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Recycled Books juxtaposed with the Wright Opera House, built in 1899. The Boston Store, a men’s clothing store, was the last first-floor tenant prior to Recycled moving into the elite showcase of Denton. It was built from bricks of the 1870s courthouse and operated until 1910. Presently, there are seven luxury apartments on the second and third floors.
Denton pays homage to its roots BRITTNI BARNETT Senior Staff Writer
A large black train rumbles down the track. With a screech of its brakes, the train slowly comes to a stop. As passengers look around in confusion, a man dressed in a cowboy hat with a bandana covering half
of his face enters the train car pointing a gun. “Stay where you are, everybody,” Sam Bass said. The train robber Bass, featured on the Western show “Stories of the Century,” is one of the many notable figures that played a role in Denton County’s
166-year history. It’s a history that helped shape Denton into one of the top 10 most populous cities in Texas, with 113,000 people, according to 2010 U.S. Census data. “The railroads and then again the interstates, which more or less follow the railroads, those
kind of inf luenced why we were able to get and keep two universities for a town our size,” said Kim Cupit, curator of collections for Denton County Museums.
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North Texas Television will unveil its latest addition to the station’s lineup tonight at the University Union’s Syndicate – “North Texas Now at Night.” “Nor t h Tex a s Now,” t he s t a t i on’s m or n i n g s h o w, covers a range of news and topics of conversation in the North Texas area, from showcasing the works of art the area offers to covering events that happen on and around campus. The morning show, which debuted in February 2011, is trying to expand by bringing on a n ig ht show t hat ha s more of a laid-back talk show format. Students will be able to attend the pilot taping of the first episode at 8 p.m. The taping should last between 30 to 45 minutes. “It’s showcasing the talent around the North Texas area,” said radio, television and film junior Brandon Becvar, the show’s host. “On our first show we have Tim Yager, a comedian with Four Day Weekend which is an improv comedy group from Fort Worth, and then we have workers from the Dallas Zoo bringing zoo animals with them.” B e c v a r, w ho i s a l s o a s e g m e nt a n c h or f or t h e morning show, was chosen because the station felt he had what it takes to carry on his
o w n s h o w, s a i d converged broadcast media senior Matt hew T o r r e s , host of t he BRANDON m o r n i n g BECVAR show. “T he mor n i ng s how i s rea l ly just a mor n i ng ta l k show format. What you think of when you think of “Good Morning America” or “Today Show” is what we try to do,” Torres sa id. “But w it h t his show, we’re trying to take on a “Tonight Show” or a David Letterman show.” Junior Coralee Trigger, the producer of t he show, sa id the idea of a night show was tossed around during winter break as a joke, but it began to be taken more seriously when they realized its potential. “We’ve been off location a lot, and we really wanted to bring something back to the universit y. Somet hing t hat not only ntTV people could enjoy, but somet h i ng t he communit y cou ld embrace and call their own,” Trigger said. “We’ve been tr ying to push our boundaries and see what we can do. We have the resources, we have a funny host, we have guests, and we have the talent.”
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Mean Green leaves Lovelace for Louisiana Softball A LISON ELDRIDGE Senior Staff Writer
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Dallas resident Vincent Cornelison, 49, sits at the A-train station in Denton. Cornelison said he witnessed a train accident in California where a man was struck. As an ex-train worker, he said he believes train safety is of the upmost importance because an accident can happen before you know it, and trains can’t stop at the drop of a dime.
DCTA launches new safety awareness campaign NICOLE BALDERAS Senior Staff Writer
T he Denton Cou nt y Transportation Authority has taken a more visual approach with this year’s safety awareness campaign. The campaign, “Consider the Impact,” uses slogans such as, “At 80 tons, a train hitting your car is like stomping on a soda can,” to inform riders of the need for precaution and safety. Since the A-train opened in June, there have been seven incidences of vehicle and pedestrian trespassing, two of which resulted in fatalities. Though most of the railway’s
43 rail crossings have medians and quad-gates to keep trespassers out, ultimately it is upon individuals to stay off and away from the tracks. “This is focused on incidents, not accidents, which could have clearly been preventable,” DCTA Marketing Manager Kristina Brevard said. “We’ve taken the ’80s ‘This is your brain on drugs’ approach and applied it to a train and a vehicle, making it less graphic with everyday objects like a flyswatter and a fly.” T he $ 3 0,0 0 0 r e g ion a l campaign is a collaboration between the DCTA, Trinity Railway Express, Operation
Lifesaver and Herzog Transit Services Inc. “We’ve done over 1,000 presentations since about 2009, so it’s not a new program,” DCTA Senior Transit Planner Cheri Soileau said. “I think it cycles, though, it’s one of those things you have to keep making people aware of. There are not only freight trains but also the commuter rail to be careful of.” The campaign w ill run during April, May and June, and updates can be found on the DCTA website and social media website Twitter.
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For the first time in two weeks, the Mean Green softball team (17-18-1, 8-6-1) will compete outside the familiar fences of Lovelace Stadium, as it will travel to Monroe, La., to play the LouisianaMonroe Warhawks (16-18, 3-9) this weekend. While the Mean Green is 1-11 in games on the road, it has won both series against ULM over t he past t wo seasons, including its lone series win last season. “When all the pieces of the puzzle are in place, we’re pretty tough to beat,” head coach T.J. Hubbard said. “But they’re [ULM] scrappy. You can’t give them anything, because they’ll jump right on top of you.” T he Wa r h a w k s le a d the Sun Belt Conference in stolen bases and steal attempts, with sophomore outfielder Miyuki Navarrete holding first place in both categories. UNT has the most recorded stolen bases and attempts against, but is third in the conference at catching base stealers. Hitting off the Mean Green won’t be an easy task for the Warhawks, as sophomore pitcher Ashley Kirk’s 103 strikeouts and junior pitcher Brittany Simmons’ 72 have them ranked seventh and ninth place, respectively.
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Sophomore infielder Brooke Foster misses a tag on the Texas State Bobcats during a 6-0 loss in a doubleheader on Wednesday. The Mean Green will play on the road against the University of Louisiana Monroe at 2 p.m. Saturday.
“When all the pieces of the puzzle are in place, we’re pretty tough to beat.” —T.J. Hubbard Head coach, softball team
“Defense has been there. Offense has been there,” Kirk said. “Even though the strikeouts happen, if the defense isn’t there and the offense isn’t there, the strikeouts mean nothing.” UNT’s offense will be a force to be reckoned with as well, as the team closed out its longest home stand of the season with a 6-1-1 record. The Mean Green is second in the conference in home runs, with senior first basema n Maddely n Fra ley leading the way for UNT with
10. Fraley also sits in third place in the conference with a .658 slugging percentage and fourth with 37 RBI. “If one person gets a hit early in the game, we all just communicate,” Fraley said. “We keep going, and it’s like a domino effect.” The series will begin Saturday with a doubleheader at 2 p.m. and will conclude with a 1 p.m. game Sunday. Senior staf f writer Brett Medeiros contributed to this article.
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Affadavit: `Zimmerman confronted Martin’
UT begins Austin campus-wide tobacco ban
SA NFOR D, Fla. – George Zimmerman, the Neighborhood Watch volunteer arrested Wednesday in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, faced a judge for the first time Thursday afternoon. Mea nwh i le, a probable cause affidavit filed in the second-degree murder case failed to disclose much new evidence. T he fou r-page a f f idav it did, however, offer a few new pieces of information. It says that “Zimmerman confronted Martin,� an apparent contrad ic t ion of Z i m mer ma n’s version of the events. It also says Trayvon’s mother identified the screams for help heard in a 911 call as those of her son. Martin tried to run home, the affidavit says, but was followed by Zimmerman. The affidavit goes on to say that “Zimmerman disregarded the police dispatcher� who told him to stop, and “continued to follow Martin who was trying to return to his home.� Zimmerman’s first appearance began just after 1:30 p.m.
AUSTIN — The Universit y of Texas in Austin has gone tobacco-f ree i n a hea lt hy mov e t h at c ou ld add up to more c a nc er re s e a rc h money. U T pr e v iou s l y b a n ne d smok ing in residence ha lls, du r i ng cla ss a nd at ot her indoor areas. T he ex pa nded c a mpu sw ide pol ic y, cit i ng hea lt h and environmental concerns, took effect Monday. School of f i c i a l s a n n ou n c e d t h e c h a n g e W e d n e s d a y, a s approved by UT System officia ls. More than a dozen temporar y tobacco use locations have been set up on the UT f lagsh ip ca mpus, t h roug h next Februar y, to help ease into the updated ban. T he Ca ncer Resea rch Institute of Texas in February announced future funding w ou ld b e c ont i n ge nt on t ob a c c o -f r e e p ol ic ie s b y participants. U T h a s re c ei ve d a bout $30 million from the group. School officials say having a tobacco-free campus could me a n a n a dd it ion a l $ 8 8 million.
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A Denton resident bikes over railroad tracks Thursday afternoon located by the A-train station in Denton. The DCTA has started a campaign for train safety awareness and safety procedures, comparing getting hit by a train to stomping on a soda can.
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“During these months the campaign will be very heavy,� Brevard said. “At this time, with schools getting out, there can be a lot more
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outdoor activities going on with individuals. We don’t know what’s going through people’s minds when they choose to do these things, but we can inform them.� In addition to the safety campaign, the DCTA will be introducing new A-train vehicles in the next few months. The new
trains will not create any new routes but will be more fuelefficient and have new safety features. Other enhancements to come include security cameras at the stations, and additional fencing and landscaping along the bike trail, Brevard said. The DCTA will combine
the “Consider the Impact� campaign with its existing “Rail Ready� activities and will hold a free community-wide “Rail Ready� safety presentation May 17 at 6:30 p.m. Space is limited, and those who wish to attend can RSVP to Rusty Comer at rcomer@dcta.net or by calling 972-221-4600.
comedian Kevin Hart will also be included in a segment of the show. “I think it’s something most students can look forward. It’s really cool to me that they’re bringing in new things to be introduced to campus,� unde-
clared junior Cooper Foutz said. “It’s good to see different and diverse things around the school and not having them end up showing the same boring stuff.� Trigger said the show’s future would be based upon the recep-
tion of the pilot taping. “We’l l do one episode this semester, and we’ll see what happens,� Trigger said. “Hopefully it is well received, but we’re prepared to tape the show regularly during the fall semester.�
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PYONGYANG, North Korea (A P) — Nor t h Korea f ired a long-ra nge rocket ea rly Friday, South Korean and U.S. officials said, defying internationa l wa rnings aga inst moving forward with a launch w idely seen as a provocation. Ma k i ng good on a vow issued days ago, Pyongyang fired a rocket at 7:39 a.m. from the west coast launch pad in the hamlet of Tongchang-ri, Sout h Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff in Seoul said, citing South Korean and U.S. intelligence. However, the launch may have fa i led, U.S. of f icia ls said in Washington. Japan’s D e f e n s e M i n i s t e r Na ok i Tanaka appeared to concur. “We have confirmed that
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When the UNT women’s golf team begins play in the Sun Belt Conference Championship on Monday in Muscle Shoals, Ala., it will be in a must-win situation. Winning the three-day tournament would automatically qualify the Mean Green for the NCAA Regional tournament. Anything less would leave the team desperate for an unlikely at-large bid. The team hasn’t won a tournament all season and has failed to finish higher than sixth place in five spring tournaments. Head coach Jeff Mitchell said the key for UNT is to block out the competition and play its own game. “For us, it’s trying not to think about Denver, it’s trying not to think about FIU, or Middle [Tennessee] or UALR,” Mitchell said. “It’s really going to come
down to us paying attention on an individual basis.” Denver, winner of the last seven Sun Belt titles, won’t relinquish its stranglehold on the conference easily. Denver, UALR and Middle Tennessee have all finished ahead of UNT in tournaments this spring. However, UNT is highly motivated. The team’s three seniors – Jacey Chun, Kelsey Kipp and Addison Long – are playing to extend their collegiate career. Freshman McKenzie Ralston is 11 spots behind ULM freshman Jennifer Park in the Golfweek. com national rankings, and a win for either could strengthen their case for Sun Belt Freshman of the Year honors. Other than focusing on the team’s short game, Mitchell said the team needs to get into a groove and take its practice round more seriously. Last Tuesday, all seven members of the team had a chance to compete for one of the five spots in the conference tournament.
“We actually had some qualifying for this event,” Mitchell said. “Normally I don’t do that, I pretty much JEFF let the season MITCHELL speak for itself. I just felt like with two and a half weeks in between the last tournament and this one, we needed to play golf that mattered.” Chun, Kipp, Long, freshman McKenzie Ralston and sophomore Chaslyn Chrismer will compete in the tournament. Chun, who has struggled with lower back pain, has been visiting a trainer and only focusing on short game during practice. She said she is ready for the tournament. “I’m not nervous,” she said. “It’s excitement. I’ve been focusing on my short game a lot, so now I want to go out and test my short game.”
Tennis Tyler Owens Staff Writer
The No. 67 Mean Green tennis team will look to complete a perfect conference record when it finishes its regular season in Troy, Ala., this weekend. UNT (13-6, 4-0) will take on Middle Tennessee at noon Saturday and Troy at 11 a.m. Sunday. The two matches will be the team’s last of six regular season conference matches, as it is preparing to host the Sun Belt Conference Championships next Thursday. “Finish strong, and then the next step is conference,” junior Barbora Vykydalova said. “I feel like everybody is really excited to play conference, but we still have two more matches, so we have to focus on that.”
Red-hot Blue Raiders Middle Tennessee (13-5, 5-1) was on an eight-game winning streak until it lost its first conference match to Louisiana-Monroe on April 6. The Blue Raiders haven’t beaten the Mean Green since 2005. “I think the girls understand the importance of this weekend’s match play, and they are very prepared mentally and physically to get the job done,” associate head coach Jeff Maren said. “I believe that the team we have is in a good position to win these matches
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Junior Michael Ortiz runs during the 800-meter race at the North Texas Invitational on April 7 at Fouts Field.
UNT visits Norman for third time this season Track Zach claussen Staff Writer
For the third time in the calendar school year, the UNT track and field team will head north on Highway I-35 to Norman, Okla., for the John Jacobs Invitational. Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Grambling State, Tulsa and Oklahoma Baptist will all compete with UNT, who is coming off one of its more impressive meets of the season last weekend at the North Texas Spring Classic, where the Mean Green recorded 28 topfive finishes. UNT head coach Carl Sheffield said he was pleased with last weekend’s results but wants to
see his team continue to improve on their times with the Sun Belt Conference Outdoor Conference Championships a month away. “Every meet in April is to try and get time and marks on the board,” Sheffield said. “We can see how we stack up against teams in our region and try to get as many people as we can to the national meet.” Junior Steven White won’t compete in the 400-meter hurdles this weekend, but will instead focus on improving his time in the 200-meter dash. Senior Chelsea Hermes, who set personal records in the javelin throw and the high jump last weekend, said knowing the surroundings in Norman could benefit the team. “We go [to Oklahoma] more
than we compete [at home],” Hermes said. “It’s almost like a home meet. It’s close, and it’s fun.” Sheffield said he is looking to take more than 20 track and field members to the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds, which are being held May 24 through 26. In order to earn a place in the NCAA competition, the runners and field members must perform well at the SBC Championships. “We have a list of our regional rankings, and for us as a team to do well at our conference meet, we need to have more names on that regional list,” Sheffield said. “I think the more names they see on that list, the more confidence they will have going forward.” Field events kick off the Invitational at 11 a.m. Saturday.
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Senior Irina Paraschiv serves the ball Monday during the Mean Green’s 5-2 win against UTA. if we take care of business.”
Tussle with the Trojans Like Middle Tennessee, Troy (10-7, 2-0) is riding a hot streak. The Trojans accumulated six straight victories before it suffered a 6-1 loss Wednesday. The Mean Green is currently 4-0 in conference play this season, and if it finishes strong this weekend in Troy, it will earn a No. 1 seed in the SBC Championships. “I feel like the confidence
is back, and now we’ve just got to fine-tune. Right now we are trying to clinch the No. 1 seed, but these are road matches, and road matches are always tough,” head coach Sujay Lama said. UNT is on a two-game winning streak of its own, as it took down Central Florida and TexasArlington last weekend. “I think this past weekend we played pretty well, so it’s very important to think about playing even better and have better results also,” senior Paula Dinuta said.
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Diving into Denton Denton and its county remember its past by celebrating its present with the city’s 166th birthday celebration Pg. 4
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DIY: Personalized map Mason jars
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CELEBRATION: Denton celebrates its 166th birthday at the Denton Square
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Christina Mlynski, Scene Editor
A Day in the Life of a Denton historian
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REVIEW:
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Banter offers bistro food with an eclectic atmosphere
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1.Cut 1-inch wide strips from the map of Denton that are the length of the jar plus an additional two inches. 2.Pour equal amounts of glue and water into a bowl and mix well. Dip each strip of the map into the glue until both sides are wet, and then remove any dripping glue. Using a pencil or paintbrush for guidance, place the strips inside the glass candle jar with the map side showing toward the outside of the glass. 3.Once the jar has been completely covered in strips, let it dry for 24 hours before trimming off any excess paper from around the rim of the glass jar. 4. After the glue has completely dried, place a battery-operated candle at the bottom of the jar and enjoy!
DI : Candle jars Want to be BRITTNI BARNETT Senior Staff Writer
With summer right around the corner, decorative Mason candle jars are a perfect option for shedding some light on those late summer nights. Those looking to pay homage to Denton in honor of its birthday can use a map of the city to cover the jar. City maps are available for free at the Denton Convention and Visitors Bureau. The rest of the supplies can be found at any craft store for less than $10. Within an hour you can have a personal Denton-themed nightlight. Things you’ll need: Map (or your favorite paper, fabric, etc.) Smooth-sided Mason jar Scissors Elmer’s glue A small bowl A small stick or pencil An electric tea light candle First cut the map into strips equal to the length of the jar plus about
half of the bottom of the jar. Your strips should be about an inch wide. It helps to lay the jar down on top of the map and mark a line above the jar and then mark another line about an inch below the jar. Then fill your bowl with a equal amounts of water and glue. Mix together. Take one of the strips of the map and dip the side you would like to show in the jar down into the glue, making sure that side is completely covered in the mixture. Then slide your fingers down the strip of paper to get rid of any excess glue. You want the piece of map to be wet but not soaking in the mixture. Use the small stick to place one end of the strip in the middle of the bottom of the jar, on the inside. Use the stick to poke the strip into place up the side of the jar. The strips do not need to be flush with the jar’s top. The excess can be cut off when the jar is dry. Repeat these steps until the entire inside of the jar is covered. Allow the jar to dry for 12 to 24 hours. Then turn the tea candle on and place it inside the jar.
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Denton County invites residents to celebrate its 166th birthday
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Senior Staff Writer Still adjusting to its joining of the United States in 1845, members of the Texas legislature took notice of a scarcely populated North Texas frontier with potential for growth after 20 investors from Kentucky moved to the area and formed the Peters Colony. On April 11, 1846, the legislature acted on that potential by officially establishing the land as a county, and Denton County was born. One hundred and sixty-six years later, some of Denton County’s estimated 662,614 residents, according to the 2010 Census, will gather to celebrate its past and future with Denton County’s 166th Birthday Celebration this weekend at the Courthouse-onthe-Square Museum. The event will showcase the importance of the county’s history and the growth it continues to make, while reminding residents where they came from. “It’s a way to call attention to the Denton County museums. We’re hoping hundreds of residents come out and enjoy it,” Chairman of Denton County Museums Peggy Capps said. “It [the Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum] belongs to all of us, it’s like the county’s living room.” Held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, the event is free, open to people of all ages and designed to reel the community in for some good old birthday fun, Capps said.
Denton’s own give back About 10 organizations will participate in the celebration, offering time and services free of charge to the museum. Most people involved are volunteers or a part of the Historical Commission, Capps said. Members from the Denton chapters of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Rebekah Lodge, both fraternal orders, will satisfy partygoers’ sweet teeth by handing out slices of birthday cake. Across from the museum grounds, Beth Marie’s will sell a special flavor
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE DENTON COUNTY MUSEUMS
A historic tri-fold postcard shows the trolley traveling through the Denton Square on market day in the 19th century. Wealthier residents used the trolley to carry out business and shop in town.
PHOTO COURTESY HANSON WHEEL AND WAGON SHOP
A 19th century Abbot-Downing Concord Coach, akin to the Wells Fargo brand, used 10 or more horses, depending on the speed and distance it traveled. A stagecoach is now displayed at the Wells Fargo near Denton Square, where stagecoaches traveled through for 150 years.
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PHOTO BY CHELSEA STRATSO/VISUALS ASSIGNING EDITOR
The burial place of John B. Denton, for whom both Denton County and the city of Denton were named, seen Wednesday outside the Denton County Courthouse on the Square. Denton was a minister, kawyer, soldier and political candidate.
she said. “We made the decision in December of last year to have the party, so we didn’t have a whole lot of time to plan it.”
real courthouse, she said. Denton County hasn’t held a commemorative celebration since the 1996 Sesquicentennial Celebration. Events and receptions were scheduled for the county’s 150th birthday. “We had a celebration on the courthouse lawn then, too, and buffalo soldiers came out,” she said. “There were all kinds of events going on.” One of those events, the moving of the First Ladies Gown Collection to the Center for Visual Arts at TWU, had First Lady Laura Bush as a guest, Capps said. Capps said that before she became
Christmas lights outline Denton Square on a winter night last year. A midnight - 6 a.m. curfew was placed on the square in 2011, as county personnel sought to prevent vandalism of the historic landmarks. Denton County police said some of the graffiti may have resulted from Denton’s music scene shifting from Fry Street to the Square. – Courthouse Pecan – in honor of the celebration until Sunday, General Manager Margaret Rich said. Car enthusiasts can enjoy vintage cars being put on display by the Early Automobile Club of Denton County around the Denton Square. The display’s prized possession will be the county’s 10-year restoration project, the Old No. 14 fire truck. Visitors can take rides on a restored Butterfield Stagecoach, provided by Wells Fargo Advisors. The stagecoach is set to begin at the north side of the museum before making its way through the Denton Square. Eleven custom-made quilts
donated to the museum by the Denton County Quilt Guild will be raffled off during the celebration. Each raffle ticket is $5, and all proceeds will go toward a trip planned by the members that includes the group traveling to Tanzania and teaching women how to quilt so they can create their own businesses, said Peggy Riddle, director of the Courthouse-on-theSquare Museum. The Courthouse Museum will also make its mark on the event, hosting a rummage sale where visitors can purchase items that were donated over the years, such as candleholders and pendants.
“All of the proceeds from the rummage sale are going to be deposited into the museum’s donation funds and be used to do a number of things such as traveling exhibits, where we go to local schools to talk about Denton history and for other educational programs,” Riddle said. The two biggest challenges in planning the event included getting the word out and making the most of having just a few months to prepare, Riddle said. “We had big buttons made and ran announcements in a few local publications, but that’s really it,”
Denton History comes alive Marking Denton County’s early days, the Pinckneyville Stump, a 166-year-old oak tree stump, will be dedicated to the museum at a ceremony at 1 p.m. with remarks from Chairman of Historical Commission Dr. Rynell Novak. As one of the county’s oldest landmarks, the stump represents a time where circuit judges held court in a grove of trees because there was no
chairman last year, nobody had shown interest in celebrating the county’s birthday, leading to the 16-year gap in celebrations. “I guess no one else wanted to do anything in the past, so last year when I became chairman I decided that we needed to do something,” she said. “I’m just the party girl on the Historical Commission.” With more people settling in North Texas, it’s important they know about the county and Denton’s history.
“The county’s population, as well as Denton’s, has grown immensely, and people need to understand that,” she said.
Stagecoaches symbolize Denton’s birthday and roots A LISON M ATLOCK Staff Writer
More than 150 years ago, a horse-drawn stagecoach rode through Denton. The stagecoach is now displayed by Wells Fargo near the Denton Square. This piece of history will be used in Denton’s 166th birthday celebration this weekend in hopes t hat attendees w i l l always remember Denton’s past. The event is free and takes place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Courthouseon-the-Square Museum and
grounds. “Celebrating Denton County’s 166th birthday is a great time to connect with our tie to history, when the Butterfield Stagecoach once traveled through our town, stopping on the Square, maybe dropping off pioneers seeking a new life or perhaps that cherished piece of mail from a loved one far away. How awesome,” said Allan Watt, branch manager and first vice president of investments of Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo displays an origina l Abbot-Dow ning Concord Coach, the first type of stagecoach
built, in the Wells Fargo History Museums and exhibits across the country, according to the Wells Fargo website. “We do not have extensive info on the subject since the stagecoach line was short-lived here in Denton County,” said Gretel L’Heureux, tourism and education director at the Courthouse Museum. In 1857, Wells Fargo joined Overland Mail Company. John Butterfield was president of the mailing company.
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Old Alton Bridge, connecting Denton and Copper Canyon, was built in 1884 and used heavily until 2001.
History Continued from Page 1 of the broadsheet The Early Years A group of settlers led by William S. Peters of Kentucky, who received a land grant from the Republic of Texas, helped establish Denton County in 1846, said Peggy Riddle, executive director of Denton County Museums. Both the county and city were named after John B. Denton, a minister, lawyer, pioneer and Indian fighter for the Republic of Texas army, said Chuck Voellinger, special collections librarian for Emily Fowler Library. “He was killed fighting some Indians south of town, kind of where Dallas County and Denton County come together now,” he said. “They decided to name it after him because he was sort of a martyr for the Republic.” Before the Civil War the county grew slowly, with about 4,780 residents, Riddle said. “So during that era after the Civil War, that’s when a lot of outlaws like Sam Bass got their start, because it was kind of a lawless area,” Voellinger said. Several other infamous figures made their mark in Denton as well, including robber Buck Barrow, the brother of Bonnie and Clyde’s Clyde Barrow, he said. In 1881, Denton acquired two railroads, which spawned the growth
of the county and the city, Cupit said. Soon to follow was the Texas Normal College in 1890, now called the University of North Texas, and Girls Industrial College in 1901, now called Texas Woman’s University. “It’s when the colleges started that things really became interesting,” Voellinger said. “Because, were there not universities here, you wouldn’t have those cultural elements. We wouldn’t have these sorts of artistic neighborhoods.”
Staying True to its Roots The city and county continued to grow during the 20th century, and began to move away from a primarily agrarian society and established itself as a hub of industry and cultural activity, Voellinger said. Some of Denton’s modern residents included two Miss Americas and musical artist Norah Jones, as well as football legend Joe Green. Denton was named one of the top 100 places to live in America in 2006 by Money magazine and was also named America’s Best Music Scene in 2008 by Paste magazine. Despite its growth, Denton continues to hold on to its past. “Denton has always been a diverse and unique town,” Culpit said. “Things are a little more fastpaced now, but as you can see by looking out at the courthouse lawn on any given Saturday, we’re still a little laid-back too.”
Kim Cupit’s coworkers joke about needing to duplicate her brain due to her extensive knowledge of Denton County dates and events, which is essential to her job as a historian. For 14 years, Cupit has chronicled and displayed Denton County’s history as Curator of Collections at the Courthouse-on–the-Square Museum. She is responsible for knowing and sharing the stories behind buildings, events and famous Denton families. “I like learning about the past and how things have changed, and how you learn from them,” she said. “History is a lot of stories, and fact is crazier than fiction.” Cupit said she learned everything she knows while on the job, from reading historic newspapers to spending days researching a certain object. Every day is a new challenge, as courthouse visitors ask questions, artifacts are requested and new collections are put together. “I just love history,” said Sharon Barnhill, Denton resident and Courthouse Museum visitor. “The quality and uniqueness of older stuff is incredible, and it tells a story.” Museum collections and exhibits are centered on a theme and changed out every few months, which creates
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Kimberly Cupit, Denton County Museums Curator of Collections, stands next to a 19th century clothes iron in a room full of relics from Denton’s past on Thursday. new projects for Cupit to design and research. When Cupit’s not sifting through archived materials or donating pieces to display elsewhere, she is researching courthouse donations and objects brought in by the public. “Kim just knows where and what everything is,” Courthouse Museum volunteer Bill James said. “I can explain what’s here, but she gives us her ideas for collections and answers specific questions or locates a particular find.” James himself is no stranger to
history, as his great-great-grandfather was one of the first settlers in Denton County. He’s also donated pistols and firearms to the Courthouse Museum, and has written books documenting gunfighters in Texas. However, it’s Cupit’s daily researching habits and discovering bits of history that make her the head history honcho at the Denton Courthouse Museum. “Denton has had its share of characters and events. It’s pretty diverse for such a small county,” she said. “I think it’s important to know the past to proceed with the future.”
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Alabama Shakes’ debut album “Boys & Girls” – released April 10 – introduces listeners to lead singer and guitarist Brittany Howard’s booming, soulful voice in the most dramatic of fashions. Howard’s voice is immediately reminiscent of a different era in the opening track “Hold On,” which mixes the swagger of Amy Winehouse and the heartbreak of Otis Redding into a refreshingly modern product. Over a southern-fried blues rhythm and plucky guitars, Howard croons, “You gotta wait, but I don’t wanna wait.” The foursome of Zac Cockrell, Steve Johnson, Heath Fogg and Howard – appropriately hailing f rom A laba ma – bu rst onto the scene over the past several months. Though this is the band’s first official album, its EP “Hold On” and reputation for unrelenting live shows has earned it a sold-out tour and an opening spot on Jack White’s next tour. ”Boys & Girls” tends to lull between beautiful crescendos. In the middle of the album, listeners get to the record’s high point in “You Ain’t Alone.” The track is slow and thoughtful, which serves as a wonderful stage for more of Howard’s incredible vocal work. When Howard exclaims “’Cause I’m scared the storm gonna take me away…” listeners could swear she was channeling the great James Brown, and yet somehow, the song feels entirely original – more sincere than anything
For those seeking a thrill tonight, gather up a few friends and discover the secret that lies within the forests in “The Cabin the Woods.” Five college friends – Dana (Kristen Connolly), Curt (Chris Hemswort h), Jules (A nna Hutchison), Marty (Fran Kranz) and Holden (Jesse Williams) – take a trip to a cabin in a remote wooded area for a weekend of partying – a typical opening to any horror flick. The twist is that these companions don’t realize they’re being used as guinea pigs in a bizarre experiment being run by two scientists, played by Richard Jenkins (“The Rum Diary”) and Bradley Whitford (“An American Crime”). While the scientists watch from
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the outside, the five friends fight to stay alive in a cabin full of nightmares manipulated by the scientists. What makes this film stand out from the usual scream-and-kill film is the main characters that don’t take on the characterization of stereotypical partiers. Dana is the quiet heroine, with more common sense than most women in horror films. Marty, the perpetually stoned member of the group, becomes paranoid that they’re being watched and there’s something not “right” about the cabin. Aside from the acting, there is the comic relief that keeps the movie plot from becoming yet another slasher film. “Cloverfield” director Drew Goddard and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” creator Joss Whedon use traditional horror movie tropes – creepy
gas station owner, ghouls creeping around the woods – to keep the audience laughing. Keep in mind “The Cabin in the Woods” is not for audience members with weak stomachs. If viewers aren’t keen on seeing massive amounts of guts and gore, they need to make their way to the nearest exit of the theater. Fortunately for chiller enthusiasts, “The Cabin in the Woods” is one of the best thriller flicks released during the past decade. If audience members can stand the screams and dramatic music, and handle the scary moments through parted fingers then this is a fright fest they won’t want to miss.
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FOOD SNOBS Banter 219 W. Oak St. Denton, TX 76201 (940) 565-1638 Mon-Sun 10 a.m. midnight
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Views Editor Banter, located off the Denton Square on Oak Street, provides an ideal setting for any kind of bist ro ex per ience customers could want. With a wide variety of sandwiches, soups and wraps made primarily from local ingredients, a wicked beer selection a nd qua lit y cof fee menu, t he
restaurant truly offers something for everyone. Banter is located one block f rom Denton’s historic Cour t House Squa re, a nd f rom t he outside it’s easy to mista ke it for “just another coffee shop.” Yes, it does serve coffee; however, t he welcom i ng env i ron ment, delicious food, friendly sta f f, a nd promot ion of loca l business and art make Banter more than that. As soon as patrons enter the front door, there’s a small stage to the left on which most nights you can catch the best of Denton’s live music. This side of the restaurant pairs well with the bevy of microbrews offered out of the cooler, including fine Texas beers such as Real Ale from Blanco and St. Arnold out of Houston. The drink menu has typical espresso drinks, teas, wine and t he a forement ione d a s s or tment of qua l it y beers. For a pre-meal snack there’s options ranging from baba ghanoush – a Levantine dish of eggplant with olive oil and various seasonings – to chips and salsa.
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Customers eat lunch at the artistic atmosphere at Banter, located at 219 W. Oak St. Banter features local art and a variety of drinks. For an entrée, the delicious Hot Klub du Denton is a toasted whole-wheat sandwich, stacked high with turkey, ham, bacon, provolone, Swiss and cheddar
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The Gobbler, one of Banter’s signature sandwiches, is made with cran-raspberry jalapeño cheese, Swiss cheese, turkey breast, red onion, avocado and spring mix on whole wheat bread served with a sliced pickle.
cheeses, a spring mix of g reens, d ijon a nd mayonnaise. The height Cleanliness of the sandwich is a bit Service daunting, but the rich Affordability mix of cheeses and meats makes the task of eating Atmosphere it well worth the effort. Food Quality W h i le t h i s m i g ht sou nd l i ke a t y pica l sandwich, the freshness of the of salads and chickpeas. The inventive Double-Dog Dare ingredients – made possible by keeping it local – really stands Panini has rosemary sauteed red out. At $7.50 it’s not the cheapest grapes topped with Asiago cheese sandwich, but for size and quality, and chopped walnuts. It’s a rich and filling option but without the price is reasonable. If bistro food isn’t the custom- the meat. Given it s eclect ic nat u re, er’s thing, Banter offers a breakfast menu with a strong focus patrons are almost guaranteed on bagels and bagel toppings. to find something on Banter’s Breakfast at Banter also includes menu that suits their palate. There are lots of restaurants in breakfast tacos and breakfast Denton but few that provide great paninis. Another one of Banter’s assets food and service in such a cozy is its fantastic vegetarian options atmosphere—Banter couldn’t be that go far beyond typical clichés more perfectly named.
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