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After pushing the hockey management envelope two years ago with the first co-general manager setup, Dallas Stars owner Tom Hicks went with a more conservative approach Sunday, naming Joe Nieuwendyk as the new general manager.

The playoff MVP of the Stars’ 1999 Stanley Cup championship, Nieuwendyk, 42, has 20 years of NHL playing experience – seven with the Stars – and was in the front office of the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs for the past two years.

Just like his father, President George W. Bush will return to Texas when he leaves office. And just like his father, he wants a gate to be installed along a public street to limit access to his neighborhood

Dallas City Manager Mary Suhm confirmed Monday that the younger Bush is seeking to have a gate placed somewhere along the entrance to streets leading to his future Preston Hollow address.

The plan, which requires approval by the Dallas City Council, isn’t expected to encounter much opposition at City Hall, and the Bushes’ neighbors seem to be on board.

So far, several options to limit access to the Bushes’ new street have been discussed. But a final decision on exactly where to place the gate hasn’t been recommended, Suhm said.

Federal money would pay for the gate, not the city, she said. It’s unclear how residents would use the gate to get to their homes.

Wherever the gate goes, public access to Daria Place – the high-end street that includes the Bushes’ 8,500-square-foot ranch home – will soon be a thing of the past.

The primary reason for the gate is security, of course. But neighbors are also concerned that the Bushes will attract crowds of innocent, if annoying, sightseers to the once quiet and exclusive cul-de-sac of Daria Place, as well as to the equally tony dead-end street that leads to it, Daria Drive.

Even now, weeks after news broke that the Bushes bought a home on the street, cars filled with onlookers are pulling up and snapping pictures, residents say.
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An aide to first lady Laura Bush declined to comment on the gate, calling it a security matter.

The president and his neighbors can thank Bush’s father, former President George H.W. Bush, for making it possible to place a gate across a taxpayer funded street in Texas.

In May 1993, shortly after Bush left the White House for Houston, the Legislature passed a little-noticed bill that allows cities to restrict access to streets “on which the dwelling of a former president of the United States is located.” The Houston City Council later voted to allow gates at two streets leading to the Bushes’ residence.

The current president and his wife are expected to move into their new Preston Hollow address shortly after his term ends in two weeks.

The City Council is expected to vote on permitting the gate’s construction this month, possibly as soon as its Jan. 14 meeting, City Hall officials say.

The public will have an opportunity to comment on the plan. Suhm said the city staff would support gating the public street.

Officials with knowledge of the issue say most residents of Daria Street and Daria Place are in support of the gate. Also supporting it is Mr. Bush’s friend and future neighbor Tom Hicks, who owns the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars, a spokeswoman said.

Residents of Daria Drive have expressed concern that if the gate is placed at the entrance to the cul-de-sac at Daria Place, sightseers will simply pull onto Daria Drive to have a look.

The likely plan will be to place the gate at the entrance to Daria Drive, limiting access to both streets, officials say. Residents of the two affected streets are expected to meet this week to discuss options on where to put the gate.

Where else would you see Spider-Man in the same lineup as Strawberry Shortcake? Dallas Stars players parading downtown with the Dallas Tap Dazzlers? Mr. Potato Head billed with My Little Pony? That’s the charm of the Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children’s Parade. You never know what to expect at the “Miracle on Commerce Street.”

When: 10 a.m. today

Where: Downtown Dallas

Highlights: Dozens of floats, costumed characters, college and high school bands, drill teams

Seating: Bleacher tickets sold out; sidewalk seating free anywhere along the parade route; arrive by 7 a.m. to get a good seat

What’s allowed: Folding chairs, blankets, sleeping bags

Forecast: Sunny, 50 degrees at parade start

Parking: Multiple street and garage lots

Broadcast: Live on WFAA-TV (Channel 8); Univision (Channel 23)

24-hour hotline: 214-456-8383

Online: childrens.com/parade

The NHL today announced a six-game suspension for Dallas Stars forward Sean Avery following inappropriate comments he made earlier this week.

The league said the suspension — without pay — is retroactive to Tuesday’s game in Calgary.

The next time Avery would be eligible to play for the Stars would be on September 16, when Dallas hosts the Phoenix Coyotes.

The NHL said Avery has agreed to seek a professional anger management assessment, and counseling if needed.

On Tuesday, Avery made caustic remarks to the media about Calgary Flames player Dion Phaneuf, who is currently dating Avery’s ex-girlfriend Elisha Cuthbert, an actress by referring to her as “sloppy seconds”.

Avery subsequently apologized for his comments. On Thursday, he met with Commissioner Bettman and other league officials in New York but obviously they didn’t buy his apology and the suspension stood.

Who knew the National Hockey League was so strict?

The NHL has suspended Dallas Stars’ winger Sean Avery indefinitely due to some remarks he made before Tuesday’s game against the Calgary Flames.

Avery is being suspended for talking smack about the Flames’ Dion Phaneuf.

So, what did he say that caused Avery to get suspended indefinitely? Seems kind of childish to us to penalize someone for trash-talking.

Avery told TSN on camera that, “I am really happy to be back in Calgary, I love Canada. I just want to comment on how it’s become like a common thing in the NHL for guys to fall in love with my sloppy seconds. I don’t know what that’s about. Enjoy the game tonight.”

Ouch!

Turns out Phaneuf is dating Avery’s ex-girlfriend, actress Elisha Cuthbert.

Apparently the league’s suspension is legal under Article 6 of the NHL Constitution. It allows for suspension due to any conduct “detrimental to the League or game of hockey.”

This coming from a game where players are known to knock other player’s teeth out? Seriously, when did hockey get all uptight?

As for Avery, he’ll be meeting with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman before a final decision is made on his suspension.

What do you think of the NHL’s decision to suspense Avery?

Part of Reunion Arena can be yours for the right price.

The city is holding an auction for more than 300 items in the former home of the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars, which is now scheduled for demolition starting next March.

You can bid on everything from grills and retractable arena seats to a Sony Jumbotron screen. Even a basketball floor will be for sale.

You can view items up for auction on Sept. 18 and Sept. 23 at the arena, 777 Sports Street, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Other items from the 28-year-old facility — including lockers and forklifts — are available in an online-only auction.

The Dallas Stars revealed their 2008-2009 regular season schedule today. The full schedule is below.

OCTOBER
Friday, Oct. 10 Columbus 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 11 at Nashville 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 15 Nashville 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 16 at St. Louis 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 18 Colorado 2 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 20 at NY Rangers 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 22 at New Jersey 6 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 23 at NY Islanders 6 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 25 Washington 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 29 Minnesota 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 31 at Chicago 7:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER
Saturday, Nov. 1 at Boston 6 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 7 at Anaheim 9 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 8 at San Jose 9 p.m.
Tuesday Nov. 11 at Los Angeles 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 13 Los Angeles 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 15 at Phoenix 8 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 20 Chicago 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 22 Anaheim 7 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 24 at Philadelphia 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 26 at Minnesota 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 28 San Jose 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 30 Edmonton 5 p.m.

DECEMBER
Tuesday Dec. 2 at Calgary 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 3 at Edmonton 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 5 Colorado 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 10 Phoenix 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 12 Detroit 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 13 at Nashville 7 p.m.
Tuesday Dec. 16 Phoenix 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 18 Columbus 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 20 at Ottawa 6 p.m.
Tuesday Dec. 23 at Toronto 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 27 Anaheim 7 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 29 San Jose 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 31 New Jersey 7:30 p.m.

JANUARY 2009
Saturday, Jan. 3 at Edmonton 9 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 4 at Vancouver 9 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 8 at Detroit 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 10 at Phoenix 8 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 12 Detroit 7 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 15 Buffalo 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 17 Los Angeles 2 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 19 at Tampa Bay 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Florida 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 25 NHL All-Star Game in Montreal Tuesday, Jan. 27 Atlanta 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 29 at Detroit 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 31 at Columbus 6 p.m.

FEBRUARY
Tuesday Feb. 3 Calgary 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 5 at Colorado 8 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 6 NY Rangers 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 8 Nashville 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 11 Phoenix 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 13 Vancouver 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14 at Chicago 7:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 16 at Columbus 6 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 19 Edmonton 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 21 Chicago 2 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 23 San Jose 7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 26 St. Louis 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28 Anaheim 2 p.m.

MARCH
Sunday, March 1 Pittsburgh 2 p.m.
Tuesday March 3 at San Jose 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 5 at Los Angeles 9:30 p.m.
Friday, March 6 at Anaheim 9 p.m.
Sunday, March 8 Montreal 5 p.m.
Tuesday, March 10 at St. Louis 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 12 Carolina 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 14 Minnesota 7 p.m.
Tuesday, March 17 at Vancouver 9 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18 at Calgary 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 21 at San Jose 3 p.m.
Tuesday, March 24 Vancouver 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 26 Los Angeles 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 28 Florida 7 p.m.
Monday, March 30 at Phoenix 9 p.m.
Tuesday, March 31 at Los Angeles 9:30 p.m.

APRIL
Thursday, Apr. 2 Calgary 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Apr. 4 St. Louis 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Apr. 7 at Minnesota 7 p.m.
Thursday, Apr. 9 at Colorado 8 p.m.
Friday, Apr. 10 at Anaheim 9 p.m.

END regular season