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A History of Home Tours - By Evelyn Montgomery
HOME TOURS AND MORE HOME TOURS now make up the regular spring “home tour season,” as the Dallas Morning News has been known to call it. This was not always so, at least not for tours of renovated historic homes. Such tours accompany the movement back to older neighborhoods with decaying old houses, and are usually instituted to help pay the massive cost of saving neighborhoods. For those of us who were not here when the movement to save the houses of East Dallas began in the 1970s, a look back at the early home tours may give us a feel for those exciting times.
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MZ Grocery Update
On October 9, 2007, concerned neighbors met for the second time at the State Office for Administrative Appeals to protest the renewal of the liquor license for the MZ Grocery Store, located at Carroll and Worth. Unfortunately, neighbors were not able to voice their concerns as the hearing was postponed for a second time due to TABC’s failure to file documents in a timely manner. No new hearing date has yet been set, but neighbors will be informed via the PAHA website as well as the newsletter of when the next hearing will be. Thank you to all those who made the effort to attend.
Board Nominations
PAHA is taking nominations for the 2008 Board through the November general meeting. General requirements to be a board member include a willingness to attend two meetings per month (scheduled a year in advance), an ability to work on various projects, and an interest in bettering the neighborhood. All members of PAHA are eligible to run and ideally, we’d like to have representatives from across the neighborhood. If you or someone you know is interested in serving, let us know! Nominate them at our next general meeting or send an email to postmaster@peaksaddition.org.
Task Force Update - By Renee Manes
October Application for Certificate of Appropriateness (CA):
Council Corner - Contributed by Pauline Medrano
Read more about the Mystery Shopper program and the new City Store.
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August 25, 2007
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A Park in our Past By Evelyn Montgomery
As we finalize our plans for the design of Buckner Park, discussing what elements we want to include in it, I would like to offer some ideas drawn from the history of our neighborhood. History should be a useful study, and I find some excellent ideas for amenities in a successful East Dallas park from the 1880s. Shady View Park was located on San Jacinto on a site that became the old St. Paul’s Hospital, at the end of the streetcar line running from downtown Dallas. It drew people from all over the area. What features did it possess that made it so popular?
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Council Corner By Pauline Medrano
The 2007-2009 Dallas City Council adopted six Key Focus Areas at a retreat a few weeks ago. Those Key Focus Areas are: Public Safety; Economic Vibrancy; Clean, Healthy Environment; Culture, Arts and Recreation; Education and E3 Government, that is an efficient, effective, economical government.
In this issue, I’d like to zero in on one of our key focus areas: Clean, Healthy Environment.
Task Force Update By Renee Manes
Certificates of Appropriateness (CA) for September:
Neighbor Notes
The August Homeowners’ Association meeting spurred some interest among members about the Volunteers in Patrol program, a Dallas Police-sponsored citizen watch and patrol group. Interested members receive training from the police department and then agree to patrol our neighborhood in their cars, with a partner, about one night a month. These volunteers look for suspicious activity and call the police. The marked cars help send a message to criminals that we are serious about fighting crime and that there are neighbors on the lookout for crime. Consistent VIP patrols have been proven to reduce crime in neighborhoods around the nation. Peak’s Addition has several trained volunteers already and simply needs more to get the program jumpstarted again. The Dallas Police Department offers flexibility with the training and the patrolling schedule can also be fitted to meet individual needs. In addition to monthly patrols, volunteers meet once or twice a year. The more volunteers we have, the more frequently we can patrol our neighborhood. If you’re interested in learning more about the program, email postmaster@peaksaddition.org or speak to any board member.
Cameras for Crime Prevention - Options for Neighbors by Elizabeth Nelson
Peak’s Addition neighborhood has been investigating the cost and effectiveness of investing in a neighborhood camera surveillance system. Some neighborhoods have had great success with neighborhood camera systems. Statistics have shown that installing the system can drastically reduce crime as well as provide us with hard evidence to prosecute criminals that are captured by the system.
Still, the effectiveness of the system in an urban neighborhood such as ours is unknown. While the neighborhood continues to evaluate whether this investment will solve our problems, neighbors should be aware of their options to purchase private systems for their homes, if they choose to do so. There are many different companies that offer camera systems, Omni Watch is just one company that has provided us with a quote to share with neighbors. Peak’s Addition is not endorsing one company over another, simply passing along the information that we have received.
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July 31, 2007
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Summer Social Recap
On July 3rd, PAHA held its monthly meeting and a social at the home of Sherry Swanson and Brent Duncan. Sherry treated guests to tours of the amazing renovations she and Brent have done to the house and then guests mingled with each other over drinks and appetizers. PAHA President J.W. Brasher led a brief meeting. He described the proposed Reconciliation Outreach plan to renovate the Brannon Building at the corner of Peak and Bryan into a charter school. Brasher summarized plans the neighborhood has heard so far and indicated that the Board and Old EDAN believe that a school in this location is a poor use of a great space. Brasher also detailed plans for an apartment complex development near the intersection of Fitzhugh and Live Oak. The apartments are currently slated to be large, upper to medium priced apartments with a Craftsman exterior. Brasher commented that this developer had been very responsive to the concerns of the neighborhoods and made numerous changes after speaking with neighborhood representatives.
Pamela Ashford, our city services coordinator, spoke about her job and updated guests on recycling options in Dallas. She encouraged guests to call her if they have a problem with city services.
After the meeting, guests ate hot dogs and burgers cooked up by Clark Mitchell and Mark Staring and enjoyed the pot luck side dishes. In spite of the heat, everyone had a great evening of good food and good fellowship. Join us for our next general meeting.
Neighbor Notes
Peak’s Addition resident Britney Hardy, of Swiss Avenue (pictured, 3rd from left), was recently recognized along with fellow Girl Scouts.
Girl Scout Troop 1776, which comprises 11 Lakewood girls, has achieved Junior Girl Scouting's highest award, the Bronze Award.
The route to the Bronze Award includes the earning of selected badges and the achievement of other awards, and culminates in a community service project that the girls must organize and execute.
Troop 1776 chose as their service project the preparation and assembly of craft kits for patients at Children's Medical Center. The girls individually each did a "rattle drive" to provide toys for the babies in the hospital.
Congratulations to the girls on this special achievement.
The troop is led by Amy McLarty and Evelyn Hardwick. For information on joining the Girl Scouts, contact Evelyn Hardwick at ehardwick@republictitle.com.
As seen on Lakewood-Now.net.
Task Force Update by Renee Manes
July Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness (CA):
Loving Your Historic House - Energy Improvements - Installation 3 by Norman Alston
Besides last month’s caulk-o-rama that I recommended, there are a number of other easy or relatively easy things you can do to improve the energy efficiency of your home without compromising historic integrity or looks. Here are some things to remember when the time comes to reroof:
The City of East Dallas by Evelyn Montgomery
The City of East Dallas: If you live within the boundaries of our Homeowners’ Association and your house was built before 1890, your house was not born a citizen of Dallas.
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Ask the Peak’s Edition
Submit questions to ask@peaksaddition.org to be answered by neighbors in the know!
1. Why has Julian’s closed?
Devoted Julian’s fans are trying to find out why this great neighborhood find suddenly closed its doors in early July. Stay tuned for answers and hopefully a reopen date!
2. What happened at the carwash on Gaston at Fitzhugh on Saturday, July 28th?
Officer Keith Allen, our ICP officer, will be at the August 7th general meeting - show up to find out more.
3. Is there an update on MZ Grocery on Worth?
A hearing regarding the protest of MZ Grocery’s TABC license is scheduled for September 12th at 10:30 a.m. Details will be published in the next issue and on the website.
The Peak’s Edition cannot guarantee that every questions submitted will be answered or published.
June 22, 2007
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Buckner Park Update -- By Steve Bourn
A great time was had by all at the Buckner Park fundraising and knowledge raising Sunday afternoon June 10th. The event was held to increase the surrounding neighborhood awareness of the potential jewel in the crown for not only Peak’s Addition but also the surrounding neighborhoods including Alcalde, Munger Place, Junius Heights, and Swiss Avenue Historic Districts.
“Deep in the Rhône Valley” Wine List
Wine list from the Second Annual PAHA Wine Crawl held in June 2007:
Guigal, Côtes du Rhône blanc 2005
Tavel rosé, Ferraton Père et Fils 2005
P. Lessec, Costières de Nîmes 2003
Ferraton, Côtes du Rhône, Samorens 2003
Domaine de La Janasse, Côtes du Rhône 2005
Ferraton, Crozes Hermitage, La Matinière, 2004
La Cave Warehouse 214.747.9463
Neighbor Notes
PAHA would like to thank these members & neighbors for recent contributions:
Wine Crawl: Robert Kam, Sara & Jim Anderson, CJ & Jason Tucker, Jacque Gavin
Picnic in the Park: Pat Wittig
Photography: Zelman Brounoff
Newsletter: Shari Hartrick, Evelyn Montgomery
Volunteer opportunities are abundant for Home Tour planning. Contact JW Brasher.
As you have events or news on your street, email newsletter@peaksaddition.org or your Block Coordinator for publication in the newsletter or website. For information on Block Coordinator contacts or how to become one, see contacts.
See the web for the new PAHA online store and new section for
zoning updates!
The Second Annual Wine Crawl was a great success! See pictures.
Council Member’s Corner -- Contributed by Pauline Medrano
Give Graffiti the Brush! There’s nothing worse than neighbors coming together to beautify their community only to be slapped in the face with random graffiti spray painted on street signs, buildings or fences. There is no such thing as a graffiti artist – they are criminals. According to the Dallas Police Department, it is a common misperception that most graffiti is done by gangs when in fact gangs are responsible for less than 10% of graffiti nationwide and locally. Despite who is responsible for the graffiti, the negative result to the community is the same. When graffiti is allowed to take over a neighborhood it triggers other crimes. Tackling this problem is fundamental to creating safe, sustainable and prosperous communities. That’s why it’s important to remove graffiti quickly.
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Task Force Update -- By Renee Manes
June Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness (CA):
Loving Your historic House - Energy Improvements - Installation 2 -- By Norman Alston
Last month I gave you a Don’t and there’s another big Don’t I need to address, but later. Let’s talk about Do’s now because there are lots of things you can do effectively.
Legend of the Sleeping Porch -- By Evelyn Montgomery
The sleeping porch pops up at least once in every historic home tour, not as a porch but as an enclosed and finished room that once was a sleeping porch. The room’s former purpose is always mentioned, followed by a reference to the desirability of sleeping outside in the Texas summer. With the spring tour season over and our own home tour coming in the fall, it’s a good time to see how much more there is to the idea of the sleeping porch.
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May 26, 2007
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May 25, 2007
Second Annual PAHA Wine Crawl - Featuring Junius Street
On June 2nd, please join your fellow PAHA members for a Junius Street wine crawl. Taste some phenomenal wine selections chosen specially for PAHA by Francois at La Cave Warehouse.
Members and friends enjoying the
First Annual wine crawl in May 2006
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Web Bonus
Keep abreast of important events in the city by subscribing to the PAHA website. This feature notifies you every time news is posted to the site. From political debates and crime alerts to community meetings, public symphony concerts, and preservation events, stay tuned to all the news beyond the Peak’s Edition! If you have any questions on setting up this feature, contact webmaster@peaksaddition.org.
Garden Tips for June - by Shari Hartrick
- Plant Lantana and Coleus for added color and heat tolerance.
- Plant Salvia, Zinnas, Periwinkles and Caladiums this month.
- Plant turf grasses in seed form or sod this month. Fertilize existing grass. Mow Bermuda to 1 1/2 inches. Mow St. Augustine to 2 inches.
- Plant sweet and hot peppers as well as tomatoes this month through July 1st.
- Prune spent flowers from annuals to encourage new blooms.
- Pinch back mums to encourage branching out before fall blooming season.
If preferred, let mums bloom for spring then dead head for reblooming this fall.
- Remember to add 3-4 inches of mulch to all beds for weed control and to aid in moisture retention for the root systems.
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Neighborhood Notes
What was your house doing during World War II? I am a Peak’s Addition resident researching east Dallas houses that were converted to multi-family residences during World War II. These conversions were done to provide housing for war workers and were encouraged by the federal government. I am interested in the physical changes made in the houses at the time, and the challenges they presented as the houses have been restored. I am also interested in hearing about the experiences of people who lived in the houses during the war conversions. I hope to present a paper of this subject at the Ninth Annual Dallas History Conference on January 26, 2008.
If you have any information to share, contact: Evelyn Montgomery, emontgomery@dallasheritagevillage.org, 214.413.3670.
June is American Rivers Month. Talk to PAHA kayaking expert Nathan Galbreath about his hobby!
Loving Your Historic House - By Norman Alston
Energy Improvements - Installation 1
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Task Force Update - By Renee Manes
May Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness (CA):
Julian's
Julian Mancia has recently opened Julian’s, a Panaderia at Gaston and Carroll, right next door to the Subway. Mancia, originally from El Salvador, but most recently from the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, moved to Dallas to follow a dream of opening his own business. He said that Dallas offered good schools and a better standard of living than Los Angeles did, and since he had some family here, he decided to “give it a go.”
The Streets Where We Live - By Evelyn Montgomery
The resurgence of east Dallas has brought opportunities to profit in real estate, and this is nothing new in our neighborhood. While John Neely Bryan is considered the founder of Dallas because he claimed the first land in what is now downtown, the second man to stake a claim began the movement of Dallasites to the east. John Grigsby (as in Grigsby St.) arrived while Bryan had gone home to fetch his family. Where east Dallas streets like Ross join the downtown grid at odd angles, we see a graphic representation of the clash between Bryan and Grigsby and their overlapping claims.
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May 7, 2007
Got News?
Do you have a neighbor with news to share? Have a question to ask of your neighbors? Want to advertise in the next Peak's Edition? We need people to write stuff for the Peak's Addition newsletter & website! Send content to newsletter@peaksaddition.org.
We're also looking for contributors for our regular columns on a rotational basis. Interview questionnaires have been developed to get you started! You don't have to be a great writer - our team will edit for you! If you're interested, contact newsletter@peaksaddition.org.
April 22, 2007
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Neighborhood Notes - May 2007
Participate in the National Association of Letter Carriers 15th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 12th. Fill a study bag with nonperishable foods and leave it next to your mailslot for collection.
May is National Bike Month. Talk to PAHA bicycling enthusiasts Zelman Brounoff and Robert Kam about their hobby!
Altar Ego Weddings
Jennifer Ashford, a PAHA member, has launched a wedding consulting company! Altar Ego Weddings is a full-service wedding consulting firm that offers packages ranging from “day of” services to full-service wedding planning and customized packages. Jennifer's focus is on taking all stress out of wedding planning process and the big day! Altar Ego Weddings is running specials on all packages. If you know someone who needs help planning a wedding, please visit www.altaregoweddings.com for more information.
Task Force Update By Renee Manes
April Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness (CA):
Newsletter Distribution Volunteers By Janet Staring
A special thanks to these individuals who take the time each month to deliver the newsletters on their streets so that we can all stay informed on the happenings in the neighborhood!
Pat Reeder -- Reiger
Bryan Lutkehaus -- Worth/Alcalde
Jim & Sara Anderson -- Swiss
Bill Arnquist -- Sycamore
Jean Lamberty -- Victor
Mary Beth Galbreath -- Gaston
Robert Kam -- Junius/Trellis Ct.
Shirley Campbell, Jacque Cook, JW Brasher, Clark Mitchell, Mark Staring
March 24, 2007
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Calling All Neighbors! by Mary Beth Galbreath and Courtney Buterbaugh
Calling all neighbors! You know you're just looking for the right spot to plug in.
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Recycling Update By Jean Lamberty
The City of Dallas is taking registration from homeowners who want a free roll cart to use for recycling. These roll carts will replace the blue bags and will make recycling even more convenient. They will only be delivered to homeowners who request one, so sign up now to make sure you receive one. Reduce, reuse, recycle. Learn more and register at: http://www.dallascityhall.com/html/recycling.html
Task Force Update By Renee Manes
March 2007 Certificate of Appropriateness (CA) applications:
Casa Colonial
A new shop called Casa Colonial recently opened at Peak and Bryan! Rita Banos, a member of PAHA, along with her sister Sara Vazquez, create island-inspired linens and bedding. The sisters’ Cuban-inspired Havana 1515 line is sold nationwide at specialty stores and Neiman Marcus. The new Casa Colonial line takes its cue from Caribbean style.
Casa Colonial, 1322 Peak Street, 214.941.8700; Store Hours: Monday through Friday 11 a. m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment.
--by Courtney Buterbaugh
February 28, 2007
Buckner Park Update -- by Elizabeth Nelson
Forward momentum continues with the design and implementation of the new and improved Buckner Park master plan. Several volunteers stepped forward to provide input and design expertise for the master plan design. This neighborhood task force, consisting of residents primarily from Peak’s Addition, will begin a series of meetings with the Parks Department landscape architect within the next few weeks.
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Neighborhood Synergy: Block Coordinator Proposal -- by Brent Duncan
During the last general meeting, members discussed the idea of creating of a new role that could manage and coordinate the goals and initiatives of the larger HA at the block and street level. Allowing the Board to manage the overall, big-picture mission of the Association, these “Block Coordinators” would manage HA activities on their respective blocks, learn and share what is important to their blocks, maintain information flow, and promote cooperation among their blocks and with the larger HA. Some specific roles the Block Coordinators might fulfill could be assisting new and existing homeowners, helping with fundraising efforts, as well as planning block activities and social events.
The proposal was well received during the meeting and was unanimously approved for further exploration. The position’s creation and successdepend largely on your involvement in the development process. We need your input on how this position would benefit your block and the Association. Provide your input by clicking on the Comments link below this article.
Volunteer March -- by Mary Beth Galbreath
Peak's Addition is the place to be! Come be a part of the inner workings! Do any of the jobs mentioned below fit your skills or schedule? Let us know--we're always looking for new volunteers to help make our neighborhood even better! Most of these tasks have already been done before and so steps are known and provided! Most of these are relatively easy ways to get involved. We just need a few people to do the work.
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Opinion Corner -- by Clark Mitchell
Renaissance: a renewal of life, vigor, interest, etc.; rebirth; revival.
In our fourth year of membership in the Peak’s Addition Homeowners’ Association, I have seen a great transformation from what was a small organization with limited direction, to one of vibrant opportunity and renewed energy, from a group that was reactive to a group now that is proactive.
Neighbor Notes
PAHA congratulates:
- Carolyn and Arthur Cirillo on the birth of their daughter, Sophia Alessandra, born February 18th
- Zelman Brounoff on the purchase of a home on Trellis Court
- Clark Mitchell and J.W. Brasher on winning the Preservation Dallas Award for Best Restoration for their home at 4811 Swiss Avenue
Task Force Update -- By Renee Manes
February Certificate of Appropriateness (CA) applications:
Landmark Commission Proposed Changes -- By Courtney Buterbaugh
A meeting on January 30 gathered public input to proposed changes to the Landmark Commission Rules of Procedure. One proposed change of note is the elimination of the neighborhood task forces as they currently exist, with the Landmark Commission able to create these teams as they see appropriate. Many neighbors feel the Task Force is important because they are our liaison to the Landmark Commission and they offer help on Certificates of Appropriateness prior to their being presented to the Landmark Commission. At the next PAHA General Meeting, a discussion and vote will be held to establish the Association’s stance on this matter.
Crime Update -- Information Contributed by Sandy Graham
Because of the crowding at the Dallas County jail, the county is releasing 1000 prisoners. Police expect a large number of those "releasees" could come to East Dallas and the Fair Park area, with potential to cause an increase in theft in our neighborhood. Please be vigilant.
August 20, 2006
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July 13, 2006
Upcomming Events
July 8
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Garage Sale benefitting Boy Scouts
East Dallas Police Storefront, 4545 Bryan
July 15
9:00 a.m. - East Dallas Neighborhood Cleanup
East Dallas Police Storefront, 4545 Bryan
July 27
7:30 p.m. - PAHA Social
Best Cellars, 3205 Knox Street at Cole
August 1
7:00 p.m. - National Night Out
Buckner Park
September 5
7:00 p.m. - PAHA General Meeting
Location TBA
National Night Out
This year National Night Out promises to be better than ever. Games, picnic, and fun for all! We need help for the games and for set up and breakdown. Also, we really need some sponsors! So those of you who now of a neighborhood friend or business willing to contribute, please contact them. Donations of food (hot dogs, buns, ice cream, potato chips, watermelons) , softdrinks, and prizes especially for kids would be wonderful! We also need to determine if there is a band that would be willing to play for free or almost free. So please put on your thinking cap and volunteer by contacting Sandy (segraham@p450bm3.net).
At National Night Out, neighbors on Reiger, Victor, and Columbia will have the opportunity to voice their concerns . A meeting will be planned with city officials to discuss issues such as crime, city services, lighting, trash, homeless, illegal construction, and beautification in that portion of the neighborhood.
Task Force Update
July CA applications are due to Mark Doty, City Hall, on Thursday July 6th (applications due the first Thursday of each month).
Certificate of Appropriateness (CA) Applications for June:
4413 Sycamore Street—new fence, dormer, roof, porch railing, vertical upper porch posts, gravel parking
4517 Swiss Avenue—garage roof height review
4840 Junius Street—remove chimney flue
4840 Worth Street—new driveway, carport, fence, porch railing
5406 Junius Street—reconfigure windows
718 Ridgeway Street—new half story rear addition
What is unusual with the above listings? A clue--look at the addresses. You may notice that the last two addresses are not in our historic district. They are in the newest historic district in Dallas, “Junius Heights Historic District”. Your PSAHD Task Force is temporarily reviewing cases for JHHD along with two of their neighborhood representatives until a task force is set up for their district. CONGRATULATIONS to Rene Schmidt and everyone else who persevered through the exhausting process of creating another wonderful historic district in our Old East Dallas neighborhood!
Neighborhood Business: Chateau de Fromage
Chateau de Fromage hosted the Peak’s Addition Homeowners’ Association June general meeting. Owner Tonia Ashworth shared with the group an abundance of interesting information about her cheesemaking techniques. The company produces handmade all natural goat cheese using artisan methods which have been practiced over centuries. The cheese is made and then wrapped within four days of the milking and the flavor of the cheese reflects this absolute freshness. The texture of the cheese is unlike most other goat cheese because it is extremely creamy.
The group was privileged to sample three delicious cheeses from Tonia’s product line: Fresh Chevre, Truffled Chevre, and Herbs de Provence Chevre. A delicious Artichoke Lemon Spread rounded out the tasting.
Chateau de Fromage is located at 3107 Commerce Street at Hall. Cheese can be purchased at the shop, but call first at 214.744.0605, as Tonia runs the business by herself. It is also sold in local markets such as Central Market and Whole Foods Highland Park. For further information see www.chateaudefromage.com.
Local Talent
It's not often that local singer/comedy writer Laura Ainsworth has a show within about ten minutes of her own neighborhood, but in July, thanks to some fortuitous scheduling, she has two.
June 3, 2006
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