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• Winning week for Woodrow, North Dallas 8 • Statistical leaders for 3A, 4A, 5A, private schools 10

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community 65 YEARS AGO Post 6796 celebrates WWII Japanese surrender 12 FREEDOM DAY EFNT honors 9/11 with community service 12

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Anti-bacterial girl Dawn Meifert creates new kind of protection against gym germs 6

FRIED FRITO PIE East Dallas team wins this year’s fair food contest 13

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Candy corns, changing leaves on the mind

KENDALL KIRKHAM kekirkham@neighborsgo.com neighborsgo.com/kendallkirkham 214-977-8872

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e are less than two weeks away from fall, and I am really getting in the mood for the season. The 100-plus degree days are finally behind us, Friday night lights are shining brightly all over the town and the candy corn is out at Walgreens. For some reason, that single sight has excited me every year. There is just something about those little orange bags of artificial vegetable kernels that make

me as giddy as a kid at Christmas. When the grocery stores finally make way for an aisle dedicated to Halloween candy, I prance around a little on the inside. At the office, we’ve already started looking at Halloween costumes. Not that I will necessarily partake in trick-or-treating, though I wish I still could, but I have always been a big fan of the holiday. What is it that you love about the fall season? The leaves changing color? The return of the pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks? Pumpkin patches themselves? The wardrobe changes? The gorgeous days? (Hello, last weekend!) As we welcome this new time of year, savor the beauty that is Mother Nature by snapping

photos as you see signs of autumn emerging. Post them on neighborsgo.com, so we can all enjoy them, and they may even end up in these pages.

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East Dallas resident Dawn Meifert is the founder and owner of PhitGrips, a nonslip, antimicrobial workout grip that creates a barrier between your hands and the many germs commonly found on exercise equipment. The product, which is the only one of its kind on the market, launched in July. Read the story on Page 6. Staff photo by KENDALL KIRKHAM/neighborsgo

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WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE: SEPT. 10-18

NON DISTRICT FRIDAY FOOTBALL — • BRYAN ADAMS VS. BISHOP LYNCH: 7:30 p.m. at Bishop Lynch High School, 9750 Ferguson Road in Dallas. • LAKEHILL VS. GATEWAY CHARTER: 7:30 p.m. at the Warrior Athletic Complex, 7401 Ferguson Road in Dallas.

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10TH ANNUAL SATURDAY LAKEWOOD LIBRARY FEST AND BOOK SALE — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lakewood Branch of the Dallas Public Library, 6121 Worth St. in Dallas. The event will have free live music, children’s activities and more. Snacks courtesy of Whole Foods Market Lakewood will be available for purchase. The book sale offers thousands of gently used books and includes DVDs, CDs, videos and audio books from 50 cents to $2 each. All proceeds from the sale go to the Lakewood Branch Library. For more information, call 214-670-1376.

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AMERICAN HEART SATURDAY ASSOCIATION START! HEART WALK — 8:30 a.m. in Victory Park at 3090 Olive St. in Dallas. The family oriented event centers around a threemile non-competitive walk. Join the AHA, chairman Darren Rogers and honorary chairman Roger Staubach. Free. Call 214-748-7212 for details or visit dallasheartwalk.org.

‘CHIPS’ TRAINING SATURDAY SESSION — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Northeast Patrol Division, 9915 E. Northwest Highway in Dallas. Citizens Helping in Parking Solutions (CHIPS) is looking for new members who will dedicate a minimum of two hours a month to help cite violators who illegally park in posted handicapped parking spaces. For more information, visit northeastcrimewatch.org.

NON-DISTRICT FOOTBALL — • SKYLINE VS. ARLINGTON BOWIE: 7:30 p.m. at University of Texas-Arlington

BLUE MAN TUESDAY GROUP — 8 p.m. at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, 2403 Flora St. in Dallas. Blue Man Group is best known for its widely popular theatrical shows and concerts that combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a unique form of entertainment. Show runs through Sept.26. For tickets and more information, visit blueman.com/app/ webroot/nationaltour.

2010 MEALS FOR WEDNESDAY THE MINDS ANNUAL LUNCHEON — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Belo Mansion, 2101 Ross Ave. in Dallas. $80 for individuals. Ages 18 and up. The speaker/lunch event supports Metrocare Services, a nonprofit serving children and adults with special needs or mental health challenges. There will also be an edible auction and art sale. Tickets available at metrocareservices.org. For more information, call 214-743-1220.

WELL BY LISA KRON — THURSDAY 8 p.m. at the Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther Drive in Dallas. Presented by the Echo Theatre, Lisa’s here to present her “theatrical exploration.” Her mother’s in the audience — or on stage — or somewhere. But it’s not a play about her mother, Lisa says so. So what is it about? Her story is brought to spontaneous life through a wonderful anything-goes “solo show with other people in it.” Tickets are “pay what you can” to $25. For more information, call 214-670-8749 or visit echotheatre.org.

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JEANNE ROBERTSON FRIDAY AT THE LAKEWOOD THEATER — 7 p.m. at 1825 Abrams Parkway in Dallas. $28.50. Jeanne Robertson is a professional speaker who specializes in hilarious humor based on her life experiences. Speaking to thousands of people annually, she utilizes her funny style to illustrate that a sense of humor is much more than a laughing matter. She has appeared in an interview segment with Morley Safer on 60 Minutes, and has released six CDs/DVDs over the last 11 years. For more information, call 214-821-7469.

BRYAN ADAMS CLASS SATURDAY OF 1970 REUNION — 7 p.m. to midnight at Winfrey Point at White Rock Lake in Dallas. The Bryan Adams High School class of 1970 will celebrate its 40th reunion. Space is limited. For more information, e-mail Jo Carol (Cummings) Slaughter at jc.slaughter@verizon.net.

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27TH ANNUAL SUNDAY DALLAS HOME & GARDEN MARKET — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway in Dallas. From windows and floors, to ceilings and doors, there will be thousands of ideas, products and services all under one roof. One weekend only.

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DEEP ELLUM SATURDAY OUTDOOR MARKET — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the covered parking lot behind Café Brazil, 268 N. Malcom X Blvd. in Dallas. Visitors will find one-of-a-kind, handcrafted wares from local Etsy crafters and independent artists. Musicians from all over the area will take the stage in the tradition of the neighborhoods past. Food and drink specials will be available at bars and restaurants within walking distance of the market. For more information, 972-898-9227.

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Sonya Jackson of East Dallas discussed issues in the Dallas library system with Council Member Dwaine Caraway (far right) during a townhall meeting last month.

Dallas Morning News City Hall reporters Rudolph Bush and Steve Thompson attended town hall meetings held throughout the city where council members listened to feedback about a tax increase vs. service cutbacks. Read their report at tinyurl.com/2a5qcad. They noted that Council Member Angela Hunt, who has been undecided on whether to raise taxes, has said that it’s clear from town hall meetings that many people are willing to support a rate increase if the money is used for tangible services such as streets, parks and libraries. — Nancy Visser, nvisser@dallasnews.com

New associate pastor joins Northridge staff

Information provided by Carolyn Henson.

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Susan Sytsma Bratt recently joined the staff of Lakewood’s Northridge Presbyterian Church as Associate Pastor. She will serve with Senior Pastor, Ben Dorr, who celebrated his first anniversary at Northridge in August. The Northridge congregation is excited about the new phase of leadership that Ben and Susan will bring to the church, and the potential for expansion of the church’s mission and ministry. Susan and her husband Peter moved here from Bryn Mawr, Penn. For the past two years, Susan served as a Pastoral Resident at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church. Northridge Presbyterian Church is at 6920 Bob O Link Drive in Dallas. For more information, call 214-8275521.

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PHITGRIP

SOFT & STRONG

East Dallas fitness buff turns germaphobia into invention

By KENDALL KIRKHAM kekirkham@neighborsgo.com

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ast Dallas resident Dawn Meifert’s self-proclaimed “germaphobia” is turning out to be a profitable fear. The fitness buff has always had a passion for staying in shape, but it wasn’t until three years ago in a gym when she witnessed something that changed her way of thinking forever. While exercising at a nearby station, Meifert saw a man wipe his nose with his bare hand, pick a barbell up and continue to pump iron. Utterly disgusted, a light bulb went off. “There’s gotta be a way to go to the gym and not pick up what other people are leaving behind,” she thought. Meifert started looking for anti-microbial products that would protect her from the germs and bacteria commonly found on gym equipment. There was nothing out there, she said, so she decided to come up with something herself. Meifert got to work, and after much research, testing and elbow grease, PhitGrips are now on the market. The product, which retails for $9.99, is currently available online only, but Meifert is in talks to bring it to Gold’s Gym, other gym chains and major sporting good stores. Since the website’s launch at the beginning of July, about 22 pairs of PhitGrips have been sold each business day.

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How they work The pair of black four-and-a-half inch long non-slip, anti-microbial material is made of liquefied rubber that has been injected with oxygen, which creates billions of air cells with each grip. The agent is mineral-based, and fits comfortably around any dumbbell or gym equipment that requires hand contact. The manufacturer holds the patent for the formula that makes the grip, and Meifert holds the trademark for the brand. The suede-like feel is easy on your hands, so it helps with calluses and blisters, which sometimes develop when wearing fitness gloves, Meifert said. “It’s like a mini Tempur-Pedic mattress for your hands,” she said. The grip also stays dry, so gym-goers can focus on their workout instead of their

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Ultimately, Phitgrips’ founder Dawn Meifert wants to launch a full line of antimicrobial protection products. “I’m a germaphobe,” she said. Meifert is currently working on a longer, thinner version of PhitGrips to be used on shopping carts.

sweaty, slipping hands. On the outside of the grip, a yellow gorilla marks the brandage logo, which Meifert said was chosen because the animal has a tough reputation with a soft side, just like her product.” With frequent wear, PhitGrips last about four to six months. When the logo wears off, Meifert said, that means the grip is starting to lose the antimicrobial protection, so it’s time for a new pair.

MORE INFO Meifert hasn’t paid for any advertising so far; she’s currently using word of mouth and social networking for promotional purposes. • Follow her on Twitter @PhitChic • View her facebook page at facebook.com/PhitGrip. • For more information and to purchase your own pair of PhitGrips, visit phitgrip.com.

The ultimate goal Meifert, who owns her own marketing agency MergeMedia Group, said she already has a longer, thinner version of PhitGrips in the works to be used on shopping carts. Ultimately, Meifert wants to launch a full line of antimicrobial protection prod-

ucts. But after three years of work, she’s having fun just getting her brand out there. “You trade a series of stresses and decisions for a whole different set,” she said. “This part is much more fun — I’m like a kid at Christmas time. … It feels really good so far.”

Meifert said PhitGrips have the capability to be made in any color and with any logo, which is an option that will likely be offered in the future.

WEEK TWO Thursday

Friday BRYAN ADAMS (0-2) AT BISHOP LYNCH (2-0) 7:30 p.m., Roffino Stadium, 9750 Ferguson Road, Dallas THE COLONY (1-1) AT NORTH DALLAS (2-0) 7:30 p.m., Franklin Stadium, 10000 Hillcrest Road, Dallas JESUIT (1-1) AT COPPELL (2-0) 7:30 p.m., 185 W. Parkway Blvd., Coppell FORT WORTH SOUTHWEST CHRISTIAN (0-2) AT GREENHILL (1-1) 7 p.m., 4000 Spring Valley Road, Addison

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For results of Thursday's games, including Woodrow Wilson (2-0) at North Forney (1-1) and Hillcrest (0-1) at Sachse (2-0), visit hsgametime.com/dfw.

BRYAN ADAMS (0-2) AT BISHOP LYNCH (2-0) 7:30 p.m., Roffino Stadium, 9750 Ferguson Road, Dallas

Staff photos by LOUIS DELUCA/DMN

GATEWAY CHARTER (0-1) AT LAKEHILL PREPARATORY (2-0) 7:30 p.m., Warrior Athletic Complex, 7401 Ferguson Road, Dallas DALLAS ACADEMY (2-0) AT AUSTIN HILL COUNTRY CHRISTIAN 7:30 p.m., 12124 RR 620 North, Austin

kyline QB Devante Kincade (9) is collared by St. Thomas Aquinas defender Jelani Hamilton (99) at the end of the first half during the Dallas Skyline High School vs. St. Thomas Aquinas (FL) high school football game at the Kirk Herbstreit National Kickoff Classic held at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington on Sept. 6. St. Thomas Aquinas won 31-3.

FORT WORTH ALL SAINTS (2-0) AT BISHOP DUNNE (2-0) 7:30 p.m., 3900 Rugged Drive, Dallas

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Accepting defeat

Skyline QB Devante Kincade (9) is hit by St. Thomas Aquinas DL Tyler Drake (87) as he throws a pass in the third quarter.

FORT WORTH COUNTRY DAY (2-0) AT ST. MARK'S (0-1) 7:30 p.m., 10600 Preston Road, Dallas

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Down and out Warriors fall short to Frost Polar Bears in season opener By GIGI EKSTROM neighborsgo | White Rock | M Streets | Lakewood

The Lakehill Preparatory Warriors took on the Frost High School Polar Bears Sept. 3 in Lakehill’s season home opener. The first half was shaky for the Warriors, who turned the ball over twice and allowed several

Gigi Ekstrom contributes to neighborsgo.com on behalf of Lakehill Preparatory School.

Winning Wildcat

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The Lakehill Warriors take the field through a welcome banner in their season opener Sept. 3.

Bulldogs roll over Diamond Hill-Jarvis

Carl Harris rushed for 212 yards and three touchdowns to lead Woodrow Wilson (20) over Fort Worth Eastern Hills (0-1) at Franklin Stadium Sept. 2. Harris gained 85 yards in the first quarter and scored Woodrow Wilson’s first touchdown for the 7-0 lead that it took in at halftime. He added 83 yards in the fourth quarter, scoring his third touchdown with 1:15 left to secure the win.

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Left: The North Dallas High School cheerleaders keep the spirits up at the game against Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis Sept. 3. This year’s group includes (front, from left) Xochitl Ramirez, Bonita Meadows, Spike, Keldrick Lane; (back) Susana Flores, Tania Zapata and Adriana Tatum. Below: Senior running back Geremy Alridge scored on a 30-yard run on North Dallas’ first play. North Dallas beat Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis, 44-13.

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long runs that set up touchdowns for Frost. Lakehill turned up the heat and dominated the second half, scoring twice while holding Frost scoreless. Unfortunately for the Warriors, the 21-0 deficit going into the second half was too large to overcome, ending in a 21-12 victory for Frost. Lakehill’s offense was led by seniors Tyler Wentz and Charles Burch, with outstanding defensive performances by Stephen Thompson, Jimmy LaBrie, and Cris McCarty. The Warriors are now one and one as they head into this week’s home game against Dallas Gateway.

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WEEK ONE STATS CLASS 5A

CLASS 3A-OTHERS RUSHING

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RUSHING Player, team Att. Joseph Bergeron, North Mesquite.............60 Jamal Turner, Arl. Sam Houston ...............58 Cam McDaniel, Coppell ............................73 Desmond Roland, Lake Highlands .............45 Kenneth Farrow, Hurst L.D. Bell ...............51 David Wesley, Sachse..............................27 Damon Bullock, Mansfield........................40 C J Kirk, Keller Central .............................41 Tavarrean Dickerson, Arlington ................35 Miles Onyegbule, Arlington......................44 Rufus Mason, FM Marcus.........................33 Jonovan Griffin, McKinney Boyd ...............29 Tyler Barke, Richland...............................29 Hunter Lee, Flower Mound .......................39 Tank Mitchell, Gar. N. Forest ....................42 Treyvon Green, Rowlett ...........................50 Jonathan Williams, Allen.........................28 Chris Simpson, Duncanville ......................41 J. J. Gibbs, Haltom ..................................46 Jordan Booty, Richardson ........................46 David McKenzie, W.T. White ....................33 Tareyton Banks, Irving Nimitz ..................39 Danzel Williams, Arl. Martin ....................46 J.W. Walsh, Denton Guyer .......................28 John Lacour, South Garland......................35 Terrence Tusan, Euless Trinity..................14 Dagan Newsome, FM Marcus ...................26 Justin Torris, Gar. N. Forest .....................29 Kevin Merrill, Plano.................................23 Marcus Calhoun, Keller F. Ridge................40 Jordan Spencer, Garland ..........................29 Antoine Jimmerson, DeSoto.....................20 TeCory Smith, Saginaw............................28 Nick Cooper, Arl. Lamar ...........................39 Nathan Meadors, Plano East ....................27 Treavon Walton, Denton Guyer.................28 Collin Strahan, Mes. Horn ........................31 Jacob Jones, Justin Northwest .................32 Stephan Turner, South Garland.................16 Tevin Williams, Euless Trinity ..................24

Yds. TD 478 2 442 6 404 4 358 4 340 2 339 4 338 8 320 2 317 1 314 4 307 4 302 3 289 5 287 5 286 4 281 4 281 3 264 2 252 5 250 3 239 3 230 4 225 3 217 5 217 2 197 4 182 2 181 2 180 1 177 3 173 1 172 2 172 0 169 1 166 3 163 1 162 1 161 2 161 3 161 3

PASSING Player, team C-A-I Paul Millard, Flower Mound .............55-78-0 Ryan Pyles, Keller F. Ridge ...............41-71-3

Yds. TD 761 8 700 4

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RECEIVING Player, team No. Steven West, Keller F. Ridge ....................17 Devante Lacy, Grand Prairie .....................23 Jalen Parker, Duncanville.........................21 James Driskell, McKinney Boyd ................20 Hunter Lee, Flower Mound .......................17 Brian Wetzel, Jesuit................................24 Cameron Martin, Keller ...........................10

Yds. TD 403 4 380 4 342 4 318 1 286 3 273 4 242 1

Gabe Dunlap, Plano East ..........................12 Jakeem Grant, Mes. Horn.........................14 Michael Reynolds, Arl. Bowie .................... 6 Malcolm McKenney, Duncanville ................5 Lovett Gibson, Cedar Hill .........................13 Ja’Taveon Green, Garland ......................... 9 Avery Lewis, Richardson..........................11 Brandon Hamilton, Plano .........................11 Jake Oliver, Jesuit ..................................13 Phillip Smith, Midlothian .........................11 Ted Hull-Ryde, Grapevine.........................13 Quentin Gardener, Denton Guyer................8 J.J. Gaines, Irving Nimitz .........................14 Chas Taylor, Flower Mound ......................14 DeVonte Sunwenghan, Lake Highlands .......8 Jonathon Lee, Allen.................................. 7 Wesley Hawthorne, Arl. Martin ................10 Zack Sanchez, Keller Central...................... 6 Johnny Haynes, Irving MacArthur.............13 Peyton Williams, SL Carroll ......................13 Chris Smith, FW Paschal ..........................11 Khari Burns, Keller Central........................ 4 Lorenzo Smith, Richland ..........................11 Blake Ohm, Keller F. Ridge .......................10 Nathan Meadors, Plano East ..................... 6 Ryan Garrey, Plano East............................ 7 Jarvis Baxter, Gar. Lakeview ....................10 Brandon Carter, Euless Trinity................... 7 Trent Dennington, Coll. Heritage ................7 Reed Cheatham, Keller ............................. 8 Kelton Specks, Cedar Hill .......................... 5 Josh Brake, Flower Mound ........................ 5 Carl Lee, Lewisville .................................. 8

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SCORING Player, team Pts. Damon Bullock, Mansfield ....................................... 54 Hunter Lee, Flower Mound....................................... 54 Brian Wetzel, Jesuit................................................ 44 Jamal Turner, Arl. Sam Houston ............................... 36 J.W. Walsh, Denton Guyer ....................................... 30 J. J. Gibbs, Haltom .................................................. 30 Treyvon Green, Rowlett........................................... 30 David Wesley, Sachse.............................................. 30 Tyler Barke, Richland............................................... 30 Antoine Jimmerson, DeSoto..................................... 26 Miles Onyegbule, Arlington...................................... 26 ..................................................................

CLASS 4A RUSHING Player, team Att. Jabari Anderson, Wylie East.....................49 Carl Harris, Woodrow Wilson ...................56 Sean Flynn, Crowley ................................36 Cory Franklin, Everman............................31 Airron Cowthran, Adamson ......................31 Diondre Preston, Molina ..........................15 Trevante Ebron, Lincoln ...........................40 Daniel Thomas, Pinkston .........................41 Trevone Boykin, West Mesquite ...............32 Adrian Oliver, Terrell...............................29 Juan Villareal, Forney..............................27 Larry Cheeks, Crowley .............................27 Paul Franklin, South Oak Cliff ...................25 Zarron Dove, Ennis..................................44 Josh Broach, Rockwall .............................49 Antwan Bradshaw, FW South Hills............19 Geremy Alridge, North Dallas ...................17 Jay Ajayi, Frisco Liberty...........................17 Spencer Cowley, Frisco Heritage ...............16 Ross Hudson, Rockwall-Heath..................21 Dalyn Williams, Lake Dallas .....................41 Silas Jefferson, Conrad............................46 Austin Allen, Frisco.................................27 Ishmael Harrison, Red Oak.......................10 Preston Miller, Highland Park...................20 Cameron Washington, Corsicana...............34 Qwaii Clark, Adamson .............................20 Xavier Williams, Mans. Summit ...............32 Freddie Warner, Pinkston ........................21 Louis Seales, Molina ...............................23 Brylen Williams, McKinney North .............22 Travis Tarver II, McKinney .......................23 Adrian Williams, Carr. Creekview..............34 Mark Russell, Keller Tim. Creek ................13 Miguel Jiminez, Molina ...........................14 Shea South, Terrell .................................18 Alan Reed, Rockwall................................15 Marquis Jackson, FW Arl. Heights.............11 Davarius Thompson, McKinney.................16 Gary Shelby, Thomas Jefferson ................29

Yds. TD 429 5 357 5 344 3 300 1 295 3 293 3 275 2 272 1 262 5 254 4 253 0 250 3 243 2 235 1 218 1 213 2 209 4 206 6 200 2 199 1 192 2 191 2 190 2 185 3 181 2 181 0 179 2 175 2 169 2 167 1 166 1 163 2 159 0 158 3 155 2 154 1 153 3 152 2 150 1 148 1

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Corey Wesley, Plano East.................32-47-1 Tommy Alvarez, Grand Prairie ..........47-79-2 Driphus Jackson, Cedar Hill ..............38-56-1 Mike Savage, Jesuit ........................50-74-0 Divan Ealy, Duncanville....................28-44-2 Ryan Polite, DeSoto ........................44-68-3 J.W. Walsh, Denton Guyer ...............23-35-0 Alec Morris, Allen ...........................26-39-0 Dillon Fairbanks, Midlothian ............33-50-1 Tyler Park, Keller ............................25-42-1 Jonovan Griffin, McKinney Boyd .......31-51-0 Adam Charles, Irving Nimitz.............34-50-1 DeAndre Grimes, Lewisville .............33-51-3 Connor Michelsen, Plano..................30-50-1 Jeff Calvert, Coll. Heritage ...............34-58-2 Collin Strahan, Mes. Horn ................27-39-1 Shahzeb Khan, Irving MacArthur.......30-56-4 Tanner Tausch, Keller Central ...........17-39-3 Joe Minden, Coppell ........................29-50-0 Drew Ahmuty, SL Carroll..................31-44-2 Sergio Cantu, Arl. Bowie ..................24-34-2 Kyle Aubuchon, Hebron ...................12-18-0 Chris Hanson, FW Paschal ................34-64-3 Josh Price, North Crowley ................21-55-3 Michael Ketchmark, Lake Highlands .......22-32-2 Davonte Black, Gar. Lakeview...........20-40-3 Tyler Barke, Richland.......................29-38-1 Miles Onyegbule, Arlington..............30-52-2 Jared Johnson, S. Grand Prairie ........26-41-0 Brett Harbin, Grapevine...................30-54-4 Quentin Hasten, Mans. Legacy .........21-33-0 Aaron Shockey, Haltom ...................27-51-2 Charles Taylor, Mans. Timberview .......22-45-1 Aric Stock, Rich. Berkner..................17-38-2 Jake Lanford, Mesquite ...................18-38-2 Scott Brand, Sachse ........................18-35-3 Jamal Turner, Arl. Sam Houston .......22-41-2 Dawson Hadnot, Garland .................10-18-0

Player, team C-A-I Treveon Thibodeaux, Kimball............40-61-2 Nick Foster, Frisco Centennial ..........52-72-1 Mac Morse, Rich. Pearce ..................49-71-3

Yds. TD 661 10 620 4 602 3

Garrett Simpson, The Colony ............39-71-3 Beau Nowell, Mes. Poteet................30-46-1 Andrew Mitchell, TC Byron Nelson.......29-57-0 Taylor Corbin, Royse City .................35-63-8 Trevone Boykin, West Mesquite .......33-54-2 Tyler Kirkindoll, Frisco Wakeland ......26-39-2 Nash Knight, Denton Ryan ...............32-48-0 Cameron Cutrer, Corsicana ...............18-32-4 Alan Reed, Rockwall........................27-37-2 Tyler Skaggs, Birdville .....................27-49-4 Nicholas Ramirez, Wylie ..................33-49-1 Jacob Stone, FW Boswell .................28-56-2 Curtis Tekell, Ennis .........................27-40-1 Xavier Williams, Mans. Summit........30-41-0 Sean Flynn, Crowley ........................14-24-0 Shea South, Terrell .........................15-20-1 Jesse Brubaker, Wylie East ..............17-32-1 Rocky Reyes, Hillcrest .....................15-24-1 Jake Howeth, Highland Park.............28-43-1 Hobie Harris, McKinney ...................13-25-0 Dorsey Griffin, Arl. Seguin ...............21-41-1 Piers Christian, Woodrow Wilson ........21-35-2 Jalen Jordan, Bryan Adams ..............16-41-5 Robert Somborn, McKinney..............13-28-1 Pedro Galvan, Carr. R.L. Turner .........17-27-1 Ross Hudson, Rockwall-Heath..........20-30-0 Zack Smith, Frisco Liberty................10-14-0 Davon Hodge, Lancaster ..................16-27-1 Jeff Davis, Frisco ............................18-36-2 Silas Jefferson, Conrad..................... 9-17-1 Chris Gibson, FW Eastern Hills .........12-32-2 Wesley Harris, FW Southwest........... 8-17-3 Omar Valadez, FW Arl. Heights.......... 7-10-0 Claud Person, Red Oak .....................10-14-1 Juan Villareal, Forney......................12-23-2 Rafael Sarabia, Thomas Jefferson .......13-31-3 Devynn Bridow, Everman .................... 6-8-0 Brooks Teeter, Waxahachie..............11-22-0

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3 5 3 2 1 3 4 4 2 4 2 2 3 4 3 1 2 2 3 0 1 2 0 1 3 2 0 1 0 2 2 0 3 1 1 1 0 1

RECEIVING Player, team No. Gerald Thomas, The Colony ......................18 Christian Hines, Corsicana .......................12 Austin Franklin, Kimball ..........................11 Wes Davis, Rockwall ...............................10 Justin Velasquez, Mes. Poteet..................12 Blake Durant, Rich. Pearce .......................18 Zach McCown, Frisco Centennial ...............11

Yds. TD 288 2 265 4 224 3 219 0 215 1 199 0 194 1

Demarcus Ayers, Terrell ........................... 9 James Bailey, Everman............................. 4 Corey Coleman, Rich. Pearce.....................14 Sir Davis, Arl. Seguin................................ 7 Shaquille Dottin, Woodrow Wilson ...........12 LaBradford Harrold, Crowley ..................... 4 U’Monta Hall, Conrad ............................... 4 Josh Weathers, McKinney......................... 5 Jared Floyd, Rich. Pearce........................... 9 Seth Smith, Ennis .................................... 6 Marcus Edwards, Kimball.......................... 3 Gary Owens, Jr., West Mesquite.................9 Cole Nead, Frisco Centennial ....................10 MacKenzie Logan, McKinney ..................... 9 Nate Perkins, Birdville.............................. 5 Jermaine Merdock, Wylie.........................14 Ryan Lexa, TC Byron Nelson ...................... 9 Chase Graham, Mes. Poteet ...................... 5 Teriyon Gipson, Kimball............................ 7 Devin Duke, FW Boswell ..........................11 Brandon Jenkins, Birdville .......................10 Tony White, Hillcrest ............................... 5 Devante Turner, Terrell............................. 7 Dalton Stogner, Highland Park..................10 Avery Fuller, McKinney............................. 4 Jacob Benator, Wylie................................ 6 Brad Sciula, Frisco Wakeland..................... 7 Corey Callicut, South Oak Cliff ................... 6 Mark Stewart, Frisco Centennial ................9 Brendan Pegg, Mans. Summit.................... 8 Rodriguez Hayes, Frisco Wakeland..............7

193 186 182 172 154 148 146 138 137 137 134 133 131 127 127 118 118 116 115 114 112 111 110 108 106 106 104 102 102 102 101

0 1 1 1 1 3 2 0 1 1 2 0 2 0 2 1 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 2 1

SCORING Player, team Pts. Lesley Booker, Forney ............................................. 36 Jay Ajayi, Frisco Liberty........................................... 36 Carl Harris, Woodrow Wilson ................................... 32 Airron Cowthran, Adamson ...................................... 32 Jabari Anderson, Wylie East..................................... 30 Trevone Boykin, West Mesquite ............................... 30 Jake Howeth, Highland Park..................................... 26 Freddie Warner, Pinkston ........................................ 26 Corey Coleman, Rich. Pearce..................................... 24 Adrian Oliver, Terrell............................................... 24 Johnny Humphrey, South Oak Cliff............................ 24 Christian Hines, Corsicana ....................................... 24 Geremy Alridge, North Dallas ................................... 24 Dorsey Griffin, Arl. Seguin ....................................... 20 Austin Franklin, Kimball .......................................... 20 Ryan Lexa, TC Byron Nelson ..................................... 20

Player, team Att. Carlos Cruz, Scurry-Rosser .......................43 Je Mikal Jobe, Kaufman...........................38 Tadarious Hawkins, Commerce .................24 Matt Williams, Anna ...............................16 Marcus Shelton, FW Castleberry...............33 Zach Rainwater, Blue Ridge......................15 Mason Guthrie, Pilot Point.......................27 J.P. Price, Pilot Point ...............................42 Tony Sabando, Kennedale ........................32 Jamarick Simmons, Celina .......................20 Brandon Garza, Sunnyvale .......................35 Javelle Allen, Prosper..............................25 Eric Horsley, Madison..............................15 Layton Lowry, Argyle ..............................26 Davion Brown, Carr. Ranchview ................28 John Young, Melissa ...............................27 Shaka Collins, Ferris................................33 Xavier Williams, Carr. Ranchview .............12 Justin Griffin, Aubrey..............................10 Daniel Mendoza, Celina............................12 Brandon Smith, Kemp..............................27 Justin Edwards, Madison .........................19 Haden Watkins, Prosper ..........................20 Rydge Patton, Scurry-Rosser....................13 Stephen Buckley, North Forney.................33 Blake Martin, Lovejoy..............................14 Ryan Kidwill, Ferris .................................15 Anthony Garcia, Celina ............................. 5 Jose Romero, Celina ................................15 Chris Saunders, Life Oak Cliff ...................19 Jose Conchas, FW Castleberry ..................23 Cory Meadors, Anna ................................13 Teverick Boyd, Life Oak Cliff...................... 9 Jason Bryant, Crandall.............................27 Chris Sanders, Roosevelt .........................30 Patrick Tague, Prosper.............................19 Bryce Pearson, Madison...........................13 Tanner Tutle, Sunnyvale ........................... 9 D’Andre Randall, North Forney .................23 Justin Lawler, Kemp................................28

RUSHING Yds. TD 394 7 335 3 261 3 252 4 236 4 229 1 219 3 217 2 217 1 207 4 189 2 182 1 171 3 157 2 157 0 154 1 152 1 151 1 148 2 145 1 143 4 141 2 140 0 139 1 138 1 136 0 129 1 128 2 127 2 121 1 121 1 120 1 119 2 119 0 117 1 114 0 114 3 111 2 110 1 109 2

PASSING Player, team C-A-I Dane Evans, Sanger.........................41-64-2 J.P. Price, Pilot Point .......................41-66-4 Stacy Dillard, Princeton ...................32-71-2 Chris Saunders, Life Oak Cliff ...........21-38-1 Wes McQueen, Melissa ...................26-43-0 Bryce Pearson, Madison...................16-30-0 Davis Kinville, HSAA .......................20-24-0 Austin Aune, Argyle ........................29-53-1 Shawn McCarley, Blue Ridge ............20-42-2 Stephen Buckley, North Forney.........20-47-3 Jacob Stephenson, Celina.................22-33-1 Colton Hutchinson, Nev. Community ......27-56-2 Montana Chitty, Lake Worth ............12-30-0 Brandon Pryor, Crandall ...................23-32-0

Yds. TD 558 5 531 4 462 5 443 3 427 5 402 7 400 5 395 3 376 1 365 5 310 5 292 3 245 2 235 0

RECEIVING Player, team No. Connor Davis, HSAA................................10 Jace Koonce, Blue Ridge............................ 8 CJ Howard, North Forney .......................... 4 Jerome Fellows, Life Oak Cliff ................... 8 Noel Nevarez, Princeton ........................... 6 Malcolm Davis, A. M. Smith ...................... 7 Teverick Boyd, Life Oak Cliff...................... 4 Willie Davis, Pilot Point ...........................10 Ryan Scott, Sanger................................... 9 Nathan Warren, Melissa ........................... 4 Zane Paddack, Sanger............................... 9 Marquise Smith, Madison ......................... 3 Robert Woods, Sunnyvale ......................... 8 Adam Kahne, Argyle................................13 Richard Lambert, North Forney.................. 6 Brandon Melendez, Lake Worth..................3 Roderick Lancaster, Life Oak Cliff ...............8 Matthew Rose, Crandall ..........................11 Seth Farmer, Scurry-Rosser ...................... 3 Parker Norris, Lovejoy .............................. 6 Phillip Jackson, HSAA .............................. 7 Jon Garza, Sanger .................................... 8 Chris Anderson, Frisco Lone Star...............11 Brad Bush, Melissa .................................. 8 Mark Jackson, Anna ................................. 5 Chad Bossow, Argyle ................................ 4 Cody Rhodes, Celina ................................. 3 Jake Goldman, Kemp ................................ 5

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Yds. TD 250 3 188 0 178 4 165 1 158 3 155 1 147 1 144 1 136 1 135 1 128 0 128 2 127 1 126 0 122 1 121 1 120 1 118 0 118 1 111 1 108 0 106 1 103 1 98 0 98 2 95 2 93 1 93 1

Player, team Att. Alex Espinoza, FW Country Day ................24 Kenneth Huggins, Prestonwood Chr. .........24 George Adesanya, Cistercian ....................62 Mark Czaus, Bishop Lynch ........................39 Alex Pier, Irv. The Highlands ....................29 Peter Ashton, Grape. Faith Chr. ................38 Patrick Gonzalez, Irv. The Highlands..........28 Zac Shelley, Parish Episcopal....................39 Alex Sauza, FW Nolan..............................31 Cameron Curry, Dallas Christian ...............51 Jordan Heusinkveld, Carr. Prince Peace ........33 Charles Burch, Lakehill ............................32 Jared Lawson, Arg. Liberty Chr. ................12 Chase Stewart, Coll. Covenant ..................18 Daniel Borejdo, Greenhill .........................20 Daniel Ruiz, Rockwall Christian.................28 Ben Hartley, Lutheran .............................28 Jonathan Venable, Arl. Pantego Chr. .........20 Pat Hoerr, Carr. Prince Peace ....................19 Max McKamy, Greenhill...........................26 Rich Morton, Shelton ..............................32 Ashton Dunnington, Grape. Faith Chr. .......16 Grant Klembara, Lutheran........................27 Zach Gregory, First Baptist ......................38 Hayden Burnett, Garland Christian............28 Michael Shadley, Carr. Prince Peace ..........20 Kenny Culbertson, Carr. Prince Peace.........20

Yds. TD 348 5 331 2 319 0 318 3 293 3 275 0 257 2 256 3 234 3 227 2 225 5 209 2 193 4 174 2 173 1 170 1 168 4 166 3 159 1 157 0 148 0 145 2 144 1 143 1 143 4 139 3 137 2

PASSING Player, team C-A-I Parker Ash, Prestonwood Chr. ..........28-49-2 Trey Harrington, FW Trinity Valley ......40-76-2 Calvin Garrett, Arl. Oakridge ............24-40-1 Zach Gregory, First Baptist ..............30-60-4 Nate Cole, Episcopal Dallas ..............29-51-2 Christian Boese, John Paul II ............25-40-0 Michael Smith, FW Nolan.................25-35-0 Dru Smith, Parish Episcopal .............15-29-2 Case Brabham, St. Mark’s ................23-38-3 Anthony Brodner, Bishop Dunne .......18-40-1 Austin Barr, Coll. Covenant ..............17-32-1 Brock Longcrier, FM Coram Deo ........22-36-1 Justo Garcia, Rockwall Christian .......22-41-0 Foster Sawyer, Arl. Grace Prep .........15-25-2 Alec Barrera, Dallas Christian...........17-26-0 Hayden Burnett, Garland Christian ......10-25-3 Mark Czaus, Bishop Lynch ................15-28-2 Peter Ashton, Grape. Faith Chr. ......... 9-22-1 Tyler Wentz, Lakehill.......................10-24-4 Chase Stewart, Coll. Covenant ..........11-15-0 Dallas Brock, McKinney Chr. .............13-26-0 Ryan Martinez, Shelton .................... 5-28-2 Nick Brienzi, Greenhill .....................14-40-2 T.J. Millweard, FW All Saints............13-20-1 Josh De La Torre, Irv. The Highlands .......11-23-3 Ford Albert, Cistercian.....................10-22-0 Jake Hayes, TCA-Addison ................11-32-1 Luke Thompson, FW Southwest Chr........11-25-1

Yds. TD 552 4 496 2 406 4 406 2 379 1 372 3 358 2 338 2 323 3 306 5 295 2 264 0 239 5 225 2 211 1 208 1 206 2 205 2 203 2 200 0 198 1 178 0 164 2 153 1 143 1 131 1 125 1 114 0

RECEIVING Player, team No. Josh Atkinson, Arl. Oakridge ....................12 Jackson Molina, FW Trinity Valley ............15 Jordan Cross, Coll. Covenant.....................11 Brandon Henry, Prestonwood Chr. ..............6 Riley Standridge, Prestonwood Chr. ..........12 Kenny Bornstad, Grape. Faith Chr. ..............4 John Stephen Khoury, Episcopal Dallas .......8 Aaron Eastin, Rockwall Christian ..............12 Ryan Cook, John Paul II............................. 9 Kenneth Huggins, Prestonwood Chr. ...........9 Robbie DeLeon, First Baptist ..................... 7 Chris Kennard, Parish Episcopal..................4 Ty Templin, FW Trinity Valley...................12 LaDarion Rollerson, First Baptist ..............11 Charles Burch, Lakehill ............................. 5 Caleb Brake, FM Coram Deo....................... 8 Thomas Triplett, Shelton .......................... 3 Jacob Taunton, Coll. Covenant ................... 7 Ryan Nicholson, Arl. Pantego Chr................3 Daniel Walker, FW Nolan .......................... 5 Johnson Ward, Arl. Grace Prep................... 2 Jordan Pitre, Bishop Dunne ....................... 5 Cameron Kline, St. Mark’s......................... 4 Kevin Huffaker, Bishop Lynch.................... 5 Charles Cook, Parish Episcopal................... 3 Job Oderoh, Arl. Pantego Chr. .................... 4 Keith Fields, TCA-Addison......................... 4

Yds. TD 318 4 229 1 211 0 199 1 175 2 162 2 160 0 154 3 148 2 146 1 135 1 133 1 132 0 132 0 120 1 112 0 109 1 103 1 102 1 98 1 97 1 95 2 94 1 92 1 91 1 89 0 87 1

SCORING

Player, team Pts. Carlos Cruz, Scurry-Rosser ....................................... 42 Eric Horsley, Madison.............................................. 26 Jamarick Simmons, Celina ....................................... 24 Mark Jackson, Anna ................................................ 24 Matt Williams, Anna............................................... 24 CJ Howard, North Forney ......................................... 24 Daniel Mendoza, Celina ........................................... 24 Marcus Shelton, FW Castleberry............................... 24 Trevor Agan, Blue Ridge .......................................... 24 Brandon Smith, Kemp ............................................. 24

Player, team Pts. Alex Espinoza, FW Country Day ................................ 36 Jordan Heusinkveld, Carr. Prince Peace...................... 36 Josh Atkinson, Arl. Oakridge .................................... 30 Riley Standridge, Prestonwood Chr. .......................... 30 Ben Hartley, Lutheran ............................................. 30 Hayden Burnett, Garland Christian............................ 27 Mark Czaus, Bishop Lynch........................................ 26 Alex Pier, Irv. The Highlands .................................... 24 Jared Lawson, Arg. Liberty Chr. ................................ 24 Kelly Puls, FW Country Day ...................................... 23

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OAK HILL ANIMAL RESCUE

Animal therapy

Seagoville-based nonprofit offers solace to discarded dogs, cats

By LINDSEY BEVER

OAK HILL ANIMAL RESCUE

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Staff photos by LINDSEY BEVER/neighborsgo

Jim Baker, who co-founded Oak Hill Animal Rescue, says Chili still loves people despite suffering from neurological damage after being thrown over a fence as a puppy.

Chili became a certified therapy dog through a group called Paws Partners a couple of years ago, visiting patients in assisted-living facilities. Jim Baker said the real therapy was “seeing the response in other folks.” The Animal Assisted Therapy program was started in 1985 when a Sheltie was brought into the Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation and used to help a patient, said Linda Marler, education coordinator for Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation and Animal Assisted Therapy program coordinator for Baylor

Healthcare System. Now, the program uses 28 dogs each week across the Baylor Health Care System, which includes the Baylor Medical Center at Garland, Grapevine, Irving, Plano and Waxahachie; Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital in Dallas; the Virginia R. Cvetko Patient Education Center in Dallas; Our Children’s House at Baylor in Dallas, Frisco, Grapevine, Las Colinas and Irving. “[Arlo and Chili] are both very nice dogs,” Marler said, “It might be beneficial to some of

Jim and Bettye Baker founded their own Seagoville-based nonprofit, Oak Hill Animal Rescue, in 2006 to provide a safe haven for dogs and cats that are scheduled to be euthanized at city shelters. Since then, they’ve rescued and found homes for more than 300 dogs, Jim Baker said. Bettye Baker owns her own technology business, Baker Consulting Services, and Jim Baker is a global service executive with AT&T. Their jobs just give them the means to do what they really love to do, Jim Baker said. The rescue shelter is rooted on nine acres. Climate controlled rooms provide shelter as well as outside access for the animals, and outside misters keep the pups cool outdoors. The nonprofit also provides dogs for the Dallas County Juvenile Authorities PREP program, which allows at-risk young men who are interested in a career with animals to learn basic training skills. The Bakers have 54 dogs and 25 cats that are available for adoption. For more information, visit ohar.org.

our patients to see dogs in wheelchairs. … I’m hoping that, especially for our spinal cord patients, it will give them insight that the dogs are happy in wheelchairs.” Arlo and Chili have been cleared and are expected to start as therapy dogs any day. “It inspires me. Really, it does,” Jim Baker said. In spite of everything that happened to Chili, she still loves people. “That’s a success story, Chili,” he said, smiling at the dog, “it really is.”

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Like most dogs, Arlo, a 6-year-old dachshund, and Chili, a 5-year-old American Staffordshire, thrive on attention, affection and, of course, playing together. But unlike other dogs, these two have to work a little harder to get around. They’re in wheelchairs. Arlo, who was found dragging himself along the side of a road three years ago in Irving, was diagnosed with a degenerative disc disease, which has paralyzed him from the mid-back down. And Chili suffers from neurological damage — the result of being thrown over a fence as an 8-week-old puppy. Both dogs can dart about using their front legs, but, without the wheelchairs, their back legs take a beating on the pavement. Nevertheless, their disabilities haven’t slowed them. They’re preparing for Baylor University Medical Center’s Animal Assisted Therapy program, which uses dogs for specific therapy treatments and to raise morale. That’s where Seagoville-based nonprofit Oak Hill Animal Rescue comes in, providing discarded sheltered animals, most of which once awaited euthanasia and are now getting a second chance in life. “We just want to share them,” said Bettye Baker, who founded Oak Hill Animal Rescue Inc., with her husband, Jim, in 2006. “We figure if people see them, it might bring smiles to their faces and, for a little while, take them outside of themselves.” Discarded shelter animals similar to Chili are already familiar with this duty.

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FACES OF THE MILITARY

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VJ Day program held Sept. 2 at VFW Post 6796 VFW Post 6796 held a program Sept.2 to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Japanese surrender during WWII. A total of 22 members and Ladies Auxiliary attended the event. A reading of the newspapers of the day, introduction of WWII members, then a discussion among the members was followed by serving of hotdogs and cake. Information provided by Clarence Jackson.

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‘Freedom Day’ honors lives lost on Sept.11 with community service On Sept. 11, there is one thing bringing 400 North Texas volunteers together – the power of community. Entrepreneurs For North Texas (EFNT) will host its ninth annual Freedom Day Saturday for the benefit of four South and East Dallas organizations: Girls Inc., Park South Family YMCA, Juliette Fowler Homes, Inc. and Dallas Fire-Rescue Station No. 44. The day begins at 7:45 a.m. at the Park South Family YMCA, 2500 Romine Ave. in Dallas. Don Bailey, a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch who was in Tower Seven when the tragic events occurred in 2001, will provide opening remarks. From there, the EFNT-member

The Dallas Arboretum’s “Autumn at the Arboretum: The Great Pumpkin Festival” and Harvest Tea will start back up again this season Sept. 18. Staff photo by JIM MAHONEY/DMN Photo submitted by CLARENCE JACKSON

VFW Post 6796 Sr. Vice Commander Don Thieme and Commander Clarence Jackson discuss copies of the newspaper articles from 1945 announcing the surrender of Japan at the end of WWII.

volunteers will be deployed to the various agencies for a wide range of tasks. Previous EFNT Freedom Days have been held in partnership with organizations including Dallas FireRescue, Catholic Charities of Dallas at the Brady Center, Interfaith Housing Coalition, the Wilkinson Center and more. Freedom Day is a members only service project for the more than 100 North Texas companies that participate in EFNT. Additional information about becoming a member of EFNT and participating in Freedom Day is available at efnt.org. Information provided by Jeffrey Tingley.

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Harvest Tea, ‘Autumn at the Arboretum’ kicks off Sept. 18 The Dallas Arboretum 2010 Harvest Tea will kick off Sept. 18 and run through Nov. 14. The DeGolyer Tea Room is the setting where the teas take place and is nestled in the center of the Dallas Arboretum grounds. The tea takes place seven days a week, with two seating options at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The cost of the tea is $39.95 per person or $48.95 per person for Champagne Tea. Admission to the garden, parking and gratuity are all included. Reservations are required; call 214-515-6610 or e-mail hmckee@dallasarboretum.org to request your reservation. The “Autumn at the Arboretum: The Great Pumpkin Festival” will also kick off Sept.18.

MORE INFO • The Dallas Arboretum is at 8525 Garland Road in Dallas. • For more information regarding Harvest Tea or “Autumn at the Arboretum”, visit dallasarboretum.org or call 214-515-6500.

The festival boasts more than 150,000 fall blooming flowers including chrysanthemums, salivia, coleus, ornamental grasses and impatiens. The Tom Thumb Pumpkin Patch and the gardens are filled with more than 40,000 decorative pumpkins and gourds. Information provided by Terry Lendecker.

LAKE HIGHLANDS

Young artist draws recognition By CHRIS KELLEY

September 10, 2010

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Breed: Grey Domestic Shorthair Age: 1 year Gender: Female About Ashley: Ashley is looking for a fun-loving adult that will keep her occupied with a lot of playtime. She would prefer to be with adults.

Breed: Bichon Frise Age: 3 years Gender: Male About Bailey: Bailey was originally adopted in 2009 after being admitted as an injured stray. His injury resulted in the need for one of his front legs to be amputated, but he’s still 100 percent lovable! He’s a sweet young man looking for some stability after the unexpected loss of his doting mom.

East Lake Pet Orphanage is located inside East Lake Veterinary Hospital at 10101 E. Northwest Highway in Dallas. For information on these and other pets for adoption visit elpo.org.

Like most artists, Nick Graves sees the extraordinary in the objects of everyday life. But what makes the artwork of the Lake Highlands resident standout is his talent in sculpting with Nick Graves a pencil — at the ripe young age of 14. As an eighth-grader at Richardson West Junior High School Visual Arts Magnet, Nick won the top regional prize at the annual Texas Art Education Association’s Junior Visual Arts Scholastic Event (JrVASE). His pencil figure drawing of a toy-sized mannequin reflected in a mirror was selected among hun-

dreds of entries. Nick also won the Texas Education Agency Region X division competition last May from entries submitted by sixththrough eighth-graders. At Richardson West Junior High, Nick was male art student of the year in the Arts Magnet and the male student of the year in the Communication Magnet. “I like to draw what others might overlook,” Nick said, now a freshman at Richardson High School’s Arts Magnet and a Life Scout with Lake Highlands-based Troop 890, on his way to earning his Eagle rank. Nick is the son of Richard and Kathy Graves of Dallas. Chris Kelley is a frequent contributor to neighborsgo.com on behalf of Lake Highlands.

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Texas Fried Frito Pie takes Best Taste award at contest By JEFF MOSIER jmosier@dallasnews.com

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nomic history. “The deep-fried Frito pie is a game changer for fair food,” he said.

the fried-food contest at the State Fair. Holy moly!” The prizes not only bring glory to their creators but also attract long lines of fairgoers willing to wait an hour or more to sample the fair’s hottest fried delicacy. This year’s fair runs from Sept. 24 to Oct. 17. Thomas and business partner Roznowski might be fair fare newbies, but they came to the contest with the backing of Midway royalty. Their food will be sold by longtime friend Nick Bert, whose family has been feeding fairgoers since 1919. Roznowski said they spent six months experimenting with different batters, chilis and chips to find the right combination. Eventually, after extensive testing of recipes on friends and themselves, they found the right mix. “We had to increase our exercise considerably,” Roznowski said.

“It’s kind of like Lucy in the candy factory,” Thomas said, referring to the classic I Love Lucy episode. “You don’t get tired of it. You keep going back.” Mark Zable, creator of Fried Beer, which resembles a brew-filled ravioli, said 2-and-a-half years went into the recipe for a dish that takes only a couple of minutes to deep fry. He said he thought a few times that the recipe would never work but refused to give up. “I knew that it was too good of a concept,” he said. Past winners have included other improbable deep-fried liquids: Coke and latte. One judge suggested the creation of a best engineering award just for the Fried Beer. Often, Big Tex award winners have been desserts dipped in batter and dunked in boiling oil. This was the first year since the contest began in 2005 that a sweet item didn’t win at least one of the two awards. Thomas is hoping his Frito pie won’t be just a one-fair wonder. Some items are giant hits for a year and fade into gastro-

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The victory Sept.6 for the East Dallas men who invented Texas Fried Frito Pie was akin to a rookie winning the Super Bowl MVP. Texas Fried Frito Pie, the creation of Michael Thomas and Richard Roznowski, took top honors when the dish won the Best Taste award. The newcomers bested a lineup of local deep-fry stars to land one of the State Fair of Texas’ most prestigious and most profitable prizes. The fried blend of chili, sharp cheddar cheese and corn chips earned the Best Taste award at the sixth annual Big Tex Choice Awards. Fried Beer was voted Most Creative. Thomas, who came up with the cardiologists’ nightmare that grabbed the top prize, described the Labor Day victory as one of life’s monumental moments – at least in the life of a State Fair food devotee. “It’s once in a lifetime,” Thomas said minutes after being handed the trophy. “It’s getting married, having a kid and winning

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Staff photo by DAVID WOO/DMN

This is the Texas Fried Frito Pie that won the “Best Taste” award; part of the Big Tex Choice Awards at the State Fair of Texas on Sept. 6. The pie has Texas-born chili accented with a hint of sharp cheddar encased in corn chips.

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the Highland Park defense during a recent game. Everman’s explosive offense is impressive, but a truly good team needs a balance of explosiveness and efficiency.

‘Flipped’ just flops

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MATT MUNGLE

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‘FLIPPED’ PG for language and some thematic material; 90 minutes

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Callan McAuliffe and Madeline Carroll in a scene from Flipped.

big screen is a bigger leap than imagined. Flipped is basically safe for the whole family even though it leans further toward drama than comedy. There are a couple outbursts of strong language that seem out of place for the film and the time period. It’s another reason that this one just doesn’t ever seem to cook, even in its own juices. Reiner is still a master filmmaker, but this just flopped. Matt Mungle is a neighborsgo.com contributor.

Also playing Going the Distance: Long-distance relationships are never an easy thing. Even though this is a romantic comedy, most of the humor revolves around Garrett and his two friends. Their conversations and outlook on dating and relationships provide the bulk of the laughs. This allows the film to cross over into the buddy-film genre while never losing the romantic comedy foundation. R for sexual content, including dialogue, language throughout, some drug use and brief nudity; 97 minutes

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PG for language and some thematic breaks free of material; 90 minutes

magine you’re building a team, and you get to pick an offensive unit. I’ll propose two different offenses from which to choose. Your job is simply to pick the one that appeals to you the most. Offensive option No. 1 did not score a touchdown on a play longer than 24 yards. The quarterback threw for 211 yards, completing 72 percent of his passes. Seven different players ran the ball, averaging 5.2 yards per carry. The team won comfortably. Offensive option No. 2 scored five touchdowns of at least 31 yards. The quarterback threw for 101 yards on just five attempts. The team’s running back ran for 171 yards on just 10 carries. The team won comfortably. Which offense would you choose? If you chose No. 1, you took the Lewisville offense, whose efficiency pumped out 34 almost boring points in a 34-3 win over Carrollton Creekview on Sept. 3. If you chose No. 2, you took the highflying Everman offense, which bulldozed its way to a 56-21 win over Fort Worth Southwest on Sept. 3. Either option works. There’s no wrong choice. Clearly, there are advantages to each offense. Lewisville’s offense was an efficient machine that ultimately beat its opponent by consistently gaining a handful of yards at a time. The Everman offense, which scored on plays of 46, 31, 52, 41 and 52 yards in

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