2020 March Preston Hollow

THE PRESTON HOLLOW LIFESTYLE

WHEN IT COMES TO COLON CANCER DETECTION, 45 IS THE

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If you’re in your mid-40s and haven’t had your colon checked, it might be time. Screening guidelines have changed. The American Cancer Society’s guidelines for colon cancer screening now recommend that adults at average risk get screened starting at age 45 instead of 50. Getting screened is the first step in prevention. Talk to your doctor about which screening option is best for you. Methodist Dallas Medical Center providers o er personalized healthcare services for every stage of life and every state of health. Trust. Methodist.

The new John R. Ford Family GI Laboratory and Advanced Endoscopy is now open. For a physician referral, call 877-637-4297.

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who was nominated for a Fashion Group International Rising Star Award. She now has her own business with original paintings, prints, scarves, trays and a coffee table book.

CELEB CELEBRATION

n The NFL has been unveiling its NFL 100 All-Time Team, a roster of 100 players and 10 coaches named “The Greatest” in their positions. The Cowboys’ Roger Staubach was one of 10 quarterbacks selected to the NFL 100 All-Time Team.

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“Today” co-host Jenna Bush Hager, who attended Hockaday, is publishing a book called “Everything Beautiful in Its Time.” It’s the story of her grandparents and their wisdom. She also posted the cutest Insta of baby Hal.

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n “Bat Out of Hell” singer Meat Loaf claims he’s going through hell. The Thomas Je erson High School graduate, whose legal name is Michael Aday, is suing Dallas Hyatt Regency DFW and Texas Frightmare Weekend after he fell from a stage last year.

I’m freaking out that my art-turnedfashion is being recognized by such a legit group.

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Nick Boulle made it to the podium at the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Boulle, who is an Episcopal School of Dallas and Southern Methodist University grad, was a runner-up in the Le Mans Prototype 2. Said dad and jeweler Denis Boulle: “I am one proud dad!”

POST-TORNADO LOOTING PREVENTION TIPS

n The Oct. 20 tornado was a factor for Match Group chief executive Mandy Ginsberg leaving the company. She’s also dealing with a recent cancerrelated surgery. “Thankfully no one was killed, but the tornado hit my home, making it unlivable,” she wrote in a memo to employees. “This has definitely impacted my family.”

n Pipeline executive Kelcy Warren made headlines for having one of the happiest places to work among Fortune 100 companies. Energy Transfer scored No. 5 on the “happiness index,” according to UpSlide. Warren got a 97% CEO approval rating. His $29 million, 27,200-square-foot home in Preston Hollow features a hidden door in a walk-in closet that leads to a secret room filled with guitars.

MAJOR SHARISE HADNOT, North Central Division commander, and Mark Lutz, a police o cer assigned to the neighborhood unit for the West Patrol Bureau, say:

• If there’s a burglary, call 911 to report it so police can record the data and investigate. If you talk about it on Nextdoor or call the City Council without alerting the police, this will delay the police response. “I don’t know if you need help, if you don’t tell the Dallas Police Department,” Hadnot says.

• You can report a theft (property removed without a break-in) online at dallaspolice.net.

• Check crime patterns in your neighborhood at dallasareawatch.com.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care with a Personal Touch

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care with a Personal Touch

Two Dallas residents open a specialized Memory Care community in a neighborhood that feels like home

Two Dallas residents open a specialized Memory Care community in a neighborhood that feels like home

SSeveral years ago, as Brandon Meszaros walked his dog down a street near his Dallas home, he saw exactly what he had been seeking for years — a small, beautiful building on a quiet tree-lined street. It was perfect for the specialized Memory Care assisted living he and business partner David Krukiel wanted to bring to Dallas.

“Seniors with memory impairment and dementia are best cared for in a small, home-like setting where they are less likely to become disoriented, agitated or reclusive,” David says. “Residents who once struggled in a larger senior care facility often begin to thrive only weeks after transitioning to one of our Iris Memory Care communities.”

Memory Care historically has been an afterthought in much larger retirement communities, Brandon says, with residents often shunted off to “wings” of a multipurpose building. But as the number of Dallas residents with dementia grows, the number of specialized care communities is not growing to match the need. While most suburban areas of DFW have experienced tremendous growth in the Memory Care sector, Dallas has had no new development in the last decade. In fact, there are only two other purpose-built senior living communities in the entire City of Dallas which offer exclusively Memory Care. By comparison, in Collin County the number of Memory Care communities has grown from four to 13 in the last 10 years. Meanwhile, the 75+ population in the City of Dallas is 60% greater than that of Collin County. New seniorcare communities are being constructed regularly, Brandon says, but most of those in Dallas are the traditional model: large retirement buildings not specifically dedicated to the best in Memory Care.

David and Brandon have been involved in the senior-care business for more than 10 years. Not only are they proud to bring Iris Memory Care to Dallas, they are also happy to protect the small, single-story real estate that best serves the memory impaired. High density projects that continue with Dallas’ trend of building big and up can’t provide the personalized attention David and Brandon say they want to bring to their residents.

Iris Memory Care communities are meticulously crafted to suit the particular needs of Memory Care residents. All Iris Memory Care staff receive specialized training to create an environment that feels like home, including programs for residents to help them stay engaged and active.

The culture of Iris Memory Care is that of a small, family-run business because that’s exactly what it is. Owners David Krukiel and Brandon Meszaros are heavily involved in the day-to-day operations and are passionate about providing the best possible individualized care and environment for their residents. Advanced research shows that people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia thrive in a small, intimate environment. That’s why each Iris Memory Care community offers a home-like model that lends itself to every resident’s health, happiness, and freedom of movement.

The best way to see the specialized aspects offered by Iris Memory Care is to witness it firsthand. Iris Memory Care of Turtle Creek will be opening its doors to the community to showcase the recent renovation and educate area residents about why resources like this are so critical to the community. If you are interested in learning more, you are invited to attend the Grand Opening event on March 19, 2020, from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at 3611 Dickason Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219. There will be hors d’oeuvres catered by a local restaurant and tours will be provided. You can also learn more by visiting IrisTurtleCreek.com or by calling (214) 559-0140.

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Jennifer Gates, the daughter of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Ursuline grad Melinda French Gates, got engaged. Jennifer made the announcement on Instagram. The lucky guy? Nayel Nassar, an Egyptian equestrian. Here’s what mom Melinda Gates told the 23-year-old Stanford graduate on Insta: “So thrilled for you and @nayelnassar!”

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus donated baseball and softball equipment to Thomas Je erson High School.

Love the green but short on greenspace?

Today’s savvy 20-somethings solve that dilemma at North Haven Gardens, which makes indoor plant care the hot new thing. Filling apartments with succulents and low-maintenance plant collections in vintage containers is no passing fad; plant care provides physical and mental benefits in addition to beautifying one’s residence.

“Over the last couple of years, mid-century genera such as fiddle leaf fig, dragon tree and the elusive variegated monstera have seen a resurgence in popularity,” says Cynthia Koogler, owner of neighborhood Flower Child Plants and caretaker of North Haven Gardens’ ornamental beds.

“North Haven Gardens is the destination for the younger generation to become knowledgeable in plant design and care in small spaces,” Koogler says. “We propagate plants on-site and specialize in sourcing plants from exotic areas – ones not available at plant supercenters.”

At North Haven Gardens, enthusiasts can find unusual collectible varieties, attend classes such as Chic Home Plant Care, How Not to Kill Your Indoor Houseplant and “Swap and Sips” – opportunities for interested parties to trade cuttings and seeds with others.

Houseplants offer a healthy alternative to empty screen time, a sense of fulfillment and purpose, and an opportunity to network with like-minded aficionados.

Find faves and new friends at North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Road in Dallas or call 214-363-5316.

#BoysWithPlants: Aechmea bromeliad is perfect for a sunny room in any home.

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UP FRONT

Interview by LISA KRESL | Photography by FUJIKO STUDIOS

Alina Lisi Garciaméndez-Rowold is a former soccer player who scored major success on the pitch while figuring out how to achieve her goals off the field. A 2008 graduate of Ursuline Academy, she helped lead the team to four TAAPS Division I championships. At Stanford, she was named to the AllPac-12 first team and the NCAA College Cup All-Tournament Team. Garciaméndez joined the Mexican National Team in 2008. She was a starter for Mexico’s team at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2011 and the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament semifinals in 2012. Now a pediatric dental resident at Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas, she reflects on soccer’s role in her life.

What is your background?

I was born in Los Gatos, California. My family moved to Dallas when I was 3. I call Dallas my hometown. My parents were born in Mexico City. They moved to the States for postgraduate studies. I have German heritage from my mother’s side. Her mother was born in Germany, and her father was born in Mexico to a German father and Mexican mother.

When did you start playing soccer?

I was 4. My brothers and I played every sport we could sign up for. My father was my first coach. Our team was called the Dandelions.

What was it like growing up in Dallas?

I enjoyed growing up in Dallas, although we had to drive a lot. Dallas seemed to have everything I was interested in—professional sports, restaurants, amusement parks, large malls.

What are your memories of Ursuline?

The majority of my memories comes from playing soccer for Ursuline. Everyone who played on the team knows that tradition never graduates. Playing on the soccer team helped my development as a player and as a person. The Ursuline soccer family taught me punctuality, discipline, camaraderie and leadership.

Tell me about your family.

I have two brothers. My parents live in the same house I grew up in. My father works for PepsiCo in the cyber security sector.

What is your typical training schedule?

I like to stay active despite not having a team to train with. On a typical day, I wake up at 4:30 a.m. and head to the gym to lift weights for about an hour. I come home and walk my dog for 2.5 miles. I jump in the shower and head to the clinic. I can probably give thanks to our soccer schedule at Ursuline. We would have morning soccer practices before the sun would rise. We had to be there 15 minutes prior to the start of practice. Otherwise, we would be late. I lived 30 minutes from the practice field, so it was a very early morning wake-up call for me.

What accomplishments are you most proud of?

In soccer, I am proud of being a part of the Mexican National Team coached by Leonardo Cuellar. Women’s soccer in Mexico is accepted because of him and what he’s done for women in the sport. I am honored to be a small part of the legacy he left behind. In academics, I graduated from dental school in 2018 and won the Baylor Oral Health Foundation Centennial Award.

What is the most challenging thing you’ve overcome?

Accepting that my competitive soccer days have come to an end. I suffered a knee injury in 2016 while playing a pick-up soccer game. Accepting that the biggest chapter in your life has come to an end was difficult to come to terms with. I had put so much sweat, blood and tears into the sport, and in the blink of an eye, it is in the past.

What is the best advice you ever received?

“Every little thing counts.” That was from Ursuline varsity soccer coach Jamie Cantrell. Coach Cantrell believed that if you do the little things correctly, train every day and show up on time, you will be successful in the future.

Who is your greatest influence?

My mother. I am following in her footsteps as a pediatric dentist. As the quote says, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” She is a hard worker, compassionate and a dedicated businesswoman and mother. I admire that and strive to be like her every day.

What advice would you give to your younger self? Do something you love. It doesn’t become “work” if it is something you truly love.

How would you like to be remembered?

I would like to be remembered as a hard-working individual who puts others’ needs ahead of my own. I also hope I can inspire young girls to chase their dreams. My dream was to play soccer and participate in the Women’s World Cup while attending dental school. I want young girls to know it is possible to stay active while pushing yourself academically.

“I had put so much sweat, blood and tears into the sport, and in the blink of an eye, it is in the past.”

NO CRUST LEFT BEHIND

THIS TINY CAFÉ CELEBRATES ARTISANAL PIZZA WITH FLAVORS OF THE WORLD AND HOMEMADE SAUCES

THE CRUST ON THE PIZZA at Flattery Café is simply a must.

Owners Heather and Ali Haider traveled to Florence, Italy, to study the Neapolitan style, then adapted their recipes after research stints in Turkey, Southeast Asia and New York.

The kitchen boasts an Alfa oven — imported from Italy — that can bake a pizza in 90 seconds up to 600 degrees. The result is a tasty, paper-thin, slightly charred, crispy crust.

“We picked up the best things from everywhere,” Heather says. “Our menu

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reflects the flavors of the world. When people come in, they don’t know what to order. I enjoy talking customers into trying something out of their comfort zones.”

Sauces and oils are homemade. The New York pizza, with marinara, beef pastrami, Parmigiano, buffalo mozzarella, mushrooms and fresh basil, is the café’s best-seller. The Texan features marinara, seven-hour cooked brisket, jalapeño and onions.

“People love it because it’s super juicy and very meaty,” she says.

In addition to the New York, chef Ali’s

Story by LISA KRESL | Photography by KATHY TRAN

Chef Ali Haider prides himself on his pizzas’ paper-thin, crispy crust.

DID YOU KNOW?

Owners Heather and Ali Haider have a side business creating 3D, gravity-defying cakes.

favorite is the Genoa with pesto sauce, chicken Parmesan, buffalo mozzarella, olives and fresh basil. Their 3-year-old son, Nyle, and kid diners typically prefer the Naples. Feeling adventurous? Try the Beverly Hills, with smoked salmon and spinach. Beyond Pie is a vegetarian option.

The chef will prepare a cauliflower crust or double the cheese if you’d like. Pizza prices range from $12 to $17.

Unusually, the café also includes $9 gourmet hotdogs. Instead of buns, the dogs arrive in “boats” — Hawaiian rolls toasted in garlic butter. The Chicago Style and Chili Dog are best-sellers. Pasta dishes are new on the menu.

The most challenging part of the café is parking. Two reserved spaces are out front. Otherwise, use street parking or the garage across the street, near Target and DSW.

Chef Ali, a photographer and film director, shot all of the pictures on the restaurant’s walls. “How do you tell a good crust without tasting it?” reads one sign. “Not from the look, it’s not the smell, but the sound of the crusttttth.”

Casa Verona offers true Greek and Italian food with a full bar. Featuring brick oven pizzas, pastas and entrées made using fresh ingredients and house prepared sauces with recipes by our European chef! Pair your food with a glass of wine or with one of our delicious signature cocktails.

The Chicago Style is a best-selling hotdog.

VETERAN INSPIRATION

RYAN “BIRDMAN” PARROTT WINGED IT UNTIL HE FOUND HIS MISSION: TO REVOLUTIONIZE BURN CARE

RYAN “BIRDMAN” PARROTT IS FLYING HIGH. He’s founder, president and CEO of Sons of the Flag, an organization whose mission is to revolutionize burn care and quality of life for veterans, first responders and families. Parrott recently presented a $100,000 burn fellowship grant to UT Southwestern. Parrott lives near Boedeker with wife, Vlada, and sons Kaston and Maksim. The children are named after the couple’s grandfathers who served in the military.

What inspired you to go into the military?

I had a teacher in Detroit who was a Marine in Vietnam. He was so proud of the American flag, his country and his service. Both my grandfathers served in World War II. I always understood that our country was worth fighting for. My father

threatened me with military school because I was failing, but he told me that the one thing better than the Marines is the U.S. Navy SEALs. My teacher said, “You’re not even passing my class, and it’s an elective. How are you going to pass one of the toughest military programs ever?” The next day I found a Reader’s Digest magazine on my school desk, and it talked about the making of an American warrior. I read it, and I was hooked. After 9/11, I enlisted.

How did you get the nickname “Birdman”?

I’ve always been a nickname guy. In hockey when I was a kid, I was “PRP” or “Perp” because I was the fast guy on the ice. In the service, I was “Soup,” and my friend was “Sandwich.” In 2005 on our first deployment, our vehicle was struck by an IED. It blew the front of our Hummer off, lifted us up in the air and shrapnel exploded throughout the car. A fireball shot me straight out of the turret into the sky. I was the least injured. My face and hands were burned. I saw the devastation around me — my teammates lying on the ground. At the hospital someone said, “I heard you were flying. You’re the ‘Birdman.’” The name stuck.

Why did you start a nonprofit?

I was lost in life. “Who was Ryan Parrott after the service?” I was sitting with a group of veterans, and one guy was quiet. He had severe burns on his face and hands. I asked him, “What are they doing for you?” I felt like God was asking me to step up. I went home that night and studied. The next day I called him and said, “Man, I stayed up all night. I couldn’t find anything tangible to give you. If I were to start something on your behalf, would you join me?” And he said, “Brother, I’d be honored.” Seven years later, I feel like I’m doing more for our soldiers and for our Americans than I did in the service.

What were your next steps?

I traveled the country and talked to surgeons and nurses in different burn units to find out where the gaps were. I found out that nothing has changed

BETTER KNOW A NEIGHBOR

Ryan “Birdman” Parrott is CEO of Sons of the Flag and a Navy SEAL veteran.

Interview by LISA KRESL | Photography by DANNY FULGENCIO

since the Vietnam War. There’s not a lot of money going into it. It’s an expensive, lifelong injury without a lot of doctors. In 2012, we called ourselves the resource for burn survivors. Seven years later, we have answers. We have surgical teams in place. We are hiring doctors to become burn surgeons. We are revolutionizing burn care. We take care of everybody from veterans, first responders, civilians and children to adults.

What are the facts?

There are 300 burn surgeons nationwide, and you have about 480,000 people that get burned in the U.S. every year. There are not a lot of doctors going into this community. Sons of the Flag funds 25% of new burn surgeons in the U.S. How do we add to that? How do we inspire doctors?

What’s next?

We’re focusing on patients. Our program is called Mission Reconstruct Freedom. These wonderful doctors are on a team. Instead of the patient getting out of the hospital saying, “I’m done with surgery. I’ve had 30. I can’t take it anymore,” we’ve gathered the most elite doctors in the country to ask, “What do you want?”

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What is the best advice you’ve ever received?

My first platoon chief said, “Try everything.” I wondered why he said that, but I understand now. If you do it, you might find out that you love it. If you don’t try it, you’ll never even know. I try everything I can.

What advice would you give to your younger self?

Michael J. Fox said it best. He said, “Be a good person, and do the right thing.” My grandfathers instilled that in me, and my parents instill that in me. I wasn’t a horrible kid, but I would have started earlier in considering how to help people.

How do you relax?

I do extreme sports. They’re my meditation. When I’m standing on the edge of a cliff getting ready to jump off it or I’m jumping out of an airplane, I don’t focus on anything external. I love going to sleep. I love reading about history. I like hitting the gym and lifting weights.

How can people help?

Funding is key. See sonsoftheflag.org. Also, please share our information on social media — @sonsoftheflag. People are struggling right now.

This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.

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Meet our neighborhood’s up-and-coming female athletes

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SKYY OWENS / VOLLEYBALL

Hillcrest High School senior Skyy Owens has a volleyball secret weapon: She calls her dad before every game, and he centers her.

STATUS: Hillcrest High School senior in the International Baccalaureate program; plays for Hillcrest and Elite Performance Academy.

HOW LONG SHE’S BEEN PLAYING: Since she was 10.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Earned second-team all-district honors freshman and sophomore year; voted the all-district MVP her junior year; earned first-team all-district honors senior year; selected to the all-district academic team all four years; member of the four-year district championship team.

TRAINING: “On an easy day, we run a mile

and do cardio. On a hard day, it's 2 miles, and it's timed. We have to meet weight restrictions.”

PRIDE POINT: Making A’s and B’s in the IB program.

THE MOST CHALLENGING THING SHE’S OVERCOME: “Trying to keep myself balanced with schoolwork and my outside life.”

BEST ADVICE SHE’S EVER RECEIVED: Her dad told her, “Life is easy, people make it hard.”

HOPES AND DREAMS: She would like to be a defense attorney, nurse or therapist.

PRE-GAME RITUAL: “I call my dad to calm me and keep me humble.”

ON TEAMWORK: “I can't do it all by myself. People feed o of me, and I feed o them.”

WHAT HER DAD SAYS: "Skyy, these girls don't have nothing on you.” She says, “My dad is always there for me."

LEILAH SMITH / VOLLEYBALL

Six-foot-five Leilah Smith didn’t start playing volleyball until she was 12. She walked on the court and was immediately intimidated because the other girls were so skilled. She preferred the sport over basketball, but worried, “Why did I start so late in the game?” Smith was determined, and her hard work paid o . “I love volleyball more than any other sport,” she says.

STATUS: Hockaday senior; plays for Hockaday and Texas Advantage Volleyball, which is No. 1 in the country; committed to Stanford University.

POSITION: Middle blocker.

ACADEMIC PLANS: Wants to major in human biology and dermatology with a minor in accounting.

TRAINING: Last year, she practiced Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. She trained four or five hours a day, which included working out with trainers, weighing in, doing position work and scrimmaging. “This year is a little chill,” she says. Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. She works out with a trainer Tuesdays and Thursdays, emphasizing strength, endurance, flexibility, agility and cardio.

BALANCING SPORTS AND ACADEMICS: “Last year was especially di cult. I would do

my homework during free periods at school so I wouldn't have to worry about it after practice because, usually, I would get home after practice at about 11:30 p.m. If I had a test, I'd stay up a little late. I like to cut myself o and have a limit — nothing past about 12:30 a.m. so I can get a good night's sleep.”

THE BEST ADVICE SHE’S EVER RECEIVED: My parents tell me, “Don't give up. Even if you've hit an obstacle, never give up.”

THE MOST CHALLENGING THING SHE’S EVER OVERCOME: Ankle injuries. “Always the right ankle,” she says.

NUTRITIONAL ROUTINE: “No red meat, just chicken, not even fish. We have brown rice, fruits and vegetables. No junk food. No sodas. No sweets.”

ATHLETE SHE ADMIRES MOST: Beach volleyball player and Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings.

ALEXIS EKSTROM / GOLF

Sophomore Alexis Ekstrom strides through the halls of Hillcrest High School, hauling her golf clubs. A pink unicorn golf club cover belies her competitiveness.

STATUS: Sophomore in the International Baccalaureate program at Hillcrest High School.

STARTED PLAYING GOLF: Freshman year.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Qualified for regionals and made the all-

district academic team in 2018.

WHY SHE STARTED PLAYING: Dad, Doug Ekstrom, always played and inspired her.

TRAINING ROUTINE: In addition to practicing at school, she plays golf with her dad on a course and at the driving range on the weekends.

FAVORITE TOURNAMENT

MEMORY: Regionals. “It rained all day, and we were sopping wet, but it was really fun,” she says.

BEST ADVICE: “My dad told me to take my time instead of rushing into a swing. Take a breath, and take it slow and steady.”

ATHLETIC GOAL: To earn a scholarship.

PRE-TOURNAMENT

RITUAL: “I pray and ask God to help guide me.”

BALANCING SPORTS AND ACADEMICS: “Devote time to get your work done instead of procrastinating.”

HOW SHE RELAXES: “Hanging out with my family, whether we're playing board games or watching a movie.”

WHY SHE HAS A PINK

UNICORN GOLF COVER: “I saw it and begged my dad to get it for me. He finally caved, and I've had that since I started golfing.”

MOST COVETED EQUIPMENT: Pitching wedge.

EXTRA BONUS: One-onone time with her father on the course. “It’s our thing. It’s brought us closer together.”

MICHAELA COULTER / RUGBY

Of all of the girls coached by Mike Xuereb and Gabrielle “Gabi” Merani, Michaela Coulter is the team’s tiniest, but she’s all about the tackle.

STATUS: Ursuline Academy senior; plays for Dallas Bears Rugby.

TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: State runner-up in Rugby Texas’ Division II in 2018.

HOW SHE GOT RECRUITED: “Students who are now juniors in college came to our class meeting and said, ‘Hey, join rugby. It's really fun.’ I went to the meeting and fell in love with the sport. It’s very good for letting out anger.”

TRAINING TIME: Once a week in addition to video sessions.

WHY SHE LOVES RUGBY: “People say, ‘Wow, you’re so tiny. How do you do that?’ I’m more confident. I’m like, ‘Yeah, I tackle people.’”

MEMORABLE MOMENTS: Playing with pools of mud on the field. “Ya Ya (Yajunaida Torrealba, who has since graduated) tackled someone, and they both fell in a giant puddle of water. She was completely soaked for the rest of the game. It was glorious.”

FONDEST MEMORY: Playing against Celina during the championship. “It was fun playing a team that’s on the same level as you.”

FUTURE PLANS: Kansas State, studying art and architecture.

ADVICE: “Play it. Do it. Don't be scared. Don't be in your head. It seems hard, but once you do it, once you make that first tackle, it's really not that bad, and you'll only get better by practicing it.”

REECE BARBARA / RUGBY+CHEER

Reece Barbara is not your typical cheerleader. Once she’s o the sideline of the football field, you can find her blitzing with the best of them on the rugby pitch.

STATUS: Hillcrest High School senior; plays for Dallas Bears Rugby.

TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: State runnerup in Rugby Texas’ Division II in 2018.

WHY RUGBY: “I was a cheerleader for Cistercian and needed a change. It’s good for letting go of stress. It feels empowering. I feel powerful. I feel bold.”

OTHER SPORTS: Cheer.

WHY SHE LOVES RUGBY: “I did not know anything about this sport before I came. Two practices in, we were tackling people. I feel like a boss. Rugby is a hard sport. It’s down and dirty. If I can do that, I can do anything.”

MEMORABLE MOMENTS: Playing on turf in 100 degrees and scoring for the first time. “I didn't think I was going to be good at this sport, but it’s all mental. If you can push yourself through the game, you're going to get through it.”

ON TEAMWORK: “You can't look back to see who you're passing to. You have to listen for their voice and know whether to go left, right or spin.”

WHY SHE LOVES HER TEAM: “There's never a time when we're not laughing. We get serious when we need to be serious, but we also have fun.”

FUTURE PLANS: Studying business at Austin Community College.

LIFE ACCORDING TO DALLAS BEARS

COACH MIKE XUEREB: “Rugby has helped us learn many lessons, such as the importance of hard work, how to get back up when knocked down, learning to blaze new trails, creating a true team and overcoming preconceived notions.”

DESIGN

LIVING BEAUTIFULLY IN PRESTON HOLLOW

SPRING FORWARD

Local designers bring the bling with these seasonal trends

STORY BY LISA KRESL | PHOTO BY NATHAN SCHRODER

Shop for a cause: Dwell with Dignity’s Thrift Studio raises money for low-income families. The nonprofit partners with interior designers to provide furniture to those moving into permanent housing. The pop-up shop features vignettes and art from local designers and artists. All items can be purchased, and 100 percent of the proceeds benefit the organization’s mission. The event is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday from April 2 to May 2 at The International at Turtle Creek. Admission is free.

We asked local designers how to bring spring:

• Jody Clarke of Jodell Clarke Designs lives in Sparkman Club: “I am most excited about black, warm white and cream with gray, which is a much warmer color combination than just shades of gray,” she says. She also suggests clear glass and acrylic mixed with antique brass, polished nickel and black or copper for everything from furniture and cabinet hardware to lighting and drapery hardware. Plus: “Printed velvets are luscious.” Spring fling: Update with new pillows, window treatments, candles, pots of blooming flowers and succulents.

• Mia Brous, Kerri Goldfarb and Louise Marsh own the Madre Shop in Bluffview: “Fresh paint goes a long way.” For their Dwell with Dignity vignette, they chose pale blue (Constellation AF-540) accented with a soft blush (Beautiful in My Eyes 1170) and minty green (Veranda View 541).

• Morgan Farrow of Morgan Farrow Interiors (see her work on the opposite page) designs for clients in Preston Hollow: “Layer fresh flowers and potted plants throughout your home.”

• Mione Plant, 2019 Thrift Studio art chair, sells her silk scarves at Tootsies: “Fill your home with potted hyacinth bulbs and artwork bursting with colors.” Plant also suggests moving one piece of furniture to a new spot.

• Leslie Jenkins of Jenkins Interiors designs for clients in Preston Hollow: “Take everything off your bookshelves and restyle them with what you already have. It helps you think creatively while also feeling like you changed things up.”

MODEL A BEHAVIOR

HOW A MAN AND HIS 1929 CLASSIC CAR FORDED THE PHASES OF LIFE TOGETHER

WHEN MIKE EIPPER downsized to a townhome after living in a house near Forest and Midway for 28 years, he had to figure out where to keep his baby: a 1929 dawn gray Model A Ford standard coupe.

Eipper has had the car since February 1967, when he was 16 and living in Long Beach, California. He and his dad found it in a San Pedro, California, upholstery shop. They towed it home with a chain.

“It ran OK, but it always needed something,” he says. “When I was dating, I had to make sure the girls knew what they were getting into with the car.”

The head gasket blew on several dates, and the girls had to wait while he took out a few sparkplugs so he could drive home on two cylinders instead of four.

At 18, Eipper landed a job as a Santa Claus in a strip mall and drove his Model A to work wearing a Santa suit. “Sometimes, I was afraid I wouldn’t get to work because of all the people who stopped traffic to point.”

When Eipper and his wife moved to Dallas in 1982, the Model A was in the process of being restored and was disassembled. The parts made the trip in a moving van, shipped as household goods.

By chance, the UCLA graduate moved next door to a

guy who was in the Dallas Model A Ford Club. The two neighbors worked for a couple of years to put it back together. The goal was to restore it by the time Eipper’s son was born.

“It was an intense couple of weeks, and we mostly made it,” he says.

Over the years, Eipper placed his only son in the car’s rumble seat and photographed him as he aged. When he drives it, he enjoys the honks, smiles and waves. Dads with kids in the car slam on the brakes so everyone can look at the sight.

Before his son bought a house, Eipper pushed for a three-car garage, but it didn’t happen.

Now that he’s a retired manufacturing rep and grandfather, the car doesn’t get out much. But he already has plans to photograph his grandkids in the rumble seat as they grow up.

“A lot of guys have kept their high school cars,” Eipper says. “But this one has been part of the family for a very long time.”

For information about the Dallas Model A Ford Club, go to dmafc.com.

Mike Eipper bought this 1929 Model A standard coupe in California in 1967. “This one has been part of the family for a very long time,” he says.

Story by LISA KRESL | Photography by DANNY FULGENCIO

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A rose by any other name would not smell as sweet as all of the varieties at North Haven Gardens’ annual Rose Weekend. A tradition since 1951, Rose Weekend this year opens Saturday, March 7, at 8 a.m. Plan your garden now; see more than 200 varieties on display and available for purchase. 7700 Northaven Road. nhg.com.

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