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Long-ago pipe dreams now an enduring neighborhood company

Lake Highlands-based Dallas Plumbing Company celebrates 110 years in business this year. And the same family has owned it all these years. “Dallas Plumbing is a company with humble beginnings, a rich history, and an exciting future,” says John Downs, president and a third-generation owner. “Only a small fraction of businesses from any industry achieves milestones such as 50, 75 or 100 years. The fact that we have thrived across two centuries fills all of us with tremendous pride.” Owners note that the company helped with the construction of Dallas landmarks such as the Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff and Highland Park Village. They have since been called upon to help construct the inner workings of all sorts of high-profile businesses, from Harvey Hotels to the DFW International Airport and more.

Residences ready to rent

The Lake Highlands Town Center's Haven Lake Highlands, which will include 200 multi-family units and also 7,450 square feet of (yet unannounced) retail on the ground floor, began leasing last month. The office opened Oct. 21. Already proving to be a generous neighbor, Haven Lake Highlands was the official sponsor of the main musical act, The Old 97's, at last month’s Lake Highlands Oktoberfest.

Diabetes researchers seek subjects

Lake Highlands-based Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine is looking for men with Type 2 diabetes to participate in a research study to gauge the effects of body temperature and exercise on high blood glucose levels in Type 2 diabetic men. The ideal candidate is 18-55 years old, male and cannot be on insulin therapy. IEEM is associated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and UT Southwestern Medical Center. Compensa- tion for participants is $25 per hour. If you are (or know someone who is) eligible and would like to participate, contact Eric Rivas at 214.345.6502 or email IEEMThermoregulation@texashealth.org.

Local businesses team up for success

A group of Lake Highlands business owners are forming a Lake Highlands Chamber of Commerce. The group’s initial aim will be identifying and addressing the most pressing issues for Lake Highlands’ small businesses. Those wishing to join can contact Ted Hill at 214.221.1660 or tedh@lifeben. com. For updates, visit the group’s Facebook page at LH Chamber of Commerce.

Art gallery launches big, beautiful , Texan show

The Dutch Art Gallery’s No Where But Texas show begins Nov. 2 and showcases 80 juried artists and 150 works. An opening reception from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. will feature artist meet-and-greets, drawings, food from Tony’s and live music by Dallas Symphony Orchestra Violinist, Andrzej Kapica. The Dutch Art Gallery, located in Lake Highlands for almost 50 years, features 9,000 square feet of art and sculpture-filled showroom space.

—Christina Hughes Babb

1 Dante’s Italian Eatery will move into the former CiCi’s Pizza space at 12101 Greenville. 2 The Dallas Arboretum is under contract to purchase more White Rock Lake area property, on Garland Road, to use for parking. The Legal Directories Publishing Company, Inc. is set to sell their land to the park for $2.5 million.

Bending Oaks High School

11884 Greenville Avenue, Suite 120 / 972.669.0000 / bohs.com Bending Oaks is a limited-enrollment private high school located in Dallas, Texas. For over 29 years Bending Oaks High School has provided a supportive learning environment that can rebuild a student’s confidence in their abilities, get them on track to graduate from high school, and off to college. Visit bohs.com to learn more, late enrollment is available.

CLAIRE’S CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL

8202 Boedeker Dr., / (214) 368-4047 / clairesdayschool.com At CCDS, we encourage a child’s sense of exploration and discovery in a loving, nurturing, and safe environment. We offer a parent’s day out program with a play-based curriculum fostering socialization, motor skill development, and an introduction to academics for children aged 4mo – 3yrs. Our preschool for children aged 3-5 further develops these skills, along with a more focused approach to pre-math and pre-reading. At CCDS, we have developed our own science, math, and reading enrichment classes to ensure kindergarten preparedness for every child. We make learning fun!

Dallas Academy

950 Tiffany Way, Dallas 75218 / 214.324.1481 / dallas-academy.com

Founded in 1965, Dallas Academy’s mission is to restore the promise of full academic enrichment to students with learning differences in grades 1-12. A meaningful connection with each student is established to overcome barriers to success. Dallas Academy offers students an effective program and strategies to meet the special educational needs of bright students with learning differences, while including the activities of a larger, more traditional school. Classes are small, with a student-teacher ratio of 6 to 1 where students are encouraged, praised, and guided toward achieving their goals. Diagnostic testing is available to students throughout the community.

Good Shepherd Episcopal School

11110 Midway Rd, Dallas TX 75229 gsesdallas.org / 214.357.1610 Located on the corner of Midway and Northaven, GSES provides each student the kind of dynamic, vigorous school experience parents should expect in Dallas. GSES is the preeminent Prek-8th grade Dallas school where 98% of our graduates get into their top two high school choices! Inquire and imagine the infinite possibilities! Parent visitations: Middle school, Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 9:15 a.m.; Lower school, Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.