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Radiation oncologist Dr. Raquibul Hannan is offering a new approach to patients whose cancer has spread. By combining his research in immunology with a radiation therapy pioneered here called stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR), he can stimulate supercharged white blood cells to help patients fight off cancer. These “i-SABR” trials are one of many trailblazing options you’ll find at UT Southwestern. Where scientific research, advanced technology, and leadingedge treatments come together to bring new hope to cancer patients.

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ONLY IN PRESTON HOLLOW: A DAY TO REMEMBER

On a Saturday afternoon in March, Jack Evans (left) and George Harris celebrated their marriage during a reception at Northaven United Methodist Church where they are members. Although unrecognized by the state, the couple exchanged vows after a 53-year courtship with help from the Rev. Bill McElvaney, who in officiating, risked losing his credentials since the Methodist polity restricts its clergy from officiating such unions.

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Women’s Advanced Surgical Procedures

When you need to have a gynecological procedure performed, you want confidence in your surgical team’s experience and expertise. At Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, we have handled women’s surgical needs for over 30 years. Plus, we were the first hospital in Texas to be named a Center of Excellence for gynecological surgery by the American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery. Using advanced technology and techniques, the team of physicians on the medical staff will care for you before, during and after the procedure. Ask your doctor to have your gynecological procedures done at Texas Health Dallas.

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A lot of people seem to enjoy spilling their guts on the internet. I am not one of those people. I am more of an online lurker. I like watching other people make fools of themselves or share advice, but I rarely feel compelled to add my two cents. Generally, if I wait long enough, someone smarter or gutsier will say what I would have said anyway.

For years, my college hosted something called a “listserv” (I don’t know why there’s no “e” on the end of the word). People posted whatever was on their minds about workrelated issues, and other people commented as if they were yelling down the dormitory hall to friends, or sometimes at enemies.

People used their real names on the listserv because that was the rule. If you had something to say, the rest of the group made you stand behind (and sometimes eat) your words. The group offered the ultimate in self-policing, often becoming loud and raucous in an entertaining way, assuming you weren’t caught in the crossfire.

Some of the commenters occasionally became vicious, and there were a few examples of the pack savaging wounded prey. I always think it’s odd that people seem so eager to say seemingly everything on their minds in front of peers; remaining mean and mad takes a lot of energy.

All of this is a precursor to the listserv’s death, which we were told was hastened by the cost of running it. Apparently, it’s expensive to run a listserv, even as Google offers something similar for free. So people were instructed to move over to Google and continue sniping, advising, seeking advice, showing off and lurking there.

An interesting thing happened on the listserv’s death lap, though. One regu-

lar participant suggested that, given the group’s pending demise, it would be a good idea to get to know each other better.

It was a small thought and kind of late in the game considering the savagery some of the commenters had wreaked upon each other over the years. But the commenter forged on anyway, talking about what she has done since graduation: Turns out she is working on a national magazine, starting up an online writing community, freelancing for other online publications and considering a return to teaching. Nothing earthshaking, perhaps, but interesting and admirable nonetheless. She seemed happy, and not in a superior way.

And then a remarkable thing happened: Former combatants chimed in with their personal updates. Some were heartwarming (odds overcome, challenges won), and others were sad (personal issues, lost jobs), but all seemed offered in the spirit of connection and reconnection. As the list of detailed responses passed 100, I learned a lot about what makes people tick by reading how they’ve bounced around and still wound up moving forward.

I’m sure this type of personal introspection wasn’t part of the listserv’s original goal. It was simply an unexpected byproduct of people, most of whom knew each other only through the glow of computers or phones, wanting to reach out and touch others they assumed, or perhaps hoped, were on a similar journey.

The internet was established as a communications vehicle. But we all know that just because we’re communicating online doesn’t mean we’re actually saying anything useful. That was more often than not the case here, too.

But in the end, people wound up being inspired not by technology but by the stories technology allowed them to share.

I didn’t tell anyone my story, remaining a lurker to the bittersweet end. Maybe I should reconsider my engagement quotient, having peeped into the lives of so many others.

Or maybe I’ll just click on over to Google and see what’s happening.

Rick Wamre is president of Advocate Media. Let him know how we are doing by writing to 6301 Gaston, Suite 820, Dallas 75214; or email rwamre@advocatemag.com.

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WHAT YOU’RE MISSING

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A few of her favorite things

Preston Hollow designer/blogger Kyle Knight shares her tips for home trends

Kyle Knight doesn’t have an interior design degree, but her stylish Preston Hollow home became the portfolio that launched her career.

“Friends started asking me to design their houses,” she says. “I knew that people wanted to hire me before I even began telling people I was for hire.”

She moved to the neighborhood from Lakewood in 2009 and started a blog, knightmovesblog.blogspot.com. There, she chronicled the redesign of her new

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abode, which is full of clean lines, fresh color palates and unexpected pattern mixing.

Drawing from a strong art background, Knight exhibits in her home a style all her own (if you ask her where she found a certain piece, chances are she had it specially made). You don’t have to be an expert to break the mold of the Pottery Barn catalog. Knight shows us how:

BUILD ON A NEUTRAL COLOR PALATE.

Knight’s muted gray walls and ivory sectional give her freedom to accessorize with bold colors and patterns from area rugs to reupholstered armchairs to intricately designed lamps. She combs estate sales, consignment stores and even Craigslist for one-of-a-kind pieces that she can re-create for her space. “This is such a design town,” she says. “There are a lot of great resources.”

IT’S OK TO MIX PATTERNS.

But don’t go crazy with it. “There’s definitely a formula,” Knight says. Stick with complementary colors, and pair largescale patterns with small-scale ones. “If you keep consistent colors, those patterns won’t fight with each other. And you also need a healthy dose of non-patterned things.”

WALLPAPER IS BACK.

It’s been back for a few years, actually. But it’s no longer limited to the loud, floral designs our grandparents had. It can add a subtle hint of glamour to a room. Knight’s home office is covered with light-gray-and-white zebra print, and somehow, it works.

ART SHOULDN’T BE AN AFTERTHOUGHT.

Knight developed an appreciation for art early in life and worked in a gallery after college. “My taste in design is highly influenced by my taste in art.” Art is the soul of good interior design, so don’t choose a piece just because it fits an overall aesthetic, she advises; make sure it has meaning and provokes feeling. Otherwise, you might end up with a nice-looking room full of lifeless images.

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home swaps a family room for a high-tech movie theater

A cannonball whizzes past your head, hurtling toward the floor of your ship, and your body braces for impact. But just before the panic sets in, you remember that you aren’t standing alongside Russell Crowe in the action/adventure film “Master and Commander,” but rather sitting on a couch inside a Devonshire home.

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This powerful viewing experience is exactly what homeowner Nicholas Wood aimed to achieve last summer when he began transforming his upstairs family room into a home theater. He wanted to distinguish his space from the standard home theater and captivate his guests with high-tech,

cinema-quality sound.

Wood estimates that the sound system emits about 18,000 watts of power.

“It’s about the same amount of power in a commercial movie theater, packed into a room about a tenth of the size,” he explains.

He says typical home theaters have around 500-1,000 watts. The formidable audio system, projector and lighting all are controlled via iPhone from the palm of his hand.

With all the electronics installed, Wood addressed soundproofing to ensure optimal audio inside the room while preventing any on-screen explosions from resonating outside the

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room. He embraced the engineering challenge, and using acoustically transparent fabric, fire-retardant rock wool and two inches of soundproofing material in the walls, the home theater came to life. However, the work of designing a stylish interior to camouflage the electronics remained.

“You usually see a popcorn machine and a red curtain in a home theater, and I always thought that was kind of cheesy,” Wood says.

He designed all the fixtures and decor for the room using three-dimensional computer software before having everything custom-built. He went for a “library look” with a geometric Greek key design across the ceiling beam and on the Roman blackout shades adorning the windows.

“There’s definitely an old-cinema quality to the theater,” Wood says.

Whitney Thompson

"It’s about the same amount of power in a commercial movie theater, packed into a room about a tenth of the size."

Out & About

April 2014

April 27

13th annual Turtle Creek Home Tour

Tour four luxurious high-rise homes, along with a residence built by noted Dallas architect Lionel Morrison, 1-5 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Turtle Creek Association, a local nonprofit preservation group. For $125 per person, attend a posttour after-party 6-8 p.m. at the newly renovated Sky Club atop The Mayfair at Turtle Creek. Park Creek Place, 3625 N. Hall, 214.526.2800, turtlecreekassociation.org, $45-$60

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APRIL 4

Maximize Your Life with Jillian Michaels

As part of a nationwide tour, “The Biggest Loser” coach guides participants through steps to achieve fitness goals, promote a positive self-image and realize their potential, starting at 7 p.m.

Southern Methodist University McFarlin Auditorium, 6405 Boaz, Suite 101, jillianmichaelslive.com, 214.768.3139, $30-$160

APRIL 4

Stories of Freedom

Musicians Merima Kljuco, Benjamin Butterfield, Art Rowe and Seth Knopp, and mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabo perform “Leoš Janácek: The Diary of One Who Disappeared,” and “Music of the Book: The Sarajevo Haggadah” at 7:30 p.m. One story follows a peasant boy who vanishes from his village to follow his gypsy love, and the other chronicles the exodus of an entire people and their extraordinary circumstances.

Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora, 214.242.5100, nashersculpturecenter. org, $10-$25

APRIL 5

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

Attend a silent auction with an Easterthemed children’s party, participate in a hat contest and enjoy live music 2-4 p.m. Linda Faulkner, who served as social secretary to the White House and special assistant to President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan, speaks on “Backstage at the White House.” Proceeds benefit local missions. Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, 9800 Preston, 214.368.6348, phpc.org, $28

APRIL 5

It’s in the Sauce

Sonny Bryan’s hosts a flavorful fundraiser to benefit four local non-profit organizations. Chefs Dean Fearing, Dexter Samuel, Kent Rathbun (of Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen) and Tre Wilcox will each create a barbecue dish using Sonny Bryan’s signature barbecue sauce 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Guests can sample and vote on all four creations.

FOX 4 News anchor and Preston Hollow resident Clarice Tinsley emcees the event. South Side on Lamar, 1409 South Lamar, 214.428.4848, sonnybryans.com, $20

April 4-5

ARTsPARK

Arts and cultural organizations from across North Texas come together to encourage citizens to make art a part of their everyday lives. Learn a new creative skill, hone a talent, join a like-minded group and watch live performances, programs and demonstrations noon-4 p.m. April 5. New to the fifth-annual free festival is a ticketed pre-party, ARTsPARK After Dark, 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 4. NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central, 214.363.7441, artsparkntx.org, free-$25

APRIL 10

Gender Justice Film Festival

From 6:30-9 p.m. the Marcella Project hosts a screening of two compelling documentaries, “Nothing Like Chocolate” and “What I Have Been Through Is Not Who I Am.” Both stories examine issues of gender, ethics and global justice.

Inwood Theatre, 5458 W. Lovers, themarcellaproject.com, 214.790.7939, $20

APRIL 12

Crawfish for a cause

Get your hot sauce ready, because it’s crawfish season again. From 6:30-11:30 p.m. slurp some mudbugs at a live auction benefiting Franklin Middle School and Hillcrest High School. Buy tickets by April 9.

The Lake House Bar & Grill, 7510 E. Northwest Highway, 214.762.6957, dsherr@airmail.net, $45-$75

APRIL 18

Doolittle Raid

Living History personality Don Houk will portray World War II aviation icon Jimmy Doolittle and discuss the raid on Tokyo at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Don’t miss the display of the 1938 Stinson that Doolittle flew some 140 times between 1938 and 1940.

Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon, flightmuseum.com, 214.350.3600, $5-$8

APRIL 24

Big D Barbecue Battle

From 5-8 p.m. the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce hosts a barbecue tasting contest where guests can compete for prizes, enjoy live music and savor some smoky barbecue. Sponsorships are available at additional cost, but the networking is free.

Valley View Center at Midtown, 1331 Preston, ndcc.org, 214.368.6485, $750 per member team space

J Diane Colter, DDS

J Diane Colter, DDS

Dr. Colter specializes in comprehensive dental care for infants, children, teens and children with special needs.

“ We recognize every child is unique and we strive to make sure his or her dental visit feels like it’s tailored just for them.”

Dr. Colter and her staff want children and their parents to feel comfortable about their visit to the dentist in the warm, caring and inviting office of All About Kids Dentistry.

Delicious

Brunch

Brunch

conjures up images of friends and family lingering over eggs, breakfast potatoes, bacon and, hopefully, a mimosa or two. Add some pleasant spring weather, three patio areas and impeccable service, and you just might be talking about a weekend brunch at Woodlands American Grill. The restaurant has standard brunch fare — French toast, eggs Benedict, biscuits and gravy — but with little touches that up the ante. For instance, the berries that accompany the French toast are drizzled with

a perfectly sweet honey, breakfast potatoes are flavored with Parmesan and truffle oil, and the avocado cream and crab that top the eggs Benedict elevate the brunch classic to a new level. “A lot of people compare us to Houston’s because of the upscale yet casual feel of the restaurant, but the menu is more unique,” says managing partner John Nickolas. Items named after local neighborhoods are an example of that, such as the Hillcrest Pita, which contains smoked brisket, scrambled eggs, feta, chipotle aioli,

chopped greens, avocado, tomato, caramelized onion, and pickle, served with a fruit kebab. To drink, choose from freshly squeezed juice, coffee or, for just $2, enjoy a mimosa or a Bloody Mary. You can come for brunch with a group or solo, Nickolas says. “People call this the ‘Cheers’ of Preston Hollow, because you will always see somebody you know when you walk through the door.”

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Crab eggs benedict at Woodlands American Grill.

Photo by Mark Davis

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Spice up your weekend brunch by ordering the chilaquiles tradicionales, with chicken, sautéed onions, serrano peppers, tomatoes and black beans served on a bed of tortilla strips and topped with eggs, salsa and queso fresco. The $2 mimosas don’t disappoint, either.

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From 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, enjoy $1 Bellinis and non-traditional brunch items such as the “savory waffle”: a waffle filled with bacon, mozzarella, Parmesan and jalapenos, topped with a sunnyside-up egg and hollandaise sauce.

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THE WELCOME TABLE

A slice of cake and a glass of Champagne are typically the perfect combination to end any celebration, but if you have a love for design and desserts, you will want to spoil your guests with a lovely dessert buffet. Whether it’s for a simple baby shower or an extravagant wedding, you are sure to send your friends home feeling extra special.

Dessert buffets are becoming more popular and provide something sweet for everyone’s taste. Start with a theme such as what you are celebrating or seasonal colors. While deciding on the menu, include baked goods, candies, confections and the perfect cocktail.

Mint green and gold are two of my favorite spring colors, and my favorite item on this dessert table is the toasted coconut marshmallow.

Kristen Massad writes a monthly column about sweets and baked goods. The Preston Hollow resident graduated from the French Culinary Institute in New York City and owned Tart Bakery on Lovers Lane for eight years. She blogs about food and lifestyles at inkfoods.com.

Dessert table featuring toasted coconut marshmallows: Photo by Kristen Massad

Toasted coconut marshmallows

GROCERY LIST

4 envelopes unflavored gelatin

²⁄³ cup cold water

2 ½ cups granulated sugar

½ cup water

²⁄³ cup light corn syrup

½ teaspoon coconut extract

2 cups toasted coconut

DIRECTIONS

1. Brush 9x13-inch baking dish with vegetable oil and line with plastic wrap. Sprinkle ½ cup toasted coconut to cover the bottom of the pan.

2. Pour ²⁄³ cup water into the bowl of the mixer with whisk attached. Sprinkle gelatin over water and let stand until softened, about 5 minutes.

3. In a medium saucepan, stir together sugar, corn syrup and ½ cup water and bring to boil, stirring often. Continue boiling until syrup reaches 238 F on a candy thermometer (soft ball stage).

4. Turn the mixer on low and add syrup to gelatin. Beat on low until slightly cooled and then gradually increase speed to high. Continue beating until the mixture is cool and peaks form.

5. Pour mixture into prepared pan (over toasted coconut). Immediately sprinkle ½ cup toasted coconut to cover the top of the marshmallows.

6. Allow marshmallows to cool and become firm, about 3 hours. Pour remaining toasted coconut into a bowl. Dust a cutting board with confectioners sugar and coat your knife with oil. Cut marshmallows into desired size and toss each piece in toasted coconut to coat completely. Store marshmallows in airtight container for up to 1 week.

Makes 28-30 2-inch-square marshmallows

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BOLD blue world

By Emily Toman | Photos By Jeanine Michna-Bales

Our Easter Week services begin on Good Friday with a special celebration of baptism and Communion, and culminate with two services on Easter Sunday.

Childcare is available for children (birth through kindergarten) and for those with special needs. To sign up, e-mail lcole@prestonwood.org.

April 18: 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 20: 11:00 a.m. En Español: 11:00 a.m. Nuevo Servicio en Español comenzando Domingo de Resurrección

For Easter Week services at our Plano and North (Prosper) locations, visit our website: prestonwood.org/easter

Hillcrest Road, Dallas, TX 75230

A black, wallpapered accent wall adds depth to the master bedroom. “Some people think black is too overpowering, but it’s actually the opposite.”

Our neighborhood is known for its sprawling estate homes that sit on double-digit acreage behind towering iron gates. But hidden in the corners of our stately locale are modest yet ultra-modern abodes with some surprising features.

Take, for instance, the townhome on Shadow Bend Drive, a stone’s throw from Franklin Middle School. While it may not appear distinguished from the street, the world inside is full of unexpected design elements, most notably the floor-to-ceiling blue accents and the Zen-like texture of one living room wall, backlit with rotating colored lights.

“I’m known for bold colors,” says homeowner Jeffrey Johnson, an interior designer. “It’s a great way to add personality and character to a room.”

Johnson and his partner, Stephen Bulgarelli, have lived here three years, but before they arrived, the home had been gutted and abandoned for at least six months — a remnant of a failed remodel. New Leaf Construction bought the property in April 2010 and began to salvage it.

“We grabbed it the day it went on the market,” says Scott Powell, New Leaf’s owner and general contractor. “It was destitute to most, but I loved the potential I saw.”

Powell and his team had to repair some of the previous work and rearrange the floor plan; it was almost impossible to tell what went where.

“It’s like solving puzzles,” he says. “We didn’t know what we were working with. We had to take two steps back and have new plans drawn.”

With its lofted ceilings, flexible floor plan and large clerestory windows, the house already was poised for a modern redo — not the typical mid-century type seen throughout Preston Hollow but rather following the later trends of the 1970s and ’80s, Powell says.

“The house definitely lends itself to contemporary architecture.”

The project took only a few months to complete, with the focus on a few major areas. The fireplace was rebuilt and given a clean, gray finish with accent tiles. The kitchen

received a complete overhaul. Powell took a nontraditional approach to designing the backsplash; it took meticulous planning to achieve the scattered yet orderly look against the all-white cabinetry.

Johnson and Bulgarelli later added

nary innovations, to be exact.

“Our life revolves around food,” Johnson says.

Most of the distinct features throughout the four-bedroom home came from Johnson’s design expertise. After 17 years in telecom, he decided

the LED lighting over the countertops and along the floor beneath the lower cabinets. For them, the kitchen is one of the most important places in the home, since Bulgarelli is a chef for Brinker International — the senior director of culi-

to pursue his real passion and launched his own interior design business.

“I’ve always loved working with patterns and textiles,” he says. “I knew I wanted a career change.”

His use of color characterizes each

“I’m known for bold colors. It’s a great way to add personality and character to a room.”

The first guest bedroom uses cool colors, contrasted by the second bedroom, which carries warm colors throughout.

<< A textured, backlit wall, made from bamboo pulp arranged in a seesaw pattern, provides the focal point of the living area.

area of the 3,800-square-foot house one upstairs guest bedroom is full of warm reds and oranges, while the other has cool shades of blue.

The master suite continues the sea of blue seen around the home (“We love water,” Johnson says), but it also features a black accent wall, which, contrary to popular belief, can actually make a room look larger.

“People are afraid to use black,” Johnson says. “Some people think black is too overpowering, but it’s actually the opposite.”

Johnson and Bulgarelli buy most of their furniture new and tend to reupholster pieces that need updating. However, the hold and dynamic abstract art in almost every room isn’t from some expensive collection.

In their own haphazard way, they create the professional-looking pieces themselves, and the result is often full of color and texture. If they later decide they don’t like it, they take it down and create a new one, in just a day or two.

Another repeating feature in the home is the image of Buddha from the life-sized statue behind the front patio gates to the small trinkets on the bathroom counters. Johnson and Bulgarelli don’t identify themselves as Buddhists; they just appreciate the aesthetic.

“It’s calms us,” Johnson says. “We’re both very busy individuals.”

The house still is a work in progress as Johnson continues phasing out some of the less modern pieces, such as his rustic and traditional dining room table. All in all, he aims for designs that won’t go out of style.

“I try to think of something that’s timeless,” Johnson says. “The biggest trend that I’m finding is going into more clean lines. People are going for ‘less is more.’ ”

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Highlander School

9120 Plano Road, Dallas, TX 75238

214-348-3220

www.highlanderschool.com

Since 1966 The Tradition Continues…

There are two lasting GIFTS we can give our children: One is ROOTS and the other is WINGS.

Articulation Therapy Camps & Language Therapy Camps

Morning & Afternoon Sessions

June 9th – July 3rd

(Mon and Wed or Tues and Thurs)

July 14th – August 7th

(Mon and Wed or Tues and Thurs)

For more information contact Elizabeth Thurman at 469-964-1554 ethurman@inspirepediatrictherapy.com Inspirepediatrictherapy.com

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Ages 2-6 yrs • AMS Affiliated

For nearly 30 years we have been giving children the opportunity to develop at their own pace in a safe and nurturing environment.

• Computer

• Chinese

• Spanish

• Ballet

• Drama

• Godly Play

• Chess Class

• Gymnastics

• Fine Art

7900 Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75225 214.363.9391

www.stchristophersmontessori.com

Make this summer one to remember by sending your child and their grandparent(s) to Grandparents University® This two-day event allows kids ages 7-12 to study two of 10 “majors” alongside their grandparents. They can even spend the night in a dorm for the full college experience! Majors range from robotics to apparel merchandising to geocaching. Get the full list and register today at call.unt.edu/GU or call 940.565.3481 for more information.

CLAIRE’S CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL

8202 Boedeker Dr., / (214) 368-4047 / clairesdayschool.com At CCDS, we encourage a child’s sense of exploration and discovery in a loving, nurturing, and safe environment. We offer a parent’s day out program with a play-based curriculum fostering socialization, motor skill development, and an introduction to academics for children aged 4mo – 3yrs. Our preschool for children aged 3-5 further develops these skills, along with a more focused approach to pre-math and pre-reading. At CCDS, we have developed our own science, math, and reading enrichment classes to ensure kindergarten preparedness for every child. We make learning fun!

HIGHLANDER SCHOOL

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.

INSPIRE PEDIATRIC THERAPY

5439 Glen Lakes Dallas Tx 75231 / 469-9641554 / ethurman@inspirepediatrictherapy. com / Inspirepediatrictherapy.com Inspire Pediatric Therapy is excited to offer enjoyable and exciting camps this summer for articulation and language therapy ages 3-5.These intensive four week camps will increase your child’s articulation and language in a fun day camp setting. During each session your child will receive individual and group therapy. Camps include summer themes, rotating centers, snacks and games. Call to register today. Spots are limited. Inspire also offers private speech therapy for all children.

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.

SPANISH HOUSE

5740 Prospect Ave. & 4411 Skillman / 214-826-4410 / DallasSpanishHouse.com

Spanish House is a Spanish immersion school with two Lakewood locations for children ages 3 months - Kindergarten. We offer half-day and fullday 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. 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.

UT DALLAS CHESS CAMP

800 W. Campbell Rd., Richardson 75080 / (972) 883-4899 / utdallas.edu/chess ) 2014

Summer Chess Camp Campers learn while they PLAY. Chess develops reading, math, critical and analytical skills, and builds character and self-esteem. Just don’t tell the kids…they think chess is fun! Join beginner, intermediate or advanced chess classes for ages 7 to 13 on the UT Dallas campus. Morning (9am-noon) or afternoon (1-4pm) sessions are available June 9-13, June 16-20, July 14-18, July 21-25 and extended playing classes. Camp includes t-shirt, chess board and pieces, trophy, certificate, score book, group photo, snacks and drinks. Instructors are from among UT Dallas Chess Team Pan-Am Intercollegiate Champions for 2010-2012!

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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.

WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL

100 S. Glasgow Dallas 75214 / 972-502-4400 / woodrowwildcats.org A proven college preparation program and a true high school experience. Woodrow graduates attend, year after year, our state’s and country’s finest colleges including Texas, Texas A&M, Baylor, TCU, Tech, West Point, Georgetown, Duke, North Carolina, Princeton and Yale, often with meaningful scholarships. With academic programs equaling the best private and magnet schools, Woodrow’s diverse student body also enjoys a traditional high school offering arts, music, dance, theater, math and science clubs, debate and writing competitions and a broad, inclusive and successful sports program, with cheerleaders and drill team. “It’s all at Woodrow and it works.”

YORKTOWN EDUCATION

5170 Village Creek Drive Plano, 75093 972-733-0800 YorktownEd.com Yorktown

Education is an independent, academically challenging school for grades 1-12. With a customized Do What You LoveTM curriculum, students are educated with higher standards at earlier ages. Education is personalized based on performance and not on age or grade levels. Yorktown graduates are in the top 1% of the country for SAT & ACT results and have a 100 percent college acceptance rate, with an average of $150,000 in college credit and scholarships. Enrolling first through 12th grade for the 2014-2015 school year.

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.

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BUSINESS BUZZ

The lowdown on what’s up with neighborhood businesses

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Top Pot Doughnuts to replace Elevation Burger

We’re swapping burgers for doughnuts at the northwest corner of Hillcrest and Northwest Highway. The Seattle-based chain Top Pot Doughnuts will take over the space formerly occupied by Elevation Burger. This is the first out-of-state expansion for Top Pot. The chain’s handmade doughnuts, which originated from a secret 1920s recipe, have appeared on The Food Network and The Travel Channel. The Top Pot business model moves away from “the fluorescentlit fast food aesthetic” and toward a more inviting atmosphere where people want to stay a while. No word yet on an opening date.

Purple Cow closed for good

After 16 years of serving up burgers, milkshakes, and hot dogs, Preston Hollow’s Purple Cow restaurant closed March 5. The Dallas Morning News reports that owner Vicki Bell, who closed two of the three Purple Cow restaurants last year, is considering leaving the restaurant business altogether to start a new venture repurposing furniture. Bell took over the company after the original owner retired last year. The burger joint, known for its kid-friendly fare and adult friendly booze-infused shakes, also served breakfast and participated in community fundraisers. Purple Cow’s self-professed claim to fame was being the only restaurant in the world that sold purple Blue Bell ice cream.

Through the Keyhole closes after 40 years

Through the Keyhole, the longtime miniatures hobby shop at the southeast corner of Preston and Forest, closed March 15 after 40 years of business in Dallas. “It’s sad,” says owner Gayle Harrison Pompa. “There’s just not enough people doing miniatures anymore.” Through the Keyhole specialized in miniature dollhouse items — including figurines, furniture and mini-decor, down to the tiniest details. Pompa says popularity in the hobby has declined; the serious miniaturists are mostly older folks. And the other business killer? The internet. Pompa has operated Through the

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Keyhole with her mother, Dorothy — who is now 97 — since 1974, starting in the Olla Podrida Mall before relocating to Preston/Forest 18 years ago. “We feel like we had a good run,” Pompa says.

Elixir Juice Bar opens in The Shops at Park Lane

Elixir Juice Bar is now open in the The Shops at Park Lane (in the old Freshberry spot). Elixir will serve smoothies, cold-pressed juices, juice cleanses and other health foods. Though the Park Lane space was once home to a bevy of chilly and fruity treats, unlike its predecessor, Elixir Juice Bar’s beverages won’t contain any sorbet, frozen yogurt or artificial sweeteners. The juice bar is the New York-based company’s first store outside of the northeast.

LK Swim Academy now enrolling at The J Swimmer and four-time Olympic gold medalist Lenny Krayzelburg has earned several accolades for his backstroke prowess since competing in the 2000 and 2004 Olympics. Since then, Krayzelburg has opened a dozen swim school academies across the country. His first swim school in Dallas opened March 11 in the Jewish Community Center. The year-round swim program, dubbed the LK Swim Academy, offers classes for students as young as 3 months old through adults. Designed by Krayzelburg, the core purpose is “to inspire water safety and increase self-confidence and independence,” according to the website.

1 Soleo Mexican Kitchen on Hillcrest and Northwest Highway has closed. 2 The popular low-cost, high fashion retailer Zara is scheduled to open in NorthPark Center, but not until late 2016. 3 Nespresso Boutique, part café, part retailer, opened in NorthPark Center on Level One between Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. 4 The California-based fast casual pizza joint Project Pie signed a lease to open in Preston Center next to Hopdoddy.

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Top Pot Doughnuts (coming soon)

8611 HILLCREST, SUITE 195 TOPPOTDOUGHNUTS.COM

Elixir Juice Bar 8084 PARK, SUITE 141 214.361.2252 ELIXIRJUICE.COM

LK Swim Academy at The J 7900 NORTHAVEN 214.239.7141

JCCDALLAS.ORG/SWIM

Nespresso Boutique 8687 N. CENTRAL 800.562.1465

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Through the Keyhole: Photo by Advocate staff

ANGLICAN

ALL SAINTS DALLAS / 2733 Oak Lawn / 972.755.3505

Radical Inclusivity, Profound Transformation. Come and See!

9:00 & 11:00 am Sunday Services. www.allsaintschurchdallas.org

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 / 972.820.5000 / 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 9:30 am

Worship 8:30 & 10:50 am / Rev. Deborah Morgan-Stokes / 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

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

ASH-SMUDGED SOULS

Take time to linger in the shadowy places

For churches that observe the season of Lent, I have found over the years that some find these “40 days plus Sundays” that lead up to Easter to be a solemn time. With its emphasis on self-examination, and perhaps self-denial, it reminds us that unless we prepare in the shadows, the light of resurrection will lose its power. Thinking of this, I sat down on one Lenten afternoon and put these thoughts in a poem. Perhaps the lines that follow will help explain the spirit of the season.

On Ash Wednesday

I was serving the gluten-free body and blood (love takes all kinds of forms these days), as I watched ash-smudged souls walk the aisle to have death washed off them with wine.

The music was somber, fitting I thought, for an occasion so full of dust and shadows. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a friend who goes to a church I’ll not name but where they play rock and roll Christian music and lots of people come, young ones, hungry ones.

I could tell that the ashes upset him, confused him as did the music, somber (again), and in a minor key. Smudges of death and sad music are not welcome in some places; after all, the world knows enough sadness. So we sing alleluias in a major key, trying hard to chase away the dark.

But it’s Lent, I think. It’s good for us to walk through the valley, to linger in the lengthened, shadowy places. It’s good for us to sing songs as sad as grief because those places are there in us, and if not visited, they are lonely places. Don’t worry, my friend, there will be time for alleluias.

One morning, past the dark places there will be a sunrise, a morning after, that explains everything. Wait, my friend, for the alleluias, wait in the dark, for the wait is worth it.

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

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Wrestling champs

Trinity Christian Academy sophomore and Preston Hollow resident Jack Mueller (center) won the Prep National Championship title for the second year in a row, finishing first in the 113-pound weight class at the national tournament in Pennsylvania. Additionally, Mueller and senior Thayer Atkins (left) earned Prep All-American honors. Junior Garrett Clifford (right) also was named a Prep AllAmerican honoree.

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AIRS launch party

Professor and chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dr. Rod Rohrich and his wife Dr. Diane Gibby hosted a private cocktail party at their Preston Hollow home for the Dallas launch of Alliance in Reconstructive Surgery (AIRS), an organization that helps fund breast reconstruction for mastectomy patients and offers education to the medical community, caregivers and advocacy organizations.

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SPECIALIZING IN Wood Fences &Auto Gates

cowboyfenceandiron.com

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

FLOORING & CARPETING

N-HANCE WOOD RENEWAL. No Dust. No Mess. No Odor. nhance.com. 214-321-3012.

WILLEFORD HARDWOOD FLOORS 214-824-1166 • WillefordHardwoodFloors.com

Restoration Flooring

HANDYMAN SERVICES

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

HOUSE PAINTING BRIAN GREAM

PAINTING

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

25+ Years Experience

469.774.3147

Hardwood Installation · Hand Scraping Sand & Finish · Dustless restorationflooring.net

FOUNDATION REPAIR

• Slabs • Pier & Beam

• Mud Jacking • Drainage

• Free Estimates

• Over 20 Years Exp.

972-288-3797

We Answer Our Phones

GARAGE DOORS

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

UNITED GARAGE DOORS AND GATES Res/Com. Locally Owned.214-826-8096

GLASS, WINDOWS & DOORS

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

CLEARWINDOWSANDDOORS.COM

Replacement Windows & Doors Free Estimate 214-274-5864

DOVETAIL CUSTOM SHUTTERS Louis Wiggins 214-342-0889 dovetailshutters.com

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

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

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

HONEST, SKILLED SERVICE With a Smile. General Repairs/ Maintenance. 214-215-2582

WANTED: ODD JOBS & TO DO LISTS

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

Your Home Repair Specialists

Drywall Doors

Senior Safety

Carpentry

Small & Odd Jobs And More! 972-308-6035 HandymanMatters.com/dallas

Bonded & Insured. Locally owned & operated.

HOME INSPECTION

DallasGreenWorks.com

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

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

KITCHEN/BATH/ TILE/GROUT

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

D.R. TILE SERVICE Free Estimates•Wood•Marble•Tile•Travertine Kitchens & Baths•Countertops. 214-536-0045

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

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

TOM HOLT TILE 30 Yrs Experience In Tile, Backsplashes & Floors. Refs. Avail. 214-770-3444 214-343-4645 dallastileman.com

Business Resources

TO ADVERTISE 214.560.4203

LAWNS, GARDENS & TREES

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

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

ALL YARD SERVICES Fertilization, Trim, Edge, Color. Comcl, Resd. 30 Yrs Exp. Call Brooks. 972-279-3564, 214-923-5439

AYALA’S LANDSCAPING SERVICE

Call the Land Expert Today! Insured. 214-773-4781

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

DALLAS K.D.R.SERVICES • 214-349-0914

Lawn Service & Landscape Installation

GREENSKEEPER Winter 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

ORTIZ LAWNCARE Complete Yard Care. Service by Felipe. Free Est. 214-215-3599

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

SERIOUSLY METICULOUS Verdant Grounds. 214-763-0492

SPRINKLER REPAIR SPECIALIST $25 Off. 972-226-1925 www.rainmakertx.com LI#7732

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

WATER-WISE URBAN LANDSCAPES www.TexasXeriscapes.com 469-586-9054

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

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LAWNS, GARDENS & TREES

A Better Tree

JUST TREES

Local HOME SERVICES

ROOFING & GUTTERS

A&B GUTTER 972-530-5699

Clean Out, Repair/Replace. Leaf Guard. Free Estimates. Lifetime Warranty

MEDRANO ROOFING Resd/Comm. Quality Service & Craftsmanship. Free Est. 469-867-2129

NATIONWIDE ROOFING Fencing, Gutters BBB member. 214-882-8719

PEST

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

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

NTX PLUMBING SPEC. LLLP 214-226-0913

Lic. M-40581 Res/Com. Repairs & Leak Location

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

ADAIR POOL & SPA SERVICE

1 month free service for new customers. Call for details. 469-358-0665.

LEAFCHASERS POOLS

Parts and Service. Chemicals and Repairs. Jonathan. 214-729-3311

LOCK’S POOL SERVICE - 469-235-2072

40 years experience. Pool Electrical TICL #550

Allstate Homecraft Roofing

• Roofing & Remodel • Additions • Licensed/Insured Over 1,000 Satisfied Customers in the Lakewood, Lake Highlands, Preston Hollow, Park Cities Areas – M ETAL S PECIALIST –• Free Estimates 214-824-0767 allstatehomecraft.com

BERT ROOFING INC.

Family owned and operated for over 40 years

• Residential/Commercial • Over 30,000 roofs completed • Seven NTRCA “Golden Hammer” Awards • Free Estimates www.bertroofing.com 214.321.9341

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MICHAEL’S POOL SERVICE Maintenance & Repair 214-727-7650

Awards

Hope International, an adoption agency based in Preston Center, received Hague Accreditation through the Council on Accreditation as authorized by the U.S. Department of State. Established in 1992, Hope International has helped more than 200 children find “forever families” and provides services to assist parents adopting from any country in the world.

Architect EG Hamilton, 94, recently received the lifetime achievement award from the American Institute of Architects for his minimalist work designing NorthPark Center and setting it apart from traditional malls.

The James Beard Foundation announced the Dallas semifinalists for its 2014 chefs and restaurant awards. Restaurateurs Sam Fox of True Food Kitchen and John Tesar of Spoon Bar & Kitchen both made the list. Spoon also made Texas Monthly’s list of best restaurants in the state.

For the third year in a row, Antay Bilgutay of Glen Meadows took home top prize at the New Play Competition put on by TeCo Theatrical Productions at the Bishop Arts Theatre in Oak Cliff. Bilgutay won for his character-driven one-act play “Strangers in a Chapel,” about two people who seek refuge in a hospital chapel. Bilgutay has a degree in theater studies and English from Yale University and works as the director of development for the Dallas Theater Center.

Education

Jake Steele, Dalton Bray, Will Moyer, Robbie Maysent, Cassidy Kaye, T’Erica Johnson, Casey Allman and Gigi Allman of the Hillcrest High School mock trial team took home second place at the 35th annual Texas High School Mock Trial Competition. The students advanced through five rounds of competition and went up against the defending champions from Carrollton Creekview, which took first place.

Hillcrest High School senior Jared Juarez is one of 2,000 finalists nationwide for the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship and will find out this month whether he received the honor. Annually, more than 50,000 high school seniors apply for the scholarship. Juarez ranks in the top 1.8 percent of his senior class, serves as captain of the varsity football and wrestling teams, and manages the cheerleading squad. He will be the first in his family to attend college. He’s interested in becoming a civil engineer, a doctor or a veterinarian, as he spends his free time volunteering at Operation Kindness and East Lake Pet Orphanage.

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A SKULL SAT IN THE YARD.

Karen Turbeville sells digital X-ray equipment. She had been demonstrating the equipment at a hospital on Feb. 26 and had to leave it in the trunk of her car.

The Victim: Karen Turbeville

The Crime: Burglary of a motor vehicle

Date: Thursday, Feb. 27

Time: Between 8 a.m. (Feb.27) and

8 a.m. (Feb. 28)

Location: 7200 block of Lakehurst

On the morning of Feb. 28, Turbeville went outside her Meadows neighborhood home to find a human skull and skeletal hand in her yard and what remained of demonstration imaging equipment strewn about. The skeletal pieces are part of the equipment and used to test X-Ray equipment without bombarding a person with continued radiation. It would have been extremely difficult for Turbeville to remove the equipment herself because the kit is very large and heavy. Turbeville says she is normally very conscientious about securing her belongings and her vehicle.

The kit costs thousands of dollars, and she is hoping that because the company has the serial numbers on file, and because the equipment is so unique, perhaps it can be recovered and returned.

Now Turbeville is hoping her day was not a complete loss.

“I hope we made the sale at least,” she says with a laugh.

Officers with the North Central Patrol Division say a large number of similar burglaries occur when residents do not secure their vehicle and leave belongings out in plain sight. They urge residents to always Lock, Take, Hide — lock your vehicle, take out belongings, or hide those items that you can’t remove.

Also, it is always recommended to park in a garage when at all possible or in a well-lit area when it is not possible.

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.

CRIME NUMBERS |

Time on March 1 when police arrived at the Preston Center La Madeleine after the restaurant’s security alarm sounded; police discovered the double doors pulled open and damaged, as well as a man sleeping inside. With bloodshot eyes, an unsteady gait, and smelling of alcohol, the man told officers that he did not know how he got into the business. Police took him into custody and charged him with public intoxication and criminal trespassing.

$50 6500

3 a.m. 4:17 a.m.

Value of a woman’s wallet stolen from her purse, which she briefly left unattended in a shopping cart at the Preston Forest Walgreens at 5:15 p.m. March 1

Block of Lupton where the exterior of a home sustained $1,000 worth of damages after an egging occurred sometime between 6 p.m. March 7 and 6 a.m. March 9

Time when a thief with a sweet tooth struck a 7-Eleven near Forest and South Central Expressway on March 10; after stealing $59 worth of Snickers bars, the suspect fled the scene in a 1996 silver GMC truck

SOURCE: Dallas Police Department

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ROHDE’S ORGANIC NURSERY AND NATURE STORE

Garden Center 1651 Wall Street Garland, Texas 75041 972-864-1934 www.beorganic.com

Locally-owned, Organic lawn maintenance, landscape design, stone work, and fences. We offer all-organic products, native plants, all-natural pet foods, wild bird supplies, and chicken feed.

FOSSIL RIM

Building Fundraiser

2299 County Road 2008 Glen Rose, Texas 76043 254.897.2960 fossilrim.org

Help us rebuild the gift store one brick at a time. Join us in conservation by engraving your name on a brick to pave the way to the new gift store. Visit fossilrim.org and CLICK THE BRICK.

FINE AUTO MATS

Auto 605 South Sherman Street, Ste. 605D Richardson, Texas 75081 972-907-5291

www.FineAutoMats.com

Customize the inside of your vehicle with handmade, luxury auto mats. Do away with factory auto mats and express yourself! Shags, hand-knotted, and loom knotted in a variety of patterns and colors.

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