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Pet hall of fame

When I first met my wife, she wasn’t a “cat person.” She grew up in a family with dogs, and they were her “go to” pets.

When I grew up, we had a farm overflowing with animals — cats, a dog, cattle and chickens, along with the occasional horse and pig.

My wife’s dogs had the run of her house. They were part of the family, and she talks about the ones that were standouts — Big Dog, CB, Elvis — as she describes their escapades during the long small-town Texas summers.

Animals on our farm, though, were there for a purpose rather than entertainment. The cattle were there to provide food or breed, with their calves sold each year to help pay our bills. The chickens produced eggs to eat, the pigs typically wound up in our freezer, and we always kept one cow to provide our milk each day. The horses were my sisters’ youth agriculture projects, the cats lived in the barn and chased down mice and rats, and the dog was the intruder alarm system.

Anyway, when we married, my wife politicked constantly for a dog. But dogs need lots of attention, and since we both worked outside the home, that wasn’t possible. So I suggested instead that we get a cat, because they sleep most of the day anyway. And so we did.

Our first cat was friendly and loving, but it developed a serious problem that led to a week’s stay at an emergency vet facility. The cat recovered after a long and expensive stay, and when it came home, it loved us just the same.

But it hated — and I do mean hated — everyone else. Which was fine because we didn’t have a lot of visitors back then anyway.

Its eventual replacement has a place in my wife’s pet hall of fame: Spike trailed my wife throughout the house as first one son, and then another, was born and grew. It was common to see all four of them (my wife, two tiny sons and the cat) clambered together in a rocking chair, watching Winnie the Pooh at two in the morning when one son was sick and the other couldn’t sleep.

That cat wanted to be in the middle of everything; he was “Nana Kitty,” the self-appointed third parent. We rescued it from the SPCA primarily because when our almost 2-year-old saw the cat, he accidentally picked it up with an under-the-neck chokehold, and the cat just hung there like a rag doll, enjoying the attention.

Spike lived with us 13 years, until his little body finally gave out.

Now, as I write this column, our two cats (both rescued from local shelters, one after a car accident claimed its front left leg when it was 12 weeks old) are curled up next to my wife. They’re purring and occasionally stirring a bit just to make sure they’re not missing anything.

My wife is now a cat person. She claims she can look at the cats’ faces and tell what they’re thinking.

I look at their faces, and all I see are two round eyes staring back. I’m sure there’s something going on back there, but I choose not to worry about it.

If they’re hungry or thirsty, they let us know. And they’re no longer animals or even pets. Instead, they’re always hanging around with us, just like family.

Because that’s what they are.

That cat wanted to be in the middle of everything; he was “nana Kitty,” the self-appointed third parent.

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Last month Preston Hollow Advocate editor Monica S. Nagy attended two neighborhood high school musicals — Hillcrest’s “Legally Blonde” and W.T. White’s “Holidays with Hermione.” Nagy declared that “American Idol needs to stop by W.T. White” and that the Hillcrest students’ “stellar performances resulted in the best high school theater production I’ve seen.”

Read portions of her reviews below, and find photos at prestonhollow.advocatemag.com.

‘Legally Blonde’

“Senior Madeleine Crenshaw played the part of Elle Woods. For Crenshaw’s first HHS musical, she dominated the stage, but also stepped back and let lead actors like Jacob Mock, Lilly Stafford, Malik Busari, Demarcus Targton, Sara Cagle, Alan Ortiz and countless other student stars draw cheers and shouts from the crowd. The musical was about an hour long, but was so well choreographed and directed that it shocked me when I learned the students have worked on it only since October and not for at least one year. Let me just add one more thing: the leading lady and man are boyfriend and girlfriend in real life. How precious is that?”

‘Holidays with Hermione’

“There’s no doubt that Preston Hollow is packed with talented youth, and each time I visit a local play or musical I begin to wonder where all this talent is coming from. Surely their moms must have pressed headphones blasting Mozart up to their stomachs when these prodigies were in the womb. More than 250 choir, dance and theater students tperformed classics like ‘Silent Night’ and ‘Blue Christmas.’ ”

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Q&A: Mary Pat Higgins

Mary Pat Higgins worked as The Hockaday School’s chief financial officer for 22 years before recently accepting a position as president and CEO of the Dallas Holocaust Museum–Center for Education and Tolerance. We talk with Higgins about how she’ll use her experience to be an advocate for tolerance and educate the city’s youth when she officially becomes the museum’s leader Jan. 1.

What did you do as chief financial officer and associate head at Hockaday?

My functions were to oversee all the business operations, so everything non-academic like development, external affairs and admissions.

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When did you become a board member at the museum?

Two years ago after I met Thomas Halsey, the board chairman at the time. Tom contacted me about going over some information about our endowments at Hockaday, and later asked if I would consider joining the board. It was a cause I was very interested in and passionate about advocating for education. Most importantly I want the schoolchildren that live in our neighborhood to know about the Holocaust so they won’t forget it. Something this museum hasn’t done much of is focus on more modern day examples of prejudice, but what drew me in was to really impact people in the Dallas community to stand up when they see something unjust happening.

Was it difficult for you to accept this position?

It’s been very invigorating and exciting. I’ve been at Hockaday for 22 years and I went to work there when I was 26 years old. They are sort of like my family. There are people at Hockaday that have worked there for almost 50 years, and it’s kind of hard to leave that.

Are you nervous about taking on more responsibility with your new role?

Yes, but I think it’s good to be a little afraid. To be impactful, the museum needs a bigger space. It really is critical for the museum to raise money to have a permanent home. I will have a lot of pressure to raise that money. My role as president will be to support the board. A lot of the nonprofits in the entertainment section are all struggling with the economy. The number of admissions at museum has decreased. It will really be a challenge. Hockaday is very established; it will be 100 years old next year. They have a very fixed and established business model. It’s scary to move to an organization with a much smaller staff and financial resources.

What are you looking to do with the space?

This is 5,000-square-foot rental space. The museum moved here in 2005, and the board leadership has been thinking about a bigger building for three or four years. The museum’s vision is not

to be huge, but to be a building that will add distinction to the city. Also to be large enough to have a couple classroom spaces so when teachers come down and bring their students, they have more time to help them really learn about what they saw. Can you talk more about the spatial issue?

The schematic design was done probably about five years ago and needs to be revisited — what space do we really need and how big it needs to be. That’s something I had a lot of experience with at Hockaday. We went through the complete architectural phase for a building called the Centennial Center. I worked with architects, contractors, the board and the faculty to develop plans for that building. Hockaday is on the cusp of starting that construction hopefully next year.

What is your favorite aspect of the museum?

Having the survivors come here and talk about their personal experiences. It makes it so real. What worries me is that they are aging — I mean it happened 70 years ago. I admire the speakers so much because they come down here multiple times a month and speak to teenagers. What is also admirable is I’ve heard three of them now tell their stories, but from positions of hope. I think so many of them were so grateful to have another chance at life. They have been so resilient. We need to figure out how to best convey their messages when they are gone.

How will you balance working here and not going home full of … ? Despair? Yes.

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I think what will help is that the survivors are the most positive people and are not mired in the past. If I focus on the good we can do, then I think we can be OK. With my two boys, I’ve tried more than anything to teach them to be kind, good people [tearyeyed]. I think that is what really encourages me. Tolerance is almost really not enough. Somehow we have to change society where bullies don’t get to dominate the world. One of my biggest challenges is how to find the right path to have some exhibits about modern day acts of injustice and prejudice without detracting from our central mission.

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When Joe Harberg was 11 years old, two things changed his life: “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” opened in theaters, and the price of a chocolate bar doubled. Harberg collected all the change he had and bought every piece of chocolate his little fingers could afford. Decades later, he refers to himself as the “Chief Chocolateater.” Harberg has his own website, eatmorechocolate.com, where he chronicles his adventures eating confections from candy bars to cakes. “I’m an equal opportunity eater,” he says. “There’s no such thing as bad chocolate.” Since launching his website in 2001, Harberg has attracted more than 30,000 Facebook and Twitter followers. Harberg says while most Americans gravitate toward milk chocolate, he likes it all: dark, light and white. He says he’s eaten one or two chocolate bars from every manufacturer, and also had the opportunity to sit at the “big boys’ table” for the 2012 International Chocolate Awards in London. At the event, he sampled 150 chocolates from different parts of the world in just two days. (Though there were several categories for excellence, Pacari’s Ecuadorian lemongrass chocolate took the gold prize for best-flavored dark chocolate.) Harberg began expanding his global chocolate palate as he traveled the world on business with companies such as Current Energy and Power Brokers, where he had a hand in energy efficiency. Now Harberg relies on chocolate for his energy, with chocolate exploration being his full-time job. “I think I feel better, physiologically,” Harberg says. “It’s part of [chocolate’s] allure.” Harberg says he doesn’t know if he’ll ever complete his quest to ”find the perfect thing because the perfect thing is being made every day.” Harberg is in negotiations with several production companies to roll out an “Eat More Chocolate TV” show by fall 2013. “It’s a $20-billion-a-year industry,” he says. “We consume half as much as Europeans, so I say eat more chocolate — in moderation.”

—Monica S. Nagy

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Out & About

January 2013

Jan. 30

Bill Nye the Science Guy

The famous scientist and TV host of “Bill Nye the Science Guy” speaks at 7 p.m. as part of the Lamplighter School’s Dolores Evans Speaker Series. For decades, Nye has cultivated in kids a love for science and a more scientifically literate society. Reserve a spot at the event online.

Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N. Field, 214.369.9201, thelamplighterschool.org, $15

JAN. 10, 24

‘I’ve got a Nook or Kindle. Now what?’

The holidays are over and many loved ones surely received e-readers. The library has a wealth of e-books available to check out for free. The Jan. 10 class covers how to access library materials on your Nook, and the Jan. 24 class talks about the same topics for Kindle owners. Both classes run 6:30-7:30 p.m. Park Forest Library, 3421 Forest, 214.670.6333, dallaslibrary2.org, free

JAN. 19

‘Jack and the Beanstalk’

This operatic interpretation of the classic children’s tale begins at 2 p.m. The library partners with the Dallas Opera to present the community performance.

Bachman Lake Library, 9480 Webb Chapel, 214.670.6376, dallaslibrary2. org, free

JAN. 26

Junior symphony ball

Juniors and seniors from participating high schools host the 55th annual event from 7:30-11:30 p.m. to raise funds for the Cecil and Ida Green Youth Concert Series. Students can dress up and take part in casino games, dancing, prizes and refreshments. Participating schools include Hillcrest High School, the Hockaday School, the Jesuit College Preparatory School, St. Marks School of Texas, Ursuline Academy and others.

Gilley’s Dallas, 1135 S. Lamar, 214.421.2021, dallassymphonyleague.com, $75

Through Jan. 6

‘The Story of the Nativity’

See the nativity story through Michael Dudash’s oil paintings. The exhibit is open during the museum’s business hours, found online. Dudash’s art and illustration career includes his design of Clint Eastwood movie posters and more than 1,800 original paintings.

The Museum of Biblical Art, 7500 Park, 214.368.4622, biblicalarts.org, $10-$12

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JAN. 27

Gardens 101

This 11 a.m.-4 p.m. class covers basics of gardening for beginners, new Dallas residents or those looking to refresh their knowledge. The cost includes lunch and the book “Easy Gardens for North Texas.”

North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven, 214.363.5316, nhg.com, $60-$65

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Jan. 18

Award dinner

Neighborhood-based organization The Catholic Foundation holds its annual award dinner from 6:30-9:30 p.m. This year, the foundation honors Bob Baillargeon for his work and commitment to Catholic organizations. InterContinental Hotel, 15201 Dallas Parkway, 972.661.9792, catholicfoundation.com, $175 individual tickets

Art in Action Sculpture Demo

10 am – 12:30 pm

Family Tours

Hourly from 10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Yoga in the Garden 11:30 am

Presented by YogaSport (weather permitting)

Creative Writing with The Writer’s Garret 12 pm

Storytime with Dallas Public Library 12:30 pm

NasherKids Live! 1 pm

Creative Dramatics Workshop with Dallas Children’s Theater

NasherKids Meal at Nasher Cafe

11 am – 2 pm

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The second most important meal of the day

Soleo Mexican Kitchen

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Amonth ago, Soleo had neither solidified hours of operation nor a fleshed-out menu. What started as the Velasquez family selling tacos out of a food truck grew to a small chain of 10 taquerias throughout Dallas named El Paisa. Now their eldest daughter, Lupe Velasquez, and her husband, Michael, are bringing their authentic Mexican cuisine to Preston Hollow, with the restaurant’s “hard opening” set for the second week of January. Manager Maricela Camarena says they realized most Americans’ tastes might not be suited for Mexican delicacy dishes such as tongue tacos, so they instead offer menu items such as sunrise enchiladas and torrejas, more commonly known as French toast. Brunch is available 11 a.m. 2:30 p.m. on the weekends. Soleo orders fresh eggs daily, and makes its own chorizo and corn masa for tortillas. Camarena says Soleo will stick to its roots as a family restaurant. “We have no plans to open two, three or four Soleos,” she says. —Monica s. nagy

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2 Mozart Bakery

You’ll be tempted to order one of the artful sweets, as they are crafted in such an abstract way, but try the raisin bread for breakfast. Toasted and with a smidge of butter, it hits the spot. The macaroons are also a palate pleaser, if you crave something sweet at sunrise.

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3 Eden Restaurant and Pastries

Stop by Sundays at 11:30 a.m. for brunch that is served until they run out of hollandaise, which is almost never. For $14.95, dishes such as the eggs Benedict, eggs Oscar or pork tenderloin come with a fruit plate, assorted breads and muffins, country fried potatoes, coffee, a chocolate-dipped strawberry and a choice of toast, bagel or English muffin. 4416 W. Lovers Lane eden-dallas.com

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Drink on the cheap

Château Font-Mars Picpoul ($10) France

In 2004, shortly after the Advocate’s annual Cheap Wine extravaganza and $10 Wine Hall of Fame made its first appearance, I wondered about the future of cheap wine: “The news for those of us who worry about inexpensive wine has not been good. ...”

Turns out I worried way too much.

This year, for the 11th annual Hall of Fame, I added eight wines, and could have put in twice that many. Wine producers, for whatever reason, seem to have decided that the future of the business rests with well-made, affordable wine. Who can argue with that?

The new wines: the Ipsum and Zestos Spanish whites, brought into the United States by Patrick Mata’s Ole Imports, perhaps the best Spanish wine importer in the world; Australia’s Yalumba Y Series, and especially the shiraz/ viogner, riesling and rosé, which may be the beginning of a revolution in Aussie wine; a French pinot noir, Luc Pirlet Pinot Noir les Barriques Reserve; a California syrah from Mandolin; and Château Font-Mars Picpoul, a French white wine. Five wines dropped out from last year, most because they’re no longer available in the Dallas area.

The holdovers in the Hall of Fame include Notorius, a white wine from Sicily, which represents the couple of dozen Sicilian wines that I have enjoyed over the past four years; the $10 wines from California’s Bogle Vineyards, and especially the old vine zinfandel and petite sirah; and the Yellow+Blue 1-liter boxed wines, and especially the torrontes from Argentina.

Also, Dry Creek Fume Blanc, a stellar sauvignon blanc from California; La Fiera Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, a classic Italian red made with the montepulciano grape; and the Santa Julia+ Argentine torrontes and malbec.

Finally, two Spanish sparkling wines, or cavas Cristalino and Segura Viudas; and the countless Gascon wines, white blends from southwestern France, that have become available in the United States over the past year, such as Domaine Tariquet, Domaine Artigaux, Domaine de Pouy, Domaine D’Arton, and Domaine Duffour.

—Jeff Siegel

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

Ask the wine guy

How many calories in a glass of wine?

About 100 in a five-ounce glass, which is the same as an eight-ounce light beer o r a f l ou r t o rtill a.

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Sloppy Joes

This old standby was made for a cold January evening and some great $10 wine, like the La Fiera.

GROCERY LIST

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 onion, finely diced

1 bell pepper, finely diced

4 garlic cloves, minced

DIRECTIONS

1 celery rib, finely diced

1/3 tsp dried thyme

Salt and black pepper to taste

1 1/4 pounds ground beef chuck or sirloin

1/2 c ketchup

1/2 c beer

3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Hot pepper sauce to taste

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add vegetables and seasoning, and sauté 10 minutes, until onions are clear but not browned.

2. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up any lumps, just until browned, 3 to 4 minutes.

3. Add liquids, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 15 or 20 minutes until thickened. Serves 6, takes 30-40 minutes (adapted from Joy of Cooking)

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DO PrESTOn HOLLOW LIKE a TOurIST

Appreciating

the

unique, fun and beautiful things our neighborhood has to offer

Our neighborhood — it’s the place where we live out most of our days. Where we — often robotically — run errands, taxi around our children, pick up the dry cleaning, sit in traffic and perform myriad mundane tasks. Sometimes, as it plays host to our busy lives, home can lose its magic. This new year, stop for a moment, take a step back, and have a look at Preston Hollow and the city that surrounds it, through fresh eyes.

Story by Monica S. Nagy • Photos by Danny Fulgencio and Can Türkyilmaz

MUSEUM OF BIBLICALART

7500 Park Lane

214.368.4622 biblicalarts.org

In 2005 a fire destroyed the Museum of Biblical Art and 2,500 works, but that didn’t stop the board of directors from building a grander museum encompassing more than 30,000 square feet. Its art represents biblical themes from all backgrounds and denominations. Scott Peck, co-director and curator, says people don’t realize the breadth of Judaica at the museum, and that’s a surprise for many Jewish visitors. The museum has a number of exact casts from Michelangelo sculptures, and that’s not even the main attraction. Standing at 40 feet wide by 12 feet high, artist Ron DiCianni’s largest work, “The Resurrection Mural,” is a portrait of Christ in oil on canvas with brilliant strokes of color. The mural took more than two years to create and was commissioned by the museum. “The idea is that art is a gateway and window into your spiritual world,” Peck says.

s Jesuit DAllAs museum

12345 inwood

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Salvador Dali, Dale Chihuly, Diego Rivera, Glenna Goodacre, Yaccov Agam, Frantz Courtens and Miguel Zapata. These artists’ works are among the Jesuit Dallas Museum’s 500 pieces that span 2,000 years. The museum is located on the college preparatory school’s campus but is separately chartered and open for tours by calling one week in advance. Docents guide visitors through the collection of paintings, ceramics and photography for free while school is in session, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Don’t miss the photography gallery’s recent acquisition, the non-altered photograph “Arabella” of a young girl dressed in lace and splashed with nontoxic powdered paints that sweep across the frame.

AAron FAmily Jewish Community Center

7900 northaven

214.739.2737

jccdallas.org

You don’t have to be of Jewish lineage to attend one of the many events at the Jewish Community Center, also known as the “J.” The center casts a wide net with events like its upcoming Zumbathon from 2-4:45 p.m. Jan. 6. One of the J’s annual highlights is a major theatrical production directed by Linda Leonard, a Dallas actress/director, and performed by its adult theater troupe, the J Players. This year they will present the musical rendition of “Titanic” from Feb. 21–March 2. Call Judy Cohn at 214.239.7115 for more information about the theater.

NORTHAVEN TRAIL northaventrail.org

The Northaven Trail is a 12-foot-wide east-west hike and bike route that runs along Northaven from Valleydale near the Jewish Community Center to Preston. It’s not just for dedicated runners and cyclists — rest areas and limestone benches cater to more casual users, and Fido will appreciate the dog stations. It’s even a great place to catch a flick. Neighbors brought their blankets and picnic baskets to last year’s movie night, relaxing at St. Michaels respite area between Preston and Central to watch “The Princess Bride,” says Ben Johnston, Friends of Northaven Trail board member. The next movie night takes place this spring, he says, so check the website for updates. The trail isn’t yet complete; the plan is to connect Northaven’s east end to White Rock Creek Trail near the Cottonwood Trail. Find up-

dates on the progress online, plus details on future public workshops where you can give your two cents.

TECHNIQUE, LE CORDON BLEU’S STUDENT-RUN RESTAURANT

11830 Webb Chapel,Suite 1200 chefs.edu/student-life/restaurants

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts isn’t just for students; it’s also for those who want to experience a little fine dining without paying the price. The student-run restaurant, Technique, is open to the public and offers three- or four-course meals for $30 or less. Students work under the supervision on an on-site chef, and prepare food using sustainable ingredients and classic techniques. Reserve a table online.

ROYALCHINA

6025Royal,Suite 201 214.361.1771

royalchinadallas.com

This family-owned Chinese restaurant opened in 1974 after “Buck” ShuChang Kao, a retired Chinese army colonel, emigrated to Dallas. Kao’s son, George, now owns the revamped restaurant at the northeast corner of the Preston Royal Shopping Center. The updated open kitchen features a dumpling bar where patrons can sit and watch the “Dumpling Ladies,” Yu-Xia Zhong and Hwa-Juan Shen. They hand-make dumplings for everyone’s diet, whether you want pork, chicken, shrimp, vegetable or gluten-free. Try to slip into a seat at Royal China during the week, because it gets pretty packed on weekends.

TJ’SSEAFOOD MARKET

11661 Preston, Suite 149

Market/TakeOutOnly

214.691.2369

tjsseafood.com

Explore the coasts with your taste buds and a quick trip to TJ’s to try out the selection of fresh shellfish that arrives daily. The imports range from Nantucket Bay scallops and Boston steamer crabs to West Coast Kumamotos and Nova Scotian Salutations. “We have a selection that nobody in Dallas can even touch,” owner Jon Alexis says. “We have so much weird and funky stuff.” The menu varies from day to day, and it’s not odd for the market to carry 12 different types of oysters in one month. Alexis notes that while shellfish are delectable, they’re also “sneaky healthy” because they are low in fat and cholesterol, and are good sources of protein. Want to merge sea and grill? Join your neighbors for grilling demos that start this month, but usually don’t draw crowds until February or March when the weather starts to warm. Find the calendar of events at tjsseafood.com.

KATY TRAIL

katytraildallas.org

Thanks to funding from Friends of the Katy Trail and recent construction, there are several picturesque points at which to access this 3.5-mile paved, treelined linear park. By foot or wheel, hop on Katy near SMU at Airline and Beverly (the closest entrance to our neighborhood) and head south. Along the way, snag a healthy salad at Company Café or savor a beer on the Katy Trail Ice House patio. Relax at scenic Lee Park, or opt to stop and shop trendy West Village. The trail ends at Victory Park, just a block away from the brand new Perot Museum of Science and History. For those simply looking for a little exercise, Katy is a suitable, albeit often crowded, spot for jogging or recreational cycling, but save the speed racing for the road.

BUSINESS BUZZ

The lowdown on what’s up with neighborhood businesses

Send business news tips to LIVELOCAL@ADVOCATEMAG.COM

T. Hee Greetings and Gifts

Consumers love the gift of laughter T. Hee Greetings and Gifts doesn’t carry a thing anyone needs, but shoppers can’t seem to get enough of the fun products they want. If goofy, sassy or sentimental accoutrementsalone fail to fill customers with good cheer, the charismatic store owners, Tony Doles and David Farris, are guaranteed to inspire smiles. Despite opening their original T. Hee boutique in Lake Highlands on the eve, practically, of the economic slump, the duo has managed to thrive. They opened a second store in Lakewood in 2010, and last month opened a third location in Preston Hollow, on Luther Lane in Preston Center.

Coats to fight off colds St. Bernard

Sports customers donated about 5,000 new and gently used winter coats at the Inwood Village location. Customers received $30 gift cards to the store per coat donation. St. Bernard exceeded its original goal of collecting 3,600 coats, and ultimately gave away $15,000 in store gift cards. The coats were distributed to the homeless via The Stewpot and Crossroads Community Services.

More business bits

Lifelong Realtor brings back fond childhood memories Realtor Ebby Halliday of Preston Hollow surprised the owners of a home listed for sale with her company, Ebby Halliday Realtors, when she stopped by Mary Lynn and Skipp Swayze’s $1.25 million Preston Hollow home. Halliday learned through the listing Realtor, Lydia Player, that the Swazyes had met the Dallas real estate icon when they were children. Mary Lynn Swayze recalls meeting Halliday at NorthPark Center in the ’60s while Halliday was giving out candy canes to her and other children. “I remember her telling me that she sold homes. That stuck with me because she was a woman working outside the home. My mom worked outside the home, and that was unusual in those days. I was impressed that she was a working woman, too,” she says. Swayze says she’s also impressed that the 101-year-old Halliday is still at it.

6030 LUTHER LANE, SUITE 160 214.660.5351

T-HEEGIFTS.COM

St. Bernard Sports 5570 W. LOVERS LANE, SUITE 388 214.357.9700

STBERNARDSPORTS.COM

The Stewpot 408PARKAVE. 214.746.2785

THESTEWPOT.ORG

Crossroads Community Services 1822 YOUNG STREET 214.560.2511

CCSDALLAS.ORG

Ebby Halliday Realtors

4455 SIGMA 972.387.8100

EBBY.COM

Central Market 10720PRESTON 972.860.6500

CENTRALMARKET.COM

Calypso St. Barth Home 4040VILLANOVA 214.750.0261

CALYPSOSTBARTH.COM

1 Central Market at 10720 Preston has The North Texas Food Bank’s “Farm to Table” 2013 calendars for $20 each. Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist David Leeson shot the calendar’s photos, and each sale provides 60 meals to North Texans in need. 2 Calypso St. Barth Home hosted author Tom Felicia at its Plaza at Preston Center location for his book signing of “American Beauty: Renovating and Decorating a Beloved Retreat,” with a forward by Tina Fey.

ListingRealtor Lydia Player, RealtorEbbyHalliday and homeownerMary Lynn Swayze

FIRST BAPTIST ACADEMY

1606 Patterson St. Dallas / 214.969.7861 / fbacademy.com

THE HIGHLANDER SCHOOL

9120 Plano Rd. Dallas / 214.348.3220 / www.highlanderschool.com

ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX SCHOOL

1420 Old Gate Ln. Dallas / 214.321.2897 / stbernardccs.org

WHITE ROCK NORTH SCHOOL

9727 White Rock Trail Dallas / 214.348.7410 / WhiteRockNorthSchool. com.

LAKEHILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Leading to Success. 2720 Hillside Dr., Dallas 75214 / 214.826.2931, lakehillprep. org

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

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

ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL

6121 E. Lovers Ln. Dallas / 214.363.1630/ ziondallas. org

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SCHOOL OF CONTEMPORARY BALLET DALLAS

1902 Abrams Pkwy., Dallas / 214.821.2066 / schoolofcbd.com

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL

9635 Ferndale Rd. Dallas / 214.348.8070 / spsdallas.org

of our readers say they want to know more about private schools.

SPANISH HOUSE

5740 Prospect Ave. Dallas / 214.826.4410 / DallasSpanishHouse.com

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

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

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH / www. gracebiblechurch.org

Sunday Worship: Traditional 9:00 am; Contemporary 10:30 am

Adult Bible Classes both hours /11306 Inwood Rd./214.368.0779

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

DISCIPLESOF CHRIST

CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH / 4711 Westside Drive / 214.526.7291

Sunday Worship 11:00 am ./ Sunday School 9:45am

Wed. Bible Study 5:00 pm./ www.cccdt.org / ALL are welcome

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

METHODIST

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

9:30 – Sunday School / 10:30 – Fellowship Time

10:50 – Traditional & Contemporary Worship

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

SHORELINE DALLAS CHURCH / 6800 Town North Dr. 75231

ShorelineDallas.com / 469.227.0471 / Pastor Earl McClellan

Everyone’s Welcome at 9:00 & 10:45 am / Children’s & Youth Ministry

PRESBYTERIAN

KING’S PARISH ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

kingsparish.com / Rev. David Winburne / Worship at 10:00 am

Meets at Ridgewood Park Rec Center / 469.600.3303

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

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MOMENTS OF ZEN

It’s hard work to lead a Zen-like life

A recent column by Joy Brennan, a PhD candidate at the University of Chicago Divinity School, takes on the subject of Zen. At the end of each episode of Jon Stewart’s “The Daily Show,” there is a “Moment of Zen” — a clip of something restful and quiet, meant to give the listener a moment free of stress and distraction, suggesting our need to silence the many voices and noises that clamor for our attention in a hectic world. This is not a bad thing, because most of us need a few moments like that throughout the day. We need a good dose of inner peace.

However, suggests Brennan, this “Moment of Zen” reveals a general lack of understanding of what Zen really is.

“Zen appears to have a lot to do with spas, tea, yoga and the kind of physical beauty that is attributed to the radiation of inner peace,” she writes. Zen is portrayed as “formless, undemanding and perhaps even absurd.”

The problem Brennan has with this portrayal is that it is, to put it simply, just not accurate. Real Zen Buddhism is actually demanding and highly structured. Students of Zen commonly meditate for six hours or more, getting up in the wee hours of the morning to begin a disciplined schedule of meditation and work. It is a discipline far more demanding than most of us would feel comfortable with, and it is through this discipline that inner peace comes.

While I am not a Zen Buddhist, but a Presbyterian minister, I find an important message in Brennan’s reflections. Whatever our religious identity, so many of us want a religion that gives peace and tran-

quility without the discipline. Just as images of waterfalls and soft music do not do justice to the disciplines required of the real practitioners, our common religious practices do not do justice to faith’s demands. While I understand our need to find ways to stop, breathe and reflect, there is more to the life of faith than rest periods.

What we tend to forget in my tradition is that, along with inner peace, faith also

demands attention to love and justice. We tend to forget that the same Jesus who reminded us to be like the lilies of the field also told a parable about separating the “sheep” from the “goats” — that is, those who served “the least of these” from those who didn’t. I find it fascinating that each group was unconscious of their actions. Those who served respond with, “When was that?” while those who ignored the plight of others asked the same question. In other words, people who care and people who don’t have one thing in common: They either served or failed to serve unconsciously.

Brennan concludes that faith — real faith — is “not a walk in the woods.” Yes, faith offers the gift of badly needed inner peace, but we often fail to realize that this peace comes as a result of a disciplined life of care and love for others.

Whatever our religious identity, so many of us want a religion that gives peace and tranquility without the discipline.

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.

Hillcrest is totally, like, the new pink

Madeleine Crenshaw, at far left, plays Elle Woods in Hillcrest’s production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical”. Lilly Stafford, middle, and Malik Busari’s characters’ flirtatious comedy had the audience in hysterics.

A night to remember with W.T. White

More than 250 choir, dance and theater students took the stage for W.T. White’s first holiday musical, “Holidays with Hermione”, about a woman in her late 70s, Lady Hermione Spencer, who recollects Christmases past.

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CLASSES/TUTORING/ LESSONS

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

ARTISTIC GATHERINGS

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

DRUM & PIANO LESSONS Your location. UNT Grads, Betty & Bill. View BucherMusicSchool.com or call 469-831-7012

JEWELRY Making Parties at Art Gallery. BYOB & creativity. All else included! jewelrymakingparty.com or 1-855-254-6625

LEARN GUITAR OR PIANO Beginner Drums. Fun/Easy. Your Home. UNT Music Grad. Larry 469-358-8784

LOCAL TEACHER WHO TUTORS Algebra 2, Pre Cal, Calculus. Your Home/Mine. Melissa-MS. 817-988-0202

VOICE TEACHER with 38 years experience. MM, NATS www.PatriciaIvey.com 214-769-8560

BULLETIN BOARD

CHILDCARE

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

EMPLOYMENT

AIRLINE CAREERS Begin Here. Become an Aviation Maintenance Tech. FAA Approved. Training. Financial Aid, if qualified. Housing available. Job placement assistance.

AIM 866-453-6204

CREATE INCOME From The Internet. One On One Coaching & Group Support. www.MonthlyResidual.net

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

I’M LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME ASSISTANT Must be a Go Getter. Computer Wiz. Call BJ Ellis 214-226-9875

SERVICES FOR YOU

AT ODDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER? Easily Learn Essential Skills. Services include Digital Photo Help. Sharon 214-679-9688

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

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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

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

Future Providence political aides

Brannon Farrow, a seventhgrade student at Providence, beams alongside Gov. Rick Perry at a recent field trip to the capitol with his classmates.

Below: Anne Gilliam is all smiles when shaking hands with the governor.

Color Up for children

Kelsey and Rich Coady co-chaired the second annual Color Up event for Children’s Cancer Fund, a casino night fundraiser benefiting pediatric cancer research and programs for children undergoing treatment.

BBULLETIN BOARD

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EStAtE/PROBAtE MAttERS Because every family needs a will. Mary Glenn, J.D. maryglennattorney.com • 214-802-6768

tRANSLAtIONS English, Spanish, & French at affordable rates. LenguaTutoringAndTranslation@yahoo.com or 214-331-7200. REAGAN MCLAIN LEE & HATCH,

North Central Expressway, Suite 690 Dallas, Texas 75206

Pet ServiceS

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

Dallas’ First Doggie Daycare Featuring “Open Play” Boarding

• 14,000+ sq. ft. Play Area Inside

• 5,000+ sq. ft. Play Area Outside

• 15 Lux Suites w/ Webcams

• Grooming All Breeds

• Training & Obedience Classes 6444 E. Mockingbird at Abrams www.deesdoggieden.com • 214-823-1441

In-Home Professional Care Customized to maintain your pet’s routine In-Home Pet Visits & Daily Walks

“Best of Dallas” D Magazine Serving the Dallas area since 1994 Bonded & Insured www.societypetsitter.com 214-821-3900

Buy/Sell/trade

MAvS/DALLAS StARS tICkEtS Neighborhood group needs partners for great Dallas Mavs/Dallas Stars seats — tickets are priced at our cost; 2 seats for each game. Mavs seats are in Platinum Level Section 204, front row; Stars seats are Section 123, Row B (second row from the glass).

E-mail rwamre@advocatemag.com or call 214-560-4212. We have great Rangers seats available, too!

tOP CASH FOR CARS Any Car, Truck. Running or Not. Call for Instant Offer. 1-800-454-6951

We Pay $$$ for Kids Stuff!

Children’s Clothing – Youth Size 16

Furniture, Equipment, Toys, Books and More!

Payment on the spot for all items accepted 6300 Skillman St @ Abrams Rd, 214.503.6010

eState/GaraGe SaleS

CLUttERBLAStERS-EStAtE/MOvING SALES

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aC & Heat

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Building Services

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appliaNCe repair

APPLIANCE REPAIR SPECIALIST

Repair, Sales. 214-321-4228

JESSE’S A/C & APPLIANCE SERVICE

TACLB13304C All Makes/Models. 214-660-8898

Serving your Neighborhood Since 1993

Repairing: Refrigerators •Washer/Dryers

• Ice Makers •Stoves • Cooktops • Ovens 214✯823✯2629

CarpeNtry & remodeliNg

ATLANTIS DESIGN-BUILD, LLC

Complete Remodeling. 40 Yrs Exp. Additions. 1 & 2 Story. Kitchens, Baths. Small Jobs To Entire House. Renovation & Design. Full Time Supervision. Licensed/Insured. Free Estimates. 281-761-4648

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

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

KITCHEN AND BATHROOM SPECIALISTS

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

O’BRIEN GROUP INC. Professional Home Remodel. Shannon O’Brien. 214-341-1448 www.obriengroupinc.com

PREVIEW CONSTRUCTION INC.

James Hardie Cement Siding. Energy Star Windows. Kitchens-Baths-Additions & More. 214-348-3836. See Photo Gallery at: www.previewconstruction.com

RENOVATE DALLAS

214.526.8533

Installation & Repair

QuigleyAC.com

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SQUARE NAIL WOODWORKING

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

THE CLIENT’S CONTRACTOR www.CuttingEdgeRenovationsLLC.com

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

CLEANING BY LT

Full Service House Cleaning, Personal Errands, Parties, Rentals. Linda 214-566-7743

LAST MINUTE House Cleaning. When no one else will clean I will. Bonded. Leslee 214-438-7790

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

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

THE MAIDS Angie’s List Award! Deep cleaning specialists, Eco-friendly supplies. 972-278-6000

WANTED: HOUSES TO CLEAN 20 yrs. exp., Reliable, Great Prices, Excellent Refs., Free Estimates. No Crews. Sunny 214-724-2555

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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

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

IQUEUE MEDIA COMPANY 214-478-8644

TV Installation, Computer Repair, Security.

ConCrete/ masonry/paving

BRICK & STONE REPAIR Don 214-704-1722

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

CONCRETE REPAIRS/REPOURS

Demo existing. Driveways/Patio/Walks

Pattern/Color available 972-672-5359 (32 yrs.)

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

eleCtriCal serviCes

FenCing & DeCks 214.692.1991

EST. 1991 #1

COWBOY FENCE & IRON CO.

SPECIALIZING IN Wood Fences &Auto Gates

cowboyfenceandiron.com

972-926-7007

"You Know Us"

Locally owned and operated since 1980

www.northlakefence.com 214-349-9132

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

Flooring & Carpeting

Taking pride in our work

WHITE ROCK FLOORS Hardwoods New/Refurbished Ceramic Tile

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Old fashioned work ethic.

214-293-7039

FounDation repair

• Slabs • Pier & Beam

• Mud Jacking • Drainage

• Free Estimates

• Over 20 Years Exp. 972-288-3797

We Answer Our Phones

garage Doors

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glass, WinDoWs & Doors

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

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ANTHONY’S ELECTRIC Master Electrician. TECL24948 anthonyselectricofdallas.com

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

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

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

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

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

FenCing & DeCks

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4 QUALITY FENCING Call Mike 214-507-9322 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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Decks, Arbors, Fences, Patio Covers Trex Decking & Fencing.

STEEL SALVATION Metal Art, Unique Crosses, Funky Fire Pits. steelsalvation.com Local Resident 40+Yrs. 214-283-4673

CUTTING EDGE FLOORING Hardwoods, Carpet, Tile. New/Repair. 972-822-7501

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WORLEY TILE & FLOORING

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HOLMAN IRRIGATION

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THE POND MAN Water Gardens

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No more tailgatiNg for mike.

Mike Molthan had been having some medical issues that week.

“I went to the hospital with migraines and high blood pressure,” he says.

Doctors kept him for a couple days to make sure everything was OK. As if things weren’t bad enough, one night when his wife returned from visiting him in the hospital, the tailgate on his 2011 Chevy Silverado pickup truck had been stolen.

The tailgate will cost a few hundred dollars, Molthan says, but his insurance will probably cover it. In recent days, he says his health issues have subsided and he is trying to stay positive and take things in stride.

“This is very minor to me,” he says of the stolen tailgate. “It’s not a big deal.”

The Victim: Mike Molthan

The Crime: Auto accessory theft

Date: Monday, Nov. 19

Time: Between 6:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.

Location: 6600 block of Mimosa

Dallas Police Major Bill Humphrey of the North Central Patrol Division says this type of crime is tough to prevent.

“It doesn’t take long to remove a tailgate, even a locked one, making it a more elusive crime,” he says. “The average one to replace is around $1,200, according to some websites. We are seeing some of these types of offenses, but not consistently. With the cameras on some of the new tailgates, their costs obviously increase, which may make them more of a lucrative target.”

Humphrey advises residents to consider some additional safety items that can be purchased from a dealer or vehicle accessory store. And always call 911 when you see unusual or suspicious activity, he adds, giving police the best chance to make an arrest.

Sean Chaffin is a freelance writer and author of “Raising the Stakes”, obtainable at raisingthestakesbook.com. If you have been a recent crime victim, email crime@advocatemag.com.

3:14 2 12000

Time of afternoon when officers received a call about a suspicious man entering an empty school bus on 729 W. Jefferson

The Dallas Area Parkinsonism Society will meet at 1 p.m. Jan. 14 at University Park United Methodist Church. The program is provided by Dr. Elymra Encarnacion, a movement disorders specialist at Baylor Health Center. Call the society at 972.620.7600 for more information.

The Catholic Foundation awarded $733,000 in grants to 21 Dallas area organizations and schools in the Diocese of Dallas totaling $1.43 million for 2012. Jesuit College Preparatory School received $18,000 for energy conservation windows as a part of the foundation’s goal to help update campuses and facilities.

education

W.T. White, Hillcrest and Thomas Jefferson high school students will participate in a regional academic decathlon Jan. 25 and 26 at Emmett J. Conrad High School. The Preston Hollow students will compete alongside students from eight other Dallas ISD schools. The Dallas ISD teams are competing with Richardson, Plano, Highland Park, Garland and Rockwall.

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Elizabeth Solender of Preston Hollow received the top honor, the Circle of Excellence Award at the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network annual convention in Chicago. Solender brings her background in nonprofits and real estate to her role in CREW. She is president of commercial real estate and consulting company Solender/Hall, Inc.

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Number of officers it took to pry the bus door open after they showed up and found the man sitting in the front seat and trying to set fire to papers in his lap

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Block of Inwood where the school bus originally was reported stolen from at 1 a.m.

Source: Dallas Police Department

5626 NETHERLAND COURT $1,695,000 GREG PAPE

4406 PARK LANE $1,595,000 LAURA GRAVES

5530 PEBBLEBROOK

4628 COLLEGE PARK DRIVE $650,000 MAYO REDPATH