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WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO KEEP HISTORIC PECAN? By William Taylor
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People Newspapers Highland Park’s grand old monarch pecan has become a troubled tree — troubled enough to pose a public danger and prompt talk of restricting access and modifying Christmas traditions. “If you had to stand in that spot for 152 years, how would you look?” asked Micah Pace, Preservation Tree Service arborist. Pace recently assisted in a risk assessment of the landmark tree in the median of Armstrong Parkway near Preston Road. The Dallas firm found four main spots of decay: to a structural root southeast of the trunk, to two limbs high above the ground, and to the upper trunk. Pace’s report rated the potential for failure of a damaged limb or trunk as probable within the next 12 months. Such an occurrence could bring significant to severe consequences to passing traffic on Armstrong Parkway, as well as to anyone working in the median below the tree, a memo to town leaders concluded. “It was painful to listen to that report and see the damage done to the tree,” Mayor Joel T. Williams III said. A car wreck damaged the root a few years ago, said Ronnie Brown, director of town services. Pace attributed the limb and
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The old pecan, once staked and hand-watered by a Civil War veteran who had plowed over it, needs extra care again. Preservation Tree Service found decay high above the ground to two limbs and the trunk.
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To The Class of 2017 Graduation season is here again. All you eager young students are being unleashed from the classrooms, ready to take on the world. Of course some of you may be a little nervous about the unknown future that is staring you in the face. A blank page can be scary, but that fear will soon pass. Hats off to all of you parents out there. You managed to do something right if your kids are crossing the stage. I’m sure some of you can’t wait to get them out of the house, while others are already experiencing separation anxiety. I suspect many of you may be feeling a little of both. The thing about graduation, like many of life’s overblown celebrations, is that the event itself never matches the hype. The ceremony is a blur, the day flies by, and the sun comes up again. Attention soon turns to the next goals in life. I wish I had some sage advice to offer you graduates, but I can’t think of anything you haven’t heard before. See the world. Live your dreams. Follow your hearts. Blah blah blah. (Though you really should think about doing those things.) Truth be told, the last thing you want to hear is advice from anyone else. This is a time for celebration, so enjoy your moment. Congratulations and best of luck to you all. High school probably won’t be the best days of your life, but hopefully it will evoke fond memories when you are far enough away to look back. Cheers to the class of 2017.
JOSHUA BAETHGE
“ T H IS IS A T IME FO R CE L E BR AT IO N , S O E N JOY YO UR MO ME N T. C O N GR AT UL AT IO N S AN D BE ST O F LUCK TO YO U ALL . ”
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Taken overnight before 8 a.m. April 20: 12 boxes of tile valued at $1,800 from a construction site in the 4200 block of Westway Avenue. Left behind in a debris bin: siding, insulation, and tiles from an older home.
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Crime Report: April 10-May 7 H I G H L A N D PA R K April 12 Returning to the scene of the crime? Sandpaper-like scratches showed up overnight before 8 a.m. April 12 on the trunk of a 2012 Mercedes E350 parked at a home in the 4400 block of Fairfax Avenue and again April 16 on the hood. Trunk damage estimate: $1,050. April 14 Witnesses said a man and woman fled in a red 2015 Chevrolet Spark at 11:17 a.m. with packages from a home in the 3500 block of St. John Drive. April 17 After a two-hour visit to Honor Bar in Highland Park Village, a Tulsa man left at 4 p.m. without his shirt -- a $500 white linen Lora Piana still in
its shopping bag with tags and receipt. Contacted later, bar employees had not found it.
$200 headphones, $800 Ray-Ban sunglasses, and spare change taken.
April 19 Security video shows a thief taking two Ray-Ban sunglasses valued at $500 from an unlocked 2007 Cadillac Escalade in the 4500 block of Arcady Avenue during a busy early morning of similar crimes. Other vehicles targeted: unlocked 2011 Infiniti QX56 in the 4400 block of Arcady, $500 in damage to center console; unlocked 2009 Ford F150 pickup in the 4500 block of Arcady, contents rifled through; 2007 GMC Yukon in the 4500 block of South Versailles Avenue, $50, country music CDs and $750 Prada prescription glasses taken; unlocked 2010 Jeep in the 4500 block of South Versailles,
April 30 Tablet and OnStar vehicle tracking led investigators to Glenn Heights, where they recovered all property stolen in the early hours of April 30 from two homes. A 23-year-old Glenn Heights man was arrested. Stolen property: two iPad minis, a Macbook, two Razor hoverboards, an iPhone 6, and a 2016 Chevrolet pickup with the keys in the ignition from an unlocked home in the 3200 block of Beverly Drive; plus a leather purse, mobile phone charger, and keys with fobs to three vehicles – a 2010 Lexus, a Mercedes, and an Infiniti – from a home in the 5000 block of Airline Drive.
May 3 Two town-owned red oak trees on the east side of the 5000 block of Abbott Avenue lost chunks of bark [damage estimated at $500] around 10:40 p.m. when a University Park man’s 2007 Honda Odyssey van wrecked. The driver was taken to the hospital. May 7 A resident in the 4900 block of North Versailles Avenue checked for the first time in about a month on a saddle she owned since 1963, still valued at $350 despite its water-damaged poor condition. She discovered it missing from an unlocked, leaky backyard shed after roofers left at 5 p.m. May 7. Part of another saddle lay nearby.
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$922.43 The value of cosmetics shoplifted in separate incidents at 1:45 p.m. and 1:54 p.m. April 22 from CVS pharmacy on Mockingbird Lane. In the second incident, two people fled in a silver 2007 Toyota Camry.
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April 10 Taken overnight before 10:02 a.m.: a $1,900 Gucci Jackie Hobo purse from a gray 2014 Mercedes E350 parked in a garage at a home in the 4500 block of Emerson Avenue. April 11 Arrested at 6:23 a.m.: a 29-year-old Dallas man accused of trespassing at a home in the 4200 block of Normandy Avenue. April 15 Pried open overnight before 10 a.m.: the door to a storage room in a parking garage at Snider Plaza. Taken: two rolling racks valued at $2,400 and six mannequins valued at $15,600. April 17 A 36-year-old Dallas woman threw a cell phone at 1:22 p.m., breaking a window of an
apartment in the 4100 block of Emerson Avenue and then fled. April 22 A $350 Electra Cruiser girls bicycle left at 1 p.m. by the fence gate in front of a home in the 3700 block of Armstrong Parkway was no longer there at 2:30 p.m. when the bike’s owner returned from getting ice cream with her friends. April 23 Stolen in the evening before 9:55 p.m.: a $500 Trek boys bicycle from the driveway of a home in the 3900 block of Amhrest Street. April 25 A female shoplifter made off with a $1,000 in soccer jerseys from Not Just Soccer in the 6900 block of Preston Road a little before 2 p.m.
April 27 A customer used a counterfeit $20 bill a little before 5 p.m. to make a purchase at Starbucks on Mockingbird Lane. April 28 Taken between 5:30 and 9 a.m.: a $1,200 Sony television, a $400 Xbox game console, a $200 Nintendo Wii game console, and $200 in other Sony-brand electronics from an unlocked condo in the 3400 block of McFarlin Boulevard. May 1 A $750 Diamondback boys bicycle was left unlocked and unattended in the 3000 block of Mockingbird Lane only a few minutes, but long enough to be taken. May 3 Stolen overnight before noon: a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer
from a home in the 3800 block of Bryn Mawr Drive. May 4 Someone placed a package on the front porch of a home in the 3800 block of Centenary Drive at 4:32 p.m. but stole two other packages: one containing a $7 kitchen appliance and the other $17 in cosmetics. May 6 Residents of a home in the 3400 block of Daniel Avenue came home around 3:30 a.m. and found a man hiding in a closet. He fled. Officers later arrested a 19-year-old University Park man who is accused of taking $1,463 in property, including Louis Vuitton and Tory Burch purses, electronics, cash, credit cards, panties, and a bra. Police recovered $463 worth of the property.
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COLLECTING 39 YEARS OF ANIMAL TALES
Dallas Zoo will lose longtime tour guide, stray rescuer June 30 C O U R T E SY B E T H M AY F I E L D
From feeding giraffes to meeting the likes of Betty White and Chuck Norris, longtime employee Beth Mayfield enjoys serving people and animals at the Dallas Zoo.
By Annie Wiles
Special Contributor No one knows when they make the decision to abandon a pet at the gates of the Dallas Zoo what is going to happen to the animal. And it’s not unusual for zoo employees to find strays on their hands. A disproportionate number of those animals end up in University Park. Beth Mayfield, who has worked at the Dallas Zoo for 39 years and is retiring at the end of June, just can’t say no when it comes to saving animals. “When I went to do volunteer work I thought ‘I can’t go to the shelter, ‘cause I’ll take them all home,’ not knowing people drop animals off at the zoo,” Beth said. Her son Danny, who grew up going to Highland Park schools, was used to finding himself covered in animal hair. On one occasion, Beth said he ruined an enormous Honey Guide costume slipping in one of the furry friends’ vomit. Danny grew up with five to seven dogs and as many cats, and sometimes the odd bird, roaming around the house. “She would bring home animals, we would have snakes, birds, I couldn’t even name them all,” Danny said. Beth adopted enough animals that she was once called
away from a tour over the zoo’s loudspeaker because someone had dropped off a Pyrenees (now 6 years old and named Jackson). Everyone knew she was the person to tell. “Two of my cats were born in the gorilla building,” Beth said. “At one time I thought I had more animals than the zoo had.”
the zoo’s special events coordinator. Guiding public and private tours, donor parties, and school groups are all part of her job duties. On a recent Friday, she led a total of 5,000 young students. “She takes care of us whenever we bring a group out,” said Beverly Sermersheim, a zoo frequenter who has known
“ TO H E A R T H AT IN 3 5 Y E AR S CH E ETA H S C O U L D B E E X T IN CT, O R G O RI LL A S — I J U ST CAN ’ T IMAG IN E A WO RLD T H AT D O E S N ’ T H AV E TH O S E A N IMALS . ” B ET H MAY F I E LD Having so many animals makes it impossible to keep a house clean all the time, Danny said. “It pretty much scarred me. It probably caused my OCD about being clean,” he said. “I won’t let hair in my house, I’m really weird.” Beth started out as a zoo volunteer in 1978. “I did leave, because I had to get a real job. And then I hated it and I got back to the zoo,” she said. “The only thing I ever really liked was being at the zoo.” After that, she was hired as
Beth for 25 years. “She’s really really great with the kids, and she’s so patient … She finds out that we’re gonna be coming and she takes over. And I’m sure she treats everyone like that who comes.” Surpisingly, Danny doesn’t share his mother’s animal fanaticism. “I do have two cats, which drive me crazy,” he said. Still, his memories are fond. He remembers his mom bringing animals to his school, Hyer Elementary. “We thought that was pretty cool,” he said.“We
always got to go behind the scenes and see the animals in a different light. “I like it when the school kids are here,” Beth said. “Probably the most important thing [the zoo does] is the education part and the conservation part — saving animals from extinction.” The zoo mainly acquires animals from other zoos, but it also takes animals from sanctuaries. The elephants, for instance, came from a refuge in drought-striken Swaziland. Zoo admission proceeds benefit various conservation groups. In the nearly 40 years Beth has worked there, the zoo has gone from public to private, added gorillas, and opened a savannah. “People always ask me what’s my favorite animal, and I say, ‘Well, it’s the one I’m standing in front of at the time.’ ” She did admit she has a soft spot for the black rhinos, though. A highlight for Beth was when a board member took her to Kenya to see the animals she loves in the wild. “And then we built our savannah,” Beth said, “and it looks exactly like Africa … to hear that in 35 years cheetahs could be extinct, or gorillas — I just can’t imagine a world that doesn’t have those animals.”
Although zoo-goers will find plenty new to entertain them this summer, including the new hippos and a baby giraffe on its way, many will notice Beth’s absence. “She’s worked her ass off,” Danny said. “There’s nights she’ll work a party and she’s there till 2 in the morning and then she’s back there at 8 o’clock. She’s put in hard work.” “We’re gonna be missing her for sure,” Sermersheim said. “She’s gonna be hard to replace.” As for Beth, she said, “I’m not doing anything for six months. I may not leave this house for six months.” But she’ll be kept busy with her mother, who is 92 and still living in University Park, and her grandchildren, now 10 and 15. While the animal-loving gene may have skipped a generation, Danny says her granddaughter makes up for it. “My daughter wants every animal in the world.” Dallas Zoo vice president of advancement Lacey LaPointe said Mayfield has been the “heart and soul’ of the zoo for decades. “Her infectious laugh and giving spirit have been mainstays that will be sorely missed,” LaPointe said. “She always will be part of the fabric that makes the Dallas Zoo great.”
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HP Village Aims to Conduct Quieter Construction
C O U R T E SY O M N I P L A N
Highland Park Village officials hope to finish renovations in about one year.
By William Taylor
People Newspapers If sound-curtailing measures at Highland Park Village work as planned, snoring spouses would get blamed more often for keeping neighbors up than heavy construction equipment operating through the night.
With crews giving one Village building a major makeover while adding a small addition to another, procedures and equipment are being employed to reduce noise leaving the construction site, said president and CEO of A.G. Hill Partners Joe O’Brien. A.G. Hill manages the trusts that own Highland Park Village.
Before the Town Council recently authorized overnight work at the site, O’Brien outlined steps workers will take to mitigate noise after 10 p.m. Radio use and backing up will be minimized. Sound attenuation panels designed to absorb noise will be installed and moved throughout the construction period. “With these panels the decibel level will be lower than a snoring spouse,” O’Brien said. Nearby resident Bobby Burns complained in February about the potential annoyance of “beep, beep, beep” from trucks backing up through the night. Safety laws won’t allow the disabling of warning signals on trucks and forklifts, but the Village’s general contractor, the Whiting Turner Contracting Company, is using a traffic pattern that minimizes the need for trucks to back up as they come through the work site after 10 p.m. “We’ve designed it so they only move in one direction,” O’Brien said. Drivers are also to turn their vehicles off while not in motion late at night. The Village is updating the façade on the building along Preston Road that houses Chanel, Starbucks, and Anthro-
pologie, converting the second floor from offices to retail and expanding the third floor to accommodate a private club with large balconies. The town has also granted permission to add a 1,175-square-foot second floor to the interior building that houses the Vince clothing store — plans Village officials are working to finalize. Working at night helps keep retailers operating throughout the construction period, improves safety on the site, and should allow contractors to finish in about a year instead of 18 months, O’Brien said. “If I lived where you lived, four to six months early would be an important consideration,” Mayor Joel T. Williams III told concerned neighbors. The heaviest work with the highest potential for noise is occurring in the first few months with underground utility work and demolition through mid-June, followed by foundation work and the drilling of piers through July when traffic in the Village tends to be seasonally lower. Neighbors should still expect some noise, town council member John
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NEWS CONTINUED FROM 1 trunk decay to large removal cuts made over time. “Trees don’t heal themselves,” Pace explained. “They just cover up the wound.” To improve the health of the tree and substantially reduce risk levels to the public, Preservation Tree recommends a variety of steps. Based on those recommendations, town leaders soon will replace turf around the trunk with shredded hardwood mulch, adjust watering to levels appropriate for a tree rather than grass, and likely install a wrought iron fence around it this fall. Preservation Tree recently applied fungicide and began a regime of seasonal deep root feedings. The firm will also replace 11 existing support cables and the lightning protection system, apply growth regulator to slow canopy growth while increasing root development, and monitor the tree with additional inspections every six to 12 months. Town leaders estimated the cost of professional services, sod removal, mulching, and fence installation at $35,000. Further deliberation will be required to reach a decision on how to modify the annual tree lighting, described as the oldest such ceremony in Dallas County, town leaders said.
The town still needs more information, town administrator Bill Lindley said, including answers to such questions as “With the Christmas tree lighting, does that impact the tree?” Lindley floated the possibility of using lasers in place of strings of lights to decorate the tree for the holidays. “If it’s going to stay, we need to do everything we can do to make it safe,” Williams said. “If that means we modify the oldest Christmas tradition, we modify it.” Identified as “The Big Pecan Tree” on hptx.org, the mammoth 75-foot by 75foot monarch has enjoyed a long history of protection. Civil War veteran Joseph Cole nurtured the plowed-over tree as a “testament to life” and to counter the destruction he saw during the war. After the land was sold years later, developer Hugh Prather Sr. continued to defend the tree. It became known as the “Million Dollar Monarch,” after he rejected a seven-figure offer for a lot that would have included the tree. In 1927, Flippen-Prather Realty held the first Christmas lighting. Town leaders value that history and tradition but will prioritize the safety of residents and others who may visit the pecan, Williams said. “As important as the tree is, if it gets to the point where the [risk] is too extreme, we will have to consider other steps.”
CHANGES COMING Building G on Preston Road: • New façade and tower will match Highland Park Village’s traditional Spanish architecture. • Expanded third floor with patios will house private club. • William Noble Rare Jewels will temporarily relocate slightly west of Ralph Lauren. • Remodeled second floor will house new retailers and William Noble in 2018. Building F (easternmost interior building): • Town leaders approved a potential 1,175-square-foot second-floor addition to Vince clothing store. Building E on Mockingbird Lane: • Cartier will open a 4,300-square foot fine jewelry store. New restaurants: • Chef Nick Badovinus will open Perfect Union Pizza Co. in early September. • Chef Julian Barsotti will open Italian restaurant FACHINI in the fall.
CONTINUED FROM 11 McKnight said. “They are about to undergo a major construction season,” he said. “It’s intensive, and it creates noise.” Town staff will respond to complaints, verify decibel levels, shut down work as necessary, and return to council, if warranted, to propose modified nighttime regulations, said development services manager Kirk Smith. “What will trigger our concern will be hearing from residents,” councilmember Margo Goodwin told O’Brien. “They just want to be able to sleep at night,” Williams added.
“ W I T H T HE S E PA N E LS T HE D E C I BE L L E V E L W I LL BE LOW E R T HA N A S N OR I N G S P OU S E . ” JOE O’BRIEN
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GIRL HOPES FOR BETTER BIRTHDAYS AFTER CANCER Nearly a year after ICU stay, model patient ready to turn 12 By Lisa Ferguson
Special Contributor Diyaa Shah was taken by ambulance to Children’s Medical Center of Dallas on June 2, 2016, where she spent the night in the ICU being poked and prodded while undergoing a battery of emergency tests. It also happened to be her 11th birthday. A couple of days later, the University Park girl and her family learned she had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. “I didn’t look scared, but on the inside I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, I have cancer,’ so I was scared,” Diyaa (pronounced Deeya) recalled. So began the tween’s yearlong cancer battle, which included numerous rounds of chemotherapy and several hospitalizations for related ailments, like her serious bout last fall with lung infections and acute heart failure. “She was critically sick,” explained her mother Kejal. “To be honest, we didn’t know if she was going to make it.” Since that lengthy hospital stay, Diyaa has for the most part been on the road to recovery as her cancer has gone into remission.
Earlier this year she was selected to participate in the 29th annual Children’s Cancer Fund Gala (CCF), a fundraiser for pediatric oncology research and treatment programs, held in April at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. The event featured live and silent auctions, as well as a children’s fashion show. More than $1 million was raised for the organization. Diyaa and 15 other young cancer patients served as runway models during the fashion show. She was outfitted head-to-toe in fancy clothing and shoes, with professionally styled makeup and nails, before she was escorted to the catwalk by radio and television personality Amy Vanderoef. “Once I got onstage I felt more comfortable,” Diyaa said of her time in the spotlight. Executive director of development for CCF Jennifer Arthur said, “There are so many amazing children that we have an opportunity to serve, and Diyaa is definitely one of our shining stars, so we were thrilled to invite her to walk the runway.” At the event, Diyaa also rubbed elbows with Dallas Cowboys legends Troy C O U R T E SY V G S M A R K E T I N G
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Diyaa Shah, 11, models with Amy Vanderoef at the Children’s Cancer Fund Gala.
Family Place Doing More For Victims, Abusers By Maria Adolphs
Special Contributor The Family Place, one of Texas’ largest providers of services to domestic violence victims and their abusers, is expanding capacity by 69 beds. Following the May 5 opening of a 22-bed emergency shelter for men and children, a 47-bed emergency shelter for women and children will be dedicated on June 4. Although 85 to 90 percent of victims are female, men also suffer domestic abuse. The Family Place men’s shelter is the first of its kind in Texas. Often people think domestic violence “only happens to poor … uneducated people, people of color, and that is not true,” Family Place CEO Paige Flink said. “It can happen to anyone regardless of race, ethnicity, education, [or] economic status.” To fund the new facilities, the Family Place is in the final stages of a capital campaign that has ex-
BY THE NUMBER
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Of homeless Dallas adults blame domestic violence (2013 survey).
38%
Of Texas women have experienced intimate partner violence.
70%
Of children of abused women are also abused, 20 percent sexually.
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“I T CAN HAPPE N TO ANYONE R E G AR DLE S S OF R AC E , ETHNI C I T Y, E DUCAT I ON, [OR ] E C ONOMIC STATUS .” PAIGE FLINK ceeded its initial goal of $16.5 million. Flink said they would like to raise $200,000 more than their current $16.8 million to cover a 30-percent increase in staff and create a job training program. “We approach domestic violence at every level — from immediate intervention through prevention,” she said. According to familyplace.org, the new shelters include a 100bed Safe Campus, 25 traditional housing apartments, and a range of other services, including education, employment, and counseling services.
Flink explained that sometimes the only way victims will leave their abusers and seek help is if their children are affected. “If you have been devalued your whole life or abused as a child, or sexually abused as child, or your esteem is so low — you have been beaten down for so long, you think, ‘Whatever, I’m not worth it.’ But you still believe your children are worth it.” For Kelly, one woman at the shelter, it took her daughter’s distress and pleas to make her finally leave an abusive relationship. Now Kelly has a car, a place to live, and a job as an insurance adjuster. Her daughter changed schools, joined the tennis team, and returned to being an honor roll student. As part of its prevention efforts, Family Place established the Be Project, an education program offered through schools to help students build healthy relationships and prevent bullying and teen dating violence. Faith and Liberty’s Place,
named after two Highland Park girls murdered by their father during an unsupervised visitation, provides supervised visits and exchanges for children whose parents are separated, in the process of a divorce, or have a custody arrangement. The Family Place also offers an intensive counseling program, Batterer’s Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP), to individuals who have been convicted of a domestic violence offense when they are placed on probation. During 90-minute sessions over a period of 24 to 30 weeks, BIPP works with offenders to identify and change their abusive behaviors. Flink said it is a misconception that people cannot change. The Family Place serves more than 10,000 people a year at locations in central Dallas, Oak Cliff, Farmer’s Branch, and McKinney. For more information, visit familyplace.org.
C O M M UNIT Y CONTINUED FROM 14 Aikman and Roger Staubach, who served as honorary chairmen. In advance of the gala, she and Aikman were featured together on CCF billboards throughout Dallas. Meeting other children with cancer at the gala was a good experience for Diyaa, her mother said. “With childhood cancer you realize, once your child has it, it’s not that uncommon.” Kejal and her husband, Rinoo, are both doctors. Despite that, neither recognized that their daughter was ill until Diyaa’s grandfather, a New Jersey pediatrician, noticed during his visit for her birthday that she looked pale. “He realized that something was not right,” Kejal recalled. He immediately ordered blood tests for Diyaa, which revealed that she was severely anemic. Following a trip to a local emergency room, Diyaa was transferred to Children’s Medical Center’s ICU and underwent extensive blood testing and a bone marrow biopsy before being diagnosed with ALL, the most common type of childhood cancer. It has about a 90 percent cure rate. Her chemotherapy treatments began soon after and went well for a couple of months, Kejal said, until Diyaa experienced severe complications beginning in September. During a six-week hospital stay, she was put on a ventilator to breathe and took a pair of medications that maintained her blood pressure. “I was really scared. I would cry. I would want my mom and dad to be there all night, so it was hard,” Diyaa said. “We just prayed,” Kejal recalled. “And she fought it.” As a sixth-grader at McCulloch Intermediate School, Diyaa kept up with schoolwork throughout her treatment through Highland Park ISD’s Homebound Program. “I didn’t want to [have to] stay back a grade,” she said. Diyaa is looking forward to starting seventh grade in the fall at Highland Park Middle School. But before school starts, she is planning a big celebration for her 12th birthday, which this year will hopefully take place away from the hospital. “I want to have a party … with seven of my good friends,” Diyaa said, “And I also want to celebrate it with my family and go out to dinner.”
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Now And Then Will tech changes make us useless? ‘Tis the season of commencement for high schools, colleges, universities, and graduate schools of all kinds. Everyone from newscasters to sports figures to politicians to entertainers will be on podiums adjuring, encouraging, proselytizing, or imparting some ostensible words of wisdom. I was fortunate to attend excellent schools, but for the life of me I cannot recall who my graduation speakers were or what they said. Yet I’m sure they were distinguished, even famous. If anything resonated with me, it did so subliminally. However, the experiences I had at these schools – those I remember. In my secondary schooling, in order to graduate we were required to write our Hoc Credo, which is Latin for “This I Believe.” How I wish I had hung onto that to look back and see how my enthusiastic 18-year-old mind saw the world! As I dimly recall, I selected Leibniz as my phi-
LEN BOURLAND
“HAV E A LL O UR MAT ERIA L C O MF O RTS A ND T E C H NO LO GY MA DE US B ET T E R H UMA N B EING S? ” L EN BOURL AND losopher of choice with his cheery “this is the best of all possible worlds” worldview. We were working on putting a man on the moon at that time. I recently returned to that Atlanta prep school, which has gained in its prominence and rigorous academic tradition. While the beautiful campus looked
much unchanged, the new building that arose was the technology building where all students now get their hands dirty learning what, for all the world, looked to me like a high-tech shop on steroids. Arguably the greatest change in my lifetime has been technology. I have no idea how to use a 3-D printer, design inventions, create algorithms, or do many other things students learn to do today. I only know that I fear the double-edged sword of technology that both unites and divides us. Will it one day render us useless? My granddaughter and I recently found an unopened letter my daughter, who was then graduating elementary school from a local private school, wrote to be opened 25 years later. My granddaughter was fascinated to see what her mother had written as a girl just a little older than she is. In a childish 11-year-old scrawl, her mother hoped at this point in her life to be happily married with children. She is. She predicted many new inventions. I’d say the Internet, cell phones, and drones qualify her as prescient. She hoped for world peace. Oops, not so much. So is this the best of all possible worlds? While much of my education still informs my life, my own experiences in
the last half-century would temper that worldview of Leibniz. It’s a complicated world, and the jobs that today’s graduates will pursue will somehow all be linked through technology. Yet there will no doubt be multiple reinventions of self and new technological advances. With the rapidly changing world, flexibility may well be the most desired trait we can proffer to graduates. Who can envision the world of our grandchildren when there may no longer be automobiles as the major means of transportation? What if drones or jet packs are transporting people? What if cell phones become obsolete? Yet if everything is mechanized and automated, what work will people do that gives their ever lengthening lives meaning? How to best prepare students for this blitzkrieg of change? Have all our material comforts and technology made us better human beings? Hoc credo: The most important thing is the here and now. Write it down because you won’t remember. That’s what I have done in letters with all of my grandchildren for them to open in 10 years when they are teenagers. Hang on to
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C O MMUNIT Y CONTINUED FROM 16 how your world is, what your hopes are, and then every decade take it out, review, and update. Then go back to your class reunions. Why? Because at some level all those people were your tribe no matter how lonely or difficult that time might have been. See what you’ve learned about yourself. Our alums were all over the political, religious, and economic spectrum. Nobody arrived to this point in life with-
out some suffering, tragedies, and triumphs. People change. People grow. People survive. Memories mellow. We were interested in and kind to one another. Do that. For after a half-century of ups and downs, those of us who just gathered to remember concluded that it is always good to sing, laugh, dance, and be 18 again. Len Bourland is the author of “Normal’s Just a Cycle on a Washing Machine” and can be reached at lenbourland@gmail.com or at www.lenbourland.com
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KELLY, SHARPE READY TO GET TO WORK By Joshua Baethge
People Newspapers Voters overwhelmingly chose Stacy Kelly and Tom Sharpe to fill two open Highland Park ISD Board of Trustee seats. In the three-person Place 6 race, Kelly captured almost 59 percent of the votes, according to final unoffical returns. Meg Bakich was a distant second with 26 percent, while Chris Murzin finished third with a little more than 15 percent. A total of 5,247 voted in the contest. “I was very excited and thrilled by the response,” said Kelly, who was quick to praise her opponents. “Both of them ran remarkable campaigns. They had tremendous teams of people working for them.” Shortly after the final results came in, Murzin stopped by Kelly’s post-election celebration to offer his congratulations. In the Place 7 battle, Sharpe trounced Marla Sewall by winning more than 64 percent of the 5,189 votes cast. He said he was somewhat surprised by the margin of victory, but also flattered and very thankful.
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The families of Stacy Kelly (left) and Tom Sharpe provided behind the scenes support during the campaigns. “Marla and I talked a little when we were both at the campaign polls,” Sharpe said. “She was very classy to the end and sent me a nice congratulatory text later. She should be commended for stepping up, and was a very honorable opponent.” This was the first public office campaign for both winning candidates. Kelly said the experience was a reminder of how a team of people can accomplish
great things. Being on the campaign trail also reinforced the importance of having her “listening ears” on in order to properly gauge the sentiments of the community. “We had an incredible team of people,” Kelly said. “I could not have done it without the help of my husband and two children.” Sharpe said the experience was humbling and expressed
gratitude to not only the people who campaigned for him, but also to the supporters he’d never met. He described the campaign as a tiring process that consumed nearly every available spot on his calendar. One of the most striking things he observed was the difference in how people interacted with him in one-on-one conversations versus some of the things that were directed at him
on social media. “Before I started, people told me that I had to have a thick skin. That was definitely good advice.” Their schedules over the next couple of months will include training seminars and time dedicated to getting up to speed on the various issues they are now responsible for.
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Wesley Prep Students, Homeless Inspire Each Other
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Wesley Prep students and Austin Street Center residents write poems together.
By Brian Kendall
Special Contributor Ernestine Slanti’s hands were shaking as nearly 300 people listened to her read a poem on a small coffeehouse stage. Slanti wasn’t even sure if she could make it to the reading. Nerves and a fear of sharing her work made her want to run away, but a sense of obligation to a wide-eyed group of fourth-graders ultimately convinced her to
overcome her fears. The Common Ground Experiment started as a class project at Wesley Prep to provide sack lunches and Christmas cards to Austin Street Center, a shelter helping the underserved transition out of homelessness. It’s evolved into a poetry workshop between students and the Austin Street Center, and ultimately led to a book and poetry reading at Opening Bell Coffee. “We wanted to foster creativity and let
our students get to know [the ladies at Austin Street Center] on a long-term basis,” said Lori Cousino, the fourth-grade teacher who spearheaded the project. “It was also a way to expand their network of support and build relationships, as the number one cause of poverty is actually relational poverty.” For two hours twice a week, students met with women to write poetry at the Austin Street Center, where rows of cots provided a stark contrast to the beautiful grounds and colorful classrooms of Wesley Prep. “It’s an unlikely pairing,” Cousino said. “You wouldn’t think kids from a private school in Dallas and someone in a homeless shelter would become friends. We were writing these poems together and meeting these ladies; we wanted to show the community you can find common ground with anyone.” According to Monica McGee, the women’s program manager at Austin Street Center, the pairings created an unbreakable bond between the women and students. “It meant a lot to the women to develop these relationships,” McGee said. “I saw compassion and love from [the women of Austin Street] I hadn’t seen before. They truly bonded, and I don’t think the relationships are over yet.” The students made a website and sold T-shirts to raise money so they could print
books with the poetry that came from their workshops. The collection has raised more than $6,000 for the Austin Street Center. The books, also available at commongroundexperiment.com, were sold at the Opening Bell poetry reading April 29, where students and their partner took the stage to read their poems aloud to the jampacked coffeehouse audience. “We didn’t know if it would translate to people actually coming,” Cousino said. “But we ended up getting 280 people to come to this tiny little coffee shop. It was incredible.” The event ended with the group reading a poem together, in which the women would speak in unison, and the students would reply. “If we just stop and talk to people, it can change both our lives,” said Dylan Ratterree, a fourth-grader who participated in the Common Ground Experiment. “I think it is cool how that works. If everyone did that, I bet only half as many people would be homeless.”
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Athlete’s Foot Locker Scholarship Totals $20,000
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HPHS senior Jackson Dugger is joined by his parents during a surprise April 28 scholarship presentation. Highland Park High School senior Jackson Dugger was surprised with a $20,000 check during the April 28 school pep rally. He was one of 20 students from across the nation to receive a scholarship from the Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program. According to Foot Locker officials, Dugger was chosen in part for his volunteer efforts. During his time in school, he worked with the Boys and Girls Club of America, the Lost Boys of Sudan, and Operation Kindness. He also completed more than 500 service hours in efforts to help underprivileged youth. “This is what we talk about right here — guys that are great academically and athletically,” HPISD athletic director Johnny Ringo said during the oversized-check presentation. “There’s a number of you just like this in the audience.” — Staff report
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HPISD Unplugged
District wins recognition for energy conservation efforts
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When buildings are not in use, officials want lights off and electronics unplugged.
By Patricia Mora
Special Contributor Highland Park schools have gained recognition for strides in energy conservation. “For almost three years we have been reducing energy usage,” district spokesperson David Hicks said. “This includes common sense things — making sure the lights and HVAC system [are] turned off at the end of the school
day. Additionally, we make sure that when the service staff is working, only the lights are on that are absolutely necessary.” The same is true during summer breaks as well as Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Lights are turned off and all devices are unplugged. “It’s important to unplug computers and the classrooms’ Promethean boards, which are touch-screen instructional devices, because they use
energy as long as they remain plugged into an outlet,” Hicks said. The combined conservation efforts have saved 57.4 KBtu of energy and counting — the equivalent of removing 1,420 passenger cars from the roads for an entire year — and earned all HPISD campuses ENERGY STAR certification by the Environmental Protection Agency. The certification means the schools perform in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide. Trustees committed in June 2014, while Dawson Orr was superintendent, to engage policies to reduce the carbon footprint of all facilities. Those policies continued under the guidance of current superintendent Tom Trigg, who said the EPA certification is important on two fronts. “The first is that our students and faculty are making a concerted effort to reduce our carbon footprint,” Trigg said. “The second is that HPISD is saving a significant amount of money through energy conservation, which allows us to put those dollars toward our students instead of utility bills.”
“ O UR ST UD E N TS AN D FACULT Y ARE MAKIN G A C O N CE RT E D E FFO RT TO RE D UCE O UR CARBO N FO OT PRIN T. ” D R . TOM TRIGG
DEFINITIONS Btu, or British thermal units, measures heat energy. One Btu equals the amount of heat needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. 1 KBtu = 1,000 Btu. Source: sciencing.com
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SPRING FORWARD
After title, focus turns to next season for Scots
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The Highland Park Scots capped off spring practices with the annual intra-squad spring game on May 11.
By Todd Jorgenson Sports Editor
Four months after winning the Class 5A Division I state championship, there were no signs of complacency or entitlement when Highland Park football players returned to the field. Still, when spring practice began with a mix of varsity newcomers and a handful of holdovers who were on the field for the Scots’ 16-7 win over Temple in December, there was a slightly different feeling in the air.
“I think there’s more excitement,” said HP Head Coach Randy Allen. “Our kids are confident and excited to get started again.” And why not? The Scots already have a strong foundation on offense, bolstered by the return of starting quarterback John Stephen Jones, running back Paxton Alexander, massive offensive lineman Thomas Shelmire, and top receivers Scully Jenevein and Cade Saustad. “Those five give us a solid core on offense,” Allen said. “I’ve seen some leadership.”
The HP defense must replace nine starters, including its entire group of linemen and linebackers. Only defensive back Zak Folts and James Herring will be regular holdovers from 2016. However, Allen said the competition for starting spots has led to a hardworking contingent that has held its own against the more experienced offense during drills. “We’ve got a lot of positions to fill. We’ve seen a lot of improvement,” Allen said. “You can see the makings of a good defense.
It’s just going to be a matter of whether they can have the same teamwork that we had last year.” Last season, the Scots overcame some early season struggles on defense and became stout by the time the playoffs arrived. Allen hopes for the same result in the fall, when his inexperienced unit will be tested during nondistrict play, starting with the season opener on Sept. 1 at Rockwall. HP didn’t change its spring routine drastically from past years leading up to the annual Blue-Gold scrimmage. However,
State Champs Honored Once More Prior to the start of the Scots’s spring game, school officials unveiled the latest addition to the Highlander Stadium facade. Players, parents, coaches, and fans watched as the number “2016” was unveiled on the east side of the press box, joining the years 1945, 1957, and 2005 in Highland Park immortality. The numbers denote the four state champion seasons in school history. The Scots quest to repeat as champions. begins Sept. 1 at Rockwall.
the Scots elected to use only 12 of their 18 practice days allowed by the UIL, in part because they worked out for six additional weeks during last year’s postseason run. Allen has been pleased with the offseason work ethic of his players, which he attributed in part to tradition and expectations. “Every group wants to leave it better than they found it,” he said. “They know what it takes to be great. They had a great example set last year.”
2017 SCHEDULE September Sept. 1 at Rockwall Sept. 8 Waxahachie Sept. 14 at Mansfield Timberview Sept. 22 at Lovejoy* Sept. 29 North Forney* October Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27
West Mesquite* at Mesquite Poteet* Forney*
November Nov. 3 at Royse City* Nov. 10 Wylie East* * — District 15-5A game
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S P O RTS
Making His Pitch By Todd Jorgenson Sports Editor
Milburn relishes minor league experience DENNIS HUBBARD
“I chose baseball,” says Matt Milburn, who’s delaying graduate school.
Last summer, Matt Milburn was preparing to pursue his master’s degree at Wake Forest when he got the call. He’d been chosen in the 29th round of the minor league baseball draft by the Oakland Athletics. Suddenly his education went to the backburner in favor of a life filled with long bus rides to destinations such as Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Fort Wayne, Indiana, plus a one-bathroom apartment he shares with three roommates. Indeed, it’s his passion for baseball that has led Milburn down a different path from the average Highland Park High School graduate. In April, Milburn began pitching for the Beloit Snappers, a Class A minor league franchise in southern Wisconsin. “I chose baseball,” Milburn said. “I’m not going to get this opportunity ever again. There’s a million people who want to be in your position. You have to love the game to go through this.” After graduating from HPHS in 2012, Milburn emerged as a legiti-
mate professional prospect during a four-year stint playing for Wofford College in South Carolina. He became an all-conference pitcher after starting mostly at shortstop for the Scots. Shortly after wrapping up his senior season, he signed with the Athletics and made 14 appearances on the mound split between the rookie league team in Arizona and the Class-A Vermont Lake Monsters. “It definitely was a learning experience at the very beginning,” Milburn said. “It was a completely different lifestyle than anything I’ve ever been a part of.” The grind was grueling. There weren’t many days off for rest, and the amenities were few. Yet Milburn showed promise, registering 44 strikeouts in his first 36 innings. “The minor league life is something you have to embrace. We’re on a bus a lot and staying in hotels. You just have to take every day as it comes,” he said. “The job is pretty cutthroat, so you have to make sure you have a daily focus.” During the minor league spring training this year, Milburn interacted with some coaches and executives
with the big league club before being assigned to Beloit. “I was just looking forward to another opportunity. It’s definitely been a lot of fun,” he said. “Just to see the big league guys has been really humbling.” Milburn, 23, admits the dynamic is a bit strange in the minor leagues, knowing that his teammates and friends he supports are also his competitors for upward mobility within the organization. Because he likes Oakland’s commitment to player development, Milburn is paying his dues and trying to take advantage of the opportunity, even if his statistical chances of playing in major league baseball one day might be slim. And although he’s postponed a potentially lucrative business career, he said he pays attention to the many parallels between business and the baseball diamond. In both worlds, a stretch of bad games can be costly. “You’re trying to get better at your craft, but you also have to perform in order to make a team,” he said. “It’s the most competitive environment I’ve ever been in.”
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Tedford Sisters Could Have Horned Frogs Seeing Doubles Six HP athletes sign college letters of intent By Todd Jorgenson Sports Editor
After years of following in her footsteps, Elizabeth Tedford didn’t want to go to the same college as her older sister, Madison. Yet in April, there she was signing a letter of intent to play tennis at TCU, where Madison is a freshman on the team. So what changed? “I really like the campus,” Elizabeth said. “It’s a great school, and I really like the tennis facility.” Elizabeth is one of only two players in HP program history to post an undefeated record every year during the fall team season. At the varsity level, she has helped the Scots win state titles in classes 4A, 6A, and most recently, 5A. Some of those accomplishments she shared with Madison, and the two will continue as teammates with the Horned Frogs in the fall.
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Highland Park students recognized for college commitments at a signing day ceremony included, from left, Robby King (Utah), Elizabeth Tedford (TCU), Beth Copeland (Texas), Hannah Booe (Tulsa), David Slear (Princeton), and Duncan James (Trinity). “I’ll know someone on the team,” Elizabeth said. “We have a really close bond.” She was one of six HP students recognized at a ceremony for college commitments during the spring signing period. Others included swimmer Robby King (Utah), sprinter Hannah Booe (Tulsa),
rower David Slear (Princeton), and soccer player Duncan James (Trinity). Beth Copeland will join the coed cheer squad at Texas. Booe, who specializes in running the 100, 200, and sprint relays for the Lady Scots, will compete in the same events for
the Golden Hurricane. She committed to Tulsa after visiting its campus in February. “I wanted a smaller school, and wanted to have that team experience in college like I had in high school,” Booe said. “The girls and coaches that I talked to were extremely nice. I love how they ran their practices.” King first came to Utah’s attention last summer while swimming for his club team, the Dallas Mustangs. He visited the campus in Salt Lake City last fall at the urging of his sister’s best friend who competes for the Utes. “I had a good long-course season,” said King, who likely will focus on distance freestyle events at Utah. It wasn’t until after he helped HP win a boys 5A state title in February that King made the decision to sign with a school in the Pacific-12 Conference, known as the toughest in the country in swimming. James will play next fall for Trinity, a NCAA Division III school in San Antonio, after a stellar season in which he scored 25 goals, ranking him among the top strikers in the Dallas area. James also led the Scots to the playoffs this spring after missing almost his entire junior year due to an injury.
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Dallas TreeHouse Store Opens This Summer By Fallon Lineberger Special Contributor
TreeHouse, a green home improvement store, will open its first Dallas location this summer in Cypress Equities’ The Hill redevelopment at Walnut Hill Lane and North Central Expressway. CEO Jason Ballard said the new store will allow homebuilders to create healthy and sustainable houses. TreeHouse, which also has an Austin location, only sells Earth and human friendly products.
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Ventana by Buckner retirement towers are being built at North Central Expressway and Northwest Highway.
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Ventana offers retirees luxury living, continuing care By William Taylor People Newspapers
With adult children in Dallas and a church they love near Highland Park, Rick and Melissa Owens don’t want to move far, but up works just fine. The retired American Airlines pilot and his wife look forward to moving to Ventana by Buckner and enjoying the “high-rise living, which will be new to us,” he said. Buckner International, a Dallas-based nonprofit, is building the 12-story continuing care retirement community on three acres just beyond the University Park city limits and across from NorthPark Center. Whiting-Turner serves as lead contractor for the project designed by D2 Architecture. The $136 million development at the southwest corner of North Central Expressway and Northwest Highway should open in time for the first residents to move in by mid-2019, according to Charlie Wilson, senior vice president for Buckner Retirement Services. The Owens’ decision to buy into the community was influenced by Buckner’s reputation for quality, the community’s ability to provide ongoing care for the Owens as they age, and the appealing location not far from Park Cities Presbyterian Church, where the Owens are active members. “We live nearby [now], and we can stay in the neighborhood we love,” Rick said. At the time of the April 20 groundbreaking, 133 out of 189 independent living apartment homes were reserved. Units
BY THE NUMBERS 189 independent living units 48 skilled nursing units 38 assisted living units 26 specialized memory care suites 24 rehabilitation units Learn more at the Information Center located at 8401 North Central Expressway, Suite 725; call 214-2341035; or visit buckner.org. range from 800 to 1,900 square feet and come with buy-ins ranging from $400,000 to more than $1 million. Wilson said 95 percent of that buy-in is guaranteed — money that could go to residents’ estates or be recouped if residents move somewhere else. He doesn’t expect many to want or need to move somewhere else, however. “The residents know they are joining not just a community but a family,” Wilson said. Ventana, so named for the Spanish word for “window,” aims to provide “a new outlook and way of life for senior adults,” he said. Residents within the two residential towers will enjoy floor-to-ceiling windows that provide sweeping views of the downtown Dallas skyline and the Park Cities, as well as a variety of amenities at their feet. The community will include an on-site health center, three dining areas, a wellness center with a heated indoor pool, a multi-
purpose Grand Hall, salon and spa, rooftop garden, outdoor lounges, patio grilling area, and underground parking with optional valet service. In addition to the independent living apartment homes, the towers will include specialized units for those who may eventually need higher levels of care. Shortterm rehabilitation, skilled nursing, memory care, and assisted living will be available at reduced rates. Albert L. Reyes, president and CEO of Buckner International, said employees know their mission: “Be Christlike, create joy and love, and know your people.” Buckner opened its first retirement community in 1954, but its history of serving the needs of seniors goes back to its earliest days. Row houses on the edge of the Buckner Children’s Home campus in Dallas provided living space for retired pastors and missionaries, explained Ed Francis, a banker who serves as Buckner’s chairman of the board. “Father Buckner would send the children to live with the aged from time to time,” he jokingly reminded future Ventana residents. “I can tell you the board has voted, and we are not going to be sending any children to live with you at Ventana.” With $27 collected by passing a hat during a Baptist Sunday School convention in East Texas, the Rev. R.C. Buckner chartered Buckner Orphans Home in 1879. Today, the agency continues to provide a variety of foster care, adoption, and family services, while also operating five other retirement care properties in Texas.
“ W E ’ V E G OT 1 0 0 M I LL I ON HOM E S T HAT W E N E E D TO G I V E T HI S LOV E TO. ” JAS O N BALL AR D According to company officials, the Dallas store will be the first zero-net-energy home improvement store in the world, meaning that it will create more energy than it consumes. According to the company website, the store will feature on-site solar energy and battery storage systems; non-toxic paint on the walls; and large windows, to curb electricity use for lighting. Ballard said he began TreeHouse to help create homes that won’t affect the well-being of their tenants. “The main thing that is different about TreeHouse is that we are focused on the end user,” Ballard said. “Most of the people that are buying the products [to build homes] are not the end user, and they don’t have to live with the results of their work.” TreeHouse also focuses on educating homeowners, Ballard said. The store will have an expansive test kitchen, classroom space, interior designers, and professionals with backgrounds in horticulture. Ballard said that TreeHouse consists of three parts: performance, design, and outdoors. The store will carry solar-power and smart-home equipment, as well as outdoor equipment for rainwater harvesting, gardening, and more. The all-inclusive strategy is intended to focus on drafting a better future for homeowners. Finding a way to build safe and healthy shelter for humans and the environment is “existentially urgent,” Ballard said. “We need to make big changes, make steps forward, and we need to do it quickly,” he said. “We’ve got 100 million homes that we need to give this love to.”
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Most North Texans will agree that if leaving town for the summer is not an option, then the best way to beat the brutal heat is in an inviting backyard swimming pool. These spectacular neighborhood oases offer ample space for quiet reflection, early morning workouts, romantic meals under the stars, or over-the-top parties. No matter how stressful the day, escape for these homeowners is never far away. 1. Belclaire Avenue 2. Bryn Mawr Drive 3. Beverly Drive 4. Stratford Avenue || Photos Courtesy AquaTerra Outdoors
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‘Temporary’ Job Lasts 51 Years And Counting By Hannah Kirkpatrick People Newspapers
In 1965, Sonia Moss took what she thought would be a temporary job at the front desk of a downtown office. She intended to stay around six months before going back into the business world. More than five decades later, she’s still not sure when she will leave. “It’s because [there’s] never a dull moment, and I guarantee you that today,” she said. Moss, or “Miss Sonia” as she is known around the office, is the first staff member most customers see at the U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management office on Preston Road. In the early 1960s, Moss took time off from her career to raise her young son and daughter. But when her son was old enough to watch his younger sister, she decided it was time to go back to work. Fifty years ago, working at a bank meant doing everything by hand, assisted only by a 10-digit calculator. Everyone did a little bit of everything. Moss recalled working after-hours on the monstrous proof machines at the local bank branches to process the transactions coming off the teller’s line. She served a short stint as a teller in the 1980s, but was more than happy to return to the front desk when the opportunity presented itself. “Boy, I didn’t like that at all,” she said. “I kept saying I like to take care of my money, but not somebody else’s.” In her current front desk role, Moss is an integral part of everyday operations and is revered as somewhat of a leader within the office. “We talk a lot and feel like we are a family here,” Market Executive Jennifer Chandler said, “so it’s with that respect we say that [she is] kind of leading the family.” Chandler, who has worked with Moss for almost 15 years, said she has seen how important Moss has become to the Park Cities community both in and out of the office.
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Co-workers describe Sonia Moss as a leader of their office family.
“[ T H ER E’ S] N EV ER A DU LL MO M EN T, AN D I GUAR AN T EE YO U TH AT TO DAY. ” S O N I A MO S S Moss actively volunteers through Bank of America. She coordinates the office’s Meals on Wheels volunteers every Thursday. She also volunteers on Saturday mornings at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, one of her favorite places, to keep herself busy when she is not at work. “Really and truly, it’s a joy to be around people and give back to the people that you need to give back to,” she said. For now, Moss does not know when she will hang up the phone at her desk for the last time. She said at her age, it’s best to live for the day and enjoy it. Chandler doesn’t want to see Moss leave any time soon. “We wouldn’t know what to do without her.”
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Architect Who Designed NorthPark Dies at 97 Earle Grady “E.G.” Hamilton Jr., the architect who designed NorthPark Center, died May 8. He was 97 years old. Hamilton’s career spanned 70 years. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he settled in Detroit, where he worked with famed architect Minoru Yamasaki. Hamilton moved to Dallas in 1952, and co-founded the firm Harrell + Hamilton four years later.
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Among his other signature projects were the Republic National Bank Building, the Dallas Convention Center, the Fairmont Hotel, and the A.H. Belo headquarters. He also played a large role in creating the Dallas Arts District. In 2000, the Texas Society of Architects awarded him the Llewellyn Pitts Award for Lifetime Achievement. Hamilton is survived by his wife of 44 years, EAnn Hamilton, two daughters, five grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
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SOCIALITE OF THE CENTURY
Former society columnist Agness Robertson still adored
Wendy and Michael Jenkins
Sara Jo and Ross Robertson
Malcolm Reuben Tom and Agness Robertson caricature in costume
Caroline Rose Hunt
Lynn Dealey and Daniel Holguin
Ruth Altshuler and Ramona Jones
Yvonne Crum wears a vest made of excerpts from previous editions of People Newspapers PHOTOS BY DANIEL DRIENSKY
By Lorelei Day
People Newspapers Attending even half the social events in Dallas would be like a full-time job. For Agness Robertson, it was just that. For nearly 20 years, Agness was the People Newspapers’ society editor. Along with her photographer husband, Tom, the two often attended up to five events a day. Her weekly columns, which were all branded with a caricature of her and Tom, detailed exactly what happened at those events; from what someone wore to what the small talk was, she knew it all. Tom took the pictures – Agness covered everything else. They were a staple not only to the newspaper but also to Dallas society. “We were constantly on the go,” Agness explained. “We enjoyed all the events. It was all work, but to me it was fun.” With so many events under their
belts, the Robertsons developed quite the portfolio of friends. People such as Gene and Jerry Jones, George and Laura Bush, and the Staubach family became some of their closest friends. Although Tom died in 2006, the friendships they made live on through Agness. On May 13, friends gathered to celebrate her 100th birthday. It was clear Agness was still an adored member of society as former coworkers and big names filled the dining room at her residence at The Reserve at North Dallas senior living facility. Some in attendance included: Cindy and Chuck Gummer, Malcolm Reuben (who she described as a “really sweet potato”), Suzanne Bock Grishman, Lynn Dealey, Pat Martin, Yvonne Crum, Mary and Leonard Critcher, Helen Martin, Ann Alexander, and Jo Ann Holt. Even at 100 years old, Agness is an energetic social butterfly with her wits about her.
“Isn’t that something? And I can walk!” Agness said. Lynn Dealey, Dallas philanthropist and professional illustrator, said the party was a “reunion of longtime friends, family, newspaper coworkers, writers, PR people, media people, society friends, a few residents, sweet aides, and also neighbors from the old Royalton neighborhood. “Everyone waited their turn to speak to the queen for a day, perched in a tall chair in the beautiful Reserve dining room,” Dealey said. “Agness was alert, excited, and so touched with every hug and greeting. She never got tired! She loved her party. She would emit a loud, ‘Oh my, oh!’ when she would be greeted by an old friend she’d not seen in years.” Dealey said Agness continues to be a “treasure” in her life. “She is full of life, still, even with the aches and pains of 100 years on earth. I wonder if she’s so bright because she keeps her mind active and stimulated, or the other way around.
“Even now, living a protected life in her retirement home, she constantly surprises me by knowing more dish about Dallas than I do. She is just plain interested. For her to be 100 and still the same, it’s just amazing.” People Newspapers’ Publisher Pat Martin reminisced on Agness’ time working at the paper. “There are several folks who are super loyal to her,” Martin said. “She was sassy in her columns, but she did it in a way that wasn’t offensive. “She knew who did what and who was who. People would say, ‘Oh my gosh, I love Tom and Agness!’ They were just a staple of the paper.” Despite not being able to attend events anymore, Agness makes sure she stays updated on what’s happening in the society world. Because she is now blind, a friend comes to read for her the latest newspapers and magazines every week. And of course, people like Gene and Jerry Jones still send letters and drop in from time to time.
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FIELD OF DREAMS
Kelly Howard, Blair Dwyer, and Elizabeth Schwartz PHOTOS BY THOMAS G ARZ A PHOTOGRAPHY
Lili Kellogg, Jean Wilson, and Skip Haislip with Gail and Jonathan Pace
Lezlie Noble, Monique Williams, and Kimberly Thomas
Doris Stark and Meredith Bach
Cary Pierce
Sandy Almanza and Sarai Vega
Kathy, Bella, and Jeromy Fielder
CJ and Phyllis Comu
Mimi and Rich Sterling
Norma Jean Schaltenbrand, Nancy Henger, Ana Rodriguez, and Carolyn Anderson
Alanna Smith, Gabriela Guerra, and Deve Sanford
The Equest Gala, themed “A Field of Dreams,” was on April 30 at the Texas Horse Park. More than $50,000 was raised during the fund-a-mission and five Equest therapy horses were sponsored by generous donors. Equest provides equine-facilitated activities, therapies, and counseling to children and adults with physical and learning disabilities and veterans with adjustment challenges.
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HEROS AND HANDBAGS
Alison and Mike Malone
Jenny Dowen, Tracy Lange, Lisa Cooley, and Larissa Linton P H O T O S B Y H AY N S W O R T H P H O T O G R A P H Y
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ART OF HOPE GALA
Former First Lady Laura Bush C O U R T E SY O F N AT I O N A L B R E A S T C A N C E R F O U N D AT I O N
Kyle and Becca May, Ryan Buell, and Christine and Bryan Witzsche
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Dr. Patricia Granowski, Dr. Adean Kingston, and Dr. Aline Speer
Brittany Lee and Brittney Grimes
Austin Green and Chris Kahle
Janet St. James
Susan Arledge, Lolette May, Mary Yost, and Claudia Coleman
Christine and Scott Jones with Charlotte Gajewski
Christy and Ron Brooks
Taylon Childers, Ali Steinbrunner, Amanda Redus, and Carly Tobias
To celebrate 25 years of past achievements and share a vision for the future, The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) hosted the Art Hope Gala at the Dallas Museum of Art on March 25. Former First Lady Laura Bush was the keynote speaker. Former WFAA-TV journalist and breast cancer survivor, Janet St. James, was emcee.
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AN ARTFUL LIFE
Berto Martinez, Jeremy Sparks, Ben Alexander, David Satterfield, Joel Ordonez, and Fernando Lerma P H O T O S B Y C RY S TA L C H AT M O N
Claire Collins and Amelia Knipmeyer
Damon Blackwell, Merlene Phillips, Erica Vitts, and Rosemary Clark
Deanna Cahill and Alika Ray
Stacey Susini and Monica Marquez
Doug Boster and Paul Murphy
Rusty Hampton
Clay Austin
Stacie Botts, Kim Toornburg, and Kelsey Wheeler
Wendy McGraw, Nicole Barrett, Terri Menking, Tricia Sims, Joni Krieg, and Kunthear Douglas
No Tie Dinner & Dessert Party brought art to life at the 12th annual fundraiser for AIDS Services of Dallas (ASD), presented by Purple Foundation. On April 8, more than 1,500 guests joined to celebrate An Artful Life and ASD’s 30th Anniversary at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. The pop art theme was plentiful throughout the evening. Guests were greeted by the stunning models, Deanna Cahill and Alika Ray, poised on top of a cupcake platform dressed as Roy Lichtensteininspired superheroes, while three Andy Warhol impersonators mixed with the crowd and posed for photos.
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UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN
Anna Boggs, Leah Little Hale, and Suzanne Zikas Amy Warren, Melissa Lewis, Rachel Zoe, Linda Spina, and Amanda Hill PHOTOS BY SHANA ANDERSON
Nerissa Von Helpenstill, Matthew Gilley, Rachel Zoe, and Dustin Holcomb
Jan Strimple and Rachel Zoe
Niven Morgan and Courtney Kerr
Amber Griffin
Designer Rachel Zoe hosted the 29th annual Mad Hatter’s Tea’ Pary April 27 at the Dallas Arboretum. Guests turned out in force for the Italian themed “Under the Tuscan Sun” event which benefitted the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and A Woman’s Garden. Guest competed for various best hat awards including “Motlo Italiano” (Most Italian) and “Mamma Mia! “ (Most Outlandish)
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BOOTS & BLESSINGS GALA
Lewis Milbry and Kristen Zerega
Kelly Wolgamott, Melissa Cary, Missy Phipps, and Holly Reed PHOTOS BY BOB MANZ ANO
Kim Gilchrist and Carmen Surgent
Teresa Willis, Lynn Baker, Ayesha and Paul Boykin, and Marty and Eric Painter
Jon Mellon, Steve Kemble, Dawn Mellon, and Chad Collom
The third annual Boots & Blessings Gala took place on April 29 at Gilley’s Dallas to benefit Ally’s Wish. The organization grants wishes such as trips to Disney World or helicopter rides over the Grand Canyon to mothers battling terminal illnesses so they may create lasting memories with loved ones. Radio host and TV personality Kellie Rasberry served as emcee for the evening. The evening concluded with line dancing instruction provided by The Breckenridge Band. Kellie Rasberry and Vicki Putnam
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FUR BALL KICKOFF
Alissa Kaiser, Cameron and Jay Gummer, and Irene Goussak
Billy Fulmer and Shane Walker
Sharon Fancher, Katy Murray, Lynn McBee, Gus Hinojosa, and Betsy Orton
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ENGAGEMENTS ENGAGEMENT
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r. and Mrs. Philip Scott Frost and Mr. and Mrs. Esteban Huerta Gonzales of University Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Hays Frost, to Adam Jacob Castillo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven I. Castillo of El Paso, Texas. The bride is a graduate of Highland Park High School. She received a Bachelor of Science in child development with a minor in Spanish from Vanderbilt University and a Masters of Science in nursing, also from Vanderbilt University. Kelly is a pediatric nurse practitioner at Texas Children’s Hospital. The groom is a graduate of Coronado High School in El Paso. He received a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering with a minor in business from Texas A & M University. Adam is an account manager for Hunton Trane. The couple will exchange vows at Highland Park United Methodist Church on August 26, 2017 with a reception following at the Adolphus Hotel.
r. and Mrs. Hans Larson of Dallas are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Nicole Larson, to Dwight Hillis Emanuelson III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight H. Emanuelson Jr. of Highland Park. The bride is a 2008 graduate of J. J. Pearce High School. She received a Bachelor of Arts in economics and political science from Vanderbilt University and a Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School. Lindsey is an attorney at Haynes and Boone, LLP. The groom is a 2008 graduate of Highland Park High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts in English from Vanderbilt University. Hillis is Director of Marketing for Pearl Technology Holdings. The couple will exchange vows at Church of the Incarnation on October 28, 2017 with a reception following at Brook Hollow Golf Club.
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FIRE UP THE GRILL ALL SUMMER LONG
CHRISTY ROST Summer is here, and there’s no better way to celebrate all season long than by firing up the grill. Have you ever noticed that as soon as the grillmaster takes his or her position, everyone walks over? Guests will leave a table of hors d’oeuvres, drinks in hand, to witness the action because grilling is culinary theater. But it’s not all about the grill. A truly memorable gathering begins the moment guests arrive. A seasonal wreath or décor on the front entry or garden gate sets the tone. In close competition with what’s happening at the grill, the table setting is paramount. Generally, what’s cooking on the grill determines my table décor. If I’m
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Go all red, white, and blue for July 4th entertaining. grilling a thick, juicy steak, I like neutral tones with splashes of bright summer colors to provide an eye-catching combination with masculine overtones. If it’s seafood, I start with a tablecloth or
placemats of azure blue, seafoam green, or shell pink, and create a centerpiece using my collection of large conch shells, starfish, sea glass, and shells collected on various trips. This has led to many
wonderful dinner conversations. When ribs and corn are on the grill, I prefer covering the table with an old-fashioned redand white-checked tablecloth, as if we’re dining under a giant tree on a farm or ranch. Blue or white plates, Mason jar glassware, and white pitchers with no-fuss clusters of summer flowers set the tone for a laid-back evening of catching up with friends. Hands down, one of our guests’ favorite summer recipes-fromthe-grill is ribs. Years ago, I had the pleasure of preparing ribs for national TV chef and best-selling cookbook author Stephen Raichlen. I had been filming cooking shows all day, but couldn’t pass up an opportunity to cook ribs for a true master-of-the-grill. I learned a lot about preparing ribs that night as I stood in the dark with a flashlight, making certain they were TV-worthy in appearance and perfectly cooked: a flavorful dry rub to season the meat, slow braising in the oven to break down the meat’s collagen and ensure
tenderness, applying indirect heat on the grill and mopping with the braising sauce to finish the cooking process, and finally brushing on the sauce during those last moments on the grill. The next morning as I stood nearby, slightly nervous, observing the live TV segment, my reward came when Stephen took my ribs off the studio’s outdoor grill, sliced into them, and announced, “These are perfect.” The techniques I learned that late summer night are reflected in my mouthwatering, sweet, and tangy recipe for pork ribs with southwest dry rub and bourbon whiskey barbecue sauce. Happy grilling!
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L IVI N G W ELL
Want to Feel Good? Spread The Happy This year, I keep coming across the notion of enthusiasm and joy again and again. Mostly how to cultivate it. Happiness and enjoyment are contagious — so are misery and anger. Every day we make choices as to how and what we communicate. Those little drops of communication filter out into the world via the people around us. Some in this world are so adept at spreading the happy that it’s impossible not to be affected by their trickle-down. They are the types of people others love being around simply because they make them feel good. Maya Angelou said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” On her recent music video director’s spirit and leadership, Taylor Swift remarked, “When people are really enthusiastic, you kind of rise to that.” John Mellencamp said while discussing for Rolling Stone his appearance on a CMT TV show with Darius Rucker, “He was so excited. When someone is that ingratiating, it’s hard to be a curmudgeon.” How we engage and respond affects
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“M AK E IT AN O N G O IN G P R ACT IC E TO B E E NC O U R AG IN G — E V E N TO YO U R S EL F. STAY IN T ER E ST ED A ND EN G AG ED. ” everything we do. It sets the tone. With that in mind, it’s important to pay attention to our own ways. Are you getting what you want out of people and life? Are your interactions sincere and fulfilling? Are you making things easier or more difficult on your-
self with your attitude? Because, guess what? This one is easy. We all have the power to adjust. Right now. Today. It costs nothing. Dale Carnegie said the best way to be interesting is to be interested. I’ve found that being interested makes me a better listener and a calmer person, and I constantly learn new things. When you are interested, enthusiasm naturally follows. And that bright light attracts. Even the most mundane task can be approached with a positive outlook. That goes for things at work, home, or play. It’s easy to default to defeat or grump and lash out negatively. More of a challenge, to keep that brain and heart working, is to turn that frown upside down. Make it an ongoing practice to be encouraging — even to yourself. Stay interested and engaged. Catch when you are doing the opposite and just stop. I’ll let Pharrell take us out, “Because I’m happy … Clap along if you feel like that’s what you wanna do.” Find more thoughts on positive change at lovageinc.com and watch weekly Working & Living Well videos at facebook.com/lovageinc.
CONTINUED FROM 18 Sharpe said he does not have any major agenda items to present initially. He anticipates the board’s biggest responsibility this summer will be doing whatever it can to ensure that the University Park Elementary construction and temporary relocation project proceeds as smoothly as possible. Kelly said skills she learned during her 21 years of service in the U.S. Air Force will be applicable on the board. “Every time you move to a new duty station, you really hunker down and spend time listening and observing,” Kelly said. “I’m going through a learning curve here and plan on learning as much as I can.”
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Shout Out to The Men in My Life
M O L LY N O L A N I remember watching my daddy buff and file his nails and telling me, when I was a little girl, “Make sure your hands always look kept, men notice things like that.” That always stuck with me. He taught me that pride in appearance spills over to pride in oneself. I’m pretty adamant about having polish on my fingers and toes. I blame him. I’m not sure the men in my life ever really noticed. Maybe they did and didn’t say, but it’s been important to me regardless, and I notice it on others. While I thoroughly enjoy a professional manicure, I’m fairly picky; chipped nails bug me, so I tend to redo them immediately – yes, possibly OCD. I blame him. Since having them always polished is mandatory, and I would rather spend money on fabulous shoes than a weekly manicure, I frequently find a new nail polish color, lip gloss, or other fun products on my vanity left by my sweet fiancé. As he says, “I like the color and I’m not going to wear it, but at least you can.” One has become my favorite, especially for quick changes: Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy Longwear Nail Enamel. It comes in almost 40 shades and looks professionally done when applied with the Diamond Topcoat; plus, it has amazing staying power and dries quickly. He certainly found the right product to keep me happy with never-chipped nails. Maybe he did notice! My brother is a first-time father of a 7-month-old girl. I can’t wait to see what advice my brother gives her. How precious is it when fathers of girls learn how to braid hair or do nails? Why
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Where else can kids, from toddlers to teens, get close to snakes, puppets and science shows — all while getting their summer reading on? The University Park Library’s summer reading program, “UP with Reading: Aim for the Stars,” beginning June 3. The annual reading marathon is a journey into the world of reading, and great fun for all participants. It comes with prizes, too, for kids who read over the summer, logging from 10 to 50 hours or more. Activities are scheduled each Wednesday during the program, beginning June 7 — from slithering snake encounters to mad-scientist experiments to interactive stories and jokes. Show hosts include Professor Brainius, the Dallas Arboretum, the Fort Worth Children’s Museum and others. At the end of the program, the Readers Cup trophy will be awarded to the HPISD school with the most total hours read. The current champion? Robert S. Hyer Elementary. Registration begins June 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at the University Park Children’s Fishing Derby in Caruth Park, or beginning at 2 p.m. that day at the library itself, in The Plaza at Preston Center. The summer reading program is sponsored by Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. For more information, see uptexas.org and updatethemetroplex.com. President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty.
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Peacefully situated on a cul-de-sac lot in the gated Iris Hollow community, this new home built by Sharif Munir custom is a stunner from the moment of arrival. With only eight home sites in the exclusive Iris Hollow development, the property at 11843 Doolin Court is an urban oasis exuding Texas grace and style. A dramatic foyer featuring wood beams and a marble floor opens to over 5,200 square feet of living space on one and a half levels. Wood floors and beamed ceilings continue through the open design, where walls of windows showcase views of the resort-like backyard with an outdoor living area, a built-in fireplace and grill that overlook the sparkling pool and spa. Inside, entertain in the huge living area with a floor-toceiling stone fireplace that flows into the sleek gourmet kitchen and dining area. Four bedrooms and four full baths include a sumptuous master suite. The versatile fourth bedroom was designed to serve as a media or game room if desired. The architectural detailing, finish out and luxe amenities have created a home of great distinction! Offered at $2,460,000 by Your Key Team of Virginia Cook, Realtors. Contact Julie Haymann or Lauren Savariego at 214.625.9504 or 214.682.5088.
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3200 Purdue Avenue in University Park You already know about cleaning and de-cluttering — but did you know these things could have an even bigger impact on potential buyers who come through your open house? 1. Do a rapid “renovation.” Little tweaks. Big difference. Kitchen a bit outdated? Replace the fixtures, faucets and cabinet hinges. Family-room furniture a bit beaten up? “Fix” it with fresh, white-cotton slipcovers. 2. Turn the bathrooms into little spas. Create the feel of a relaxing, luxurious bath — for less than $50. Pile pretty soaps in a modern tray. Stack fluffy white washcloths and towels. Add a lightly scented candle. Buy a designer bathmat in a soothing tone, such as the palest green or lightest blue. 3. Give every room a purpose. That empty spare room won’t help sell the house unless you show buyers how they can use it. Pick a use — office, guest room, crafts room — and stage the space to showcase that purpose. When you list with Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, your open house will be seen worldwide, thanks to the global Sotheby’s International Realty® network. President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. For open houses, new listings and more, go to briggsfreeman.com.
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A stately home that provides ease and grace for entertaining – along with exquisite craftsmanship: That’s the rare combination offered at 6620 Golf Drive. This regal Tudor, with five bedrooms, six full baths and two half baths, occupies a half-acre lot with exceptional landscaping. Relax on the covered loggia with fireplace or enjoy the refreshment of an artfully designed pool. A breakfast room opens onto the loggia, blending indoor and outdoor living for a remarkable start to the day. A gourmet kitchen alight with the warmth of hardwoods offers itself as the soul of the house, drawing friends and family close. The home’s open floor plan provides great flow. Living areas and the dining room look out onto the grounds and offer ample space for relaxation. A beamed-ceiling den includes a fireplace flanked by floor-to-ceiling windows and a custom-paneled library to complete the feel of livable luxury. The second floor provides a sumptuous retreat. Whether it’s the spacious playroom with wet bar or the lavish master suite with wood-and-marble fireplace and sitting alcove, this floor offers family and guests privacy and elegance. Situated in a highly desirable neighborhood, this home is a beautifully appointed haven. Visit www.alliebeth.com for details. Custom contemporary home in Glen Lakes with 3 bedrooms, 3.1 baths. Vaulted ceilings and large windows allow for views of trees and lakes. Light-filled kitchen has stainless steel appliances including double ovens, microwave, and dishwasher. Butler’s pantry with sink and second dishwasher along with wet bar finished with ice-maker and refrigerator make this an ideal home for entertaining! Spacious, downstairs master bedroom has fireplace and sitting area and an en-suite, spa-like master bath with over-sized shower, soaking tub and dual vanities. Spacious closets throughout. Glen Lakes gated community provides 24-hour staffed gated access, two-mile walking/ jogging patch, seven scenic lakes and ponds as well as two swimming pools, a heated spa, two tennis courts and a fenced dog parked allowing off-leash play! Close proximity to shopping, fine dining, hospitals and more! For more information or to schedule a private tour, please contact Ani Nosnik at 972.896.5432.
Sophisticated style is at the heart of this contemporary townhouse designed by architect Cliff Welch. Offered by Judith Lifson with Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate, 3514 Springbrook Street is listed for $1,650,000. The cosmopolitan residence includes formal living and dining areas, library, three bedrooms, two full and one half baths, and four outdoor living areas. A dramatic two-story entry sets the tone for the entire home with a steel staircase. In the dining room, a brick feature wall is the perfect backdrop for art, while a wall of glass infuses the space with natural light. Sleek Sapele mahogany cabinetry creates a focal point in the living area that overlooks a serene garden with water feature. The wonderfully integrated Bulthtaup kitchen is sure to delight the most ardent foodies. The master bedroom is a haven with a private balcony, luxurious master bath and walk-in closet. Two secondary bedrooms can function as a study and home office. For more information, contact Judith Lifson at 214-727-8146 or judithlifson@daveperrymiller.com. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (daveperrymiller.com) is a division of Ebby Halliday Real Estate, Inc., with five locations specializing in Park Cities, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, Kessler Park and Farm & Ranch properties.
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Imagine leaving the stress of the workday to the serenity of your own personal park. That’s the experience you’ll have at this gracious estate of more than 2 acres in Preston Hollow. It’s all there: sweeping lawns and a private lake with fountains that mirrors mature trees. At the heart of this retreat at 6520 Northaven Road is the 10-room, two-story home built in 1955 and designed to bring the appeal of the outdoors in. Floor-to-ceiling windows wash the interior with light, offering views of water and woodland. The setting offers enticements – wood-burning fireplaces on both decks, your own pontoon boat for enjoying the lake, and a saltwater pool with its own restroom and cabana. The celebration of natural beauty is evident throughout this estate’s 7,300+ square feet. The richness of dark oak floors and the strength of exposed-stone walls all underscore an authentic sense of place. With five bedrooms and five and half baths, privacy is ample. And comfort is close at hand, with amenities that include five fireplaces, state-of-the-art kitchen appliances, and game, media and exercise rooms. This oasis from life’s frenetic pace is set within the Preston Hollow neighborhood, near highly regarded schools. Learn more about this property at www.alliebeth.com.
renowned celebrities reside. “This gorgeous acreage is considered Dallas Royalty real estate,” said Juli Harrison with Allie Beth Allman & Associates. “Such a prominent piece of property does not come available very often.” Highland Park is regarded as one of the most admired and desired destinations in America. Now, there is an opportunity like no other, to create a new legacy on a breathtaking property that marks the town’s entrance. It has been said that The Gateway to Highland Park is a unique chance to create a true legacy estate on a blank canvas. The two lots, each 1.17 acres in size, stand beside an iconic fountain at the corner of Armstrong Boulevard and Lakeside Drive. Separately or combined into a 2.34-acre lot, these lots are ready for your exquisite custom estate. Shaded by magnificent oak trees, this beautiful tract of land will write a new chapter The Gateway to Highland Park presents a rare to the book of great Texas family estates. Price for each lot is available on request. Find more opportunity to build a dream home at the entrance from Dallas to a neighborhood where some of the city’s most information at www.thegatesofhighlandpark.com
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Do you know what makes it Mediterranean? Maximum Mediterranean: 3601 Beverly Drive in Highland Park is listed for $9,995,000 by Alex Trusler and Karla Trusler of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty.t
Where it came from: Mediterranean Revival is a style introduced in the United States in the late 19th century, variously incorporating references from Spanish Colonial, Beaux-Arts and Italian Renaissance architecture. In the 1920s and ’30s, magazines showed Hollywood stars living in their Mediterranean mansions, creating the peak period for construction of this elegant style. What to look for: Symmetrical façades, stucco walls, tile roofs, arched windows with grilles, balconies made of wood or wrought iron and large wooden doors with ornate carvings. Famous examples: In Miami, Vizcaya and
Casa Casuarina. In Sarasota, Florida, Cà d’Zan. Besides the special sophistication of Mediterranean houses, their tile roofs have a valuable function: The air pocket under each curved clay tile helps keep the house cool — perfect for Texas’ warm climate. Your Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty agent can find the perfect Mediterranean-style house for you. President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. For Mediterranean houses and much more, go to briggsfreeman.com.
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Forbes’ hottest housing markets: How did Dallas do? 3650 University Boulevard in University Park is listed by Bill Churchill and Faisal Halum of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty for $5,350,000.
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