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CHARITY CONUNDRUM

An intended gesture of goodwill triggers chaos

There are those who argue that first and foremost, it is our mission and our obligation in life to help others.

There are others who believe not everyone can or should be helped, and there’s no point in enabling those who can’t or won’t help themselves.

I tend to believe the first statement. I tend to live the second.

I bring this up because awhile back, my wife, one of our sons and one of my wife’s co-workers were having lunch at a small fast-food restaurant.

It is hot outside. Really hot. A guy enters the restaurant with a plastic bag slung over his shoulder and a neat, clean T-shirt with the logo of a big Dallas church on the back. He’s not sweating, even though the rest of us are.

Once inside, he stands near the door within earshot of everyone inside and loudly but politely says his wife is outside, and he needs money for food and DART transportation to travel Downtown. He doesn’t say why he is going Downtown, but we are nowhere near Downtown or a DART station.

Generally, I say “sorry” to people asking for money and briskly walk on by. Sometimes, despite my comment, they say “thanks” or “have a good day.” Sometimes they say something else that’s not worth repeating here. It’s just that I’ve heard so many stories — “my car ran out of gas” and “I just got out of jail” — that I don’t believe any of them anymore.

Occasionally, I do give people a couple of bucks if there’s something about them that makes me think maybe, just maybe, they’re telling the truth. After all, who am I to pass judgment anyway? On those rare occasions when I give someone money — and also when I don’t — I feel

badly, primarily for myself.

Anyway, back to our lunch. The guy keeps talking loudly to no one in particular in the half-full restaurant, and people begin shifting uncomfortably, myself included. But the guy persists, standing directly behind me, until the store manager — a smallish woman who has run the place a long time walks up and quietly tells the guy: “We can’t have you in here.”

About this time, my wife suggests we buy him something to eat, since that’s what he said he wanted. So I reach into my wallet, pull out a $10 bill and hand it to the manager.

I had some doubts about “enabling” the guy, but what the heck: He said he was hungry, we were in a restaurant and I had $10.

The manager acts annoyed. She clearly wants the guy gone. She asks what she should do with the money. My wife says to give the guy a “big” sandwich combo, which will just about extinguish the $10, so the guy and the manager walk over to the counter.

Next thing you know, the guy is yelling and swearing loudly at the manager, saying (this is the family friendly version): “Don’t talk to me like that! You can’t say that to me! What’s wrong with you! Get away from me!”

Here’s what the manager said to trigger that outburst: “What kind of sandwich do you want?”

The guy continues yelling as he storms out the door and down the sidewalk. The manager hands me back the $10 bill and shakes her head. My wife looks stunned. My son says we should have jumped to the manager’s defense. My wife’s co-worker doesn’t say anything, nor does anyone else in the restaurant.

As usual, I felt no better about myself for helping, and in fact I felt worse. In this case, trying to help didn’t wind up helping anyone at all. Had I done absolutely nothing, it seems as if everyone would have been better off.

We stood up, tossed our garbage and walked out of the restaurant.

Lunch was over.

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Meet the new North Central police chief

During his first crime watch meeting as the new North Central deputy police chief, Rick Watson quickly learned just how important crime prevention is to our neighborhoods.

“It was well, well, well attended,” he says of the meeting. “I think they had 80plus people with standing room only.”

Watson began Aug. 15 as the new chief of the North Central Patrol Division, which encompasses Far North Dallas and part of Preston Hollow. He replaced Jesse Reyes, who, after five years, left for a new position in the Dallas Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division.

The key issues remain the same in North Central — crime-ridden apartment complexes, particularly in Far North Dallas, as well as residential burglaries and car break-ins.

“There seem to be pockets that give us trouble — just like [other divisions

have],” Watson says. “We all have them. I’m just trying to determine, what’s the common denominator?”

Having spent 36 years with the DPD, Watson brings a wide variety of experience to North Central. As a rookie, he started out in the Southwest Patrol Division, of which he later became deputy chief. He also has served in the personnel division, the support services division and 911 dispatch. Most recently, he oversaw the property crimes division, where he worked on organized retail theft cases.

“We call it pushing Tide,” he says.

It’s when criminals steal large amounts of merchandise — anything from shampoo to laptops — and sell it to a second party, known as a fence, who could then sell it in another store. Officers work undercover for long periods of time to catch the culprits.

“It’s the same way we approach narcotics. It’s a food chain. You have to work your way up.”

Watson has come a long way since his rookie days. Like most respectable cops, his career in law enforcement was born out of a desire to help people.

“This is going to sound corny, but I mean it,” he says. “I wanted to make a difference — for honest, hard-working individuals who are doing the best they can, regardless of socioeconomic status.”

But there’s another side to the job that not all officers handle well, he says, and that’s treating others the way you’d want to be treated — even the criminals. Police officers have a huge responsibility.

“No other person has that kind of authority to take your freedom from you,” he says. “You can’t take advantage of it. Not all of us get a fair hand in life.”

—Emily Toman

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What gives?

Small ways that you can make a big difference for nonprofits

Be inspired by author and multiple sclerosis survivor Kristie Salerno …

… and help fund multiple sclerosis research at the seventh annual On the Move Luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton Dallas at 2121 McKinney on Nov. 8, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Preston Hollow resident and CultureMap editor-in-chief Jennifer Chininis is honorary event chair. Chininis’ sister, Stephanie, was diagnosed with MS in 2001. Individual tickets are $200. For additional information and tickets visit onthemovetx.org or contact Shannon Nelson at 469.619.4704.

Give the gift of coziness …

… during the 10th annual Share the Warmth blanket drive. Sleep Experts and Girl Scouts troops in Northeast Texas will collect new or gently used blankets Oct. 28 through Thanksgiving. Share the Warmth benefits The Family Place and other area domestic violence shelters. In addition to blankets, you can also donate new and gently used comforters, sheets, towels and pillows. Call the Sleep Experts on Lovers and the Tollway at 972.619.7381 for more information.

Take a spin class led by a master instructor … and meet professional golfer Justin Leonard and his wife, Amanda, at the SpinClassic 2-3 p.m. Nov. 2 at Equinox Highland Park. Proceeds will support Camp Mati, a non-profit organization supporting Dallas families with children battling cancer. Purchase tickets to spin or just watch the action and participate in the live and silent auctions. Visit campmati.com to register from now until the event.

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Welcome home

Jenny’s bubbly personality brightens her owner Alexandra Huber’s day the moment she walks in the door of her Preston Hollow home. The puppy loves to swim, cuddle on the couch and just be the center of attention.

Out & About

November 2013

Nov. 2

First Saturday at the Nasher

Encourage creative thought and appreciation of the arts in preschool- and elementary-age children at this month’s First Saturday event 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Participate in numerous family-friendly activities, including art scavenger hunts, artist demonstrations, dance performances, yoga and creative writing classes. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora, 214.242.5100, nashersculpturecenter.org, free

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THROUGH NOV. 3

Kennedy Photomosaics

See two large-scale portraits of President and Mrs. Kennedy by artist Alex Guofeng Cao on loan from The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central Expressway, level one between Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom, 214.363.7441, northparkcenter.com, free

NOV. 3

Down and Dirty on the Boulevard

Chefs for Farmers presents Down and Dirty on the Boulevard, an outdoor food, wine and spirits festival to celebrate local farmers and artisans. Sip on wine and enjoy food prepared by more than 40 Texas chefs 1-5 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and Café Momentum. Bringing a wine glass and picnic blanket is encouraged.

Lee Park, 3333 Turtle Creek, 214.520.0977, chefsforfarmers.com, $65

NOV. 5

Dallas Noir

Editor David Hale Smith and authors Harry Hunsicker, Matt Bondurant, Jonathan Woods and Kathleen Kent will read from stories from “Dallas Noir,” an anthology of short crime fiction set in the Dallas area at 7 p.m. Audience Q&A and panel signing will follow.

Barnes & Noble Lincoln Park, 7700 W. Northwest Hwy. Ste. 300, 214.739.1124, free

NOV. 15

Rebecca Loebe

Award-winning singer-songwriter

Rebecca Loebe performs at Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse at 8 p.m. She quit her fulltime job as a recording studio engineer to pursue her own music, doing an about 150 shows a year.

Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse at Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 N. Central, unclecalvins.org, $15 in advance, $18 at the door

Nov. 23

Etsy Dallas

Jingle Bash

Join more than 3,000 shoppers on the hunt for handmade gifts from local artists at the sixth annual Jingle Bash. From 11 a.m.-6 p.m. shop, visit the photo booth, and make and take home your own holiday craft. Email handmadebash@gmail.com for more information.

The Shops at Park Lane, 8080 Park, handmadebash.com, free

Nov. 29

Kick-off parade with Santa

NorthPark Center marks Santa’s arrival with its annual holiday parade, featuring the Salvation Army Band, nine-foot-tall soldiers, “The Nutcracker’s” Clara and Sugar Plum Fairies and other special guests. Festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. in NorthCourt on Level One between Nordstrom and Macy’s. Storytime and photos with Santa continue through Dec. 24 NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central, 214.363.7441, northparkcenter.com, free

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NOV. 20

8x8 Exhibition and Silent Auction

CAKE CAROUSEL

Join us for our Annual Holiday Open House, Nov. 16th. Demos on how to make holiday related cake pops, cookies, candies, cupcakes and more. Sample the goodies! Call to enroll. Home of the famous make your own Peppermint Bark. 1002 N Central Expwy Ste 501 @ Arapaho 972.690.4628

DUTCH ART GALLERY

5th Annual Juried Art Show. Meet the Artists at opening reception on Nov. 2 from 11am to 6pm. Food, wine & music. Artwork displayed thru. Jan. 11. 10233 E. NW Hwy. #420 @ Ferndale 214.348.7350 dutchartgallery.net

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PAINTING WITH A TWIST

Paint your favorite pet and keep forever. Bring your imagination and favorite beverage and instructors will lead attendees creating a featured piece of art. Perfect for private parties or team building. 5202 W. Lovers Ln 214.350.9911 paintingwithatwist.com/dallas

ADVOCATE ORNAMENT

The Advocate Foundation’s limited-edition, numbered, and hand-painted ornament; perfect gift for the new home owner or Dallas transplant. Sales benefit neighborhood organizations. 214.292.0486 email foundation@advocatemag.com

From 7-10 p.m. listen to live swing music from Shoot Low Sheriff, enjoy refreshments, and bid on original 8-inch by 8-inch paintings and sculptures donated by top gallery artists at the 8x8 Silent Auction. Cost includes admission to the museum and benefits the educational programs of the Museum of Biblical Art.

Museum of Biblical Art Dallas, 7500 Park, 214.361.1365, biblicalarts.org, $20

NOV. 21-23

Chi Omega Christmas Market

Get into the spirit of gift-giving at the Chi Omega Christmas market, held 1-9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds benefit numerous local organizations, including Community Partners of Dallas, Foundation for the Education of Young Women, Healing Hands Ministries, Just Say YES, Crisis Center of North Texas and Chi Omega collegiate scholarships.

Centennial Hall at Fair Park, 3929 Grand Avenue, 214.890.1999, chiomegaxmas.org, $15 at the door, $12 in advance

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Spend and Win with Local Shops

Save some cash, win prizes, and support local businesses including Castle Gap Jewelry, Sunnyland Patio Furniture and Nueva Casita restaurant Nov. 30. Print a map of participating retailers at shoplocaldfw.com, then make purchases at five businesses on the map to receive prizes and raffle goodies. For more information, contact Brad Schweig at 972.239.3716.

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Delicious

Healthy grab-and-go

Whetheryou need to eat a fast lunch before heading back to the office or you ran out of time to whip up a healthy dinner for the family, Zoës Kitchen has you covered. The restaurant is a fast-casual concept, meaning you can get in and out pretty quickly after ordering your food. But this isn’t your run-of-the-mill greasy fast-food joint. Mediterranean-inspired menu items such as wraps, pitas and Greek salads are all made to order, from scratch. “There are only four things that our kitchen can dump and serve: Kalamata olives, peperoncinis, bread and salsa,” says Tyre Stuckey, vice president of operations at Zoës Kitchen. “We get fresh produce six days a week and fresh poultry five days a week,” Stuckey explains. Having fresh produce is a necessity, especially considering that the restaurant’s small kitchen has no microwave, fryer or freezer. Because nothing is pre-packaged, customers can customize their orders any way they want. For example, you can order chicken cooked in rosemary oil or lemon oil, or if you’re watching your waistline, Stuckey says, “don’t order anything on it and just let the char-grill work its magic.” For customers wanting something heartier than a wrap, the charbroiled salmon kebabs served with zucchini, hummus made in-house, cucumber raita, Greek salad and pita bread is a popular choice, Stuckey says.

—Whitney Thompson

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2 Asian Mint

Steamed veggies, gluten-free options and online takeout ordering make this Asian fusion joint a good option for healthy Thai food on the fly.

11617 N. Central, Suite 135 214.363.6655

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3 Café Express

Enjoy grilled chicken with steamed broccoli and tasty sides such as sweet potato fries and fresh fruit.

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Party wine

Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc-Viognier ($10) Califorina

One of the dilemmas during holiday wine season is trying to decide what to spend. It’s one thing if it’s just immediate family for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, but start adding guests and the wine bill goes up accordingly. And that takes a lot of fun out of the holidays, which should be about enjoyment and not spending money.

Fortunately, there is great wine no matter how much you want to spend:

• Not much money: Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc-Viognier ($10) is a white blend from California that is one of the best cheap wines in the world, with just a touch of sweetness and lots of white fruit. Planeta La Segreta Rosso ($10) is a red blend from Sicily that’s made for food — a little earthy and with some cherry fruit.

• A little more money, but still not a lot: Spy Valley Riesling ($18) is a New Zealand white that is about as close to a perfect turkey wine as possible — a dry wine with layers of flavor that range from petrol on the nose (a classic riesling characteristic) to citrus and tropical in the front and middle. Bonny Doon’s Clos de Gilroy ($18) is a dark and spicy red blend from California that still has enough red fruit to appeal to everyone.

• Not cheap: Hedges Red Mountain ($25), a Washington state red blend, is one of the best wines I’ve tasted this year, rich and deep and with lots of quality black fruit. Cornerstone Cellars Chardonnay ($35) is an Oregon wine made in more of a California style, rich and oaky with lots of green apple fruit.

—Jeff Siegel

Thanksgiving leftovers

Welcome to our fourth annual Thanksgiving leftovers extravaganza, because the world does not need yet another recipe for the holidays. Instead, let’s clean out that refrigerator:

• Turkey and dressing egg rolls. Who says egg rolls need to be Asian? Combine leftover turkey and dressing in grocery store egg roll wrappers and bake or deep fry according to package directions. Use leftover gravy for the dipping sauce.

• Turkey jambalaya. You can make this with leftover rice, which is even easier. Sauté some onions, celery and bell pepper in a little olive oil until the vegetables are tender. Add chopped garlic and, if you’re feeling adventurous, a finely diced jalapeño, and sauté briefly. Then add sliced smoked sausage and the leftover turkey. Mix carefully, add a couple of cups of cooked rice, mix again, and heat until warmed through.

• Turkey pot pie. The simple way is to buy two frozen pie shells, add a can of cream of mushroom soup along with 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.”

Ask the wine guy

What wine goes best with turkey?

The traditional answer is pinot noir, but any light red will work. This is also a good time to serve sweet whites. —Jeff Siegel

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JUST DESSERTS

A sweet selection of our neighborhood’s most irresistible treats

Maybe it’s just an occasional treat.

But during the holidays, a time of parties and get-togethers that almost always revolve around food, there’s no escape. No matter how you slice it, sometimes you just have to indulge in the sweet stuff. The dessert options at these Preston Hollow establishments just might surprise you.

Story by Whitney Thompson | Photos by Danny Fulgencio

STRAWBERRY CAKE AT GARDEN TEA ROOM

You may come to the Forestwood Antique Mall hunting for vintage treasure, but you’ll find a treasure of the culinary sort. Tucked in the back of the store, past the sprawling collection of antiques, the Garden Tea Room serves soups, sandwiches and some of the best cake in town — namely, Daniel’s strawberry cake.

The cake’s namesake, Daniel Reyna — a busser turned baker — discovered a passion for baking when he was in sixth grade. His teacher had assigned him a cake recipe, and although Reyna was chastised for making modifications to the original recipe, his teacher was so smitten by his cakes that she started having him bake cakes for her outside of school. Reyna started working at the antique mall a little more than five years ago and says that he likes it because he can choose what he bakes every day and experiment with new recipes.

Reyna occasionally finds recipe inspiration from perusing old cookbooks inside the store. His popular strawberry cake began as a Paula Deen recipe, but Garden Tea Room manager Shari King says, “It ain’t no Paula Deen anymore.”

Customers originally offered suggestions to improve the strawberry cake, and through trial and error, Daniel’s strawberry cake was born. Now that he’s perfected his cake recipe, Reyna says, customers notice if

he changes anything, so he has learned to be consistent. King says she believes that’s what attracts so many strawberry cake devotees.

“There’s just the right amount of frosting it’s perfect,” she says.

The frosting consists of butter, cream cheese, strawberry puree, chopped strawberries, vanilla and powdered sugar. The pink cake is surprisingly spongy and moist without being overly rich. King says that customers regularly drive from all over the city to eat the cake.

Sharon Herndon, whom King and Reyna lovingly dubbed “the strawberry cake lady,” is a retired school nurse who drives from Richardson almost every day to enjoy the cake.

“Even if I go someplace else to eat lunch, I make sure to stop by for the cake,” Herndon says. “It just tastes like good old-fashioned strawberry cake — the cake’s not too sweet, the frosting’s not too fluffy.”

Reyna says he still bakes at home, even when he’s off work.

“I just got a new oven, and I’ve been packing on the pounds because of all the baking I’ve done,” he says, laughing. “My girlfriend definitely never goes hungry.”

GARDEN TEA ROOM AT THE FORESTWOOD ANTIQUE MALL

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BLUEBERRY PIE AT LIBERTY BURGER

Whether you come in for the Nooner burger — a burger topped with American cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, ham, hash browns (yes, on the burger), a fried egg and ketchup on a homemade bun — or just a simple side of thick-cut sweet potato fries, you are well aware that this family-owned burger joint cooks a delicious meal. But burgers aren’t the only American staple you can find at Liberty Burger.

The restaurant also has some surprisingly tasty personal pies, all made in-house. Flavors originally included coconut and chocolate meringue, both based on family recipes from restaurant co-owner Gene Street Jr.

“Customers loved the pies, but once we started making apple pies last year for the Fourth of July, everybody started wanting fruit pies,” says George Holwerda, who coowns Liberty Burger with Mariel Street, Gene Street Jr. and Dace Street.

The customers got what they wanted: The restaurant now serves several varieties of fruit pie, including apple, blueberry and cherry. One bite of the blueberry pie, and it’s easy to see why customers wanted more. The pies come in 4-inch personal tins — perfect for two to split or one to indulge.

Holwerda says that several customers simply come in and order the pies to go. He says it’s best to come before 11 a.m. on the weekend if you’re hoping to beat the lunch crowd and snag a pie before they sell out.

“Low-fat, no cholesterol and no sugar,” Holwerda jokes when asked what sets Liberty’s pies apart. Getting serious, Holwerda says the key to good pie crust is keeping the crust dough cold while you are making it. And the tender and flaky blueberry pie crust shows that the restaurant has mastered the technique. Holwerda says Liberty has a particular cook who specializes in baking the pies and travels between the various Liberty Burger locations to ensure consistency across the restaurants.

Now that fall is officially upon us, customers can also expect to see pumpkin pies on the menu, Holwerda says.

LIBERTY BURGER

5211 Forest at Inwood

972.239.2100

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CHOCOLATES AT NEUHAUS CAFÉ

A Preston Hollow café boasts one of the finest Belgian chocolate assortments in the nation.

“Never mind in just Preston Hollow,” says Mervyn Sacher, owner of Neuhaus Café at Preston and Royal.

Sacher’s been in the chocolate business 32 years. He discovered Neuhaus chocolates while working as a buyer for Neiman Marcus in South Africa. The Neuhaus distributor Sacher worked for at the time suggested that Sacher open Neuhaus stores in the United States. In 1980, Sacher started selling chocolates at NorthPark Center, and he later opened five stores in Dallas. Sacher eventually sold all of the locations except for one in the Galleria, which he ran for 22 years before moving to Preston and Royal in 2004.

“This has been a wonderful location for us,” Sacher says. “It’s better than any of the malls ever were.”

Neuhaus not only boasts chocolates, however. Inside, you will find a menu with breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a full bar, cakes and pies, and even specialty candies to please the rare individual that is averse to chocolate. However, the chocolates remain the most popular dessert at the cafe, Sacher says.

“The chocolates are a major dessert item themselves. If I don’t have a piece of chocolate after dinner, which I try not to do, I will tear the cupboard to pieces. Even if you’ve eaten a lot, you can always eat something sweet afterward. There’s a certain space that doesn’t get filled — a desire.”

Sacher’s carefully chosen chocolates come in a wide variety of flavors, including coconut, chocolate-covered fruit and nuts, toffee, turtle, pretzel and the popular French truffle, which is imported from France. Sacher’s favorite chocolate? “Different days, different pieces,” he says. “I do like chocolate-covered fruit, especially strawberries dipped in chocolate.” He says that the biggest sellers are the truffles, which, along with Neuhaus pralines, happen to be available in gift boxes for the holidays as well.

NEUHAUS CAFÉ

5959 Royal, Suite 626 at Preston 214.739.4600

neuhauscafe.com

TIRAMISU AT PRINCI ITALIA

Tiramisu — the fluffy, light, Italian-born dessert — conjures up images of sipping espresso at a café in Venice. It also happens to be one of Princi Italia’s best-selling desserts.

“Our Tiramisu is very unique because we do it a little bit differently than most people,” says Princi Italia executive chef Kevin Ascolese. “Instead of lady fingers, there is chocolate cake amidst layers of mascarpone cream and dark rum.”

The cake comes topped with chocolate shavings and “leghorn sauce,” the name for a coffee, caramel and sugar reduction that Ascolese says “just makes a great little sauce.”

The rest of the dessert menu, which is all made in-house except for the gelato — and that’s made fresh daily at Paciugo on Forest — rotates seasonally. Princi Italia’s Tiramisu, lemon curd tart and chocolate molten lava cake are all dessert staples at the restaurant, Ascolese says.

“They will never go away; they will be here forever,” he says. “Tiramisu is a dish that people know us for.”

PRINCI ITALIA

5959 Royal, Suite 707 at Preston

214.739.5959

princiitalia.com

SWEET & LIGHT

Whether you’re vegan, gluten-intolerant or just not a big fan of the sugary stuff, these five desserts are sure to appease even the biggest sweet skeptic. Give one of them a chance — you might just find your new favorite treat.

1. NUTTY MONKEY SMOOTHIE AT SOUTHPAW’S ORGANIC GRILL

Bananas, coconut milk and peanut butter are blended together for a delicious treat to sip. Optional additives such as whey protein, fiber and extra fruit add to the health benefits without compromising taste.

6009 Berkshire at Douglas 214.987.0351 southpawscafe.com

2. CHEESECAKE AT BE

RAW FOOD & JUICE

While rarely synonymous with “light,” Be Raw Food & Juice’s cheesecake is made from cashews rather than cheese and comes in flavors such as chocolate or cookies and cream. And it’s vegan, too.

6005 Berkshire at Douglas 214.234.0106, berawfoodandjuice.com

3. FROYO AT YOGURTLAND

Not too many dessert places can boast that their sweets contain vitamin C, calcium and antioxidants, but Yogurtland can. Try the tart yogurt topped with fresh fruit and granola. Four sugarfree flavors, including boysenberry, and pecans and pralines rotate on a seasonal basis.

7700 W. Northwest Highway, Suite 220 at Central Expressway 214.750.9950, yogurt-land.com

4. ACAI BANANA BERRY BOWL AT NEKTER JUICE BAR

For a filling dessert with a crunch, try the acai banana berry bowl. It’s acai, banana, nut milk and berries blended together on top of agave granola topped with bananas, blueberries and strawberries.

6712 Snider Plaza

800.385.1650, nekterjuicebar.com

5. SPRINKLES

CUPCAKES

Now there’s no excuse not to partake in the cupcake craze: Sprinkles famous red velvet cupcakes also come in gluten-free and vegan varieties.

4020 Villanova

214.369.0004, sprinkles.com

Man in the Mirror

Brian Cuban’s struggle with body dysmorphia nearly led to tragic consequences, but now his tale is one of hope

Story by Whitney Thompson

Photos by Kim Leeson

Brian Cuban practiced killing himself by sliding an unloaded .45 automatic pistol into his mouth and pulling the trigger.

While high on cocaine, he felt so disgusted with what he saw in the mirror that he decided to email a friend to get the bullets he needed to end his life.

“I was ready to kill myself,” Cuban says.

Today, Brian may be recognized for being the younger brother of Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who lives about a mile away from him in Preston Hollow. But for most of his 52 years, Brian Cuban has struggled with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a condition that causes people to be so concerned about their own physical appearance that they cannot fully function in daily life.

“Although we are just starting to see people properly diagnosed with BDD, the disorder itself has been around a long time,” says Preston Hollow psychiatrist Dr. Gerald Melchiode.

“BDD is different from narcissism. People with BDD are often late because they are obsessing about what they look like in the mirror. It can be so severe that every time they see their reflection, they stop and worry about how bad they look. It is very serious. People with anorexia, drug addiction, steroid addiction and addiction to plastic surgery are often misdiagnosed, because their underlying condition is BDD.”

Melchiode says that although BDD affects both men and women, there is an added shame for men because it’s socially unacceptable for men to open up about body image.

Cuban chronicles what it’s like to be a man living with the disorder in his book, “Shattered Image: My Triumph Over Body Dysmorphic Disorder,” which was released

in August.

For Cuban, BDD started in his childhood home in Pennsylvania.

“My mom and I had a difficult relationship,” Cuban says. “She had a difficult relationship with her mom. Her mom would call her fat, and then she called me fat when I was a kid.”

By the time Cuban was 11 years old, he weighed 260 pounds. Along with his mom, gym teachers and classmates constantly commented on Cuban’s appearance, driving him deeper into shame and despair.

Cuban says that the BDD didn’t kick in until his freshman year of college at Penn State. After years of torment in high school, he wanted to start fresh. It was 1979, and Cuban began dieting before moving onto campus. One day, he made eye contact with a girl who he overheard telling her friend that Cuban was ugly. It had a profound impact on Cuban’s self-image, and he quickly spiraled into bulimia.

At the time Cuban felt that the only thing that he could control was his food intake. He was obsessed with not feeling bad about his self-image. He became bulimic for 27 years, and for most of those, nobody knew.

In 1986 Cuban moved to Dallas to practice law, and a year later, he began abusing alcohol, steroids and cocaine. Cuban

says he used cocaine because for the few minutes that he was high, he would see somebody in the mirror who was popular, handsome and in shape.

“For the three minutes that I was high, I didn’t have BDD,” Cuban says.

He says that over the years he was a practicing lawyer and a functioning addict, until his worlds started to collide. He made that first suicide attempt in July 2005.

On that day, the friend that Cuban had emailed for bullets became concerned and called Cuban’s brothers. His two brothers immediately took him to Green Oaks psychiatric facility. At the time, Cuban was a practicing lawyer, so he knew what to say to avoid getting committed, he says. Cuban was able to return home that same day.

That summer was not the low point that sent Cuban to recovery.

Within a month he was back on the scene, doing drugs and continuing to hide his BDD from everyone, including his new girlfriend.

The turning point

On April 8, 2008, Cuban went on a twoday bender and blacked out; during that time, he says, he doesn’t remember what happened.

Cuban checked himself into Green Oaks again. Standing in the parking lot, Cuban says, he realized there would be no

Brian Cuban: Kim Leeson

next time for him. He was scared of losing his girlfriend, but he was even more scared of losing his brothers.

“My dad always told me that women come and go, but brothers stick together,” Cuban says. “I didn’t want my addictions to alienate me from any of the people that I loved.”

The next day, Cuban told his therapist about his suicide attempt. Afterward, he wanted to be honest with his family, so he called his dad and admitted that he had tried to kill himself and needed help.

Cuban’s dad invited him to move in and helped him get back on his feet. Without his girlfriend and his dad, Cuban says, he doesn’t know where he’d be.

Although friends and family declined to be interviewed, Cuban personally reiterated that he wouldn’t have been able to move toward recovery without them.

“The next thing I had to do was go to 12-step, because alcohol and steroid addiction were about to kill me.” Cuban says. “Twelve-step gave me the structure I needed to get sobriety under my belt so that I could start addressing the issues from my childhood. It saved my life.”

Writing about his struggle also played a significant role in Cuban’s recovery. He says that through his writing he was able to release his pain and anger without hurting himself or anybody else.

Once he started writing about his disorder, Cuban realized that he wanted to write a book about BDD that addressed men, since there are “tons of books about female body image, but hardly anything to help men,” he says.

Spreading the word

Today, Cuban’s mission is to open people’s eyes to the seriousness of BDD. After every book signing, Cuban holds a Q&A session to help explain the disorder.

Cuban says he hopes that his book will encourage others to get honest about their addictions, the way he did.

“No matter how low it goes, no matter how bad it gets, just drop that wall for one second, take that little step, and you will not be judged,” he says. “There is a wealth of happiness at the end.”

BRIAN CUBAN’S BOOK “Shattered Image: My Triumph Over Body Dysmorphic Disorder” is available at local bookstores and online. For more information, VISIT BRIANCUBAN.COM.

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BUSINESS BUZZ

The lowdown on what’s up with neighborhood businesses

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Make eye exams a part of your Back to School check list. Healthy vision is an important part of the learning process and success in school. Did you know that 80% of what we learn is acquired visually? Regular vision exams will help your child gain the most from their school experience. Call Dallas Eyeworks and schedule a convenient exam with Dr. Meyer.

Dallas Eyeworks 9225 Garland Rd., Ste. 2120, Dallas, TX 75218 214.660.9830

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Preston Center welcomes Ylang 23

Ylang 23 is moving from the Galleria to a new Preston Center location. The highend jewelry store has been in its Galleria location for 28 years. A Ylang 23 sales associate confirmed that the Galleria location will close in January and reopen sometime next year in Preston Center’s Suite 700, which formerly housed the maternity store Pickles & Ice Cream. Pickles & Ice Cream is still open in the center, but now it’s just a few doors down in Suite 400. Ylang 23 features jewelry from designers such as Cathy Waterman, Irene Neuwirth, Jennifer Meyer, Todd Reed, Ten Thousand Things and Jamie Joseph.

Elements Massage Studio opens first Dallas location

Pilates Barre expands to Lovers and Inwood

for. 5959  Royal,  Suite  707 214.739.5959 princiitalia.com

2  Sevy's  Grill If  you  go  to  Sevy's  for  anything, go  for  the  crème  brulee.  It  comes with  one  ramekin  of  vanilla  and one  of  decadent  chocolate  to satisfy  either  side  of  your  palate. 8201  Preston 214.265.7389 sevys.com

3  India  Palace Like  rice  pudding?  You'll  love  the kheer  badami,  a  traditional  Indian rice  pudding  made  with  raisins and  nuts. 12817  Preston,  Suite  105 972.392.0190 indiapalacedallas.com

Elements Massage Studio opened Oct. 5 in the Preston Royal Village East shopping center. The studio is headquartered in Colorado and has 143 locations in 28 states. This is the first Elements Massage Studio to open in Dallas, and the second massage studio opened by owner David Galvanek. He also owns an Elements Massage Studio in West Plano. “Elements was founded on the healing benefits of massage, and we’re looking forward to making a positive impact on our clients’ lives,” Galvanek says. The studio will be open seven days a week. Walk-ins are welcome and monthly membership programs with discounted massage-therapy services are available.

New  shops  at  Park  Lane restaurant  Boca  Chica

Pilates Barre in University Park is slated to open a second location at Lovers and Inwood by the end of November. The new studio will have 14 Megaformers, 20 spring boards, a locker room and a store inside where you can stock up on workout clothes and equipment. Plus, the store will sell Dallas-based Roots Juices. Studio classes include PilatesBody, Bootcamp Barre and PilatesBarre. Bootcamp Barre integrates spring boards, ballet toning, and intense boot camp-style cardio exercises. PilatesBody is a Pilates-reformer-based strength workout, and PilatesBarre is a combination of the two classes. To celebrate the opening, the studio is offering memberships with access to both studios for $219 per month for 12 months. All other packages can be shared at both locations as well.

Al’s Pizzeria to reopen at Bachman Lake

Al’s Pizzeria will reopen in the Village at Bachman Lake shopping center sometime this fall. The pizza joint originally opened in the 1970s but had to close a few years ago when Walmart and Sam’s opened up in their shopping center. The owners of the restaurant signed a lease for a 1,785 square-foot space in a new building under construction in the Village at Bachman Lake shopping center. “We are pleased to be returning to our original location near Bachman Lake in a new, updated building,” says owner Medo Pjetrovic. “We look forward to serving our loyal customers, some who have been coming to Al’s Pizzeria since it first opened in 1974.” —Whitney Thompson

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More business bits

1 Nordstrom opened its in-store Topshop boutique at NorthPark Center on Oct. 4. Nordstrom is the only large U.S. retailer to sell the London-based brand in stores and online. 2 The first J. Crew Men’s Shop in Texas opened its doors at NorthPark Oct. 8. 3 The Plaza at Preston Center hosted the Plaza Style fashion event benefiting Children’s Medical Center. Attendees enjoyed appetizers, a fashion show and a silent auction. 4 Tootsies, also located in the Plaza at Preston Center, hosted the Elisa Project Esteem Fashion Show. The fashion show included appearances from local celebrities to celebrate positive self-image.

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Ylang 23

13350 DALLAS PKWY, SUITE 1300

972.980.0819

YLANG23.COM

Pickles & Ice Cream

VERSION A - Formal

8300 PRESTON, SUITE 400

214.742.5537

PICKLESANDICECREAM.COM

Elements Massage Studio

6025 ROYAL, SUITE 207

214.369.4100

ELEMENTSMASSAGE.COM

Pilates Barre 5425 W. LOVERS

214.706.9988

PILATESBARRE.COM

Al’s Pizzeria 3701 W. NORTHWEST HWY 214-361-8300

ALSPIZZERIADALLAS.COM

Nordstrom NorthPark Center

8687 N. CENTRAL EXPY, SUITE 2000 214.231.3900

SHOP.NORDSTROM.COM

J.Crew Men’s Shop NorthPark Center

8687 N. CENTRAL EXPY, LEVEL 1 469.232.9437

NORTHPARKCENTER.COM

Tootsies

8300 PRESTON CENTER PLAZA 214.696.9993

TOOTSIES.COM/DALLAS

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Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden

Nationally acclaimed ‘museum without walls’. Featured in New York Times, USA Today, Boston Globe & LA Times. 17 Indoor/Outdoor Learning Galleries.

Adventure around every corner for guests of all ages. Over 150 interactive educational games.

Timed tickets required to ensure an enjoyable experience.

Open now with the Autumn at the Arboretum festival, featuring over 50,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash.

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education GUIDE

HIGHLANDER SCHOOL

•Classic education

•Dedicated to the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual development of children

•3 years through 6th grade

•Half-day and full day Kindergarten options

OBSERVATION

November 6 and January 15

Open House January 26, 2014

2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Highlander School

9120 Plano Road, Dallas, TX 75238 214-348-3220

www.highlanderschool.com

Since 1966 The Tradition Continues…

9120 Plano Rd. Dallas / 214.348.3220 / www.highlanderschool.com Founded in 1966, Highlander School offers an enriched curriculum in a positive, Christian-based environment. Small class sizes help teachers understand the individual learning styles of each student. Give us a call for more information.

THE KESSLER SCHOOL

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

LAKEHILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Leading to Success. 2720 Hillside Dr., Dallas 75214 / 214.826.2931 / lakehillprep.org Kindergarten through Grade 12 - Lakehill Preparatory School takes the word preparatory in its name very seriously. Throughout a student’s academic career, Lakehill builds an educational program that achieves its goal of enabling graduates to attend the finest, most rigorous universities of choice. Lakehill combines a robust, college-preparatory curriculum with opportunities for personal growth, individual enrichment, and community involvement. From kindergarten through high school, every Lakehill student is encouraged to strive, challenged to succeed, and inspired to excel.

SCOFIELD SCHOOL

3K through Grade 6 / 214.349.6843 / scofieldchristian.org Open House November 14th 6:30pm Since 1961, Scofield has been helping students joyfully reach their academic potential. Our purposeful and challenging curriculum includes a rich blend of classic literature, writing and phonics instruction combined with a comprehensive math and science program. Caring teachers enhance curriculum with hands-on learning and interactive participation. A student-cultivated garden provides additional opportunities for students to “dig in” to their lessons. Come see what makes SCS the school for your child. Scofield Christian School is accredited through the Association of Christian Schools International (A.C.S.I.)

North Dallas-based real estate firm Ebby Halliday is hosting a food drive to benefit the North Texas Food Bank as a part of its “The Kitchen is the Heart of the Home” promotion. Drop off nonperishable foods now through Sunday, Nov. 17.

People

Herb and Donna Weitzman of Preston Hollow will be honored at the Bnai Zion Texas Gala at the Westin Galleria Dallas on Sunday, Nov. 3. Herb will receive the organization’s Distinguished Humanitarian Award, while Donna will receive the America-Israel Friendship Award This annual event benefits the Bnai Zion Medical Center in Haifa, Israel.

April Box Chamberlain of Preston Hollow will receive of the Outstanding Fundraising Executive Award Nov. 15 at the 28th annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon. Chamberlain has more than 20 years of experience aiding foundations in fundraising. She has most recently worked with the Methodist Health System Foundation, where she launched their assets from $23 million to more than $100 million.

Jesuit Preparatory School alumnus Jordan

Spieth was named the 2013 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year At age 20, he is the youngest winner to make it into the PGA Tour Championship. Spieth also is the first teenager to earn a PGA title since 1931.

For a mere $4.5 million, Raj and Ritu Malik, Preston Hollow residents and founders of Bioworld Merchandising Inc., are the new owners of the iconic M Mansion in Far North Dallas.

Donna Gerard, a Latin teacher at The Providence School in Preston Hollow, won the prestigious American Classic League’s Merita Award for her “sustained and distinguished service to the Classics profession.”

City Hall

Last month, the city’s transportation committee had its first look at the final Complete Streets manual. The plan won’t make it to the city council until January or February as committee members continue to research, but it would serve as a guiding force to making roadways friendlier to pedestrians and cyclists.

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SPANISH HOUSE

5740 Prospect Ave. & 4411 Skillman / 214826-4410 / DallasSpanishHouse.com Spanish House is a Spanish immersion school with two Lakewood locations for children ages 3 months - Kindergarten. We offer half-day and full-day programs, with extended care available from 7:30am - 6:00pm. We also offer after-school and Saturday classes for PK and elementary-aged students, both on- and off-site. Additionally, we have an adult Spanish program for beginning, intermediate and advanced students.

ST. BERNARD’S

1420 Old Gate Ln. Dallas / 214.321.2897 / stbernardccs.org St. Bernard of Clairvaux School has educated children in Forest Hills, Casa Linda and White Rock neighborhoods since 1948. We encourage each student to develop an inquisitive mind, strong moral character and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. The experienced

teaching staff is dedicated to academic excellence with a challenging curriculum and individual attention. We offer affordable tuition, PK through 8th grade, wireless slate technology, extracurricular activities, and after-school care. Please call to schedule a tour.

ST. CHRISTOPHER’S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

7900 Lovers Ln. / 214.363.9391 stchristophersmontessori.com

St. Christopher’s Montessori School has been serving families in the DFW area for over a quarter of a century. We are affiliated with the American Montessori Society and our teachers are certified Montessori instructors. Additionally our staff has obtained other complimentary educational degrees and certifications, including having a registered nurse on staff. Our bright and attractive environment, and highly qualified staff, ensures your child will grow and develop in an educationally sound, AMS certified loving program. Now Enrolling.

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

848 Harter Rd., Dallas 75218 / 214.328.9131 / stjohnsschool.org

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

WHITE ROCK NORTH

SCHOOL

9727 White Rock Trail Dallas / 214.348.7410 / WhiteRockNorthSchool.com

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

ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL

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

ONLY HALF THE MUSIC

we’re gone

A Baptist pastor friend of mine tells the story of the day he met with the late John W. Carlton in his office at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The huge brown desk loomed between them. His steely blue eyes were piercing.

Leaning earnestly across the desk, Dr. Carlton said to him, “Son, we’re all going to die with half our music still in us.”

He was right, of course. We all feel this at funerals. There is “another half of the music” in all of us. None of us has ever completely lived out all our noblest hopes. Few of us ever completely incarnate all our best intentions.

When Robert Louis Stevenson died, one of his friends commented that “Robert died with a thousand stories still inside.” What was true of Stevenson is, of course, true of us. We will all die “with a thousand stories inside,” a thousand things left undone, a thousand kind words unspoken, a thousand feelings of compassion un-acted-upon, a thousand good secrets untold. We’ll still have a lot of good music within us.

The upside of all this is that the human spirit can never run out of creative ventures. No matter our age, there are still more good stories to tell, more beautiful songs to sing, and more friends to collect. And when our lives are over, someone will have to continue the story.

I love the story about Puccini, who wrote a number of famous operas. In 1922 he suddenly was stricken with cancer while he was working on “Turandot.” Many think it was his best work, but he was not able to finish it before the cancer took his life. As he was dying, he begged his students to finish the work for him.

After his death Puccini’s students stud-

ied his new work carefully and eventually were able to complete it. “Turandot” was performed for the first time at La Scala, in Milan. It was directed by Arturo Toscanini, who was one of Puccini’s brightest students.

Everything went beautifully until they reached the point where Puccini had been forced to lay down his pen.

BAPTIST

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

All services & Bible Study 9:15 & 10:45. Trad. & Blended (Sanctuary), Contemporary (Great Hall), Amigos de Dios (Gym) / 214.860.1500

PRESTONWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH / “A Church to Call Home”

Sundays: Bible Fellowship (all ages) 9:15 am /Service Time 11:00 am

12123 Hillcrest Road / 214.820.5000 / prestonwood.org

WILSHIRE BAPTIST / 4316 Abrams / 214.452.3100

Pastor George A. Mason Ph.D. / Worship 8:30 & 11:00 am Bible Study 9:40 am / www.wilshirebc.org

BIBLE CHURCHES

NORTH HIGHLANDS BIBLE CHURCH / www.nhbc.net

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

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

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST

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

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

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

MIDWAY HILLS CHRISTIAN CHURCH / 11001 Midway Road

Sundays: School for all ages 9:30 am / Worship service 10:50 am 214.352.4841 / www.midwayhills.org

METHODIST

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

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

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

PRESBYTERIAN

NORTHPARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH / 214.363.5457

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

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

UNITY

UNITY OF DALLAS / A Positive Path For Spiritual Living

6525 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230 / 972.233.7106 / UnityDallas.org

Sunday services: 9:00 am & 11:00 am

Tears ran down the director’s face as he stopped the music. Putting down his baton, Toscanini turned to the audience and said, “Thus far the Master wrote, ere he died.”

A vast silence filled the opera house. Then, Toscanini picked up his baton and smiling through his tears said, “But, the disciples finished the work.” When the performance at last reached its conclusion, the audience rose as one to applaud the Master and the disciples who continued his work.

We will die with a lot of good songs that have yet to be sung, and a lot of good stories still in us. There’s more than a lifetime of things to do. But I take comfort in knowing that there will be others to pick up the baton.

Others can help us reach our potential, even after

No matter our age, there are still more good stories to tell, more beautiful songs to sing, and more friends to collect. And when our lives are over, someone will have to continue the story.

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.

Senior Living Near White Rock Lake

PRIME LIVING

Wellness for the golden years

Growing older doesn’t mean you have to stop growing, period. Opportunities abound for Dallas-area senior citizens to be involved and active in the community, keeping up with longstanding interests and nurturing new ones along the way.

Those who live within neighborhood retirement centers (or know someone who does) will find there an emphasis on wellness, learning and connections –keeping the mind, body and soul engaged and alive, as it’s described at C.C. Young, a continuing care retirement community.

The C. C. Young campus, located on 20 acres of land

near White Rock Lake, consists of eight buildings and offers services that include independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice and home health. Additionally, The Point, Center for Arts and Education provides creative and fitness outlets for both campus residents and seniors from the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area.

“People don’t come to here to retire. They come here to live,” said Russell Crews, C.C. Young president and CEO. “Our 400-plus residents are continuously seeking activities, resources and offerings appropriate for them.”

We’ll clear it all up for you. Call for Your Appointment Today!

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In this vein, C.C. Young last month led a campaign to launch Senior Thursdays, a collaborative partnership of arts, education, fitness, and dining organizations. The goal is to connect seniors to engaging activities while promoting what D-FW has to offer. Organizations involved with the Senior Thursdays campaign show the community that they have offerings specifically designed for seniors.

Partners include Bass Performance Hall, Dallas Arboretum, Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas Summer Musicals, Dallas Zoo, Fort Worth Zoo, LOOK Cinemas, Nasher Sculpture Center and The Sixth Floor Museum.

Despite the name, Senior Thursdays features activities each day of the week through multiple websites as well as social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter.

Additionally, C.C. Young will soon introduce an expanded sensory therapy program called “The Spirit is Ageless” (or “Ageless” for short). This experience will include music therapy, aromatherapy, and other sensory stimulation. It is based on a program designed by Joyce Simard, who has been working with dementia patients for more than 35 years and is a specialist in geriatric consulting. Simard will visit the campus in November to train staff members and help set up the program.

C.C. Young is also recognized locally for opening its doors to seniors – those 55 and better – to enjoy an array of community programs, many of which are offered at no cost. Yoga, singing, dancing, movies and more are available to seniors looking for opportunities for recreation and time with friends.

At The Forum at Park Lane, the activity program is known as Healthy Generations. An inaugural Park Lane Open putting contest at a 9-hole putting green behind the community proved so popular that it became a regular weekly activity. Since D-FW has so many beautiful courses, residents visit and have lunch at a different course each month.

“The foundation of our programs is based on continually providing opportunities for physical and mental interaction that helps older adults thrive,” said Darrell Baltimore, executive director of The Forum, which is owned and operated by Five Star Quality Care. In independent living, there is morning exercise six days a week, yoga twice a week and Tai Chi twice a week. The Forum also provides exercise opportunities in the health care side of the community that includes assisted living and long-term care.

“We feel there is some truth to the saying ‘use it or lose it’ so in addition to the focus of providing physi-

Debbie Schirico, Au.D Board Certified Doctor of Audiology/Owner

cal exercise and low-impact sessions, we place the same focus on mental exercise opportunities,” Baltimore concluded. Throughout the month, The Forum schedules speakers covering topics such as current events, politics or the arts. The Dallas Library Bookmobile visits monthly and there are resident computers for residents to stay in touch with family members, as well as check their own social media accounts like Facebook.

Ongoing opportunities for residents to monitor their own health include hearing clinics, weekly blood pressure and weight checks and vision support groups. All useful tools, especially the hearing clinics, which may help an otherwise uncommented-upon struggle come to light.

Dr. Debbie Schirico describes hearing loss as an often undiagnosed, invisible handicap, one that can damage relationships and make it harder for seniors to stay mentally sharp. She encourages seniors, their doctors and caregivers to place the same emphasis on addressing hearing loss that they would if the issue were sight or mobility.

“The gift of hearing is too precious to lose, and we are fortunate to have so many advances and options that even patients with just a slight hearing loss can once again enjoy their lives,” said Dr. Schirico, the founder and owner of Total Hearing Care. “Every member of our staff is dedicated to helping every client achieve the highest possible improvement in hearing.”

A past president of the Dallas Association of Hearing Aid Dispensers and a former representative for hearing aid manufacturers, Dr. Schirico is a recognized expert in hearing instrumentation. She understands well that when it comes to something as essential as hearing, one size does not fit all.

The board-certified audiologists of Total Hearing Care treat each client as an individual with specific, unique needs. By listening and understanding the needs of each person, they can find solutions to maximize their hearing.

Dr. Schirico and her team recognize that using hearing instruments can be a challenge, and they are committed to being there to help each person and their families through the learning curve – ensuring that these challenges are met and solved. ◆

Websites

www.ccyoung.org

www.seniorthursdays.org

www.theforumatparklane.com

www.totalhearingcare.com

Please join us at The Forum at Park Lane as we celebrate the completion of our $1.5 million renovation with a special GRAND RE-OPENING event. Experience the fresh new look of our community and meet with members of our leadership team while you enjoy live entertainment, hor’doeuvres, tours, gift bags and more!

THE FORUM AT PARK LANE FEATURES:

• Elegant, full service retirement living with no buy-in fees

• Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing, Respite Stays, and Rehabilitation

• A staff of long-term caregivers

• Healthcare building with free WiFi

• A beautiful and very convenient Park Cities location

• And much more...

Launching into service

LaunchAbility, a local nonprofit that supports children and adults with developmental disabilities, announced its spring event, A Special Evening With Smokey Robinson hosted by Alliance Data. The event is at 8 p.m. March 31 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. Preston Hollow residents Doug and Holly Deason (left) are among the sponsors. Kathryn Parsons (center), the CEO of LaunchAbility, will attend the event, along with Piper and Mike Wyatt (right) of Preston Hollow.

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CLASSES/TUTORING/ LESSONS

ALL AGES: LEARN PIANO WITH WADE COTTINGHAM LakewoodPianoLab.com Since 1998. 214-564-6456

ART: Draw or Paint. All Levels. Lake Highlands N. Rec. Ctr. Jane Cross, 214-534-6829. Linda, 214-808-4919.

ARTISTIC GATHERINGS

Casa Linda Plaza. Art Classes & Drop In Pottery Painting For All Ages. 214-821-8383. Tues-Sat 10am-6pm

GUITAR OR PIANO Fun/Easy. Your Home. 11 Yrs Exp. Reasonable rates. UNT Grad. Larry 469-358-8784

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CHILDCARE

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

EMPLOYMENT

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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Revered reverend

The retired Rev. Mark Craig (left) of Highland Park United Methodist Church was honored Sept. 24 with the Folsom Leadership Award for his efforts in raising $4.5 million for the renovation of St. Paul United Methodist Church in the Arts District. Craig also helped to build an orphanage in Costa Rica and an expansive special needs program at HPUMC. Also pictured are April Box Chamberlain of Preston Hollow and event host Jason Garrett

Local BULLETIN BOARD

BUY/SELL/TRADE

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ESTATE/GARAGE SALES

BUY/SELL/TRADE

FRONT-ROW DALLAS STARS SEATS Join neighborhood group in sharing two Dallas Stars season tickets. We’ll randomly draft seats prior to the season, and everyone has a chance to draft all seats except Opening Night. Seats are in the front row of the Platinum Section, front row of the Upper Level, and second row on the glass next to the Stars goal in the 1st and 3rd periods. Tickets are priced at what I pay the Stars. For info, call 214-560-4212 or rwamre@advocatemag.com

TEXAS RANGERS FRONT-ROW BASEBALL TICKETS

Share prime, front-row Texas Rangers baseball tickets (available in sets of 10 games) during the 2013 & 2014 season. Prices start at $105 per ticket (sets of 2 or 4 tickets per game available). Seats are behind the plate and next to both the firstand third-base dugouts. Other great seats available starting at $60 per ticket. Entire season available except for opening day; participants randomly draw numbers to determine draft order so the selection process is fair for everyone. E-mail rwamre@advocatemag.com or call 214-560-4212 for more information.

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ESTATE SALES & LIQUIDATION SERVICES

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

REAL ESTATE

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LAKEWOOD

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APPLIANCE REPAIR

APPLIANCE REPAIR SPECIALIST

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JESSE’S A/C & APPLIANCE SERVICE

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CABINETRY & FURNITURE

THE CABINET CONCIERGE

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CARPENTRY & REMODELING

ATLANTIS DESIGN-BUILD, LLC

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

D SQUARED Design, Build, Remodel, Additions 214-213-2716

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SQUARE NAIL WOODWORKING

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• 1 & 2 Story Additions

• Complete Renovations

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• Licensed/Insured

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Many references available

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CLEANING SERVICES

AMAZON CLEANING

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

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

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WANTED: HOUSES TO CLEAN

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

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CONCRETE/ MASONRY/PAVING

BRICK & STONE REPAIR

Don 214-704-1722

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

BRICK, STONEWORK,FLAGSTONE PATIOS Mortar Repair. Call George 214-498-2128

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

Swimming Pool Remodels Patios Stone work • Stamp Concrete 972-727-2727

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ELECTRICAL SERVICES

4 U ELECTRICAL SERVICE, LLC We will be there 4 U. 972-877-4183

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

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

MORIN ELECTRIC New/Remodel.Com/Res. Panel Changes/Full Services. All Phases. All Service Work. 469-230-7438. TECL2293

TEXAS ELECTRICAL • 214-289-0639 Honest, Quality. TECL 24668 CCs accepted.

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

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

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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 Great Rates! Keith 214-295-6367

EXTERIOR CLEANING

BLOUNTS HAULING/TRASH SERVICE blountsjunkremovaldfw.com 214-275-5727

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FENCING & DECKS

#1 COWBOY FENCE & IRON CO. Est. ‘91.

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Specializing in Wood, New or Repair.

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

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KIRKWOOD FENCE & DECK

New & Repair. Free Estimates.

Nathan Kirkwood. 214-341-0699

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All Wood Decks, Arbors & Patio Covers

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SPECIALIZING IN Wood Fences &Auto Gates

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FIREPLACE SERVICES

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

FLOORING & CARPETING

ALL WALKS OF FLOORS 214-616-7641

Carpet, Wood, Tile Sales/Service Free Estimates

BEAR FOOT HARDWOODS 214-734-8851

Complete Hardwood Flooring Services

DALLAS CARPET OUTLET Carpet/Wood/Tile. dallascarpetoutlet.com 214-342-1100

DALLAS HARDWOODS 214-724-0936

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

HASTINGS STAINED CONCRETE New/ Remodel. Stain/Wax Int/Ext. Nick. 214-341-5993. www.hastingsfloors.com

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FOUNDATION REPAIR

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• Over 20 Years Exp. 972-288-3797

We Answer Our Phones

GARAGE DOORS

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

HANDYMAN

SERVICES

#1 AT BIG JOBS. NO JOB TOO SMALL. 40+ years exp. Ron Payne 214-755-9147

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

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

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

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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

HOLIDAY DECORATING

Holiday Lighting Installation

Exterior Res.& Comm. Up & Down by appointment only 972.413.1800

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Installation, removal, and materials provided.

Call Jake Geary for quote: 972-591-8383

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

A1 TOP COAT Professional. Reliable. References. TopCoatOfTexas.com 214-770-2863

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

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

BENJAMIN’S PAINTING SERVICE Quality

Work At Reasonable Prices. 214-725-6768

BLAKE CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS, LLC

Complete Painting Interior/Exterior, Stain Etc. Custom Finishes, Custom Texture, Custom Trim www.blake-construction.com

Fully Bonded & Insured. 214-563-5035

MANNY’S HOME PAINTING & REPAIR

Int./Ext. Sheetrock. Manny 214-334-2160

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

ROMEO’S PAINTING INT/EXT. Drywall, Damage Repair. Prep House To Sell. 214-789-0803

TONY’S PAINTING SERVICE Quality Work Since 1984. INT/EXT 214-755-2700

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

HOUSE PAINTING

Exterior & Interior Painting Professionals

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KITCHEN/BATH/ TILE/GROUT

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

MELROSE TILE James Estrello Sr.-installer,40 Yrs. Exp. MelroseTile.com 214-384-6746

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

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LAWNS, GARDENS & TREES

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

A&B LANDSCAPING Full Landscape & Lawn Care Services. Degreed Horticulturist. 214-534-3816

AYALA’S LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICE Call the Land Expert Today! Insured. 214-773-4781

25+ Years Experience

469.774.3147

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WANTED: ODD JOBS & TO DO LISTS

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

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Drywall Doors Senior Safety Carpentry Small & Odd Jobs And More! 972-308-6035 HandymanMatters.com/dallas

WHITE ROCK PAINTING

References. Mark Reindel 214-321-5280

BRIAN GREAM

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BLOUNTS TREE SERVICE Summer Special 20% Off Tree Work. 45 yrs exp. Insured. 214-275-5727

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.

COVINGTON’S NURSERY & LANDSCAPE CO.

5518 Pres. George Bush Hwy. Rowlett 972-475-5888 covingtonnursery.com

LAWNS, GARDENS & TREES

DALLAS K.D.R.SERVICES • 214-349-0914

Lawn Service & Landscape Installation

FOREVERLAWNTEXAS.COM George Berre. Quality Synthetic Grass, Free Est. 214-263-0828

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

HOLMAN IRRIGATION

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

PARADISELANDSCAPES.NET 214-328-9955

Installations of Fine Gardens, Patios, Paths & more!

RONS LAWN Organic Solutions. Not Environmental Pollution. Landscape & Maintenance 972-222-LAWN (5296)

SERIOUSLY METICULOUS Verdant Grounds. 214-763-0492

TAYLOR MADE IRRIGATION Repairs, service, drains. 30+ years exp. Ll 6295 M-469-853-2326. John

THE POND MAN Water Gardens

Designed & Installed. Drained & Cleaned. Weekly Service. Jim Tillman 214-769-0324

TRACY’S LAWN CARE • 972-329-4190

Lawn Mowing & Leaf Cleaning

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

WHITE ROCK TREE WIZARDS Professionals, Experts, Artists. Trim, Rmv, Cable Repair, Cavity-Fill Stump Grind. Emergency Hazards. Insd. Free Est. 972-803-6313

MOVING

ALL-TEX MOVERS Free Estimates. 11Yr. BBB Member. www.all-texmovers.com 214-869-6566

PEST CONTROL

A BETTER EARTH PEST CONTROL

Keeping the environment, kids, pets in mind. Organic products avail. 972-564-2495

McDANIEL PEST CONTROL

Prices Start at $85 +Tax for General Treatment

Average Home, Interior, Exterior & Attached Garage

Quotes for Other Services 214-328-2847

Lakewood Resident

PLUMBING

A2Z PLUMBING 214-727-4040

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

ANDREWS PLUMBING • 214-354-8521 # M37740 Insured. Any plumbing issues. plumberiffic69@gmail.com

Sewers • Drains • Bonded 24 Hours/7 Days *Joe Faz 214-794-7566 - Se Habla Español*

ARRIAGA PLUMBING: Faucet, Sewer, Sink Repairs. Water Leaks. Water Heaters, Gas Testing. Remodels, Shower Pans, Stoppages. Insured. Lic 20754. Since the 80’s 214-321-0589, 214-738-7116,CC’s Accptd

HAYES PLUMBING INC. Repairs. Insured, 214-343-1427 License M13238

JUSTIN’S PLUMBING SERVICE

For All Your Plumbing Needs. ml#M24406 972-523-1336. www.justinsplumbing.com

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

REPAIRS, Fixtures, General Plumbing, Senior Discounts. Campbell Plumbing. 214-321-5943

SPECK PLUMBING

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

POOLS

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“I was hoping you were someone calling to say you had found my stuff. It just happened last night,” George Gunter says about the crime against him when the Advocate reaches out to him.

some papers for his classes and work in a briefcase in his car while he attended the event. While nothing of great value was stolen, the loss of the items in the case was frustrating.

“Some of the things stolen will have no value for a thief, but it will be a big inconvenience for me,” Gunter says.

The Victim: George Gunter

The Crime: Burglary of a motor vehicle

Date: Sunday, Sept. 29

Time: Between 9:15 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Location: 8500 block of Hillcrest

Unfortunately for him, we didn’t have the briefcase or any other items that were taken from his car while he attended a dance at a synagogue. The news was a bit disappointing to Gunter.

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A watch and several dress shirts were also stolen, and Gunter also will have to repair two broken windows. The theft will set him back several hundred dollars.

Lt. Richard Dwyer of the Dallas Police North Central Patrol Division says it is important to avoid leaving anything in your vehicle if at all possible — no matter your location.

“Remember folks, lock-take-hide,” he reiterates. “Please do not advertise what valuables you have left in your car for the taking — it just makes it more tempting for the bad guy.”

If nothing is easily visible, criminals will be more likely to seek an easier target, Dwyer says.

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