2012 July Preston Hollow

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The happy people

A

simple truth about this complicated demographic

A couple of months ago at a graduation ceremony, I listened as one of the highranking students addressed the crowd with a remarkably complete view of her future.

Her view was remarkable because the newly minted graduate still has quite a bit to learn about how the world actually works.

But no matter. She said something interesting that I’m still thinking about weeks later.

Quoting her father, she talked about striving to achieve this particular piece of advice: Go where the happy people are.

Turns out that pearl probably is derived from a song by “The Trammps” during the 1970s; the song’s about a lonely homebody who “put my blues on the shelf” and headed to a disco to be where the “happy people go.”

That’s a simple piece of wisdom, and it’s more difficult to achieve than it sounds, primarily because finding “happy people” is more challenging as we venture further and further from high school.

Identifying “happy people” is something I’ve thought quite a lot about lately. I’ve learned over the years that “smiling” people aren’t necessarily “happy”; some of them are just really good at looking the part, even if they hurt a lot beneath the surface.

And I’ve learned that “scowling” people aren’t necessarily “unhappy,” since hard work and relentless pressure tends to bend even the strongest among us, curling the face muscles permanently downward even if the attitude inside isn’t

necessarily that way.

So if hanging with happy people is a goal, yet finding them isn’t easy, what’s the real message?

Something I’ve noticed over the years is that the people who are happiest seem to have discovered a simple fact of life: You’re likely to be happy if you honestly believe you are really good at something.

From what I can tell, you don’t actually have to be good at a specific task to be happy; you just have to believe you are.

As an example, look at our presidents and those who are candidates for the office: Agree with them or not, they always exhibit the confidence that comes with sincerely believing they are the right man or woman for the job. And no matter how well others think they did in office, they seem satisfied with their effort.

Look at athletes, the elite and the beerdrinking alike: They are good because when the game is on the line, they believe they alone should be taking the shot or fielding the ball.

It works the same with teachers, with waitresses, with day-care workers, with truck drivers — those who believe they are best at what they do want to be in the middle of the action and seem most likely to be happy.

It makes sense: If we believe we’re good at something, we have reason to go home at the end of every day satisfied that we’re making a contribution to our neighborhood, to our companies, to our co-workers, to our friends and to ourselves.

And although simply going home each day happy to have made a contribution may not sound that earthshaking, those of us who have been at this awhile know that if it was all that easy, it wouldn’t be so difficult to “go where the happy people are.”

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Here are other updates you might have missed:

Walnut Hill Recreation Center is getting a facelift

The recreation center is undergoing its first major renovation since being built in the early 1960s. It received a senior center addition in the 1990s, but this project will be much more extensive and thorough, says district manager Kevin Chaney.

The remodel will yield new furniture and recreation equipment along with updated electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning systems. The roof will be replaced and the entryway expanded. The total cost is $1,871,352. The funds came from the 2006 bond package.

The project will be done in three phases and should be completed by next summer, Chaney says.

During the remodeling, Walnut Hill’s east gym, the adjacent bathrooms and the senior center will remain open. The summer gymnastic camp will also continue at the rec center. Other activities, including martial arts and dance, will move to Marcus Recreation Center or Churchill Recreation Center.

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Part of White Rock Creek Trail to close for 2 months amid LBJ construction

Cyclists, take note. The White Rock Hike and Bike Trail crossing under LBJ at Park Central Drive is closing for about two months while the area undergoes construction as part of the LBJ expansion project.

If you need to go north of LBJ, you’ll have to hop on the Cottonwood Trail and go underneath the High Five. —Emily Toman

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Q&A: Stephanie Leonard

Emerging artist Stephanie Leonard has been creating vibrant paintings in her home studio — a.k.a. on the dining room table in her Preston Hollow condo — for the past several years as a relaxing reprieve from her busy, 9-to-5 day job. Now, she’s getting serious about her craft.

How did you get into painting?

I’ve been doing art for myself for eight years. Mostly commissioned >>

Danny Fulgencio

pieces for my friends and family. I’m new to shows. My goal this year was to get myself out there and be part of the arts scene in Dallas. I applied for Etsy and did the spring show. I’m doing some shows with Piranha Bear in Fort Worth. I’m trying to meet different artists and learn from them. I hate creating stuff and having no place to put it. I have stacks of canvases against the wall in my house.

Did you go to school for art?

I went to Baylor and got a degree in graphic design, but I’ve never held a graphic design job. I got burned out. I don’t enjoy it when it’s my job. But then, I realized I missed art and being creative. I love it so much. My day job is so different. I’m an executive assistant for a very busy man. I have to use a different part of my brain and be very organized. [With art] I just let it flow. I go in lulls. You can’t force creativity. I’ve been in a place where I won’t paint for two months. I want to be happy with what I’m putting on the canvas. It sounds cliché, but I do it when it speaks to me.

How do you describe your work?

I love circles and dots and motion and energy in paintings. Everything I do has dots on it. I started out just using different kinds of buttons. I also love color and texture and using different layers of paper and sandpaper. I use stencils and stamping to create that depth. I’ve used chicken wire. I get inspiration from other artists. I love art blogs. I never paint without listening to music — old U2 or Phoenix.

How long have you lived in Preston Hollow?

I’ve lived here for seven years. I was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and lived most of my life in Wichita, Kan. My parents moved to Texas when I was a junior in high school, so I spent the last two years of high school in Arlington. Then, I went to Baylor, and then I moved to Southern California for six years. That’s a great place for art — anything and everything. I miss that about California. I moved back because I wanted to be closer

to my friends and family. Dallas is a great city for art. The most disappointing change was Deep Ellum. I was there every weekend in high school listening to bands and going to art shows.

Are you married, or do you have any kids?

I just turned 40. I’m single. I’m focused on being happy and doing what I love to do. I appreciate life, and I want to get as much as I can out of it.

What are you working on now?

There’s an opportunity with Parkland Hospital where a group is inviting local artists to hang their work in the building. That excites me. Hospitals are seen as a negative thing, they’re sterile. I think art can be a healer. So, I’m submitting to that. I have a show at the Kettle in July in Deep Ellum. —Emily Toman

LEARN MORE about Stephanie Leonard’s art at artbystephanieleonard.com.

new find: Martin’s Biscotti

Photos by Lori Bandi

1 The Tuscan-style biscotti with saffron and almond are the biggest seller for EMa Baking co.

2 for an extra kick, try the mole biscotti The hot, peppery flavor lingers in the back of your throat.

3 The biscotti are baked twice on large sheets to create the crunchy texture.

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Martin Vandiver of Preston Hollow has helped run a bakery before, tasked with all the grunt work, such as draining the doughnut vat. “That left me scarred for sure. I had no interest in food service after that. I know how much work it takes to make a buck.” These days, though, the self-described foodie is able to turn a longtime hobby into a viable business on the side while he’s not working full time as a commercial photographer. When Vandiver had his first taste of authentic Italian biscotti, he started experimenting with his own recipes. “Most people have only tasted what they serve at Starbucks,” he says. Among Vandiver’s creative flavor combinations are coconut and curry with apricot, chocolate hazelnut with black currant and cocoa nib, cherry and pistachio, Tuscan-style saffron with almond, and mole with Peruvian raisins. His EMA Baking Co., composed of Vandiver, his wife, Ann, and daughter, Elizabeth, sells the products at local markets. “It’s quite literally a mom-and-pop operation,” Vandiver says. They also operate online without the stress of a storefront. The business idea came after the passage of the Cottage Food Law that allowed people to sell dried baked goods from their home. Demand grew after a few months, so the Vandivers obtained their FDA license to sell outside the home. Biscotti in Latin means “twice-baked.” The batter is baked, cooled, carefully sliced and then baked again. “It’s not like baking a batch of cookies and putting them in a box.” When someone purchases a box of Martin’s Biscotti, the Vandivers often hand out free recipes that make use of the biscotti, such as “pazzo,” which means “crazy” in Italian. It combines fresh strawberries, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, sea salt, crumbled biscotti and mascarpone cheese. —Emily Toman

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Small ways that you can make a big difference for nonprofits

Go shopping

Doing any home improvement projects? Swing by ReStore at Forest and Marsh, a store run by the Dallas-area Habitat for Humanity. It offers 50-75 percent discounts and donates 100 percent of sales to the Dallas Habitat Mission. You can shop for flooring, lighting, cabinetry, furnishings and other products for the home. ReStore is at 3546 Forest and is open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit dallasareahabitat.org.

Celebrate Mardi Gras in July

Get dressed up, and head to a Mardi Gras/Broadway-themed “festival of merriment.” Mardi GrAutism IV is July 21 at Westin Park Central, 12720 Merit Drive. The event benefits Autism Speaks, an organization that provides resources and increases awareness of Autism. Costumed performances will pay tribute to Broadway productions such as “The Wiz,” “Les Miserables,” and “Phantom of the Opera” as well as one New Orleans act. The event also includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres

and dancing. Tickets are $50 for general admission. VIP tickets are $125 and include a pre-function social hour and your pick of seats for the entertainment. For more information, visit autismspeaks.org.

Brighten a sick child’s day

The local Starlight Children’s Foundation has teamed up with Build-a-Bear for the Brighten up Bear program, which provides bears for hospitalized children. Just donate $25 to the program online or pledge to sponsor one or two bears each month. Starlight is a national foundation with local chapters that help children diagnosed with serious illnesses continue to experience the joy of childhood. For more information, visit starlight.org/texas/bear.

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Art of Wine to open at Preston and Forest

A new wine store featuring by-theglass tastings and live jazz music is set to open by late August or early September at the northwest corner of Preston and Forest next door to the Mercury. Art of Wine will carry imported and local wines and offer samplings of gourmet cheeses. Retail bottles will be $7-$125 each, and bythe-glass wines will be $8-$25 each.

Kona Grill launches new TRIM menu

For the health-conscious diner, NorthPark Center’s Kona Grill has added calorie-controlled selections to its menu. The TRIM menu includes five new entrées — each around 550 calories — and a new drink list. Steamed mussels, skipjack tuna katsuo, shrimp ceviche, pan-seared Arctic char and grilled veggie wraps are complemented by a drink menu of beverages with fewer than 115 calories.

Trader Joe’s to anchor development at Walnut and Central

Provident Realty President Leon Backes has confirmed that coveted grocer TraderJoe’s will anchor a mixed-use development, Preston Hollow Village, at the northwest corner of Central Expressway and Walnut Hill. Backes told us they were looking for a “relatively small” anchor and retailers not yet seen in the Dallas market. Provident is a partner with Missouri-based Kroenke Holdings, which bought the land in November 2010. This will be the second Trader Joe’s in Dallas; the first was announced for Lower Greenville. Preston Hollow Village is considered one of the most valuable pieces of real estate in Dallas right

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now. The entire development will take several years to complete.

The Gents Place to open in Preston Oaks Shopping Center

Amid a plethora of typical girly-girl spas in our neighborhood comes a new concept for men only. TheGentsPlace is expected to open this month in the Preston Oaks Shopping Center at the southeast corner of Preston and Royal. The upscale men’s grooming and lifestyle club offers high-end haircuts, colors, shaves, facials, waxing, massages and shoeshines. CEO Ben Davis started the company in 2008 when he was 25 years old. He was recently featured in Forbes for using social media to build his business. This is the third location for The Gents Place; the other two are in Frisco and Leawood, Kan.

1 Nando’s, a new Mexican food restaurant from former Gloria’s employee Fernando Santo, has opened at the southwest corner of Preston and Royal. 2 Mother-daughter team Nanci and Faryn Clark teamed up to launch Biosanes, an online health-food concept offering meal replacements such as the “magic cookie.” The products also are available at Facelogic Spa. 3 Spoon Bar & Kitchen, a concept from chef John Tesar, is set to open in Preston Center this fall in the space formerly occupied by Tramontana. 4 The new pub Park Tavern is set to open in early July at the Shops at Park Lane, featuring more than 40 craft beers along with sandwiches, sushi rolls and tacos.

Art of Wine

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Nando’s 5934ROYAL Biosanes

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Spoon Bar & Kitchen

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Kona Grill

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The Gents Place

10720 PRESTON 214.380.4858

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Park Tavern

THESHOPS AT PARK LANE 8080 PARK LANE

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Veggie wrap at KonaGrill

HOW IT WORKS

Tackling city-related maintenance issues in our neighborhoods

installing stop signs

Between rush-hour traffic and major construction projects, our neighborhood streets can sometimes feel like racetracks — especially with all the drivers trying to bypass the delays around LBJ Freeway. It’s not just an irritant, it’s a safety issue.

Q: People are always speeding through our neighborhood. How do we get the city to install stop signs?

A: You can petition for one, but most residential streets don’t qualify.

The chances are slim for getting all-way stop signs installed. The street must not be a thoroughfare (a high-volume street such as Preston), it cannot be an emergency response route, and it must have at least 300 cars passing through each hour during an eight-hour period, with speeds exceeding 40 mph. That’s why the city has a petitioning process in place. Homeowners and neighborhood associations must obtain signatures from two-thirds of the property owners who are within 900 feet of the proposed location. “It requires a great deal of work,” says Kerry Elder, the city’s transportation planner. “We get calls from all over the city, and most often, it doesn’t warrant a stop sign.” If the request is still denied, neighbors can appeal to the City Plan Commission, which would vote on whether to allow a sign even though it doesn’t meet the criteria. Elder says that road humps are a little easier to obtain than stop signs. To learn more, call 311 or visit dallascityhall.com/services.

—Emily Toman

Out & About

July 2012

THROUGH AUG. 26

Ugly Garden Contest 2012

Bring photos of your scorched, tired summer lawn and gardens to North Haven Gardens for a chance to win the Ugly Garden Contest and a $500 gift certificate to North Haven. The winner also will receive two free sessions with garden coach Kay Nelson as well as two spots in North Haven’s Gardening 101 class. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven, 214.363.5316, nhg.com, free

THROUGH SEPT. 21

‘Vectors: Abstractions in Aviation Art’

Dallas financial advisor and artist Don Parr uses abstract impressionist techniques with aviation themes. His works will be on display in this exhibit, showcasing his use of aluminum panels and constructions with aircraft designs. The Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon, 214.350.3600, flightmuseum.com, $5–$8

July 4

Hillcrest Forest Fourth of July

Beginning at 10 a.m., the Hillcrest Forest Neighborhood Association, Arthur Kramer PTA and Hillcrest Forest Volunteers in Patrol present the Hillcrest Forest Fourth of July celebration. The annual parade begins with a salute to the American flag followed by “The Star Spangled Banner.” Dallas Fire-Rescue will lead the parade of vintage cars, scooters and children on decorated bikes. After the parade, neighbors are invited to enjoy ice pops and balloon animals, and the “best dressed pet” will be awarded.

Kramer Elementary, 7131 Midbury, hillcrestforest.org, free

JULY 1

Town North YMCA kids triathlon

The Town North Y hosts its 12th annual kids triathlon at 7 a.m. For children ages 7-10, the event includes a 100-meter swim, 2.5mile bike and .75-mile run. Ages 11-14 will do a 200-meter swim, 5-mile bike and 1.5-mile run. Proceeds benefit the Livestrong Foundation.

4332 Northaven, 214.357.8431, ironheadrp.com, $35–$50 individual

JULY 3

Mobile dairy classroom

As a part of the Mayor’s Summer Reading Program, the Preston Royal Library will host a traveling milking parlor featuring a live cow. Children learn from trained instructor Aaron Sanders how cows are milked and how the milk travels from farm to consumer. Preston Royal Library, 5626 Royal, 214.670.7128, dallaslibrary2.org, free

JULY 6, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28

MoMe Yoga

Grab a yoga mat and your little one for MoMe Yoga at Bookmarks. At 10:30 a.m., mommies are invited to sing, play and feel great.

Bookmarks NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central, 214.671.1381, dallaslibrary2.org, free

JULY 13

SMU Institute for Young Pianists performance

Twenty top students from the SMU Institute for Young Pianists will perform at NorthCourt from 4:30–6 p.m. These students, grades 3–12, are participating in an intensive workshop taught by SMU faculty, graduate pedagogy students and guest artist teachers.

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

July 6

Woodie Guthrie Fest preview show

In preparation for the 15th annual Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in Oklahoma, Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse will showcase artists Joel Rafael and Don Conoscenti. Susan Herndon is the opening act. Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 N. Central, 214.363.0044, unclecalvins.org, $8–$15

Delicious

Parent-friendly

It’snot uncommon to see Elevation Burger crawling with kids. “We’ve always had the goal of making it a family-oriented place,” says general manager Eric Arden. But dining out on burgers doesn’t mean filling up on oversized greasy patties and French fries. Elevation Burger caters to the health-conscious crowd, using 100-percent USDAcertified organic, grass-fed and free-range beef. It’s topped with six-months-aged cheddar cheese. The gluten-free fries are cooked in olive oil, or you can opt for a side of Mandarin oranges instead. If there’s such a thing as a healthy burger, you’ll find it at Elevation. —Emily Toman

ELEVATION BURGER

8611 Hillcrest, Suite 195 214.360.0088

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AMBIANCE: CASUAL

PRICE RANGE: $6-$8

TIP: KIDS EAT FREE ON SUNDAYS.

Veggie burger. Photo by Mark Davis

1 Cibus

This Italian restaurant overlooks CenterPark Garden at NorthPark Center and has a large, open lawn where the kids can run while parents enjoy a peaceful dinner on the patio. Also, children eat free 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays if you present a Dallas PublicLibrary card. 8687 N. Central, Suite 1608 214.692.0001 cibusdallas.com

2 Penne Pomodoro

There’s something for everyone at this inexpensive Italian spot, including $1 mimosas and bloody marys during weekend brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Kids eat free Wednesday nights. 11661Preston, Suite 143 214.368.3100 pennepomodoro.com

3 Neuhaus Café

Here, kids can order a tricked-out peanut butter sandwich known as “The Elvis” stuffed with bananas and honey. Parents might want something a little more sophisticated, such as the Caprese sandwich with buffalo mozzarella, balsamic vinegar and basil pesto. 5959Royal, Suite 626 214.739.4600 neuhauscafe.com

Strawberry milkshake. Photo by Mark Davis

porch sippin’

Fâmega vinho verde ($7) Portugal

Texas summers are so annoyingly hot that even people who have lived here all their lives never get quite used to it. Right about now, most of us are looking at the thermostat, checking the calendar, and trying to figure out when the first cool day will get here.

Which means it’s time for porch wines. These are lighter wines, red and white, that can be served cool — or even colder — and offer relief from the heat. Typically, they’re lower in alcohol, are crisp and fresh-tasting, and can even be sweet. Plus, they won’t turn to mush if you add an ice cube.

These wines will get any porch sipping started:

This Spanish sparkling wine was made for the North Texas summer. It’s soft and generous, with sweet lemon fruit and bubbles that won’t quit. It’s a touch sweeter than most bruts (which means dry), but that’s not a problem.

A French red with just enough grapey flavor so that you can tell it’s from Beaujolais, but also lots and lots of character. Has acid and freshness, rare for a Beaujolais, as well as an earthiness and even some dark fruit. The quintessential porch red. Vinho verde means green wine in Portuguese, and yes, there is a green tint to it (and even a little fizz). But it’s made for hot weather, with low alcohol and sweetish green apple fruit, and it doesn’t require tasting panels or long discussions. You’ll see many different producers, but the wine tastes mostly the same regardless (and can often be the same wine with a different label).

—Jeff Siegel

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

For the Girl Scouts’ Centennial Exhibition at the 2012 State Fair of Texas in the historic Hall of State!

Indulge in a Fried Samoa, be part of a virtual camp, walk through a life-sized cookie box and be amazed by 100 years of Girl Scouting!

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with your wine

Not your usual black bean and corn salad

This dish’s poor reputation is due to canned vegetables and their lack of flavor. Fortunately, there are ways around that, even if you have to use canned black beans. Use thawed frozen corn if you don’t have fresh, and cherry tomatoes are a vast improvement over the usual grocery store stuff. Serve as part of any picnic with your favorite porch wine.

GROCERY LIST

2 c cooked black beans (well-drained if canned)

1 c corn kernels

1 c cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

3-4 Tbsp chopped cilantro

1/4 c diced red onion

1 jalapeño, finely chopped

3-4 Tbsp lime juice

2 Tbsp olive oil

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These famous neighborhood residents have left their mark on our community

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Our neighborhood is full of big names. George W. Bush, Mark Cuban and Ross Perot come to mind, but there are other residents whose impacts are felt every time we go for a morning run, listen to a Rangers game or look at a portrait. These neighbors don’t have to wear a cap and sunglasses in public to avoid the inevitable gawking from star-struck passersby. But they have, no doubt, made their mark on popular culture.

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Laura Wilson, photographed at her home in Preston Hollow

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Laura Wilson lives on one of the few Strait Lane properties not barred by iron gates and towering bushes that conceal the unreachable mansions of the Preston Hollow elite. By comparison, her pale yellow, one-story, ranch-style home is modest, inviting and filled with light.

It’s where she raised her sons Andrew, Luke and Owen, her most inspiring subjects.

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“They were so much fun to photograph,” Wilson says with a smile, staring off to the side as if recreating the moments in her mind. “In a sense, it was a way capture their childhood, a childhood so fleeting.”

No wonder the boys chose careers in front of the camera.

Wilson, an award-winning photographer, has documented the well known and un-

known — from the famous movie stars who crop up again and again in Wes Anderson films to the hidden Hutterite colonies in the plains of Montana. Whether they have been photographed thousands of times or not at all, Wilson manages to capture a side of her subjects the public rarely sees.

“I can’t say how I do it. It’s like asking someone who has a facility for mathematics. They may not know how, they just are able to do it.”

Recently, though, in Mexico City, Wilson came across a challenge while photographing Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez, author of “One Hundred Years of Solitude.” He’s part of her current series on 15 of the world’s most important writers.

Marquez doesn’t speak English, and Wilson doesn’t speak Spanish.

“I found I do rely more on language than I realized. One has to make a connection, and often the connection is made through words as well as the energy and mood of the session.”

Wilson grew up on the South Shore of Massachusetts. She speaks of her hometown with pride, noting that the region bred some of America’s transcendental poets. Louisa May Alcott had a summerhouse there.

Even as a little girl, Wilson was taking pictures, toting around a Kodak Brownie — the first version of a snapshot camera. The inexpensive, boxy device made photography accessible to everyone, much like the cell phone does today.

“I’ve always loved the magic of photography — that you could stop time, or attempt to stop time, and stave off the sense of loss.”

What makes a person worth photographing has nothing to do with good looks.

“It’s a face that is surprising, complex, unusual or rare. It’s not about beauty or handsomeness. It’s about the emotion that they’re able to call up within themselves.”

Wilson surrounds herself with other people’s work as well as her own. Her home is essentially a gallery. The foyer is an entrance to her inspiration. It is lined with black and white portraits, including her favorite work by Henri Cartier-Bresson, known as the father of modern photojournalism.

Wilson’s big break came in 1979 when the

Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth hired her to assist Richard Avedon during the six-year gallery project, “In the American West.” She had landed possibly the most coveted apprenticeship for any budding photographer.

“It catapulted me up. No photographer was more famous than he was at that time. I learned what issues concerned him. It wasn’t about f-stops and shutter speeds. It was about the content, the elements that make a portrait unforgettable.”

Avedon was known for his minimalist approach and stark imagery, photographing the most famous faces of the 20th century. In contrast, “In the American West” portrayed working people whom Avedon treated with the same care, dignity and respect. He encouraged Wilson to document the process and write a book about it one day, and she did.

“Avedon at Work in the American West” released in 2003 and was celebrated as perhaps the most insightful and complete docu-

mentation of an extensive creative process.

As evidenced by so much of her work (“Hutterites of Montana,” “Watt Matthews of Lambshed” and “Grit and Glory”), Wilson has always been drawn to the history and romanticism of the West, and those views are in conflict with the environmental, economic and social impacts of today, Wilson says. The idea of the open West contradicts the reality that new development is turning small, rural towns into large, urban cities.

But there are people and places that remain unscathed by the forces of reality. In her 2000 book, Wilson documented the Hutterites in rural Montana, who are more isolated than the Amish or the Mennonites.

“From the moment I saw them, I knew they were extraordinary. It was a group of

young men and women walking over the field at sunset. The women were wearing long, brightly patterned dresses with black and white, polka dot kerchiefs, and the men were in black jackets and pants. It’s a community that is removed from the world, and yet it’s flourishing.”

Wilson followed the Hutterites off-and-on for 14 years.

Now, she is compiling her life’s work into a book. She says she can’t choose a favorite image that she has taken, but if the house was burning down, and she could grab only one set of negatives, it would be her family photos.

Wilson never takes a day off work because to her, it’s not work at all.

“When I don’t do it, I feel a bit discombobulated and uncomfortable. It’s a great pleasure for me to work in photography.”

Of course, there are times when she’s not “working.” What does she do then?

“I’m looking and listening.”

“I’ve always loved the magic of photography — that you could stop time, or attempt to stop time, and stave off the sense of loss.”

Dr. Kenneth Cooper

People often recognize health and fitness icon Dr. Kenneth Cooper, which means he has to be careful when he goes out to eat. Someone recently spotted him at Liberty Burger.

“I ordered the veggie burger,” he says. “I limit my red meat intake.”

He’s often stopped for what he calls “curbside consultations” at his Prestonwood Baptist Church, but he doesn’t mind. Cooper has a Type A personality, so he loves to talk.

“My wife is a Type A+. I’m always trying to finish a sentence before she does.”

After 50 years of research in exercise science, Cooper still has a lot to say. Mainly: Get your head out of the sand, America.

“We don’t have a choice,” he says. “We’re facing a terrible future.”

The idea of exercise as a health benefit has never been an easy sell.

Cooper introduced the concept of aerobics, publishing the first groundbreaking book on the subject in 1968. He built his fitness empire, The Cooper Institute, in Preston Hollow and just marked its 42nd anniversary. The research drew criticism as late as 1984. During a debate on “Nightline,” New York cardiologist Henry Solomon spoke about his own book “The Exercise Myth.” He challenged Cooper, saying there is no data to prove that exercise really works.

By 1989, though, The Cooper Institute released a landmark study in the Journal of the American Medical Association confirming that physical fitness reduces the risk of death by all causes by 58 percent.

Cooper can recite statistics like they’re the alphabet and seems to enjoy it, despite that he has probably repeated them hundreds of times over the years — but it has paid off. In 2002 he convinced PepsiCo, owner of Frito-Lay, to remove all trans fat from Frito-Lay snack products.

Still, he says he’s disappointed at how rapidly the obesity rate has risen in the United States even while health awareness grows. Cooper himself almost went “the typical American way.” He grew up in a suburb near Oklahoma City and walked — often ran — to school every day. He played basketball and ran track and cross-country.

Then, he grew up, and life happened.

Father o F aerobics and world- F amous champion F or public health

Succumbing to the stress of medical school, Cooper packed on 44 pounds, reaching his highest weight, 204, by age 29. One day, while water skiing, he thought he was having a heart attack. Turned out, he was just incredibly out of shape. Cooper dropped the weight in six months and ran the Boston Marathon the following year.

“You can get addicted to exercise just like you can get addicted to drugs or alcohol,” he says.

That’s when he chose to enter the field of preventive medicine, an area that he believed needed more attention. His research changed the way the world exercises.

Over the past several years, however, he has turned his focus to children.

“I’ve given up on the adults,” he says.

Legislation was passed in 2007 to provide mandatory physical education testing in Texas schools but only after Cooper raised the money himself through private funds. His program, FitnessGram, draws a direct correlation between exercise and students’ academic performance. That caught the attention of the Chinese government, which is using Cooper’s expertise to create better fitness programs in its schools.

“It’s frustrating to see the success I’ve had in China but don’t have in this country,” Cooper says.

They’re singing his praises in Brazil, too, where he may expand the institute. Cooper made a name for himself after the Brazilian soccer

team trained with his aerobics program and went on to win the World Cup in 1970. Down there, they call running “doing the Cooper.”

His proudest moments, though, have nothing to do with revolutionizing the health and fitness field.

“People ask me what my greatest accomplishment is. I say it’s having two amazing kids and five amazing grandkids. That’s what lives on. Fame is so short-lived.”

Cooper is pictured on the far right in this photo from 1964 when he did aerobics research for the Air Force and NASA. (Provided photo from The Cooper Institute)

Eric Nad El Voice of the Range Rs

Whenever the Rangers fall into a slump like they did in early June, losing to the Oakland A’s 12-1 during a nearly no-hitter, legendary broadcaster Eric Nadel shrugs it off.

“It happens. You can’t get too emotional about it this early in the season,” he says during a phone interview from San Francisco, Calif. “If I did, I’d never survive.”

The Preston Hollow resident’s voice has accompanied Rangers fans for 34 years, longer than any other broadcaster in the history of the franchise. Nadel will become the 15th member inducted into the Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame in August.

“Baseball on the radio is something special, I think. It’s such an important part of people’s lives during the summer.”

Nadel grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., as a Mets fan.

“I always had the feeling that [the broadcasters] were my buddies who would talk to me about the Mets every night. I hope that’s how people feel about me.”

The slow pace of a baseball game helps build a relationship between the announcer and the audience. During three hours, the ball

is in play for only about 20 or 30 minutes, so broadcasters have to find plenty else to talk about.

Before the internet became the essential tool for just about everything, Nadel would spend hours before each game interviewing players and coaches to gather enough information. Now, he can research everything from his laptop and follow real-time reactions during the game via social media.

However, none of it replaces the traditional medium of radio, he says.

Nadel remembers the moment he decided to be a sports broadcaster. He was 8 years old, riding in the car with his father, listening to a Yankees game on the radio. He asked, “Do the announcers get paid?” His father said, “Yes, they get paid. That’s their job.”

“I said, ‘They get paid to go to Yankee Stadium and watch a baseball game?’ From that point on, that’s what I wanted to do.”

During his junior year of high school, he participated in a sports broadcasting program at Northwestern University, which solidified his interest. He attended Brown University and gained experience

working for its radio station. He landed his first job out of college announcing minor league hockey in Muskegon, Mich. Nadel moved to Dallas in 1976 to broadcast for the Dallas Blackhawks minor league hockey team. In 1979, the opportunity arose to audition for the Rangers.

“Somehow, I got it,” he says.

Ever since, Nadel has been a part of Rangers history, making some of the most memorable calls — from Nolan Ryan’s 5,000th strikeout in 1989 to the team’s record-setting 30 runs against the Baltimore Orioles in 2007.

Then, of course, there was the historic win against the Yankees during Game 6 of the American League Championship Series in 2010 that sent the Rangers to their first World Series. After pitcher Neftali Feliz struck out Alex Rodriguez, Nadel made the call, “The Rangers are going to the World Series!” Then, he shut up.

“The stadium just exploded, and I was overcome by emotion. I just let the crowd tell the story. It was one of the most emotional moments of my life and certainly the most emotional moment of my broadcast career. I’ll never forget it.

“Last year, it was just the opposite. I was ready to call the final out twice, and it didn’t happen. That was devastating. I was broken hearted.”

For the most part, though, Nadel keeps his emotions under control.

“I’m honest and objective, but people know I’m rooting for the Rangers just by the tone of my voice.”

Nadel has called Preston Hollow home since 1989, after moving from Oak Lawn. He lives with his wife, Jeannie, and lab/ Husky mix, Nemo.

“People ask us all the time why we don’t have kids. People think it’s automatic. We just never had the urge.”

When he’s not at the mic, Nadel likes to just “chill out” and swim or play with his dog. He’s a member of the Town North YMCA and often hangs out at Neighborhood Services restaurant.

For the past 20 years, he has been involved with Reading and Radio Resource, a local nonprofit that records books for people with vision or learning disabilities.

It’s safe to say the voice of the Rangers won’t be going anywhere.

“I’ve been really lucky. I don’t aspire to be a network announcer or a TV announcer. I’m doing exactly what I wanted to do. I’m living my childhood dream.”

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Night cometh

But July days seem to last forever

If any month is vacation month, it must be July. Things slow down some at the church I serve, because in July many of the saints flee the Texas heat and head for the hills and the beaches.

For me, July brings back memories of being out of school for what seemed an endless summer when, as author Fred Buechner describes it, we “ran forever through the firefly dusk.” When we were children, hours and days had not yet experienced the inflation of age. It was a time when a dollar could still buy something special, and a day could still last forever.

On July mornings, my school friend, Tom, would appear at 8 o’clock sharp at the kitchen screen door, eager for a day of riding bikes. A little peanut butter and jelly on toast, and we were gone for the day, exploring back alleys and building great forts in the woods. In those days, if there were reasons for parents to worry, they were not yet aware of them; and we knew that we could stay out until near sunset, when my mother would ring the bell that meant that supper was on the table.

like, “Fussed at Blair to mow the lawn.” There was a fair amount of fussing with Grandma, as I remember; but I loved her. I can still smell her violet perfume. I used to swear I could tell whether Grandma had ever had a dollar bill in her purse by simply smelling it.

Tempus fugit, they say (it’s a little easier to accept the swift flight of time when it’s expressed in Latin). Or, as the great clock on the steeple of Park Cities Baptist puts it, “Night Cometh.” I avoid Northwest Highway if I can, because that sounds so ominous. But when I get into one of these July reveries, I see the truth of it. It’s been more than a half-century

As the great clock on the steeple of Park Cities Baptist puts it, “Night Cometh.” I avoid Northwest Highway if I can, because that sounds so ominous.

An only child, I was raised by my parents and my maternal Grandma Butcher, who was completely the product of another age and time. When she was a child my age, it was still “18-something,” which was incomprehensible to me. I still have 27 years of her diaries, which she kept as religiously as she attended church. They include entries

since Tom knocked at the kitchen door. He’s retired now after a long career with the telephone company. Night cometh, and one of these days we’ll both hear Mom’s bell, ringing in the distance, announcing that dinner is on. And there will be fresh sweet corn and homegrown tomatoes, and Grandma with her smell of violets, happily fussing at me to mow the lawn.

That’s the way it is in July. May it be so for you.

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.

The Bigidea: How local women turned passions into professions

Very few can say they are passionate about their work, which is why the stories featured in these pages are so inspiring. These women have identified their individual passions and transformed them into successful careers.

Johnette Taylor of Roundtree Landscaping is every bit as passionate, but she always knew she’d rather work outside of four walls. “I looked at forestry and some different options, and had never really heard of landscape architecture, until a friend of mine in high school said, ‘I think this is something you would enjoy. Look into it.’ ” Initially Taylor’s mother was skeptical. “She

said, ‘Wow, there’s a lot of math and science in there, I’m not sure that’s for you, honey.’ ” Undaunted, Taylor explored the program at LSU, and plunged ahead. “I was fascinated by all the things landscape architecture encompassed,” she says. “It was the perfect fit for me.”

In 1984 she founded her company, Roundtree Landscaping. Today she manages a busy staff and a full agenda, serving commercial and residential properties.

Dr. Debbie Shirico of Total Hearing Care found her life’s work during a summer gig at Lion’s Camp for Crippled Children. “I fell in love with some of the deaf children there,” she says. “I decided I wanted to work with

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special advertising section deaf kids, so I went into audiology (the science of hearing).” She kids and understanding deaf culture. “It’s like a whole world of its own. Learning how the deaf think and interact is like landing on a new island in another country.” Her career path took her through diagnostic testing and ultimately led her to hearing aids.

“I love helping people hear and putting a smile on their face,” chance on acquiring an existing hearing aid business in East Dal-ized back in 1990, when most people weren’t doing that. Today successful, and soon she opened a second location in North Dallas. “We provide an extensive amount of counseling to help the family learn to deal with hearing loss, and we teach compensation techniques to help them manage easier.”

For Realtor Vicki White, a career was born from channeling a favorite childhood pastime into a successful occupation. “When I was little, on vacation I would always look at old houses on the side of the highway and envision them remodeled,” White moved 21 times,” she says. “It got a little labor intensive. So then I started a staging business, helping people sell homes.” She acquired an inventory of furniture and staged for all price ranges, including a $3 million dollar home on Lawther. Eventually she

was ready for a new challenge and committed to getting her real estate license. Now she works at the business she loves from all angles and attributes her success to her strong work ethic.

Local Realtor and business owner Elizabeth Mast approached her real estate business from a different direction. Ten years ago she opened the eclectic boutique Talulah Belle, which she considers her “hobby,” because it was her way of exercising creativwanted to stay in the community and the neighborhood more,”

“Now, in real estate I can leverage all of my negotiation skills for design from the store, and all of the relationships with vendors and designers. I’m not only selling houses, but I’m staging and consulting, which really drives how quickly you can sell the house.” How quickly? Mast has only been in the business for a

Here’s what a few of her clients had to say:

“Working with Vicki was amazing. She gave me great suggestions on renovations, including flooring, paint color and style. She knew the market very well and her knowledge of the neighborhood was essential for us to make the right updates and pricing correctly.”

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“From developing and executing your brilliant marketing strategies based on solid research, to the expert photography and professional staging…. I have never worked with a realtor as dedicated and detail-oriented as you and your team.”

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“I would always look at old houses on the side of the highway and envision them remodeled.”

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Shifting Gears: How to change careers

There was a time when a career change seemed like a radical decision, but over the past decade changes in technology and economics have transformed the landscape. Whether by choice or necessity, career changes are more common — and more desirable — than they used to be.

Local business owner Meghan Adams trained to be a broadcast journalist, lived in Washington, D.C., worked on “Nightline,” and even interned at the White House. It was an exciting beginning, but soon family pressures and several relocations took their toll. When she found herself back in Texas and closer to her family, she brainstormed with her sister, and soon the two opened a business: The Hospitality Sweet.

could stay home with them and still do something creative,” says Adams, who has always enjoyed cooking. She thought there might be some toward sweets. “Cakes, cookies, cupcakes, cake balls — and we also do hors d’oeuvres and box lunches.” This past year, when Dr. Phil turned thousand cake balls for him,” Adams says.

Until recently, customers have picked up orders from Adams’ home, but this year the business has set up shop in London Café inside Timothy Oulton at Potter Square. Although they still take special orders, Adams

says, “Now people will be able to come into the store and buy our sweets, rather than having to order a day ahead.”

Local Realtor Marissa Fontanez worked in corporate Ameri-

never do anything different.” Fontanez has been a Realtor for seven years, and her favorite part of the job is the people connec-

a purchase, or that look of relief when they can say ‘Sold!’ and move on.”

For those who are interested in a career change, Realtor Scott Carlson suggests real estate. “Real estate is a great opportunity for someone who wants a career that revolves around their family, but also supports their need and their desire to work and bring home an income,” Carlson says. He also points out that the work can be satisfying for someone who wants to help others. “You have birth, marriage, death, divorce — all these life challenges or transformations — and you help people

says Dr. Lynne Roberts, who went on to develop a pediatric dermatology program at UT Southwestern and Children’s Medical Center. “My interest in birthmarks got me interested the ’80s.” Once Dr. Roberts found lasers, she started on another new path. “Now we have seven lasers

laser and cosmetic dermatology.”

Sometimes a career change comes after a due to her own growth and changes in her in-lis had a successful, award-winning career as a journalist before becoming a health and wellness coach, as well as a business owner.

very hard-charging person,” Ellis says. However, her drive for success had some drawbacks, mostly related to her health. -

Vitality, is about making a few simple changes that will simply change your life. Choices we make today will affect us years from now, so let’s get started.”

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Success Stories: Tips for women in business

Many women have toyed with the idea of starting their own businesses, but how do you know when the time is right? And once established, how do you ensure triumph? These local businesswomen have paved the way and share their secrets to success.

Established dentist Dr. Kelli Slate says she knew it was time to open her own practice when she realized she wanted more stability in the workplace. Slate, who was a hygienist at the time, found herself thinking she could do her boss’s job as well or better than he did. “That light bulb went off in my head,” Slate says. “So at age 32, I went back to four more years of college and furthered my education

that, if you reach that point in your career.” After dental school, she bought an existing practice and made her dreams come true.

For local business owner Lorraine Wire of Hance Paint and Body,

and her husband relocated to Dallas, Wire unexpectedly found herself a widow and sole owner of the auto shop. “I didn’t have a choice about being in this career,” Wire says. “This business was doing well at the time, and I knew I could continue doing it.” With the help of her employees and a strong faith, Wire persevered.

“I grew up very underprivileged,” says Wire, who is from North Carolina. “If you really knew my background, and what all I have accomplished and done, it’s an amazing story. But I didn’t do it on

my own. Everything I’ve had and done has been by the grace of God.” Wire also credits her employees. “They are good, capable,

Another factor in Wire’s success is her strong service ethic. “We

doctor and a hairdresser, and so forth. Eventually, most people are going to need a good body shop,” she says, with an optimistic smile.

life balance has played an important part in the success of Dr. Ashly Cothern, DDS. As a dentist and business owner, she says, “If I’m not here then this way: “Foremost I’m a wife and I’m a mom, and after that I’m blessed to be a dentist.” With small children at home,

en Rule of business. “I treat people the way I want to be treated, and I expect the same in return,” she says. In the early days of her busito my husband.” When somebody treats her that way, Taylor says, she doesn’t do business with them, and she is mindful of the lesson when she interacts with her clients and associates.

What if you happened to start your business on September 10, Harris, who owns her Farmers Intiming.” In addition, at that time the

Johnette Taylor of Roundtree Landscaping operates by the Gold-

“I used to think the true meaning of a leader was that I, as a dentist and business owner, had all the answers and could do it all. But I’ve learned that a true leader is one who equips the team that surrounds them.”

D R . A SHLY C OTHERN , DDS

at the Arboretum

Complex Business, Commercial

city hall

The run-down building at Marsh and Northwest Highway that once housed the Walnut Hill Library will be auctioned off along with other old city properties. Other buildings on the auction block are the Casa View Library, the Pleasant Grove Library and the West Jefferson fire station. The city hopes to raise around $3.3 million during an auction event, which has not yet been scheduled.

education

Bryan Holaday, a 2006 W.T. White alumnus and TCU grad, made his major league baseball debut in June as catcher for the Detroit Tigers against Cleveland. He was the sixth-round pick in the 2010 draft after hitting .248 in 36 games with the minor league team Triple-A Toledo. Holaday received the 2010 Johnny Bench Award after helping lead the TCU Horned Frogs to the NCAA World Series. The award is given to the most outstanding collegiate catcher in the nation.

At Marsh Middle School, Teach for America instructors CourtneyIsaak and WillCullen raised $64,000 to take a group of students on a tour of Texas colleges. With support from Marsh’s corporate sponsor Fidelity Investments, they organized a five-day field trip last June for students to visit 10 universities around Texas.

people

Former Preston Hollow resident Charlotte Rogan’s novel “Lifeboat” reached the no. 12 spot on the New York Times bestseller list in April. It was her first novel, and it received rave reviews from major media outlets. Learn more about the book at charlotterogan.com.

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The big reveal

Students from Uplift Education’s Peak and Laureate Preparatory schools in East Dallas participated in the new logo reveal for Perot Museum of Nature and Science. The museum is set to open in 2013. Pictured: Preston Hollow residents Margot and Ross Perot and students from Uplift Education’s Peak and Laureate Preparatory schools.

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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. All Ages/All Styles. UNT Grads. Betty & Bill 972-203-1573 • 469-831-7012

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

TUTORING All Subjects. Elem-middle School. Algebra 1, Dmath. Your Home. 25 + Yrs. Dr. J. 214-535-6594. vsjams@att.net

TUTORING Reading/Writing. All Grades. Master’s/10 Yrs Exp. Your Home. 214-515-5502. lissastewartjobs@hotmail.com

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

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

PART-TIME TEACHER Toddlers–3 years. Park Cities Baptist Mother’s Day Out. Early childhood degree or certification preferred. Shannon McGee 214-860-1520 or skmcgee@pcbc.org

WANTED: FREELANCE BOOKKEEPER

Preferably someone living in the Lakewood neighborhood to work on business & personal. Knowledge of Advertising/Graphic Design business a plus. Must know MYOB/Account Edge. Call Tom Zielinski -214-460-1667

Business opporTuniTies

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I’M LOOKING FOR A BILINGUAL BUSINESS PARTNER for expansion of 55-yr.-old start-up co. 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

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serviCes for you

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PRO DJ SERVICE & SOUND Corporate Events & Weddings. 20 + Years Experience. 469-236-8490

SIGNS: Nameplates, Badges, Office, Braille. A&G Engraving. 214-324-1992. getasign@att.net agengraving.vpweb.com

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 Accounting Solutions. Cindy 214-821-6903

ESTATE/PROBATE MATTERS Because every family needs a will. Mary Glenn, J.D. maryglennattorney.com • 214-802-6768

HOME ORGANIZING & Senior Moving Plans/Solutions. Refs avail. Donna 860-710-3323 DHJ0807@aol.com. $30 hr.

TRANSLATIONS English, Spanish, & French at affordable rates. LenguaTutoringAndTranslation@yahoo.com or 214-331-7200.

Website Design

Flash Demos

Graphic Design

RibbitMultimedia .com 214.560.4207

Saying goodbye

The Nathan Adams Elementary community honored a few beloved, longtime staff members who retired this year, including (pictured from left) teacher Sharon Kline , coach Eddie Shirley , teacher Carol Lammers and office manager Petey Goode . Principal Jean McGill also retired this year after 39 years in the education field and 10 years at Nathan Adams.

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Mind, Body & sPirit

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lyONS FITNeSS & STReNgTH 469-744-3214

Personal Training at a Private Studio in East Dallas.

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Pets

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

TROPICAl FISH & AQuARIumS Sales & Service. Fresh, Salt, & Pond. TheAquariumBoutique.com 214-660-0537

to advertise call 214.560.4203

Pets

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

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In-Home Professional Care

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

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Buy/sell/trade

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.COm Estate / Moving Sales, De-Cluttering, Organizing. 972-679-3100

eSTATe SAleS & lIQuIDATION SeRVICeS

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

real estate

FOR leASe 1 bedroom/1 bath Duplex. 5424 Alton Ave. Remodeled. 1913 Prairie Style Home, hardwoods,tile, large windows, Frig, W/D. Nice Backyard-backs up to the Santa Fe Trail. Ride your bike from your backyard. Large Attic for Storage. $820/month + Utilities (Avail 7/15)

& AIR Sales, Service, Repair

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aC & Heat

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A/C & Heat Sales & Service since 1989. TACLA010760E Q1es.com 214-348-9588

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WINDOW AC TUNE UP Repair, Cleaning, Etc. Buy/Sell 214-321-5943

972-216-1961

JESSE’S

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THE ClIENT’S CONTRACTOR

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TRY A CRESTVIEW DOOR for a modern entry. crestviewdoors.com 214-727-8495

A•K•S CONSTRUCTION

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Building Services

TACLA28514E American GENERAL CONTRACTOR Air Conditioning & Heating Sales, Service, All Brands. ONE SOURCE — ALL YOUR NEEDS 214-350-0800

BLUE RIBBON

Serving

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

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

G&G DEMOlITION Tear downs, Haul. Interior/Exterior. 214-808-8925

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

KEN’S RESIDENTIAl REMODElING 214-886-8927. kenscontracting.com

KITCHEN AND BATHROOM SPECIAlISTS

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

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

PREVIEW CONSTRUCTION INC.

HardiPlank 50 Yr. Cement Siding, Energy Star Windows. Kitchens-Baths-Additions & More. 214-348-3836. See Photo Gallery at: www.previewconstruction.com

SQUARE NAIl WOODWORKING

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

• 1 & 2 Story Additions

• Complete Renovations

•

Carpentry & remodeling

New Creation GROUP

Remodel Design Renovation

214-766-2677

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• Bathrooms • Kitchens • Renovations

redoguys.com 214 / 803. 4774

Cleaning ServiCeS

A CLEANING SERVICES

mcprofessionalcleaning.com 469-951-2948

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

CLEAN FREAKS Since 2005. Free Estimates. DallasCleanFreaks.com Call Today! 214-821-8888

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

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

SUNSHINE HOUSE CLEANING

Cleaning To Perfection. Reasonable Rates. Insured/ Bonded. 214-490-6659

THE MAIDS Angie’s List Service Award! Discounts at www.maids.com Free Quotes. 972-278-2551

WANTED: HOUSES TO CLEAN

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

WINDOW MAN WINDOW CLEANING.COM Residential Specialists. BBB. 214-718-3134

ComputerS & eleCtroniCS

BILL’S COMPUTER REPAIR

Virus Removal, Data Recovery. Home /Biz. Network Install. All Upgrades & Repairs. PC Instruction, No Trip Fee. 214-348-2566

COMPUTER PROBLEMS SOLVED

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

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

CAZARES CONCRETE Concrete retaining walls, Patios, Driveways, Removal, Sidewalks. 214-202-8958 Free estimates.

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

TEXAS ELECTRICAL • 214-289-0639

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

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

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

’07, ’08, ’09, ’10, ’11 CONSUMERS CHOICE AWARDS Making Homes Safer One Call at a Time

FenCing & deCkS

ARTdECk-O.COm 20 Year Warranty! Decks, Fences, Pergolas 214-435-9574

CREATIVE METAL SOLUTIONS LLC

Automatic Gates, Fence, Stairs, Stair/Balcony Railings, Wine Cellar Gates. 214-325-4985

KIRKWOOD FENCE & DECK

New & Repair. Free Estimates. Nathan Kirkwood. 214-341-0699

LONESTARdECkS.COm 214-357-3975

Decks, Arbors, Fences, Patio Covers

Trex Decking & Fencing.

STEEL SALVATION Metal Art, Unique Crosses, Funky Fire Pits. steelsalvation.com

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EST. 1991 #1

COWBOY

FENCE & IRON CO.

214.692.1991

Residential Commercial Construction Remodel Cleans make-readys windows carpet

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eleCtriCal ServiCeS

ANTHONY’S ELECTRIC Master Electrician. TECL24948 anthonyselectricofdallas.com

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DIRECT ELECTRIC Inc. New, remodel, res/com. Insured. Call 214-566-8888. Lic # TECL27551

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

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

214.750.4888 20 years in business!

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

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exterior Cleaning

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

PARKCITIESRESIDENTIALSERVICES.COM Power Washing-All Yard & Home. 214-335-5443

FenCing & deCkS

#1 COWBOY FENCE & IRON CO. Est. ‘91. 214-692-1991 www.cowboyfenceandiron.com

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

SPECIALIZING IN Wood Fences &Auto Gates

cowboyfenceandiron.com

"You Know Us"

Locally owned and operated since 1980

www.northlakefence.com

214-349-9132

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

Flooring

BEAR FOOT HARdWOOdS 214-734-8851 Complete Hardwood Flooring Services

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

dALLAS HARdWOOdS 214-724-0936

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

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

STAINED & SCORED CONCRETE FLOORS New/Remodel. Res/Com. Int/Ext. Refin. 15 Yrs. TheConcreteStudio.com 214-321-1575

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

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

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

Foundation

RepaiR

• Slabs • Pier & Beam

• Mud Jacking • Drainage

• Free Estimates

• Over 20 Years Exp. 972-288-3797

We Answer Our Phones

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GARAGE DOOR & SPRING REPAIR

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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

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

LANDMARK ENERGY SOLUTIONS

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

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

Energy-Efficient Windows

Quality Workmanship, Quality Materials, Reasonable Prices, since 1987. 214.319.8400 fosterexteriors.com

1350 N. Buckner Suite 216

HOURS:

M-F 8:30a-5p

Handyman seRvices

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

FRAME RIGHT All Honey-Dos/Jobs. 10+Yrs licensed neighborhood bus. Matt 469-867-9029

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

HANDYMAN SPECIALIST Residential/ Commercial. Large, small jobs, repair list, renovations. Refs. 214-489-0635

HARGRAVE CONSTRUCTION Kitchen, Bath, Doors, Tile & Handyman Services. 214-215-9266

HOMETOWN HANDYMAN All phases of construction. No job too small 214-327-4606

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

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

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.

House paintinG

1 AFFORDABLE HOUSE PAINTING and Home Repair. Quality work. Inside and Out. Free Ests. Local Refs. Ron 972-816-5634 or 972-475-3928

#1 GET MORE PAY LES

Painting. 85% Referrals. Free Est. 214-348-5070

A + INT/EXT PAINT & DRYWALL

Since 1977. Kirk Evans. 972-672-4681

A QUALITY PAINTING SERVICE

Interior & exterior plus small repairs. First two gallons free! 214-824-6112

A TONY’S PAINTING SERVICE Interior & Exterior 972-234-0770 mobile 214-755-2700

House paintinG

VIP PAINTING & DRYWALL Int/Ext. Sheetrock Repair, Resurfacing Tubs, Counters, Tile Repairs. 972-613-2585

WHITE ROCK PAINT & REMODEL

References. Mark Reindel 214-321-5280

Painting · Remodeling

214-870-3939

www.amistadcsc.com

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BRIAN GREAM

PAINTING & RENOVATIONS LLC

• Interior/Exterior • Drywall

• Rotten Wood • Gutters

laWns, GaRdens & tRees

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

A BETTER TREE COMPANY • JUST TREES

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

Handyman seRvices

A HELPING HAND No Job Too Small. We do it all. Repairs /Redos. Chris. 214-693-0678

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

A+ HANDYMAN KARL Home Repairs, Remodels & Restoration. 214-699-8093

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

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. Small 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

RAMON’S INT/EXT PAINT

Sheetrock, Repairs. 214-679-4513

SARATOGA INTERIOR PAINTING & REPAIR

Affordable. Free Estimates. Reed. 214-577-0622

TOP COAT Professional. Reliable. References.

TopCoatOfTexas.com

214-770-2863

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insulation/ Radiant BaRRieR

LANDMARK ENERGY SOLUTIONS

214-395-9148. Radiant Barrier, Insulation. Free Quotes. Member BBB

inteRioR desiGn

BORED WITH DECOR? UPDATE COLORS! Exp’d. Design Pro. Call Carolyn 214-363-0747

ROB’S HOME STAGING.COM 214-507-5688

Changing Rooms For All Reasons and Seasons

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

BLAKE CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS LLC

Complete Kitchen And Bath Remodels Tile, Granite, Marble, Travertine, Slate Bonded And Insured. 214-563-5035 www.blake-construction.com

BRIAN WARD STONE & TILE 972-989-9899

LH Dad & Firefighter. 12 years of Tile Experience.

FENN CONSTRUCTION Any Tile Anywhere. www.dallastileman.com 214-343-4645

HANDY DAN “The Handyman” Remodels

Done Right. handy-dan.com 214-252-1628

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

Complete tree services including Tree & Landscape Lighting! Call Mark 214-332-3444

A&B LANDSCAPING Full Lawn Care, Landscaping, Tree Trimming, Fireplaces & Stonework. Lic #0283917- Degreed Horticulturist 214-534-3816

ADVANCED TREE SERVICE

Quality Tree Trimming & Removal. 214-455-2095

ALTON MARTIN LANDSCAPING Spectacular Curbside Appeal! Excellent refs. 214-760-0825

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

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

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

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

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

COLE’S LAWN CARE • 214-327-3923 Quality Service with a Personal Touch.

DALLAS K.D.R.SERVICES • 214-349-0914 Lawn Service & Landscape Installation

GIANT PLANT SALE JULY 1ST-JULY 15TH Walton’s Garden Center. 8652 Garland Rd.

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

MOW YOUR YARD $27

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MOWPROS Most Houses $25 Weekly. Reliable and Convenient. 214-669-7767

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

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Lawns, Gardens & Trees

SPRINKLERS, LANDSCAPING, Stone Work, Drainage. Installed and Repaired. Call Kevin at 214-535-3352,Lic#7840. www.bigdirrigation.com

TAYLOR MADE IRRIGATION Repairs, service, drains. 27 yrs exp. Ll 6295. Backflow Testing Cell-469-853-2326. John

TREE WIZARDS Trim Surgery. Removal. 15 Yrs Exp. Insured. Free Est. 214-680-5885

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Average Home, Interior, Exterior & Attached Garage Quotes for Other Services

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ARRIAGA PLUMBING: Repairs, Remodels, Faucet Repair. Lic 20754 214-321-0589

BLOUNTS PLUMBING REPAIR Rebuild or Replace. 45 yrs exp. Insured. 214-275-5727

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

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

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MICHAEL’S POOL SERVICE

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Parts and Service. Chemicals and Repairs. Jonathan Mossman FREE ESTIMATES 214-729-3311

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Northaven UMC gets new sign after drunken driving accident

Preston Hollow passers-by may have noticed something strange about the North Haven United Methodist Church. The sign out front was almost crumbling apart after a drunken driver drove his Ford truck straight into it on May 12. No one from the church was hurt during the crash, says trustee

BMVs spike in Hillcrest Forest

The area east of Hillcrest between Royal and Forest experienced a “rash of incidents” in May, putting neighbors on edge as more and more crime watch alerts enter their email inboxes.

They’ve seen stolen or ransacked cars, home burglaries — one that wiped out $25,000 worth of jewelry — and suspicious people roaming the neighborhood. Officer Mark Lutz, the neighborhood police officer for the area, ran the numbers, comparing the current statistics to those of this time last year. Overall crime is actually down by 21 percent. From January 2011 to May 2011, there were 30 burglaries for Hillcrest Forest (beat 651), including

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Nan Arnold. On June 5, the sign was cleared out to make way for a new one that will cost about $16,000. It’s a good thing the sign was the only thing destroyed, Arnold says. “We could tell from the tire tracks that he would have hit the building if he didn’t hit the sign.”

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both residential and business. That averages to about five or six a month. This year, the number dropped to 18 — about three a month. Car burglaries, on the other hand, have increased from 19 to 31. If you’re going out of town, call the Dallas Police Department at 214.670.7253, provide the dates you will be gone, and officers will drive by and check on your house. Several homeowners took advantage of this over Memorial Day weekend. Email Officer Lutz at markandrewlutz@gmail.com, and he can set up a time for officers to come over to offer some inside tips on how to make your home harder to break into.

—Emily Toman

The Spray- pain T ed ThreaT Covered T he FenC e.

Lynn Robert and her husband had been annoyed by ongoing vandalism to their lawn. A line of dead grass seemed to have been killed intentionally by a vandal, and they were determined to do something about it.

“We wondered if it was gang members,” Robert says. “My husband put a security camera in the front yard, and they did this a week later.”

The Victim: Lynn robert

The Crime: Criminal mischief

Date: Wednesday, May 23

Time: 2 p.m.

Location: 6500 block of Tulip

“This” was a large message spray painted on their back fence: “Try again dipshit.”

Apparently, their suspicions that the grass was being killed intentionally were correct.

The vandalism was certainly disturbing. They no longer believe it is the work of a

gang member, Robert says, but the work of a lone vandal. Police are still investigating, and Robert is trying to determine the best way to remove the paint.

Dallas Police Lt. Richard Dwyer of the North Central Patrol Division doubts this was the work of a street gang, and thinks it is more likely someone who has some type of “perceived grudge” with the homeowners.

“The complainant stated this has been going on for two years, so it is likely that this stems from some type of incident from back then,” he says.

Dwyer says graffiti usually comes in two forms: “tagging” and “gang.” The vast majority of reported graffiti is tagging, which is done by either “urban artists” who feel the need for the world to be “enlightened” by their creativity, Dwyer says, or someone who paints his initials just to let people know he was there.

For more information on graffiti, visit the crime information section at dallaspolice.net.