2011 November Preston Hollow

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When Apple’s Steve Jobs died last month, the accolades predictably poured in. Jobs was called “visionary,” “brilliant” and a “genius” by those who knew him as well as those who did not. His impact on our lives was debated and discussed, with the general consensus that without Jobs, our lives would be somewhat less than they are today.

Jobs was hailed as someone who truly made a difference in others’ lives, and in his case, he made a difference in so many peoples’ lives that it seemed to validate the idea that his was a life well-lived.

In a way, his life has become a kind of ideal, a measuring stick for the rest of us slogging along life’s pothole-filled highway.

In this same context, our youngest son has been completing college entrance applications, most of which require applicants to answer an essay question or two or three to demonstrate why he should be admitted to the school. What’s unspoken is that our son’s essay, test scores and recommendations will be measured and judged against all comers; some will win the golden key, many more will walk away with something other than what they wanted.

One of the essays our son wrote talked about his interest in “making his mark” in the world, his desire to become wellknown and well-respected for accomplishing something with his life.

As I read his comments, and as I thought about Jobs’ life, I was struck with a deceptively simple thought: How much of a positive impact do we need to have on others so that we are judged to have “made our mark” and lived a worthwhile life?

Clearly, Jobs was a once-in-a-generation talent. His zeal for perfection and his sense of design made him and his products household names throughout the world. Meanwhile, our son is just getting started in the life-building business. He has desire, tools and personality, but what are the odds that when all is said and done, he or any of the rest of us, for that matter — will be judged equal to or greater than Steve Jobs? More to the point, how close do we have to come to that ideal — assuming Jobs and his life are ideals — to be judged “successful” when the final bell is rung?

At this point in his life, our son isn’t burdened much by comparisons or equivocations. His life is in front of him, and he has no reason to worry about limitations or road blocks or measuring up to anyone else.

In a way, Steve Jobs’ life has become a kind of measuring stick for the rest of us slogging along life’s pothole-filled highway.

The hyper-involved senior citizens we’ve written about in this month’s magazine are at the other end of that life scale — they’ve lived a good portion of their lives, and they’re still active, still involved and still impacting others. Collectively, they’re volunteering at a clip that belies their age and puts many of us to shame.

But there’s still that question nagging at me.

Do they, or do we, need to measure up to Jobs to be deemed “successful” when all is said and done?

It’s an interesting point to consider, when we run out of other things to worry about: In life, how much is enough?

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Fostering a better future

The first time Michelle Armour ever met a foster child, it was a dead one. “I did CPR on her. Right as the ambulance pulled up, she took her last breath. It was the worst day of my life.” On June 22, 2008, a speeding driver hit a curb, flew through the air and tore off the top of another car holding three girls (ages 10, 7 and 5) and their foster parents. They all died. Armour happened to be driving on the same road that day in Plano and tried to save the youngest of the girls who landed near her car. In the months following the accident, Armour testified in court against the other driver and learned more about the girls’ lives. They were with their sixth foster family in as many years. “I thought I was in the wrong place at the wrong time, but it turns out I was in the right place at the right time,” Armour says. “I think God put me there to see it and do something about it. It opened up my eyes to foster children.” Earlier this year, the Preston Hollow resident and former Hockaday teacher founded her own nonprofit, Foster Kids Charity, which raises awareness and creates care packages for both local agencies and Child Protective Services resource rooms. “When they come in and take the kids, they give them a trash bag and say, ‘You have 15 minutes to grab your stuff.’ They might grab their pajamas, some shoes, maybe a toothbrush and a toy. We come in to fill the crack.” Foster Kids Charity accepts only new items. “These kids are abused, or most of them are abused, and we don’t want to give them abused stuff. They need to use this stuff for a long time.” Armour moved to America from Israel 10 years ago, having served in the Israeli Army. English is her second language, so learning how to establish a 501c3 proved challenging. “I stayed up until 2 a.m. reading about how to do all this stuff. Thank God for the internet.” But after witnessing the horrific accident three years ago, she knew she had to do something. “I couldn’t save them, but I feel I can put a smile on other children’s faces.”

—Emily Toman

Foster Kids Charity hosts a beneFit at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at The Hall of State, 3939 Grand. The event includes live music, magician Eric Anderson and President Barack Obama impersonator Reggie Brown. Tickets are $85. To learn more or donate to the organization, visit fosterkidscharity.org.

Patricia Clay-Jolley, president of Newborns in Need, meets weekly with other knitters to make blankets and clothes for babies at Parkland.

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knitting for a cause

The buzz of conversation is steady, much like the hum of the electric yarn baller near the register. It’s Wednesday night at Holley’s Yarn Shoppe, and knitters of all skill levels have flocked to the store at Forest and Inwood for the weekly open knitting session. In the far corner, a quiet bunch stitches baby hats, shoes and receiving blankets for Newborns in Need, a nonprofit that helps sick or disadvantaged infants. Among these compassionate knitters is Patricia Clay-Jolley, who founded the Dallas chapter 11 years ago. The group delivers about 2,000 items each month

to Parkland hospital, where the need is the greatest, and that supply lasts just a couple of weeks. “It’s for the working poor of Dallas — people who have absolutely nothing for their babies,” Clay-Jolley says. Members meet monthly at Webb Chapel Church of Christ to box up the items and drop them at the hospital. Longtime knitter and Newborns in Need member Dotty Darrin recalls an instance of gratitude from a woman who recognized them. “She said, ‘You have no idea how much that meant to the parents to have someone that cares.’ ”

—Laura Chuckray

To learn more about Newborns in Need, visit newbornsinneed.org. To get involved, stop by the weekly Knitting Night at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Holley’s Yarn Shoppe, 5211 Forest, Suite 115.

Holiday Reminders

“It’s for the working poor of Dallas — people who have absolutely nothing for their babies.”

what gives?

Small ways that you can make a big difference for nonprofits

Eat a cupcake

Sprinkles Cupcakes has teamed up with The Family Place for a weeklong fundraiser benefiting the Be Project, a program geared toward children and adults to prevent bullying in all its forms. Just ask for the dark chocolate cupcake with the lavender dot on top, and 100 percent of proceeds will benefit the project and promote healthy relationships among youth. Sprinkles is at 4020 Villanova in the Plaza at Preston Center. For more details, call 214.369.0004 or visit sprinkles.com.

Say ‘yes’ to this event

The Legacy Senior Communities Women’s Auxiliary hosts a fundraising luncheon dubbed “The Yes! Event” Nov. 10 at the Westin Galleria, 13340 Dallas Parkway. The guest speaker is Laurie Ann Goldman, CEO of SPANX Inc., who will share her success story. Tickets to the event are $150 each, and proceeds benefit the Legacy at Preston Hollow Dallas Home for Jewish Aged, a nonprofit, faith-based senior living center. Each guest receives at $50 gift certificate from SPANX. The event also includes a raffle. The auxiliary aims to support healthcare and other quality-of-life issues for local senior citizens. For more information, visit theyesevent.com.

Go shopping

Nexus Recovery Center hosts its Holiday Bazaar 2-6 p.m. Nov. 9 at a Preston Hollow home. Sales benefit Nexus, which is a female-only substance abuse treatment center in East Dallas. It’s the only facility in Texas that allows women to be admitted with their children. The center also serves adolescents ages 13-17. Tickets to the bazaar are $50. To RSVP to the event, contact Lori Smith at 214.403.6177 or lorismith@gmail.com. To learn more about Nexus, visit nexusrecovery.org.

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Out & About

November 2011

Nov. 25

NorthPark parade

NorthPark Center kicks off “A Season of Giving”

Nov. 25 at 10:30 a.m. with a parade featuring Santa, the Salvation Army band, toy soldiers and characters from “The Nutcracker.” The 190-member Dallas Symphony Chorus, vocal ensemble of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, will put on a free performance later at 4 p.m.

8687 N. Central, 214.363.7441, northparkcenter.com, free

THROUGH NOV. 4

Temple Emanu-El book fair

The Temple Emanu-El Early Childhood Education Center hosts a Scholastic book fair in Pollman Hall, featuring all different genres. Sales benefit the school.

8500 Hillcrest, 214.706.0000, tedallas.org/ececbookfair, free

THROUGH NOV. 19

Earthly Patterns: Sculpture

Norwood Flynn Gallery hosts an exhibit featuring sculptures by Julie McNair, an artist based in Telluride, Colo. Her playful work explores man’s relationship with nature.

3318 Shorecrest, 214.351.3318, norwoodflynngallery.com, free

NOV. 1

JCC Senior Expo

Town Village North Dallas and Waldman

Bros. present the 10th annual JCC Senior Expo 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. The event features more than 50 exhibitor booths, shopping, music and bingo, and will provide insight and instruction on senior living.

7900 Northaven, jccdallas.org, free

NOV. 3

NDECPTA program

The North Dallas Early Childhood PTA hosts a program at 10:30 a.m. at Cochran Chapel United Methodist Church. Child and family therapist Toni Borowczak will help shed light on why children misbehave. 9027 Midway, ndecpta.com, free

NOV. 6-JAN. 15

Ten Works Ten Years

The Meadows Museum hosts an exhibit to mark the museum’s 10th anniversary. The show features a collection of work displayed over the past deacde, including 19th century landscape artists and Spanish sculptors. 5900 Bishop, 214.768.2516, smu.edu/meadowsmuseum, $4-$8

Nov. 12-Dec. 31

Small Works holiday show

Norwood Flynn Gallery opens its holiday show Nov. 12 with a 6-8 p.m. artists’ reception. Artists from the gallery will showcase smaller pieces ideal for holiday gifting.

3318 Shorecrest, 214.351.3318

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GLASSHOUSE

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DUTCH ART GALLERY

Our gallery carries traditional art, original oil paintings, limited edition prints, decorative arts, sculptures, home decor, ready-made frames and custom framing. 10233 E. NW Hwy. #420 @ Ferndale 214.348.7350 dutchartusa.com

NORTH DALLAS ANTIQUE MALL

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

ONCE UPON A CHILD

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POLLY DUPONT

Honoring Thanksgiving and Fall Icons, Spode’s newest collection – Harvest – is ideal to enhance your table for the Fall Holidays and beyond. 7989 Belt Line Rd., Suite 154 972.991.3689 pollydupont.com

GOD & GODDESS JEWELS

Find the most exquisite crystal and rhinestone beaded braclets. A perfect gift for you, your family and friends. myggjewels.com

BEADS OF SPLENDOR

You choose ... chain, drop, charm & we’ll assemble – the perfect gift from $25. 1900 Abrams Pkwy @ LaVista (LW Shopping Center) 214.824.2777 beadsofsplendor.com

THE FINER TOUCH

Keep your eye on this Jane Iredale special Longest Lash Mascara, Dot the I makeup repair and Eyeshadow, set price $50.50. 399 W. Campbell Rd. Ste. 412, Medical Plaza II Richardson 972.388.1555 thefinertouch.com

PAINTING WITH A TWIST

Express your inner artist! Instructors lead attendees in creating featured art. Bring nothing more than your imagination, wine or beverage. Perfect for Private Parties as well. 5202 Lovers Lane 214.350.9911 paintingwithatwist.com

WACKYM’S KITCHEN

Wackym’s Kitchen bakes delicious cookies and treats from original recipes using fresh, natural ingredients like real butter and cane sugar. Perfect for holiday gifting. To order or find a retail location, visit wackymskitchen.com

THE goods

HD’S CLOTHING

Autumn has given a warm welcome to knits. They are cozy, chunky, even oversized, but definitely a hot item changing the way women view sweaters. 3014/18 Greenville Ave. 214.821.8900 fb Hdsclothing mens womens

LOVETENNIS

LoveTennis has everything tennis and more... hottest tennis apparel, cool weather jackets and pants and creative gifts. Like us on Facebook. lovetennisdallas.com

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CAKE CAROUSEL

Reserve your party cake today! We have cakes for every occasion. Classes, cake decorating, supplies and custom designed cakes. N. Central Expwy. Ste. 501 @Arapaho 972.690.4628 cakecarousel.com

Nov. 12

Susan Werner in concert

Singer-songwriter Susan Werner performs at Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse inside Northpark Presbyterian Church. Ellen Cherry opens the show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online only. 9555 N. Central, 214.363.0044, unclecalvins.org, $18-$20

NOV. 12

Devonshire Neighborhood Association chili cook-off

The 2-5 p.m. event at Westminster Presbyterian Church is open to all Devonshire residents, not only DNA members. There will be a bounce house for children and ample chili for all. Proceeds from the $10 tasting fees benefit off-duty police patrols. 8200 Devonshire, devonshireneighborhood.com, free

NOV. 13

Buddy Valastro book signing Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Park presents Buddy Valastro Nov. 13 at 1:30 p.m. The celebrity baker will be signing copies of his new cookbook, “Baking with the Cake Boss: 100 of Buddy’s Best Recipes and Decorating Secrets.”

7700 W. Northwest Hwy. Ste. 300, bn.com, 214.739.1124, free

NOV. 20

ADVOCATE ORNAMENT

The Advocate Foundation’s limited-edition, numbered, and individually hand-painted ornament makes the perfect gift for the new home owner or Dallas transplant. 214.292.0486 foundation.advocatemag.com

SCARDELLO ARTISAN CHEESE

Enjoy a scrumptious Beehive Cheese Gift Box with three 1/4lb Beehive cheeses, Beehive Rusks available exclusively at Scardello, and a small honey for $55. Quantities limited. 214.219.1300 3511 Oak Lawn Ave scardellocheese.com

Fired Up 5k

Walkers and advanced runners alike are invited to participate in the Fired Up 5k race at the Town North Family YMCA 7-10 a.m. 4332 Northaven, 214.357.8431, townnorthymca.org, $25-$40

Sweet shops

Lookscan be deceiving at Yummy Donuts, the Lovers Lane shop that stands out for its “dessert doughnuts” topped with icing, candy, cookies and other sweets. But Byong and Rena Kim make their treats with no trans fat or extra sugar, so the doughnuts are light and fluffy, not heavy and waxy. With flavors like lemon drop, rainbow pebbles, peanut butter cup, and cookies and cream, the shop has been quite a hit with our neighborhood during its four years in business. “Our concept is for families and kids,” Rena Kim says. “So, we get a lot of parents and kids in here.” But running a shop this specialized is not easy. The Kims arrive at 1:30 each morning to start making doughnuts and open by 6 a.m. It takes much longer than the typical doughnut shops because of all the fancy fillings and toppings. Yummy Donuts also carries traditional fare such as glazed, éclairs, twists, pigs in a blanket and breakfast sandwiches. Be sure to stop by on the weekends — that’s when the shop rolls out its most creative concoctions, including the Lolly-dot, a cake doughnut on a stick, and Yummy Fries, doughnuts shaped and served like fries. For November only, don’t miss out on the pumpkin cake doughnut.

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1 Crème de la Cookie

This indulgent bakery has some of the best cake balls and whoopie pies in town. For the holidays, try the ginger cake ball or the pumpkin cupcake. 6025 royal 214.363.4766 cremedelacookie.com

2 Nothing Bundt Cakes

There’s something about that personalsized cake with a hole in it that brightens the day. Go for the pumpkin spice this season.

10720 preston 214.691.2253 nothingbundtcakes.com

3 Stein’s Bakery

Don’t forget about this gem nestled in the shopping center at the northwest corner of Preston and LBJ. It’s touted as Dallas’ oldest bakery, and known for its cakes, breads, cookies, Danishes and pies.

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Don’t sweat the holidays

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The holiday wine season causes tremendous panic in people — even those who are familiar with wine — about what to serve. The rest of the year, it’s buy a bottle wine at the grocery store and don’t worry about it. During November and December, everyone is afraid that if the wine isn’t right, Thanksgiving or Christmas or whatever will be ruined.

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This is silly. Wine is there to complement the holiday, not to star in it. Choose wines that you’re comfortable with, and don’t worry especially about food pairings or impressing others with your selections. Do you like the wine? Will it make dinner more enjoyable? Then that’s the wine to buy.

This month’s suggestions follow that approach, and are more guidelines than specific recommendations:

month’s suggestions more guidelines than specific

• Texas wine: The 2010 vintage is probably the best in the history of the state, and there are quality wines at every price. The McPherson roussanne ($12), a white from west Texas, is fresh and clean with lemon and lime flavors. Messina Hof’s cabernet franc ($22) is a red wine that is deep and rich, perfect for red meat.

history the there quality price. roussanne west Texas, is fresh and with and lime Hof’s cab($22) rich, perfect for red meat.

• Sparkling wine: more detail bubbly; it’s enough to that there has been tremendous growth in the quality and of cheap sparkling over the last couple of years. from places as odd as Australia

• Sparkling wine: Next month’s column will go into more detail about bubbly; it’s enough to know now that there has been tremendous growth in the quality and quantity of cheap sparkling over the last couple of years. It comes from places as odd as Australia (Emeri, $12) or as well-known as Italy (the various proseccos and astis, like Lamberti, $14). And sparkling wine is not just for celebrations. Much of it pairs with food — use it at brunch or to spi up a midweek dinner.

• “Anything but” wines: That is, anything but cabernet sauvignon or chardonnay. The world wine glut has lowered prices everywhere, making it easier than ever to try something di erent. La Clotiere ($9) is a red wine from the Loire region of France that is light and easy to drink; it practically shouts turkey. Bonny Doon’s Ca’ Del Solo albariño ($18) is a California white made with a Spanish grape that is perfect for seafood.

—Jeff Siegel

JEFF SIEGEL’S WEEKLY WINE REVIEWS appear every Wednesday on prestonhollow.advocatemag.com

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Ask the wine guy

Are there rules for pairing with turkey?

More or less, and they usually rev o l ve aroun d pinot noir — a l i gh ter re d t h at comp l ements t h e l i gh ter f lavor o f turkey and doesn’t g et in the w ay o f the rest o f Thanks g ivin g dinner. But any l i gh ter re d wine wi ll d o th e same t h in g, as wi ll most w h ites th at aren’t too creamy or too citrus y

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Thanksgiving leftovers

The world does not need yet another recipe for the holidays, some other way to reinvent something we like the way it is. What we need to do is to figure out a way to use what we didn’t eat at Thanksgiving. So consider these leftover suggestions:

Why not? Buy a prepared pizza crust and top it with leftover turkey, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms and any cheese in the house. You don’t even need to add sauce.

The simple way is to buy two frozen pie shells, add a can of cream of mushroom soup, leftover turkey and whatever other vegetables are in the refrigerator, and bake for 40 minutes in a 400-degree oven. Less simple, but not difficult, is Jacques Pepin’s chicken pot pie (substituting turkey, of course)

in “Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home.”

You can do a home version of what restaurants charge $10 (or more) for with nothing more than bottled salad dressing, lettuce, cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots and leftover turkey. The adventurous can add a hard-boiled egg. Get a serving platter and arrange the lettuce to cover. Add the turkey and vegetables and arrange in any design you want. Pass the salad dressing.

(from the September 2011 Advocate) The whole thing can be done in minutes.

Extraordinary neighbors who, even in their golden years, are making the world a better place

Story by Emily Toman

Benjamin Hager

Albert Einstein once said, “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” A few Preston Hollow residents embody that truth as they reach their golden years. At age 70 and older, their heartrending experiences have compelled them to make every moment count toward noble causes, both here in Dallas and abroad.

Photos by Can Türkyilmaz and

Rosalie Schiff

OPPOSITEPAGE/A portrait of a young William Schiff hangs on the wall above Rosalie Schiff's bed. The couple survived the Holocaust and spent their lives speaking out against hate.

Free of hate

William and Rosalie Schiff were married in a dank, overcrowded ghetto once part of their hometown of Krakow, Poland. It was hardly a joyous occasion since neither of them knew if they’d live to see another day.

“I didn’t have time to think,” Rosalie says. “I just said ‘I do.’ We were happy because we loved each other. That’s all.”

She was 19. A few weeks earlier, she had helplessly watched as her mother and siblings were dragged off to their deaths.

“They took my mother, my brother

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and my sister, and left me by myself. I wanted to go with them, but they pushed me into the corner. I just sat there crying. I’ll never forget that.”

She never saw them again. More than 70 years later, the wounds of the Holocaust run deep for Rosalie, now 88. She and her husband wrote a book about their experience in 2007, titled “William and Rosalie: A Holocaust Testimony.” William died in December 2010.

For 23 years, Rosalie volunteered with the Dallas Holocaust Museum, sharing her story with churches, schools and other local groups. The longtime Preston Hollow resident recently moved into an independent living community in Plano.

“I have dedicated my life to teaching people not to hate,” she says.

Despite hundreds of public speaking engagements, she still struggles to explain the horrors she endured.

“One day, I was looking out the window,” she says with her thick Polish accent. She pauses as tears well up in her eyes. She clasps her hands and hangs her head. “It’s still difficult to talk about. I was looking out the window, and I saw long lines of people. They were sending thousands of people to their deaths those who couldn’t work — women, old people, little children just like them,” she says, pointing to her two great-

“I have dedicated my life to teaching people not to hate.”

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grandchildren frolicking around the living room.

It wasn’t long before Rosalie found herself standing in that same line.

“I was standing in the line, and a man came over and said, ‘You’re too pretty to be in this line.’ He gave me a stamp to leave.”

That man was Oskar Schindler, the German responsible for saving more than 1,000 Jewish people during the Holocaust.

“If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be sitting here.”

William and Rosalie were later transported to the Plaszow labor camp run by the infamous SS commander Amon Goeth — the principal villain in “Schindler’s List” — responsible for killing 2 million Jews. He put William to work in the factory while Rosalie was on “heaven patrol,” cleaning up dead bodies.

Then, the couple was separated. Rosalie headed to another work camp while William ended up at Auschwitz, the Nazis’ largest concentration camp.

“We were separated for three years,” Rosalie says. “I didn’t even know what Auschwitz was. We were locked up like dogs.”

The Russians freed Rosalie from her camp, but by that time, she was gravely ill, coughing up blood. She had no fam-

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ily or friends. Her hometown was now in shambles. She roamed the streets, looking for food in trash cans. Finally, a college professor allowed her to spend the night in his apartment.

“It was not easy after the war,” she says. “I had nightmares. I was very upset.”

Then, one day, a stranger on the street told her that her husband was coming home.

“I fainted,” Rosalie says. “He came back. I saw him walking up from the third-floor window, and I wanted to jump out.”

The two eventually made their way to U.S., where they built a new life and generations of Schiffs.

“Her story has always been a part of my life,” says Rosalie’s granddaughter, Jennifer Mayes. “When you think about how much they lost, they still get to see the generations of their family live on.”

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Humanitarians of hope

When David and Margie Vanderpool first arrived at the Karlovka Rehabilitation Center for Children about six years ago, the situation was dire.

“It was heartbreaking,” David says. “It was dark and cold. The children were expressionless. They didn’t have enough to eat. They didn’t have jackets. It gets bitterly cold in the wintertime.”

Today, the kids are healthier and happier thanks to the Vanderpools and their team of volunteers, who have been traveling to the Ukraine each year to deliver supplies, set up recovery programs and minister to the children.

“They can sense the fact that someone

cares about them. It’s so rewarding to see things like that happen.”

The government-run orphanage is home to the country’s “throw-away” children, ages 8-16, who are picked up off the streets already addicted to drugs and alcohol. They are forced to leave the home at age 16, and only about 20 percent become successful members of society. The rest end up homeless or dead, David says.

The Vanderpools have developed a twopronged mission. It began when David, a surgeon at Baylor Medical Center, decided to make use of outdated medical equipment by taking it to rundown hospitals in the Ukraine.

“It’s still as useful as it was then. A tre-

mendous amount of that gets destroyed or packed away. The hospitals in the Ukraine are more outdated than the old Parkland Hospital when it opened in 1952. They’re that far behind.”

Their fetal monitor was a primitive wooden cylinder with a flared end placed on the mother’s abdomen while the doctor listened to the heartbeat on the other end. The tool resembles the original stethoscope designed in 1816, David says.

While delivering the first batch of supplies, David and Margie visited the Karlovka orphanage and realized they had to help there, too.

David says he has dabbled in some humanitarian aid over the years, but his work in the Ukraine has become a lasting mission. He and his wife Margie have lived in Preston Hollow for 48 years. Margie was among the first residents in 1937 before the area was annexed to the city of Dallas in 1940.

It’s true what the history books say — there was one man policing the entire town. And that’s all it needed, says Margie, who was just a kid at the time.

“We had one police officer, Leroy Trice.

He knew all the kids. I don’t recall any fire trucks; I don’t recall any fires. There weren’t a whole lot of people out here. When the war was going on, I remember we’d all run down to the corner to wave at the troops as they were leaving.”

When she married David, the two moved away for a couple of years while he was in the Air Force, stationed in Amarillo from 19611963. David is still an active pilot and often flies his Beachcraft Bonanza to the family’s vacation home in Angel Fire, N.M., and to visit their son in Nashville.

The Vanderpools continue to travel to the Ukraine once a year and have become fixtures in the communities there. Recently, they helped set up transitional housing for the children who leave the orphanage, offering vocational training and increasing their chances of living a successful life on the outside. They work with Eastern European Ministries and are part of a nonprofit, Programs for Humanitarian Aid, that helps provide a strong support system of Ukrainian locals who lead regular church services and teach life skills.

The Vanderpools also helped mobilize volunteers at Skillman Church of Christ in Lake-

wood, teaching Vacation Bible School at the orphanage and putting together gift boxes to ship at Christmas. This year, they’re supporting a second facility in Gorlovka, Ukraine, which houses teenage mothers and their babies.

David is still shipping medical supplies and even helped recruit other staff at Baylor to go and teach the doctors and nurses how to use their new equipment.

“My philosophy is that I could go over there for a week and help 20 or 25 people, and after I left, there would be no change. But if we can improve the quality of care by updating the equipment and skills, we can help thousands.”

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A cause of Olympic proportions

Just a few months after taking his first daughter home from the hospital, Jim Albright knew something was wrong.

“Some of our neighbors and friends noticed that she wasn’t developing like a normal child,” says Albright, 78.

He took her to the doctor Aug. 1, 1966 — he remembers the exact date because it was the same day that Charles Whitman opened fire from the clock tower at the University of Texas, Albright’s alma mater, killing 16 people.

By 11 that night, his daughter’s test results were in. Doctors confirmed that Kate had infantile spasms, a neurological disorder characterized by small seizures and developmental delays. She needed medication immediately and barely made it through the night.

“The experience was one of despair, frustration, not knowing exactly what the long-term would hold,” Albright says. “You go through shock.

“My Christian instinct told me to drop to the floor. I got on my knees and asked the Lord to allow me to keep her and raise her in the nurture and admonition of himself. He allowed us to keep her.”

Kate attended a special school Downtown before transferring to Marsh Middle

School and graduating from W.T. White. Today, she’s 45 and lives with her parents in Northaven Park. She works on the assembly line at BeautiControl cosmetics company and has an IQ of 68.

Watching his special-needs daughter grow up sparked Albright’s interest in the Special Olympics, for which he has raised $800,000.

“I became enamored with them and their lifestyles,” he says. “I became sympathetic. They were dealt a different hand than you and me.”

He began volunteering with the Dallas chapter 10 years ago, attending the track and field meets held at Texas A&M University.

“I mostly stood at the finish line. I would be a hugger at the end of the races. That’s what they really need is a hug.”

He also was on the committee that plans black-tie galas and live and silent auctions.

In 2004, during a chance meeting with Heisman trophy winner John David Crow, Albright had a “brilliant idea,” he says.

“I said, ‘What if I got every one of the Heisman trophy winners to sign a football?’ He (Crow) said that would be impossible because of the geography, agents, policies of the schools and just making contact.”

Determined to meet his lofty goal of raising $1 million for the Special Olympics, Albright started small, finding all the Heisman

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winners who lived locally, such as Roger Staubach and Tony Dorsett. Next, he embarked on several trips across the country. About 70,000 miles later, he had 55 autographs on the football, which sold at auction for $200,000.

Everyone’s name is there, including the infamous O.J. Simpson, whom Albright met in a hotel lobby in Miami, Fla.

“He walked in and said ‘You must be the man from Texas.’ ”

But Albright’s most memorable experience came when Reggie Bush won the Heisman in 2005. (He later returned it after allegations that he received improper benefits from the University of Southern California.)

Albright attended the ceremony in New York, clutching his football half-covered in signatures, hoping to add Bush’s name.

“He was swarmed by sports writers. I couldn’t get near him.”

Then, he noticed Bush’s mother, Denise Griffith, in the crowd. He told her his mission, and she hollered, “Reggie! You get yourself over here right now!”

“These guys are mamas’ boys,” Albright says.

The Heisman football wasn’t the only item he sold for Special Olympics. He did the same thing with the 95 living winners of the Cy Young Award, baseball’s equivalent of the Heisman. He sold the collection of 95 balls for $250,000. Albright also has sold gear autographed by athletes such as Tiger Woods and Magic Johnson, to name a few.

Health issues have slowed Albright a bit recently, but as soon as he’s well, he’ll start globetrotting again for his next project — tracking down all of the players from the USA hockey team that, against all odds, beat the Russians during the 1980 Winter Olympics (the movie “Miracle” is based on their story).

Maybe then, he’ll finally meet his $1 million goal.

“This is a memorabilia-crazed society we live in,” Albright says, “and I’m taking advantage of it.”

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Kramer Elementary hosts a technology recycling fundraiser to properly dispose of electronics while raising money for school programs. Take items such as old computers, ink jet cartridges, MP3 players, cell phones and GPS devices during two collections dates, Dec. 2 and April 20, at the school, 7131 Midbury. For more details, call 972.794.8300 or visit kramerelementary.org.

Project Linus meetings will now be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. every first Saturday beginning Nov. 5 at Midway Hills Christian Church, 11001 Midway. Project Linus is a nonprofit organization that makes and donates blankets for needy children up to age 18. To get involved, call 214.352.4841or visit pldallas.org.

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TexPreps Basketball, a leading publication on high school basketball, celebrated Hillcrest High School’s contributions to the sport during an event at SMU’s Barnes & Noble bookstore. Magazine publisher RV Baugus interviewed head boys basketball coach Von Harris, girls coach Rachelle Leonard and several players.

Judge and Betty Coker donated $10,000 to the Marsh Middle School Leadership Cadet Corps, which is working to construct a military museum on campus. The building would house war memorabilia from neighborhood veterans, and cadets would conduct tours for elementary students. To learn more, contact David Bates at dbates@dallasisd.org.

For the second year in a row, Preston Hollow Elementary made the Texas Business and Education Coalition Honor Roll for academic excellence. The award represents less than 4 percent of Texas public schools. The schools are recognized based on commended TAKS performance sustained over the past three years. Sixteen other Dallas ISD schools received the honor and will be recognized at a ceremony Dec. 2 at the Fairmont Hotel.

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Marisa Salatino of Preston Hollow is one of five honorees at the Girl Scouts of Northeast

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Luncheon set for Nov. 18.

Salatino, a Hockaday sophomore, received the Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouts. She led a project to renovate and expand a garden at a low-income government subsidized apartment complex for Chinese immigrants.

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Shut up and liS ten

As a pastor of a church, I spend most of my time talking — preaching sermons, teaching classes and, well, talking.

A number of years ago I was with a group of preachers from around the country when the conversation turned to retirement. Although most of us were young, the question was posed, “So when you retire, what do you want to do?”

The answers varied. One said, “I’d like to do interim ministries for churches in transition.” Another responded, “I’d like to play more golf.” Finally, the oldest in the group, a rather curmudgeonly cleric, said, “You know what I’d like to do? I’d like to shut up!”

Most of us understood.

While most preachers believe that we have been given an important message to share, we also recognize that some of the best moments in our ministries have been those times when we stopped talking and listened — really listened. Those times have been memorable because we are privileged to serve congregations full of interesting, gifted people who have much to teach us if we are open to learning. If ministry is merely a weekly monologue from the pulpit, we are missing out on an incredible opportunity to listen to the lives of those we serve. The real joy comes in learning about their lives, their struggles, their joys and their sorrows. I wish seminaries had a course for would-be pastors titled “The Joy of Listening.” It would be a valuable part of pastoral education and formation.

It’s true for all of us, isn’t it? I have observed that many of us think, on the way to a social event, for example, “Now, I’ve got to be interesting and witty. I need to impress people.” So we regale our audiences with stories about ourselves and our adventures, thinking that we will be respected and loved.

The problem is that it usually doesn’t work, because those people who are truly loved are the expert listeners — the gifted ones who don’t turn the spotlight of every conversation on themselves, but focus on the other. They are the ones who ask good questions: “Tell me about yourself. What was your hometown like? What are your

dreams? What gets you up in the morning?”

I once had a friend who didn’t greet me with the usual “How are you?” — that innocuous question that really isn’t a question. Instead, he would ask, “How are you—really?” He made it clear that he was really interested in the answer, because he was interested in me. What a gift.

Now, you may say that some people are just boring. The great psychiatrist Karl Menninger said that such people just haven’t been listened to enough. They are like an old well that, when pumped, spurt-out dirty, brackish water. But if you pump long enough, the water clears and you get a fresh and quenching drink. Menninger said that if you listen long enough, people get more interesting. Because they haven’t been listened to, the first things out may sound boring, but if you stick with it, the good stuff comes.

The Psalmist told us to “be still, and know that I am God.” There’s practical wisdom in that. Take time to be still, to listen, and you never know what you’ll learn.

A closed mouth is a gift to others (and to yourself)

People who are truly loved are the expert listeners the gifted ones who don’t turn the spotlight of every conversation on themselves, but focus on the other.

Blair Monie is senior pastor of Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church (phpc.org). The Worship section is a regular feature underwritten by Advocate Publishing and the churches listed on these pages. For information about helping support the Worship section, call 214.560.4202.

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The Cultured Cup opens tasting room

After closing its store in the Plaza at Preston Center in June and shifting completely online, The Cultured Cup has opened a tasting room at Alpha and Midway where the owners will introduce new products and host special programs. It’s also the venue for T-Bar, a club for tea connoisseurs that meets on the first Friday of every month.

Floss Dental expands to Preston Royal

The ever-so-trendy dental office seen in the Park Cities opened another location late last month at the southwest corner of Preston and Royal. Floss offers an array of services in an upscale environment but at affordable prices. The office includes a modern interior design, contemporary artwork and sleek leather sofas in the waiting room. Dr. Clint Hertzog has appeared on “Good Morning Texas” discussing cosmetic treatments.

Chocolate Soup relocates to Allen

Last month, children’s clothing boutique ChocolateSoup closed its location in Preston Royal Village and moved to the Village at Fairview in Allen. Founded in 1971, the family business offers affordable designer clothes and accessories for boys and girls from newborns to pre-teens. The shop previously operated at another Preston Royal storefront for 30 years before moving across the street last year.

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Two restaurants will open this month at NorthPark — Yumilicious and La Paloma Taqueria Yumilicious is a self-serve frozen yogurt lounge with more than 40 flavors and a variety of fruit and candy toppings. La Paloma specializes in tacos and tortas as well as Mexican dishes that start at $5.95.

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Tony Rivard of Crème de la Cookie recently opened a storefront inside NorthPark near Neiman Marcus. The shop offers a limited menu, focusing on signature items like cake balls and French macaroons.

Kidville launched a fall education series, featuring programs free to members and $10 for non-members. This month, author Ashley Parks will discuss her book “The Saving Seed: Growing a Financially Healthy Family Tree” at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 2. The Lakeside Shopping Center at Walnut Hill and Central Expressway changed hands in September. Retail Plazas Inc. bought the property from Henry S. Miller It’s adjacent to the 42-acre lot WalnutPark that is prime for new development.

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HAPPY & HEALTHY A BALANCED LIFE AFTER 50

Health can be a confusing concept, and for those who are over 50, the definition of a healthy lifestyle has changed many times. With everything from low-carb diets to extreme workouts polluting the message of total well being, the pathway to true health has been muddied.

Today’s definition of health, and in particular senior health, is a strata of interconnected parts. These include physical health, mental health, spiritual health and preparedness for the years to come. The key is balance, and the result not only feels good, but offers peace of mind as well.

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, healthy eating and physical

activity in seniors can lower the risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, cancer and other chronic diseases. The NIDDK suggests an eating plan that includes high-fiber foods such as whole-grain breads, vegetables and fruits, lean meats and three daily servings of vitamin D-fortified low-fat/fat-free milk, yogurt or cheese. Also, it is important to avoid skipping meals, which may cause the metabolism to slow. According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging, a woman with more than 50 years of age needs 1,600-2,200 calories based on her daily activity level. For a man of the same age, the calorie range is 2,0002,800.

A healthy eating plan alone does not lead to optimum health;

a fitness regimen is also needed. “Unfortunately, by the time women reach their 50s and beyond, many women start to accept the ‘negative effects’ of aging as facts of life,” says LOA Fitness for Women general manager Danielle Overree, RD, LD, CPT. “They tend to believe it is just simply something they cannot control. What they have to remember is that you are never too old to receive the benefits of physical activity. Studies have shown that regular exercise by middle-aged and elderly people can set back the clock 20-40 years compared to those who do little or no exercise, no matter when they start.”

Along with the ability to help maintain weight and improve health, physical activity has been known to improve mental health by reducing anxiety and depression.The National Institute on Aging recommends a multi-layered approach to fitness: endurance, strength, balance and flexibility. The endurance — or aerobic — activity helps reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke and keeps joints moving, which reduces arthritic pain. Strength training can reduce the need for a cane and helps increase independence. Balance training, such as Tai Chi, can greatly reduce the risk of a fall or injury, while flexibility exercises help prevent stiffness.

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“Running and the quick, back-and-forth movements in tennis hurt the knees,” says Dr. Gemas. “The solution isn’t quitting these beloved activities altogether; the key is balance. Cross training is very important. You need to build strength around the knees in order to absorb the shock of your activities.” Dr. Gemas suggests lunges and wall squats as strength-building exercises. “You don’t have to belong to a gym,” says Gemas. “Just walk a hill. That’s a great way to build strength around the knee.”

The practice of Yoga can be beneficial to the body, the mind and the spirit. Its health benefits have turned countless couch potatoes into believers. According to Mayo Clinic, Yoga helps reduce stress by guiding the mind away from daily stressors and to its calm, precise movements. The physical benefits include strength, balance, flexibility and range of motion, lessening the chance of injury. Some believe that Yoga is able to help with chronic health conditions such as cancer, depression and insomnia by reducing fatigue and delivering uplifting properties. Lastly, Yoga is a great way to dive into physical activity and lose unwanted pounds.

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“When it comes to bone health, there are many studies that have shown when we perform strength-training exercises, our bones grow stronger and denser,” says Overree. “In a study by Dr. Everett L. Smith, director of the Biogerontology Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin, he compared bone loss among women in their 80s. For the women who did seated exercises for 30 minutes three times a week for three years, the bone mineral actually increased by 2.29 percent, whereas in a similar group of inactive women, bone loss averaged 3.28 percent.” Weight-bearing activities like walking, jogging, tennis and climbing stairs are also recommended to help build and maintain bone mass. However Terry Gemas, M.D. of Lakewood Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, P.A. cautions that

For women over the age of 50, exercise can help curb some of the unpleasant results of hormonal changes.

“The concerns I see most from post-menopausal women are hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, mental fogginess, body image changes and decreased libido,” says Jane Nokleberg, M.D., a physician at Walnut Hill Ob/GYN. “Senior women need to be very proactive in prevention.This includes getting mammograms, bone density tests and colonoscopies. Eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly and getting adequate rest all lead to a healthier, happy lifestyle.”

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Another common physical concern after the age of 50 is hearing loss. “Left untreated, hearing loss can lead to dementia, depression, anxiety and a reduced quality of life,” says Total Hearing Care owner Debbie Schirico, MCD CCC-A. Schirico notes that people often don’t think much of not being able to hear as well as they used to, especially in situations with background noise, but that the body should be able to go beyond that. “If you don’t seek help early, your hearing loss can begin to affect your relationships because communication is affected,” says Schirico. “If you suspect you are having hearing problems, have a hearing test performed and get a prescription; the sooner you have it corrected, the less of an adjustment it will be.”

Seniors must also stay vigilant when it comes to dental health. “We now know that oral health directly affects overall heath,” says Rosa C. Lopez, D.D.S. of Rosa Lopez Family Dentistry. “The mouth is the window to all systems.” Seeing a dentist regularly is of the utmost importance in one’s 40s and 50s. Brushing twice a day, flossing once a day, and eating a diet that’s low in sugar and carbs (linked sugars) is vital to keeping your bacteria count low. “There are two things people must start doing, and the earlier the better,” says Lopez. “Use an electric toothbrush (it removes more plaque), and drink fluoridated water. Too often, people only drink bottled water, but they are missing all of the benefits of fluoridated tap water.”

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• Low-impact activity: Biking, swimming, walking, elliptical, Stairmaster

• Well-cushioned shoes that can absorb shock in the heel

• Cross-training

• Balanced strength program

• Good stretching program

teer opportunities at 200 area nonprofits including the American Red Cross and Ronald McDonald House Charities. “Our seniors come together as strangers and end up forming support groups of friends,” says Maguire.

According to Ann McKinley, vice president of marketing for Presbyterian Village North senior living community, maintaining a sense of purpose is vital to mental wellness at 50 and beyond. “Our residents thrive on being plugged into the community,” says McKinley. “You shouldn’t have to change who you are just because you have moved into a senior living community. If you were a C.E.O., we help you find ways to use those skills, ensuring a sense of purpose. Our goal is to keep residents as independent as possible and to empower them to live their lives to the fullest.”

Fulfilling one’s sense of purpose well into the later years is a viable option nowadays with the many opportunities and activities offered at local senior living communities. Everything from iPAD and line dancing classes to newsletter staffs and volunteer opportunities show that growing old doesn’t have to mean hanging up your hat. But when is the proper time to start exploring these future living arrangements? The sooner, the better.

“Come early, don’t wait until you perceive you need it,”

You want to live life your way. That’s the beauty of Presbyterian Village North. With a full continuum of services, you can enjoy the independence of your own home within our beautiful 63-acre community. You’re free to pursue your interests, take part in a wide variety of activities and get involved in a vibrant community of friends, knowing that enriched care is available when and if you need it. Your needs may change, but your neighborhood doesn’t have to. Visit us at PresbyterianVillageNorth.org or call us at 214.355.9015 to learn more.

Peace of mind is a gift you give to yourself. And to your children.

Craig and Ruth Millis Presbyterian Village North Residents

a ll of the statistics point to volunteerism as a good practice for mental and physical health.

says McKinley. Janelle Parsons of Parsons House Preston Hollow retirement community adds, “Start the conversation early. Communicate with your children and all parties involved, and make sure everyone is aware of what you want. If you wait, you don’t get to choose. Of course, home is the best option, but it may not be practical.”

To C.C.Young sales and marketing director Kevin Maloney, choosing a senior living community is all about the individual. “The right community for each individual is a very personal choice,” says Maloney. “I often hear residents say that they just

felt as if this was going to be their home.” Maloney also points out the benefits of moving to a continuing-care campus. “The benefit of the continuum campus is familiarity with staff and residents. Also, couples who are in different stages of their lives (i.e. independent living v. assisted living) are able to live in the same community and each get what he or she needs.”

When exploring communities, it is important to know what to ask. “Make sure to understand the full array of services that will be made available to you,” says Judy McCombs, marketing manager for Juliette Fowler Homes. “Have a meal with the residents and get a feeling for who lives there.You want to see a progressive level of activities offered and a responsive activities director. They should keep you stimulated and interested.”

When the Boomer generation starts moving in, will the piped-in music from Glen Miller soon be replaced with that of Jimi Hendrix? McCombs explains, “The level of expectations is different for every generation. You have to look forward to what each generation is going to want: barber shop, amenities, off-campus activities, food, entertainment, etc. The Boomers expect to be much healthier for much longer,” says McCombs.

By adopting a well-balanced diet and fitness routine, maintaining a sense of purpose and staying focused on the future, today’s seniors are able to make their next 50 years the best yet.

B. Richards, M.D. Jane E. Nokleberg, M.D. James K. Richards, M.D. Jeffrey M. Thurston, M.D. David M. Bookout, M.D. Julie M. Hagood, M.D. John D. Bertrand, M.D.

fountain OF YOUTH

OPTIONS FOR MAINTAINING A YOUTHFUL LOOK

The wisdom that comes with age brings forth beauty of character unfortunately, it also brings with it some wrinkles. Today’s skin care is wrought with non-invasive procedures that tighten the skin, remove age spots and leave you looking as young as you feel.

As skin ages, it begins to lose its elastin and collagen and, therefore, its “bounce back” quality. Shea Boothe-Wood, CEO and founder of True Beauty RX and self-proclaimed “personal trainer of skin”, says the trick is using skin creams that stimulate these lacking proteins.“The more antioxidants the better,” says BootheWood.“You need vitamins C and E during the daytime and vitamin A at night.Vitamin A (retinol) causes skin turnover, revealing younger-looking skin. If a retinol is too harsh for your skin, try an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA or glycolic acid).”

Boothe-Wood suggests pairing antioxidant-laden, home skin care with in-clinic treatments like microdermabrasions, which

slough away the surface layer of the skin, and chemical peels, which use a chemical solution to remove the damaged, outer layers of skin. The microdermabrasion should be performed about every 4-6 weeks, and one chemical peel is equal to approximately 4-5 microdermabrasions.These treatments can also lessen the appearance of age spots.

But forget about the pores. One myth Boothe-Wood would like to debunk: “You can change pore size” … False! As you age, your pores start looking bigger because the fibers in the skin start breaking down, but the pores are not actually getting larger.You can affect the appearance of pore size by exfoliating to make skin look tighter.

“Each person is an individual with unique skin care needs,” says Boothe-Wood. “I like to consult and educate each client before customizing a skin care regime that suits him or her. Invest in your skin; it’s what people remember.”

DID YOU KNOW?

“40 percent of people who are 20-40 years old have tattoos, and there is a demand for tattoo removal. The Pixel Fractional Skin Resurfacing laser works on these, but takes an average of 10 treatments.”

—Lynne J. Roberts, M.D.

“SkinMedica’s TNS Essential Serum ($250, 1 oz.) is the new Rolls-Royce of skin care. Until now, its powerful properties have only been used to help grow new skin cells for burn victims.“

—Shea Boothe-Wood, True Beauty RX

“The number of men looking to reverse the clock is increasing. The working world is competitive, and men and women who want to stay in it longer are looking for ways to appear younger.”

—Lynne J. Roberts, M.D.

Lynne J. Roberts, M.D.

Internationally Known Laser Surgeon

For those who want a quick fix, there is an array of fillers and lasers that do the trick. “The most popular treatments right now for patients over 50 are Botox, fillers like Juvéderm and Restylane, and Pixel Fractional Skin Resurfacing,” says local cosmetic dermatologist Lynne J. Roberts, M.D. “Lines — crow’s feet, frown lines, brow lines, etc. — are caused by muscle movement. If you keep the muscles relaxed with Botox every three months, they will stay soft. And the longer you do Botox, the longer the results last between treatments.”

What about those unattractive vertical lip lines or “smoker lines”? Surprisingly, Dr. Roberts says that more than half of her patients with vertical lip lines have never smoked.“Those lines are caused by any sucking motion, not just smoking,” says Roberts. “Straws are actually the worst, and water bottles can cause them too. We can reduce their appearance with fillers.” Fillers like Juvéderm and Restylane can also be used on “laugh lines”; each treatment lasts for one year or longer. If used around the mouth, one treatment usually lasts about four months.

Another popular — and highly effective — option for wrinkles is Pixel Fractional Skin Resurfacing. Unlike traditional laser resurfacing where the top layers of the skin are removed in a solid treatment, fractional resurfacing shoots a pattern of dots.This results in a shorter downtime: redness for only two days and no swelling, as opposed to redness for 2-3 months with traditional resurfacing. This can be used on the face, neck, chest and hands and takes 4-5 treatments for best results.

Dr. Roberts offers a fullyequipped 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”.

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.

Lynne J. Roberts, M.D.

8144 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 360

Dallas, TX 75231

Loving all God’s creatures

Lay chaplain Nancy Pierce blesses a student’s dog during Good Shepherd Episcopal School’s Blessing of the Animals ceremony celebrating Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.

BBULLETIN BOARD

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Taking back the library

Marsh Middle School dedicated its renovated Russell Hughes Library last month, honoring the individuals who made it possible. The new library features the Tech Cafe where students can read, visit and sip hot cocoa. Students, parents, staff and the community participated in the grassroots effort that has helped increase library circulation by more than 100 percent from 2009. Pictured from left, Fran Eichorst and Ronda Carnahan of Fidelity Investments, Dallas ISD Trustee Edwin Flores , former Marsh principal Kyle Richardson and Marsh librarian Mary Virginia Meeks .

To read The full sTory and see more picTures, visit prestonhollow.advocatemag.com and search Tech Cafe.

tO ad VERtis E call 214.560.4203

ChildCare

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employmenT

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CARPENTRY & REMODELING

BLAKE CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS, LLC

Complete Remodeling, Kitchens, Baths, Additions. Hardie Siding & Replacement Windows. Radiant Barrier, Insulation. Bonded & Insured. www.blake-construction.com 214-563-5035

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

CARPENTER Custom Cabinets, & Trim, Reorganize Closets, Repair Rotten Wood, Set Doors, Kitchen & Baths, Refs. Return Calls By End Of Business Day. Dave. 214-684-4800

DREAM CONSTRUCTION Home Remodeling

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

ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS Beautiful TV wall units. New/redo. Install TV/electronics. Custom finishes, cabinets & fine furniture 972-962-4847

ERIC CANTU CONSTRUCTION

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

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

MODERN, PREFAB SPACES Need more space for home office, guest house, pool-side cabana? Modernurbanretreats.com 214-931-9273.

MODERNIZE Your Home W/ A Crestview Door. martinekmodern.com 214-750-9000

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

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and

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Renovations by John Gilley n & Build ior to Exterior 26 YEARS' EXPERIENCE DEC. DEADLINE NOV. 9 TO ADVERTISE CALL 214.560.4203

CARPENTRY & REMODELING

KITCHENAND BATH SPECIALISTS WHOLE HOUSE RENOVATION

IN-HOUSE DESIGN & PLANNING LICENSED & INSURED 214.341.1448

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CLEANING SERVICES

A CLEANING SERVICES

mcprofessionalcleaning.com 469-951-2948

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

MAID 4 YOU Bonded & Insured.

Park Cities/M Street Refs. Call Us First. Voted Best By Our Customers. 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

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Residential Specialists. BBB. 214-718-3134

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

COMPUTER PROBLEMS SOLVED

Hardware/Software. Network. 20 yrs exp. Great rates! Keith 214-295-6367

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

CONCRETE/ MASONRY/PAVING

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

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

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

ANTHONY’S ELECTRIC Master Electrician. TECL24948 anthonyselectricofdallas.com

Family Owned/Operated. Insd. 214-328-1333

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

EXPERIENCED LICENSED ELECTRICIAN Free est. Insd.Steve TECL#27297 214-718-9648

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

Prompt, Quality Services. Days, Evenings & Weekends. 34 Yrs Exp. TECL 24668

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

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

FLOORING & CARPETING

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

‘07, ‘08, ‘09, ‘10 CONSUMERS CHOICE AWARDS

Making Homes

972-665-8399

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Phones Answered 24/7

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

ARTDECK-O.COM 20 Year Warranty! Decks, Fences, Pergolas 214-435-9574

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

STEEL SALVATION Metal Fabrication. Welding Repairs, Design, Metal Art, Unique Crosses. Local Resident Over 40 Yrs. 214-283-4673

EST. 1991 #1

COWBOY

FENCE & IRON CO.

214.692.1991

SPECIALIZING IN Wood Fences &Auto Gates

cowboyfenceandiron.com

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

STAINED CONCRETE FLOORS New/Remodel. Staining & Waxing. Int/Ext. Nick Hastings. 214-349-3273

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

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

Beautiful Flooring since 1975

wrfloors@sbcglobal.net 214-341-1667

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

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

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

FIREPLACE SERVICES

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

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Glass, WindoWs & doors

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

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

LANDMARK ENERGY SOLUTIONS

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

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

Handyman services

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 + INT/EXT PAINT & DRYWALL Since 1977. Kirk Evans. 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

interior desiGn

CUSTOM DRAPES, Treatments, Beds, Drapes, Flowers. 25 yrs. Linda 214-212-8058 dblinda86@msn.com

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

LILLI DESIGN Residential Design & Renovations NCIDQ Cert. 10 yrs exp. www.Lilli-design.com

Katie Reynolds, RID 214-370-8221

ROB’S HOME STAGING.COM 214-507-5688

Changing Rooms For All Reasons and Seasons

KitcHen/BatH/ tile/Grout

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Installed Exclusively by Amazing Siding & Windows

Also Featuring James Hardie Siding with COLORPLUS® Technology

214.277.8222

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premium quality custom shower doors & enclosures 214-530-5483 showerdoordallas.com

Handyman services

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

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

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

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

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

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 PAINT & REMODEL References. Mark Reindel 214-321-5280

Painting · Remodeling

214-870-3939

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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

Energy Costs through the roof? We can help.

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

BATHTUB, COUNTERTOP & TILE

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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

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

laWns, Gardens & trees

25% OFF TREE WORK Trim. Dead Tree Removal. 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 Call the Land Expert Today! Insured. 214-773-4781

BLOUNTS TREE SERVICE Fall Special 20% Off Tree Work. 45 yrs exp. Insured. Blountssodinstallation.com or Blountsjunkremovaldfw.com 214-275-5727

CASTRO TREE SERVICE Quality Work at Great Rates. Free est. Insured. 214-337-7097

CHUPIK TREE SERVICE

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

COLE’S LAWN CARE • 214-327-3923

Quality Service with a Personal Touch.

DALLAS K.D.R.SERVICES • 214-349-0914

Lawn Service & Landscape Installation

GREENSKEEPER Fall Clean Up & Color. Sodding, Fertilization. Lawn Maintenance & Landscape. Res/Com. 214-546-8846

HOLISTIC TREE CARE

A Full-Service Tree Care Company Chuck Ranson, Certified Arborist c.ranson@sbcglobal.net 214-537-2008

HOLMAN IRRIGATION

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A CHUNK OF GLASS IN THE CONCRETE SHOCKED HER.

Ray Batten and his wife learned their lesson about crime prevention when they moved into their home several years ago. A bicycle was stolen from the couple’s garage the first week they moved in, after a criminal crawled through an unlocked window.

Since then, the Battens make sure all doors and windows are locked and never leave anything in their cars. That preemptive thinking paid off recently when they were again targeted by a thief looking for an easy score.

“I was out of town in California for business,” Ray Batten says. “My wife came out early in the morning around 6:30 because she had an early appointment. She found

The Victim: Ray Betten

The Crime: Burglary of a motor vehicle

Date: Thursday, Sept. 22

Time: Between 8 p.m. and 6:50 a.m.

Location: 6800 block of Greenwich

the driver’s side window had been completely smashed, and somebody had rifled through the pick-up.”

The car had been parked in the family’s driveway, just off the alley. Luckily, because the Battens had been victimized before, the criminal came up virtually empty in this vehicle burglary. The criminal stole just a couple of tools, but nothing of any real value, Batten says.

“There were no valuables, no cameras, no computers,” he says. “The thing that bothered me the most was that it scared my wife. She was pretty upset. We’re now parking both cars in the garage.”

Despite the crime, the Battens are maintaining a positive outlook, and know that things could have been worse had they accidentally left valuables in their truck.

“This is a great neighborhood,” he says. “We love it here.”

Dallas Police Lt. Richard Dwyer of the North Central Patrol Division says it’s important to take every precaution, but ultimately anyone can still become a crime victim.

“Sometimes, you hate to say it, but crime does happen even to those that take reasonable precautions. Luckily, it appears by this couple taking these steps, they may have minimized their loss,” he says. “When people leave their wallet or purse in the car and it gets stolen,the biggest headaches they complain about are getting a new driver’s license and cancelling their credit cards then getting new ones issued. That lag time can affect their ability to pay bills and make needed purchases. Also, if house keys are taken out of the car, they have to replace the door locks, which is time-consuming.”

The best practice is to keep those valuables out of the car so that criminals will look elsewhere, Dwyer says.

Number

or attempted auto thefts that occurred along the west side of Central Expressway between Walnut Hill and Royal

8 3 11:30 p.m.

auto

Number of thefts that occurred near Preston and Forest

SOURCE: Dallas Police Department crime statistics for Sept. 12-Oct. 12

Time of night in late September when a surveillance camera captured images of a stranger creeping around outside a house in the 4300 block of Lively Lane, looking for an access point

Sean

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is a freelance writer and editor of pokertraditions.com. If you have been a recent crime victim, email crime@advocatemag.com.

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Question of the month

The Dallas Morning News recently released an interactive mapshowing pockets of the city where people are most likely to be a victim of a crime. Preston Hollow is the only neighborhood without any high-crime areas. According to the map, it’s clean as a whistle. Why is that?

The two primary hot spots for the North Central Division [both north of LBJ] have a significant number of aging apartment complexes. This heavy concentration of people and vehicles provides opportunities for criminals to commit offenses. The North Central Division utilizes a variety of equipment such the sky tower and bait vehicles to combat these problems. Most of the [Preston Hollow] area is singlefamily housing. Additionally, many homeowners are able to afford to invest in personal safety equipment. Officers are also assigned to patrol the area to prevent crime problems and work with the neighborhoods to form and maintain crime watch and Volunteers In Patrol groups.

—Jesse Reyes, North Central Division Police Chief

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