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Hyer Parents Fight for J.O.Y. CAMPAIGN MESSAGE: DISPLACE STUDENTS ‘JUST ONE YEAR’

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By Annie Wiles

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Special Contributor Hyer Elementary parents are asking the Highland Park school board to answer for the decision to displace Hyer students for two years beginning in 2018. Parents equipped with sloganed T-shirts (“Just One Year!”) and foam boards bearing Google maps screenshots of commute times between the district schools have descended upon the past few school board meetings to voice their concerns and to demand an explanation for the decision announced in May 2016. John Tatum, who raised concerns last November at a Hyer parents’ fundraiser at the Bomb Factory (“Solid Gold Hyer — Go for the Gold!”) after being approached by other concerned parents, said in an interview that the two-year displacement is “a completely illogical, mathematically

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Hyer students enjoy the Fall Carnival. Parents don’t want them displaced longer than those from other district schools.

unsound decision.” The parents have commissioned a traffic study from engineering firm Kimley-Horn. “We have traffic studies and facts to back up our position, but the school board hasn’t presented anything,” Tatum said. “[The study shows] all of the problems logistically with doubling up the traffic on our already-crowded

roads.” Three of the four elementary schools in the district will be rebuilt in the coming years under provisions of the bond package passed in 2015, and their students will be temporarily relocated during construction, most to the fifth elementary school, which is set to open in the new school year. “Everybody agreed to go to the

new school,” Tatum said. “By trying to accommodate for a couple of Bradfield parents and the principal (the board) tried to find a solution to a problem that didn’t exist, and now they’ve created multiple problems that never should have existed.” University Park, Bradfield, and

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CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

R E A L E STAT E UP Elementary: Students relocated to new campus 2017-18 school year.

Bradfield: Students relocated to Hyer 2018-19 school year.

Hyer: Students relocated to new campus 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years.

NEWS

SCHOOLS

HP, UP explore options for joint public safety radio system 8

HP student places third in national history competition 16

Wine cellars make these homes grand

BUSINESS

Choozy mom offers tips for balancing family, business 33

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Sisters Better Than Best of Friends I’m one of 13 children, number nine to be exact. I have seven brothers and five sisters. We all have a lot of pride in our family, and relish opportunities to tell someone about it. In response to being asked, “What? 12 brothers and sisters?” I’ll usually casually say, “yep, a baker’s dozen.” My mother has 27 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. We make an effort to stay connected, holding family reunions every three or four years, which gives us the opportunity to meet new arrivals — spouses, significant others, and especially babies. One of the best family events I participate in is an annual gathering with my four (living) sisters. We’ve made it a tradition to spend a long weekend together. We call it Sista Palooza. A few weeks ago we had our seventh gathering, this time in Austin. As usual, we spent most of our time visiting, eating, drinking, laughing, catching up, and reminiscing — with an occasional interruption to see a sight or two. Usually we plan to do more than we accomplish, but our main objective is to just to be together. Our ages span from 47 to 61, so we are still learning things about each other that we didn’t know. I am blessed to have good relationships with my beautiful sisters. They are like best friends, but even better. During the previous two gatherings, we were forced to think about what Sista Palooza would be like with fewer of us attending. One of my sisters

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POLICE S KU L D U G G E RY of the MONTH

WEED-SMOKING DAD BLAMES KIDS

During a 7:30 p.m. July 5 traffic stop in the 3400 block of Armstrong Avenue, a father of four, who works 15 hours a day, admitted to using marijuana to calm himself. Officers ordered him to stomp his marijuana bud into the sidewalk and issued citations for possession and running a stop sign.

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Crime Report: June 12 - July 9 H I G H L A N D PA R K June 14 Stolen before 6 p.m.: a 9 mm Beretta PX Storm pistol from the kitchen table of a backhouse in the backyard of a home in the 3700 block of Lexington Drive. June 18 Taken before 5 p.m.: $1,300 in stereo equipment, including a speaker, AV receiver, tuner, and Pioneer 100-disc CD changer, from the entertainment room of a home in the 4300 block of Westway Avenue. Left behind in the dusty floor at the house, which is undergoing renovation: footprints from some kind of sandals. June 19 A 1994 Acura Legend, stopped around 11:21 p.m. in the 4500 block of Byron Avenue after the driver twice failed to

use his turn signal, smelled of burning marijuana and freshly sprayed air freshener. Police issued a possession of drug paraphernalia citation after finding a warm glass pipe and a grinder inside June 20 Before 9:45 a.m., a painter used a stencil to leave a 1-footsquare pink bird, similar to Twitter’s logo, on a cream stucco fence in the 3800 block of Beverly Drive. June 22 After only removing five of six shells from his shotgun, a sergeant accidentally fired into a patrol vehicle at 10:50 p.m. at the Highland Park Department of Public Safety. A 12-gauge round traveled through a bag, metal notebook, and vest before

denting the rear floor board. June 25 Stolen before noon: a $399 red Circa Del Rey bicycle that a month earlier had been left locked to a rack at apartments in the 4700 block of Abbott Avenue. June 30 At 12:28 p.m., a female shoplifter accompanied by two men grabbed a $700 black wallet and cardholder, and fled from Fendi at Highland Park Village. July 2 Around 5 p.m. July 2, Sumiko Schroeder learned the large tree she was paying a crew to remove from the parkway in front of her house in the 4600 block of Westside Drive doesn’t

belong to her. It belongs to the town. July 3 Store video shows two women and a man stealing $2,210 in purses, wallets, and bags between 11:08 and 11:37 a.m. from Tory Burch at Highland Park Village. July 7 Stolen between 3:15 and 4:15 p.m.: $1,700 in lawn equipment from a 2004 Chevrolet 2500 pickup while the Reynolds Landscaping crew worked in the backyard of a home in the 3600 block of Normandy.

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FAMILY STYLE LEADERSHIP

HP chief an example of town culture By William Taylor

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People Newspapers What’s a chief to do when a fussy baby on the front row interrupts his presentation to the Highland Park Town Council? Rick Pyle, director of public safety, turned around and picked her up. “It was just an impulse,” he said. “I thought I’d distract her for a second.” Emily, the daughter of Sgt. Zach Sitton, reacted as if transferred to the arms of a familiar favorite relative. She quieted, at least for a little while. Soon she made her way to the arms of assistant director of public safety Paul Sandman while Pyle finished formalizing her father’s promotion. “I’ve got three kids of my own, and I tell these [officers] the most important things are family,” Pyle explained. “If they are happy at home and are fulfilling their family obligations, they are a much better employee when they come here.” Town administrator Bill Lindley saw in that moment an example of the family-style leadership that is central to the 118-employee Highland Park government. “It’s who we are,” he said. That culture grew out of the 1960s and ’70s when J.D. Hancock served as town administrator, and is bolstered by having the Department of Public Safety located alongside other departments at Town Hall, rather than off in its own building, Lindley said. “That helps that

• 71 total DPS employees • 57 sworn officers • 3 years for a new officer to complete police, fire, and paramedic training

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Rick Pyle, director of public safety for Highland Park, holds Sgt. Zach Sitton’s daughter, Emily.

“I ’ V E G OT T H R EE K ID S O F MY OW N , AN D I TELL T H E S E [ O FF IC ER S ] T H E M O ST I M P O RTAN T T H IN G S AR E FAM ILY. ” RI C K PY LE sense of kinship.” Pyle was 21 when he went to work for the town 31 years ago. The town had already combined its police and fire services, and would soon require all officers to also train as paramedics.

He became director of public safety two years ago after Chief Chris Vinson died unexpectedly. Pyle’s love for the town and his department helped make him an easy choice, Lindley said. Pyle has a knack for serving as a

HP, UP Tackle Radio Troubles By William Taylor

People Newspapers Police and firefighters from Dallas and the Park Cities frequently respond to emergencies together, but run into problems when they need to talk on the radio. “Even when you are on the scene together, it is still difficult,” said Rick Pyle, director of public safety for the town of Highland Park. “We all work off different frequencies.” University Park Fire Chief Randy Howell put it this way, “We do not have communications with

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Highland Park Mayor Joel T. Williams holds a new public safety radio. the city of Dallas unless we have a city of Dallas radio on hand.” Solving that and other communication problems, including aging radio systems, will cost millions of dollars. Estimates approach $6 million

to $8 million for a new system. HP and UP could split that cost by creating a joint system or possibly save money by subscribing to another agency’s network. Leaders of the two municipalities are looking at hiring

friend and confidant to his employees while still having them “know he’s the chief, and there comes a point where the stars are on the collar,” the town administrator added. Lt. Lance Koppa said Pyle remains the kind of leader who works alongside his people. “Even now, if he was to come down and see me working in the engine room on something and see I needed some help, he’s going to jump in and get in there with you,” Koppa said. Pyle also demonstrated what Koppa called a “labor of love” by personally making plaques featuring officers’ promotional letters, patches, rank pins, and department challenge coins. The decision to start that tradition has a financial component, as well as a personal one. “I did look to see the cost of having them done and thought, ‘I can do that,’” Pyle said. “I thought it meant more for it to be personally made and personally presented.”

consultant Black & Veatch Inc. to evaluate options, and if a joint system is preferred, design it. The governments would share the nearly $85,000 cost for the consultant. While UP has a larger population, HP town administrator Bill Lindley said the Park Cities are geographically similar in size. HP is 2.2 square miles, UP 2.4. A joint radio system could combine UP’s two towers with HP’s tower to provide greater reach and better penetration into spaces such as basements, where it’s difficult to broadcast, municipal leaders said. “If you go underground, it’s difficult to get a radio system to work there,” Pyle said. A joint system could potentially add SMU and Highland Park ISD as subscribers at some point, and would be Project 25 (P25) compliant. P25 digital communications standards aim to make sure local, state, and federal agen-

cies can communicate with each other in a disaster. Earlier this year, the HP Town Council authorized purchase of 16 Motorola portable radios for $130,141. The radios come with improved durability and ability to transmit on alternative frequencies, but they cannot solve the biggest concern: HP’s existing radio system will soon become obsolete with replacement parts unavailable. UP is in a similar situation. “It makes me a little nervous that we have an end-of-life system,” said Robbie Corder, UP city manager. A few years ago leaders in the Park Cities were talking about joining Dallas in subscribing to a new countywide P25-compliant system, but such a system still appears to be at least three to five years away, Pyle said. “Dallas just didn’t look like it was going to be the answer we thought it was.”

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NE W S

Unwelcome Signs Designate No-parking Zone

By William Taylor

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People Newspapers A temporary no-parking zone on Williams Parkway has become permanent, but not without a debate about “sign pollution.” University Park had twice recently prohibited parking on the west side of the parkway during nearby construction projects. “What we found, with now having a good two and half to three years’ experience in that scenario, is it functions very well,” explained Jacob Speer, director of public works. Restricting parking on the Williams Park side of the street first gave the fire department a place to keep displaced apparatus during reconstruction and expansion of

the city hall, he said. Doing so again during work on McFarlin Bridge helped with traffic flow and emergency vehicle access on what can become a very narrow street, Speer added. “There is room to get a fire engine through there with cars parked on both sides, [but] it’s a matter of how quickly.” Council members welcomed the traffic benefits, but expressed concerns about having four no-parking signs on what council member Gage Prichard described as “that little bitty block of what six houses.” “Mayor, I’m not going to be able to support that ordinance because of the sign pollution that would adjoin our city park,” he initially said. Prichard later agreed to a compromise plan for using only two signs, one on either end of the no-parking zone. City staff explained that painting a curb is not enough to establish an enforceable no-parking zone. State law requires signs. Speer added that when signs are not adequately visible, those who are ticketed complain at Municipal Court and get relief. “Every time you pass or approve a no-parking ordinance, know that there are signs that go with it,” he said.

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THE BOMBS RETURN TO DALLAS C O U R T E SY P H O T O

Though often scattered to different cities and campuses, members of The Bombs still find time to get together, make new music, and perform.

By Joshua Baethge

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“ WE ’ V E BEC O M E A LOT MORE JA ZZY P UNK . P E O P L E CA N E X PECT A L I T TL E MORE GRO OV Y A ND ME LLOW S O UND.” CA R R I E C OHE N It’s Wednesday night at a pub in Brighton, England, and Lakehill Prep alumna Carrie Cohen is still hard at work. While patrons around her live it up over a couple of pints, she fields calls from back home in the U.S. inquiring about her band, The Bombs. “Now that everyone has gone off to college, it’s a little harder for us to play, but we try to do what we can for now,”

Sharing God and Dog By Sarah Bays

Special Contributor On a trip that will take them from the Abita Brewery near New Orleans to Mount View Presbyterian Church in Las Vegas, Rev. Bill Miller and Nawiliwili Nelson are having one last “howlelujah.” ‘Wili,’ Miller’s 12-year-old terrier mix, is hoping to hit all his “barket” list items as his days on Earth are drawing to an end.

Carrie said. The group’s members are scattered across the globe, but will soon reconvene for an August show at the Curtain Club in Deep Ellum. They plan to preview new material from their upcoming album, tentatively titled E is for Egg Over Easy. Initially billed as an all-girl punk rock band, the group came together at The Sound Foundation Music School in Deep Ellum. Carrie, a recent graduate of Texas A&M Corpus Christi, plays the bass. She also serves as the group’s public relations manager when she’s not working as a summer intern for a digital marketing company in the U.K. According to her, none of the band members was musically trained when they first got together. They initially gravitated to punk because they found it easy to pick up. That sound dominated their 2014 debut album Chanel From Hell, a high-energy collection of songs that would have felt at home in the late 1970s or early 1980s FM radio. The group’s style evolved as the band members grew and honed their craft. “We’ve become a lot more jazzy

punk,” Carrie said. “People can expect a little more groovy and mellow sound.” A couple of years after the band started, the original drummer left. Carrie enlisted the temporary help of a talented drummer she knew. He just happened to be her brother, and he hasn’t left yet. “I like playing for them even though they still go by ‘all-girl band’ sometimes,” said Stephan Cohen, who graduated from Highland Park High School in 2016. Despite admitting that he does not make for the most attractive female on stage, he will occasionally dress up in drag for fun, depending on the mood. “I’m not afraid of makeup, either,” he added. Stephan has known singer Katie Duke since the two were in elementary school. While his musical tastes tend to lean more toward heavy metal and hard rock, he enjoys playing in a band with such eclectic tastes. Katie loves indie rock, as well an array of 1970s music. As for Carrie, while being a big fan of 1990s grunge, her all-time favorite singer is Cher. “There’s not a whole lot of theory and

technique in what we do,” Carrie said. “If one of us brings a part we like, we use it.” The Bombs plan to continue making music as schedules permit. Stephan is attending Texas A&M Kingsville, while Katie has a couple of years left at Sarah Lawrence College in New York. Guitarist Kenley Turner just graduated from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing Arts and will head to the Kansas City Art Institute in the fall. The group plans to do a small tour at the end of the year in support of the new album. “There’s no specific sound we are going for,” Carrie said. “We just kind of put our parts together and see what comes out.”

Almost a year ago, the dog was diagnosed with cancer and has outlived his prognosis several times over. “I remember the day he got sick,” Miller said. “I broke down and sobbed, because Wili and I have an unbelievable bond.” As an Episcopal priest in Louisiana and author of two books, Miller said he hopes to spread the underlying message behind the trip. “The purpose of this tour is to enjoy and appreciate the time we have together and help others ponder the gift of life, the gift of

God, and the gift of dog – which I believe is God’s greatest gift.” Despite the sadness of an impending goodbye, the Last Howlelujah Tour, as Miller calls it, is anything but cold or broken. The tour will help raise funds and awareness for animal welfare organizations in the cities where the duo stops. In Dallas, that’s Operation Kindness. “Some of the churches and other locations have gone to extraordinary lengths for these events, with barbecue dinners, local beer tastings, and partnering with local animal welfare groups,” Miller said. One of those churches was the Episcopal

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Rev. William Miller and his dog, Nawiliwili Nelson, visit with their friend, Kevin Thornton, of Fort Worth.

S H O W D E TA I L S Who: The Bombs When: 7 p.m. Aug. 11 Where: The Curtain Club, 2800 Main St. More Info: thebombsdallas.com

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C O MMUN I T Y

Not Enough Tomatoes

M . E . C L A RY

The greenhouse at NorthPark Presbyterian Church will be used to grow tomatoes for area food pantries.

NorthPark Presbyterian adds greenhouse ministry By Sarah Bays

Special Contributor Seeing that Vickery Meadow Food Pantry didn’t have any fresh produce to offer, Keri McCall began showing up seven years ago with two or three sacks full. “But there would be 70 people in line,” she said. “I thought, ‘Oh my gosh, this isn’t enough.’ ” Building on a Sunday School class’s idea, McCall started a small garden on the NorthPark Presbyterian Church grounds. “It’s great to sit and read your Bible, but we really need to be doing things,” McCall said. The idea has grown to include building a greenhouse. To practice, McCall had an Eagle Scout build a small hydroponic garden in her backyard. She tended to 20 tomato plants, yielding about 800 tomatoes in a growing season. “I was kind of surprised,” she said. “I was just using floor heaters from Home Depot and a little window AC unit. It was [also] a good way to educate myself on how to handle the bugs biologically instead of using pesticides.” After two years of working through the zoning and permitting processes, the church

broke ground in January on a hydroponic greenhouse, where McCall hopes to start growing tomatoes in September. For the first year, she and her volunteer crew will plant about one-half capacity to work out the kinks. Those 200 plants should yield about 800 tomatoes per week. Eventually, McCall plans to boost the growing to full capacity of 400 plants. “We will out produce what Vickery [Meadow] Food Pantry can handle,” McCall said. Church members haven’t decided where the rest will go, but they will work through other food pantries. Volunteers and Sunday School classes will rotate greenhouse work with McCall so it can be managed full time. To distribute the tomatoes, the gardeners will make use of another one of the church’s missions. The Reverse Food Truck, the second of its kind in the country, goes out about three times each month to collect food and donations for people in need. NorthPark’s truck has been rolling out since September 2014. “The church just seems to [feel] the mission is growing toward food insecurities as the

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Keri McCall and an Eagle Scout check out the hydroponic greenhouse in McCall’s backyard.

need is so great,” said Ellen Mata, the church’s director of mission and older adult programs. “One of the neatest byproducts of the Reverse Food Truck is it gives you the opportunity to visit with the Dallas community that have no clue of how many moms are going without to feed their children; how many families in Dallas are lucky to get a meal,” she said. Since its inception, NorthPark’s reverse food truck has collected 79,585 pounds of food and nearly $23,000 in donations. Mata estimated that it has provided food for about 61,000 meals. Soon, NorthPark’s greenhouse will grow some of the food that makes up those meals. “It’s a really great feeling to see how the church is just really committed to this,” McCall said. “It’s a great community effort, and I want people to go to the food bank and expect tomatoes every week, not [as] just a surprise.”

CONTINUED FROM 12 Church of the Ascension (ECA) in the Preston Hollow area. The church’s Rev. Paul Klitzke served with Miller in different parishes while both men were living in Hawaii. “I really enjoyed reading his book and his writing style,” Klitzke said. “I’ve gotten to know him and know that he’s just a great storyteller.” On July 6, Miller and Wili appeared at Klitzke’s church, where a barbecue dinner awaited them and their fans. Miller spoke about storytelling, life with pets, and sharing the gospel through that lens. “That’s part of our mission as a church,” Klitzke said. “I think people seek out ways that the gospel and the rest of Scripture and our history as Christians … ways people can connect to those stories in their own lives.” Prior to their Dallas visits, Miller and Wili raised $1,510 for various animal advocacy groups. “Wili loves all people and all critters, so this is a grand adventure and lots of fun for him,” Miller said. “He is getting toys, treats, attention, and barbecue along the way. “I believe that every day is a gift, every breath is a gift. I am

grateful for every day. I know he won’t be with me forever, so I want to make the most of our time and share his wonderful life-affirming and joyful spirit with as many people as we can.” Miller has two other dogs. One is Sinbad, whom he rescued during Holy Week on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Sinbad was scheduled to be euthanized on Good Friday at a humane society. “He was abused, so is very timid, but very sweet, kind and loving, and learning to trust more every day,” Miller said. Then there’s his pit bull named Mahalia Jackson Queen Liliuokalani (Lili for short), who is the only girl in the Miller household. “My parishioners support my dual vocation as parish priest and author,” he said. “My ministry goes far beyond the walls of the church, and not only do they recognize that, they encourage and celebrate it. They know that what Wili and I are doing is really an extension of their ministry – sharing God (and dog) with the world.” Miller’s books include The Gospel According to Sam: Animal Stories for the Soul, and The Beer Drinker’s Guide to God: The Whole and Holy Truth About Lager, Loving and Living.

O B I T UA RY

ANNE SPITLER

ary Anne Dunlap Spitler passed away June 9, 2017, quietly in her sleep. She was born March 11, 1951, in Dallas to Dr. John Dunlap and Marianne Touchstone; she had two older brothers, John North and Peter Mills Dunlap. Growing up Anne loved animals; at an early age she was given a horse. She mucked stables and took riding lessons, she became good enough to compete all over the country in equestrian events, her favorite being hunter and jumper. In 1970, Anne graduated from

Highland Park High School. Her sense of humor helped her make many lifelong friends. She attended Stratfort College for Women in Danville, Virginia. While going to school, she would fly back and forth to Dallas to attend parties for her and others making their debuts. In the 1972-1973 debutante season, Anne was presented at the Idlewild and Terpsichorean Ball. She transferred to the University of Arkansas, and pledged Pi Beta Phi. Graduating and earning a BA. She returned to Dallas, attended nursing school at El Centro College, and became an RN. She worked as a scrub nurse for several years. She married Thom Spitler in 1980 and had two children, Hudson and Miller Spitler. While raising the two boys she joined the Junior League of Dallas, and was a member of Slipper Club. Anne was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and her son Hudson. She is survived by Thom and Miller Spitler. A memorial will be held at a future date in Dallas.

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STUDENT EARNS HP’S FIRST NATIONAL HISTORY DAY MEDAL

By Joshua Baethge

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Westley Sturhan earned a medal at the National History Day competition for his portrayal of Nikola Tesla.

“I FE LT LIK E I UNDERSTO O D WH Y H E ( T E SL A ) FE LT LI KE HE DI D. ” WE ST LEY STU RH A N

Highland Park High School’s Westley Sturhan earned a third-place medal for individual performance at the recent National History Day meet, which was held on the University of Maryland campus. He is the first HP student to win an award in the competition. Sturhan, who will begin his senior year this fall, gave a 10-minute dramatic performance dressed as Nikola Tesla. He debated Thomas Edison over the merits of alternating current versus direct current. It was a debate that the real life Tesla would eventually win: Alternating current was adopted as the only means of transferring electricity across the United States in 1893. “The cool thing about National History Day is that we do all the re-

search, but we also track the people,” Sturhan said. “They become real people; it’s not just reading a dry history book but knowing the facts. I felt like I understood why he [Tesla] felt like he did.” School librarian Neil Krasnoff spearheaded the efforts to get Highland Park involved in National History Day. He had been involved with the competition at a previous teaching job, and wanted to find a way to bring it to HP. “It’s an academic competition, but it’s more about making history alive and accessible,” Krasnoff said. National History Day is the final stage in a series of local, regional, and state competitions leading up to the final showdown. Event categories include paper writing, website design, performance, exhibit, and documentary filmmaking. Krasnoff served as the inaugural team’s faculty coordinator. Most of the participants came from the school’s freshman gifted and talented program. As Krasnoff was working to get Highland Park’s program up and running, he got in touch with a regional History Day contact who informed him that an HP student was already involved in the competition.

Sturhan had competed in the program since he was a seventh-grader in the Houston area. His family moved to the Park Cities, and he hoped to continue competing. “I really got into history thanks to National History Day,” Sturhan said. “I had a teacher who really liked it and encouraged me to push it further.” Sturhan said he will help lead a National History Day club this coming school year. It will help students share ideas and do research. Krasnoff said he is extremely proud of the team’s performance, especially considering it was HP’s first year participating. Both Sturhan and freshman Matt McCall earned gold medals during the state competition. The 14-year-old McCall was one of the youngest National History Day qualifiers in the high school division for individual documentary film. He plans to compete again next year, and will help Sturhan run the National History Day Club. Krasnoff plans to continue as faculty coodinator next year and looks forward to seeing the team grow. “I like getting the kids involved where learning is fun and competitive,” he said. “It’s all about that passion.”

BRIEFS

Bain named MIS/HPMS Associate Principal Kimberly Bain has been named the new associate principal at McCulloch Intermediate School/Highland Park Middle School. She will replace Georgie Swize, who left the district to become principal of Cora Spencer Elementary School in Mansfield ISD. Bain has been with HPISD since 2013, and currently serves as the district’s coordinator of English language arts and as coordinator of talented and gifted services. “Kim is a strong instructional leader and professional developer,” MIS/HPMS principal Laurie Hitzelberger said. “I couldn’t be happier that she’ll be joining the MIS/HPMS family.”

As the associate principal, Bain will have a role in scheduling, test coordination, professional development, teacher evaluation, and educational planning at the campus. Before coming to HPISD, she worked for Lewisville ISD where she served as a strategic design coach and a talented and gifted facilitator for grades K-5. She also worked as an elementary classroom teacher in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and in Jenks, Oklahoma, public schools. “I’m so excited to serve the students and staff of MIS/HPMS,” Bain said. “I look forward to supporting the faculty as they invest their time and talent in the lives of our students. — Staff Report

Belles Earn All-Around Award

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FROM LEFT: Jillian Ellis, Claire Lake, Talle Olsen, Catherine Magee, and Grace Dodd.

The Highland Belle lieutenants were recently awarded the All-Around Award at the Encore Creative Officers Camp in Frisco. The girls also earned a superior ribbon for their advanced jazz routine to “Dangerous.”

The camp, which was held at the Frisco Convention Center, is designed for the top officers of drill teams. It focuses on teaching leadership, technique, and custom halftime routines. — Staff Report

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S CH O O LS

Cambridge School Finds Permanent Home By Joshua Baethge

People Newspapers Moving time is looming again for students and staff at The Cambridge School of Dallas. The small Christian college preparatory school has called four different buildings home since it’s 2001 founding. School officials hope that this move will be their last. “A permanent campus will enable us to enhance every aspect of our school,” head of school B. Paul Wolfe said. “This is crucial as we continue to model the pursuit of excellence toward noble ends, toward truth and goodness and beauty in all that we do.” Cambridge rents space from the Village Church on Walnut Hill. For the past seven years, officials have been searching for a permanent home, vetting almost 50 properties without success. Last year, one of the board members drove by Walnut Hill Lutheran Church on his way home and noticed a “for sale” sign. Cambridge rented space there in its early days, and even tried to purchase it a couple of years ago. This time, the school was successful. “In Dallas, to find something that is big enough, and that you can afford, and that

can be zoned for a school is a trifecta that is nearly impossible,” said Emily Eber, director of communications and community development. “The school had a great experience there and maintained a good relationship with the neighborhood. It ended up being the right place at the right time.” As part of the purchase agreement, Cambridge is leasing the building back to Walnut Hill Lutheran for nine months

while the church’s congregation finds a home that better fits its needs. Cambridge also agreed to keep a large swath of trees that shade the central courtyard area. Once the site is vacated, Cambridge plans to keep the existing chapel, but tear down four other buildings that have deteriorated beyond repair. In their place will be one building dedicated to classrooms, administrative offices, and a gym facility

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The Cambridge School will eventually move to the site of Walnut Hill Lutheran Church.

with space for athletic offices and other amenities. The additional space will provide the school with more room to grow. Last year, Cambridge had a total enrollment of 103 students in grades 6-12. They came from more than 30 different zip codes, with the largest percentage coming from the Preston Hollow and Park Cities areas. This fall, it will add fifth-grade classes. “Our goal is to basically double to a 210 student body,” Eber said. “We would never want to be large, but this piece of land has the capacity for us to grow with a good long-term plan.” While no timeline has been set, school officials estimate that it will be at least two or three years before they can move. They are currently in the process of hiring an architect to develop the specific plans. After that, they plan to conduct a capital campaign to fund construction. “If Cambridge is going to continue to be a presence in the Dallas community, we needed to solidify it. We needed to instill a sense of confidence and say, ‘We are going to be here’, ” Eber said. “This school has been alive for 16 years because our people believe we are doing something distinct. I’m excited to see where the architectural process will take us.”

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S C HOOLS CONTINUED FROM 1 Armstrong elementaries will be displaced for one year. The decision to move Hyer students to the new school for two years was based in part on the inconvenience to Bradfield families of relocating to the new school. “Had Bradfield students attended the new school, they would have had a longer commute that would have included going through at least one additional school zone each day during busy morning and afternoon times,” HPISD superintendent Tom Trigg said in the official statement released May 2016. “Officials from the City of UP and the Town of HP agree that this is the best option for district parents and residents.” At the southeast corner of the district, Bradfield is the furthest elementary zone from the new school, which is being built in the former Northway Christian Church lot on Northwest Highway in the northwest corner of the district. A subcommittee deemed it to be most efficient for Bradfield students (approximately 15 minutes, or 3.6 miles, away from the new school via Turtle Creek) to instead displace to Hyer (slightly closer at 2.3 miles away). Hyer students would go to the new school, then, for the duration of Bradfield’s renovations as well as for their own school’s. The arrangement will save Bradfield

families three minutes’ commute time, according to J.O.Y. parents. “Because the new elementary school will be located in Hyer’s current attendance zone, it poses the least inconvenience for parents and students in the area. It is likely that many Hyer students will be able to walk or ride their bike to the new school,” HPISD’s statement reads. Hyer parents argue that since most Hyer families currently walk or bike to school — 372 of 500 students, according to Stewart Greenfield, a Bryn Mawr Drive resident and Hyer parent — the move will cause the traffic of 128 Hyer-family cars to be replaced with 500 Bradfield-family cars (plus several hundred additional cars of Hyer families that will now have to drive). Some parents worry that Hyer, which has 34 parking spots, does not have the queue capacity for all the Bradfield families, and that Bradfield families will be parking in their residential areas. “Where will all these Bradfield families park for school functions?” Heather Hunter, a Marquette Street resident and Hyer parent, questioned at the May school board meeting. In addition to lack of parking and traffic congestion, many parents spoke to the fact that they moved specifically so their children could walk to school — not just to any school, but to Hyer. “I chose to move to the Park Cities so my

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HPISD’s newest campus is expected to be ready for students this fall. children could go to Hyer, because it looked like a Norman Rockwell painting,” Hunter said. “We made financial sacrifices to move into a house near Hyer Elementary so our children could walk to school in the morning,” said Luke James, a resident of Colgate Avenue, less than one and a half miles from the new school. “Now they are missing out on these valuable childhood memories.” Jon Dahlander, HPISD’s director of communications, said via email, “our plans as a district have not changed.”

Tatum promised at the May school board meeting that this would be “the beginning of a 15-month journey.” “My child was so excited to be able to walk home from school for fourth grade,” said Kelly Brooks, a Hyer parent who lives on Bryn Mawr Drive. “Now, with this twoyear displacement, she’ll never go back to Hyer. And as a single mom, I’ll have to hire someone to pick her up from school.” The results of the Kimley-Horn traffic study will be available online from Aug. 1 at hpisd-joy.com.

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EXPERIENCED LADY SCOTS LOOKING FOR NET GAINS By Todd Jorgenson Sports Editor

C H R I S M C G AT H E Y

The Lady Scots will enter the season with high expectations.

Ever since last season’s premature playoff exit, players and coaches in the Highland Park volleyball program have focused on ensuring that it doesn’t happen again. Indeed, the vast majority of the roster will return to the Lady Scots when a new season opens in August, intent on building on its performance from a year ago. HP lost a five-set thriller to powerhouse Prosper in the Class 5A Region II area round, resulting perhaps from a shorthanded roster due to injuries and an unfortunate draw in the bracket. “We definitely want to do better,” HP head coach Michael Dearman said. “We’re not used to being out of the playoffs that early.” Fortunately for the Lady

Scots, nine players from last year’s 36-win squad — most of whom were starters — have HP poised to make another deep post-season run. The team lost only three members of the 2016 squad to graduation, including multitalented hitter Jordan Westendorff and setter Madeline Ngo. Kendyl Reaugh, who developed into a standout hitter as a freshman, has a full year of varsity experience. So do returnees such as Sarah Reedy, Anna Holder, Berkeley Hays, E.C. Stanzel, Scottie Wells, Chandler Stark, and Hannah Vandermeer. A handful of newcomers could also join the rotation. “It’s a very talented group of girls,” Dearman said. “They’re a year older and more mature. When you’re coming back with that many starters, you feel pretty good. But it’s still a new team. The chemistry will be different.”

Dearman has been pleased with his team’s off-season preparation, which has been focused on strength, conditioning, and making tweaks to HP’s schemes to maximize post-season potential. However, there’s work to be done before that point. The Lady Scots will again face some of the state’s top teams during non-district play at tournaments in Pearland and Plano. And they’ll still contend with a difficult District 15-5A lineup that includes mighty Lovejoy and Forney. After all, HP was relegated to the second playoff seed behind Lovejoy last season, which led to the early showdown with Prosper that ended in disappointment. “It’s not something that we dwell on,” Dearman said. “It will certainly be in the backs of their minds, but they are focused on the future.”

Diamond in the Rough

Kershaws Pitch a Philanthropic Gem in West Dallas By Todd Jorgenson Sports Editor

Many of the children at the 2012 Mercy Street Baseball Camp had never met a professional athlete before a visit from Clayton Kershaw, the man whose initials were monogrammed on their donated gloves. Five years later, the former Highland Park standout and star pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers still has a presence in that West Dallas neighborhood. His camp, part of the Kershaw’s Challenge nonprofit, has become an annual fixture every November, and it’s now held on the field that bears his name. This fall will mark the oneyear anniversary of the opening of Kershaw Challenge Field at the Mercy Street Sports Complex, one of the top youth baseball facilities in the city and a source of pride for its community. The field was partially funded by donations from the faith-based

organization founded by Kershaw and his wife, Ellen, in 2011. “The partnership has jump-started this project. Everybody in major league baseball knows and respects Clayton,” said Lee Jackson, director of sports for Mercy Street. “It helps us because he’s a Christian guy. Character is huge. They have great hearts and really want to support people.” The Kershaw camp has grown from about 50 children in its first year to more than 350 participants in 2016. “The Kershaw’s Challenge field was built thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors,” the Kershaws said in a joint statement. “We are so proud to see it finished and being used for practices, games, and tournaments . . . What a dream come true!” The ballpark includes a turf infield and grass outfield, a press box, concession stand, covered bleachers for 500 spectators, LED lighting, bullpens and dugouts,

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Major league star Clayton Kershaw inspires young baseball players. and a batting cage. “It’s top-notch,” Jackson said. “We want these guys to understand that there’s no excuses. We give you the opportunity. We’re making it look for the community so people won’t be scared to come down here.”

Kershaw’s Challenge Field is one of five baseball diamonds in the complex, which is expected to be completed this fall with fields for soccer, football, and softball. Additional funding for those projects has come from the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys, and FC

Dallas soccer team, among others. Jackson said Kershaw is not involved with the camp merely for the publicity; he interacts with campers personally and provides inspiration for youngsters, many of whom come from underprivileged backgrounds. “Clayton is open and meets with every kid and talks to them,” Jackson said of the three-time Cy Young Award winner. “They hope that one day they can be like Clayton, because he hung out with them.” The baseball program at Mercy Street includes more than 500 players ages 12 and younger, with some alumni having gone on to play in high school and earn college scholarships. “It has been an honor to partner with Mercy Street in their ministry and efforts in West Dallas,” the Kershaws said. “Their vision for new fields captured our attention and matched our desire to impact youth and community through love of a game.”

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Cellars Worth Celebrating Serious entertaining may involve serious amounts of wine. Hosts know the importance of maintaining an adequate supply. For more than 3,000 years, wine-drinking cultures have designated special places for their grape-gifted vice. But a wine cellar is more than just storage space. It is a place to showcase a prized collection and celebrate the elixir of the gods. Some bottles may evoke treasured memories of past travels or sublime meals. Others represent promise of special days deemed worthy of a ceremonious decanting. Those who don’t partake in wine may find such talk the height of absurdity. But for those who love their vino, these houses offer some of the most spectacular settings to admire and imbibe.

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RE AL E STAT E Q UA RT ERLY

Coldwell Banker to Open Luxury Office in Preston Center

C O U R T E SY P H O T O

Coldwell Banker’s new Preston Center office should be ready before year’s end. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage hopes to better serve Dallas’ highend market with its new sales office in Preston Center. Construction on the new luxury office at 5950 Sherry Lane, Suite 200, is slated for completion before the end of the year. Gaynelle Henger, formerly with David Perry Miller Real Estate, was named branch manager. “The Preston Center office will enable our affiliated luxury property specialists to focus on what they do best, providing superior support for today’s growing in-

ternational real estate space,” Henger said. The brokerage has 18 offices and more than 875 sales associates in North Texas. The new office comes on the heels of Coldwell Banker’s recent luxury rebranding. Global Luxury, previously Coldwell Banker Previews International, connects agents who specialize in luxury with affluent markets across multiple international brands, and syndicates listings globally to real estate portals around the world. — Staff Report

BRIEF

Medical City Women’s Hospital Construction Reaches Milestone Construction on the new Medical City Women’s Hospital recently reached a major milestone as crews completed the structural phase. The $125 million facility will add five floors to the top of Care Tower D. When complete, it will feature 222 patient rooms,

24 labor and delivery rooms, four new C-section operating rooms, 84 Level IV (highest level) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) rooms, 12 spacious women’s VIP suites, 27 medical/surgical rooms, and two floors of physician offices. Construction is expected to finish in spring 2018. — Staff Report

RANCHES FOR SALE

arker County – 517 scenic acres approximately 30 miles west of Fort Worth. The ranch has highway frontage and is located in an area with considerable acreage development occurring. The centerpiece of the property is a pristine 15 acre spring fed fishing lake. There are two homes on the property. The ranch has a mix of heavily wooded areas and open coastal fields. $7,500 per acre.

enton County – 623 acres with desirable paved highway frontage located on the northern outskirts of the City of Denton. The property is approximately 50 miles north of the Dallas central business district. The terrain is rolling with scattered trees and seasonal creeks. This is future development property with a desirable location priced at $9,000 per acre.

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R E AL E STAT E QUARTERLY

Market Numbers: Median Home Prices Soar PARK CI TI E S Month

P R E STO N H O LLOW Closed sales

Median price

June 2016

$800,000

$269

93%

325

5.6

6.3

Sept. 2016

$952,500

$248

92%

237

4.3

4.5

Dec. 2016

$891,500

$248

92%

237

4.3

383

6.0

March 2017

$790,000

$256

96%

343

6.0

393

6.1

June 2017

$1,046,250

$272

97%

375

6.1

Closed sales

Median price

Price per Sold to Active Days on Months’ sq. foot list price listings market supply

June 2016

$1,395,000

$382

96%

376

6.5

Sept. 2016

$1,151,000

$364

94%

363

Dec. 2016

$1,250,000

$381

95%

262

March 2017

102

$1,244,000

$368

96%

June 2017

$1,380,000

$395

96%

Month

Price per Sold to Active Days on Months’ sq. foot list price listings market supply

Source: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems Inc.

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How Style Can Make a House Sell

3828 Greenbrier Drive, University Park, listed by Kay Wood Is your house ready for its close-up? Whether for an open house or a photo shoot — getting the place picture-perfect for its debut on briggsfreeman.com — having your house look its best cannot be underestimated. Here, tips from The New York Times for making any dwelling photogenic. The expert agents at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty can offer even more, so that your home’s star quality shines through. Let in the light. Wash windows, open curtains and pull up blinds. If your fireplace is in good working order and the season is right, light it up. Steam the bed. Use a hand-held steamer to rid the pillows and comforter of wrinkles. Add accents. Consider a pop of color in the way of throw pillows and flowers. Says Los Angeles photographer Laure Joliet: “Instead of a fussy bouquet, a vase filled with one type of flower, or greens, is best.” Boost the curb appeal. Rake leaves off lawns, prune overgrown trees and remove trash and recycling bins from view. Pool? Uncover it and turn on any jets. President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty.

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Know Your Architecture: Tudor

European elegance is at the heart of the distinctive, gated residences of the Highland Gates on Katy Trail. Located at 4608 Abbott Ave., the community represents luxury urban living with

4401 Lorraine Avenue, listed by Caroline Summers

beautifully landscaped common areas, an outdoor fireplace and

From whence it came: Tudor architecture is the final

cooking center, two dog parks, and secured access to the Katy

evolution of Medieval architecture in England, during the

highest-producing residential real estate teams.

Trail.

Tudor period from 1485 to 1603, which includes the reigns

Erin Mathews attributes the team’s success to

Unit #101 (4608abbott101.daveperrymiller.com) is

of Henry VII, Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. In the U.S., a medley

consistency and hard work. They also take pride in working

offered for $1,500,000 by Laura Michelle. This 3/3.1/2 front corner

of Tudor-era styles — everything from folk cottages to early

smart, providing exemplary service and utilizing streamlined

residence features a chic living room, gourmet kitchen, study, and

Renaissance palaces — was combined in a building heyday

systems to make transactions work smoothly.

large covered balcony.

that lasted from the 1890s to the 1940s, especially in affluent

The trendsetting group develops the most effective

Unit #119 (4608abbott119.daveperrymiller.com) is

suburbs. The style eased out of vogue around World War

marketing materials and social media campaigns, serving

offered for $1,649,000 by Martha Tiner. The largest unit in the

II, when a resurgence of patriotism encouraged a more

their clients well whether they are helping buyers or sellers.

complex and recently updated, this 3/3.1/2 home features chic living

American style, namely Colonial Revival.

“The entrepreneurial environment at Allie Beth Allman has allowed us to flourish,” Erin said. The group specializes in communities throughout Dallas, including Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, Greenway Parks, Bluffview, North Dallas, Turtle Creek and Lakewood, offering some of the most architecturally significant homes in these communities. View all of the group’s active listings at www.mathewsnichols.com.

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4417 Belclaire Avenue, listed by Margo Bentsen

The summer 2017 edition of Grand Vie: Luxury in Living magazine recently mailed to homes across North Texas. Grand Vie is the luxury-home publication of Ebby Halliday Realtors and the newest member of the Ebby Halliday Companies, Fort Worth-based Williams Trew Real Estate. Grand Vie is direct-mailed to approximately 60,000 highnet-worth households. Charity and event placement is also a significant part of the distribution strategy. In addition to featuring some of Dallas-Fort Worth’s premier luxury properties, the 23rd edition of Grand Vie offers a plethora of interesting editorial content, including “Family Farmhouse,” highlighting a fun design project of partner and designer of IBB Design Fine Furnishings Shay Geyer for a local couple seeking spaces that could grow with their family; “Skewer It,” which invites you to discover the true potential of cooking on a stick; “Houses of Art,” highlighting some of the area’s top cultural events of the season; special sections for farm & ranch and lake properties; and LuxeTrends, showcasing a collection of the latest luxury lifestyle must-haves. Also in the summer issue: Real estate insider Candy Evans finds a summer paradise in Vail, Colorado. Visit grandviemagazine.com.

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There is nothing like a Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty open-house tour. Spirited and buzz-worthy, the seasonal Sunday tours are a rare chance to see the finest residences in the finest neighborhoods. Last month, the firm successfully hosted its Summer Open House Tour, welcoming hundreds of potential buyers — and house-lovers — to more than 100 North Texas homes with spectacular pools and outdoor spaces. But did you know that the firm’s exceptional properties are open for touring 24-7 at briggsfreeman.com? Flip through large, bright, beautiful photos of every listing. Watch the highestquality video tours. And, with 3D tours of select properties, potential buyers can fully immerse themselves in many of the luxurious homes. What’s more, briggsfreeman.com can be tailored to specific needs. The site has advanced search options and an interactive map, which shows listings in their precise neighborhood locations. Search results can be filtered based on price, number of rooms, property type, amenities offered and even the boundaries of a neighborhood or school district. In the digital neighborhood, homes offered by Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty are always open. President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty.

areas, an open dining room and gourmet kitchen.

What to look for: Brick and/or stucco walls, a façade

Unit #123 (4608abbott123.daveperrymiller.com) is

dominated by one or more front-facing gables, a steeply

offered for $1,225,000 by Ralph Randall. This light-filled 3/3.1/2

pitched roof that is usually side-gabled and has eaves that

corner residence features an elegant living room with fireplace,

may plunge almost to the ground, massive chimneys usually

study, and open dining room and gourmet kitchen perfect for

topped with decorative pots, tall and narrow multipaned

entertaining.

windows often in groups and decorative half-timbering — a

Contact: Laura Michelle at 214-228-3854 or laura@

signature Tudor characteristic.

daveperrymiller.com about #101; Marth Tiner at (214)533-5058 or

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martha@daveperrymiller.com about #119; and Ralph Randall at

Texas. Your Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

(214)217-3511 or ralph@daveperrymiller.com about #123.

agent can find the perfect one for you.

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Park Cities, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas,

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Uptown, Kessler Park and Farm & Ranch properties.

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Summer Estates

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2707 State Street Dallas, TX 75204

View all of Allie Beth Allman & Associates listings at alliebeth.com With the summer season in full swing, it’s a great time to explore the finest summer estates in Dallas. These are homes that capitalize on outdoor entertaining, showcasing exquisite landscaping, luxurious pools, and cooling spas and fountains – along with interiors designed for gracious living. Among the jewels of such properties is 4400 Belfort Avenue in Highland Park, where a stunning Georgian estate awaits. Outside, a pool, cabana and guest house welcome visitors. Inside, lovely formals usher you into the heart of the home. Built in 1937, this five-bedroom home with a third-floor family room showcases classic craftsmanship with modern touches. The Park Cities Tudor at 6620 Golf Drive offers a spacious open floor plan that makes family living and hosting a joy. The craftsmanship is evident in the paneled library, beamedceiling den and dual wine closets. You’ll greet the day in a sunny breakfast room that opens to the loggia, and close the evening enjoying the artfully designed master suite. European elegance nestled in a garden: that’s 5115 Ursula Lane in Preston Hollow. Fountains and a tennis court are among the features of this price-to-sell property. Inside, bright formals, great room and study offer a rare combination of entertaining-ready space plus private retreat. Six bedrooms offer ample space for family and friends.

5 Bedrooms | 4.3 Baths | 6,860 Sq Ft 72 x 140 Lot | $3,280,000 Stunning Victorian-inspired residence in historic StateThomas neighborhood. Contemporary finishes create a work-place or residence. Three full floors with elevator and two stair wells. Master bath has roll-in shower and safety bars for ADA compliance. Upper floor rooms may be utilized as five bedrooms, or three bedrooms and two offices, or five offices. 880 sf., three-car enclosed garage. A concrete backyard with gated driveway access can park another 5 cars. The property is assigned an additional 6 parking passes for street parking. For more information or to schedule a private tour, please contact Kyle Crews at (214) 538-1310 or Mary Alice Garrison at (214) 543-7075.

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Allie Beth Allman Tops the Park Cities - Again

When you’re looking for a home or ready to sell, you want guidance from a true expert – someone with expert knowledge of the community, its choicest properties and current sales trends. In Park Cities and nearby vicinities, that leader is Allie Beth Allman & Associates. The firm has more than 30 percent market share in this highly sought after neighborhood, surpassing any other firm. Not only that, but at the end of the second quarter, its team has the highest total volume in listings and has sold more homes than anyone else, with 160 units at close of Q2. The company is representing more buyers and sellers in Park Cities than any other brokerage, and the results of that customer trust in their expertise are clear: its Q1 and Q2 total sales volume tops $265 million, higher than any other firm around. Your home represents a significant investment, something Allie Beth Allman’s team understands. They protect that investment through careful and considered representation of your property when it’s time to sell. To see all of the firm’s Park Cities listings, visit alliebeth.com.

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Home Construction at Beacon Hill

“Beacon Hill on Cedar Creek Lake has sold 4 new homesites at the end of March with additional potential buyers visiting our community every week”, quotes Joe McGinley, Beacon Hill’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “We sold 4 of our Interior Lake Ava Rosetta Lots and we are looking forward to Cowboys 71, LLC Building Group taking the lead on this new construction in the next few weeks” says McGinley. Lake Ava Rosetta is a private, nine-acre stocked fishing and swimming lake with beach area within the gated community of Beacon Hill. The lake boasts a vivid waterfall and inviting waters, perfect for bringing along your fishing pole or your bathing suit. Beacon Hill has enjoyed a surge in momentum as they enter the new selling season here on Cedar Creek Lake. Buyers still have the option of an Interior Lake, Waterview or Waterfront lot from the highest point on Cedar Creek Lake with access to the private, floating dock marina and clubroom. For more information please contact the Beacon Hill Sales Team at 903-498-LAKE (5253) or visit www,liveatbeaconhill.com .

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The Perry-Miller Streiff Group

The Perry-Miller Streiff Group shown from L to R: Laura Michelle, Jason Bates, Charles Gregory, Betsie Sears, Courtney Jubinsky, Dave Perry-Miller, Kathy Finn, Ryan Streiff, and Karen Fry. Not Shown: Carolyn Vandagriff The Perry-Miller Streiff Group closed 2016 by selling $100 million in real estate. Here at the midway point of 2017, they stand poised to outdo themselves with $58 million sold so far in the first two quarters! This elite group of 10 powerhouse agents and support staff have been moving listings at all price points on the spectrum, even as other agents are seeing stagnation with higher end homes.

beautiful Lake Texoma. More than 8,400 square feet of sunny space spans three levels to ensure glorious lake views at every turn. A versatile design features a master suite with his and hers baths, five additional ensuite bedrooms, 1 ½ guest baths, formal and casual dining areas, and a huge living area with a fireplace on each level and special touches like built-ins and a walk-in wet bar. The good times easily flow outside to a covered patio and two balconies that span that length of the home. A short stroll beach for a cooling summer dip or dropping a line and simply

of its wealth of market knowledge and unmatched agent

relaxing.

collaboration. Their motto implies as much: “Consistently

The chef’s kitchen is everything to be expected in a property

Delivering What Others Promise.” They work hard to create

of this caliber and fully equipped to entertain on any scale with

the unparalleled track record they have, where every

a built-in refrigerator/freezer, double ovens and a nearby wine

transaction bears the hallmarks of true professionalism,

cooler.

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Selling with the Park Cities Leader

Offered at $999,900, 369 Panorama Circle is presented by Robin Phillips of Virginia Cook, Realtors. Contact her at 903-8147273, rphillips@virginiacook.com.

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a mosaic of all that’s best in Dallas: friendly neighborhoods, winding streets and gracious luxury residences. Allie Beth Allman & Associates is synonymous with the finest Preston Hollow real estate, and it has the numbers to prove it. So far in 2017, the firm is leading the way in Preston Hollow with the nearly 100 units sold by the end of the second quarter, the highest of all firms. The company also had the largest total volume in the area and represented more buyers than any other real estate brokerage. You’ll be impressed with what Allie Beth Allman & Associates can do for you when you’re ready to sell, as well. Its agents are

Nestled in the heart of the French Streets, this stunning

bringing to their clients the highest average sale prices around.

modern Mediterranean by Hawkins-Welwood Homes has

In the first two quarters among Preston Hollow homes, the firm achieved an average sales prices of just over $1.3 million. It all adds up to an unmatched level of market expertise and customer following – qualities that mean that its team is able to get you to the top Preston Hollow properties if you’re buying, and deliver top sales dollar if you’re selling. Explore all of Allie Beth Allman & Associate’s Preston Hollow homes at alliebeth.com.

ELLIOTT & ELLIOTT

4339 Potomac Avenue - $1,675,000

in the gated community of Preston Forrest on the shores of

through park-like grounds brings friends and family to a sandy

For more information and to view their current listings

Modern Amenities with 1930s Charm

Created for an easy weekend getaway, or year-round luxury living, this impressive estate is situated on 1.3 wooded acres

The team, which works out of the flagship Dave Perry-

please visit www.DPMFineHomes.com.

Preston Hollow isn’t just a highly sought-after enclave; it’s

Gated Estate on Lake Texoma

Miller Real Estate office in Preston Center, succeeds because

commitment, and a deft touch.

This charming cottage gives residents easy access to all the amenities this exclusive community is known for—including the nationally acclaimed Highland Park Independent School District, stylish shops in historic Highland Park Village, fantastic restaurants, and beautiful parks. Offered for $1,090,000 by Jason Pate with Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate, 4516 Southern Ave. (4516southern.daveperrymiller.com) features three bedrooms, two full baths, screened-in back porch, and detached two-car garage Throughout, hardwood floors, large windows, and a neutral color palette create a lovely backdrop for livng and entertaining. An elegant fireplace with carved mantle creates a striking focal point in the living room, while a wide archway opens to the dining room. The eat-in kitchen is outfitted with white cabinetry, leathered granite countertops, farmhouse sink, and stainless appliances. A back door opens to a screened-in porch overlooking the back lawn. The master bedroom features an updated en-suite bath. Two additional bedrooms share the updated second full bath. Contact Jason Pate at 214-632-2242 or jpate@ daveperrymiller.com. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (daveperrymiller.com) is a division of Ebby Halliday Real Estate, Inc., with locations specializing in Park Cities, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, Kessler Park and Farm & Ranch properties.

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This charming Tudor in the heart of the Park Cities has a new price. The three-bedroom, three-bath home, offered by Paige &

3600 Wentwood Drive in University Park The proof is in the numbers. New data from Trendgraphix evidences the steadfast ability of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty to sell Park Cities homes for more — and faster — than other brokerages. In the top luxury bracket, $4.5 million and higher, the firm sells homes in an average of 67

been expertly remodeled for the most discerning tastes, and offers residents all the amenities synonymous with Dallas’ most exclusive community. Offered for $3,336,000 by Burton Rhodes with Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate, 4524 N. Versailles Ave. (4524versailles.daveperrymiller.com) features beautiful formals, study, five bedrooms, five full and one-half baths, guest house, pool, two spas, and detached two-car garage.

days, nearly four times faster than the next. Further, its expert

The chic formal living room with fireplace and dining room

agents attain nearly 95 percent of a home’s original listing price,

are accented with arched windows overlooking the front lawn.

compared to the closest competitors, at 74.5 percent and 58.1

The study boasts wood-paneled walls and coffered ceiling. In

percent.

the den, a fireplace is flanked by media cabinets, while a wall

Explore these Park Cities listings, and many more, at briggsfreeman.com.

of windows overlooks the outdoors. The renovated kitchen is outfitted with every amenity a chef could want.

Curt Elliott for $1,675,000, is convenient to Highland Park Village

3601 Beverly Drive: This 1923 icon by Hal Thompson has

Upstairs, the large master suite includes a zen-inspired bath

and Germany Park. Downstairs it has two large living areas,

been beautifully restored and expanded to 12,000 square feet.

and two master closets. All secondary bedrooms have private

two fireplaces, an updated gourmet kitchen overlooking the

It offers gardens, fountains, outdoor living areas and a pool. It is

baths. Outdoors, a covered patio, pool, and two spas are

landscaped yard and pool, and a study (or fourth bedroom).

listed by Alex Trusler and Karla Trusler.

designed for relaxing.

Upstairs the spacious owner-suite has vaulted ceilings, a

3600 Wentwood Drive: On a large, landscaped lot, this

fireplace, and an updated bathroom with marble flooring and

traditional-style home is ready to entertain. Six bedrooms, four

separate vanities. Spacious guest quarters above the garage

baths, guest quarters and a separate pool yard are just a few of

and front-and-back porches round out this beautiful home. For

the luxuries that await. It is listed by Jill Schrank and Tom Hughes.

more information, call Paige/Curt at (214)478-9544/(214)-675-

President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and

8353.

operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty.

Contact Burton Rhodes at 214-217-3581 or burton@ rhodesrealestate.com. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (daveperrymiller.com) is a division of Ebby Halliday Real Estate, Inc., with locations specializing in Park Cities, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, Kessler Park and Farm & Ranch properties.

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BEING CHOOZY

with a degree in interior design, she opened a business where she designed and painted murals, furniture, and accessories for children’s rooms. Based on her experience running a business while raising a family, she offered the following advice to other entrepreneurs with young children. STAND OUT “People are always looking for something different,” Sharon said. When Chooze launched with mismatched yet coordinated shoes, there was nothing like it on the market, she said. The products represent the beauty and fun of childhood, which attracts parents and children alike, she added. That use of fun, colorful, original prints also served as a springboard to expand the Chooze collection.

Mom offers advice on how to balance business, family TA N N E R G A R Z A

By Maria Adolphs

Sharon Blumburg started Chooze in 2011.

Special Contributor Inspired by their daughter’s creative spirit and love of mismatched shoes, Marc and Sharon Blumberg launched Chooze, an online children’s footwear company, in 2011. The purpose for the venture: instilling in children of all ages the virtues of “creativity, confidence, and power to have a

positive impact on the world.” “I’ve always loved this whole idea of inspiring kids with creativity,” Sharon said. So far, the successful lifestyle brand has grown to offer children’s and women’s apparel, hats, backpacks, and accessories. Sharon said she has always loved designing for kids. After graduating college

GIVE BACK Customers also feel good when their shopping supports a good cause, Sharon said. Chooze shares a percentage of profits with five organizations that help children. With their purchases, customers can “Chooze a Cause,” picking among organizations that provide birthday parties for children living in homeless shelters, service dogs for children with disabilities, playgrounds in low-income neighborhoods, new belongings to children in crisis, or toys and books for children in hospitals.

A FAMILY AFFAIR Running a full-time business with her husband while raising a family can have its challenges, Sharon said, but she manages by valuing the contributions each family members brings to the company. “He’s very business-oriented [handling] … the finances and logistics and the details. I’m more of a design and marketing person.” She said they respect each other’s talents and make time for each other as a couple and as individuals. “I think it’s really important to take time for ourselves and … find that balance.” The children also contribute by occasionally designing prints and testing products for durability and fit. She even sits down with her 10-year-old daughter to do line reviews before submitting anything to her factory to be produced. “Sometimes she will give me some good suggestions on color changes, and if something doesn’t speak to her, I ... take a second look at it, and we usually tweak things together, which is really cool.” TANTRUM-FREE SHOPPING As a mother of three, Sharon knows how difficult it can be to shop for children, which is why Chooze focuses on streamlining e-commerce to make it as smooth as possible. “The easier we can make the process … the better it is for mom [and] the happier the kids are going to be,” she said.

Special-Needs Students Benefit from Martial Arts By Sarah Bays

“ T HE BR AIN CAN BE C O N D IT IO N E D TO D O AN Y T H IN G W E T E LL IT TO. ”

Special Contributor After high school, people with special needs are often left to find their way without the structure of being on campus all day, and sometimes, without a job or other daily routine. Tony Rios, owner of My Martial Arts in Dallas, is responding to that concern with adaptive classes aimed at teaching physical fitness as a way of life. “It helps you prolong your life, especially in an environment where kids and adults with special needs … like to sit around and not be active, so they’re the ones who need it the most,” Rios said. Highland Park ISD provides shuttles to Rios’ studio for its 15-student transition class who have graduated, but are still in school to help with the change. Rios set up a GoFundMe page, Growing My Martial Arts For All, to raise funds to expand his program to other school districts. Originally from Dallas via Carrollton, Rios graduated from The Colony High School and served in the U.S. Air Force for three years

TONY RIO S

C O U R T E SY P H O T O

Tony Rios, of My Martial Arts in Dallas, teaches fitness and martial arts to special-needs students. before he was injured and left the military to move home. “The sternness and the structure helps me here … [to be] very systematic,” Rios said. “Repetition, like in the military, has helped me be able to do that with students.” Rios earned his black belt

when he was 15 and became a second-degree black belt at age 17. Now he’s at fourth-degree. He has competed at state, national, and international levels, including the Junior Olympics. His work with special-needs students began in 2006 while teaching at another martial arts

studio in Dallas. In 2008, he met a child with Asperger’s syndrome on top of another autism spectrum disorder. “His parents wanted him to work out, but they didn’t want to call it that,” Rios said. Rios started teaching his new student punching moves and agility ladder drills before moving on to martial arts moves. “Once I did all of that, I then saw that he was progressing. But, I did not like how he was progressing, meaning the time frame,” Rios said. “So, I redesigned everything and came up with a martial arts system.” To teach classes to people with special needs, Rios went out on his own with the help of an area YMCA location and a small private-training gym. As more students came calling, Rios needed more space and time, so he opened his own, self-funded, 1,900-square-foot studio. He

offers classes six days a week. More than half of his students have special needs. Soon, he will relocate to a larger location near Bachman Lake. “The hard part is trying to translate something that we do every day to a level where a 3-toa-6-year-old can understand it,” Rios said. “I have to show them – that’s over a course of months for some guys. The brain can be conditioned to do anything we tell it to.” Many clients of the Connecting Point of Park Cities day program for adults with disabilities attend Rios’ classes, said Susan Williams, the agency’s executive director. “There’s a big need for adults in the area for things to do,” she said. “Tony tailors the classes to fit their needs. Not only is it good for them physically, but socially as well. He really touches so many families in so many ways.”

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Comings and Goings Preston Hollow location in August next to Ken’s Man’s Shop in the Preston Royal Village shopping center. It will be the chain’s third area outpost. NOW OPEN Miron Crosby 25 Highland Park Village, Suite 201 Sisters Lizzie Means Duplantis and Sarah Means announced the opening of their new store, Miron Crosby. According to them, the bespoke boot brand was inspired by their experiences growing up on a West Texas cattle ranch. It will feature artisanal boots made by Rios of Mercedes – a company that just happens to be run by the sisters’ cousins. C O U R T E SY M I R O N C R O S B Y

Miron Crosby features artisanal boots made by Rios of Mercedes. COMING SOON Up on Knox 3230 Knox St. What’s on Knox? Up on Knox, a new restaurant coming in September, to be exact. Up on Knox will replace the Chili’s that resided at this location for 22 years. Le Bilboquet owner Stephan Courseau and the husband-wife chef duo from Lark

on the Park, Dennis Kelley and Melody Bishop, are aiming to create a low-key but excellent restaurant. Shake Shack, 6025 Royal Lane Preston Royal Village Apparently convinced that Dallas has yet to reach maximum burger capacity, New York-based Shake Shack will open a

Hudson House 4448 Lovers Lane East Hampton Sandwich Co. founder Hunter Pond is branching out from the sandwich scene with a recently opened restaurant in University Park. Pond aims for the feel and fare similar to the cozy neighborhood spots found in New York’s boroughs. Hudson House is located on Lovers Lane near Dallas North Tollway, not far from where Pond grew up. This new neighborhood restaurant features

classic American dishes and seafood. TEMPORARILY MOVING William Noble 100 Highland Park Village Suite 370 William Noble, Highland Park Village’s estate jewelry destination, has moved to a storefront located next to Ralph Lauren while its new showroom is revamped. The showroom was previously located on the third floor of the Highland Park Village tower, but will reopen on the second floor in mid-2018. The third floor of the tower will be remodeled and expanded to make way for a private club with a rooftop terrace. NEW IN THE KITCHEN Lark on the Park 2015 Woodall Rogers Freeway Lark on the Park named Ryan Barnett its new executive chef. A graduate of Colorado Mountain College, he most recently worked as a sous chef at The Adolphus Hotel. “We are very excited to have Chef Ryan in the kitchen at Lark on the Park,” co-owner Shannon Wynne said. “He has the pedigree, and we think he can run.” Compiled by Joshua Baethge and Hannah Kirkpatrick

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BREW THE CURE

Britta Whitaker, Kelsey Buttrell, Chad Hennings, Kate Reese, and Cindy Kramp P H O T O S B Y TA M Y T H A C A M E R O N

Paul and Kat Scheurer with Megan Muehlstein and Rick Schreurer

Nathan Bude, Maggie Bude, and Sarah Anzjon

Luke Cometti, Dan Mendez, Todd Scheffel, and Trevor Siemazi

Melissa Pinkerton, Rob Howe, and Amy Camp

The Young Leadership Committee of JDRF hosted its fifth annual Brew the Cure fundraising event June 3 at the Henderson Tap House. The evening featured live music, local brews, food, and exciting raffle prizes. Beer pong tournament winners secured two tickets to a Dallas Cowboys game, among other prizes. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event raised more than $15,000, bringing the total to $95,000 over the past five years.

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LA FIESTA BACHENDORF’S RECEPTION

2017 La Fiesta Duchesses PHOTOS BY JAMES FRENCH PHOTOGRAPHY

Clara Beecherl and Paolo Ongaro

Kristen and Mike Haggerty

Dorothy Meachum

Madeline Toole does the Texas Dip

Claire Green and Erica Yaguchi Hannah Jurgensmeyer, Helena Burns, Claire Green, Fields Dunston, and Madeline Toole

Denise, Todd, and Bethanne Bradshaw

Jeanne Anne Bullington, Helena Burns, Hannah Jurgensmeyer, and Lane McCormick

Terrie Jenevein and Shannon Pettle

Bachendorf’s welcomed the 2017 La Fiesta Duchesses and their parents on June 6 at the Preston Center Bachendorf’s location. Although unable to attend, Katy and Lawrence Bock hosted the reception in honor of the duchesses, and presented each of them with Mikimoto pearl earrings. The following day, duchesses perfected their “Texas Dips” at Preston Center Dance Studio.

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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF DALLAS SPEAKER REVEAL

Linda Secrest and Pat Prestidge

Bianca Hernandez, Jessica Boghetich, Jennifer Tobin, Wynne Cunningham, Alicia Hall, Elizabeth Dacus, and Elisabeth McHugh P H O T O S B Y TA M Y T H A S M I T H

Kate McCoy and Courtney Edwards

Ruth Altshuler and Linda Perryman Evans

Angel and Marie Reyes

Jennifer Scripps, Nikki Webb, and Debbie Scripps

The Junior League of Dallas (JLD) revealed on June 29 that Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer will speak at the annual Milestones Luncheon. The JLD also announced the 2017-18 Sustainer of the Year is Linda Perryman Evans. The 2017 Milestones Luncheon, chaired by Jennifer Scripps, Nikki Webb, and Sustaining Chair Debbie Scripps, will be held Nov. 17 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.

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DSOL DEBUTANTE INTRODUCTIONS

Keith and Lori Routh with Mari and Don Epperson

The 2017-18 debutantes PHOTOS BY JAMES FRENCH

Mark, Grace, and Jennifer Gunnin Gerald, Megan, and Bridey Meinecke

Susan, Lane, and Robert McCormick

Hope Hyde

Angelique, Olivia, Jacqueline, and Lee Reagor

Madison Stuart and Joseph Lafferty

Alexis Bray, Kay Merritt, Caroline Morway, and Annabel McGill

Caroline Allday, Meika Bass, and Caroline Beutel

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League introduced its 2017-18 debutantes during the June 2-4 Announcement Weekend festivities. The weekend marked the official start of a season of events culminating with the 32nd Presentation Ball, which will be held Feb. 17. Announcement Weekend began with the Announcement Party on June 2 at Stanley Korshak. Korshak hosted a breakfast and gown show the following day, featuring the Couture Collection by designer Mackenzie Brittingham.

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THE WHITE PARTY

Kevan Chughtai, Malcolm Gage, and Kennedy Gibson

Laura Reeder, Emma Boulle, Maddie Reingold, Kristina Tsavoussis, Beatrice Kalish, and Anne Reeder P H O T O S C O U R T E SY T H E W I L K I N S O N C E N T E R

Kelcey Hamilton, Casey Nelson, and Megan McLoud Samba dancer

Jenn Dolim and Baylea Wood

Amy Austin and Tara Carpenter

Sarie Morrison, Carolina Blaire, Jessica Tugert, and Adam Carriker

The Young Friends of The Wilkinson Center hosted its fifth annual White Party Benefit on June 10 at Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar. The event benefited The Wilkinson Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of Dallas families by providing pathways to self-sufficiency with dignity and respect.

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WEDDING ANNEMARIE MOGCK & MADISON GARDNER

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nnemarie Frances Mogck and John Madison Gardner joined hands and hearts in Holy Matrimony March 18, 2017 at Park Cities Presbyterian Church. Reverend Brent Baker, assistant pastor, and Reverend Michael Flavin officiated the ceremony. Wedding guests enjoyed a reception at Arlington Hall, with music provided by Downtown Fever and a special performance by the groom’s grandfather on his clarinet. A rehearsal dinner, sponsored by the parents of the groom, was held on the eve of the wedding at the Sky Lobby of the Dallas Petroleum Club. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Tim Mogck of Bellmawr, N.J. and Ms. Angela Reynolds of Hoboken, N.J. She is the granddaughter of Ms. Judith Reynolds and the late Mr. Alfred Reynolds of Dayton, Ohio and the late Mr. Edward Mogck and Mrs. Edward

(Joan) Mogck of Bellmawr, N.J. The groom is the son of Mr. Stan Gardner and Mrs. Stan (Sara Lee) Gardner of Highland Park. He is the grandson of Dr. John L. Denman and the late Mrs. John (Patsy) Denman of Highland Park and the late Mr. L. W. Gardner Jr. and Mrs. L. W. (Frances) Gardner Jr. of Hamilton, Texas. The bride was given in marriage by her parents and escorted down the aisle by her father. Her A-line silk gown was designed by Reem Acra. It featured an embroidered pearl illusion bodice. Her cathedral-length veil was designed by Patti Flowers Design. Assisting the bride as maid of honor was Brittany Clayton. Bridesmaids included Melissa Clift, Kamryn Hawrylak, Amanda Caldwell, Helen Gardner, Kelsey Jones, Chelsea Pickering, Laura Kirchhofer, Bridget Tansey, Emily Rosckes, Tanja Martin, and Haley Recer. Attending the groom as best man was the groom’s first cousin, John Denman III. His groomsmen included Luke Gardner, James Skidmore, Drew Jolesch, Colin Perry, Ben Tipps, Wilson Waggoner, Chan Tysor, Kemp Gregory, Will Clayton, Stewart Swain, and Marshall Bowen. Serving as ushers were Mason Collar, Ryan Frater, Coleman Hemphill, and Zachary Newman. George Skidmore was the ring bearer. The bride is a 2012 graduate of Oak Knoll High School in Summit N.J. She received a dual degree in Business Honors and Finance from Texas A&M, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity. The groom is a 2012 graduate of Highland Park High School. He received a dual degree in Business Honors and Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of Texas at Austin where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Following their honeymoon trip to the Maldives, the couple has made Lakewood their home.

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H O ME + KI TCHEN As summer moves into its unofficial final month, the thrill of carefree days and a less structured schedule can start to wear a bit thin when the outdoor thermometer promises a long stretch of hot days ahead. To be honest, I’ve never been a fan of hot Texas summers. My family moved every few years while I was growing up, but the one constant in our lives was a modest, gray shingled house with white trim and forest-green wood shutters, perched on a hillside overlooking Old Silver Beach on Cape Cod. The summer weather was moderate there, and my three sisters and I spent nearly every sunny, mild summer day on the

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Set tables in cool pastels and blue and whites for a refreshing look. beach with our mom. When it rained, we shopped in the nearby quaint town of Falmouth, or stopped by the Cape Cod Candle Shop to sniff each candle and select a week’s supply of striped candy sticks. Each idyllic day began the same way. We’d sleep late – a talent nearly every young teen-

End of Summer Shimmer

M O L LY N O L A N August means the wind down of summer. Even though it’s still in full swing, you are starting to think about school plans, fall events, wardrobes, etc. But it’s still summer, although now we have a little more vitamin D and color on our skin from the glorious sun. This month always evokes thoughts of a bronze glow, metallics, and shimmer for me. One part of the summer that’s refreshing is wearing a lot less makeup and the ability to be a bit more natural. To get a “just back from Saint Tropez” radiant, glowing complexion, you don’t need much: bronzer, a breathtaking pink blush with gold flecks, and the perfect complement to both –

a highlighter. A highlighter will enhance naturally sun-kissed skin, catching the light on your best features, especially your cheekbones and right under your eyebrows on the bone. A good highlighter can accentuate the beautiful angles of the face and give you a more angled appearance if your face is rounder. There is a plethora of highlighters – just about all makeup brands have some version. They come in all types: liquid, stick, powder, and pressed, and range in varying depth of color. Some are very intense, opaque, and great for evening, and some have more translucent light-reflecting pigments, which is great for day. One of my all-time favorite highlighters is the famous Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat Radiance Perfecting Pen (one is sold every 10 seconds). It is quite pretty in its gold case, perfect for keeping in your handbag, even in the evening. It’s in a pen style, which also means you use most

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ager has perfected – eat a simple breakfast, pack sandwiches, snacks and drinks, grab our towels, and head for the beach. In the early years, Mom would drive all of us down to the beach, but once my elder sister and I were old enough to go on our own, we loved the freedom of walking along the sandy

roads, stopping at a small bridge to peer over its wooden railing in search of fish and eels in the rushing water below, and finally selecting a favorite spot on the beach’s silver-white sand. A move to Texas changed all that. My parents sold the Cape Cod summerhouse, and I discovered that air conditioning would be my best friend during hot Dallas summers. But, air conditioning can only do so much during the dog days of summer. It’s my attitude that requires a reset as summer lingers, so I turn to tried-and-true methods to feel refreshed. Cool pastels, lots of whites, and classic blue and whites not only work in wearable fashion, they apply to summertime table settings to make us feel cooler as we gather around the table. Late summer is also a time to refresh daily menus. Chilled salads add appeal when the temperature soars, and they provide an excellent way of adding a tasty variety of healthy fruits, vegetables, and proteins to our diets. Grilled or poached salmon garnished with zesty mango salsa one night becomes an easy

salmon and pasta salad the next, and a mixed greens salad topped with thin slices of grilled flank or skirt steak, black beans, and spicy salsa satisfies a craving for Tex-Mex without heating up the kitchen. One of my favorites is a large composed green salad arranged on a large white platter. The foundation is a variety of salad greens torn into bite-size pieces, such as romaine, bibb, and red leaf lettuce, topped with mesclun and garnished with thinly-sliced strips of radicchio, wedges of red, juicy tomatoes purchased at the farmers market, artichoke hearts, thin carrot strips (quick and easy with a vegetable peeler), steamed, chilled asparagus mounded in the center, shavings of parmesan cheese, and slices of hardcooked egg. Served with homemade balsamic vinaigrette, this salad captivates both the eye and appetite. For dessert, few things are more welcome on a steamy, hot day than a dish of homemade ice cream. It’s surprisingly easy to make, and if kids are in the

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With few vices left in my life, I can say with near certainty that you would have to forcibly pull that deep, dark chocolate from my fingers before I voluntarily give the stuff up. As vices go, it’s not the worst, so let’s take a few moments to celebrate this sweet confection. If you aren’t an aficionado, you may not know that chocolate is serious business. Like coffee, it is cultivated, regional, and taken very, very seriously in certain circles.

STEPHANIE CASEY I’ve had the chance to attend a few media events for the Dallas Chocolate Festival over the years and have learned a lot. The chocolate scene has its own vocabulary, evaluation procedures, and ratings system. In addition to the obvious qualities of taste and texture, there is origin, color, aroma, and presentation to consider. The varieties are endless, and there really are a multitude of different flavors. And that’s just talking about the beans. When chocolatiers start adding in salt, fruit, nuts, sugar, toppings, and marshmallows and expanding to cookies, cakes, and sauces ... well, the possibilities are infinite.

If you are getting a chocolate twitch just from reading that last sentence, let me hook you up. This year’s eighth annual Dallas Chocolate Festival is happening at the beginning of September at a fabulous new location (moving from Addison to the F.I.G. in downtown Dallas). Vendors include lots of local favorites such as Kate Weiser and Bisous Bisous, national makers including Guittard and Dick Taylor, and even international participants Hoja Verde and Pacari from Ecuador. Founder Sander Wolf says a fun offering he’s looking forward to is the Chocolate Cake Walk at the Friday night event, “ ... like you had in elementary school, except instead of your mom’s cake (which I’m sure was delicious), we’ll have cakes you can win from Zach Townsend, The Fairmont, Haute Sweets Patisserie, FT33, and more.” Last year’s event sold out. Tickets for this year’s weekend of chocolate immersion go on sale Aug. 10. You will be in awe of all the chocolate in front of your face for three days. You will walk away with tons of samples and purchased favorites. You will get a certified chocolate high. You may even dream in chocolate. And, oh! What sweet dreams they will be. Follow Stephanie’s living well musings and pursuits of happiness at lovageinc.com and on Instagram and Facebook @lovageinc.

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