2011 July Lake Highlands

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12,500 sq. ft. of great shopping for antiques, collectibles, vintage, furniture, décor, retro, art, glass, fashion, jewelry, garden and much more. 11722 Marsh Ln. @ Forest Ln. 214.366.2100

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HDS Once A Year Sale – June 22nd -July 9th! Starts at 40% and ends at 70%! Entire stores both Mens, Womens. Closes July 10th, reopens July 23rd! 3014/18 Greenville Ave. 214.821.8900

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BRUMLEY GARDENS

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CHEESECAKE ROYALE

When authentic family recipes meet fresh, high-quality ingredients, the result is a dessert experience that’s distinctly Royale. 9016 Garland Rd. 214.328.9102 CheesecakeRoyale.com

UPON A CHILD

4th of July all summer at Once Upon A Child - LH where we buy and sell new & gently used kids’ stuff all day every day!

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“This will be our fourth July 4th in Lake Highlands. I can’t wait until our 5-month-old can decorate a bike and ride in the parade. The LH parade reminds me a lot of when I was a kid –lots of good memories!”

—BRIAN

GEt to work

Actions trump words, even fancy ones, especially in business ventures

Years ago, I knew a guy pretty much like me who called himself an “entrepreneur”.

It wasn’t a hugely common word back then, so identifying someone that way sounded exotic and successful and romantic.

His friends introduced him at dinner parties as an “entrepreneur”, rattling off his various business interests, and at first blush it was an impressive list.

At the time, I worked for a big company in a time-clock kind of job, and being identified as an “entrepreneur” sounded better than my gig. I was spending a good amount of time, both during work hours and afterwards, working to release my inner businessman. In fact, another guy and I investigated buying a gas station, several newspapers, even a Dairy Queen.

But nothing ever worked out, primarily because our cash reserves barely filled the bottom of a cookie jar, and I remained an employee rather than a budding entrepreneur.

Finally, and mostly in frustration, I cornered Mr. Entrepreneur at a party and started asking him about his various businesses, looking for some wisdom I could use to build my own.

He talked and he talked and he talked, and I noticed a pattern: There was a lot of discussion about research into this company and investigation into that business, but when it came right down to it, Mr. Entrepreneur wasn’t one. He was just a guy who liked to talk big about the things he was going to do with his life when the opportunity arose. But as it turned out, when opportunity knocked, as it does eventually for everyone, he didn’t answer.

In fact, his biggest financial accomplishment seems to have been convincing his eventual wife that since sooner or later one of his ideas would surely hit it big, she should contribute to their joint success by funding their family on her own.

Being identified as an “entrepreneur” just sounded good, apparently to both of them, and presumably they were content with their parallel lives of sacrifice and dreams.

No matter that the bottom line showed a wife working a time-clock job a nd a husband talking about business success that didn’t exist. All because he was afraid to pull the trigger on

any of his ideas to find out if he had it in him to make at least one idea work.

Our cover story this month on kid entrepreneurs is the antithesis of this story, in that these kids are doing something. They woke up one day with a dream, and with a fair amount of help and guidance from parents and friends, they’re giving something a try. Just from reading the story, you can sense the hap-

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Talk is cheap when it comes to being an entrepreneur. But talking and dreaming about building a business isn’t all that fulfilling; sooner or later, you have to pull the trigger or live with the consequences.

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GOOD LUCK, Z!

Thanks for the story about ‘Z’ (June Lake Highlands Advocate “Zoltan Zsohar, National Senior Olympian”). Our daughter, Elizabeth Ealy Kitay, a 1977 Lake Highlands High School graduate, is also riding in the Nationals, so I sent her your article. Perhaps she will meet him. She races the 5K and 10K events, in the 50-55 age group.She has been a long distance cyclist for many years, and has taken up racing in the past year or two — has won a gold medal in almost every race in which she has participated.

—SUZANNE HARNED (PROUD MOM)

TOWN CENTER TALK

(June 2 Advocate Back Talk blog, “Consultant: ‘Town Center is not a town center’”) I’ve said it before: Lake Highlands is one of the city’s strongest neighborhoods because of its suburban-style — others say ‘small-town’ — feel. Everything being revealed about the Town Center seems in direct opposition to that. The city wants a self-contained, urban, transitoriented community. It just happens to be in Lake Highlands.

—TRIPLE WILDCAT

OMITTING THE OBVIOUS, RESTAURANT EDITION

Thanks for the cover article and tidbits on many of the area’s restaurants. It was fun to learn about a couple of places new to me. I did, however, notice that neither Picasso’s nor Mi Cocina was mentioned. Picasso’s has an excellent menu, delicious food, and good service. MiCocina has been a neighborhood favorite for many years and is one of the better-known Mexican restaurants in the city. Did I just miss it or was there a reason they weren’t mentioned? Thanks for the good work.

—ANN FLEMING

EDITOR’SNOTE: The thought process was that most Lake Highlands residents know about those spots and we frequently write about them either in the magazine or on the website. We do understand why the omissions seem questionable, considering how central these restaurants are to the neighborhood. Keep reading, and we promise you’ll read more about them soon.

CORRECTION: The June story, “Out of the Restaurant Rut” mistakenly listed Varsity Grill and Brothers Pizza at a Skillman address. Both restaurants are located in the shopping center at 9310 Forest.

Remodeling Talk...

Create an Outdoor Living Oasis in Your Back Yard

When life’s pressures mount, but your income doesn’t, you need a release. We agree with the wisdom that experiences provide more happiness than things. But what if you could get both, and as a bonus, have your own paradise escape a few steps away?

The “staycation” is growing in popularity as people bring resort amenities into their own backyards. With warm weather through most of the year in Dallas, many of our neighbors are investing in outdoor living. They’re building backyard paradises with fireplaces, fire pits, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, outdoor entertainment, and more.

Patio areas are becoming outdoor living rooms, with many stone and wood choices available to customize the look and feel you want. Pergolas and trellises are options to house your outdoor living area. V-groove or bead board ceilings in many varieties of wood create warmth. Flagstone and granite blend perfectly with your gardens and landscapes, creating a tranquil setting that no paint scheme could equal.

You can even enjoy your indoor entertainment options outdoors, using radio frequency remotes and feeding connections from inside. Listen to the tunes on your Ipod, surf the channels on your satellite system, and control it all from anywhere in your yard.

Fireplaces and fire pits are an ideal focal point for your outdoor entertaining area. The ambience of a fire can help to recreate your idea of a vacation paradise – whether it’s drinking wine in Napa or roasting s’mores at Big Bend. Fire warms the soul and stirs conversation.

All the components that you would expect to find in the most elaborate indoor kitchens are now available for your outdoor kitchen: Sinks, built-in ice chests, refrigerators, as well as infinite counter and cabinetry options. You can create a chef’s kitchen in your yard worthy of a visit from Bobby Flay.

To make your backyard oasis useable year-round, there are several types of outdoor heating and cooling systems. Energy effi cient mini-split systems heat and cool, free standing gas and propane systems are economical ways to keep warm in winter, and fan and misting systems keep you comfortable in the summer months.

The next time you’re under pressure, take a mental “staycation” and imagine your outdoor spaces transforming into an oasis. Almost anything you imagine is possible. When you’re ready, Bella Vista can help.

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On May 27, Richardson ISD’s Stults Road Elementary School celebrated being named a National Title I Distinguished School, one of only two in Texas. The honor is the highest level of recognition available to a Title 1 school in the United States. Despite a student population that is 80 percent economically disadvantaged, Stults Road has been an Exemplary-rated school for four consecutive years, with high numbers of students reaching commended status (mastery) on state tests. Festivities included a parade of students and an award presentation by state officials to principal Darwin Spiller.

Advocate managing editor Christina Hughes Babb caught the excitement and interviews with key players on video. Watch it at lakehighlands.advocatemag.com/video

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New Home Construction Process

Part 2: The Building of a Home

In last month’s issue, we covered choosing and working with a builder. Now, here’s what you need to know about the progression of building your new home:

Foundation

First, we clear and grade the soil before building trenches for the foundation. In Texas, most homes are built on a concrete slab, poured over rebar for strength and durability. In the east Dallas area, we also build many pier and beam foundations. These have considerable advantages, though the cost can be higher.

Framing

The floors, walls, stairs, and roof are assembled. The frame is the structure, or the “bones” of the home, and the materials and construction process determine your home’s build quality.

Exterior

What’s new with Lake Highlands Town Center development, shopping and dining? You’ll always know when we email you our Town Center Update.

Before we install your façade and roofing, we’ll talk with you about the advantages and disadvantages of all your options to ensure your home’s lasting beauty.

Mechanical Rough-Ins

Here, the electricity, plumbing, and HVAC systems are installed. We’ll explain how to ensure problem-free maintenance, performance, and lower utility costs.

Interior

The flooring, drywall, tiles, cabinetry, and fixtures are installed and the home is painted. This phase is the most time-consuming. Getting the details perfect is our obsession.

Walk-Through

This is the time to ensure that everything is completed to your liking, and to address any touchups before you sign the final paperwork. We’ll explain how everything in your home works, and then … We’ll Hand You the Keys.

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ome -- whether you enjoy a temporary stay or choose to make your home with Fowler, the supportive community and continuum of care offered on our beautiful campus will give you and your loved ones peace of mind.

owler’s state-ofthe-art therapy suite includes a mock kitchen, bath and bedroom. Also, its rehabilitative outdoor garden and multiterrain walkways contributes a unique therapy environment while helping residents regain skills that help them return to a better quality of life.

AN URBAN-DEVELOPMENT EXPERT’S TAKE ON THE TOWN CENTER PROJECT

An urban design consultant hired by the city, Ken Narva of StreetWorks, has told the developers of Lake Highlands Town Center that the project’s original plans, mapped out before the economic downturn, are no longer viable. First of all, notes Narva, the project shouldn’t even be called Lake Highlands Town Center. “A Town Center implies a shopping center,” he says. “This is a 70-acre district.” He proposes the “Lake Highlands Mixed-Use District”.

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COMMENTS:

Good luck getting us all to not call it the Town Center since that’s what it has been called for years already. Besides, the acronym for mixed-use development is MUD. “Meet you at the MUD” just doesn’t have the same ring to it as Town Center. —GM

I think that when the consultant suggested changing the name to Lake Highlands Mixed Use District, he wasn’t strongly suggesting a name change as much as a change in the way we perceive the project.

—CHRISTINAHUGHES BABB

LAKE HIGHLANDS TOWN CENTER BUZZ

A consultant from StreetWorks presented plans to for the a mixed-use district.

I believe that the best and the brightest, and market forces, have gotten us where we are today. I also believe that homeowners here are also stakeholders, and we are correct to be skeptical about some of our development that may be good for investors in the short term, but bad for us in the long term.

—ELLEN RAFF

I think there are some folks within the community that are very vocal that want what they want and really believe there is a sufficient number of affluent households to support it, but I would argue that, and the current state of many of our shopping centers and local businesses would argue that, we have too much retail square footage (and as much as this hurts to say) to be supported by our current demographics.

—LHNEWBIE

Find the entire post along with Street-Works’ Lake Highlands Town Center assessment and more comments at lakehighlands.advocatemag.com/towncenter

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LISTEN to Advoate Back Talk bloggers discuss the proposed Lake Highlands Town Center changes on the Lake Highlands podcast.

LaUNCH

For years Lake Highlands resident Caro L Bri C ke LL traveled internationally on business. e ventually, her encounters with poverty-stricken populations drove her to seek volunteer work through her church.

Three years ago she began regularly visiting a clinic in Honduras where she met the people and the pet that inspired her sweet and colorful children’s book, “Cinco the Clinic Cat”, or “ el Gato de Clinica”, whose sales are bringing in money to help fund medical services in the Honduran city of La Ceiba.

What landed you at this clinic in Honduras?

Visiting so many places around the world, such as India, where there is vast poverty, made me think seriously about doing something to help. I mentioned to friends one night that I would like to help children, maybe not in India, but perhaps a little closer to home, Latin America, for example, where I know a little of the language. Days later, a friend invited me on the mission trip to Honduras and I knew what I needed to do. I have been back every year since.

What do you do during the trip?

I read and sing songs with the children and give eye exams in the clinic. The eye exams are a big deal because many of them can’t even buy reading glasses. There have been times when I have put glasses on a child or adults and the tears will start running down the cheeks. They haven’t been able to see. This might mean that they can work again.

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AND CINCO, OF “CINCO THE CLINIC CAT” NOTORIETY — IT HE REAL?

Cinco is based on a real cat that hung around the clinic and inspired the book. A friend at the clinic pointed at him and said, “That’s the clinic cat,” and I instantly imagined this children’s book about a cat that lives in this wonderful, tropical setting. One person advised me to write the story down before I forgot it. On the plane ride home, I sketched out a preliminary mock-up of the book.

DID YOU EVER THINK YOU WOULD WRITE A BOOK?

Never in a million years. It was just a flash that hit me.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

It’s a story about kindness and the friendship between a little girl in need of a friend, and a cat in need of a home. Like in reality, the cat is a friend and a comfort to the humans around the clinic.

AND THE BOOK IS IN ENGLISH ANDSPANISH WAS THATA DIFFICULT PROCESS?

Lali Miles is one of my friends who goes on the Honduras trip every year. She grew up in Honduras and serves as our translator. She initially created the translation. Then I asked two colleagues of mine from Latin America one from Argentina and one from Mexico to review the manuscript to ensure that the language was appropriate throughout Latin America. Both are learning and development professionals with small children, so they offered a few suggestions to keep the language simple for young readers. In the end, all three came to a consensus on the final version.

WHATABOUT THE ILLUSTRATIONS?

JimHastings, who teaches art at Studio Arts Dallas [studioartsdallas.com] illustrated the book beautifully. Children love the images; some adults have bought it simply for the artwork.

HOW TO DO YOU THINK THE BOOK MIGHT HELP PEOPLE?

I decided that the profits from the book would go to charities, and that became the driving force that kept me focused on ensuring that we completed this project. I loved working on this story, shining a light on the good work that goes on in this tiny little clinic in Honduras. I am pleased to say that I have already been able to make a donation to a medical clinic in Honduras based on initial revenues from the book. The money will pay for medications that the people in this community otherwise would not receive.

—CHRISTINA HUGHES BABB

“CINCO THE CLINIC CAT” is available at CincoTheClinicCat.com. There, you can also contact the author for book readings or special appearances. The book is available at My Office (myofficelh.com) at 9661 Audelia at Walnut Hill.

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This so-called “Clinic Cat” was the inspiration for the children’s book, “Cinco the Clinic Cat”, written by Lake Highlands resident Carol Brickell. Members of The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in North Dallas and The Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Lake Highlands travel annually to a medical clinic in Honduras, where Cinco, pictured here on the clinic steps, offers companionship and a comfort to patients and workers. More about the book, whose proceeds help the Honduran people, on p. 14.

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THIS MONTH, SHOP FOR HIM AT A STORE JUST FOR MEN.

Ken’s Man Shop in the Preston-Royal shopping center, owned by Lake Highlands resident Ken Helfman, has partnered with fashion designer Nat Nast and the Wounded Warrior Project to design an exclusive line of WWP men’s buttonup silk shirts. Ken’s Man Shop donates 15 percent of every shirt sale to the WWP, which benefits service men and women wounded in battle. Helfman’s son and business partner Kory Helfman, who spearheaded the partnership, explains that many Ken’s Man Shop customers have served in the military. He says he and his father feel strongly about supporting this organization. “There have been more than 40,000 wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan alone,” he says, “and 300,000 will suffer from PostTraumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury. That is why this is so important.” The Wounded Warrior Project shirts are about $165-$185 and can be purchased at kensmansshop.com or in the store at 6025 Royal, while they last. Please call store at 214.369.5367 to check availability. Visit woundedwarriorproject. org to learn more about the Wounded Warrior Project and Natnast.com for more info about the shirt designer.

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FESTIVAL OF INDEPENDENT THEATERS

$12-$16 Escape the summer heat during the 13th annual Festival of Independent Theaters, which features four weeks of one-act plays Thursdays-Sundays at the Bath House Cultural Center. The event showcases eight of the city’s independent theaters: Second Thought, Triple J Productions, Upstart, MaCa, WingSpan, One Thirty, Rite of Passage and Churchmouse. The festival includes plays spanning several genres, such as Triple J Production’s “One Phone Call” by Jon Christie. An art exhibit, “Fictional”, will be on view during the festival, featuring works inspired by the titles and themes of the shows. Single tickets are $12-$16, and festival passes start at $49. 521 E. Lawther, 214.670.8749, bathhousecultural.com

07.03.11 INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT & PICNIC FREE-$12 The Dallas Arboretum hosts its Fourth of July celebration at 2 p.m. on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage, featuring rock music and patriotic tunes from the 36th Infantry Division Band. Highland Park Cafeteria will cater the event, but guests also can bring their own picnics. Admission is free for all active and retired military. 8525 Garland Road, 214.515.6500, dallasarboretum.org

The Lake Highlands Exchange Club hosts its annual July 4th Parade and Carnival at 9 a.m., starting at the North Highlands Bible Church and ending at Lake Highlands High School. The carnival will follow at 9:45 a.m. at the Lake Highlands North Recreation Center, featuring a rock wall, hot dog-eating contest, a balloon artist, bounce houses and a petting zoo. 9626 Church Road

07.04 EXCHANGE CLUB PARADE FREE

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07.05-07.28 CONCERTS IN THE GARDEN

$9-$17 The Dallas Arboretum continues its summer concert series on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the month, featuring bands such as Emerald City, Petty Theft and Quebe Sisters Band. 8525 Garland Rd., 214.515.6500, dallasarboretum.org

07.09 & 07.23 WHITE ROCK LOCAL MARKET FREE Green Spot Market & Fuels hosts its twice-monthly market, featuring local food and products. 702 N. Buckner, whiterocklocalmarket.com

07.10 TOO HOT TO HANDLE Run On presents the Too Hot To Handle 5k/15k at 7:30 a.m. on White Rock Lake. The courses start at Norbuck Park, and awards will be given at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Protective Animal League and the Richardson Rotary Club. Registration costs $40 before July 9 or $50 on race day. East Northwest Highway & Buckner, 214.821.0909, runontexas.com

07.12 PUPPET SHOW FREE The Audelia Road Friends present puppeteer Lynn Baskind at 2 p.m. at the Audelia Road Library. 10045 Audelia, 214.670.1350

Delicious

A guide to dining & drinking in our neighborhood

HOLY SMOKES

WHENYOUHAVE BRISKET ON THE BRAIN, it’s easy to overlook the side dishes at most barbecue restaurants. But at Back Country Bar B Q, menu items such as the creamed spinach and the baked potato are what get people talking. That’s because they are made in-house from scratch.

“I think that’s what sets us apart from most barbecue houses,” says owner Frank Hart. “A lot of people don’t take the time to do that.” Some guests drop in just a take a few sides to-go. Back Country opened at its Greenville location in 1988 and has become a neighborhood institution. Hart and his pitmaster Earnest Griffith smoke 30 briskets a night. “It’s a slow process,” Hart says. “We don’t get in a hurry.” Back Country has such a loyal following that Hart has seen some of his customers grow from children to adults who are now bringing their kids. “It’s kind of rewarding. I’ve done something right.”

—EMILY TOMAN

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Three more good barbecue bets:

RED, HOT & BLUE

The well-rounded menu features barbecue staples along with Southern fare including fried catfish, chicken-fried steak, fried okra and collard greens. Slab ribs and Carolina pulled pork with vinegar sauce, to name a couple house faves, are moderately priced and ‘cued to finger-lickin’ perfection.

9810 CENTRAL AT WALNUT HILL

214.368.RIBS RHNB.COM

WOO ME OK KOREAN BBQ

The spicy pork barbecue, daeji bulgogi, lures Korean barbecue aficianados from around town to this little hole in the wall surrounded by mostly Asian businesses — so it’s well worth the approximately one-minute trip north of Lake Highlands. Entrees on the menu come with a variety of side dishes (Banchan) served family style. You won’t leave hungry.

10560 WALNUT STREET AT PLANO 972.272.9909

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DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT

Yes, it’s one of the biggest barbecue chains in the country, but it all started right here in Big D. Try pulled pork dripping with tangy sauce or cheesy sausage and save room for a free ice cream cone dessert.

770 FOREST LANE AT CENTRAL 214.691.1494

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Rieslings are among the world’s great wines, sharing many of the qualities that great wines from other regions of the world have: high prices, long aging and sublime taste. So why do rieslings have such a poor reputation with U.S. wine drinkers? Which is pretty poor, considering that Nielsen reports that we drink three times more white zinfandel than we do riesling.

There are two main reasons for riesling’s neglect. Until the past couple of years, most of the riesling for sale in the U.S. was German, and much of that was of indifferent quality. But the quality of riesling that’s available these days has improved dramatically. We’re not only getting better German wines, but U.S. riesling can be stunningly good. In fact, riesling from places like New York, Michigan and Washington is one of the best-kept secrets of the wine world.

The other reason? Many rieslings are sweet, and Americans have long been taught that sweet wine means bad wine. Which is our loss, since sweet is not a bad thing with riesling. The sweetness occurs naturally, and not as a bag of sugar. In this, the sweetness is part of the wine, something that is balanced by the fruitiness and acidity. And not all rieslings are sweet — they come in varying degrees of dryness, and some are as dry as chardonnay. The leading producers, knowing the challenge they face, have started to label riesling by sweetness, so that it’s easy to tell a dry wine from a sweet one.

In this, riesling is summertime wine — low in alcohol, fruity and relaxing. It’s almost always food friendly, and especially with grilled and boiled seafood, spicy cuisine like Tex-Mex and Thai, and even pork. These rieslings will get you started:

This Washington state wine has a hint of sweetness, apricot fruit, some minerality and pleasant acidity, It’s not complicated, but is a good example of what dry riesling can be.

This is what corporate wine should aspire to: It’s varietally correct, and though it’s sweet, it’s supposed to be. The sweetness isn’t there to cover up a flaw.

The Alsatian Hugel is a top riesling producer, and this dry wine shows why. Look for green apples, peaches and a bit of what is always described as petrol.

—JEFF SIEGEL

JEFF SIEGEL’SWEEKLYWINE REVIEWS appear every Wednesday on lakehighlands.advocatemag.com

WITH YOUR WINE Chicken with riesling

This is as about as easy as chicken and wine gets, and it’s equally as tasty as much fancier dishes that require more work. All you need is a cut-up chicken, lots of onions, and garlic. And, of course, riesling. Serve the wine you cook with for dinner.

Serves four, takes about 90 minutes (adapted from Mark Bittman)

GROCERY LIST

1 whole chicken, cut into serving pieces with skin removed

1 1/2 lb onions, sliced

1 1/2 to 2 c riesling (not sweet)

1 Tbsp chopped garlic

2 Tbsp olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

1. Salt and pepper the chicken and brown it in the olive oil over medium heat, about 3 minutes a side.

2. Remove the chicken from the pan, add more olive oil if necessary and add the onions, salt and pepper. Cook for 15 or 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften. Add the garlic, stir and then add the wine, and bring to a boil.

3. Put the chicken back in the pan and bury it in the onions. Turn heat to low and cover. Cook until chicken is tender, 20 to 30 minutes. You can turn the chicken pieces over midway through cooking and add more wine if the dish seems dry. Serve over rice or noodles.

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I’M ALWAYS HEARING ABOUT ACIDITYIN WINE, AND ESPECIALLY RIESLING.WHATISIT?

The acidity in wine happens naturally (though sometimes the winemaker has to help it along). Think of how a tomato can be sweet and acidic at the same time. Pleasing acidity gives the wine a crisp or fresh taste; unpleasant acidity is described as sour.

—JEFF SIEGEL

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business Smallowners

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Story by Christina Hughes Babb Photos by Can Türkyilmaz & Benjamin Hager

typical kids spend untold summer hours watching television, networking on Facebook, playing video games and hanging at the mall, happily oblivious to the pressures of turning a buck.

Teenager Truc Le peddles baubles, beauty supplies and other girly gifts at kawaiionlineshop. weebly.com.

Read Truc’s story>>

But a few young people possess a beyond-their-years business savvy coupled with the rare desire to launch an early career or do their part to better the world.

Meet the neighborhood’s most enterprising youths — trust us, they are people you might want to know in the future.

never too late to do something big.

It’s never too early, either.

Fashionista and philanthropist

Name: Truc Le

age: 13

Biz: Keeper of Kawaii Online Shop

Petite 13-year-old Truc Le is into girly things — pop bands, pink bows and looking pretty. Her father, a Vietnam emigrant, helped her turn her fashion “obsession” (her own word) into something productive and potentially profitable.

In typical teenage fashion, Truc, an eighth-grader at Richardson ISDs Liberty Junior High (which partially serves Lake Highlands), hasspentmanyhoursaimlesslytextingorchattingonline. Observant dad Loi Le figured his daughter could make better use of her free time, so he helped her set up an online shop. The idea, he says, was not necessarily to turn a profit, but to teach his daughter a skill she could use later in life.

Once the store — Kawaii Online Shop (kawaiionlineshop.weebly. com) — was in place, it was up to her to create the business plan and write the website copy.

She wanted to sell things she and her peers enjoy — accessories, makeup and colored contact lenses that she wears, which are extremely popular with Asian girls, she says. She also offers advice on taking care of purchases, and she keeps a direct line of communication open with customers.

“When an order comes in, I usually respond to the customer ony email and let theym know that I will ship thye order on the weekyend. During the week it yis difficult to shiyp orders because I have school and homework. But I always let them know what to expect.”

“I asked my friends at school what types of things they would buy, and based on that, I decided what I wanted to sell.” One of the first lessons she learned about retail, she says, is that “the more you buy of something, the less expensive it is.”

She sells at a fair price and includes a small shipping fee, which allows her to make a modest profit on each sale.

Her dad helped her buy the inventory in bulk. Even with his help, this process involved trial and error.

“We placed a couple orders that didn’t come out right or where we got items that were of poor quality. I want to feel good about the product I sell, and I want my customers to trust me,” she says. So they kept trying until they got it right.

In addition to being a young fashion buyer, Truc is also a designer. She styles and sews (on a sewing machine that was a gift from dad) hair bows that she sells to girls at school and gives to friends as gifts. Soon, when she feels they are “good enough”, she will sell those in her virtual store, too.

Her father says he’s pleased with the discipline and responsibility she’s gaining from the project. There’s no room for slacking when it comes to a business like this, Truc says.

“Whenanordercomesin, I usually respond to the customer on email and let them know that I will ship the order on the weekend. During the week it is difficult to ship orders because I have school and homework. But I always let them know what to expect.”

Though her online shop’s primary purpose was educational, Truc has earned about $300 profit in about three months. Of that, she donated $100 to victims of the Japanese tsunami.

“I have friends who live in Japan, and my favorite band is Japanese. I just wanted to help in any way I could.”

Through her business, she hopes to save enough money to travel to Japan and see the band she adores, the Japanese hardrockgroupGazette,performlive.What does dad think of that? She’s quite sure he will let her go if she earns the money.

When we bring it up to him, he doesn’t comment, but enjoys a short chuckle.

BRIAN HATHAWAY AS THE PIED PIPER. PHOTO BY JOHN HENSON

book biz

Name: Courtney Roberts

age: 10

Biz: Altruistic author of UH-OH! Animal book series

On a sunny Saturday morning, there are dozens of youngsters at the Dallas Zoo, but only one of them, presumably, isthereonbusiness.Blonde-haired, blue-eyed,cute-as-a-buttonCourtney Roberts, a fifth-graderatSt.Patrick Catholic School in Lake Highlands, sets up at 8 a.m. right next to the giraffe feeding area.

The young author is here to sign her book, “UH-OH! Giraffe”, the second installment in the UH-OH! Animals series.

For the next two hours, children and adults wait in line for Courtney’s autograph and to hear her story.

Shewrotethefirstbook,“UH-OH! Cat”(colorfullyillustrated byJason Barnes) in 2009, when she was in thirdgrade. The book was a success, and its sales allowed Courtney to donate money to organizations that help animals, which is of utmost importance to her. The UH-OH! brand grew, and she began selling bracelets, speaking and reading to groups, and penning a second story about a hungry Giraffe.

At the zoo that morning, she sold more than 150 copies of “UH-OH! Giraffe” and UH-OH! Animal wristbands, available in the zoo’s gift shop, and she donated $1 from each sale to the Dallas Zoo Giants of the Savanna exhibit.

Immediately after wrapping up that appearance, Courtney’s parents drove her to Costco, where she has both a Saturday and Sunday book-signing.

The Costco event didn’t yield quite as

many fans, dad Mike Roberts says, so Courtney had to work a little harder. Still, on her own, she managed to sell more than half of her inventory.

“She told us that adults at the table don’t help her selling,” Roberts says, “and she was right. We were very impressed by her spirit and initiative.”

It all started with a third-grade “power writing” assignment. Teacher Pam Suter, who has worked at St. Pat’s for 25 years, says Courtney proved particularly creative.

“The power writing assignments, and the type of writing we need to teach to prepare students for a future of research papers and standardized tests, is very structured,”Sutersays,butCourtney was more interested in the story itself, and she came to Suter with ideas.

“I told her to build on what she knows.

“I am very proud of her. She has not only matured as a person but as a writer, too. I see that writer in her and think this is a huge base for her to build on in the future.”

At this point, Courtney isn’t sure if she wants to be a writer when she grows up or even if there will be another sequel.

“Everybody wants me to write a monkey story. But I just don’t have the idea yet,” she says. “I really don’t know what job I want to have … I like sports — soccer, basketball and horseback riding — and I think I might want to design sets on movies someday, so I really don’t know.”

For now she’s putting her profits in a bank account, she says, and enjoying the day-to-day adventures.

IS NOT THE SAME AS HAVING MORE MONEY.

When it comes to the number of retirement accounts you have, the saying “more is better” is not necessarily true. In fact, if you hold multiple accounts with various brokers, it can be difficult to keep track of your investments and to see if you’re properly diversified.* At the very least, multiple accounts usually mean multiple fees.

When it comes to the number of retirement accounts you have, the saying “more is better” is not necessarily true. In fact, if you hold multiple accounts with various brokers, it can be difficult to keep track of your investments and to see if you’re properly diversified.* At the very least, multiple accounts usually mean multiple fees.

When it comes to the number of retirement accounts you have, the saying “more is better” is not necessarily true. In fact, if you hold multiple accounts with various brokers, it can be difficult to keep track of your investments and to see if you’re properly diversified.* At the very least, multiple accounts usually mean multiple fees.

When it comes to the number of retirement accounts you have, the saying “more is better” is not necessarily true. In fact, if you hold multiple accounts with various brokers, it can be difficult to keep track of your investments and to see if you’re properly diversified.* At the very least, multiple accounts usually mean multiple fees.

Bringing your accounts to Edward Jones could help solve all that. Plus, one statement can make it easier to see if you’re moving toward your goals.

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When it comes to the number of retirement accounts you have, the saying “more is better” is not necessarily true. In fact, if you hold multiple accounts with various brokers, it can be difficult to keep track of your investments and to see if you’re properly diversified.* At the very least, multiple accounts usually mean multiple fees.

To learn why consolidating your retirement accounts to Edward Jones makes sense, call your local financial advisor today.

Bringing your accounts to Edward Jones could help solve all that. Plus, one statement can make it easier to see if you’re moving toward your goals.

Bringing your accounts to Edward Jones could help solve all that. Plus, one statement can make it easier to see if you’re moving toward your goals.

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*Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss.

To learn why consolidating your retirement accounts to Edward Jones makes sense, call your local financial advisor today.

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CHEER CAMP CEOS

NAME: Megan Jodie and Janie Trekell, AGE: 17

BIZ: Purveyors of pep LittlegalsgogagaoverDisney, TeenNick and American Idol personalities, but two Lake Highlands teens provethatitdoesn’ttake a multimillion dollar industry to capture the 6- to 12-year-old female market.

WhenhighschooljuniorsMegan Jodie and Janie Trekell show up to the final day of Twist and Shout DanceandCheerCamp dressed in their respective HighlandetteandWildcat cheerleaderuniforms, basedonthecampers’ reaction, one might think TaylorSwiftherselfhad entered the room.

and opened Twist and Shout.

“Other kids got jobs babysitting or bagging groceries, but we wanted to do something fun, and we both love working with kids,” Jodie says. “This way, we can make the money in a week and have the rest of the summer off.”

Trekell adds, “We went to a summer cheer and dance camp that we loved. A lot of our ideas came from that.”

Jodie and Trekell have earned about $1,000 each from each camp. It’s not easy money — they have to learn to balance a budget andorganizethecurriculum for 30 or so children and adolescent-age girls.

This summer’s camp is over, but email thejodies@hotmail.com for a spot in the summer 2012 class.

“The girls just love Megan and Janie, and when they come dressed in the uniforms and pose for photos with the kids, it’s like they are rock stars,” says Angela Ponce, who has two daughters, Hope and Haley, in the camp.

Three summers ago, Jodie (an LHHS Highlandetteofficer)andTrekell(the cheerleading captain and a member of the Wranglers dance team) opened the weeklongcamptogirlsenteringfirst through sixth grades. They charge a fee of $95 per child. The camp is held at the Jodies’ home on Windy Hill from 9-11:30 a.m. during the last week of July.

A typical day, carefully mapped out bythehigh-schoolers,consistsof learningdanceandcheerroutines, swimming and snacking. On the final day, campers put on a show for parents.

Hope Ponce, a third-grader at White RockElementary(and a seasoned three-year veteran of Twist and Shout) learns dance moves, memorizes routines and even helps out with teaching some of the younger girls, which is one of her favorite parts, she says.

“You have to memorize movements … it’s kind of hard, but fun.”

Whentheirpeersstartedgetting summer jobs, Jodie and Trekell decided they liked the moneymaking aspect of a seasonal gig, but they had no desire to work all summer. With a little parental support, the Lake Highlands HighSchoolstudentswith a combined20-somethingyearsofdance and cheerleading experience organized

“We spendtheweek beforecampshoppingfor snacks, water and supplies, andwehadtolearnto spend and ration wisely because the money we spend comes out of our earnings,” Trekell says.

“The campers are separated into age groups — sometimes the younger ones have trouble staying focused, but the older girls help out.”

Theyalsohiredfreshman Highlandettesandcheerleaders,who are paid a small stipend for the week, to assist.

Bothbuddingentrepreneurshave savings accounts for their earnings — Jodiesaysshehasusedthemoney for trips with the Highlandettes, and Trekell dips into her account for gas money and other incidentals, she says.

Happy customers say the idea works becauseitiswell-run,takesplace in the neighborhood, and is fun and meaningful for the little ones.

“My daughter sees these girls as role models, and they are great girls. She is excited to see what’s in store for her at a high school level. And even when she sees Megan and Janie out at a football game or somewhere, they recognize her and talk to her — it makes her feel so good,” Angela Ponce says.

Indeed, her daughter Hope says she wants to be a Highlandette someday, andshecallsthecampleadersher “friends.”

Ponce says the camp is more economical than many summer cheerleading dance camps.

“And it is better — we’re here in the neighborhood. It’s more personal.”

Art s Ale

Name:Aven Stewart

age: 13

Biz: Artist

Aven Stewart makes intricate little collages and, sometimes, big paintings.

But those tend to be too time-consuming or too sentimental to sell. So the 13-yearold artist came up with a way to mass-produce art.

Stewart taught himself to carve and print linotypes, which he sells, along with handmade jewelry, on Etsy.com.

He carves an image into a block that is faced on one side with linoleum. Once the image is painstakingly carved, he rolls on ink and presses the design onto paper by hand.

It’s tricky because the image that winds up on the paper is a mirror of what’s on the block. The part he carves is negative space, the part of the picture that doesn’t get ink. If there are words, he carves the space around each letter to form it.

“It takes a lot of planning,” he says.

A big piece could take an hour or more to plan, and it could take six or eight hours to carve, he says.

He produces some of the linotypes in limited editions of 90, and he numbers and signs each one. So far, he has sold a few linotypes on Etsy for $8-$10 each. His goal is to raise enough money for a printing press, and the cheapest one he can find is $50.

Stewart, who just finished eighth-grade at the Spence Middle School T.A.G. academy, will attend Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts as a freshman.

His parents, David and DeAnn Stewart, are both artistically inclined, and so is their younger son, 10-year-old Liam. They say Aven has been practicing art since he was young.

“He works hard,” David Stewart says.

Aven isn’t sure whether he wants to be a professional artist because, he says, it’s tough to make a living. But he’s already learning things about the art market. He makes intricate collages for himself, and he makes pleasing images to sell.

“You’ve got to figure out what people like and adapt your art to what people will buy,” he says. n

Aven Stewart’s art is available on etsy at etsy.com/shop/aven134.

LIVING WITH PAIN

STICKY STYLE

Five girls and a roll of duct tape

Polyestersuitsandplasticshoes haveenjoyed a stintinthefashion spotlight, so why not duct tape accessories? It’s a trend sure to stick.

AmongstudentsatMossHaven Elementary, bracelets, rings and even shoesmadefromthesturdysticky material are all the rage and the members of the Duct Tape Club — 11-yearolds Carly Kight, Mary BeMant, Jacey Bishop,BrynnChavezandCallie Patten — are cashing in on it. Their business card, a laminated and slightlycrookedpapercutout,reads,“5 Girlsand a RollofDuctTape:For orders e-mail us at fivegirlsandarollofducttape@yahoo.com.”

While the girls wait on their dads to buildthem a websiteoverthesummer,theprettypreteensarewalking advertisements for the business — they carry colorful duct tape bags and pocketbooks.Eachisdeckedoutinan assortment of rose-shaped rings, thick bracelets and chokers, and Jacey even wears duct tape flip-flops on her feet.

“They have held up surprisingly well,” Moss Haven teacher Kim Aman says.

Earlierintheschoolyear,Aman noticed the flower-shaped pencils the girls were making and selling to friends. She asked them to teach her how to makeone,andshehelpedthemget

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organized. Following the earthquake in Japan, the club worked overtime, making red roses and bracelets designed to look like the Japanese flag to sell so that they could send money to the disaster relieffund.Theyenlistedthehelpof otherstudents,taughtothershowto make the product, and eventually raised almost $700, which was matched by a neighborhood bank.

“We started selling them for $5, but realized that if we sold them for a couple dollars less, we would sell more,” Jacey says.

Thegirlskeeptrackofsalesand expenditures in a spiral notebook. The Japan project was exciting and felt good, they say.

“It also got us exposure,” says Carly, a budding publicist, no doubt. “We started selling a lot more and had to close down a while because we had so many orders.”

Aside from the Japan funds, 5 Girls has yet to make a profit.

“We use all of our money to buy more duct tape,” Mary notes. Rolls of duct tape sell for $3-$5, if they buy the good stuffandnot“thecheapkindthat melts.”

—CHRISTINA HUGHES BABB

“We use all of our money to buy more duct tape.”

The Duct Tape Club is cashing in on a new fashion trend. PHOTO BY BENJAMIN HAGER

culture of hope

Dallas’ Housing Crisis Center provides transitional and permanent housing to people who have been homeless, but the organization’s leaders don’t believe in giving handouts, development director Chelsea White says. “We operate under the idea that there is a culture of poverty that keeps

people in a cycle of debt, living check-to-check and dependent,” she explains. The HCC aims at the root of the poverty and homeless problem by teaching people like Lorion Horsley to empower themselves.

Horsley, a young mother of three, ages 6, 7 and 9, lives in a sparkling clean, stylishly decorated apart-

Lorion Horsley, who lives in permanent supportive housing at Trinity Palms apartments, says she’s breaking free from the ‘poverty mentality’. PHoTo by benjamin Hager

ment in Trinity Palms on Forest Lane. Small and dark, yet inviting, her home has fresh fruit on the table and a meticulous horizontal row of framed photos, most featuring Mom and children, on the living room wall. Horsley, who is one of 50 HCC clients placed in supportive housing at Trinity Palms, has struggled with chemical dependency issues and homelessness. She can live here as long as she follows a few rules — stay clean and sober, regularly see a counselor and caseworker to generate long- and shortterm goals, and secure employment.

You have to work hard to earn a spot in a programlikethis,saysHorsley, who is attendingschoolatRichland College wile her children are in school at Skyview Elementary. Lake Highlands ChurchoftheAscensionandNexus CommunityrecentlyhelpedtheHCC put on a four-week financial workshop called “Living Wisely” in which supportive housing residents at Trinity Palms learned about healthy financial habits. “It’s about teaching them how to save and become self-sufficient, and how to avoidpitfallslike‘payday’and‘quick cash’ loans,” White says. Horsley says heroutlookonfinancesandlifehas changed a great deal since she started working with HCC. “They have given me the opportunity to break free from that so-called‘ghettopoor’mentality,”she says. “I feel really blessed. My children’s lifechanceshaveimprovedgreatly. I think what goes around comes around, and I see that when I do everything I can to make a good life, good things happen. So many people have helped me,” she says, and promises that she’s “not going to cry”. The “Living Wisely” workshop wrapped up in spring, and participating families were given piggy banks as a reminder to “save now, spend later”, White says. From the heavy weight of Horsley’s bank — the one she has designated for “college funds” — it seems she’s off to a good start.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

—CHRISTINA HUGHES BABB

“They have given me the opportunity to break free from that so-called ‘ghetto poor’ mentality.”

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848 Harter Rd., Dallas 75218 / 214.328.9131 / www.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,

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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. 2 Years through 5th Grade. 45 years of successful students! 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. www.WhiteRockNorthSchool.com.

ZIon lUtheran school

6121 E. Lovers Ln. Dallas / 214.363.1630 / www.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.

Dallas ChilDren’s TheaTer raised $74,000 for its literary and educational programs at this year’s Rosewood Awards. Each year, DCT invests nearly $200,000 in literacy for children through its programs, such as Curtains Up On Literacy, Page to Stage in the Dallas Public Libraries and DCT’s purchase of vouchers for more than 10,000 free tickets to the Mayor’s Summer Reading Program.

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sTulTs roaD elemenTary sChool was named a National Title I Distinguished School, one of only two in Texas. The honor is the highest level of recognition available to a Title I school in the United States. A school must comprise 40 percent or more students from low-income families to be considered Title I. To watch a video of the celebration, visit lakehighlands.advocatemag. com/video.

Tuan iang, a senior aT l ake highlanDs high sChool, received the Rose/Silverthorne Foundation Scholarship, a full ride to any Texas public school. Tuan plans to study pre-med at the University of Texas at Dallas. The grant covers all tuition, books, and room and board, and is valued at $32,000. To be selected, Tuan had to maintain good grades, have financial need and make contributions to the school and community.

sports

John goDbey anD Davis Clark of l akehill PreParaTory sChool won the TAPPS 2A State Boys Doubles Tennis Championship, and their Lakehill varsity team was named state runner-up. Clark, a junior, is a Lake Highlands resident.

lake highlanDs high sChool sofTball Team finished the season with a District 9-5A Championship, and merely two losses on the season. That earned the Lady Wildcats three superlative awards, including district MVP, Offensive Player of the Year and Coach of the Year.

seven lake highlanDs high sChool baseball Players made it on the District 9-5A All-District Team. The first team includes: Dylan Porter, pitcher; Blake Woodson, first base; David Bloodworth, second base; Taylor Stell, short stop. The second team includes: Ryan Spencer, outfield; Beau Barnes, catcher; and Michael Ketchmark, third base. The Wildcats finished the season 15-16, 9-5, ranking third place in the district.

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ForeST MeAdow / 9150 Church Rd. / Welcoming the mosaic of cultures living in our neighborhoods / www.fmbcdallas.org

Worship 10:50 / Bible Study 9:30 / Tim Ahlen, Pastor / 214.341.9555

LAKeSIde BAPTIST / 9150 Garland Rd / 214.324.1425

Pastor Jeff Donnell / Worship 10:50 am www.lbc-dallas.org

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

BIBL e C hUrC he S

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

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eAST dALLAS ChrISTIAN ChUrCh / 629 N. Peak Street / 214.824.8185

Sunday School 9:30 am / THE TABLE Worship Gathering 9:30 am

Worship 8:30 & 10:50 am / Rev. Deborah Morgan / www.edcc.org

ePISC oPAL

The ePISCoPAL ChUrCh oF The ASCeNSIoN / 8787 Greenville Ave.

Sunday School 9:00 am / Worship 8:00 & 10:15 am 214.340.4196 / more at www.ascensiondallas.org

L UTherAN

FIrST UNITed LUTherAN ChUrCh / 6202 E Mockingbird Ln.

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

ZIoN LUTherAN ChUrCh & SChooL / 6121 E Lovers Ln.

Sunday: Sunday School 9:15 am, Worship 8:00 am, 10:30 am, & 6:00 pm / 214.363.1639 / www.ziondallas.org

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LAKe hIGhLANdS UMC/ 9015 Plano Rd. / 214.348.6600 / lhumc.com

8:30 – Adult Sun. School / 9:30 – Traditional Service & Sun. School ‘A’

10:30 – Fellowship / 10:50 – Contemporary Service & Sun. School ‘B’

NoN- de NoMINATIoNAL

LAKe hIGhLANdS ChUrCh / 9919 McCree

Sun. Classes 9:30 am, Assembly 11:00 am / 214.348.0460

Home groups meet on weeknights. / lakehighlandschurch.org

PreSB yT erIAN

LAKe hIGhLANdS PreSByTerIAN ChUrCh / 214.348.2133

8525 Audelia Road at NW Hwy. / www.lhpres.org

Christian Ed. 9:55 am, 9:00 am Contemporary, 11:00 am Traditional

NorThPArK PreSByTerIAN ChUrCh / 214.363.5457

9555 N. Central Expwy. / www.northparkpres.org

Pastor: Rev. Brent Barry / 8:30 & 11:00 am Sunday Services

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WE SHOULD BUILD SIDE BY SIDE, NOT ATOP EACH OTHER

“Upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

Jesus spoke these words to Peter, or to all the disciples including Peter but not limited to him, or to the disciples about the confession of Jesus as being the Son of God, or to them about his being the Son of God. Take your pick and you’ll likely find yourself in a church with a different surname on the sign outside, because that verse seems to divide rather than unite Christians across time.

But let’s put that to the test another day and call it a red herring for now so that I can get to a different point altogether thereby, obtusely if not abstrusely.

Your columnist has been toiling on your behalf in Spain for some weeks, seeking storylines of a sacred manner. Aside from the beauty, cleanliness and friendliness of the country, one disturbing history lesson comes home to me and with me in light of our July freedom celebrations. Many of the most sacred sites in Spain are the product of three iterations of building projects.

Take the magnificent Mezquita Cathedral in Cordoba, for instance. The Moors built this extraordinary mosque atop an old Visigoth church. They even used stone from that conquered holy building to build their own holy building. And when the Christians conquered the Moors, they rebuilt the mosque into a church.

So the Muslims did it to the Christians, and the Christians did it back to the Muslims. It was always a winner-take-all contest in the name of the same God who went by different names. Alas. (In fairness, the same is true of Muslims re-sanctifying Christian churches in Turkey for their own purposes: the Hagia Sofia being the chief example.)

Couldn’t we all just find our own rocks to build our churches and mosques on? I can’t speak for Islam, but no matter how you interpret Jesus on the rock verse above, none of these is a possible or passable approach.

During the 10th-12th centuries in Cordoba,

the church existed side by side with synagogue and mosque in a flourishing moment of religious history that saw the likes of the Jewish doctor/philosopher Maimonides and the Muslim lawyer/philosopher Averroes, guiding the intellectual climate of the city with a broad-minded tolerance that lacked no conviction. Each was driven out of Cordoba by a strict sect of Islam that purged the Christians, too.

Ferdinand and Isabella’s reconquista project of claiming all of Spain for the Catholic Church (ironically concluded in 1492 as their Italian explorer was sailing the ocean blue) meant that all Jews and Muslims were expelled unless they converted (and even then they had to prove they were sincere). Five hundred years later, few Jews or Muslims live in Spain, notwithstanding the welcome mat being put back out, in theory.

The genius of America’s founders was their vision of a country where true religious liberty would prevail and houses of worship could be built side by side, not on top of each other. We will know whether they are built on rock or sand by the faith and character of the people over time, not by our conquering of one another under a banner of heaven.

Religious liberty is greater than religious tolerance. Tolerance says that one religious group is in charge and allows others to exist. Liberty says no one is in charge so that all may live together freely.

The spiritual threat is from demented, not devoted, religious neighbors. Practicing our faith freely in the presence of others of different faiths who do the same may enrich us — if we listen to one another and learn.

When we cherish and r espect our neighbors of other creeds and no creed, we recall the spirit of Maimonides and Averroes, and in doing so we are the more, not the less, for it.

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.

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Kelli Slate, DDS

FAMILY DENTISTRY

Early in her career, Dr. Slate made an important discovery. She was having one of her teeth repaired and lo and behold, the injection didn’t hurt. The dentist who treated her that day inspired Kelli Slate to provide the same skillful and compassionate care for her own patients. “I thought that would be a wonderful thing to do for people who shared my fear,” she says.

For Dr. Slate and her staff, the words “comfort” and “dentistry” go hand in hand. “People are looking for that extra touch of care and compassion,” says Dr. Slate. “They find it here.”

Located in downtown Lakewood in the historic Diener-Mills Building, Dr. Slate’s full-service dental practice provides the latest advancements in preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry.

A Dallas native, Dr. Slate is as dedicated to giving back to her community as she is to caring for her patients. She offers free dental care to clients of Attitudes and Attire (attitudesandattire.org), a nonprofit agency whose mission is helping economically challenged women find jobs and attain self-sufficiency.

Dr. Slate and her expert staff provide a warm, friendly, and fun atmosphere that has inspired a loyal clientele since 1994. As Barbara Paulsen says, “Dr. Slate and the office staff are the best. I no longer dread going to the dentist!”

Dr. Kelli Slate, D.D.S.

6342 La Vista Dr., Ste. C

Dallas, TX 75214

214.821.8639

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Here’s what Dr. Slate’s patients are saying about their experience:

“Was that the shot? I didn’t feel it. I’m so excited!” –Courtney Alexander

“Great staff, caring attitude. Dr. Slate is the best dentist I’ve been to!” –Donna Maddux

“All the people in her office do their BEST to make you look and feel YOUR BEST.”

– Donald Harbin

“Dr. Slate and her staff are total professionals. It is clear that they care a great deal about their patients.” –Richard Elam

“The staff is always really nice and they are always genuinely concerned about providing a [completely comfortable] experience.”

–Tom Barrows

“Dr. Slate practices her craft with a level of competence and caring that is truly superior. The high morale of her staff is a genuine testament to her professionalism....” –Mel Hinton

“There exists a warmth and friendliness that somehow lets you know...it’s going to be all right.” –Valerie Pierson

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Keller Williams Dallas City Center

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Keller Williams Dallas City Center 1811 Greenville Ave., Ste. #100 Dallas, TX 75206 214.515.9888

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Lynne J. Roberts, M.D.

Lynne J. Roberts, M.D. is an internationally known laser surgeon with extensive experience and expertise in Dermatologic laser surgery, frequently serving as a preceptor for laser training and as a speaker regarding cutaneous laser surgery for adults and children. Dr. Roberts offers a fully-equipped in-office laser suite, with all lasers on site, where she performs laser surgery daily. In addition to laser surgery for adults and children, she also specializes in Cosmetic Dermatology, including skin rejuvenation, Botox, and “fillers”.

Dr. Roberts is Board Certified in both Dermatology and Pediatrics. Dr. Roberts was a member of the full-time faculty at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSMC) for seven years. Dr. Roberts is currently in private practice and continues her affiliation with UTSMC as a Clinical Professor. Dr. Roberts was honored by her fellow physicians by being selected for inclusion in The Best Doctors in America as well as D Magazine’s Best Doctors, and Texas Monthly Super Doctors.

We are pleased to offer the latest technology in skin rejuvenation – Pixel fractional skin resurfacing and Harmony Skin Tightening. Traditional skin resurfacing provides excellent skin rejuvenation but requires significant downtime. Pixel fractional resurfacing provides firming of the skin and improves skin texture and tone, sun damage, wrinkles and acne scars with minimal downtime. We are excited to introduce our new High Speed LightSheer Duet laser hair removal system! This advanced technology with a new vacuum assisted, high speed handpiece eliminates the need for topical anesthetics and provides improved comfort, treatment speed and effectiveness. Treatment times for large areas such as legs, back or chest are reduced up to 75%. It is now possible to treat several different areas of the body in one session.

Shea Boothe

FOUNDER

TRUEBEAUTYRX, FULL-SERVICE SKINCARE CLINIC

As the Founder of TrueBeautyRx, located in the heart of Lakewood, Shea Boothe has been a trusted skincare industry leader and acknowledged beauty expert for over 20 years. Shea has worked for such beauty giants as Estee’ Lauder, Christian Dior and Aveda. In 1995, Shea was one of the original founding members of Dallas-based SkinCeuticals and held ownership in the company until its sale to L’Oreal Corporation in 2005. In 2009, Shea took her unparalleled experience and created TrueBeautyRx, Dallas’ premier medically backed skincare clinic and beauty retailer.

What sets Shea and TrueBeautyRx apart from all the rest is her consultative approach. She gives every client individual attention and establishes a customized regimen that is best suited just for their skin. Tapping into Shea’s knowledge and her one-on-one approach is what brings people to TrueBeautyRx and when they see the fabulous results, it’s what keeps them coming back. “Shea takes the guess work out of the confusing skincare world. She tells you what you need, how to use it and recommends the best treatment for your skin type,” says Donna Wall, a loyal TrueBeautyRx client. “Shea has totally changed my skin. At 50, my skin has never looked so good.”

TrueBeautyRx specializes in many services including...

Chemical Peels

Microdermabrasion

Airbrush Tanning

Botox

Juvéderm & Fillers

Facials

Dermaplaning

Waxing

Make-up Application

In addition to skincare, Shea is extremely dedicated to giving back to her community through non-profit fundraising and volunteering. Shea is a member of the Lakewood Service League, a supporter of Lakewood Women in Business and Live Local East Dallas. “I live in the neighborhood, and I love this area. There’s not another neighborhood like it in Dallas. I am blessed to have such tremendous support from other business owners and from the community. Our business is thriving because of the support we have received from this amazing neighborhood.”

What’s on the horizon for Shea Boothe and TrueBeautyRx? Watch for her new Eye Cream and new 2SheaRx skincare line to launch in the fall.

Elijah Hawken

HAWKEN ACUPUNCTURE

Holding a Masters Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine, Elijah Hawken is passionate about educating the public. She wants them to understand the many ways in which acupuncture can help them achieve vibrant health and wellness. Most people know about the use of acupuncture to treat pain and sports injury, but what about allergies, brain injury, Hepatitis C, and women’s health issues? These are but a few of the myriad conditions that Ms. Hawken addresses in her clinic, with personalized care and attention, and a treatment tailored to each individual person.

Hawken Acupuncture

4912 1/2 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75206

972.804.9113

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Coldwell Banker

VALLI HALE, a Lakewood resident, has 25 years real estate experience and is best known for her honesty, knowledge, attention to detail and her negotiating skills. PAM NELMS has 37+ years of experience. Let her vast knowledge/expertise work for you when you are making that important real estate decision. CLAIRE HILL, an East Dallas Resident, is known for her remarkable customer service and area expertise. She is also a Relocation Specialist.

SANDY HEWETT has been a Top Producer for 13+ years. She enjoys working with families as they grow and downsize in Lakewood. GIA MARSHELLO has a motto: experience, integrity, results. Clients call her their “one and only realtor.” Coldwell considers her a producer. PAM FLOREZ says, “satisfied customers are my best source of new clients.” She offers expert knowledge, honesty and personalized service. DARLENE HARRISON is a top area realtor

Katie Reynolds LILLI DESIGN

Katie Reynolds spent a decade in the design industry creating sophisticated, chic interiors for luxury hotel brands including Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis. Her experience includes a stint working with local design great Trisha Wilson before founding Lilli Design in 2008. Now, armed with a global design sensibility and years of experience with the best in the business, she works with Dallas homeowners, interpreting each client’s unique style. Sharing her wealth of knowledge, she creates elegant, luxurious interiors with a special knack for achieving big impact on a small budget.

Lilli Design 5914 Richmond Dallas, TX 75206 214.370.8221 lilli-design.com

and an avid supporter of scholarships — Ursuline, Dallas, University of Alabama & Phi Mu. NANCY WILSON has 16+ years real estate experience. She is a founder of the Lakewood Crime Watch and the White Rock Lake Conservancy Board.

Coldwell BankerResidential Brokerage

6301 Gaston Ave., Ste. 125 (as of mid-July)

Dallas, TX 75214

214.828.4300

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CLAIRE HILL SANDY HEWETT

PAM FLOREZ PAM NELMS

NANCY WILSON VALLI HALE

DARLENE HARRISON GIA MARSHELLO

ALBANY SHAW

LESLIE PRICE - SEATED

AMY TIMMERMAN

CARRIE HILL

WENDY LUCAS

PEGGY HILL

KAY WHEELER

NICOLE THOMAS - SEATED

VICKIE PARKER

NANCY PLOTTS

MEGHA SHUKLA

TIFFANY KASBERG

Nathan Grace Real Estate

SMART MOVE

Nathan Grace was founded because consumers and agents want and need a brokerage that is committed to the future of real estate. At Nathan Grace focus is placed on what is important to the consumer; navigating the purchase or sell process with confidence and excellent financial results.

The agents at Nathan Grace have outstanding contract knowledge and superb negotiation skills, the most critical services that can be provided to a client.

At Nathan Grace, value is placed on long-term relationships through personal and professional integrity and their values are the foundation in which they operate their business.

Nathan Grace is part of the WINCHESTER CARLISLE COMPANIES. Winchester Carlisle brings together real estate owners, investors, builders, developers, and communities through a diverse set of companies: Carwin Advisors, Nathan Grace Real Estate, Dunhill Homes, Land Commerce, Carlisle Communities and Silver Pine Funds. Offering complex solutions for real estate investments or looking to buy a new home, the companies of Winchester Carlisle can provide answers. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company operates throughout the United States.

Featured are some of the team members that serve Lakewood and Lake Highlands...

CARRIE HILL; Carrie’s commitment to her clients is articulated with her blog, The Bonus Room. ALBANY SHAW; as a licensed attorney, Albany brings legal

expertise as well as a passion for business. The Hill Group – PEGGY HILL, KAY WHEELER, WENDY LUCAS, and NICOLE THOMAS; live in and love Lake Highlands. AMY TIMMERMAN and LESLIE PRICE of Pickaperch.com are dedicated to servicing their clients as well as their community. The businesswomen of Nathan Grace are dedicated to their clients, the community they serve, the industry they represent, as well as the non-profits they support.

Leadership and Support Team members; VICKIE PARKER, MEGHA SHUKLA, TIFFANY KASBERG, and NANCY PLOTTS bring a cross-industry executive experience that is rarely found in the real estate industry and is demonstrated in the branding, business partnerships, and talent management of Nathan Grace.

Nathan Grace...Smart Move!

Artistik Edge Hair Studio

Artistik Edge Hair Studio is celebrating its ten-year anniversary at Abrams and Royal on July 5th. But every day is a new adventure for owner Terri Hoover. “We are constantly educating, renewing, and reinventing ourselves,” she says. She pays as much attention to the details of her customers’ beauty concerns as she does to running the business, and it has paid off. In the future, her longtime salon mate Rebecca Crosby, and others, will share in the ownership of the hair studio, giving them a stake in the success they’ve helped to build.

Artistik Edge Town Creek Shopping Center

8420 Abrams Rd., Ste. 208

214.349.3888

Elizabeth Selzer

TERRI HOOVER REBECCA CROSBY

Karen Soltero DALLAS AREA LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER

Photographer Karen Soltero came home from L.A. to Dallas, and she brought some Hollywood pizzazz along with her. Karen shoots weddings, boudoir, family portraits, and kids, as well as head shots for models, actors, and others.

Here’s what actor Steve Valentine says about her: “She has an ease in the way she shoots, getting the best out of you. Photographers with style, passion and consummate skill without ego are hard to come by. Karen is just that, a real professional, and that’s why I’ll be hiring her again, and again, and again.”

Karen Soltero Photography

214.931.9734

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When Elizabeth Selzer decided to get into residential real estate, she joined Ebby Halliday and hit the ground running. She was a natural, winning the White Rock/Lake Highlands 2010 Rookie of the Year award. Her clients are the biggest winners. They enjoy the benefits of Selzer’s skill, passion, and energy as she connects them with the ideal houses that suit their different styles and personalities.

Ebby Halliday Realtors

10233 E. Northwest Hwy. Dallas, TX 75238

214.341.0330

elizabethselzer@ebby.com

Hollie Shirey, DDS INFINITY DENTAL CARE

Kelly Harris heads up her family’s Farmers Insurance Agency in Lakewood. The laid back but highly professional office provides auto, home, life, and business insurance. Ms. Harris is also a registered health underwriter and assists clients with individual and small group health insurance. Although being a mom and running a business is challenging, Ms. Harris says, “The rewards of having a successful business far outweigh the challenges.”

Farmers Insurance

6500 E. Mockingbird #100 214.821.9687

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After serving as a professor at Baylor College of Dentistry, Dr. Hollie Shirey opened Infinity Dental Care to provide the highest quality of care in a state-of-the-art facility. Their team of experts will partner with you and your family to achieve the best possible results. Infinity Dental Care offers all forms of dentistry, from basic maintenance to advanced procedures that require sedation, with a strong focus on patient education and disease prevention. You will enjoy a relaxed, welcoming environment where they love building long lasting patient relationships with children and adults!

Infinity Dental Care

5716 Abrams Rd. Dallas, TX 75214 214.691.8400

infinitydentalcaredallas.com

Jill Donaldson

DONALDSON DYNAMICS, OWNER

Donaldson Dynamics is an executive coaching and organizational consulting firm headquartered in Dallas. Its founder, Jill Donaldson draws on 22 years of corporate leadership experience to offer a unique boardroom-to-street smarts coaching experience. Working with executive clients and corporate teams, she blends one-to-one coaching and interactive team building with behavioral and occupational assessment training.

This is what Jill Donaldson does for companies and individuals: She helps end fear and indifference at work and in life, replacing it with trust, honest communication, accountability, and positive energy. And that, my friends, is the recipe for success.

Donaldson Dynamics

214.370.0741

214.642.5517

jill@donaldsondynamics.com donaldsondynamics.com

Ashley Sells and Allie Buck-Strickler

CO-OWNERS, SUNSTONE YOGA

Owned by Ashley Sells and Allie Buck-Strickler, Sunstone Yoga at Skillman and Live Oak is a fitness-based yoga studio for all levels. They offer five different hot yoga classes, including a friendly introductory series to help people get started.

The studio has been open for over a year and Ashley says, “We have been very excited about the overwhelming community support and participation in the studio!”

Ashley and Allie believe the best is yet to come in terms of more people incorporating yoga into their lives and they and their entire Sunstone Yoga team are excited to be the neighborhood studio to support people from class number one to a life-long practice. Sunstone Yoga

1920 Skillman (at Live Oak) Dallas, TX 75206 214.764.2119 X113 sunstoneyoga.com

Diane Colter, DDS

ALL ABOUT KIDS DENTISTRY

Dr. Diane Colter’s passion to be the most caring and compassionate pediatric dentist led her to open a practice, All About Kids Dentistry, that focuses on treating infants, children, teens, and kids with special needs, and educating them about optimal oral health.

Dr. Colter is a graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry with a Pediatric residency at U.C.L.A., and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentists. “We recognize every child is unique and we strive to make sure their dental visit feels like it’s tailored just for them,” she says.

All About Kids Dentistry

5211 Forest Lane, Suite 127

Dallas, TX 75244

972.233.4439

allaboutkidsdentist.com

Ginger Isom-Batz, MD

Dr. Ginger Isom-Batz is Board Certified in Urology specializing in evaluating and treating pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and all voiding problems. Also treating female sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections, interstitial pelvic pain, and kidney stone disease.

Dr. Isom-Batz graduated Southwestern University, Texas Medical School, completed six Urology Residency in New York and a Fellowship in Female Urology at UT Southwestern Medical School.

Working in a small, boutique practice, she gets to know patients through carefully tening to fully understand problems.

Dallas Center for Pelvic Medicine

10501 N. Central Expy., Ste. 200 Dallas, TX 75231 214.360.1535

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Longtime Lakewood resident, Marissa Fontanez, has a passion for people and real estate. Professionalism, integrity, and honesty make working with Marissa a pleasure. The fact that she is a Certified Negotiation Expert and Accredited Buyer’s Representative makes her an invaluable ally whether you are selling or buying. A business graduate of SMU, Marissa provides exceptional real estate knowledge and sales expertise. Ellen Terry, Realtors 214.789.9187 marissa@marissafontanez.com marissafontanez.com

Yuvani Tran is an optometrist providing family eye care, contact lenses, and emergency optometry in Lakewood. “I enjoy helping everyone see better, especially children,” she says.

“When a child puts on that first pair of glasses and realizes how much they were missing—that’s very rewarding.” In her small, friendly office, Dr. Tran creates a comfortable, inviting atmosphere for all ages.

Yuvani Tran, OD, PA 306 Hillside Village Shopping Center, Ste. A Dallas, TX 75214 214.823.6470

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For co-hosting our Women in Business Celebration.

Anna Daigle

For catering our Women in Business Celebration.

Johnette Taylor

ROUNDTREE LANDSCAPING, INC.

Johnette Taylor loves the outdoors and working with people, which naturally led to a degree in Landscape Architecture in 1981. Three years later she started Roundtree Landscaping, Inc. with the main goal of providing high-quality landscape services to the average homeowner. She realized a need for educating homeowners about landscaping and how to best invest their money for their gardens. Building relationships with her clients and watching them use and enjoy their properties everyday is its own reward. Roundtree brings creativity, innovation and a distinctness to every project they work on. It’s not just landscaping, it’s better by design!

Roundtree Landscaping, Inc. 4325 Belmont Ave. Dallas, TX 75204

214.824.7036

roundtreelandscaping.com

Julissa Ordoñez

Lorraine Wire OWNER, HANCE PAINT & BODY

Hance Paint & Body Service, a family-owned business that handles repairs on all makes of new and late-model automobiles, has been in the Park Cities area since 1955. Lorraine feels most rewarded when she helps her customers understand the process of restoring an automobile to pre-accident condition, and when she’s advocating for them with insurance companies. Since taking the reins fifteen years ago, Lorraine has taken great pride in carrying on the tradition of impeccable customer service that is the hallmark of her collision repair business.

Hance Paint & Body

4829 McKinney Ave. Dallas, TX 75205 214.526.0316

hanceauto.com

Julissa Ordoñez is a broker with Phoenix Insurance Group, providing insurance for auto, home, business, life and health. As a broker, she is able to shop around for the best rates for her clients and find just the right coverage to suit their needs. It’s fulfilling work because she is able to help her clients ensure a secure financial future for their families.

Phoenix Insurance Group 7548 E. Grand Ave. Dallas, TX 75214 214.382.0277

Ashly Cothern, DDS

Finding the perfect home, the perfect price, the perfect neighborhood requires the perfect professional REALTOR. Karen Fliss Stecher is a professional realtor and professional counselor specializing in Lakewood. Buying or selling a home is a complex transaction. Karen’s experience in real estate and human behavior provides her clients a stress-free real estate transaction. “List with Fliss. Sell with Stecher...one in the same.”

Ebby Halliday Realtors

6441 E. Mockingbird Ln. Dallas, TX 75214 469.767.9307

Dr. Cothern is one of a small percentage of dentists in Dallas who has invested in postgraduate training at the Pankey Institute.

To create your beautiful smile, a full suite of restorative, cosmetic and teeth whitening services is offered. Whitening is one of the least invasive cosmetic procedures today. You can be in and out of the office quickly with the ZOOM! Whitening System.

Dr. Cothern partners with each patient to provide a customized preventative dentistry program. The office offers non-surgical therapy to successfully treat many stages of gum disease.

She is committed to excellent treatment results in a relaxing and professional environment.

Ashly Cothern, DDS

9669 N. Central Expwy., Ste. #220 Dallas, TX 75231 214.696.9966 Fax: 214.696.6776 drcothern.com

BACK PAIN SPECIALIST

COMPREHENSIVE DENTISTRY

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80% OF AMERICANS SUFFER FROM BACK PAIN. Meet Yaron Lohr, D.C. – new to the neighborhood and able to help with a variety of your back ailments. The Posture Perfect multi-disciplinary practice includes medical care, pain management, diagnostic testing, chiropractic care, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation. Services range from massage therapy, weight loss and personal training to minimally invasive surgeries. Call and mention this ad to set up your FREE health evaluation!

POSTURE PERFECT HEALTH CENTER 5550 LBJ FREEWAY, STE. 150 DALLAS 75240 972.792.0204

OPTOMETRIST

Dr. Clint Meyer www.dallaseyeworks.com

Come to Dallas Eyeworks and help us celebrate our 10th anniversary serving the Lakewood and Casa Linda areas. In appreciation we are offering the thinnest and lightest rimless frames at 50% off! These never before discounted frames include: MiNiMA, titanium frames from France. T2 from Switzerland weighing less than 1/10 of an ounce, and BwP ultra thin stainless steel from Germany. Great values on designer sunwear also. See you soon and thanks again for a great 10 years.

DALLAS EYEWORKS

9225 GARLAND ROAD SUITE 2120, DALLAS, TX 75218 214.660.9830

Ashly R. Cothern, DDS, PA

Dr. Cothern is one of a small distinguished percentage of dentists who have invested in postgraduate training at one of the world’s premiere continuing education institutes, The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education. We care about you as a unique individual and examine you in a way that together we can understand every aspect of your oral health. In our office we love what we do. NOW THAT IS SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT!

WWW.DRCOTHERN.COM

9669 N.CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY #220 DALLAS 75231 214.696.9966

COSMETIC AND FAMILY DENTISTRY

Dena T. Robinson, DDS, FAGD Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry

Four Steps to a Terrific Dental Experience

1. Call and ask us about sedation dentistry options

2. Come to your appointment in our comfortable office setting

3. Take a nap

4. Awake to a beautiful, healthy smile

WWW.DRDENAROBINSON.COM 8940 GARLAND RD., SUITE 200, DALLAS, TX 75218 214.321.6441

THE NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

200,000+ READERS WITH AN AVERAGE INCOME OF $141,000

ONELASTLUAU

Students from Forest Meadow Junior High celebrate one last time before summer vacation by hosting the Maui in the Meadow dance.

TO ADVERTISE CALL 214.560.4203

TUTORING & LESSONS

ART: Draw or Paint. All Levels. Church Hill Rec. Ctr. on Hillcrest Jane Cross, 214-534-6829. Linda, 214-808-4919.

ARTISTIC GATHERINGS

Art Classes For All Ages. Casa Linda Plaza. 214-821-8383. www.artisticgatherings.com

LEARN GUITAR OR PIANO Professional musician. Fun/Easy. Your Home. UNT Grad. Larry 469-358-8784

SUMMER TUTORING All Ages/subjects Including Algebra 2/ Chemistry. In Your Home. Jennie. 214-597-6925

UKULELE LESSONS Instruments, Workshops. www.UkeLadyMusic.com 214-924-0408

VOICE TEACHER with 38 years experience. MM, NATS, MTNA www.PatriciaIvey.com 214-324-5625

Spanish Classes for Adults & Children Spanish Immersion Preschool Ages 2-5

CHILDCARE

LOVING, CHRIST-CENTERED CARE SINCE 1982 Lake Highlands Christian Child Enrichment Center Ages 2 mo.-12 yrs. 9919 McCree. 214-348-1123.

SELFLESS SHANNON

In response to the Joplin, Mo., disaster, Lake Highlands High School graduate Shannon McDaniel recruited the girls on the high school pom squad she coaches in Columbia, Mo., to help raise money for the Red Cross. She then hopped on a volunteer bus to the center of the disaster area, where she joined a team sifting through lumber, metal and tree limbs to find anything that could be salvaged. Later, she volunteered at a donation warehouse, organizing items for shelters.

BULLETIN BOARD B

EMPLOYMENT

AIRLINES are hiring. Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified. Housing available. Aviation Institute of Maintenance. 866-453-6204

CHURCH SECRETARY 25 hrs. per wk. Northlake Baptist Dallas. Starting July 5. Salary negotiable. ACS exp. preferred, not req. Non-smoker. Email resume to MaxieRH@sbcglobal.net

SERVICES FOR YOU

AT ODDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER? Learn To Be At Ease. 16 Yrs. Exp. Sharon 214-679-9688

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

GALAS BY GINGER Extraordinary Parties, Unforgettable Memories. www.galasbyginger.com 214-683-0103

YOUR COMPUTER GEEK Let Me Solve Your Computer Problems. 25 Yrs. Exp. Hardware/Software Issues/Install. Network Setup, Home & Small Business. $50 per Hr. Mike. 214-552-1323. mikecomputergeek@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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

BOOKKEEPING NEEDS? Need Help Organizing Finances? No Job Too Small or Big. Call C.A.S Accounting Solutions. Cindy 214-821-6903

LANDMAN SERVICES Assignments, Bill of Sales, and Agreements for Oil and Gas Properties. 972-231-2700 jblandman@att.net

PROFESSIONAL WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER

All Budgets Welcome! Jason Snyder: 214-642-8221.

Airport | Private Parties DFW $55 | Love Field $42 214.361.5007 FiveStarLimos.net Website

Mind, Body & sPirit

SILVER STAR FITNESS Specialty In Senior Fitness. Moneyback Guarantee. www.silverstarfitness.com John 972-800-8031

VITALITY & WELLNESS COACH Healthy weight achievement & maintenance. Empower your health! BJ Ellis 214-226-9875

WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE

Earn Ca$h For Losing Pounds. www.larrybrownweightloss.com 877-340-3046

Feather Hair Extensions can help add colors, texture and highlights to your hair.

214.823.3288

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Blending Beauty, Nature & Technology

Pets

BIRDDOGCATFISH Caring For Pets In Their Own Home With Familiar Sights, Smells & Routines. Dog Walks, Vacations, Overnights. Beth. 469-235-3374

PET SITTING/ HOUSE SITTING/ ERRANDS Friendly, reliable, competitive rates. References furnished. 214-773-9394

POOP SCOOP PROFESSIONALS Trust The Experts. 214-826-5009

POSH POOCH CLUB IN DALLAS Introducing our convenient Pet Food & Treat Delivery Service. Right to your doorstep! Ready to feed. Check out PoshPoochClub.com for our delicious selection... or call 214-265-5960 for a pet nutrition consult.

AUGUST DEADLINE JULy 6• TO ADVERTISE CALL 214.560.4203

The

Pets

Buy/sell/trade

DONATE YOUR CAR Free towing. “Cars For Kids” Any condition. Tax deductible. outreachcenter.com 1-800-597-9411

OLD GUITARS WANTED Gibson, Fender, Gretsch, Martin. 1920s-1980s. Top dollar paid. Toll Free 1-866-433-8277

SAVVY CONSIGNMENTS Eclectic Furniture & Accessories. Great Gifts. Affordable Pricing. 214-660-8700

TEXAS RANGERS BASEBALL SUITE Share this prime suite on a partial basis (sets of 5,10 or 20 games) during the 2011 season. Our suite is located directly behind home plate, and each game includes 16 tickets, three parking passes, game day programs, private bathroom, air-conditioned seating, three televisions with cable channels, and a great view of the game and the Ballpark. Great for birthday parties, anniversaries, family reunions and client appreciation events. Email rangerssuite@gmail.com or call 214-560-4212 for more information.

WANTED Covered Parking In Lakewood For New Truck. Will Pay Monthly Rate. Call 214-442-7311

estate/GaraGe sales

ESTATE SALES & LIQUIDATION SERVICES

Moving, Retirement, Downsizing. One Piece Or A Houseful. David Turner. 214-908-7688. dave2estates@aol.com

real estate

LAND LIQUIDATION 20 acres $0 down. $99/mo.Only $12,900. Near growing El Paso, TX. Owner financing. No credit checks. Money back guarantee. Free Color Brochure 800-755-8953

AC & HEAT FOR QUALITY, QUALIFIED SERVICE CALL 214-350-0800 ABS AC & Heat TACLA28514E

LAKEWOOD HEAT & AIR Servicing Dallas 20+ years. 214-682-3822 TACLA28061E

S & E A/C & HEATING 50% off Service Fee w/ Repair. Res & Comm. 10% Off Repairs w/ purchase of Maintenance Agreement. BBB Approved. CCs accepted. TACLA00029466E 214-912-7900

WINDOW AC TUNE UP Repair, Cleaning, Etc. Buy/Sell 214-321-5943

APPLIANCE REPAIR

Serving your Neighborhood Since 1993 asher/Dryers

214✯823✯2629

CARPENTRY & REMODELING

AV CABINET EXPERTS New/Redo, Cabt. Grade/ Fine Furniture, Install TV/Electronics, Match Exist. Finish. Custom TV Lifts & Frames. 972-962-4847

BO HANDYMAN Kitchens, baths, doors, cabinets, custom carpentry, drywall & painting 214-437-9730

DREAM CONSTRUCTION Home Remodeling

Interior/Exterior. www.DCHCRM.net 469-360-0152

ERIC CANTU CONSTRUCTION

Affordable Remodeling. Kitchens, Baths, Additions, Cabinetry & more. 972-754-9988 EricCantu.com

214 -299-9069

BLUE RIBBON Heating & Air Conditioning 214-823-8888

972-216-1961

TACL-B01349OE www.SherrellAir.com

APPLIANCE REPAIR

APPLIANCE REPAIR SPECIALIST

Repair, Sales. 214-321-4228

JESSE’S A/C & APPLIANCE SERVICE

TACLB13304C All Makes/Models. 214-660-8898

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

HANDY DAN “The Handyman” To Do’s Done Right! www.handy-dan.com 214-252-1628

KEN’S RESIDENTIAL REMODELING 214-886-8927. kenscontracting.com

KITCHEN AND BATHROOM SPECIALISTS

JCI Remodeling: From Simple Updates to Full Remodeling Services. Competitive Pricing! JCIRemodeling.com 972-948-5361

PREVIEW CONSTRUCTION INC.

HardiPlank 50 Yr. Cement Siding, Energy Star Windows. Kitchens-Baths-Additions & More. 214-348-3836. See Photo Gallery at: www.previewconstruction.com

RODZ HOME IMPROVEMENT All Home Repairs, Add-Ons, Rehabs. 214-952-8963

SQUARE NAIL WOODWORKING

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

TK COMPLETE REMODELING Carpentry, Doors, Paint. Window Clean 972-533-2872

A K S

Residential Remodel and Construction 469 767 1868 joshangus@aksdallas.com www.aksdallas.com

Cleaning ServiCeS

15.00 OFF - HOUSE CLEANING BY DEBBIE Free estimates. References. 972-333-7942

A CLEANING SERVICES

mcprofessionalcleaning.com

469-951-2948

ALTOGETHER CLEAN 214-929-8413

We’ll Clean Your House & It Will Be Your Favorite Day! Bonded & Insured. Free Estimates. www.altogetherclean.com

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

CLEAN FREAKS Since 2005. Free Estimates. DallasCleanFreaks.com Call Today! 214-821-8888

DIANE’S CLEANING SERVICE Residential & Make Ready. Free Estimates. 214-549-5299

MAID 4 YOU Bonded & Insured.Park Cities/M Street Refs. Call Us First. Joyce. 214-232-9629

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

SUNSHINE HOUSE CLEANING

Cleaning To Perfection. Reasonable Rates. Insured/ Bonded. 214-490-6659

THE MAIDS Angie’s List Service Award! Discounts at www.maids.com Free Quotes. 972-278-2551

WANTED: HOUSES TO CLEAN

20 yrs. exp., Reliable, Great Prices, Excellent Refs., Free Estimates. No Crews. Sunny 214-724-2555

WINDOW MAN WINDOW CLEANING.COM Residential Specialists. BBB. 214-718-3134

972.495.3478 beckncallmaids.com

ConCrete/ maSonry/paving

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

CAZARES CONCRETE Concrete retaining walls, Patios, Driveways, Removal, Sidewalks. 214-202-8958 Free estimates.

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

MASONRY Brick/Stone Repairs. Don 214-704-1722

STAMPED CONCRETE Driveways, Patios, Walk Ways, Acid Staining, Resealing. 972-672-5359

eleCtriCal ServiCeS

ACCURATE ELECTRIC

All Jobs.TECL# 27297. Steve. Accurateelectrician.com 214-718-9648

ANTHONY’S ELECTRIC Family Owned/Operated. Insd. 19 Yrs Exp. TECL24948 214-328-1333

DALLAS ELECTRICIAN- SINCE 1975 214-340-0770 EL 00957 kirkwoodelectric.net

EXPERT PANEL CHANGES TECL 27071 BandCelectricDallas.com Peter 214-924-5387

LENTZ SERVICES Your whole-home lighting/ electrical resource. Lic/Insd. 972-241-0622

MASTER ELECTRICIAN Lic #TECL 55703. Resd/Comcl. Bonded. Contr Lic# TECL23423. Trinity Electrical Services. David 214-802-0436

FenCing & DeCkS

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

4 QUALITY FENCING

Specializing in Wood, New or Repair. Free Estimates. Call Mike 214-507-9322.

A FATHER, SON & GRANDSON TEAM

Fences, Gates, Decks. Haven 214-327-0560

AMBASSADOR FENCE INC.

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

AUTO GATES $2500

alwaysbiltrite.com 469-878-4450. cc’s accptd

CREATIVE METAL SOLUTIONS LLC

Automatic Gates, Fence, Stairs, Stair/Balcony Railings, Wine Cellar Gates. 214-325-4985

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

LONE STAR DECKS Decks, Arbors, Fences, Patio Covers, TREX Decking & Fencing. www.lonestardecks.com 214-357-3975

214.692.1991

Flooring & Carpeting

SUPER QUALITY WOOD FLOORS Jim Crittendon, 214-821-6593

WORLEY TILE & FLOORING Custom Marble Install. 214-779-3842

Beautiful Flooring since 1975

WHITE ROCK FLOORS Hardwoods Carpet Ceramic Tile

Ask us about Environmentally Friendly Flooring

wrfloors@sbcglobal.net

214-341-1667

Willeford

FounDation

"You Know Us"

Locally owned and operated since 1980

We Answer Our Phones

www.northlakefence.com

SWITCH ELECTRIC Lic. #E19800 24/7 Calls 30 yrs exp. Federal panel chgs. 214-629-0391

$35.00 Off – 1st Full Detail Clean Complimentary quotes!

214.750.4888 19 years in business!

Residential Commercial Make-readys Windows Carpet Construction Remodel Cleans lecleandallas.com

ComputerS & eleCtroniCS

BILL’S COMPUTER REPAIR

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

CONFUSED? FRUSTRATED? Let A Seasoned

Pro Be The Interface Between You & That Pesky Computer. Hardware & Software Installation, Troubleshooting, Training, $60/hr. 1 Hr. Min. Dan 214-660-3733 Or stykidan@sbcglobal.net

TEXAS ELECTRICAL • 214-289-0639 Prompt, Quality Services. Days, Evenings & Weekends. 34 Yrs Exp. 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 ‘07, ‘08, ‘09, ‘10 CONSUMERS CHOICE AWARDS

214-349-9132

FireplaCe ServiCeS

CHIMNEY SWEEP Dampers/Brick & Stone Repair. DFW Metro. Don 214-704-1722

Flooring & Carpeting

DALLAS HARDWOODS 214-724-0936

Installation, Repair, Refinish, Wax, Hand Scrape. Residential, Commercial. Sports Floors. 25 Yrs.

SHARP FLOORS 214-227-2841

Granite Countertops, All Types of Flooring and Showers. Family Owned and Operated.

STAINED & SCORED CONCRETE FLOORS

New/Remodel. Res/Com. Int/Ext. Refin. 15 Yrs. TheConcreteStudio.com 214-320-2018

garage DoorS

GARAGE DOOR & SPRING REPAIR 972-672-0848 TexasGaragePros.com

20% off with “Advocate Magazine”

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

glaSS, WinDoWS & DoorS

A FATHER, SON & GRANDSON TEAM Expert Window Cleaning. Haven 214-327-0560

CLEARWINDOWSANDDOORS.COM LH owned Replacement windows. Free Quote 214-280-9280

EAST DALLAS WINDOW CLEANING Power Wash. Free Est. Dependable. Derek. 214-827-7661

LAKE HIGHLANDS GLASS & MIRROR custom mirrors • shower enclosures store fronts • casements 214-349-8160

TECL20502

STAINED CONCRETE FLOORS

New/Remodel. Staining & Waxing. Int/Ext. Nick Hastings. 214-341-5993

LANDMARK ENERGY SOLUTIONS

214-395-9148. Specializing In Replacement Windows/Doors.

Glass, WindoWs & doors

ROCK GLASS CO Complete Glass & Window Service since 1985. Replace, repair: windows, mirrors, showers, screens. 214-837-7829

FIBERGLASS REPLACEMENT WINDOWS

Fiberglass Replacement Windows 8x Stronger than Vinyl Looks and Feels like Wood Installed Exclusively by Amazing Siding & Windows Also Featuring James Hardie Siding with COLORPLUS® Technology

214.277.8222

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Handyman services

A HELPING HAND No Job Too Small. Free Estimates. Repairs /Remodels.Chris.214-693-0678

A NEIGHBORHOOD HANDYMAN Electrical, Plumbing & Carpentry. Call Tim 214-824-4620; 214-597-4501

A+ HANDYMAN KARL Home Repairs, Remodels & Restoration. 214-699-8093

ALL JOBS BIG/SMALL 38 years exp. Ron Payne 214-755-9147

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

BO HANDYMAN Kitchens, baths, doors, cabinets, custom carpentry, drywall & painting 214-437-9730

HANDY DAN “The Handyman” To Do’s Done Right. www.handy-dan.com 214-252-1628

HANDYMAN MATTERS

Your home repair specialist handymanmatters.com/dallas 972-308-6035

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

HOME REPAIR & MAINTENANCE

Small/Large Jobs. Steve Brandt. 214-440-7070

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

RENT A MAN HANDYMAN

One call does it all! 214-289-0307

WANTED: ODD JOBS & TO DO LISTS

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

House PaintinG

1 AFFORDABLE HOUSE PAINTING and Home Repair. Quality work. Inside and Out. Free Ests. Local Refs. Ron 972-816-5634 or 972-475-3928

#1 GET MORE PAY LES

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

A TEXTURE & FINISH SPECIALIST Since 1977. Int/Ext. Kirk’s Works 972-672-4681

ABRAHAM PAINT SERVICE A Women Owned Business 25 Yrs. Int/Ext. Wall Reprs. Discounts On Whole Interiors and Exteriors 214-682-1541

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

CERTAPRO PAINTERS

Residential painting. Call today for your free estimate. 214-346-0900

PHILLIPS PAINTING Interior & Exterior; 14 Years Serving Dallas. Free Estimate and 3-year Warranty. We Do Faux! PhillipsPainting.com 972-867-9792

RAMON’S INT/EXT PAINT Sheetrock, Repairs. 214-679-4513

RONALD’S PAINTING SERVICE Home Exteriors & Interiors. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Refinishing. Specialty Textures. 17 yrs. exp. 214-455-8121

TOP COAT Professional. Reliable. References. TopCoatOfTexas.com 214-770-2863

VIP PAINTING & DRYWALL Int/Ext. Sheetrock Repair, Resurfacing Tubs, Counters, Tile Repairs. 972-613-2585

WHITE ROCK INTERIORS Paint & Remodel References. Mark Reindel 214-321-5280

Painting · Remodeling

NAT-90143-1

interior desiGn

A LADY’S TOUCH WALLPAPERING

Texture, Paint & Repair. 27 yrs. exp. Free Est. Call Martha 972-712-2465; 972-832-3396

DESIGNER CONSULTATION 1 Hr. Session $95. Trained / Reg. ASID Designer Carl 214-288-3298

HAND CARVED STONE fireplaces, fine art, architectural stone & restoration. DavisCornell.com 214-693-1795

INTERIOR DESIGN / CONSULTING

Carolyn Contreras ASID

Licensed/Exp. 214-363-0747

KIM ARMSTRONG INTERIOR DESIGN www.interiorsbykim.com

Licensed/CID/ASID 214-500-0600

LILLI DESIGN Residential Design & Renovations

NCIDQ Cert. 10 yrs exp. www.Lilli-design.com

Katie Reynolds, RID 214-370-8221

KitcHen/BatH/ tile/Grout

A KITCHEN & BATH Remodeling Company. One Call Does It All! 972-742-3858

BATHTUB, COUNTERTOP & TILE

Resurfacing: Walls, Tub Surrounds, Showers. Glaze or Faux Stone finishes. Affordable Alternative to Replacement! 972-323-8375. PermaGlazeNorthDallas.com

FENN CONSTRUCTION Any Tile Anywhere. www.dallastileman.com 214-343-4645

HANDY DAN “The Handyman” Remodels Done Right. handy-dan.com 214-252-1628

STONE AGE COUNTER TOPS Granite, Marble, Tile, Kitchen/Bath Remodels. CJ-972-276-9943 cjrocksthehouse1@verizon.net

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

214-870-3939

www.amistadcsc.com

BRIAN GREAM

PAINTING & RENOVATIONS LLC

• Interior/Exterior • Drywall • Rotten Wood • Gutters All General Contracting Needs

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insulation/ radiant Barrier

LANDMARK ENERGY SOLUTIONS

214-395-9148. Radiant Barrier, Insulation. Free Quotes

SAVE UP TO 40% on your energy bills! Insulation, Radiant Barrier and Weatherization. Instant quotes at Millsquote.com 214-879-9881

Natural Stone & Quartz Silestone / Caesarstone 20 Years Experience 214 293 9323 bjones2517@gmail.com

GRANITE COUNTERTOPS

KITCHEN & BATH

PROFESSIONAL FABRICATION & INSTALLATION

214.358.8595

SOLIDSF COM

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• Tubs, Tiles or Sinks

• Cultured Marble

• Kitchen Countertops

214-631-8719

laWns, Gardens

$25 OFF - ALL ABOUT TREES, INC. Removals, Pruning. Certified Arborist. 972-697-3956

25% OFF TREE WORK IN JULY Roberts Tree Svc Insd.10 yrs exp. 214-808-8925

A BETTER TREE COMPANY • JUST TREES Complete tree services including Tree & Landscape Lighting! Call Mark 214-332-3444

A&B LANDSCAPING Full Lawn Care, Landscaping, Tree Trimming, Fireplaces & Stonework. Lic #0283917- Degreed Horticulturist 214-534-3816

ALL SPRINKLER SYSTEMS REPAIRED

Arthur Adams, B.S. Biology $55 hr. Serving Dallas 25 yrs. LI 3449. 214-660-4860

ALTON MARTIN LANDSCAPING Spectacular Curbside Appeal! Excellent refs. 214-760-0825

AYALA’S LANDSCAPING SERVICE

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HighlandParkCafeteria (1200 N.Buckner, 214.324.5000, highlandparkcafeteria.com) now offers online pre-order options for guests of the Dallas Arboretum’s 1 Concerts in the Garden series (8525 Garland, 214.515.6500, dallasarboretum.org). Concert-goers can choose from freshly made offerings including cookies, sandwiches, chips/guacamole, gourmet cheese trays, salads, hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, beverages and more when ordering at highlandparkcafeteria.com. All orders must be received by 2 p.m. prior to the concert. At the event, meals are ready for pick-up at the Highland Park Cafeteria van, always located next to the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn, as early as 6 p.m. when gates open. Additionally, the van is always stocked with menu items available for purchase on-site, such as made-to-order smoothies for $4.

Matt Tobin, East Dallas resident and owner of Vickery Park , hopes to open his latest concept, Goodfriend , later this month. Located next door to Good 2 Go Taco on Peavy, Goodfriend will bridge the gap between family-friendly restaurant and bar — it will even have high chairs. “My wife and I live in the area, and we kept saying that we wished there was a kid-friendly neighborhood place where we could have some food and drinks and not have to go to a Chili’s or Applebees,” Tobin says. So he’s opening one. Goodfriend’s menu will have 10 signature burgers, each paired with a draft beer, plus a reuben and other artisan sandwiches. The atmosphere will take a tip from Tobin’s good friends

pun intended — at The Old Monk and feature wood paneling, old church pews made into banquettes and other pieces made from reclaimed wood. Tobin hopes that Goodfriend and Chef Marc Cassel’s recently announced beach food restaurant next door, called Peavy Road, will start a chain reaction in the area. “I can’t name names, but I know of at least six to seven restaurateurs looking at the Casa Linda area right now,” Tobin says.

White Rock Yoga Center has opened in the Buckner-Northcliff shopping center, the same complex that houses Gold’s Gym, the Krav Maga studio, Green Spot and the White Rock Local Market. The center offers power yoga, prenatal and “Mommy and Me” classes.

The Richardson-based I talian restaurant Aboca’s Italian Grill 2 (10455 N. Central, 214.346.1700, abocas.com) has opened a second location at the northwest corner of Meadow and Central.

The new location features Italian fare. “Everything is made fresh here, from the sauces to the crepes,” co-general manager Chris Clark says. “People love our homemade desserts — chocolate cake, tiramisu, strawberry cake, even our cheesecake is made in-house with an Oreo crust.” Menu highlights include Chicken

Aboca, a pan-seared chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto, basil and provolone in a spinach cream sauce. Aboca’s is BYOB with a $1 glass fee.

L’Acqua Spa Lounge 3 (8060 Park, 214.365.8060, lacquaspa. com) recently opened at The Shops at Park Lane. The salon offers nail services for adults and children, as well as face and body waxing, facials, massages, sunless tanning and lash services.

It has been rumored that Primo’s founder and Hully & Mo coowner Eddie Cervantes has been scouting out shopping centers at Walnut Hill and Audelia for a possible new Tex-Mex concept. Chris Schwab at Atomic Pie (9660 Audelia, 214.553.5733, atomicpie.com) says, “Yes, Eddie has spent a lot of time between Atomic Pie and Offshores Nextdoor [9660 Audelia, 214.503.1012, offshoresnextdoor.com] recently, and he has expressed interest in the spaces near us and over by Highlands Café [9661 Audelia, 214.349.2233, highlandscafe.com].”

In other Walnut Hill-Audelia news, it seems everyone is searching for more clarity about what’s in store for the remaining retail stores at Lake Highlands Plaza (9661 Audelia) once the residential development begins in the next couple of months. As to what stays and what goes at the intersection’s southwest corner, Mark Dann of Highland Classic Homes (7475 Skillman, 972.679.9295, highlandclassichomes.com) says the 7-Eleven will stay, and “they will be leaving the bank building and looking for local banks ... leaving My Office , the vet clinic and the former florist space and, of course, the strip that holds Highland’s Café and T. Hee Everything else will be gone.”

Meg Robinson of property owner Willingham Property Co says: “Currently there are no specific plans for improvements to the Lake Highlands Plaza shopping center. The owners will consider options for the remaining retail area after the residential lot development has been completed.” David Farris of T. Hee Greetings & Gifts (9661 Audelia, 214.747.5800, t-heegifts. com) says he was told that the tall, pole sign at the center will be changed, but that those are the only plans for now. Kathy Stewart, co-owner of Highlands Café , says she would like to s ee a new façade, lower signage, more pedestrian-friendly spaces, lower and more updated lighting and more landscaping. Stewart says the center, built in the 1960s, hasn’t been updated since the ’80s. “Our commitment to this intersection dates back 10 years or more,” says Stewart and co-owner Anita Siegers, via email. “We began by ‘adopting the corner’ through volunteer work with the LHAIA. When given the opportunity to open a business at the intersection, we jumped in, and now own and

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So as Lake Highlands residents and business owners, we are disappointed Jerry Allen and the TIF Board did not require the developer and owner of Lake Highlands Plaza to make a commitment to update the buildings in the shopping center. The purpose of these TIF funds is to incentivize developers to redevelop our outdated properties. We fear we have missed the opportunity to incentivize this developer.”

three other builders, inlcuding NobilityHomes (972.359.1700, nobilityhomestexas.com) and New Leaf Construction 4 (9601 White Rock, 214.642.4621, dallasremodelingandrealty. com) and possibly another. According to Dann, the L-shaped, dual-cul de sac development will have controlled architecture with the majority of houses in brick or stone. “It will be traditional maybe some Craftsman or country French looks,” Dann says. The average square footage of the lots will fall somewhere around 9,000, while the expected average home price will be near $700,000. “Of course, these are averages,” Dann says. “Expect to see homes that are less and more than this in price and square footage.” —MEGHAN RINEY

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YOUCOULDN’TTAKE A SEAT;THEY WEREMISSING.

Pedro Tucker is a local carpenter. His company does cabinets, doors, home additions, renovations — you name it. Business has been steady lately despite the economic slowdown. He works hard, and appreciates the simple things in his life.

One of those things is loading up his grandchildren in his 1997 Chevrolet Suburban and heading off to the Barnes

The Crime: Burglary of a motor vehicle/auto accessory theft

Date: Monday, May 16

Time: Between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m.

Location: 10400 block of Robindale

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and Noble across from NorthPark Center. He and the grandchildren enjoy reading, checking out the books, and even munching on pieces of cake from the café.

The Suburban recently became a bit more difficult for his grandkids to ride in, however. The third-row seat was stolen while the car sat in the front of his Lake Highlands North home.

“I just came out in the morning to go to work and noticed they had broken into the car,” Tucker says. “They don’t make an after-market third-row seat for that car, so it’s a pretty hot item. I didn’t feel too bad because the TV and DVD players were still there, and the wheels were still there, too.”

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A few years back, he also had a trailer, tools and side-view car mirrors stolen.

To buy a new seat, prices range from $1,100 for a new one to $600-700 online for used, the irony being that many of those online may have been stolen, Tucker notes. He has had trouble locating a seat so far that matches the color of his other seats.

“It’s been a real inconvenience because that third-row seat made it easy to take all our grandkids around,” he says.

Dallas Police Sgt. Keitric Jones of the Northeast Patrol Division says typical burglaries like this occur at night, and the best way to prevent them is to park in a garage if possible or in a well-lit area, or install a car alarm. He says the department does investigate this type of stolen property.

“DPD has a unit designed to track businesses that buy or sell stolen property. This unit’s main responsibility is to have a good working relationship with the owners of these businesses. Therefore, if stolen goods are taken to one of their businesses, we will be contacted,” he says.

This type of crime has been slightly on the rise this year in the Northeast Patrol Division. From January to June this year, the department has investigated 25-30 burglaries of motor vehicles involving the theft of rear seats. For the same time in 2010, the department investigated only about 10. —SEAN CHAFFIN

BLOCK OF FAIR OAKS WHERE A 6-MONTH-OLD BLUE MASTIFF PUPPY NAMED YAK WAS STOLEN FROM AN APARTMENTCOMPLEX

The Victim: Pedro Tucker

Lakewood wannabes

Did you know there’s a rivalry going on between Lake Highlands and Lakewood?

If you didn’t, you are a lot like me. Probably most people in Lake Highlands don’t know about it, but it turns out some people in Lakewood feel they need to defend their turf from the likes of us.

The rivalry came to light in an online post on the Lakewood Advocate’s Back Talk blog. In response to the news of a possibility that Mi Cocina may open a restaurant in Lakewood replacing Matt’s Rancho Martinez, it emerged that many Lakewood residents don’t want to be anything like Lake Highlands. Apparently even the words “Mi Cocina” remind them too much of us, their northern neighbors.

Worse, they think of us as “wannabes”, aspiring to be either Lakewood or even the Park Cities.

Who knew?

It’s not my intention to fan the flames, but I can’t help wondering if anyone besides me finds the idea of a rivalry between Lakewood and us amusing. Is it a breach of etiquette to wear a Wildcat T-shirt while shopping at their Whole Foods?

Frankly, Lake Highlands residents aren’t compelled to compete because we understand that each neighborhood covers different needs. If there is one reason anyone would choose to live in Lake

Highlands over Lakewood, the answer is simple: Richardson ISD. Even so, this whole rivalry idea has got me thinking. As the developers continue to work out the best plan for the Town Center, part of the debate revolves around what it should be called — is it a “center” or a “district”? As long as everything including the name is in flux, I would like to put forth a recommendation I haven’t seen on the table yet — but it just might work.

At an open meeting between the developers, the TIF board and concerned citizens, Blaydes recently reminded the developers that original Town Center plans excluded any sort of vast parking space (like the eyesores currently evident at Walnut Hill and Audelia). Everyone knows if we follow the Lakewood model, we would see much less parking than that.

The current plan for the residences is that they will be upscale, aimed at a target population of young professionals. If you have been in Lake Highlands any length of time, you have heard that one before. Apartments have been built for this elusive species. Some of them have been converted to Section 8 housing.

Everyone has heard of young professionals (or, as they are now called, “DINKs”

I propose we call it “New Lakewood”. “Lakewood” is a concept that has never been tried outside of Lakewood, after all. It is very successful in Lakewood. We admit it — we love Lakewood. Is this a nobrainer or what?

Furthermore, if the developers go with the New Lakewood theme, a lot of the things we worry about will not happen. There could never be a big-box grocery store. All the storefronts would be one story high. Residences would not be seven stories tall. The clock tower (a feature former councilman Bill Blaydes cherishes) would be an excellent fit in New Lakewood.

Double Income No Kids) but sometimes I wonder if they only exist in the minds of developers. I think the last actual sighting of this group in high numbers was at a Big Foot safari back in 1989. If there is a new crop here in Dallas, probably most of them already live in Lakewood.

That’s why it would be smart to build these residences along the New Lakewood model. That means two stories high, so you won’t have too many units to fill. And if they are popular, so much the better. That will keep the prices at the upscale level you want to charge.

When you get right down to it, what we really want at the Town Center is Lakewood. We have been saying that all along, but it took us until now to find the right words. Lakewood is charming, successful, funky and cool.

I can’t wait for New Lakewood to open!

If there is one revason anyone would choosve to live in Lake Highlanvds over Lakewood, the answevr is simple: Richardson ISD.

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