2016 January Preston Hollow

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ON THE COVER: Katarina Jakimier, the 14 year old ballerina profiled in our October issue, showed us her skills before heading to Moscow to study at the Bolshoi Ballet School. (Photo by Danny Fulgencio)

BAD BUSINESS

City politicians take their best customers for granted

In business, the holy grail is a new customer: There’s no bad blood from working together for years, only optimism about future profitability. So companies tend to focus on newbies to the detriment of existing customers.

Yet the single, most-profitable asset a company has is a satisfied customer, someone who benefits from the company’s services and is willing to indefinitely buy its products.

That should be the way city government looks at taxpaying citizens: Those of us who live in Dallas are the city’s most profitable customers. We already pay taxes and fees, and many of us have large investments in our homes and businesses. We’re already motivated customers.

So why do the politicians steering city government continue to focus on attracting new people, to the apparent neglect of those of us already here? It’s pretty simple: They know we don’t vote when we get the chance in council elections, and we don’t pay attention to what’s going on the rest of the time.

Street repairs are the most obvious example: It has been nearly a year since we began our most recent annual discussion about the horrible condition of city streets. In a few months, when winter’s damage is done, we’re going to have about the same catastrophic number of potholes we had last year, despite all kinds of promises to start solving the problem. We know city employees are making an effort to repair potholes with the tools they’ve been given; we see them out there every day.

But we also know this is a billion-dollar problem, and we — the city’s best customers — were told by the city manager that we could only afford $20 million or so to fix it.

That’s barely enough to keep up with further street degradation.

So what solution was offered? Let’s put minimal money in this year’s city budget, just enough to tread water with street repairs, and focus on the next bond program in 2017.

But instead of taking a deep breath and funding our street problems completely beginning in 2017, they’re talking about focusing a chunk of the bond program on yet another $250 million in convention center upgrades (new customers), while downplaying the $1 billion in street repairs (existing customers), $200 million in needed repairs to existing arts and cultural affairs venues (existing customers), and for all we know, sneaking millions more into the can’t-be-killed, now-non-meandering Trinity Tollway, which benefits just about everyone except Dallas residents since it’s essentially an expressway to bypass the city.

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It’s not too early to pay attention to what some of our politicians are planning to do with our money. Their continued focus seems to be attracting new customers with various tax abatements for relocating companies, entertaining conventioneers who are often one-and-done visitors, and facilitating the drive-times of suburbanites eager to pass through Dallas on the way from one suburb to another.

Meanwhile, their “best customers” — those of us who are already here — get to suck on the short straw again while our vehicles and bodies take another year’s pounding on crappy city streets.

That’s not the way to keep the most profitable customers happy, and the political guys know it. They just don’t seem to care.

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Sobie, an 8-year-old lab-retriever mix, is something of a celebrity at W.T. White High School. She spends two days a week on campus, garnering fans and working with special needs students.

“[The students] will love on her, pet her and walk her up and down the hallways to get out of the classroom,” says her owner Sgt. Stephen Donelson, a JROTC instructor at the school. “It brings them a sense of accomplishment to walk her.”

Sobie is well suited for the task. She worked as a service dog for the first part of her life, assisting Donelson’s stepson, Zachary, who has cerebral palsy and suffers from seizures. They adopted her through Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), an organization that provides highly trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities. In her prime, Sobie knew 42 commands. Among other things, she could close drawers, open doors, retrieve dropped eyeglasses and turn on and off lights. But Donelson worried she was getting rusty in her retirement, so, last year, he devised a plan.

“I went to the principal,” he explains, “I said, ‘I have a retired service dog. She’s sitting at home getting fat and lazy. You have special needs kids here. Can I bring her in and see what happens?’”

The principal agreed and Sobie quickly became a regular fixture in the Activities of Daily Living and Future Life Skills classes. Donelson describes seeing the children’s eyes light up when she enters the room.

“Some of the kids are in wheelchairs and non-communicative,” he says. “So what she’ll do there is be a companion. I will lay her down beside the kids and they will look at her, reach out, touch her and pet on her.”

Sobie is popular among the staff at W.T. White, too. Shortly before Thanksgiving break, she became ill and could not hold down food. Donelson took her to a regular veterinarian and then to a gastrointestinal specialist, but no one knew what was wrong. His colleagues were frantic. Some of the ladies in the front office even “started a prayer chain for [Sobie].” Everyone was relieved when, after an arduous couple of weeks, she made a full recovery. But perhaps no one was happier than Donelson, who describes Sobie as a family member.

“She’s a great dog,” he says. “What she did for my son, and what she does for these kids — it’s more than opening a door or something like that. She brings them love. She brings them something they might not be getting.”

—Elizabeth Barbee

Opposite: Sgt. Stephen Donelson, Sobie and JROTC students. Below: Freshman Sayra Acosta with Sobie. (Photos by Rasy Ran)

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CITY VIEW ANTIQUE MALL

Start the New Year off with a trip to City View! Great Selection, Quality & Affordability from our 65 dealers! One of kind furninshings for your castle or cottage. 6830 Walling Lane (Skillman/Abrams) 214.752.3071 cityviewantiques.com

Jan. 20

Ladies night

Who says working up a sweat can’t be fun? Ladies Night is a series of flirty workouts at “The J.” Learn burlesque moves in a nightclub-like environment. This class is for ladies only, 21 and older, starting at 7:30 p.m. The Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven, 214-739-2737, jccdallas.org, $20 for members and $25 otherwise

JAN. 2

Juggling extravaganza

David Slick is a juggler, unicyclist, clown, stilt-walker, magician, escape artist and Guinness World Record holder. Bring the kiddos to see his 2 p.m. juggling show. Bookmarks at NorthPark Center, 8687 N Central Expy., 214.671.1381, dallaslibrary.org, free

THROUGH JAN. 3

Spanish treasures

This is the last chance to see “Treasures from the House of Alba,” an art collection more than 500 years in the making. Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop, 214.768.2516, meadowsmuseumdallas.org, $4-$10

JAN. 6

‘The First Order’

Jeff Abbott introduces the fifth book in his Sam Capra series, a suspense novel about a brilliant CIA agent who loses everything. The Austin-based author reads and signs books starting at 7 p.m. Barnes and Noble, 7700 W. Northwest Hwy., 214.739.1124, barnseandnoble.com, free

JAN. 19

Dragons and hurricanes

Master puppeteer Sandy Shrout tells a fairytale, “How the Dragon Got its Fire,” which explores mythology and severe Texas weather. Find out what happens when some pirates encounter an unexpected hurricane in this 3 p.m. story time.

Preston Royal Library, 5626 Royal, 214.670.7128, dallaslibrary.org, free

JAN. 21

Smashing Times Ladies Night

Reconnect with pals post holidays with a night of crafting. Bring your own snacks and wine and make mosaics, fused glass or silver jewelry. The studio fee is waved from 6-8 p.m.

Smashing Times, 308 Preston Royal Shopping Center, 214.363.2088, smashingtimes.com, $15-30

JAN. 22

Grace Pettis

This Alabama-based folk singer/ songwriter returns to Dallas for an 8 p.m. show.

Uncle Calvin’s Coffee Shop, 9555 N. Central Expy., 214.363.0044, unclecalvins.org, $15-$18

Jan. 15

Reconnect with art

In this gathering from 10:30 a.m.-noon, people with early-stage dementia, their caregivers and family members can socialize and explore the exhibitions and collections.

Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop, 214.768.4677, meadowsmuseumdallas.org, free

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Duhe’s passion for food started early. “My dad always cooked,” he explains. “I thought it was so cool. When I should have been watching ‘The Simpsons’ or some other show growing up, I was always watching the Food Network.”

Those hours in front of the tube eventually paid off. In late 2013, Duhe and his friend, John Zimmerman, opened the first location of their restaurant, Crisp Salad Company, on Lower Greenville. They had a lot of fun curating the menu.

“We invited friends over every Sunday night for ‘salad nights,’ ” Duhe says. “We did all types of taste testing. We’d say, ‘Let’s see who can build the best Caesar dressing.’ ”

Crisp has a core of 10 salads, including the street taco, curry Waldorf and NY steakhouse. Customization is also an option for visitors, but a rather daunting one — the restaurant offers six varieties of lettuce, 10 proteins and more than 20 dressings. If you’re on the go, have your salad converted into a wrap or flatbread. Complete the meal with a cup of soup and a miniature cupcake, because why not?

And here’s the best part — you don’t have to drive to East Dallas to get your fix. Crisp opened a second location in The Shops at Park Lane earlier this year. No pressure to abandon your favorite burger joint, though.

“We don’t expect you to eat healthy 24/7,” Duhe says. “But when you are looking to, we are here for you.” —Elizabeth

Barbee

Superfood salad with grilled shrimp, quinoa, apple, corn, black beans and lemon vinaigrette. (Photo by Rasy Ran)

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Salata

Salad bars get a bad rap, but Salata is out to change that. Nestled in Preston Center, the restaurant whips up its own dressings and offers more than 50 fresh toppings, including jicama, pumpkin seeds and fresh strawberries.

8307 Westchester Drive

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Snappy Salads

You’re never too far away from Snappy Salads. There’s one in NorthPark Center and another on Forest Lane. Order the yellow fin tuna, grilled avocado or crispy artichoke salad. Half sizes are available for those with smaller appetites. 5915 Forest Lane Suite 300 972.991.7627

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Snap Kitchen

Snap employs a team of nutrionists to evaluate its menu. That means anything you choose will be healthy. In addition to lunch and dinner, the grab-and-go chain offers breakfast. Try steak and eggs, breakfast tacos or pancakes.

6025 Royal Lane Suite 314 214.613.4501

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NEW YEAR, NEW RECIPE

Each New Year, it is tradition to make resolutions and look for opportunities to set new goals, be inspired, try new things and travel to new places. While most people try to cut food out, I challenge you to invite in a new set of flavors for 2016. Bringing one of my favorite recipes to your table will set the year off on the right note. Pavlova is loved in so many countries, but the debate continues whether it originates from New Zealand or Australia. This light and crisp meringue is garnished with fresh whipped cream, seasonal fruits and flavors and, in my experience, will be loved by all. Here’s to new adventures in baking for 2016!

Berry-Passion Fruit Pavlova

GROCERY LIST

MERINGUE:

4 egg whites

1 cup sugar

1 tablespoon corn starch

1 teaspoon vinegar

1/2 cup strawberries

1/2 cup blueberries

1/2 cup raspberries

1 passion fruit

SWEET WHIPPED CREAM:

1 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.

Place a sheet of parchment paper on the sheet pan.

Place the eggs whites in the bowl of an electric mixer with whisk attachment.

Beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks have formed.

Slowly add in sugar and whisk until egg whites are shiny, about 2 minutes.

Remove the bowl from the mixer and gently fold in sifted cornstarch and vinegar until combined.

Pile the meringue onto the parchment paper and smooth it to form a circle, about 8-inches round.

Bake meringue for 1.5 hours and then turn off oven and allow the meringue to cool completely in the oven.

Place the meringue on a serving dish and spread whipped cream in the center.

Arrange fruit covering the top of the whipped cream (add more or less if needed).

Cut the passion fruit in half and drizzle the juice and seeds on top of the berries. Serve immediately.

SWEET WHIPPED CREAM

In the large bowl of an electric mixer with whisk attachment, beat the whipped cream until it starts to thicken.

Slowly add the sugar and vanilla extract and continue beating until firm.

Kristen

Massad writes a monthly column about sweets and baked goods. The Preston Hollow resident graduated from the French Culinary Institute in New York City and owned Tart Bakery on Lovers Lane for eight years. She blogs about food and lifestyles at inkfoods.com.

Snap Kitchen. (Photo by Rasy Ran)

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THE STORIES BEHIND THE PHOTOS OF 2015

STORY BY ELIZABETH BARBEE

For every story published in the Advocate magazine, photographers shoot dozens of pictures, and reporters scribble sundry side notes. Only a fraction of the work makes it to the page. The idea of all those fascinating tidbits that never see the light of day can be depressing — and no one wants to start off the New Year despondent over deleted content.

We give you the cream of the previously unpublished crop.

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IN FLIGHT, NOVEMBER

PHOTO BY DANNY FULGENCIO

In September, Advocate photo editor Danny Fulgencio took a 45-minute joyride on Flagship Detroit, the oldest flying DC-3 in the world. From the plane, he snapped pictures of our neighborhood and helped a crew of local school children celebrate Girls in Aviation Day. We published two photos in our November issue and a slew of others on our blog, but one picture was not released — until now. This shot features Helen Adair, a docent at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. If her face looks familiar, it’s probably because she appeared in a previous issue of Preston Hollow Advocate. In 2012, Adair spoke to us about her experience as a flight attendant with Braniff Airlines back when flying was still glamorous in the 1950s and 1960s. She occasionally worked on the very same DC-3 plane pictured here, which may explain her look of pure nostalgia.

GARBAGE COLLECTOR, MARCH

PHOTO BY DANNY FULGENCIO

“Storage Wars Texas” star and Preston Hollow resident Jenny Grumbles loves junk. She scours thrift stores, roadsides and repossessed storage units for trash that — with a little bit of elbow grease and a few coats of paint — she turns into treasure. Given her penchant for garbage, the McCommas Bluff Landfill seemed like the perfect place for a photo shoot. But convincing the City of Dallas to let us stomp around one of its landfills with cameras wasn’t so easy. Advocate photo editor Danny Fulgencio called the Sanitation Services department and remembers pleading, “I’m not a muckraker All I want is to take a beautiful photo of a beautiful woman in a landfill.” His wish was granted. (It helped that the assistant director with whom he spoke has a journalist daughter and was sympathetic to his plight.)

CHUTES AND LADDERS, AUGUST

PHOTO BY RASY RAN

Michelle Staubach Grimes may be the daughter of one of Dallas Cowboy’s most beloved quarterbacks but she doesn’t take herself too seriously. When Advocate photographer Rasy Ran asked her to climb into a laundry chute, she was happy to oblige. After all, laundry chutes play a pivotal role in her first children’s book, “Where is Pidge?” which we wrote about in August. Though adorable, this picture didn’t make it to print because Ran felt the dog, who inspired one of the characters in Grimes’ story, looked disinterested. Point taken. He’s clearly unimpressed by the cameras.

REAL TALK, OCTOBER

PHOTO BY DANNY FULGENCIO

Our reality TV issue proved timely. A few short weeks after its release, Bravo announced The Real Housewives franchise was coming to Dallas. Though the cast is still top secret (as of press time), many media outlets speculate we’ll be seeing a lot more of our cover girls LeeAnne Locken and Heidi Dillon. We’re confident they’ll make for great TV. They effortlessly speak their minds. The ladies quickly trashed the $10 sparkling wine we poured them as “total shit” and dished on Preston Hollow gossip. Yet they were down to earth. Locken even admitted “If you put a glass of champagne in front of me, I’m going to drink it” with a laugh.

John Tesar’s reputation precedes him. He’s known for slamming restaurant critics on Twitter, throwing drunken temper tantrums and failing to show up to Advocate photo shoots. But our photo editor Danny Fulgencio says snapping pictures of Tesar couldn’t have been easier: “He was very gregarious and we talked about everything — fatherhood, surfing, all of that.” Phew!

Arnie Verbeek, Preston Hollow resident and owner of Maple Avenue Boxing Gym, arrived at our office with props — an impressive collection of rare boxing gloves. This pair by Louis Vuitton, one of only seven sold in the United States, didn’t make it into our October issue, but they begged to be shared.

JUMPING FOR ELEPHANTS, APRIL

PHOTO BY RASY RAN

Our story about Maya Elia was one of our best read this year. It’s easy to see why — Elia is a remarkable young lady. At only 16 years old, she runs a successful charity. Elepants donates 100 percent of proceeds from its sale of harem pants to the Thai Elephant Conservation Center. Since its inception, the nonprofit has raised several thousand dollars for the cause. But in spite of her success, the Urusline Academy of Dallas student remains youthful. Advocate photographer Rasy Ran caught Elia jumping playfully on her bed during this photo shoot. Elephant knickknacks, of course, decorate the foreground.

Pulled up by the bootstraps

From communist Romania to the Shops at Park Lane with Samuel Bistrian

Story by Elizabeth Barbee | Photos by Rasy Ran

Samuel Bistrian lived the first eight years of his life under the strict regime of communist Romania. Though they were extremely poor, he and his 11 siblings always felt lucky.

“My parents instilled us from an early age with a sense of gratitude,” he says. “We knew things were going to get better.”

In 1989 the family secured one-way tickets to the United States. Their departure from central Europe was bittersweet. Bistrian remembers feeling both sad and exhilarated. Saying goodbye to his friends and grandparents was difficult, but he felt hopeful about the future. He recalls getting off the plane at Chicago O’Hare International Airport and looking around in awe.

“There were lights everywhere,” he says. “That was amazing to me because [back home] the electricity was always cut off.”

But life in America presented its own challenges. From Illinois, the family members moved to Knoxville, Tenn. There, they lived cramped in a government housing project, where Bistrian and his siblings heard gunshots regularly and were bullied by other tenants. Rather than worrying, the kids focused on academics. Their hard work helped the family secure a home through Habitat for Humanity.

“It usually takes a long time to be approved” Bistrian explains. “But we all did

really well at school, so they were able to expedite the process and get us a threebedroom house. My parents still live there to this day.”

After graduating from Dallas Baptist University with a degree in business, Bistrian took a job at Neiman Marcus, loading and unloading boxes. He quickly worked his way up to national sales director. But in spite of his monetary stability, he never forgot what it was like to live in poverty and became determined to help others escape their financial shackles.

In 2010, at the “peak of [his] career,” he significantly reduced his hours at Neiman Marcus and founded Roma Boots, a “socially conscious” company that donates a pair of goulashes to a child in need for every pair that is sold. The business now operates out of a sleek, minimalistic space in the Shops at Park Lane. Original paintings and illustrations line the walls, making the store look more like an art gallery. It’s an impressive sight, and it isn’t a façade — business is indeed thriving — but it took quite some time for Roma Boots to gain footing.

“I went three years without a car,” Bistrian remembers. “I sacrificed a lot and borrowed money from siblings I just knew in my heart there was a hand of providence guiding this whole thing.”

Starting a new business is always a struggle, and more so for Bistrian because he launched Roma Boots during the recession. However, he managed to turn even that into a positive.

“I think the recession awakened people to the fact that we’ve had it so good for so long,” he muses. “I think compassion is born out of a sense of gratitude.”

The first rain boots were donated, appropriately, to children in Romania, where the weather is often cold and wet. Since then the company has performed “boot drops” in more than 20 countries including Nepal, China, Mongolia, India and Haiti. Word about Roma Boots is getting around. Actress Alyssa Milano is a fan of the footwear, as is “Duck Dynasty’s” Sadie Robertson, who recently helped design an exclusive line for the label. Bistrian is happy to have the support of celebrities, but he doesn’t necessarily want to become one himself. He’s palpably humble and earnest, driven by a desire to give back.

“I just followed my passion,” he says. “I would have quit a long time ago if I had not been stirred by something stronger than myself.”

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PRESTON HOLLOW

BEST PIZZA

WINNER

❏ AL’S PIZZERIA

RUNNERS UP

❏ Mimi’s Pizzeria

❏ My Family’s Pizza

NOMINEES

❏ Dough Pizzeria

❏ Lovers Pizza and Pasta

❏ Picasso’s Pizza

BEST BREAKFAST/ BRUNCH

WINNER

❏ CINDI’S NEW YORK DELI

RUNNERS UP

❏ The Original Market Diner

❏ Woodlands American Grill

NOMINEES

❏ Breadwinner’s

❏ Kel’s Kitchen (Now closed)

❏ La Duni Kitchen

❏ Rise Souffle

BEST SPA

WINNER

❏ FACELOGIC

RUNNERS UP

❏ Cooper Spa

❏ Hiatus Spa

NOMINEES

❏ Fresh at NorthPark

❏ Adrift Float Spa

BEST BURGER WINNER

❏ VILLAGE BURGER BAR

RUNNERS UP

❏ Liberty Burger

❏ Chip’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers

NOMINEES

❏ Beck’s Prime

❏ Gazeebo Burger

❏ Hopdoddy Burger

ADVOCATE’S BEST OF 2014-2015 RECAP

Over the past 16 months, Advocate readers selected the best of Preston Hollow.

Be sure to visit all of these local spots, and share your pictures with us on social media — we’d love to see you around the neighborhood!

BEST DESSERT

WINNER

❏ CRÈME DE LA COOKIE

RUNNERS UP

❏ Nothing Bundt Cakes

❏ Stein’s Bakery

NOMINEES

❏ Celebrity Café and Bakery

❏ Gigi’s Cupcakes

❏ Neuhaus Café

❏ Sprinkles Cupcakes

❏ Tart Bakery

❏ Tu-Lu’s Gluten Free Bakery (Now closed)

BEST GIFT SHOP

WINNER

❏ SAMPLE HOUSE

RUNNERS UP

❏ The Toy Maven

❏ Swoozie’s

NOMINEES

❏ Toys Unique

❏ Write Selection

BEST PATIO WINNER

❏ CELEBRATION RESTAURANT

RUNNERS UP

❏ Inwood Tavern

❏ True Food Kitchen

NOMINEES

❏ Fernando’s

❏ Sevy’s

❏ Stratos

❏ Kona Grill

❏ Mi Cocina

BEST TACOS

WINNER

❏ RUSTY TACO

RUNNERS UP

❏ Meso Maya

❏ Taco Diner

NOMINEES

❏ Tupinamba

❏ Gabriela and Sofia’s

❏ El Tizoncito

❏ Tipico’s

❏ Tacos y Mas

BEST DATE NIGHT

WINNER

❏ INWOOD THEATER

RUNNERS UP

❏ Rise No. 1

❏ The Mercury

NOMINEES

❏ Painting with a Twist

❏ Dunston’s Steakhouse

❏ Princi Italia

❏ Smashing Times

❏ Studio Movie Grill

❏ Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse

BEST PET SERVICE

WINNER

❏ CLIP N’ DIP PET SPA

RUNNERS UP

❏ Animalhouse Dog Walking and Petsitting

❏ Hollywood Feed

NOMINEES

❏ Lucky Dog Barkery

❏ Park Cities Pet Salon

❏ Perky Poodle

❏ Raw by Canine’s

❏ Tails of the City (Now closed)

#AdvocateBestOf

Instagram: Advocate_Mag_Dallas

BEST HOME & GARDEN

WINNER

❏ NORTH HAVEN GARDENS

RUNNERS UP

❏ Nicholson- Hardie

❏ The Wicker Basket

NOMINEES

❏ Mary Cates & Co.

❏ Lovers Lane Antique Market

BEST BAR

WINNER

❏ MIDWAY POINT

RUNNERS UP

❏ Inwood Lounge

❏ Neighborhood Services

NOMINEES

❏ Time Out Tavern

❏ The Wild Turkey

❏ Trinity Hall

BEST PLACE FOR KIDS

WINNER

❏ PRESTON ROYAL LIBRARY

RUNNERS UP

❏ Town North YMCA

❏ Northhaven Trail

NOMINEES

❏ NorthPark Center

❏ Emler Swim School

❏ Preston Hollow Park

❏ Jewish Community Center

❏ Little Gym

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Stay tuned for the next Advocate Best Of contests coming May 2016!

BAPTIST

PARK CITIES BAPTIST CHURCH / 3933 Northwest Pky / pcbc.org

Worship & Bible Study 9:15 & 10:45 Traditional, Contemporary, Spanish Speaking / 214.860.1500

WILSHIRE BAPTIST / 4316 Abrams / 214.452.3100

Pastor George A. Mason Ph.D. / Worship 8:30 & 11:00 am

Bible Study 9:40 am / www.wilshirebc.org

BIBLE CHURCHES

NORTH HIGHLANDS BIBLE CHURCH / www.nhbc.net

Sunday: Lifequest (all ages) 9:00 am / Worship 10:30 am

Wed: Student Ministry 7:00 pm / 9626 Church Road / 214.348.9697

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST

EAST DALLAS CHRISTIAN CHURCH / 629 N. Peak Street / 214.824.8185

Sunday School 9:30 am / Worship 8:30 am - Chapel 10:50 am - Sanctuary / Rev. Deborah Morgan-Stokes / edcc.org

LUTHERAN

FIRST UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH / 6202 E Mockingbird Lane

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am / Call for class schedule. 214.821.5929 / www.dallaslutheran.org

METHODIST

LAKE HIGHLANDS UMC / 9015 Plano Rd. / 214.348.6600 / lhumc.com

Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School / 10:30 am Coffee

Worship: 8:30 am & 10:50 am Traditional / 10:50 am Contemporary

UNITY

UNITY OF DALLAS / A Positive Path for Spiritual Living 6525 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230 / 972.233.7106 / UnityDallas.org

Sundays: 9:00 am Early Service, 11:00 am Celebration Service

OPPOSABLE THUMBS AND MINDS

We have the option to rise above our animal instincts

Humans and other primates have what are called “opposable thumbs.” The thumbs on our hands allow us to grasp things that would otherwise elude our ability to possess them. By pinching our thumb against our other fingers, we can take hold of something instead of only touching or feeling it.

Humans also have what business professor Roger Martin has called “opposable minds.” We can hold two or more opposing ideas in our mind at the same time. That ability separates us from animals, which operate in a stimulus-response/ red-tooth-and-claw/survival-of-the-fittest mode all the time.

Humans feel but also think. We can stand over against our pain or sense of being threatened and ask what we might do with that instead of only reacting to preserve and protect ourselves.

We can love. We can sacrifice ourselves for others. We can put ourselves in harm’s way on purpose for a higher purpose.

Yet, too often we don’t. We devolve to our animal instincts in our greed (“I’ll get mine even at the expense of yours”), in our nationalism (“My country is exceptional and can be trusted to act righteously against your country”), in our politics (“My view of the world is right and yours is dangerous”), and in our religion (“My faith is better than your faith”).

We could go on and on. And we do. This polarization destroys our communities and our communities of faith. It divides us into camps that should be exposed and opposed. It focuses on how we are unsafe in the presence of difference. But there is no end to it because there is no perfect security in this life.

As we begin a new calendar year and realize the challenges we face together in the world, we need to claim our capacity to hold opposing ideas in our mind in order that we may understand others and not

merely oppose them. We may not be able to convince Islamic terrorists to do what we are asking, but that does not excuse us from ascending to the highest level of our humanity and not descending to their inhumanity. We may not be able to convince an opposing party in our election cycle to think like we do, but we can practice thinking like they do before we dismiss them altogether.

Martin calls this “integrative thinking.” He suggests that only when we grapple in a uniquely human way with opposing

ideas will the possibility of a leap to new thinking take place. This is not a compromise he advocates; it’s a third way that can only emerge from the sympathy that derives from our grasping differences with our opposable minds.

The great faith traditions show us the way. Moses learns that God hears the cries of the weak, and that weak and strong alike should be subject to the same Law and not to the laws of the powerful. Jesus embodies the unity of the seemingly opposing realms of divine and human, and he teaches that loving God and loving neighbor are one thing, not two. The Qur’an teaches that the murder of one human being amounts to the murder of all humanity, and that the saving of one human being is like the saving of all.

As Benjamin Franklin put it, “We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.”

We can love. We can sacrifice ourselves for others. We can put ourselves in harm’s way on purpose for a higher purpose. Yet, too often we don’t.

George Mason is pastor of Wilshire Baptist Church. The Worship section is a regular feature underwritten by Advocate Publishing and by the neighborhood business people and churches listed on these pages. For information about helping support the Worship section, call 214.560.4202.

Volunteer opportunities

The Vickery Meadow Learning Center seeks volunteers to teach English as a second language at its Brook Hollow location, 1750 Viceroy. No teaching experience or foreign language knowledge is necessary. All classes are co-taught, and curriculum and training are provided. Volunteers teach one two-hour class per week; morning, afternoon and evening sessions are available. Contact Liz Harling at lharling@vmlc.org or 214.265.5057, ext. 102, to sign up for an orientation session.

Girls Inc. needs volunteers to tutor girls ages 6-12 once a week from 4-5:30 p.m., MondayThursday. The nonprofit, whose mission is to inspire girls to be strong, smart and bold, also has several other volunteer opportunities at its campus near Love Field as well as locations in Oak Cliff, West Dallas and South Dallas. Fill out an application at girlsincdallas. org or call Jean Jones at 214.654.4506.

Education

SMU recently established the Santos Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship in honor of the 12-yearold boy who was killed by a Dallas police officer in 1973. Funded by Dallas’ Latino Center for Leadership Development and the Embrey Human Rights Program, the scholarship will help SMU students obtain undergraduate degrees in human rights. Sophomore Karly Zrake is the first recipient. Zrake has been a Dedman Scholar and straight-A student since arriving at SMU in 2014. She works part-time for the Embrey Human Rights Program, and helped coordinate the program’s first 10-day study trip focused on the past and present human rights struggles of Native Americans.

Giving

The Dallas Public Library is collecting formalwear to be given to high school prom-goers who cannot afford to buy dresses. Drop off formal dresses, shoes, handbags, accessories and other formalwear to any Dallas Public Library branch this winter, and they will be given away during the spring prom season.

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Please submit news items and/or photos concerning neighborhood residents, activities, honors and volunteer opportunities to editor@advocatemag.com. Our deadline is the first of the month prior to the month of publication.

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For aspiring athletes, or anyone who wants to be faster, stronger and ahead of the game, personalized training is a stroke of genius.

Complimentary one week pass and 50% off the enrollment fee when you join.

Call 214.820.7872 or visit LandryFitness.com

DUTCH ART GALLERY

Celebrating 50 Years of Custom

Framing & Fine Art

10233 E. Northwest Hwy Dallas, TX 75238 214.348.7350 dutchartgallery.net

Now on exhibit through January: Impressions of the “Past, Present and Future.” Owners, Hans & Pam Massar, are passionate about presenting art as well as quality custom framing. Stop by to view the 7,000 square foot showroom, featuring an array of original oil paintings. Above: “Bluebonnet Field & Barn” by Jim Phipps

DAN “THE COMPUTER GUY”

Computer Repair

972.639.6413 stykidan@sbcglobal.net

Confused? Frustrated? Let a seasoned pro be the interface between you & that pesky Windows computer. Hardware & software installation, troubleshooting, training, $60/hour — one hour minimum.

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Join us January 22, 9:30-11:30 Prospective Family Open House Meet our Principal and learn about our circular curriculum & how we tether our Outdoor Learning Center to the classroom!

Grade - Infants ‧Accelerated Academics ‧Foreign Language ‧Outdoor Learning Center ‧Fine Arts & Extensive P.E. Program Schedule a Tour: 214-348-7410

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the NEW has come!”

II Corinthians 5:17

Open House Jan. 14th

Single-Gender Education

Young girls become trailblazers and leaders in the classroom and beyond.

Inquiry-Based Learning

Girls actively explore real-world problems and challenges.

Social Emotional Learning

Focus on strength of character, emotional health, and empowerment of young girls.

Empowering through 6th Grade Pre www.facebook.com/thekesslerschool

1215 Turner | Dallas, Texas 75208 PH 214.942.2220 | FX 214.942.1223 www.thekesslerschool.com

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HIGHLANDER SCHOOL

9120 Plano Rd. Dallas / 214.348.3220 / www.highlanderschool.com

Founded in 1966, Highlander offers an enriched curriculum in a positive, Christian-based environment. By limiting class size, teachers are able to build a strong educational foundation to ensure confidence in academics, athletics, and the creative and performing arts. Highlander offers a “classic” education which cannot be equaled. Monthly tours offered; call for a reservation.

KESSLER SCHOOL

Pre K – 6th Grade / 1215 Turner Ave, Dallas TX 75208 / 214-942-2220 / www. thekesserschool.com The Kessler School offers an innovative academic environment that gives students a solid foundation, confidence, and a love of learning. Located just minutes from downtown Dallas; The Kessler School’s mission is to “educate the whole child,” and provides an individualized approach to teaching – meeting the student where their needs are. Students are educated socially through community time, physically through daily PE, academically through a wellrounded curriculum, and spiritually through a fostering of awareness and individual growth.

LAKEHILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Leading to Success. 2720 Hillside Dr., Dallas 75214 / 214.826.2931 / lakehillprep.org

Kindergarten through Grade 12 - Lakehill

Preparatory School takes the word preparatory in its name very seriously. Throughout a student’s academic career, Lakehill builds an educational program that achieves its goal of enabling graduates to attend the finest, most rigorous universities of choice. Lakehill combines a robust, college-preparatory curriculum with opportunities for personal growth, individual enrichment, and community involvement. From kindergarten through high school, every Lakehill student is encouraged to strive, challenged to succeed, and inspired to excel.

SOLAR PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

2617 N. Henderson Ave. / 972.925.3306/ dallasisd.org/solarprep

SPANISH HOUSE

Four East Dallas Locations / 214.826.4410 / DallasSpanishHouse.com Spanish Immersion Program in East Dallas! Nursery, Preschool, Elementary and Adult Programs available. Our new K-5 Dual-Language Elementary School will be opening in August 2016 at 7159 E. Grand Avenue. Please visit our website (DallasSpanishHouse.com) or call 214.826.4410 for a tour.

ISCOPAL SCHOOL

848 Harter Rd., Dallas 75218 / 214.328.9131 / stjohnsschool.org Founded in 1953, St. John’s is an independent, co-educational day school for Pre-K through Grade 8. With a tradition for academic excellence, St. John’s programs include a challenging curriculum in a Christian environment along with instruction in the visual and performing arts, Spanish, German, French, and opportunities for athletics and community service.St. John’s goal for its students is to develop a love for learning, service to others, and leadership grounded in love, humility, and wisdom. Accredited by ISAS, SAES, and the Texas Education Agency.

WHITE ROCK NORTH SCHOOL

9727 White Rock Trail Dallas / 214.348.7410 / WhiteRockNorthSchool.com 6 Weeks through 6th Grade. Our accelerated curriculum provides opportunity for intellectual and physical development in a loving and nurturing environment. Character-building and civic responsibility are stressed. Facilities include indoor swimming pool, skating rink, updated playground, and state-of-the-art technology lab. Kids Club on the Corner provides meaningful after-school experiences. Summer Camp offers field trips, swimming, and a balance of indoor and outdoor activities designed around fun-filled themes. Accredited by SACS. Call for a tour of the campus.

ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL

6121 E. Lovers Ln. Dallas / 214.363.1630 / ziondallas. org Toddler care thru 8th Grade. Serving Dallas for over 58 years offering a quality education in a Christ-centered learning environment. Degreed educators minister to the academic, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of students and their families. Before and after school programs, Extended Care, Parents Day Out, athletics, fine arts, integrated technology, Spanish, outdoor education, Accelerated Reader, advanced math placement, and student government. Accredited by National Lutheran School & Texas District Accreditation Commissions and TANS. Contact Principal Jeff Thorman.

An exciting new Choice School in Dallas ISD. Accepting student applications Jan. 6-29 for kindergarten, rst and second grade in the 2016-2017 school year. The mission at Solar Prep is to prepare girls to become trailblazers in STEAM-related elds and equip them with a depth of knowledge, capacity for leadership, strength of character, and love of self. Solar Prep offers blended learning, project-based learning, tech literacy and coding, engineering, robotics, integrated art, and drama. Enrollment is open to all girls living within the Dallas ISD boundaries, there are no academic entry requirements, and transportation will be provided. Visit www.dallasisd.org/solarprep for more information and to submit an application. Call to advertise call 214.560.4203

BUSINESS BUZZ

The lowdown on what’s up with neighborhood businesses

Not your typical mall food

The owners of Smoke and Bolsa opened their newest restaurant, The Theodore, at NorthPark Center. Tim Byres, Chris Jeffers and Chris Zielke and their company, Turn the Tables Hospitality, chose the space between Nordstrom and Macy’s for their new concept, inspired by macho U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. They pulled bartender Kyle Hilla from Bolsa, and he created a menu of cocktails named after national parks. The food menu offers updated takes on classic American food. It also has an inhouse bakery to provide fresh-baked bread to the restaurant as well as breakfast pastries for NorthPark shoppers.

Restaurant bites

Frost Gelato has opened at Preston Hollow Village. Denver-based restaurant chain Modmarket, which has a location in Preston Hollow Village, recently changed its name as part of a trademark settlement; the new name is Modern Market. Dunkin’ Donuts recently teamed up with delivery service DoorDash, so Preston Hollow residents can have sweet treats and coffee delivered to their homes as early as 7 a.m.

Shopping center redo

A developer purchased the Corner Shopping Center at North Central Expressway and Walnut Hill with plans to redevelop it. Cypress Equities plans to replace the aging shopping center with modern buildings in hopes of drawing new restaurants and retailers. Cypress is renaming it The Hill Shopping Center and work could begin as soon as next month.

The Theodore, at NorthPark Center.

Filling bellies

Students from a few neighborhood schools, including Lamplighter and St. Mark’s , volunteered with the North Texas Food Bank over the holidays. They packed 4,373 Thanksgiving meals for hungry families.

CLASSES/TUTORING/ LESSONS

ART: Draw/Paint. Adults All Levels. Lake Highlands N. Rec. Ctr. Days: Mon & Wed. Students bring supplies. Nights: 1xt month workshop, supplies furnished. Jane Cross. 214-534-6829,

CREATIVE ARTS CENTER More than 500 adult art classes/ workshops from metal to mosaic! www.creativeartscenter.org

FARMERS BRANCH AQUATICS CENTER Visit our new natatorium. Begin swim, fitness classes & open swim. fbh2o.com

GET READY, GET SET Get Ahead With Mathnasium. 214-328-MATH (6284) mathnasium.com/dallaslakewood

GUITAR OR PIANO

Your Home. 12 Yrs Exp. Reasonable rates. UNT Music Grad. Larry 469-358-8784

MAKERS CONNECT Craft Classes & Workshops. Led by & for Local Makers. Check Schedule: makersconnect.org/classes

EMPLOYMENT

PET SITTERS, DOG WALKERS reply to http://www.pcpsi.com/join

SERVICES FOR YOU

AT ODDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER? Easily Learn Essential Skills. Services include Digital Photo Help. Sharon 214-679-9688

CARGO BICYCLES Custom Built, Hand Crafted. For You/ Business In Oak Cliff. 214-205-4205. oakcliffcargobicycles.com

CONFUSED? FRUSTRATED? Let A Seasoned Pro Be The Interface Between You & That Pesky Windows Computer. Hardware & Software Installation, Troubleshooting, Training. $60/hr. 1 hr min. Dan 214-660-3733 / stykidan@sbcglobal.net

MY OFFICE Offers Mailing, Copying, Shipping, Office & School Supplies. 9660 Audelia Rd. myofficelh.com 214-221-0011

LEGAL SERVICES

A FREE CONSULTATION Wills/Probate/Guardianships. MaryGlennAttorney.com 214-802-6768

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ACCOUNTING, TAXES Small Businesses & Individuals. Chris King, CPA 214-824-5313 www.chriskingcpa.com

BOOKKEEPING NEEDS? Need Help Organizing Finances?

Small or Big.

MIND, BODY & SPIRIT

UFC GYM WHITE ROCK Workout Blues? Train Different. Power/ endurance/results. 469-729-9900 ufcgym.com/WhiteRock

PET SERVICES

AFFORDABLE HOME PET CARE Pet Sitting, Dog Walks. pawsitivestrolls.com 214-504-5115

DOGGIE DEN DALLAS Daycare, Boarding, Grooming, Training. 6444 E. Mockingbird Ln. 214-823-1441 DoggieDenDallas.com

POOP SCOOP PROFESSIONALS Trust The Experts. 214-826-5009. germaine_free@yahoo.com

BUY/SELL/TRADE

DONATE YOUR CAR FOR BREAST CANCER Help United Breast Foundation education, prevention, support programs. Fast free pickup. 24 Hour response. Tax deduction. 855-403-0213

FREE RANGE PORK & LAMB from local resident’s farm. Hormone & antibiotic free.Heritage Red Wattle pigs. Stock up now. Laraland Farms 214-384-6136 carlandlara@hotmail.com

SHARE FRONT ROW

Texas Rangers, Stars & Mavs seats. Tickets are available in sets of 10 games (sets of 2 or 4 tickets per game available). Participants randomly draw numbers prior to season to determine a draft order fair to everyone. Call 214-560-4212 or rwamre@advocatemag.com

ESTATE/GARAGE SALES

CLUTTERBLASTERS.COM ESTATE SALES Moving & DownSizing Sales, Storage Units. Organize/De-Clutter Donna 972-679-3100

Yee-haw

Last month, Markus Mariluch, an acclaimed bull rider, stopped by Medical City Children’s Hospital to visit with patients. To ensure the kids felt like real rodeo stars, he helped them decorate Christmasthemed cowboy hats.

APPLIANCE REPAIR SPECIALIST

Low Rates, Excellent Service, Senior Discount. MC-Visa. 214-321-4228

JESSE’S A/C & APPLIANCE SERVICE

TACLB13304C All Makes/Models. 214-660-8898

CLEANING SERVICES

AMAZON CLEANING

Top To Bottom Clean. Fabiana.469-951-2948

CINDY’S HOUSE CLEANING 15 yrs exp. Resd/Com. Refs. Dependable. 214-490-0133

MESS MASTERS Earth friendly housecleaning. 469-235-7272. www.messmasters.com Since ‘91

WANTED: HOUSES TO CLEAN Windows, too! Great Prices / Refs. Family owned. 20 yrs. Reliable. Call Sunny 214-724-2555. grimestoppershere.com

WINDOW MAN WINDOW CLEANING.COM

Residential Specialists. BBB. 214-718-3134

COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS

ALL COMPUTER PROBLEMS SOLVED MAC/PC Great Rates! Keith 214-295-6367

BILL’S COMPUTER REPAIR

Virus Removal, Data Recovery. Home/Biz Network Install. All Upgrades & Repairs. PC Instruction. No Trip Fee. 214-348-2566

CONCRETE/MASONRY/ PAVING

ALL EPOXY COATINGS, CONCRETE Countertops, Stamping, Staining & Designs, Floor Demo and Overlays Landscape Designs Call 214-916-8368

BRICK & STONE REPAIR

Tuck Pointing / Crack Repair. Mortar Color Matching. Windows And Door Cracks Etc. Call Don 214-704-1722

BRICK, BLOCK, Stone, Concrete, Stucco. Gonzalez Masonry. 214-395-1319

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CABINETRY & FURNITURE

SQUARE NAIL WOODWORKING

Cabinet Refacing, Built-ins, Entertainment/ Computer Centers. Jim. 214-324-7398 www.squarenailwoodworking.com

CLEANING SERVICES

A MAID FOR YOU Bonded/Insured.Park Cities/ M Streets Refs. Call Us First. Joyce 214-232-9629

AFFORDABLE CLEANING Insd./Bonded. Move In/Out. Routine Cleaning. Reliable. Dependable.

Residential/ Commercial. References. 28+yrs.

Delta Cleaning. 972-943-9280.

AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL CLEANING

A Clean You Can Trust

Staff trained by Nationally Certified Cleaning Tech. Chemical-free, Green, or Traditional Cleaning. WindsorMaidServices.com 214-381-MAID (6243)

ALTOGETHER CLEAN

Relax ...We’ll Clean Your House, It Will Be Your Favorite Day! Bonded & Insurance. Free Estimates. 214-929-8413. www. altogetherclean.net

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

ANTHONY’S ELECTRIC Master Electrician. TECL24948 anthonyselectricofdallas.com

50 Yrs. Electrical Exp. Insd. 214-328-1333

LAKEWOOD ELECTRICAL Local. Insured. Lic. #227509 Call Rylan 214-434-8735

TEXAS ELECTRICAL • 214-289-0639

Prompt, Honest, Quality. TECL 24668

TH ELECTRIC Reasonable Rates. Licensed & Insured. Ted. E257 214-808-3658

WHITE ROCK ELECTRIC All Electrical Services. Lic/Insd. E795. 214-850-4891

EXTERIOR CLEANING

G&G DEMOLITION Tear downs, Haul. Interior/Exterior. 214-808-8925

FENCING & DECKS

#1 COWBOY FENCE & IRON CO. Est. ‘91. 214-692-1991 www.cowboyfenceandiron.com

4 QUALITY FENCING Call Mike 214-507-9322 Specializing in Wood, New or Repair.

AMBASSADOR FENCE INC.

Automatic Gates, Iron & Cedar Fencing, Decks. Since 1996. MC/V 214-621-3217

FENCING & WOODWORK oldgatefence.com charliehookerswoodwork.com 214-766-6422

HANNAWOODWORKS.COM

Decks, Pergolas, Patio Covers. 214-435-9574

KIRKWOOD FENCE & DECK New & Repair. Free Estimates. Nathan Kirkwood. 214-341-0699

LONESTARDECKS.COM 214-357-3975

FLOORING & CARPETING

Restoration Flooring

Hardwood Installation · Hand Scraping Sand & Finish · Dustless

25+ Years Experience

469.774.3147

restorationflooring.net

Willeford

hardwood floors

Superior Quality: Installation Refinishing Repair • Cleaning & Waxing Old World Hand Scrape 214-824-1166

FOUNDATION REPAIR

• Slabs • Pier & Beam

• Mud Jacking • Drainage

• Free Estimates

• Over 20 Years Exp. 972-288-3797

We Answer Our Phones

GARAGE SERVICES

DFW GARAGE PRO Garage Organize/Reorganize. Painting, Shelving, Cabinets, Storage, Disposal. 303-883-9321

ROCKET GARAGE DOOR SERVICE -24/7. Repairs/Installs. 214-533-8670. Coupon On Web. www.RocketDoorService.com

UNITED GARAGE DOORS AND GATES Res/Com. Locally Owned.214-826-8096

BRICK, STONEWORK, FLAGSTONE PATIOS Mortar Repair. Straighten Brick Mailboxes & Columns. Call Cirilo 214-298-7174

CONCRETE REPAIRS/REPOURS

Demo existing. Stamping and Staining Driveways/Patio/Walkways

Pattern/Color available

Free Estimates 972-672-5359 (32 yrs.)

CONCRETE, Driveway Specialist Repairs, Replacement, Removal, References. Reasonable.

Chris 214-770-5001

EDMONDSPAVING.COM Asphalt & Concrete Driveway-Sidewalk-Patio-Repair 214-957-3216

FLAGSTONE PATIOS, Retaining Walls, BBQ’s, Veneer, Flower Bed Edging, All Stone work. Chris 214-770-5001

Trex Decking & Fencing, trex.com

Swimming Pool Remodels • Patios Stone work • Stamp Concrete

972-727-2727

Deckoart.com

EST. 1991 #1

COWBOY

All Wood Decks, Arbors & Patio Covers 214.692.1991

FENCE & IRON CO.

SPECIALIZING IN Wood Fences &Auto Gates

cowboyfenceandiron.com

FLOORING & CARPETING

ALL WALKS OF FLOORS 214-616-7641

Carpet, Wood, Tile Sales/Service Free Estimates

DALLAS HARDWOODS 214-724-0936

Installation, Repair, Refinish, Wax, Hand Scrape. Residential, Commercial. Sports Floors. 30 Yrs.

FENN CONSTRUCTION Full Service Contractor. www.dallastileman.com Back Splash Specials! 214-343-4645

THE TEXAN FLOORING SERVICES

Wood, Laminate. Remodel Showers, Bathrooms. thetexanflooringservices.com 214-680-0901

GLASS, WINDOWS & DOORS

EAST DALLAS WINDOW CLEANING Power Wash. Free Est. Dependable. Derek. 214-360-0120

LAKE HIGHLANDS GLASS & MIRROR frameless shower enclosures • store fronts replacement windows • mirrors 214-349-8160

ROCK GLASS CO Replace, repair: windows, mirrors, showers, screens. 214-837-7829

HANDYMAN SERVICES

A R&G HANDYMAN Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Fencing, Roofing, Light Hauling. Ron or Gary 214-861-7569, 469-878-8044

ALL STAR HOME CARE Carpentry, Glass, Tile, Paint, Doors, Sheetrock Repair, and more. 25 yrs. exp. References. Derry 214-505-4830

BO HANDYMAN Specializing In Historic Home Renovations & Pro Remodels. Custom Carpentry, Doors, Kitchens, Baths & more. 214-437-9730

HANDY DAN The Handyman. ToDo’s Done Right. handy-dan.com 214-252-1628

HANDYMAN SERVICES

HANDYMAN SPECIALIST Residential/ Commercial. Large, small jobs, repair list, renovations. Refs. 214-489-0635

HOMETOWN HANDYMAN All phases of construction. No job too small 214-327-4606

HONEST, SKILLED SERVICE With a Smile. General Repairs/ Maintenance. 214-215-2582

WANTED: ODD JOBS & TO DO LISTS

Allen’s Handyman & Home Repair 214-288-4232

Your Home Repair Specialists

972-308-6035 HandymanMatters.com/dallas

KITCHEN/BATH/ TILE/GROUT

MELROSE TILE James Sr., Installer, Repairs. 40 Yrs. Exp. MelroseTile.com 214-384-6746

STONE AGE COUNTER TOPS

Granite, Marble, Tile, Kitchen/Bath Remodels. 972-276-9943.stoneage.dennis@verizon.net

TK REMODELING 972-533-2872

Complete Full Service Repairs, Remodeling, Restoration. Name It — We do it. Tommy. Insured. dallas.tkremodelingcontractors.com

TOM HOLT TILE 30 Yrs Experience In Tile, Backsplashes & Floors. Refs. Avail. 214-770-3444

LAWNS, GARDENS & TREES

AYALA’S LANDSCAPING Firewood for Sale! Call the Land Expert Today! Insured. 214-773-4781

CHUPIK TREE SERVICE

Trim, Remove, Stump Grind. Free Est. Insured. 214-823-6463

DALLAS GROUNDSKEEPER Comprehensive services designed to meet your needs. 214-504-6788 dallasgroundskeeper.com

DALLAS K.D.R.SERVICES • 214-349-0914

Lawn Service & Landscape Installation

1. Change the direction of your ceiling fan.

2. Caulk any gaps in your windows, doors, cracks in walls.

3. Control your thermostat.

HOUSE PAINTING

1 AFFORDABLE HOUSE PAINTING and Home Repair. Quality work. Inside and Out. Free Ests. Local Refs. Ron 972-816-5634

#1 GET MORE PAY LES

Painting. 85% Referrals. Free Est. 214-348-5070

A+ INT/EXT PAINT & DRYWALL Since 1977. Kirk Evans. 972-672-4681

ALL TYPES Painting & Repairs. A+ BBB rating. Any size jobs welcome. Call Kenny 214-321-7000

BENJAMIN’S PAINTING SERVICE Quality Work At Reasonable Prices. 214-725-6768

MANNY’S HOME PAINTING & REMODEL Int./Ext. Sheetrock. Manny 214-334-2160

RAMON’S INT/EXT PAINT

Sheetrock, Repairs. 214-679-4513

TOP COAT 30 yrs. exp. Reliable, Quality Repair/Remodel Phil @ 214-770-2863

VIP PAINTING & DRYWALL Int/Ext. Sheetrock Repair, Resurfacing Tubs, Counters, Tile Repairs. 469-774-7111

KITCHEN/BATH/ TILE/GROUT

BLAKE CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS LLC

Complete Kitchen And Bath Remodels. Tile, Granite, Marble, Travertine, Slate. Insured. 214-563-5035 www.blake-construction.com

FENN CONSTRUCTION Full Service Contractor. www.dallastileman.com Back Splash Specials! 214-343-4645

KITCHEN/BATH/ TILE/GROUT

LAWNS, GARDENS & TREES

HOLMAN IRRIGATION

Sprinkler & Valve Repair/ Rebuild Older Systems. Lic. #1742. 214-398-8061

LIGHT IT UP DALLAS

Your lighting specialists. 972-591-8383

Parties, Weddings, Patios, Landscape.

WE

• Tubs, Tiles or Sinks

• Cultured Marble

• Kitchen Countertops

214-631-8719

www.allsurfacerefinishing.com

LAWNS, GARDENS & TREES

#1 WHITE ROCK TREE WIZARDS

Professionals, Experts, Artists. Trim, Remove, Cabling, Bracing/Bolting. Cavity-Fill Stump Grind. Emergencies, Hazards. Insd. Free Est. 972-803-6313. arborwizard.com

A BETTER TREE MAN Trims, Removals, Insd. 12 Yrs Exp. Roberts Tree Service. 214-808-8925

LSI LAWN SPRINKLERS “Making Water Work”

Irrigation system Service & Repair. Specializing In Older Copper Systems. LI #13715. 214-283-4673

RED SUN LANDSCAPES • 214-935-9779

RedSunLandscapes.com

TRACY’S LAWN CARE • 972-329-4190

Lawn Mowing & Leaf Cleaning

U R LAWN CARE Maintenance. Landscaping. Your Personal Yard Service by Uwe Reisch uwereisch@yahoo.com 214-886-9202

WALTON’S GARDEN CENTER

Stop in for home decor, candles, indoor plants and more. It’s time to plan for spring. Call us for design, prep, and plantings! 8652 Garland Road 214-321-2387

PLUMBING

A2Z PLUMBING 214-727-4040

All Plumbing Repairs. Slab Leak Specialists. Licensed & Insured. ML# M36843.

AC PLUMBING Repairs, Fixtures, Senior Discounts. Gary Campbell. 214-321-5943

ANDREWS PLUMBING • 214-354-8521

# M37740 Insured. Any plumbing issues. plumberiffic69@gmail.com

Sewers • Drains • Bonded 24 Hours/7 Days

*Joe Faz 214-794-7566 - Se Habla Español*

ARRIAGA PLUMBING: General Plumbing

Since the 80’s. Insured. Lic# M- 20754 214-321-0589, 214-738-7116, CC’s accepted.

HAYES PLUMBING INC. Repairs.

Insured, 214-343-1427 License M13238

M&S PLUMBING Quality Work & Prompt Service. Jerry. 214-235-2172. lic.#M-11523

NTX PLUMBING SPEC. LLLP 214-226-0913

Lic. M-40581 Res/Com. Repairs & Leak Location

SPECK PLUMBING

Over 30 Yrs Exp. Licensed/Insured. 214-732-4769, 214-562-2360

214-328-7371

MetroFlowPlumbing.com

Lic.# M16620

PLUMBING

REMODELING

Bob McDonald Company, Inc. BUILDERS/REMODELERS

30+ Yrs. in Business • Major Additions

Complete Renovations • Kitchens/Baths

214-341-1155

bobmcdonaldco.net

POOLS

ADAIR POOL & SPA SERVICE

1 month free service for new customers. Call for details. 469-358-0665.

REMODELING

BLAKE CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS, LLC

Complete Remodeling, Kitchens, Baths, Additions. Hardie Siding & Replacement Windows. Build On Your Own Lot. Insured. www.blake-construction.com 214-563-5035

BO HANDYMAN Specializing In Historic Home Renovations & Pro Remodels. Custom Carpentry, Doors, Kitchens, Baths & more. 214-437-9730

FENN CONSTRUCTION Full Service Contractor. www.dallastileman.com Back Splash Specials! 214-343-4645

O’BRIEN GROUP INC. Remodeling Dallas For Over 17 Years www.ObrienGroupInc.com 214-341-1448

RENOVATE DALLAS renovatedallas.com 214-403-7247

ROOFING & GUTTERS

A&B GUTTER 972-530-5699

Clean Out, Repair/Replace. Leaf Guard. Free Estimates. Lifetime Warranty

BERT ROOFING INC.

Family owned and operated for over 40 years

• Residential/Commercial • Over 30,000 roofs completed • Seven NTRCA “Golden Hammer” Awards • Free Estimates

www.bertroofing.com 214.321.9341

Jeff Godsey Roofing

SHOPLIFTERS ARRESTED AFTER SHOOTING

The Dallas Police Department arrested two women accused of shoplifting at NorthPark Center in November.

The women stole property from Dillard’s and fled the scene in a silver Ford Taurus, according to police. The car struck a security guard, and he subsequently jumped onto the hood to avoid being run over.

Seeing the scene, Kevin Hayden, a plainclothes off-duty police officer, drew his gun and fired shots at the vehicle. No injuries were reported, and Hayden was placed on “routine administrative leave.”

Charged in the theft and assault were Carystal Jones, 21, and Sekeitha Brooks, 26. Police identified Jones as the driver of the vehicle. |

7.54

percent citywide increase in violent crime in the first 10 months of 2015, compared to the same period from the previous year

120 murders through October 2015, a 19 percent increase over the previous year

616 rapes in the same period, a 20 percent increase

631 business robberies, an 18 percent increase

2,787 robberies of people, an 8 percent increase

SOURCE Dallas Police Department

You’ve chosen the right neighborhood, now choose the right Realtor.

Preston Hollow has always had a special place in the heart of Dallas. Ours, too. We’ve been living and working here for over four decades–and no one knows this neighborhood quite like we do. If you’re looking for something exceptional here in Preston Hollow, start with an exceptional team of Realtors. Visit virginiacook.com.

4432 Hockaday Drive

6307 Stichter Avenue

6720 Park Lane

$1,780,000. Stunning home with meticulous finish-out! Beautiful staircase, white oak floors, quartz counters! Oversized master! Upstairs game room!

$1,425,000 Spectacular home built with real attention to quality and detail. Gorgeous backyard with fabulous pool. Lushly landscaped.

Lori Sparks. 214.680.6432

Don Thomas 214.641.7001

6750 Greenwich Lane

$700,000 Elegant one-story home on .4 acres! Spacious entertaining spaces, dramatic solarium! Remodeled pool & gazebo!

Mayo Redpath 469.231.7592

$1,090,000. Updated & expanded on gorgeous treed lot with pool! 4 BRs & 3 living areas! Granite kitchen opens to den! Master has sitting room & 2 walk-in closets! Lori Sparks. 214.680.6432

$1,049,000 Superior condition, location and value! Spacious rooms, gourmet kitchen! Fantastic yard with pergola and deck!

Marty Marks 214.808.7887

$1,500,000. Spectacular opportunity on this 80 x 145 building site! Beautiful backyard landscaping, electronic gate, cabana and pool! Simone Jeanes. 214.616.9559

6931 Wildglen Drive

$765,000. Charming updated home with elegant formals! Oversized den! Updated gourmet kitchen! Large game room! Beautiful backyard with pool/spa! Don Thomas. 214.641.7001

$685,000 Stunning transitional with large rooms & high ceilings. Totally updated with natural stones in kitchen & baths! Gorgeous refurbished pool!

Lori Sparks 214.680.6432

$825,000 Meticulously maintained home on 70 x 150 lot with pool! Spacious master bedroom! Plenty of backyard space!

Laura Graves 214.802.1729

$1,190,000. Updated & open in Russwood Acres! 4 or 5 BRs, wood floors, granite kitchen, master with sitting room, plantation shutters & picture perfect pool & yard! Lori Sparks. 214.680.6432

7007 Brookshire Drive

$599,000. Extensive updating! Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops! Oversized, updated master bath! Huge backyard! Don Thomas. 214.641.7001

$615,000 Fabulous space & layout awaits your personal touches! 4 bedrooms, 3 living areas + study! Lots of natural light! Exterior full bath for pool!

Lori Sparks 214.680.6432

4029 Cedarbrush Drive11115 Wonderland Trail

3961 Cobblestone

6323 Del Norte Lane

3958 Vinecrest Drive

$440,000. Charm and character! Lush landscaping! Oversized living & dining areas! Park-like backyard with oversized patio! Don Thomas. 214.641.7001

$550,000 Fabulous opportunity to remodel on a gorgeous 104 x 302 lot with towering trees! Pier and Beam foundation!

Don Thomas 214.641.7001

$599,000. Wonderful 4 bedroom, 4 bath! Terrific updated kitchen, handsome wood floors, private backyard with nice pool Towering trees! Great Sunroom! Don Thomas. 214.641.7001

$510,000 Fabulous building site in a quiet block in Preston Hollow Fairway! 80 x 143 lot with mature heritage trees!

Simone Jeanes 214.616.9559

$495,000 Oversized den, spacious kitchen with granite countertops, large breakfast area! Light and bright gameroom! Wonderful cul-de-sac location! Don Thomas 214.641.7001

Gourmet kitchen & master bath, fresh carpet & paint! Oversized second living area great for entertaining! Soozie Bul. 214.673.6259