Anyone driving along the A38 between Exeter to Plymouth will have noticed many memorable sights.

Theres the Orange Elephant at Kennford, a life-size replica of aStar WarsImperial scout walker at Ashburton, and the famous Trago Towers near Newton Abbot.

But as you travel between Buckfastleigh and South Brent, off to the left hand side of the road, sits a much quainter landmark - a lonely and isolated church. Where once remote, the church is now, literally, a stones throw from the A38.

The Church of St George the Martyr in the village of Dean Prior, which dates back nearly a thousand years, lies alone, with only a handful of homes for company.

But it wasnt always like the case and prior to the construction of the Devon Expressway, it was part of one of Devons lost villages, bulldozed to make way for the new road.

The village surrounding the church once included a school and cottages, but many of these were pulled down in the 1970s to build the new road, and as a result the church only has a few neighbouring houses, while much of the parish is the other side of the A38 Devon Expressway.

There has been a church on site in Dean Prior for almost a thousand years, with a first church being of Norman origin. St George the MartyrDean Priorwas first recorded by the Bishop in 1186 as part of the possession of the Priory of Plympton, and the first known priest, Gervase of Crediton, was ordained in 1261.

Of his church, however, only the West Tower and font remain. The present building was largely rebuilt in 15 Century on the site of the earlier Norman Church, while the great yew tree in the churchyard was planted in 1780.

The main village of Dean is divided into Lower and Higher Dean with a separate hamlet of Deancombe and has a population of 160 inhabitants.

However, the parish was inevitably affected when it was cut in two by the construction of a dual carriageway.

The village surrounding the church, once included a school, and many cottages, were all demolished when the new road was built.Around the church, now lying directly to the left of the main road, had been Church Town.

Its cottages, church house and school and across the valley and now on the other side of the A38, lie Upper Dean nd Deancombe, with Lower Dean on the other side of the A38, the road that has literally spilt the village in half.

The rest of the village was dismantled for the Devon Expressway and today all that remains of these lost houses are sparse records and recollections.

According to the 2011 census, there are now just 94 males and 107 females living in the whole of parish, a total population of 201 people.

And for much of the 17 Century, one of the most accomplished nondramatic poets of his age was the churchs vicar.

Robert Herrick, the poet best known for Hesperides , a book of poems, which includes the carpe diem poem "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time", with the first line "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may", was the vicar at The Church of St George the Martyr from 1629-1674.

In 1623 Herrick took holy orders, and in 1627, he became one of the several chaplains who accompanied George Villiers, first Duke of Buckingham, in a crusade to liberate French Protestants on the Isle of Rh.

But a disastrous combination of illness among the troops, effective military action by the French, and a storm at sea while Buckinghams ships were retreating to England resulted in the loss of two-thirds of the expedition.

In 1629, Herrick exchanged a life of danger for one of apparent safety by accepting a nomination to the vicarage of Dean Prior.

He was installed as vicar on October 29, 1630 and served as vicar of Dean Prior for 31 years in total, although that period was interrupted during the Civil War.

Herrick was every inch the Royalist and was ejected from his vicarage for refusing theSolemn League and Covenant, so returned to London, depended on the charity of his friends and family and then spent some time preparing his lyric poems for publication, before having them printed in 1648 under the title Hesperides; or the Works both Human and Divine of Robert Herrick , with a dedication to the Prince of Wales.

When King Charles II was restored to the throne in 1660, Herrick petitioned for his own restoration to his living. He had obtained favour by writing verses celebrating the births of both Charles II and his brother James before the Civil War.

Herrick once again became the vicar of Dean Prior again in the summer of 1662 and lived there until his death in October 1674, at the age of 83.

Today,Herrick is allegedly buried in the churchs graveyard within an unmarked grave

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Good news for the Tucson dining community: Renees Organic Oven is spreading its wings. After 15 years of balancing bespoke customer service and nationally acclaimed dishes with a tight bottom line and even tighter dining quarters, the restaurant is moving into a larger space later this year.

To the relief of many, the new location is just around the corner from the old one, in the same sprawling Foothills shopping square. Renee Kreager the friendly public face of the restaurant that bears her name, while husband Steve Kreager holds sway in the kitchen said, We love that were near major attractions Sabino Canyon and Mt. Lemmon. We didnt want to give that up.

Nor will Renees cozy ambience be sacrificed. We know that people love our intimacy as well as our genuine service, but we also know that our current space is a little too intimate, Renee smiled. Its very closed and busy. Were looking at a design that will let people know theyre still part of our dining ecosystem while having their own unique experience within it.

The design will feature a larger kitchen, a bar, and an outdoor waiting area, as well as more tables. Additional parking and greater visibility from Tanque Verde Road are other pluses of the mini-move.

(Note: The change of address will probably occur this summer and, because the new location is so close, the restaurant will only be shuttered for a short while, if at all.)

One thing that will not change is the menu, at least not for the time being and then only to add new dishes, not to subtract any favorites. The menu is very tried and true and loved, Renee said. Indeed, when she attempted to rotate out popular items such as the Thai Curry Pizza, long-time patrons rebelled. The pie returned early this year.

Creative, cross-cultural pizzas like the Thai Curry and Mid-East variety (made with hummus, feta, and olives) were ahead of the culinary curve when Renees introduced them to Tucson in 2005. So were highlighting organic ingredients and accommodating food sensitivities, practices that predate the restaurant.

When Renee became pregnant with her son, she had a mindset shift. I began investigating every ingredient of every food I consumed, Renee said. Some of my family thought I was nuts, but I didnt want to put anything into my body that wasnt healthy.

Although gluten-free pizzas are fairly common now, Renees was the first to offer them regularly. As a result, the restaurant has had plenty of time to get them right.

We tasted all the crusts available and now we are committed to Gourmet Girls, Renee said, referring to a local bakery that only makes gluten-free products. We know that we are paying more, but we would never switch.

Similarly, the restaurant debuted zucchini noodles (aka zoodles) long before they became a supermarket staple. Because theres so much water in them, zucchini spirals tend to get soggy when cooked, but Renees creates an al dente faux pasta that stands up to an array of sauces and protein add-ons. Its all in the timing, according to Renee, who noted the Zucchini Noodle Pasta Primavera has been the number one bestseller two years in a row.

But its the classic dough, perfected over time and made daily on the premises, that is at the center of everything we do, Renee contended. She is referring not only to the pizzas, but also to the focaccia in such creations as the Tailored Tony, topped with beef in marinara, roasted red peppers, basil, and mozzarella; and to the baked-to-order bread that accompanies appetizers like Oh, Honey, featuring local Dos Manos Apiaries honey, chevre, and Arizona pistachios.

And, oh, the calzones, those doughy pleasure pockets! You can have them your way, adding ingredients like roasted chiles, arugula, mushrooms, and house-made sausage to the standard ricotta, mozzarella, and marinara filling. Or you can just go the route taken by Guy Fieri and his Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives crew and choose the spinach dip variety, oozing cheesy, garlicky goodness with every bite.

The Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives segment, which first aired in March 2018, drew hundreds of people to the restaurant so many that it inspired the Kreagers to add patio seating to accommodate some of the overflow. Reruns still draw crowds, to the point that the couple has begun tracking the shows schedule so they can prepare for the deluge.

But even without the sudden customer bursts brought about by Food Network appearances and by major events like the gem show, Renees has had to disappoint diners who found the wait for one of the small number of tables discouragingly long. Adding to the problem: the kitchens diminutive size and limited equipment.

For one thing, Renees does not currently have any flame griddles. The sautees among the most popular dishes are prepared on tabletop burners.

Because guests are honored for what they individually want, many entrees have a note, and the cooks read every one of them, Renee explained. This often creates a lag time on orders, which leads to a slow turnaround of tables.

With a larger, better-equipped kitchen, one cook wont bear the entire burden of starting and bringing a dish to fruition.

But it is not only the difficult-to-meet demand for tables that causes congestion in the restaurant. Takeaway makes up some 30% of Renees business. Even those who phone in advance orders need to linger somewhere for a few minutes to retrieve them. In the new space, a patio with heaters/misters and cushy couches will serve as a waiting area.

So will a seven-seat bar, a perfect perch for those who want a sip and a schmooze while their order is being prepared. A self-described cocktail snob, Renee said the bar will be a bridge to a reinvigorated spirits program.

The program is already robust. In addition to a carefully curated wine and beer list that includes several Arizona varieties, youll also find a selection of mixed drinks made with local and/or organic spirits. These include creations such as the Maya BourbonMaya Teas blackberry sage tea, Whiskey del Bac bourbon, fresh lime juice, and a splash of orange liqueur; and the Desert Dweller, which spikes Cheris Desert Harvest prickly pear lemonade with two ounces of Purity vodka.

Currently, servers are responsible for mixing drinks, and theyre all made to specification from a manual.

For every drink we offer, we have a diagram of how its made, what its supposed to look like, how much ice goes into it, how long to shake or stir it, Renee said. You cant just order a Moscow Mule. We dont have the ingredients for that plus, its not in the manual.

Hiring mixologists to work the bar will add new energy to the cocktail menu and free up servers to focus on bringing over food.

When the Kreagers decided that the restaurants 15th anniversary would be a good time to shake things up, they faced a dilemma. They wanted to be able to serve their fiercely loyal customer base and new potential diners more efficiently, but they didnt want to jeopardize their already thin profit margin.

And so a GoFundMe campaign was born.

This turned out to be a smart move in several unanticipated ways. First of all, it forced them to solidify their plans. The couple had initially thought about expanding to a newly opened space next door, but concluded that starting from scratch was a much better idea.

And once they pinned down and articulated a rough blueprint, several investment angels offered a large portion of the original sum requested. This lowered the goal amount considerably, from $200,000 to $50,000.

In turn, having a less intimidating amount of money to raise inspired more members of the community to pitch in. One person offered to do a scotch tasting, Renee reported. Another offered to do goat therapy on the patio. In both cases, all the profits will be directed to the GoFundMe campaign.

The main foundation of why Renees is so respected is our service, which includes caring about individual food issues, Renee said. If you cant care about what a guest wants, you have no business owning a restaurant.

Its abundantly clear that Renees Organic Oven is heading in the right direction, with a future thats looking brighter than ever.

Renees Organic Oven, currently located at 7065 E. Tanque Verde Rd., is open from 11 a.m. 9 p.m. Tuesday Sunday.

For more information, visit reneesorganicoven.com.

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California is built for outdoor living.

It's time we take advantage of lower building costs and use patio covers in our backyards!

First it's important to know the different types of patio covers.

10 Types (at least)

Awning - no legs

Pergola - open air, maybe no floor

Gazebo - covered roof & floor

Retractable Cover - $700 manual $2500 motorized

Cable Shades - canvas cable canopies - https://www.infinitycanopy.com

Umbrellas - wheels, tilt, offset stand, solar LED lights, misters, fans

Sun Room

California Room

Movable louvers

Trees - evaporation, updraft, shade

Shade is an important job of patio covers! Make sure it'll do its job - Do a shade study. Solar angle in So Cal is 80 in June and 32 in December. That's why it's important to make sure your patio cover does a proper job of shade.

Questions to ask yourself.

How does it interact with the prevailing winds

How does it effect light in the house?

Does it obscure the view? - from downstairs and upstairs

Where and how do you mount it?

There are also a lot of accessories you can add to your patio covers.

It can be lighting, fans, misters, heaters, or tvs.

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Q: My roses bushes are in large pots on my patio, but they have a disease. When I put new plants in the pots, do I need to have new soil for them? Is there anything I can spray on them that will cure this disease?

A: Oh, I so wish you might have attached a photo of the disease. Roses have many diseases. Black spot is most common, of course, and some people confuse damage of thrips with diseases.

However, almost all of the questions Ive gotten over the past 10 years relative to rose diseases have been about rose rosette virus (RRV). It is spread by a wind-blown microscopic mite. Contrary to what some may try to get you to believe, there is no prevention nor any cure.

And none of these three problems is soil-borne, so changing the soil wont offer any help. In fact, if you have RRV in your neighborhood, its time to change to some other types of flowers until a workaround for the virus has been determined. It has been more serious in some parts of Texas than others, notably in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Those of us who have seen far too much of it recognize it on sight. It causes clubby new growth on rank-growing stems that have several times the normal numbers of thorns. The buds do not open properly, and over the course of a year or two, the plants lose vigor and die. As soon as its presence has been determined, infected plants should be dug and removed, put into plastic trash bags and sent to the landfill.

Q: I cannot find a local business that sells Carissa hollies. Any advice?

A: Without knowing where you are or where youve tried, I cant offer much specific help, but what I would suggest is that you talk to the owner of your favorite independent retail garden center. Carissa hollies are the best-selling dwarf hollies in Texas today.

Wait a few weeks until they are stocked up for spring. I would expect that almost every independent retail nursery in Texas will have them in stock. If they dont, they can easily order them in for you.

Q: At our place in the Texas Hill Country, we have a row of five elaeagnus plants that we set out to replace some old and tired hollies. The new plants had done well until the middle one suddenly died.

Cotton once was grown in this soil, so I wonder about cotton root rot. Weve had the property for 30 years and have never had this happen before. What might the cause be?

A: Ive grown and observed elaeagnus for all of my life. Ive rarely seen them die unexpectedly. Lace bugs are the main problem they encounter, and they only cause the plants to lose their color, not to die.

Your photo does look like cotton root rot. Its a soil-borne fungus that can remain dormant in the soil for many years before it attacks susceptible plants. Hollies are highly resistant, which would explain why they would not have died.

Elaeagnus are listed by Texas A&M as tolerant, meaning they will occasionally succumb. So that could be the problem, or this plant might have been hit slightly harder by last summers drought so that it was impacted more than the others. That happens all the time.

Its one or the other, but thats as close as I can come.

Q: We had to have our live oak tree cut down and the stump and surface roots ground out. They were threatening our foundation. How long before the other roots will decay? We want to plant new sod there. Our yard is just too small for trees as large as oaks.

A: HOAs and cities that require two trees in compact urban lots should never recommend live oaks and other large shade trees. Its easy to forget that a tree thats 8 or 10 feet tall with a 2-inch trunk will eventually grow to spread 75 feet and cover an entire city lot.

Those old roots will eventually rot, but it may take many years. They may even try to send up tons of new sprouts this spring. In all candor, it might be easiest to get the folks with the root grinder back in to finish their job. I doubt if youll be able to dig them out by hand.

Q: We hired a lawn care company to care for our yard for the first time last year, but the backyard looks terrible. They didnt pick up the leaves, but merely mulched over them.

Since three large trees contributed to the leaf matter, I feel like the grass was smothered. Could they have brought disease in from other lawns they tend? Do you have any ideas?

A: I doubt if they carried diseases in. You really do need to remove leaves over the three- or four-week period of heaviest leaf drop in autumn to keep from having way too much organic matter being put back into the soil in a short period of time.

Its also possible that all of that shade has weakened your grass, so the decline may have nothing to do with the lawn care company. In the meantime, do get the leaves off the lawn each autumn. Put them into the compost pile or use them as a mulch in flowerbeds.

Mail questions to Neil Sperry, c/o Features Department, San Antonio Express-News, P.O. Box 2171, San Antonio, TX 78297-2171, or email him at SAENgardenQA@sperrygardens.com.

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One of several shaded patios and open spaces at chef Andrew Weissman's bar and grill called The Luxury, which has closed in preparation for its move to the airport this summer. Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen is moving into the space.

One of several shaded patios and open spaces at chef Andrew Weissman's bar and grill called The Luxury, which has closed in preparation for its move to the airport this summer. Elsewhere Garden Bar &

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One of several shaded patios and open spaces at chef Andrew Weissman's bar and grill called The Luxury, which has closed in preparation for its move to the airport this summer. Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen is moving into the space.

One of several shaded patios and open spaces at chef Andrew Weissman's bar and grill called The Luxury, which has closed in preparation for its move to the airport this summer. Elsewhere Garden Bar &

San Antonio River Walk bar and restaurant The Luxury has closed; new Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen plans to open in the space

Star San Antonio chef Andrew Weissman has closed his River Walk bar and grill The Luxury as he prepares to move the operation to the airport this summer.

He sold the warren of storage containers, shaded patios and riverside swings to entrepreneurs Terrin Fuhrmann and Nolan Ellis, who plan to rename the space Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen, which they pledged on Facebook to transform the space into a carefully curated, overly landscaped bar and kitchen experience.

Closing the River Walk location of The Luxury allows Weissman to focus on the airport expansion as well as Mr. Juicy, which he plans to expand to the North Side in the late spring, he said. Mr. Juicy was named the best burger joint from the 2019 Express-News series, 52 Weeks of Burgers. Read the winning rankings here.

No opening date has been announced for Elsewhere. Its representatives could not be reached for comment.

Weissman opened The Luxury in 2013, an ironically named space cobbled together from cargo containers adjacent to the San Antonio Museum of Art on Jones Avenue just north of downtown. From its shady perch above the River Walks Museum Reach, The Luxury sold gourmet burgers, banh mi sandwiches, craft beer and one of the citys best fried chicken sandwiches.

On ExpressNews.com: San Antonios restaurant scene rocked by 2019s high-profile restaurant closings

The operation is moving to the San Antonio International Airport this summer, along with a second location of Weissmans downtown coffee shop Sip Brew Bar & Eatery. Weissmans restaurant portfolio in San Antonio also includes the Olmos Park burger joint Mr. Juicy and the upscale La Cantera restaurant Signature, Inspired by Chef Andrew Weissman.

Mike Sutter is a food and drink reporter and restaurant critic in the San Antonio and Bexar County area. Read him on our free site, mySA.com, and on our subscriber site, ExpressNews.com. | msutter@express-news.net | Twitter: @fedmanwalking

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San Antonio River Walk bar and restaurant The Luxury has closed; new Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen plans to open in the space - mySA

Fremont will soon have to say goodbye to one of its brewpub mainstays. The Red Door which has been serving well-loved craft beers and bar bites since 1988 announced that it will close in early March at the end of its current lease. We evaluated options for relocating but at this time do not have any plans to do so, co-owner Pete Hanning tells Eater Seattle. We cant speculate on what might happen with our space going forward. Washington Beer Blog first reported the story.

Since opening in a historic building that used to house the Fremont Drug Company (and was moved in its entirety about a block away in 2001), The Red Door has represented the old guard of beer bars in the neighborhood, serving up a variety of craft beers before it was so ubiquitous. Its snacks, including the cod and chips, were even featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on the Food Network, and its spacious patio was a destination for bar hoppers in the warmer months.

Of course, a lot has changed in that section of Fremont since the late-80s, with plenty of places around the area to find a healthy selection of beer, including nearby Fremont Brewing Company, The George & Dragon Pub, and Brouwers Cafe. But for those who want to reminisce about the good ol days, there are still a few weeks left to tip a few back at The Red Door.

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You can get a Valentines Day portrait of your four-legged sweetie in a kissing booth from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Odyssey Pets, 14999 Preston Road. Due to the size of the set, photos are limited to one large pet or two small pets per session. $25 for the first pet, $5 for each additional pet in the photo. All proceeds benefit Recycled Pomeranians and Schipperkes Rescue. Call 214-535-6691 to make an appointment (required). facebook.com/odysseypets.

Or have Julia Rigler Photography take a Valentines photo from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Hollywood Feed in Lakewood, 2031 Abrams Road. Photos will be delivered via an online gallery where you can order prints and photo gifts. $25 for an 8x10-size digital file and print release; $5 more for additional subjects (two- or four-legged), with a three-subject maximum. Benefits Border Collie Save & Rescue. facebook.com/bcsave.

Also on the schedule

Homegrown Hounds Dog Deli and Bakery in Las Colinas invites four-leggers to make a Valentines paw painting during store hours through Feb. 16. They are 8 by 5.5 inches, with two styles to choose from (bouquet, bee mine, love bugs or hearts). 5620 N. OConnor Blvd. A $10 donation is requested. 888-929-2697. facebook.com/snackinwaggin.

Canine Companions for Independence will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the nonprofits Irving training center. Along with tours there will be info about applying for an assistance dog, raising a puppy or donating. This one is for two-legged guests only. On Baylor Scott & White Healths Kinkeade Campus, 7710 Las Colinas Ridge. Free. facebook.com/lonestarcci.

HippieHounds Mobile Grooming will be doing nail trims from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Upper Paw boutique in Deep Ellum. Appointments arent necessary. 2809 Commerce St. $10 basic, $15 file, $20 for both; $15 for cats. 214-760-9991. facebook.com/TheUpperPaw.

No Borders Bulldog Rescue will have a yappy hour from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Hop and Sting Brewing Co., 906 Jean St. in Grapevine. facebook.com/nobordersbulldogrescue.

The Elmwood neighborhood will celebrate the grand opening of its community garden and Elmwoof green space from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The lineup includes a blessing of the animals, treats from GreenPet and spay/neuter information from the SPCA of Texas. 2100 S. Edgefield Ave. in Oak Cliff. Free. facebook.com/elmwoof.

All breeds are welcome at the Love Pits pack walk at 4 p.m. Saturday at YMCA Camp Carter in Fort Worth. They are also offering behavioral evaluations for reactive/aggressive dogs from 3 to 4 p.m., by appointment only. 6200 Sand Springs Road. Donations are appreciated. See the rules and register at facebook.com/thelovepit.

Mutts Canine Cantina is warming up for the Super Bowl by giving a free Doggie Dog to pooches who come in wearing their teams jersey or spirit wear from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday in Dallas (2889 Cityplace W. Blvd., 214-377-8723) and Fort Worth (5317 Clearfork Main St., 817-377-0151). Then on the big day (Feb. 4) theyll host a pregame yappy hour featuring $3 Mutts Mosas, bloody Marys and breakfast tacos. Entrance to the play areas is free for members; a day pass is $8.95 (vaccinations required). Theres no charge to sit on the patio. muttscantina.com.

More fun at Homegrown Hounds: Their monthly Cooking for Your Dog at Home class is at 3 p.m. Sunday. $30 per family (includes food to take home). Dogs are welcome. Space is limited. Sign up at homegrownhoundfood.com.

More meet and greets (dogs are welcome at all): The Humane Society of North Texas at the PetSmarts in Roanoke and Arlingtons Lincoln Square, both from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. ... Tails From the Heart Rescue at the Hollywood Feed in Allen from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. ... Cowtown Boxer Rescue at the Hollywood Feed in Colleyville from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. ... Chihuahua Rescue & Transport at the Pet Supplies Plus in Plano from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. ... Dallas Animal Services and the Rockwall, Rowlett and Royse City shelters at Ridge Pointe Athletic Club in Rockwall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, with a $25 adoption fee for more than 100 fully vetted dogs and cats. ... Straydog at the PetSmart in West Plano from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. ... The Legacy Humane Society at the Petco in McKinney from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. ... The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas at the Petcos in Grapevine from noon to 2 p.m. and Carrollton from 1 to 3 p.m., both Saturday. ... Cody's Friends Rescue at Truck Yard in The Colony from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. ... Rockwall Pets at the Petco in Rockwall from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. ... DFWs FurGotten Friends at the Pet Supplies Plus on Mockingbird from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. ... The Street Dog Project at Homegrown Hounds Dog Deli and Bakery in Las Colinas from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Also dog-friendly this weekend: this months Flea Harveys market at Lee Harveys and Community Beer Co.s seventh anniversary party, both on Saturday, and this months RocknRoll Rummage Sale at Lolas Trailer Park in Fort Worth on Sunday.

Speaking of Mutts (details above): Both locations will continue a series of breed meetups with one for Bernese mountain dogs from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday. facebook.com/muttscaninecantina.

Ears up

More on Mutts: To enter to win an All-Inclusive VIP Experience to the upcoming Puptopia Festival, take a photo of your dog in front of the giant fire hydrant at the Dallas location. Then follow @puptopiafest on Instagram and Facebook and upload the photo to Instagram with @puptopiafest and #puptopiafestival. The deadline is Jan. 31. The festival is March 21 at Main Street Garden. Learn more at puptopiafestival.com/vip#.

Coming up: grand opening of Humane Tomorrows headquarters in Argyle on Feb. 8; Singles Sunday at the Shacks at Austin Ranch in The Colony on Feb. 9; a spaniel meetup at the Mutts on Feb. 10; Love on the Run in Irving on Feb. 15; Mardi Paws at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Yoga Poses With Pups at Dirty Burger Bar in The Colony and Dash for the Beads in the Bishop Arts District on Feb. 22; McKinneys Krewe of Barkus parade and the Oak Cliff Mardi Gras Parade on Feb. 23; Run for Rover in Carrollton and Rockers, Brews and Rescues at Legal Draft Beer Co. in Arlington on Feb. 29; the North Texas Irish Festival in Fair Park March 6-8; the Puptopia Festival on March 21; Paws in the Park at Lewisvilles Railroad Park and Willow Bark in Willow Park on March 28; Dog Bowl in Fair Park on March 29; Paws in the Park in Keller on April 19; the Barks & Rec 5K at Rose Park in Mansfield on April 25.

Send tips for B.K. on dog-friendly happenings and places to twoldt@dallasnews.com. Find more by searching for Dog About Town on Facebook, where we post event photos, and next Saturday in Briefing and at dallasnews.com. To subscribe, call 214-977-8333 or go to dallasnews.com/briefing. You can also follow us on Twitter at @Dog_About_Town and Instagram at bk_dog_about_town.

Changes to our lists: Bolsa, Common Table, LUCK, Stonedeck Pizza Pub, Komali and La Zona in Fort Worth are closing or have closed.

Note: Dog-friendly dining is outdoors and can depend on several factors, including the weather, how busy the restaurant is and who is working. Call ahead if you need to know for sure whether they can accommodate you. Please send additions or changes to twoldt@dallasnews.com.

* means it has received the citys dog-friendly patio variance (available in Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Carrollton, Fairview, Arlington, Flower Mound, Frisco, Lewisville, Euless and McKinney). The rules: Dogs must stay off furniture, be leashed and under control and wear a rabies tag. They cannot eat off the establishments dishes; they may be given water in a disposable container.

Weatherized means the patio is tented and/or uses heat lamps when it gets chilly.

Click here for a Google Sheets version of this list. Many thanks to pack member Stephanie Meeks for putting it together.

Alcove Wine Bar*: 2907 State St., Dallas, 214-871-2200

AllGood Cafe: 2934 Main St., Dallas, 214-742-5362

America Gardens: 2833 Morton St., Fort Worth, 972-802-2242

Americas Best Coffee: 1211 Debbie Lane, Mansfield, 817-473-8455

Angelinas Mexican Restaurant*: 4851 Main St., The Colony, 972-625-5372

Antebellum Ale House: 321 E. Oak St., Weatherford, 817-341-6625

Antonio Ristorante: 4985 Addison Circle, Addison, 972-458-1010

Anvil Pub: 2638 Elm St., Dallas, 214-741-1271

Ascension Coffee: 1621 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-741-3211

Asian Mint*: 5450 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-904-1055

Back 9: 4060 Belt Line Road, Addison, 214-272-7028

BackYard on Bell: 410 N. Bell Ave., Denton, 940-243-4990

Banditos: 6615 Snider Plaza, Dallas, 214-750-6100

Barcadia* (except when crowded): 1917 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-821-7300

Barley House*: 5612 SMU Blvd., Dallas, 214-824-0306

Barrel & Bones*: 2801 Plano Parkway, The Colony, 469-353-8810

Bartaco: 6130 Luther Lane, Dallas, 469-405-8226

Bavarian Grill: 221 W. Parker Road, Plano, 972-881-0705

bbbop Seoul Kitchen: 828 W. Davis St.* , Dallas, 469-248-3702

Becks Prime: 5931 Forest Lane* , Dallas, 972-661-8681

Bellagreen: 8041 Walnut Hill Lane (The Hill), Suite 810, Dallas, 972-639-5164

Beto & Son: 3011 Gulden Lane, Suite 108 (in Trinity Groves), Dallas, 469-249-8590

BFF Asian Grill and Bar: 2150 E. Lamar Blvd., Suite 100, Arlington, 817-385-0760; and 1601 E. Debbie Lane, Suite 2105, Mansfield, 817-473-7233

Bird Cafe: 155 E. Fourth St. (Sundance Square), Fort Worth, 817-332-2473

Bistro 31: 87 Highland Park Village, #200, Dallas, 214-420-3900

Blatt Beer & Table: 7859 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, 469-372-2080

Blue Mesa: 14866 Montfort Drive, Addison, 972-934-0165

BoomerJacks (weatherized): The chains patios in Bedford, Grapevine, Murphy, North Arlington, South Arlington, Fort Worth Cityview, North Fort Worth and West 7th welcome dogs, and most are big, lined with TVs, have outdoor bars and are cooled and heated.

Bowen House: 2614 Boll St., Dallas, 214-484-1385

Bowlounge*: 167 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas, 214-741-7737

BrainDead Brewing*: 2625 Main St., Dallas, 469-286-9005

Bread Winners Cafe and Bakery: 3301 McKinney Ave.* , Dallas, 214-754-4940; and 5560 W. Lovers Lane* , #260, Dallas, 214-351-3339

Brewed: 801 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817-945-1545

Brewn Blues Coffee House: 841 N. Tarrant Parkway, #100, Keller, 817-485-0909

Brix Bar & Grill*: 1410 K Ave., #1109A, Plano, 972-509-2749

Bryan Street Tavern: 4315 Bryan St., Dallas, 214-821-4447

Buffalo West: 7101 W. Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 817-732-2370

Buffalo Wild Wings: 1400 S. Loop 288, #110, Denton, 940-387-0924

Burguesa Burger: 710 Fort Worth Ave., Dallas, 214-748-7376

Buzzbrews: 2300 Victory Park Lane* , Dallas, 214-871-2301; 5815 Live Oak St.* , #102, Dallas, 214-370-5815; 4154 N. Central Expressway* , Dallas, 214-826-7100; ; and 2801 Commerce St.* (in Deep Ellum), Dallas, 214-741-2801

Cadillac Pizza Pub: 112 S. Kentucky St., McKinney, 972-547-3833

Caf Brazil*: Great people watching, and its open 24/7. 3851 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, 214-461-8762

Cafe de France: 17370 Preston Road, Dallas, 972-733-3400

Cafe Gecko: 5290 Belt Line Road, Addison, 972-458-9884; 6145 Windhaven Parkway* , Plano, 972-797-7726; and 1381 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, 972-373-4359

Cafe Istanbul: 7300 Lone Star Drive, Suite C160 (Shops at Legacy), Plano, 972-398-2020

Cajun Place: 190 E. Stacy Road., Suite 1320 (Village at Allen), Allen, 972-678-4550

Campisis: 1520 Elm St., Dallas, 214-752-0141; and 2115 Summer Lee Drive, Rockwall, 469-402-2603

Campuzano Mexican Food*: 2618 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-526-0100

Cane Rosso: 2612 Commerce St.* , Dallas, 214-741-1188; 7328 Gaston Ave., Dallas, 214-660-3644; 1301 S. Broadway St.* , Carrollton, 214-731-6402; and 815 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817-922-9222

Cantina Laredo: 4546 Belt Line Road, Addison, 972-458-0962

Capitol Pub*: 2401 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-887-9330

Caves Lounge: 900 W. Division St., Arlington, 817-460-5510

Cedar Springs Tap House*: 4123 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 100, Dallas, 214-377-7446

Celebration*: 4503 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-351-5681

Celt Irish Pub*: 100 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, 972-562-2929

Chadra Mezza: 1622 Park Place Ave., Fort Worth, 817-924-2372

Chan Thai: 312 W. Seventh St., Dallas, 214-948-9956

Charlies Creole Kitchen: 2129 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-821-8890

Chat Room: 1263 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817-922-8319

Chef Point: Four-leggers are welcome on the covered patio at this foodie favorite located in a gas station. 5901 Watauga Road, Watauga, 817-656-0080

Chelsea Corner: 4830 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 469-726-2211

Chicken Scratch/the Foundry* (weatherized): 2303 Pittman St., Dallas, 214-749-1112

Chill Sports Bar: 814 S. Main St., Grapevine, 817-310-0004

Chino Chinatown: 3011 Gulden Lane, Suite 110 (in Trinity Groves), Dallas, 469-513-7457

Chop House Burger*: 1501 Main St., Dallas, 214-741-2747

Chop Shop Sports Garage: 2661 Midway Road, Suite 109, Carrollton, 972-525-4753

Chuys: 4544 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-559-2489

CiboDivino Marketplace*: 1868 Sylvan Ave. (Sylvan | Thirty), Dallas, 214-653-2426

Clutch*: 2520 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, 972-979-3460

Coffee House Cafe* (weatherized): 6150 Frankford Road, Dallas, 972-232-2333

Cold Beer Co.*: 3600 Main St., Dallas, 214-370-9301

Community Beer Co.: 1530 Inspiration Drive, Dallas, 214-751-7921

Company Cafe*: 2104 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-827-2233

Cork & Growler: 8979 FM423, Suite 100, Frisco, 469-980-7499

Corner Market: Dogs are also welcome in their adjoining flower/gift shop. 3426 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-826-8282

Costa Vida: 5615 Colleyville Blvd., Suite 390, Colleyville, 817-656-1700

Cotton Patch Cafe: 190 E. Stacy Road, Suite 1108 (Village at Allen), Allen, 972-678-4105

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Penticton Council will today decide whether they support the proposal of a patio expansion at Cannery Brewing.

The recommendation by staff is that Council submits their support to the Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch for Cannery Brewings application to install an exterior patio.

The brewery, located at 198 Ellis St., is seeking approval for an outdoor, stand alone patio adjacent to their manufacturing building.

In their application, the brewery says their hope is to assist in the current strategy in this area called Ellis on the Rise to, better the quality of business and services in this location and help revitalize our downtown core.

If the expansion is approved, the new outdoor seating area would only operate during the summer season and serve a maximum of 199 patrons, with patio service ending at 10 p.m. and amplified music ending at 9 p.m.

Cannery Brewing intends for the majority of the area (30 x 30 feet) to consist of a covered seating area, with the remainder of the space left open to create a small entertainment area for outdoor games and occasionally live music. They also plan to add two outdoor washrooms.

Multiple residents who live close to the Ellis St. area have already voiced many concerns to city council about the patio expansion. The concerns are mostly related to increased traffic, excessive noise, and lack of parking.

However, others have voiced their support for the patio, citing added vibrancy and economic opportunity as their reasons.

City council is set to decide this matter in council today, which starts at 1 p.m. You can read the publics comments for and against the expansion here, as well as more background on the project, starting on page 55.

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Arguably, the best way to install lap vinyl siding is to get a professional siding contractor to do the job for you. Thats also twice as expensive as the alternative approach of doing it yourself. Since vinyl siding is only moderately challenging to install, at least on simple one-story homes, lets walk through the process.

What this guide entails:

1. Tools and Materials for hanging siding2. Insulation3. Removing Old Siding4. Quality Window and Door Trim5. Preliminary Steps for Hanging Siding6. Guide for Hanging Siding Pieces7. Wrapping Up

The must have tools include:

via VinylSiding.org

Additional tool considerations:

Materials:

In our DIY guide, we are assuming you are working with lap vinyl siding, or the traditional look of horizontal boards that appear to wrap around your entire home. Vinyl siding offers other variations such as vertical panels, tiles and even a split-wood appearance. The horizontal lap is the most common and our main focus.

With that variation comes two distinct types known as hollow-back or foam-back. Hollow-back is the most common type and offers enormous amount of variation with colors, width of panels, design or profile of panels type of hem line, and thickness of siding. Standard thickness for residential siding usually ranges from .040 to .046 inches.

The thicker the material, the more durable it is, in terms of impact resistance. While these measurements seem very thin, hollow-back vinyl siding is fairly adequate in providing insulation. It scores .61 on the R-value scale. Compare this to say Cedar Shake which scores .9 and is around 10 times the thickness.

Foam-back vinyl siding is ideal for increasing the insulation of your home. Better insulation means greater energy efficiency. Foam-back scores 1.8, or three times the R-value of hollow-back. In terms of all types of siding, this is near the top. To put things in perspective, Fiber Cement, Brick and most Stone veneers are all well under 1.0. Besides increasing insulation, foam-back also enhances impact resistance, generally has less seams, and the foam material (EPS) doesnt absorb moisture.

The caveat is, of course, the added material cost. Hollow-back usually runs about $1.50 to $3.50 per sq. ft. for material. Whereas foam-back premium vinyl panels can costs $2.00 to $4.50 per sq. ft. Siding systems must also account for the additional thickness, which may add to overall cost. And waste of materials gets more expensive going with insulated. The tools for the project are all essentially the same, though youre better off using a circular saw for cuts rather than relying on tin snips.

While it is possible to put vinyl siding over some instances of existing siding, we suggest you remove all the old siding. Working from scratch is the first goal of a siding project. This way, you can see if any portion of the exterior walls needs repairs and address that before new siding goes up. Plus, youll have better ability to put house wrap along wall studs and create a smooth sheathing for all new siding.

Removing old siding can be fairly labor intensive. A professional crew charges between $1,000 and $3,000 for this part of the siding work. The crew will consist of 2 to 6 workers who likely have the experience to complete a tear off in 1 day.

The main tools are: ladder(s), pry bar, reciprocating saw to cut through nails, and disposal bin. The larger disposal bins can be rented and hauled away, but that will run you around $1,000. Alternatively, you could lay out large tarps to you put waste onto, or use a utility trailer. Both these options usually mean multiple trips for eventually dumping of the material.

With siding removal, it is recommended you start at the top and work down. The first step is to remove all items from the house that can be removed, such as light fixtures, address plates, outlet covers, etc. Special care must be used around windows and any trim that is going to be retained. With regards to utility fixtures and electric meters, you have to work around these. A reciprocating saw can help, but you obviously do not want to tamper with any electrical wires.

Then just use the ladders, plural, to have your crew pry off boards, dropping them into the disposal area on your property. Tackle each wall until the project is complete and make sure to clean up all loose pieces and nails.

When installing vinyl siding around windows and doors, J-channel strips are usually placed around all edges to fit the siding and hide your cuts on siding panels. Fitting is also known as butting siding boards into channels.

When it comes to economical siding systems, basic J-channel strips are usually included. These amount to about .65 to 1.5 inches of trim. That works and is functional for installing the siding. But it makes for an arguably low quality project. Why not transform the average, basic doorway into an inviting entry?

Wider versions of corner posts, window and door trim can greatly enhance the overall appearance of any siding job. Such design options as 5 inch lineal, pilaster, mantels and crown moulding are all possible in vinyl siding and add a majestic appearance. That are all functional as well, proving the J-channel for siding panels to fit into.

Typically, a home with vinyl siding recoups about 80% of the cost put into it at the time the home is sold. This amounts to a very good ROI. Adding high quality trim will routinely increase that number. For better understanding on making quality trim work, see this article from Georgia-Pacific Vinyl Siding & Accessories. Going the DIY route allows you to make a conscious decision on the trim you find most appealing and to use it throughout the homes exterior.

In our guide below, where we reference J-channel pieces, you can substitute that with quality trim pieces. Ply Gem provides a few examples of vinyl siding and related accessories.

The preliminary steps for installing siding are measuring, leveling and fastening trim pieces to the house. Measuring and trimming are the exact science portion of the job while fastening trim entails the art and skill that makes for premium quality.

Youll always work on one wall at a time. So first measure length of outer counters from eave to foundation. Similarly, if the wall has an inner corner, measure that vertical line from upper point to foundation.

Next, measure gable lines, or from roof peak on the eave side, along the rake, to where outer corner meets lowest part of the eave. Write these measurements down.

Additionally, measure width of the wall along the bottom edge, at top of the wall where the gable starts and then overall height of the wall from eave to ground.

Next cut J-channel strips based on the measurements for every edge except outside corners. J-channel is what edges of siding panels fit into. Corner moldings also have J-channel as well as the molding that enhances the visual appeal of the overall siding, framing each wall. Next, youll cut 2 corner moldings a 1/2 inch short of the measurements you made for outer corners.

Then prepare to attach the corner moldings. Because these are what frames the siding, it is critical they be plumb, or aligned exactly to the vertical edge of the house. To prepare for accurate attachment, use your level and chalk line to assure vertical precision. Lines on both walls that the corner piece will be attached to is suggested.

Then youll attach the corner piece on either side of the current wall. Start at the top and fasten it on both sides every 10 inches or so. Along the way, double check that you are maintaining straight alignment. Attach the other corner post with equal care.

Next attach the J-channels strips along the roof line. Measurements on these strips need not be as precise as corner pieces. Where precision matters here is mitering of the two pieces that meet at the peak and along the edge of the corner posts. Mitering is as simple as cutting pieces, with tin snips, at an angle so everything aligns with a snug fit.

By this point you should be done with fastening all trim pieces for the current wall you are working on. Additional preliminary steps are for adding trim to all objects or openings along that same wall.

Next youll do trim around windows, doorways or other permanent features along the exterior wall. J-channel goes around the outer edge and pieces are mitered for alignment and to account for proper drainage. Your first go at these areas can take awhile to think the process through. To help understand what it takes, see the video below for a good visual on fastening trim and drip cap around a rough entry:

Final part of the preliminary steps is the starter strip. First prepare the wall with two considerations. Placement of the strip is typically an inch or two above the foundation. The measurement you took at center of the wall from roof peak to foundation will help determine if siding panels will be exact or if youll need to specially cut a piece to make it fit at the gable peak. Sometimes, vertical adjustment of the starter trip can help, but more often youll need to plan on it not being exact.

If the measurement is say 18 feet and your siding panels are 10 inches wide each, then youll be able to fit 21 panels along that wall with 6 inches left over, so the final panel would need to be specially cut. The second consideration is to ensure the starter piece is exactly level.

Using your level, use a pencil to mark off a level line an inch or so above the foundation. When thats done measure exact length of that line to the foundation, and proceed to move down the wall making similar markings at same length. Then snap a chalk line along your pencil markings. Double check that line to ensure it is level.

You are now ready to install your siding panels.

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Installing siding is relatively easy compared to the first preliminary process. It is time consuming and there are certain caveats to keep in mind. The two biggest are that unlike trim, siding is never fastened to the wall. Instead it is hanging on the wall. When pieces are nailed via the hem line, you will never want to make it so the panel cant slide left to right.

Vinyl siding needs allowance to expand and contrast due to temperature changes. So nails are hammered straight (never at an angle) and a gap of 1/8th inch is left between panel and nail head.

The second major caveat is that pieces are always cut short. Youll always want to measure each piece before cutting, and not assume that your corner posts are 100% accurate. So, if width of the wall is say 10 feet 2 inches, and your panels are 12 ft in length, youll cut each piece to 10 ft, 1.5 inches. The exact allowance will depend on what the siding manufacturer notes, but usually it is around a half inch, which translates to a quarter inch allowance on each side.

Now, if your wall is say 20 feet in length and youre working with 12 ft. long panels, then youll need to overlap pieces to have it fit. This is where ingenuity comes in. Overlapping seams ought to never line up as that would be fairly visible from a distance. So, youll cut panels at different lengths to vary the distance at which seams will occur.

Another pro tip is to consider the piece that will overlap on top. The idea is that seams are visible from one angle and very hard to detect from another angle. Pros go with maintaining overlaps that are away from street view. So, panels closer to the front wall go on top. On the front wall, youll make a decision based on which side of the house gets more foot or vehicle traffic.

Once all that is considered, the process of hanging siding entails cutting out measured lengths and snapping bottom edges to lower pieces. The starter strip has its own edge to snap the first piece to, and each piece after that provides a strip to snap the piece above it.

Another pro tip is the vertical adjustment youll give each piece as you work your way up. The hem line is a small gap, but will budge just a little bit, and enough that you can pull up slightly before nailing each piece.

Nails along the hemline can be every 2 to 3 feet, and each time youll want to pull up slightly before nailing the piece to the wall. Ideally, youre using your stud finder to nail along the studs.

Inserting pieces around windows, doorways and fixtures takes a bit of practice and special cutting. Youll essentially want to cut the hemline out and insert the cut portion into utility trim pieces to ensure that those arent flapping in the J-channel on windy days, along the windows edge. Along window and door sides, the process is essentially the same as for corner post J-channels.

When you get to walls with gable ends, youll cut your panels at the angle that matches the roofs pitch. The gap allowance on each side of the panel is still in effect.

When you get to the top, youll specially cut a panel so that there is likely no longer a hem on that piece. For gable walls, youll end up with a pointed piece that cant fit into any channel and expect to stay there, so youll use a small head nail to fasten that to the wall. For walls where the eaves are parallel to the ground, youll use a utility strip to snap the specially cut panel into that trim.

Once the first wall is done, the rest of the job becomes easier to understand and complete. Your first time installing vinyl siding on a home will probably introduce unique situations around every corner, or on particular walls. Its important to take a moment to think things through rather than doing a rush job that has poor results.

Pros work efficiently, but that comes with lots of practice. Its often good practice to pause along the way and take a wider view, checking how the whole wall is coming together. The goal is to align siding that is level and installed with care.

When the job is done, relax and enjoy your new siding.

Some considerations to consider going forward are annual cleanings. See this article for how to go about that. Also be on the lookout for panels needing special attention or repair. Popping panels out is relatively easy and new ones can be put in. Keep in mind, the color of pieces will be different as sunlight will cause colors in vinyl to fade ever so slightly.

Another caveat with vinyl siding is that it doesnt fare so well under intense heat. This is a non-issue from direct sunlight, but a neighbors window coated with Low-E can reflect sunlight in such a way as to overheat, and ultimately warp vinyl siding. This is actually quite rare, but it does occur.

Moreover, if you enjoy cooking outdoors on the grill, be sure to keep that a good 10 feet or more from your walls. Intense heat from the grill will possibly damage the siding if left too close to the wall. Besides, the further you are away, the more you can appreciate the craftsmanship of your homes vinyl siding.

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