama at the center of Leo Tolstoy’s “War and Peace.” Groban has been offered parts on Broadway before but timing never worked out. This time, he’ll be ending his “Stages” tour with a demonstration of his acumen for the musical theater. Fortunate concert patrons
can expect to hear iconic tunes from blockbuster musicals, to name a few: From “Les Misérables,” “Bring Him Home;” from “The Phantom of the Opera,” “All I Ask of You;” and the classic “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from “Carousel.” Other shows featured will be “A Chorus Line;” “The Fantasticks;” “Man of La Mancha” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Josh Groban will perform his “Stages” concert at the Music Hall at Fair Park, Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets call 1-855-502-6090.
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MOVIE TRAILER
‘The Big Short’ is big on talent, ultimately sells audience short
By Chic DiCiccio @Chiccywood
It’s difficult to tell if “The Big Short” seeks to entertain, educate or insult an audience. Director/writer Adam McKay’s take on the Michael Lewis (he of “Moneyball” fame) book moves at a breakneck pace, throws information at you like high and tight fastballs, but at times, cannot help itself and satire quickly devolves to pander. Is it clever to throw in random celebrities like Anthony Bourdain or Selena Gomez to explain financial securities? Initially, it’s amusing. But if one were to really think about it, it’s almost as if McKay doesn’t think the general movie-going public can comprehend what’s happening and the only way to get through to you is via pretty people explaining all those pesky big words. Fortunately, the majority of “The Big Short” is fantastic. This is mostly due to a cast of actors that dive into their roles with reckless abandon. The characters are extensive, but McKay manages to keep everything moving forward with nary a dull moment. Considering the subject matter,
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Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling are part of an all-star cast in "The Big Short." that is an impressive feat. The amount of gray area in “The Big Short” is staggering. Who are the villains that brought on the housing market collapse and caused the entire global economy to fall to pieces? It’s not Michael Burry (Christian Bale), a hedge fund manager with severe social disorder and a glass eye. Burry got the ball rolling on investors betting against the housing market when he realized that thousands of mortgages were
destined to fail and default. Rumors begin to swirl and a handful of people jump into the morally bankrupt practice of shorting the housing market. Jared Vennett (Ryan Gosling) shops this idea around to several hedge fund managers, only striking gold with Mark Baum (Steve Carell). Baum, who manages a small investment team, jumps in, albeit with great hesitancy. “The Big Short” also follows two young wannabes (played by Finn Wittrock and John
Magaro) who enlist Ben Rickert (Brad Pitt, going full Redford), a former day trader and current urban hippie, to get in on the action. Rickert helps them become rich, but sadly provides the only moment of clarity: Rickert knows they are going to make millions of dollars off the backs of millions of Americans whose lives are about to be financially destroyed. Therein lies the biggest problem with “The Big Short.” McKay’s script portrays these characters as visionary heroes
who knew that doomsday was approaching. These are people that took advantage of the greed and stupidity of hundreds of people, from the fat cats on Wall Street to the consumers that agreed to preposterous loans, and became multimillionaires. Some of them justify their nihilistic actions by saying they are sticking it to an industry that deserves it, but apparently the “two wrongs don’t make a right” theory escapes them. If anything, nothing that McKay has directed prior comes remotely close to the overall movie making zeitgeist of “The Big Short.” There are moments when the movie is shot like a documentary, complete with characters breaking the fourth wall. There is little doubt this movie will be showered with Oscar nominations, but the sure-fire winner is editor Hank Corwin. If paying attention to film cuts is your bag, it’s impossible to not see the fantastic work that Corwin has put in here. Every single actor that appears in “The Big Short” is perfectly cast and excels. One of the highlights of the movie is that roles with lesser known actors get ample amounts of screen time. For
example, Baum’s hedge fund team (Rafe Spall, Hamish Linklater, Jeremy Strong) are essentially a comedy trio and McKay’s script gives each of them personality and life. No matter how much time is given to those smaller parts, this movie belongs to Christian Bale, Steve Carell, and Ryan Gosling. Bale stutters and stammers while he, unbeknownst to himself, insults everyone that he deems not as smart as him…which is everyone. Carell seems to be channeling the pain and anguish that he knows Americans are going to feel, even though he begrudgingly presses on. Gosling is reveling in his role, arrogantly throwing out orders to his assistant while self aware enough to know what he’s doing is sickening. Of course, everyone that “won” while the economy lost knew what they were doing. “The Big Short” is either purposefully ignoring the disgusting behavior of most of its characters or it has pulled off one of the best tricks in movie history: it makes you root for those very same people. Either way, “The Big Short” is a though provoking, highly funny look at one of the most fraudulent events of the last thirty years.
LOCAL FAMILIES
Second generation owners celebrate 50 years of talented artists
By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com
Lake Highlands’ Dutch Art Gallery, celebrating its 50th year in business in Northlake Shopping Center, is a welcoming haven in the community. Its second generation owners, Pam and Hans Massar, are valued neighbors and respected community leaders. In the first segment of their two-part story, we made some regretful errors that need correcting. This is how the first paragraph of the Dec. 4 issue’s story, “Dutch family transforms carrots to culture” should have read: “Two 9-yearold Dutch boys – twins – stepped aboard an ocean liner bound for America in 1964, with their parents, Ann and Ben Massar. It was a welcome three-week journey to a new life. The family was leaving its home in Delft, Holland, where 20 years earlier, according to the family, ‘Ann and Ben were survivors of the war. They both lost family members during this terrible time in history.’ As teenagers, Ann and Ben had endured struggles during the war, about which they wouldn’t talk until years later, when their family asked.” ************************************************ Ann and Ben’s son Hans and his wife Pam Massar are second generation owners of Dutch Art Gallery (DAG), which displays about 600 pieces at any given time. Hans’ passion for art originated from traveling through Europe, visiting the museums and then growing up in his parents’ gallery. Pam was inspired when her mother provided her with art, music and dance lessons. “After marrying Hans, my father and mother in-law asked me if I would be interested in managing the gallery at their retirement.” Pam said that their artistic son Nicholas TEXAS cont'd from page 1 Antonio. “Christmas can be at the ranch,” he said, “but subject to three conditions.” The conditions weren’t troubling at first! I thought that maybe listening to “Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-LooRal” (an Irish lullaby) three times sang by Bing Crosby would be enough, and we would be “home free.” “Frosty,” however, was deep in the Christmas holiday season, and my grandfather wanted significant contributions from us in the form of “conditions.” His demands were the following: 1. We had to attend midnight mass on Christmas Eve. 2. We had to purchase gifts for our parents after riding the transit bus to downtown San Antonio with Laura and her husband, Jesse. Laura and Jesse were friends of the family for many years and were employed at the ranch by my grandfather. 3. We had to listen intently to Frank Sinatra Christmas songs on both the radio and on his Victrola phonograph machine. The “deal was made,” and we all shook hands and waited for the events to take place that next week.
works at DAG and is learning all aspects of the business while commuting to school in Colorado. The Massars have another son and daughter; Sean and Britton, each with a successful education and career. The Massars said this about the artists they represent, “They are all very passionate about each piece they produce for the gallery. Several of the artists have studios together and inspire each other’s creativity.” They welcomed us to talk with some of them. Steve Hahn, a Bryan Adams 1969 alumnus made a promise to his wife, Leslie a while back: He said when he retired he would return to painting after a 40-year hiatus. The newbie artist cherished everything about the rugged, historic Texas Hill Country, so its terrain became the inspiration for his oil paintings. Hahn is grateful to have had his work on DAG’s walls since 2012. In his unmistakable Texas drawl, Hahn said, “I had no aspirations for any commercial success when I started painting and took some of my work into the gallery. Pam loved it. DAG and I have had a wonderful relationship. Not only do they represent my work, but the Massars and the gallery staff have become friends.” Pam Massar said that she has found the quality of Hahn’s work remarkable for the short time he’s been painting when compared to others who have painted for years. Hahn said he looks at the gallery as something a little bit different. “There is every style. They’re an East Dallas business there to serve the community. It’s a special place because Pam and Hans make it special.” Hahn retired early due to cancer, and said, “I'm not a cancer patient who can paint. I'm a painter who happens to have cancer.” Kyle Wood from Mesquite credits original first generation owner, Ann Massar, along
“Then on foggy Christmas Eve Santa came to say, Rudolph with your nose so bright won’t you guide my sleigh tonight. Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer you’ll go down in history.” — Gene Autry On Christmas Eve, my grandfather placed the five of us on the San Antonio transit bus. He gave us each $20 to satisfy his condition of “giving” at Christmas. We rode to Walgreens Drug Store in downtown San Antonio with Laura and Jesse. Laura and Jesse were African American, and we rode with them at the “back of the bus” due to the segregation policy of that time in Texas. We had a great time, bought gifts for our families, including Laura and Jesse. We rode home at “the back of the bus” and sang all the way! No passenger in the bus made any comments on our travel! It was the Christmas holiday season! We were dropped off in the neighborhood and picked up by my grandfather. It was Christmas Eve, and we went to midnight mass with my parents. We had now satisfied two of my grandfather’s three “conditions,” and the next day was “Texas Country Christmas” at the ranch.
felt in these places. I felt energized, and I think you can feel that in the color expression of these pieces. The gallery has several beautiful examples, Canyons-Stained Glass, 24x18 [being on],” she said. Currently the artist is painting pieces for the gallery’s three-woman “Kaleidoscope” show in February 2016. Another DAG artist, Kay Wyne said, “It is very satisfying to be able to create a colorful and expressive painting, then display it in a gallery setting.” Wyne’s new works will also be unveiled at the February show. “I usually paint several series of paintings concurrently, like floral landscape; dragonflies; equine and roosters,” Wyne said. Now, when it comes to roost Photo courtesy of Dutch Art Gallery ers, Wyne’s portfolio is a testament Steve Hahn. to inspiration coming from unexwith Pam Massar, and former DAG designer pected places. A few doors down for 38 years, Doris DeWoody, for having “imfrom DAG is Gecko Hardware Store. A Buff pact on my artistic journey.” Orpington rooster is the store’s two-webWood was a framing customer in the footed mascot, who’s been lovingly named ’90s. He purchased artists’ greeting cards that George, and customers, like the owners just inspired him to paint. Over time he became love George. Wyne has painted portraits of savvy in the industry and, in 2004, Pam and George, once for a painting demonstration at Ann Massar invited him to show some of his the gallery. Wyne said, “George loves the atwork including his miniatures. tention and physical affection and is a pretty “This opened a whole new avenue for colorful model. Capturing his personality on gaining exposure, and I have been grateful for canvas is fun and challenging.” She couldn’t this opportunity,” Wood said. resist the quip: “His paintings seem to fly out According to Sharon Hodges, “Dutch Art of the gallery!” sold my first painting in 1967. Mrs. Massar The Massar family has permanently [Ann] accepted my painting and sold it for painted its name on the history and character $50. Big stuff for a 12-year-old!” of East Dallas. Hodges painted her Canyon Series in New For more information about the Dutch Mexico and Arizona. “I like the massive forms in Art Gallery, visit dutchartgallery.net or call nature and how strong and permanent the world 214-348-7350.
“Country road, take me home to the place I belong and driving down the road I get a feeling that I should have been home yesterday.” — John Denver We arrived at the ranch, and it had been decorated by the family, including Laura and Jesse with a pine Christmas tree and Texas stars. The weather was a sunny clear sky with a temperature of approximately 70 degrees. My grandfather, however, was playing his favorite “classic Sinatra.” “Gentle finger waves, ski trail down a mountain side, snow light in Vermont.” — Frank Sinatra I know the song was not realistic to the Texas weather, but we listened to it and played on the Victrola. “Have yourself a merry little Christmas,” was another Sinatra favorite of my grandfather. After a great lunch in the dining room, it was now time to open the presents and let the family enjoy watching our childish behavior and enthusiasm. My cousin Jim and I were both expecting Red Ryder BB guns, and we couldn’t wait to target practice near the barn. Unfortunately, my Aunt Doris was present at the Christmas party, and she had advised everyone
that Red Ryder BB guns would surely cause structural damage to the ranch house or cause one of us to lose an eye. Besides, she said, “Both of those two boys were born to hang.” We were disappointed, but we still had two presents under the Christmas tree. “I said that’s life (that’s life), and as funny as it may seem. Some people get their kicks stompin’ on a dream. Each time I find myself flat on my face I pick myself up and get back in the race.” — Frank Sinatra The boxes were too small to hold the anticipated Red Ryder BB guns, but we had fulfilled the three “conditions” and surely we would not be forgotten at the “Sinatra Texas Country Christmas.” We each opened our respective Christmas boxes to find a set of “Rider’s of the Silver Screen” double pistol holsters with “genuine Gene Autry” silver six shooters. Yes, they were cap pistols and not Red Ryder BB guns, but they were beautiful and appropriate for our weekly visits to the Saturday movie matinees. This fun memory is from a Christmas Day of more than 50 years ago, but I still cherish all of the family members long gone … even Aunt Doris!
Today, we may watch our children unwrap their video games and iPhones. “Gene Autry Pistols” are no longer in demand. However, memories, family, and Christmas Day should be within us forever. BUT WAIT! WHAT ABOUT FRANK SINATRA? “Old blue eyes” is still with us as a fun memory, as well as his fabulous lyrics. The year 2015 is the 100th anniversary of Frank’s birthday. Frank had a favorite evening toast that I now give to each of you: “Two fingers of Jack Daniel’s, three cubes and a splash.” “MERRY CHRISTMAS.” FINALE: Two Saturdays after this fun Christmas Day, my cousin and I were “captured” by the head usher at the Uptown Theatre in San Antonio for firing our genuine “Gene Autry Cap Pistols” from the balcony. The “chase” by Gene Autry of the masked bandit was too much for us as we were attempting to capture the attention of the new girl in the balcony, Marlene McDonald. We were allowed to return to the balcony the next week but with empty holsters. The message of the theater was “you’re welcome but don’t bring your guns to town.”
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Part 7 STAVE FIVE. THE END OF IT (editor note: Scrooge wakes in his own bed and is delighted that he has a chance to repent of his years of meanness and greed. He runs around his house and even laughs for the first time in many years.)
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e was checked in his transports by the churches ringing out the lustiest peals he had ever heard. Running to the window, he opened it, and put out his head. No fog, no mist, no night; clear, bright, stirring, golden day. “What's to-day?” cried Scrooge, calling downward to a boy in Sunday clothes, who perhaps had loitered in to look about him. “EH?” “What's to-day, my fine fellow?” “To-day! Why, CHRISTMAS DAY.” “It's Christmas day! I haven't missed it. Hallo, my fine fellow!” “Hallo!” “Do you know the Poulterer's, in the next street but one, at the corner?” “I should hope I did.” “An intelligent boy! A remarkable boy! Do you know whether they've sold the prize Turkey that was hanging up there? Not the little prize Turkey, — the big one?” “What, the one as big as me?” “What a delightful boy! It's a pleasure to talk to him. Yes, my buck!” “It's hanging there now.” “Is it? Go and buy it.” “Walk-ER!” exclaimed the boy. “No, no, I am in earnest. Go and buy it, and tell 'em to bring it here, that I may give them the direction where to take it. Come back with the man, and I'll give you a shilling. Come back with him in less than five minutes, and I'll give you half a crown!” The boy was off like a shot. “I'll send it to Bob Cratchit's! He sha'n't know who sends it. It's twice the size of Tiny Tim. Joe Miller never made such a joke as sending it to Bob's will be!” The hand in which he wrote the address was not a steady one; but write it he did, somehow, and went down stairs to open the street door, ready for the coming of the poulterer's man. It was a Turkey! He never could have stood upon his legs, that bird. He would have snapped ‘em short off in a min-
ute, like sticks of sealing-wax. Scrooge dressed himself “all in his best,” and at last got out into the streets. The people were by this time pouring forth, as he had seen them with the Ghost of Christmas Present; and, walking with his hands behind him, Scrooge regarded every
his ear. “Lord bless me!” cried the gentleman, as if his breath were taken away.”My dear Mr Scrooge, are you serious?” “If you please,” said Scrooge. “Not a farthing less. A great many back-payments are included in it, I assure you. Will you do me that
Scrooge and Bob Cratchit one with a delighted smile. He looked so irresistibly pleasant, in a word, that three or four good-humored fellows said, “Good morning, sir! A merry Christmas to you!” And Scrooge said often afterwards, that, of all the blithe sounds he had ever heard, these were the blithest in his ears. He had not gone far, when coming on towards him he beheld the portly gentleman, who had walked into his counting-house the day before, and said, “Scrooge and Marley's, I believe.” It sent a pang across his heart to think how this old gentleman would look upon him when they met; but he knew what path lay straight before him, and he took it. “My dear sir,” said Scrooge, quickening his pace, and taking the old gentleman by both his hands. “How do you do? I hope you succeeded yesterday. It was very kind of you. A merry Christmas to you, sir!” “Mr Scrooge?” “Yes,” said Scrooge. “That is my name, and I fear it may not be pleasant to you. Allow me to ask your pardon. And will you have the goodness” — here Scrooge whispered in
favour?” “My dear sir,” said the other, shaking hands with him. “I don't know what to say to such munificence-” “Don't say anything please,” retorted Scrooge. “Come and see me. Will you come and see me?” “I will!” cried the old gentleman. And it was clear he meant to do it. “Thank you,” said Scrooge. “I am much obliged to you. I thank you fifty times. Bless you!” In the afternoon, he turned his steps towards his nephew's house. He passed the door a dozen times, before he had the courage to go up and knock. But he made a dash, and did it. “Is your master at home, my dear?” said Scrooge to the girl. Nice girl! Very. “Yes, sir.” “Where is he, my love?” “He's in the dining-room, sir, with his mistress.” “He knows me,” said Scrooge, with his hand already on the dining-room lock. “I'll go in here, my dear.” “Fred!” “Why, bless my soul!” cried Fred, “who's that?”
“It's I. Your uncle Scrooge. I have come to dinner. Will you let me in, Fred?” Let him in! It is a mercy he didn't shake his arm off. He was at home in five minutes. Nothing could be heartier. His niece looked just the same. So did Topper when he came. So did the plump sister, when she came. So did every one when they came. Wonderful party, wonderful games, wonderful unanimity, won-der-ful happiness! But he was early at the office next morning. O, he was early there. If he could only be there first, and catch Bob Cratchit coming late! That was the thing he had set his heart upon. And he did it. The clock struck nine. No Bob. A quarter past. No Bob. Bob was full eighteen minutes and a half behind his time. Scrooge sat with his door wide open, that he might see him come into the Tank. Bob's hat was off, before he opened the door; his comforter too. He was on his stool in a jiffy; driving away with his pen, as if he were trying to overtake nine o'clock. “Hallo!” growled Scrooge, in his accustomed voice, as near as he could feign it. “What do you mean by coming here at this time of day?” “I am very sorry, sir. I am behind my time.” “You are? Yes. I think you are. Step this way, if you please.” “It's only once a year, sir. It shall not be repeated. I was making rather merry yesterday, sir.” “Now, I'll tell you what, my friend. I am not going to stand this sort of thing any longer. And therefore,” Scrooge continued, leaping from his stool, and giving Bob such a dig in the waistcoat that he staggered back into the Tank again, — “and therefore I am about to raise your salary!” Bob trembled, and got a little nearer to the ruler. “A merry Christmas, Bob!” said Scrooge, with an earnestness that could not be mistaken, as he clapped him on the back. “A merrier Christmas, Bob, my good fellow, than I have given you for many a year! I'll raise your salary, and endeavor to assist your struggling family, and we will discuss your affairs this very afternoon, over a Christmas bowl of smoking bishop, Bob! Make up the fires, and buy a second coal-scuttle before you dot another i, Bob Cratchit!” Scrooge was better than his word. He did it all, and infinitely more; and to Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, he was a second father. He became as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man as the good old city knew, or any other good old city, town, or borough in the good old world. Some people laughed to see the alteration in him; but his own heart laughed, and that was quite enough for him. He had no further intercourse with Spirits, but lived in that respect upon the Total-Abstinence Principle ever afterwards; and it was always said of him, that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May that be truly said of us, and all of us! And so, as Tiny Tim observed, God Bless Us, Every One! End.
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Trinity Audubon Center remains hidden paradise By Michael Wald
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SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE
Ten minutes south of downtown Dallas you will find an outdoorsman’s gem in the rough — Trinity River Audubon Center (TRAC) — only seven years old and little known. Last year it was visited mainly by 25,000 school children on field trips. But it’s a great wedding destination and birder’s paradise, too. That explains the Audubon moniker. But there’s a lot more to it. The Audubon Society runs this preserve, but the City of Dallas owns it and built a great sustainable building on the property. The building itself is something to see with insulation from recycled blue jeans and other materials from what are normally by-products and waste materials. Exhibits in the visitor center include a movie and other displays that explain this unique property devoted to retaining several different types of landscapes from wetlands (including ponds and river) to prairie. I learned that one of them, the “Blackland Prairie,” is the most endangered ecosystem in North America with less than one percent remaining (most of it urbanized or turned into farmland). The nearby forest — known as the Great Trinity Forest — is the largest urban bottomland
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hardwood forest in the world. TRAC seeks to preserve these habitats and the creatures and plants that survive in them. Its website proudly proclaims: [The Forest rivals] New York City's Central Park in terms of size and recreational possibilities. Dallas' 6,000 acre Great Trinity Forest overshadows New York's 840 acre Central Park. What's that old saying? Everything is bigger in Texas! At the visitor center you Photo by Michael Wald can pick up a free brochure The Trinity River Audubon Center near downtown Dallas. with pictures of the common birds found here — after all, Sunday when the temperature legs would hold up that long. this is the Audubon Society. was about 60 degrees. I had the A trail leads from the I’m told it’s easier to view birds place nearly to myself. Walking TRAC visitor center to the early in the morning and late in from the sun-drenched prairie Trinity River. There are kayaks the evening. The center opens to the darkened forest, a temon-site for use. The river water at 9 a.m. (10 a.m. on Sunday) perature drop of about 10 deand nearly all of the fish contain — a little too late and closes at grees was evident. dangerous levels of toxins, re4 p.m. (5 p.m. on Sunday) — a Among things to observe quiring heavy processing before little too early. Even so, it’s only around the visitor center are drinking. Unless efforts succeed the visitor center that really many conservation efforts that in reducing water consumpcloses. The surrounding park support the building’s green tion in Dallas, estimates are isn’t fenced in. building LEED certification. that by 2025 there will be insufThe park is a beautiful and Projects include reducing water ficient water from the Trinity peaceful place with five miles usage, high-efficiency heating, and other resources to meet of hiking trails, beautiful vistas air conditioning and electricdemand. Preserves like TRAC and plenty of ancillary exhibits, ity, storm water control systems seek to stir awareness and acincluding small butterfly and and landfill remediation. tion about this. turtle areas. TRAC has lists of Long range plans include You’ll probably want to sponsored hiking trips, boatconnecting the Katy Trail to return again and again to TRAC ing trips on the Trinity River the trails at this preserve. In for recreation, and you’ll raise and bird watching classes. Plan fact, TRAC has a map of all the your environmental knowledge. ahead and you’ll be able to proposed, funded and planned Michael Wald is a travel choose from a long list of actrails around Dallas. If all goes as specialist with special expertise tivities which, I was told, are planned, you will be able to walk in Panama adventure travel. popular and fill up quickly. I from the Katy Trail to places He blogs about travel and other visited midday on a chilly fall around the city — if only your musings at untroddenla.com.
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