2012 August Preston Hollow

Animals Suffer in Summer Heat.

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Shay was chained without shelter or water as the sun beat down on a rural property near Dallas. SPCA of Texas Humane Investigators discovered her barely alive, and our veterinarians used all their skills to save her. After months of kindness and care, Shay was ready for her new home – thanks to your help.

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Whose fault is it?

If you read this column and don’t like it, which one of us is at fault: Me or You?

It could be me, since I came up with the idea, committed my thoughts to written form and then helped put this magazine in front of you.

But it could be you, because you decided to invest your time reading it — I didn’t force it upon you.

Or maybe the fault lies with the editor here at the Advocate who read the column after I turned it in; she must have thought it was OK, because if it wasn’t, she would have prevented it from being published. That way you wouldn’t have had to waste your time reading it.

I received my degree in journalism from Northwestern University; maybe it’s the fault of someone at the school. I took out a student loan to take the writing classes, but if I didn’t learn enough, it’s probably the professors’ fault rather than mine, because I worked pretty hard when I was there. If the professors weren’t good teachers, how could I be expected to learn?

Of course, taking out that loan put a lot of pressure on me; it was hard to concentrate sometimes. Maybe the government and politicians should have made it easier to afford college; it’s not my fault I didn’t have a lot of money.

Speaking of money, my mom and dad could have something to do with this problem, too. When I was growing up, they didn’t encourage me to become a journalist, probably because they didn’t know anyone who made a living writing.

And since they didn’t enthusiastically encourage me to follow my dream, my feelings were hurt, and that put a damper on

my motivation to work hard to be a writer, and if I’m not motivated to do something, it’s hard to do it right.

I mean, I don’t see too many people taking responsibility for their actions anywhere — corporate, government or private individuals. All I see in the media is fingerpointing and shoulder-shrugging and excuse-making, and if everyone else can do things that way, I should be able to do the same thing, too.

But you’re diverting my attention here. Let’s reconsider your involvement again: I worked hard on this column, and although I admit this is a departure from what I usually write, shouldn’t I be allowed to try something new from time to time? And shouldn’t you encourage me to do that by giving me positive feedback, even if you don’t really like what I’ve done?

So if it’s not my fault that you don’t like this column, whose responsibility is it to make it better next month?

It could be mine, since I’m the writer, and it’s my job to come up with ideas, but it could be your responsibility to give me another chance even if this column wasn’t what you thought it would be.

Look, all of this has to be someone else’s fault or responsibility, so maybe you should take a good look in the mirror because I can tell you right now, after talking my way through this, I really don’t think any of this is my fault, or my responsibility, and I resent the fact that you’re blaming me

All i see in the media is finger-pointing and shoulder-shrugging and excuse-making, and if everyone else can do things that way, i should be able to do the same thing, too.

W.T. White is starting the new school year with a new principal. Michelle Thompson is taking over the position after seven years as principal at Lakewood Elementary, a TEA-rated “exemplary” school. The Kansas City native has almost 24 years of experience in the education field, 22 in Dallas. Thompson replaces Anita Hardwick , who was named an executive director in Superintendent Mike Miles’ new School Leadership Department as part of his restructuring of Dallas ISD. Hardwick will provide resources and support throughout the W.T. White feeder pattern. Although Thompson has spent recent years leading at the elementary level, she previously served as an assistant principal at MacArthur High School in Irving and North Dallas High School where she worked in special education. As a teacher, she has specialized in strengthening reading and language arts programs at underperforming schools.

Beyond her professional experience, Thompson also was a parent at W.T. White. Her daughter graduated in 2008, having also attended DeGolyer Elementary and Marsh Middle School.Thompson knows firsthand W.T. White’s positive reputation as the highest-performing comprehensive high school in DISD.

“They must be doing something great,” she says. “I just want to build on that foundation.”

VIDEO Watch this.

The above photo is from a video by Benjamin Hager, interviewing Michelle Thompson about Lakewood Elementary’s learning garden. See the video at prestonhollow.advocatemag.com/video.

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Q&A: Elizabeth Jones

Newly elected District 1 trustee Elizabeth Jones entered the arena during a pivotal time for Dallas IsD as the budget remains tight, and we’re receiving significantly less funding from the state. Nonetheless, superintendent Mike Miles’ sweeping changes are taking effect, and Jones wants to make sure our schools reap the benefits.

Past superintendents have tried to reform DISD. How is Superintendent Mike Miles’ plan different than those that have come before him?

Our new superintendent is approaching a number of things that have to change all at once. The first is that we have to change the quality of the management of our education system. And I think he is very aware of the fact that we’ve been spending lots of resources over the years and haven’t gotten the results that we potentially should be getting. The second is that it’s a very large system, and it’s a highly complex system because 80 percent of it is human capital, so you have to manage people for results — people in a highly complicated system that is already challenged because you’re dealing with a structure that is really quite antiquated. The third is he has to deal with the challenge of restoring public trust and public confidence in a system that hasn’t been managed well. And lastly and most importantly, he understands the urgency, and so do I. We’re at the moment where we must change. The one thing about his Destination 2020 plan that is so compelling is he’s restructured the system to be much more bottom-up than top-down. But the top-down part is now being held to a very different standard of accountability than we’ve seen before ... There’s more transparency and a much higher expectation for performance. If you took a billion-and-a-half-dollar company, you would have similar performance requirements. The investors, the shareholders would demand it.

How are the needs of District 1 different than those of the other districts in DISD?

We have Anita Hardwick [former W.T. Whiteprincipal]andEddieConger [Thomas Jefferson principal] as executive directors in the new School Leadership Department for our feeder patterns. Our executive directors allow us to function more practically as a group as opposed to silos. As District 1 goes, we have so many more choices because of

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the private schools. We have to be able to compete and offer the best opportunities to families.

Well, as we talked about before, the test scores for W.T. White and Thomas Jefferson are around the same level as the coveted magnet schools.

We’re just not telling the story. We just have not really gone to the public with the strengths of some of our schools. The Chinese program, I know they just did a great article the other day, finally talking about the Marsh Middle School summerprogramaswellaswhat’s been going on at TJ all these years under the guidance and proactive work of Principal Eddie Conger. You want to empower the great principals to come up with these ideas and implement them successfullyasPrincipalCongerhas done. Who else can compete with that in our area?

You have a particular interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Why is that area so important to you and how will you help continue to make it a priority in District 1?

STEM is in everything today. I have more than 25 years of business experience and

that I went to one of the finest math and science high schools in the United States. Having those skills today is critical. Our student achievement is lagging in math and science, compared to the top industrialized nations. That should be concerning enough. Now, if we’re just testing, and all we’re finding out is students are memorizing but haven’t learned anything, then what have we accomplished?

How do you plan to navigate the politics that inevitably will enter these discussions?

being on the investment side of that, you see that the only thing constant is change. Industry has evolved because of technological innovations. There isn’t an industry out there that hasn’t been affected by it. I’m a product of public schools. I was blessed in

I think we have a board with diverse backgrounds and a board that is aligned in this transformation. We may disagree on some things, but we’re in an important place to start moving the district forward. I’mnotinterestedindistractionsfrom that. As I said, we need to take an antiquated system into the 21st century, and anything that distracts from that is the problem.

—Emily Toman

“We’re at the moment where we must change. The one thing about his Destination 2020 plan that is so compelling is he’s restructured the system to be much more bottom-up than top-down. “

the space between

Lane Allison straddles the line between two worlds — born in one, raised in another. The Preston Hollow resident, adopted from China 18 years ago this month, wants to help others like her discover their roots. “We’ve had our whole lives to connect with American heritage,” Allison says. “Personally, I fell in love with the Chinese language, the culture and the people. I’m just building that bridge.” Last summer, Allison co-created China’s Children International, an online network that links Chinese adoptees all across America. It provides monthly Facebook chats, a pen pal program and other resources to its some 200 members. “What’s great about adoptees is that you have a connection on a deeper level that you don’t have with other people.” Allison was 7 months old when her single mother, Jaynne, adopted her from China, following a long and difficult process. Allison says it was hard to face the fact that she’s here because a Chinese government worker chose her name from thousands of files in a dusty office cubicle — as opposed to the more natural way children meet their parents. Now, she’s searching for her birth parents. “I need to know who they are, and I need them to know who I am and what I’ve become. It’s not that my mom was never enough. My mother made me the person I am today. I couldn’t have asked for a better situation.” Allison says she feels drawn to her birth parents, partly because of the painful circumstances that result from China’s one-child policy. Last year, she participated in a four-week immersion program, living with a family in Beijing. She met Chinese parents who have had their children taken away. “It’s not abandonment, it’s relinquishment. There is a lot of remorse. It’s devastating to see them.” Allison first returned to her orphanage when she was 12 years old and saw other 12-year-olds still waiting to be adopted. “It’s a wake-up call to not take your life for granted.” She believes that learning where she came from and what could have been will help her become who she wants to be.

TO LEARN MORE about China’s Children International, visit chinaschildreninternational.org.

—Emily Toman

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Soleo

Mexican Kitchen to open at Hillcrest and Northwest Highway

A new restaurant, Soleo Mexican Kitchen, is moving into Hillcrest Crossing at Hillcrest and Northwest Highway. Owner Lupe Rodriguez says the menu is small, but includes a diverse selection of steak, fish and vegetarian options that are Mexican-style — as opposed to Tex-Mex. The owners come from the local chain El Paisa, a fast-casual concept with several locations around Dallas-Fort Worth. Rodriguez says that Soleo will be more of an upscale atmosphere with a full bar and outdoor seating.

Renovation planned for Cooper Fitness Center

The Cooper Fitness Center recently announced plans for a $6.5 million renovation and held a demolition ceremony with local celebs, including Dr. Kenneth Cooper and son Dr. Tyler Cooper, Roger Staubach and Randy Gier. The Cooper Center, which originally opened in 1972, will be expanded to 54,000 square feet with a new main entrance, cycle studio, two mind/body studios for yoga and Pilates, locker rooms and a retail boutique. The project is expected to be complete by March 2013 and also will include a new restaurant, Cedars Woodfire Grill, a fast-casual concept that promotes healthy food choices. It will serve

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grilled meats, salads, sandwiches and soups. Dr. Kenneth Cooper was the first to introduce the concept of aerobics and has achieved worldwide success for public health.

Country-themed hair salon coming to Preston Center

Cowboy Up Men’s Salon will begin construction in September on a space in Preston Center and is scheduled to open by November. The salon offers men’s and boy’s haircuts and grooming services by female stylists, and customers receive a complimentary cold beer. Cowboy Up opened last year in Frisco, and this will be the company’s second location.

GET IN CONTACT

Soleo Mexican Kitchen 8611 HILLCREST, STE. 100 214.228.9294

SOLEOMEXICANKITCHEN.COM

Cooper Fitness Center 12100 PRESTON 972.233.4832

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Cedars Woodfire Grill

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Cowboy Up Men’s Salon 6030 LUTHER 214.417.5232

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Ristorante Nicola 8111 PRESTON, STE. 150 214.379.1111

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Goff’s Hamburgers 6401 HILLCREST 214.520.9133

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1 Preston Center’s upscale Italian spot Ristorante Nicola has hired chef Justin Melnick, a “young, rising star” from the northeast. Melnick has introduced new dinner and lunch menus with a focus on local, organic ingredients from sustainably raised animals from small farms. 2 Goff’s Hamburgers in the Preston Valley Shopping Center at Preston and LBJ Freeway has closed. The original location in University Park remains open.

HOW IT WORKS

Tackling city-related maintenance issues in our neighborhoods

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alley repair

In our neighborhood, most homes were designed with rear-entry garages. So, alleys are of particular concern in our neighborhoods, sustaining lots of wear and tear.

Q: My alley is in terrible shape. How can I get the city to fix it?

A:Call 311, and Street Services will determine what kinds of repairs it needs to be passable.

Alley repairs are done by service requests. Residents call it in, a city representative comes out and surveys the condition of the alley and decides where to go from there. “That’s really the only way we do it,” says Ben Cernosek, assistant director of Street Services. “We don’t program funds for alley repairs.” The city often can repair bad spots of an alley by resurfacing an area with asphalt or replacing a piece of concrete. “We can patch it up as best we can to make it passable,” Cernosek says. Hazardous situations typically are resolved within 24 hours while minor, non-emergency repairs take a few days. Overall, the department aims to complete a repair within 90 days of receiving the call. However, a total reconstruction must be paid for through a capital bond program, which can take years. Fortunately, the 2012 bond program does include some alley reconstruction — but only a handful of what’s needed. “They want to see a brand-new alley. That takes significant funding.” The alleys that need reconstruction are added to the growing needs inventory list for future bond programs.

—Emily Toman

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New shipment of Guatemalan bags and totes! Beautiful enough to be called art, yet sturdy enough to be carried everyday. 2813 N. Henderson Ave. 214.826.0069 lamariposaimports.com

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Devour art and food

Local artists and chefs converge at the Palette to Palate fundraiser at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, benefiting Love for Kids Inc. The local nonprofit provides services to disadvantaged children in Dallas-Fort Worth. The event features art, food and wine as well as live music by Def Katz. Tickets start at $50. For more information, visit palettetopalate.org.

Go out to eat

It’s time for KRLD’s annual Restaurant Week to raise money for the North Texas Food Bank. The event is Aug. 13-19 with a preview weekend Aug. 10-12. More than 125 restaurants across the city will offer a $35 threecourse dinner, donating $7 of each sale to the food bank or the Lena Pope Home in Fort Worth. Reservations go fast, but some restaurants extend the offer Aug. 20-Sept. 2. To register and to see which Preston Hollow restaurants are participating, visit dfw.cbslocal.com/krld-restaurant-week.

MATTHEW TRENT JEWELRY

Plaza at Preston Center 214.871.9170 MatthewTrent.com

A TINY HINEY BABY BOUTIQUE

Now Open! SW corner of Preston/Forest. New designer apparel for 0-6x girls, 0-4T boys, shoes, accessories and more. A must see! 11661 Preston Rd. 972.818.2000 atinyhiney.com

Explore playhouses

Twenty custom-designed playhouses will be on display Aug. 3-19 at NorthPark Center to benefit Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). The two-week Parade of Playhouses helps raise awareness about abused and neglected children caught up in the criminal justice system and waiting for safe, permanent homes. Parade visitors can buy raffle tickets for a chance to win one of the playhouses. For more information, visit dallascasa.org.

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THE HOSPITALITY SWEET

Now open in the London Café inside Timothy Oulton at Potter Square. 4500 N. Central Expressway. 214.534.2241 thehospitalitysweet.com

MINIME

miniME has you ready for back to school. Fabulous school gear including backpacks, lunch boxes and nap mats from the hippest brands around! (p.s. we monogram too). (next door to babybliss) 6719 Snider Plaza shopbabybliss.com 214.346.5401

Out & About

August 2012

Aug. 11-Sept. 8

‘Pear-licious’ and ‘Feathers’

Norwood Flynn Gallery presents two exhibits with an opening reception 6-8 p.m. Aug. 11. Sunny Jacquet’s “Pear-licious” features surrealist paintings of pears, and Shari Hornish’s “Feathers” celebrates nature, inspired by an Emily Dickinson poem.

Norwood Flynn Gallery, 3318 Shorecrest, 214.351.3318, norwoodflynngallery.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 are on display, 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

AUG. 4

Back-to-school drive

Foster Kids Charity hosts a back-to-school drive 10 a.m.-noon. Participants can help prepare school supply packages for local foster children in need. Neighborhood resident Michelle Armour founded the nonprofit, which works with state agencies across Texas.

12830 Hillcrest, Suite D111, fosterkidscharity.org, free

AUG. 5

JCC Zumbathon

Dallas Zumba instructors host a group exercising event Zumbathon 2-4:15 p.m. Online registration ends at noon Aug. 1. Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven, 214.239.7137, jccdallas.org,

$15-$25

AUG. 22

NDECPTA member round up

The North Dallas Early Childhood PTA hosts its annual Member Round Up 9–11 a.m. Parents can learn more about the 2012–2013 programs while the children enjoy bounce houses, open-gym play, mini trampolines, prizes and refreshments. Walnut Hill Recreation Center,10011 Midway, ndecpta.com, free

AUG. 25

Rain Forest Jr. Safari

Critterman brings rain forest animals to NorthPark Center at 2 p.m. Meet creatures from Mexico, Central and South America and Asia.

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

AUG. 27

PHECA general meeting

The Preston Hollow Early Childhood Association hosts its first meeting of the school year at 9 a.m. Newcomers are welcome to explore the group’s offerings. Cochran Chapel United Methodist Church, 9027 Midway, phecpta.org, free

AUG. 24

Carrie Newcomer

Singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer performs at 8 p.m. with opening act Rob Lytle. Newcomer is known for her spiritual, poetic melodies and her rich alto.

Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, NorthPark Presbyterian Church, 9555 N. Central, 214.363.0044, unclecalvins.org, $20–$25

Delicious Sushi

ShinSei

7713 Inwood

214.352.0005

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AMbiAncE: UPscAlE

PricE rAngE: $7-$19 for sUshi

hoUrs: 5-10 P.M. Mon.-ThUrs., 5-11 P.M. fri.-sAT

TiP: shinsEi is oPEn for lUnch 11 A.M.-2 P.M. friDAys only

—Emily Toman

An Asian restaurant that does both sushi and hot cuisine well is hard to come by, says Tracy Rathbun. “You get one or the other. It’s basically like running two restaurants.” She and her business partner Lynae Fearing try to master both concepts at Shinsei Restaurant. At the helm, they have sushi chef Shuji Sugawara, who rocks a pompadour and goes by Elvis, and executive chef Jason Czaja, a former musician from Chicago. When it comes to sushi, you can expect more than just plain old avocado or California rolls. Elvis gets creative with his signature Elvis Mack sashimi made with Spanish mackerel, cucumbers, radishes, yuzu and olive oil. Shinsei has fresh fish flown in three times a week from all over the world. Tracy heeds the advice from her husband, chef Kent Rathbun, on running a successful restaurant — focus on pleasing the top 5 percent of customers, the above-average diners. “Most people may not understand the food that’s on their plate, and that’s okay. I’m trying to exceed the expectations of the people who really, really understand what makes a good dining experience. Then, everybody will be happy.”

Elvis Mack sashimi.

Photo by Mark Davis

1 Ku Sushi

Venture toward the back of Preston Forest Village, and you’ll find a hidden sushi gem. Ku caters to the beginners and the advanced from cream cheese lovers to squid enthusiasts. 11661Preston, Suite 160 214.891.0400

2 Sushi Star

The lunch specials make this Preston-Royal spot easier on the wallet. Grab a co-worker, and split a roll special — any two rolls for $12. It includes the California, shrimp tempura, salmon avocado, spicy California, avocado, cucumber and veggie. 5956 Royal 214.692.8989 sushistardallas.com

3 Rock & Roll Sushi

This family-owned restaurant near Preston Center has a few signature dishes worth trying, including the No Name #3, which is double-pressed sushi with a layer of crab salad and spicy tuna. 6109 Berkshire 214.987.1966 rockandrollsushi.com

Shinsei lounge. Photo by Mark Davis

it’s so misunderstood

Bogle Riesling 2007 ($10) California

Riesling is, perhaps, the most misunderstood of all the wine varietals. People who don’t like sweet wine dismiss it because it can be sweet, while people who drink sweet wine are often confused by the various ways that riesling is made. Both of which are too bad, because riesling is a refreshing alternative to the white wine that we usually drink — and it’s especially welcome this time of year, a wonderful hot-weather wine that is low in alcohol and pairs with a surprising number of foods (smoked pork loin, anyone?).

Most rieslings, even those that are dry, have some sweetness. But since it occurs naturally, and not as added sugar (or even high-fructose corn syrup), it’s not overwhelming. In fact, in the best rieslings, the sweetness — even in the most sweet — are balanced by the fruitiness and acidity of the wine. One of the biggest and best changes in rieslings over the past several years is new labeling, which identifies the wine by sweetness. This is a far cry from the old days, when consumers had to navigate German wine terms to try and make sense of sweetness.

In this, fine rieslings are made all over the world, including New York and Michigan. These rieslings will get you started:

This

New York producer makes top-notch riesling, and it’s not even the best in New York state. Look for candied lemon fruit and a long finish; this is an excellent example of dry riesling.

Bogle is probably California’s best grocery store wine producer, and this wine shows why. It’s varietally correct, with some lime fruit and just enough sweetness to be riesling. Not as crisp as the Dr. Frank, but it doesn’t need to be.

This

Alsatian wine is quite different from most, and should appeal to anyone who likes riesling, feels adventurous and wants to splurge. It features an almost olive-oil aroma and herbal taste.

—Jeff Siegel

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

Ask the wine guy

What are riesling’s sweetness levels?

Tra d itiona lly, t h e y ’re German — Kabinett , which is dry; Spätlese, more sweet or o ff -dr y ; and Auslese, or sweet. They still appear on German ries l ings, b ut new labels pioneered by the Internationa l Ries l ing Foun d ation list the wine’s sweetness

o n a sca l e an d are muc h easier to fi g ure out.

—Jeff Siegel

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with your wine

Hummus

This is the ultimate summer food — cheap, nutritious, easy to make, doesn’t heat up the kitchen, and lends itself to infinite variation. Add cilantro, for example, or red pepper or coriander to the mix. Serve as a side dish with roasted peppers and pitas, or as a dip, and it’s perfect with a dry riesling.

DIRECTIONS

GROCERY LIST

2 c drained, canned chickpeas (reserve the liquid)

1/2 c tahini paste

1/4 c extra virgin olive oil, plus oil for garnish

2 cloves garlic, peeled, or to taste

Juice of 1 lemon, plus more as needed

Salt and pepper to taste

1 Tbsp ground cumin or paprika, or to taste, plus a sprinkling for garnish

Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish

1. Put the chickpeas, tahini, oil, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor (or a blender for even smoother hummus), sprinkle with salt and pepper, and begin to process; add chickpea-cooking liquid or water as needed to produce a smooth purée.

2. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper or lemon juice as needed. Serve, drizzled with some olive oil and sprinkled with a bit of cumin or paprika and some parsley. Adapted from Mark Bittman’s “How to Cook Everything”

Serves four as a side dish, about 15 minutes

GOOD SPORT

Alternative sports all within a few miles of Preston Hollow ... and a few in our own backyard

STORY BY EMILY TOMAN PHOTOS BY DANNY FULGENCIO & CANTÜRKYILMAZ

Did you know that tug-of-war, hand tennis and live-pigeon shooting have been Olympic sports? Well, the bird-shooting thing was held just once, in 1900. But doesn’t it go to show that what is considered a sport is subjective? And sports — even ones with funny names like cornhole or mushball — can be life-enhancing. Whether you’re looking for improved physical fitness, healthy competition, camaraderie or pure silliness, there’s a sport for you. You just might not know it exists.

ARCHERY

Preston Hollow resident and Southern Methodist University alumnus Clint Montgomery has been practicing archery since his mom said “no” to the BB gun, he says. He has played other sports — tennis, football, basketball — but he always liked the bow and arrow, despite the fact that it wasn’t exactly mainstream. As the director of the Dallas Archery Club, he hopes to make it more accessible.

Many years ago, you could find people practicing archery at public parks and bowling alleys all around Dallas, Montgomery says, but times have changed. Now, we’re in an era where we must be protected from ourselves. The Dallas Archery Club, which started long ago in Lake Highlands as a benefit for Texas Instruments employees and recently opened facilities in Plano and North Dallas, aims to change all that and make archery available to everyone. To that end, they offer opportunities to try the sport at little or no cost.

The sport has enjoyed a surge in popularity, thanks in part to the teen drama “The Hunger Games,” Montgomery says.

“Since we’ve made [archery] accessible, every race, creed, size and age and ability — a kid in a wheelchair, even — can be seen side by side here at the range. Everyone is the same on the [shooting] line.”

The club is working with the Dallas Park and Recreation Department to create mobile ranges at public parks around the city. Montgomery says he hopes the club will have 50 or so ranges throughout the region in the near future. Once you take up the sport seriously, the equipment — a bow and arrows — runs around $200. But it’s sort of like golf in that you can spend what you want to spend — the fancy stuff is upward of $2,000.

STARTSHOOTING // An intro to archery class is held 11 a.m.-noon Saturdays and 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Texas Archery Academy Indoor Range, 600 Accent Drive, Suite B, in Plano. It’s $10 per person, and all equipment is included. You can try archery for free 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays at the Elm Fork Shooting Range, 10751 Luna. It’s $5 to practice longer. Visit dallasarchery.com to learn more.

Silk

Becky Foster was 49 when she donned her first sparkly unitard.

Having never practiced gymnastics or ballet as a child, the middle-aged mom joined the Lone Star Circus School, dangling on the silk alongside spry 20-year-olds.

“People think you’re crazy,” Foster says.

Lone Star is a local nonprofit organization founded by Fanny Kerwich, an eighth-generation circus performer. It was originally created for children, but four years ago, Preston Hollow resident Stephanie Stewart convinced Kerwich to open the school to adults.

“It’s kind of a lost art,” Stewart says. “I had such a passion for it, and I thought there had to be other adults interested in it, too.”

The silk involves two long pieces of fabric that hang from the ceiling. Performers climb the silk while moving their bodies into different positions. The first step is to master the climb.

“Most people can’t climb at first, so we start out slow. It may feel intimidating, but everyone else is in the same boat. Once people realize how it really is, the intimidation goes away.”

Stewart says people will notice a difference in their bodies after three weeks of practice, building strength and endurance. Serious students such as Foster develop a dancer’s body with long, lean muscles.

“It’s all-encompassing. You feel energized and not so eager to just go home and watch TV.”

In addition to the silk, advanced students can learn other circus tricks — most of which involve suspending the body in the air on the trapeze or the lyra (a hoop).

Kerwich says she hesitated to make circus performing accessible to everyone, fearing that the art form would become watered down. After all, it’s not just a pastime — it’s her heritage.

“You don’t give that away,” she says.

She came around after considering the impact it could have on people’s lives in a world overrun with technology and endless streams of information.

“In this time, we don’t know what to feel anymore. This is very, very pure. It’s a beautiful way to be happy.”

Perform silk // The summer session runs through Aug. 25. Adult classes meet on weekdays at the Palaestra Gym, 4335 N. Beltwood. The cost is $20-$22 per class or $140 per month for unlimited classes. Private lessons also are available. For details and to register, call 214.206.1449 or visit lonestarcircus.org.

Cornhole

Get the bag in or near the hole. Players, two per team, take turns throwing beanbags at a hole located at one end of an elevated platform. Though it is one of the few sports that allows you to hold a beer in one hand as you compete, it can get serious. Play cornhole // You can find a cornhole league any season of the year. Dallas Sport and Social offers a league that plays weekly at Draft Picks, 703 McKinney. The cost is $68.50 for a team and $38.50 for an individual player. For details, visit dallassportsleagues.com/leagues/ cornhole.

DoDgeball

Getting smacked in the face with a speeding foam ball doesn’t hurt that bad, says Tom Wakefield, commissioner of Dallas Dodgeball.

“We had a lady get hit right in the face, and she just laughed,” he says. “It’s a sport that anyone can play. It’s the most natural sport there is.”

The group hosts co-ed, open-play games every other week near the Galleria for children and adults — including soccer moms and 6-year-old girls — with plans to launch a league later this year.

Wakefield and his son formed the group eight years ago, inspired by the 2004 comedy

“Dodgeball.” After watching the movie, they searched the internet for local leagues. They didn’t find any, so they started their own.

“Other people must have been looking for leagues, too, because we had 40 or 50 people sign up in the first week.”

The rules of dodgeball are lengthy, but the objective is simple: Grab a ball, and hurl it at an opposing team member to try and eliminate him or her from the game. Repeat. The last team standing wins.

Most people play recreationally, but there a few serious athletes. Wakefield took his best players to the Toronto Dodgeball Tour-

nament in February 2011 where they placed fifth out of 20 teams from the United States and Canada.

Play dodgeball // Dallas Dodgeball hosts recreational games 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturdays at alternating venues: Sole Roll Indoor Soccer, 4435 McEwen by the Galleria, and the Dunford Recreation Center in Mesquite. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. The Dallas Dodgeball Shootout is an open tournament for ages 17 and up, set for 9 a.m.5 p.m. Oct. 13 at Sole Roll. Registration is $200 per team with a cash prize. For details, visit dallasdodgeball.com.

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Ultimate Frisbee

When you think Frisbee, do you imagine a couple of college-age dudes, all smiles, tossing colorful disks on a windswept beach? Sure, that’s Frisbee. But it ain’t Ultimate Frisbee. The formations look a little like football, and the objective is to move the disk into the end zone. There’s a lot of running, passing, jumping and falling, but it is non-contact — at least that’s what the rules dictate. Ultimater Mike Ahern has been playing since 1993 and says he likes not only the athleticism involved, but also the “camaraderie of the Ultimate community.” It’s different from many other team sports in that, in general, individuals sign up for the league and then are drafted onto a team as opposed to a bunch of people forming a team and then joining a league.

“The Ultimate way makes for more of a sense of community because you get to know more people, and you’re less likely to develop deep grudges,” Ahern says. “That guy you’re mad at one season may be your teammate in the next.”

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The Ultimate Frisbee demographics skew younger, Ahern says, but there is a significant subset of older people playing these days, and that stereotypical Frisbee guy — “the protohippie, let’s say” — is an endangered species. And it’s not just the guys. About one-third of the players are female, Ahern says.

Play disk // Beginners can find pick-up games at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at The Village Apartments (8303 Southwestern) or Wednesdays alternating among Glencoe Park near SMU, Norbuck Park at Northwest Highway and Buckner, and Lake Highlands Park. Winter league is popular among Dallas players, though the games are held at Prestonwood Polo Club in Oak Point. The cost is $70 per player and includes a disc and T-shirt. Visit dallasultimate.org.

TABLE TENNIS

Hit the hollow ball back and forth across the table with small paddles. Keep the ball in-bounds but try to get it past your opponent. It’s like miniature tennis — but don’t call it ping-pong. The King of the Court Table Tennis League takes the fast-paced sport seriously. But the players still know how to have fun. The league, offered by the umbrella group Big D Sports and Entertainment, includes prizes, happy hours and post-game socials.

PLAY TABLE TENNIS // The King of the Court League plays Thursday nights at Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho. Registration is $160 per team. The summer league is in session. For details on the fall league, visit bigdfun.com/ sports/richardson/table-tennis.

INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING

Climb to the top of an artificial rock wall, using the climbing holds that jut out from the wall. Try not to look down. We may not have any mountains around Dallas, but you can still experience what it’s like to climb one. Indoor rock climbing engages all your muscle groups and promotes balance. It can get competitive, though. Exposure Rock Climbing in Carrollton oversees Team Texas, a youth climbing team that has won four USA Climbing national championships.

CLIMB // Exposure Rock Climbing is at 2389 Midway. Day passes are available for $20, including all the necessary equipment. Private lessons are $50 per one-hour class. Visit exposurerockclimbing.com.

FLAGFOOTBALL

Move the ball into the end zone without losing the flag attached to your waist. It’s a non-contact version of mainstream football. Flag football still involves the same skill and athleticism — minus the part where you are slammed to the ground. Instead, each down ends when a defensive player grabs the flag of the offensive player.

PLAY FLAG FOOTBALL // Big D Sports offers co-ed and men’s recreational, upper recreational and intermediate leagues that play Wednesdays and Saturdays at Glencoe Park at Central Expressway and Martel. The cost is $575-$600 per team. For details on the fall league, visit bigdfun.com/ sports/flag-football.

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Bike polo

Hit the ball with a mallet into the opposing team’s goal — all while riding a bicycle. It’s like horse polo for the urban athlete. It may seem like a new fad, but bike polo actually was invented in 1891 by Irish cyclist Richard Mecredy. There are more than 160 registered teams in the United States, and the sport recently gained popularity in Dallas.

Play bike Polo // Dallas Bicycle Polo plays at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Norbuck Park at Buckner and Northwest Highway near White Rock Lake. There usually is extra gear available for newbies. The cost is [TK]. Visit leagueofbikepolo.com/club/dallas-bicycle-polo.

kickBall

Kick the big red ball. Run the bases without getting tagged. Think baseball, but the bat is your foot. Seriousness ranges from just-out-here-to-meet-people to no-mercy-in-it-to-win-it. Far North Dallas-based Dallas Sport and Social offers mostly yearround kickball leagues. A season is typically seven regular-season games plus playoffs, if you’re good enough.

Play kickball // Games are held at Glencoe Park near SMU or Norbuck Park at Northwest Highway and Buckner. The cost is about $75 per person or $630 for a team. To sign up, visit dallassportsleagues.com.

RolleR deRBy

Skate counterclockwise around a circuit track in two teams of five players. Each team’s designated “jammer” scores points by lapping the opposing team while “blockers” use physical force to stop them. This is the quintessential contact sport for women, so you have to be willing to take an elbow to the jaw every now and then. Besides, in roller derby, bruises are badges of honor. Plus, you get to adopt a clever, tough-sounding name such as Babe Ruthless.

Roll // Assassination City Roller Derby league plays at Fair Park Coliseum, and Dallas Derby Devils play at NYTEX Sports Centre in North Richland Hills. For details about fall leagues, visit acderby.com or derbydevils.com.

pole dancing

Hold on to a pole, and wrap your body around it, forming different acrobatic positions. It’s not just for exotic dancers. Pole dancing is considered performance art and requires a great deal of strength, flexibility and stamina. In fact, the U.S. Pole Dance Federation hosts a national championship in September. But most people pole dance for exercise.

StaRt Pole dancing // Zensual Dance offers classes at MoveStudio, 17062 Preston, Suite 108. The cost is $15 for an introductory class. Call 469.426.5090 or visit zensualdance.com.

Badminton

Hit the shuttlecock or birdie with your racket to your opponent’s side of the court in such a way that he or she cannot return it. The game looks a little like tennis. It is an Olympic sport, so it can get competitive, but many play recreationally. The Dallas Badminton Club, founded in 1988, is active year-round and attracts players from different backgrounds.

Play badminton // The Dallas Badminton Club meets 7-10 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and has open play 11:15 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays at Reverchon Recreation Center, 3505 Maple. The cost is $60 for individuals and $100 for families. Call 214.670.7720 or visit dallasbadmintonclub.com.

Hit the ball with a mallet into the opposing team’s goal — all while riding a bicycle.

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A friend of de Ath

Churchgoers grow accustomed to death’s sting

In the July 3 issue of one of my favorite journals, The Christian Century, Matt Fitzgerald dares to write about death in his article entitled “Acquainted With Grief.” I say “dare” because, for the most part, we do not welcome talk of dying. As Ernst Becker reminded us in his classic work, “The Denial of Death,” we know that dying is something we are all going to do, sooner or later. When the story of this world is told, the number of births and deaths will be exactly the same (unless you count Enoch, the biblical character who was said to have been “taken up” instead of dying). Yet most of us prefer not to think about the subject. As Becker suggests, we sublimate our thoughts of death into “immortality projects” that hold such thoughts at bay.

Fitzgerald, who writes as a pastor, posits the idea that those who live in communities of faith may well deal with death better than others. Perhaps this is because we hold to a faith that claims that death is not the end; but it may be that we simply see it more often, because death is more visible in such a community. Fitzgerald writes, “This will change as my peers and I age, but at this point in our lives, most of my friends outside the church are living in an age-segregated bubble where death remains a distant, hidden thing.”

Thinking about this, I realized that there is hardly a Sunday in our church when we do not announce the death of one or more of our members. Again, Fitzgerald comments: “Regular churchgoing does not make you a friend of death, but if you sit in the pews long enough, you cannot help getting acquainted. In the church you meet some lovely people. And some of them die during your time there. This is a most unlikely gift, but it is a gift that churchgoing keeps on giving. It starts early, gradually, as children form friendships with elderly

adults who are not their parents … All of this is to say that I see a difference between the grief of active churchgoers and the pain of those who stay away. Everyone hurts, of course. But when death comes for a family member, there is often a sturdiness, a resiliency and a healthy sort of acceptance in the eyes of those who have baked cookies to serve at memorial teas, who have sung hymns at funerals of old saints or who have sat down, surprised to see an empty spot in

of them

time

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the pew where a friend from a church committee had worshiped only weeks before. Churchgoers have grieved before; they’ve already felt death’s sting.”

To my way of thinking, he speaks a deep truth. Like Fitzgerald, I have done memorial services for 95-year-old grandmothers, only to have a young grandchild say, “It’s so unfair — why did she have to die?” Most of the time, they haven’t been in church for a while, and so death seems unnatural. I grieve, too — but there’s nothing unfair about dying, as the Bible puts it, “full of days.”

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.

“Regular churchgoing does not make you a friend of death, but if you sit in the pews long enough, you cannot help getting acquainted. In the church you meet

lovely people. And some

die during your

there. This is a most unlikely gift, but it is a gift that churchgoing keeps on giving.”

Preston Hollow fourth

Cindy and Savannah Washlesky and their standard poodles Lucky and Luke celebrate Independence Day during the Hillcrest Forest Fourth of July parade.

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FLAGSTONE PATIOS, Retaining Walls, BBQ’s, Veneer, Flower Bed Edging, All Stone work. Chris 214-770-5001 Swimming Pool Remodels • Patios Stone work • Stamp Concrete 972-727-2727

Deckoart.com

eleCtriCal ServiCeS

ANTHONY’S ELECTRIC Master Electrician. TECL24948 anthonyselectricofdallas.com

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

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

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

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Residential Commercial Construction Remodel Cleans make-readys windows carpet

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exterior Cleaning

LIC#17141

Flooring & Carpeting

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

BLOUNTS HAULING/TRASH SERVICE

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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

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

CREATIVE METAL SOLUTIONS LLC

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KIRKWOOD FENCE & DECK

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

Restoration Flooring

25+ Years Experience

469.774.3147

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

Taking pride in our work

since 1975

WHITE ROCK FLOORS Hardwoods New/Refurbished Ceramic Tile

wrfloors@sbcglobal.net

Old fashioned work ethic.

214-293-7039

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ComputerS & eleCtroniCS

BILL’S COMPUTER REPAIR

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

COMPUTER PROBLEMS SOLVED

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

IQUEUE MEDIA COMPANY 214-478-8644

TV Installation, Computer Repair, Security.

ConCrete/ maSonry/paving

BRICK & STONE REPAIR

Don 214-704-1722

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

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.)

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

Decks, Arbors, Fences, Patio Covers Trex Decking & Fencing.

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

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"You Know Us"

Locally owned and operated since 1980

www.northlakefence.com

214-349-9132

FireplaCe ServiCeS

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

Flooring & Carpeting

BEAR FOOT HARdWOOdS 214-734-8851

Complete Hardwood Flooring Services

FounDation repair

• Slabs • Pier & Beam

• Mud Jacking • Drainage • Free Estimates

• Over 20 Years Exp. 972-288-3797

We Answer Our Phones

garage DoorS

GARAGE DOOR & SPRING REPAIR 972-672-0848 TexasGaragePros.com

20% off with “Advocate Magazine”

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

BEAN SCREENS WINDOWS & DOORS Specializing In Solar Screens 469-360-5361

CLEARWINDOWSANDDOORS.COM

Replacement Windows & Doors Free Estimate 214-274-5864

Glass, WindoWs & doors

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

PELLA WINDOWS & DOORS

Specializing in Replacement Windows & Doors. Dan Cupp 972-742-6011 cuppdw@pella.com

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

THERASA’S SPECIALTIES Creates Unique Custom Window Treatments: Drapes, Valances, Cornice Boards, Roman Shades & More 972-271-6484 To Schedule Free In Home Estimate.

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

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

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CUSTOM DRAPERY Window Treatments, Blinds,Shades,Upholstery. Designer Workroom. 15% seniors & New Homeowners. Linda 214-212-8058 dblinda86@msn.com

ROB’S HOME STAGING.COM 214-507-5688

Changing Rooms For All Reasons and Seasons

KitcHen/BatH/ tile/Grout

ALL SURFACE REFINISHING

214-631-8719. Tub/Tile/Refinishing. allsurfacerefinishing.com

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

laWns, Gardens & trees

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

PLANT SALE AUg. 1ST-15Th All Garden Benches

30% Off Walton's Garden Center 8652 Garland Road

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

HOLMAN IRRIGATION

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

• frameless and framed shower doors & enclosures

• many glass & hardware options

premium quality custom shower doors & enclosures 214-530-5483

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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

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

FRAME RIGHT All Honey-Dos/Jobs. Crown mold install $125/rm. Licensed. 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

TW SERVICES Home Repairs And Yard Care. Contact 214-531-1897

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

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

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

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

WHITE ROCK PAINT & REMODEL

References. Mark Reindel 214-321-5280

Painting · Remodeling

NAT-90143-1

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

laWns, Gardens & trees

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

A BETTER TREE COMPANY • JUST TREES

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

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

ADVANCED TREE SERVICE

Quality Tree Trimming & Removal. 214-455-2095

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

214-870-3939

www.amistadcsc.com

BRIAN GREAM

PAINTING & RENOVATIONS LLC

• Interior/Exterior

• Drywall

• Rotten Wood • Gutters All General Contracting Needs

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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

MOW YOUR YARD $27

White Rock Landscaping 214-415-8434

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

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

PARADISELANDSCAPES.NET · 214-328-9955

Installations of Fine Gardens, Patios, Paths & more!

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

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

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

WE’LL GIVE YOU THE YARD You Want. Dynamic Landscaping. 214-763-0492

JUST TREES

LocksmiThs & securiTy

CHIEF SECURITY & SAFE Expert & Quality Locksmith & Safe Service. 10% Off. 214-827-7535

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A BETTER EARTH PEST CONTROL

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

McDANIEL PEST CONTROL

Prices Start at $75 +Tax for General Treatment

Average Home, Interior, Exterior & Attached Garage

Quotes for Other Services 214-328-2847

Lakewood Resident

PLumbinG

ANDREWS PLUMBING • 214-354-8521

# M37740 Insured. Any plumbing issues. 24 Hours/7 Days. plumberiffic@yahoo.com

Sewers • Drains • Bonded

*Joe Faz 214-794-7566 - Se Habla Español*

ARRIAGA PLUMBING:

Faucet, Sewer, Sink Repairs. Water/Slab Leaks. Shower Pans. Gas Testing. Remodels, Water Heaters, Stoppages. Insured. Lic 20754 214-321-0589, 214-738-7116

ASTRO PLUMBING #M36580 Insured. Any & All Plumbing Problems. 214-566-9737 Mike

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

JUSTIN’S PLUMBING SERVICE

For All Your Plumbing Needs. ml#M38121 972-523-1336. www.justinsplumbing.com

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

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

Slab Leak Specialists – inquire about reroute instead of jackhammering

• All Plumbing Repairs

ML-M36843

• Licensed/Insured 214-727-4040

PooLs

ADAIR POOL & SPA SERVICE

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

LOCK’S POOL SERVICE - 469-235-2072

Dependable repairs. Pool Electrical TICL #550

MICHAEL’S POOL SERVICE

Maintenance & Repair 214-727-7650

LEAFCHASER’S POOL SERVICE

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

roofinG & GuTTers

A&B GUTTER 972-530-5699

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

A+ BBB RATED ROOFING CO. Ehlers Roofing. New/Repairs. 214-699-8093. Est. 1960

GUARANTY ROOFING 214-760-3666 Re-Roofing/Repairs/Green Options. Free Estimates. www.guarantyroof.com

NATIONWIDE ROOFING,FENCING,GUTTERS BBB member. 214-882-8719 ROOFING

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community

The Jewish Community Center will host a dedication for its new gym at 1 p.m. Aug. 26. with door prizes, giveaways and refreshments. The addition is part of the center’s expansion project. The JCC is at 7900 Northaven. Call Kerri Aikin at 214.239.7103 for more information.

education

Andrea Cockrell of Withers Elementary School was selected for the Harvard University Leadership Institute by the Raise Your Hand Leadership Program, a group that promotes the development of school leaders. Cockrell will attend Harvard to focus on the art of leadership and a principal’s impact on students’ achievements. Other Preston Hollow principals who have been selected for the program in past years include Anita Hardwick of W.T. White High School, Jean McGill, who just retired from Nathan Adams Elementary, and Kyle Richardson, the former Marsh Middle School principal.

Susan Bourenane of George Bannerman Dealey Montessori and Rachel Burnett of W.T. White High School both received $10,000 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math awards from the Texas Instruments Foundation. The teachers receive $5,000 to be used for professional development and classroom technology and another $5,000 for personal use. Burnett joins fellow W.T. White teachers Heather Hinds (2007), Marry Rivers (2008), Jason Wallace (2009) and Scheryl Woodard (2011) in receiving this award.

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They shaTT ered T he glass and snaT ched T he banjos .

Collins Illich’s wife Katie is the banjo player in the family. She has two of the unique instruments and a banjolele – a banjo tuned like a ukulele that Illich gave to her on their two-year anniversary. The instrument takes skill and is something she really enjoys doing. Unfortunately, a recent break-in at their Caladium Club home

The Victim: Collins Illich

The Crime: Burglary

Date: Friday, June 8

Time: Between 10:20 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.

Location: 5300 block of Northmoor

left them with only one left, and quite a bit of frustration.

“Ironically, they left the nicest of the three banjos behind,” Illich said. “I am frustrated, angry, pissed off… just like everyone else.”

The burglar entered by breaking a glass door in the den, and tried to remove a TV from the wall with no success. The instruments and some pocket change were taken from the den as well as several items from the master closet and a dresser including three fishing reels, a Macbook Pro, some work documents, two watches, a gold ring, a necklace and more silver jewelry.

Immediately after the burglary, Illich be-

gan building a privacy fence in the backyard with the help of some friends. He and his wife also now have concealed handgun licenses.

“It is such an idiotic crime to me. They couldn’t have received much money for what they took while risking their lives and my family’s lives,” he says. “I do not get it. The cost benefit analysis does not add up. They probably worked harder for very little return on investment, than I do on an average day.”

Dallas Police Lt. Richard Dwyer of the North Central Patrol Division says wooden privacy fences can be double-edge swords.

“On one hand, it does keep people from wandering or passing through your yard and provide privacy for the homeowner. But, if someone has jumped over the fence into your yard, it prevents your neighbor from seeing that person prowling around.”

A fence can also prevent a police patrol checking the alley to see anyone in the backyard. If officers receive a call at a specific address they can check over the fence or check the yard if the gate is unlocked, he says. Homeowners can also look at security through natural environment, Dwyer says.

“If you don’t have small children or a dog, a set of roses bushes, the type with thorns of course, that back up to the fence add beauty and can deter someone from thinking about jumping into the yard.”

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 |

07.02 2 $25,100

Date when an unknown suspect crashed into a resident’s brick wall in the 6900 block of Chevy Chase and fled the scene, causing $1,000 worth of damage

Approximate value of the jewelry and clothing stolen from a guesthouse June 30 in the 10600 block of Strait Lane

Number of times a man was stabbed in the chest during a drug deal June 29 outside an apartment in the 4100 block of Harvest Hill; the victim was taken to Medical City Hospital with two pierced lungs and survived

SOurcE: Dallas Police Department

Q&A: Chief David Pughes

In May, the Northwest Patrol Division welcomed a new deputy chief, David Pughes. The 22-year Dallas Police Department veteran talks about his plan for reducing crime in our area and tells about his diverse experiences in the DPD.

How did you become the new chief?

I was a lieutenant in the Homicide Unit. When Chief Aziz went to SWAT, I got promoted and assumed this position. I think I have an advantage because I worked here before. I was the administrative lieutenant in 2006.

What are your goals for the Northwest Division?

[IntheNorthwestDivision]wehave50 square miles, and a population of about 134,000. That’s a lot of things happening. Across the country, there’s been a reduction in crime over the last 20 years. In Dallas, we’ve also experienced that. In many ways, we’re ahead of the curve. Our philosophy going forward is to move to a preventive model. We were a reactionary police force before. Now, we are more involved in the community,witheconomicdevelopment andwithyouthprograms.We’regrowing the crime watch groups. There’s the 10/70/20 formula. Usually, a neighborhood has about 10 percent participation in crime watch and 70 percent of residents who are not engaged. The 20 percent is the people committing the crimes. The goal is to pull more people into your 10 percent to push against the 20 percent.

What types of crimes are you seeing in the Preston Hollow area?

The biggest issue is the burglary of motor vehicles and residential burglary — open garage doors. [Criminals] drive around in affluent areas looking for that. They jump out, run in, and grab a weed eater or lawn mower in about 12 seconds. Overall crime [in the Northwest Division] has reduced by 18 percent from last year. Comparatively speaking, we’re doing well. We’re trying to build more business crime watches.

How is the Northwest Division different from the rest of the city?

[InadditiontoPrestonHollowneighborhoods] we have the hospital district, we have Market Hall, the Stemmons Corridor, the FBI headquarters, all the jails … I wonder how many places in the country you’d find that combination in an urban environment.

Why did you decide to become a police officer?

In November, I will have been with the Dallas Police Department for 22 years. I knew in high school that I would enter a career in law enforcement. Previously, I was working for the sheriff’s department in Golden, Colo. I wanted to work in Dallas, Las Vegas or Los Angeles. My friend had a single-engine airplane, so when we got off work one night around 11, we decided to fly to each city and apply for the academies. We landed in Dallas at 7 a.m. that morning. I went through four days of testing and passed. Only 9 percent of applicants make it into the Dallas Police Academy. I was offered a job, and I took it. What’s kept me here is that you have opportunities to work in different areas. I’ve worked in patrol, administrative positions, Crimes Against Persons and the Public Integrity Unit, which investigates police corruption. Prior to coming here, I was in Homicide. I didn’t realize the amount of death that happens in this city every day. It’s not just murders, but suicides, accidental death, workplace death. You see how distraught the family is. When you have to sit through the autopsy of a child it surprised me how quickly I was able to build a professional demeanor, and how you can separate your feelings from the job at hand. I could only stay two years. When I got promoted, I could have gone to a few different places. I’d glad I ended up here. If I had to pick, it’d be here. They didn’t ask. I’m lucky.

—Emily Toman

Photo by Amber Plumley