Park Cities People September 2017

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MUSIC FOR THE YEARS

Jaap van Zweden will close out a decade as Dallas Symphony Orchestra music director with a season to remember. PAGE 16

BERT HULSELMANS

WET SUMMER RAISES WEST NILE THREAT

SAYING GOODBYE TO SGT. SNOWDEN

MEET DALLAS’ ‘10 BEST DRESSED’

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Officials warn residents to stay vigilant as mosquitoes trapped along the Preston Road corridor test positive for the virus.

Family says memorial fund of marine killed in plane crash will preserve memory and continue his legacy of helping others.

Fashionable philanthropists will model designer Zac Posen’s 2017 resort collection at Crystal Charity Ball’s fashion show and luncheon.

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few weeks ago, our editorial team and I participated in a taping possibly to be included in a documentary. Two Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism students, Samantha Oberman and Rachel Wolfe, asked People Newspapers, as well as news organizations across the country, to participate. Their project is called Breaking the News [see breakingthenewsdoc.com], and their objective is to explore the disconnect between journalistic aims and public perception and the difference between national and community newspapers. On the About page from their website: “Aspiring journalists don’t go into the media industry for the money. They don’t believe they will find the stability of a nine to five job, or the protection of an office’s four walls. Instead, the majority of journalists set out to do good work in the world: to ask the hard questions, to hold people accountable, and to increase the accessibility of information. Even the framers of the US Constitution believed in journalism’s role in upholding a democratic society, protecting the field in the First Amendment.”

When I was asked what role we play in our community as journalists, my short answer was, we are truth-tellers; it is our job to find the facts and report them.

Well, my friends, last month we failed in a big way. I hate making excuses. I like to ac-

PAT M A R T I N knowledge my mistakes and figure out how to change the process to avoid them in the future. The truth is, we did not follow our own processes; we didn’t listen to each other, we miscommunicated, we pushed deadlines (more than usual), and then we did not do our due diligence (fact checking). We deviated from our process in order to meet our press deadline — inexcusable!

This truly upsets me, because our team works very hard and takes a lot of pride in their work to represent our company and the communities we serve in the appropriate way. We sincerely regret the errors, laid out below. And I personally hope that we can restore your faith in us as your trusted source for community news.

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CORRECTIONS Contrary to reports in Leaders, Legends, And Landmarks: Nancy Goodman Brinker lives; Dallas has had three female mayors; the asking price for Tom Hicks’ former Preston Hollow estate

is $48.9 million; and Don Henley’s album Cass County came out in 2015. Mistakes and typos in the special section have been corrected online.

People Newspapers regrets the errors.

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Real Estate............................................. 36

News ...................................................... 10

Ten Best Dressed.................................. 38

Community ........................................... 16

Society ................................................... 42

Schools .................................................. 20

Weddings .............................................. 56

Sports .................................................... 28

Living Well ............................................ 58

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Classifieds .............................................. 63

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Crime

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

UNDERGROUND MARKET

Stolen before 12:45 p.m. July 31: $50,000 to $100,000 in Jimmy Choo handbags, purses, and shoes from a basement storage room at Highland Park Village. The store manager said the room was locked, but an employee demonstrated how the locks are easily opened with a knife or wire. Also, an employee for Dior found the doorknob to that store’s storage room damaged, but nothing taken.

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CRIME REPORT: JULY 10 – AUG. 13 JULY 10 A home in the 4300 block of Southern Avenue has become a popular target for thieves. Stolen most recently: a Clipper Creek electric car charging cord [$589 value plus $36 shipping] delivered

by UPS at 11:49 a.m. to the front porch. Another UPS package, containing $40 women’s pants from Banana Republic, was taken after delivery on July 5, and a $50 Huffy bicycle was stolen on June 28.

JULY 13 Stolen before 12:30 p.m.: a $9,000 oven/range from a home under construction in the 2800 block of University Boulevard.

JULY 14 Taken before 4 p.m.: a boys Trek bicycle from the yard of a home in the 3700 block of Granada Avenue.

JULY 15 At 1:15 a.m., police found a can of beer next to a youth in a 2007 Chevrolet SUV in the 6400 block of Dickens Avenue.

JULY 16 Smashed between 12:30 and 7:28 p.m.: a window to enter a home in the 3300 block of Centenary Drive and take $1,801 in currency and $16,801 in jewelry, including a bracelet, necklace, and earrings.

JULY 17 At 4:53 p.m., the driver of a stolen 2012 silver Nissan Murano fled after a wreck in the 3200 block of Villanova Drive, leaving behind two injured passengers.

JULY 19 Missing: a $250 Longchamp wallet containing $300 cash, 13 credit and debit cards, a house key, and identification. A Dallas woman left it around 1 p.m. in a Whole Foods shopping cart. She returned 20 minutes later to the supermarket on Lomo Alto Drive and then again the next day, but

store employees said they had not seen the wallet.

JULY 20 Between 3:30 and 4:40 p.m., someone replaced the license plate of a 2017 GMC pickup at a home in the 4300 block of Purdue Avenue with a fake one containing a racial slur.

JULY 21 Busted out between 9:25 and 9:30 a.m.: the window of a Highland Park woman’s 2017 Cadillac Escalade near Coffee Park. Taken: a $2,200 Céline purse containing a $100 wallet, identification, and credit cards.

JULY 22 Stolen at 10:57 a.m. from a contractor’s 2009 Chevrolet Express van at a construction site in Highland Park Village: $870 in tools. A witness saw a bald, tattooed man in a Dallas Cowboys jersey and saggy jeans hop into a 2010 Chevrolet Escape with the loot. The Escape, driven by a female accomplice, sped off, turning south on Preston Road.

Stolen before 5:15 a.m.: a $1,000 9mm Glock handgun, $1,500 in clothing, and $300 in other property from an unlocked 2010 Chevrolet Yukon and a 2012 Yukon at a home in the 3400 block of Wentwood Drive.

JULY 25 Taken before 8 a.m. from an unlocked shed at a home in the 4500 block of Versailles Avenue: a blue hybrid Trek bicycle [$300 value], an aqua mountain Trek bicycle [$300], two bicycle helmets [$50 each], two toolkits [$30 each], and one rake [$30].

JULY 27 At 6 a.m., two robbers, one armed with a gun, demanded cash from the register at Starbucks Coffee in Snider Plaza.

JULY 28 At 12:24 a.m. at the University Park Police Department, a youth accused of underage drinking and possession of fake identification damaged a jail door with his hands and feet, making the door unusable.

Damage estimate: $500.

JULY 29 Found at 3:36 a.m.: a vehicle left abandoned after striking a utility pole in the 7500 block of Preston Road.

JULY 31 Taken before 3:28 p.m. from a home in the 4300 block of McFarlin Boulevard: a $1,000 Samsung television and $28,865 in jewelry, including custom items; watches by Cartier; Tag Heuer; and Victorinox; diamond pieces by Tiffany; and pearl necklaces.

AUG. 1 Stolen between 2:20 and 8:50 a.m. from a 2014 Ford F150 pickup at a home in the 4200 block of Stanford Avenue: a driver’s license and credit card.

AUG. 2 At 5:55 a.m., a man caught by a resident breaking into the back of a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban in the 4400 block of Southern Avenue fled in a gold SUV, possibly a Ford Expedition.

AUG. 5 Taken before 6 a.m. from a 2012 Yukon Denali left unlocked overnight at home in the 4400 block of Southern Avenue: an army green backpack containing a checkbook and other financial information.

AUG. 8 Reported at 8:37 a.m.: the theft of $20,000 in building materials including copper wire, copper tubing, and a breaker box between Aug. 3 and 4 from a home construction site in the 3000 block of Hanover Street.

AUG. 9 Between 12:50 and 12:57 p.m., a 30-something-year-old man “reeking of marijuana” asked to see men’s bags at Saint Laurent in Highland Park Village. While an employee went to retrieve a plain black bag on the top shelf to show him, the shoplifter grabbed two other bags he had been shown, a $1,390 Saint Laurent City bag and a $995 black flamingo print bag, and fled in a black Dodge. He left behind a handprint on the glass door.

Snatched before 7:20 a.m.: a $30 purse, $30 wallet, $20 makeup bag, $400 in cosmetics, $60 in cash, and $40 worth of the prescription drug Phentermine from a 2010 Chevrolet Suburban at a home in the 3400 block of Marquette Street.

AUG. 10 Reported at 9:49 a.m.: the theft of a 2015 Mercedes S model sedan from a home in the 3800 block of Mockingbird Lane. The owner left the car in his driveway to go on vacation from July 6 to Aug. 10, but learned from Arkansas authorities on July 19 that the Mercedes was being used in criminal activities there. The car has been recovered.

AUG. 11 At 2:07 a.m., a resident of a home in the 4200 block of Purdue Street found in his garage a burglar, who then fled.

Taken before 5 a.m.: $1,600 in Titleist golf clubs and $900 in other property from an unlocked 2013 Mercedes at a home in the 4300 block of Stanford Avenue.

AUG. 12 Between 3:10 and 3:25 p.m., shoplifters fled with more than $220 in cosmetics from CVS Pharmacy at Snider Plaza.

Between 6:30 and 6:40 a.m., a robber brandished a handgun and demanded money from the register

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News

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POOL PROJECT GETS TIGHT DEADLINE

Renovations begin this fall

By William Taylor

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hen it comes to planned improvements at the Holmes Aquatic Center, only timing-worries outweigh cost-concerns.

“I would assure you, if we don’t have that pool open next Memorial Day, I’m going to have to hide behind Steve [Mace],” University Park Mayor Olin Lane said.

Community information officer Mace said the city can have a new 3,265-square-foot northeast building ready in time for the 2018 pool season. “Certainly, that’s our goal.”

Replacement of the west building will have to wait, but the $2.4 million northeast-building project will address the public’s most urgent concerns, director of parks and recreation

Gerry Bradley said.

“The biggest complaints we receive from the public are [about] the bathrooms and the concessions,” he said. “A microwaved hamburger is probably not as palatable as what we could provide the public.”

Foundation issues have caused cracks to form in structural walls, doors to misalign, and roof joists to pull away from the walls, Bradley added.

The city has talked for years about replacing the buildings, but budget concerns and an unwillingness to jeopardize the beginning of the 2017 pool season kept work from proceeding last fall.

The budget was again a focus this spring, with estimates for replacing both buildings as designed at $6 million.

The city worked with W.B. Kibler

SCHEDULE

September: Fence off work-area Early October: Approve bids Late October: Begin demolition and construction Memorial Day weekend 2018: Open pool season

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Open to residents of HPISD, the Holmes Aquatic Center boasts 2,300 permits sold and more than 46,000 visits estimated for the 2017 season.

Construction Company to trim that estimate, but realizing $700,000 in savings would require a redesign that could postpone construction again or risk interfering with the 2018 swim season.

Council member Gage Prichard noted a March 2016 estimate of $1.5 million for replacing the northeast building. “Where in the world did we run over a million dollars on that budget?”

Bradley and City Manager Robbie Corder cited the need for a more-costly foundation than anticipated, as well as the public’s desire for added features such as meeting space.

Also, a busy construction market has inflated prices, council member Taylor Armstrong said, pointing out the Highland Park ISD leaders who had come to City Hall to discuss construction at the high school. “It’s those guys over there who are driving the prices up.”

West Nile Risks Rising

More cases, one death reported as season peaks

By Sarah Bays Special Contributor

Health officials recommend following the four Ds to avoid mosquito bites and viruses such as West Nile.

DEET When outside, use insect repellent containing DEET or other EPA-approved ingredients.

DRESS Wear long, loose, light-colored clothing outside.

The insects are attracted to dark colors.

DRAIN Drain or treat all standing water around your home.

DUSK AND DAWN Limit outdoor activities at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active.

An unusually rainy summer could play a role in West Nile levels continuing to rise heading into the school year.

“The rain does bring more mosquitoes,” said Renae Crutchfield, spokesperson for Dallas County Health and Human Services.

“At this time we are in the peak of mosquito season,” she said, adding that the department expects the number of human cases to spike going forward. “This is not going to be abnormal — although it is not good news.”

Neighborhoods along the Preston Road corridor are seeing the evidence from Highland Park to north of the Galleria.

A North Dallas man recently became the first in Dallas to die from the virus this year.

The resident of the 75248 zip code [north of Beltline Road, between the Dallas North

Tollway and Coit Road] was diagnosed with West Nile virus on July 14. The county reported his death on July 28, adding that he did have underlying medical conditions as well.

In late July and early August, mosquito samples taken in Highland Park tested positive for West Nile, prompting ground-spraying east of Preston Road, roughly between Travis Street and McFarlin Boulevard. More spraying was done later at town tennis courts and public rights of way.

As of Aug. 21, 10 human West Nile cases have been reported this year in Dallas County, with several in Far North Dallas and one as close as the Vickery Park area.

As for the weather, June saw more than double its normal rainfall and July nearly double, according to iweathernet.com.

Rainfall measured at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport totaled 8.44 inches in

June, including a record 3.84 inches on June 24. July got 4.12 inches.

“Certainly wet weather can contribute to areas of standing water,” said Tempest Brunson, town services coordinator for Highland Park. “However, our parks department staff are doing a great job of keeping an eye on and treating those places that historically collect water.”

Brunson said the county and town monitor the situation weekly. The town also monitors storm water inlets, easements, and alleys. Residents can report mosquito complaints and receive free mosquito dunks.

“We want to stop the mosquitos before they get wings,” she said.

University Park also traps mosquitos for weekly West Nile testing but has not had any positive tests yet this year nor any unusual activity despite the heavy rains, assistant parks director Brent Jones said. “I haven’t noticed any differences yet.”

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News

HP Presbyterian Plans Open-Concept Renovation

Construction to expand building, add underground parking begins in 2018 Lorelei Day

People Newspapers On Sunday mornings at Highland Park Presbyterian Church, traffic inside can seem almost as bad as on the roads used to get there.

While church members can’t do much to solve Dallas thoroughfares and expressways, they have plans for improving the flow inside for those headed to worship and Bible study.

The Campus Vision plan calls for adding 35,000 square feet and renovating the 190,000-square-foot site. On the west block, 1.5 acres of open landscape will sit above a 350spot underground parking lot.

Additions include an open central gathering area, new children and student areas, and more classrooms, offices, and meeting rooms. Renovations will address overall flow with new lighting, windows, and other updates.

The Rev. Bryan Dunagan, the senior pastor, said changes would allow room (literally) for the 91-year-old church’s congregation and impact in the community to grow.

“All this work … as we look at the next 90 years, it’s all about how do we continue to be

THE VISION 35,000 sq. ft. addition 190,000 sq. ft. renovation New children and student areas 11 new adult classrooms 350 underground parking spaces 1.5-acre open landscape above parking COURTESY PHOTO

A conceptual drawing shows aerial view at University Boulevard and Shannon Lane. this light, or this beacon, for the city of Dallas and beyond?” Dunagan said.

The Gothic Revival structure, designed by famed architect Mark Lemmon in the 1920s, serves as a hub for nearly 5,000 members and numerous clubs, nonprofit organizations, and support groups.

On Sundays, hallways mimic big-city traf-

fic congestion as large volumes of members and visitors try to squeeze through narrow doorways and paths to the sanctuary or gathering places. Bible studies, counseling programs, weekly Boy Scout meetings, and community ministries keep the campus full every day of the week.

Dunagan recalled his job interview with the church, when he had to fold his children’s two-

seat stroller to get through the doorway.

“Can you imagine that?” said Clay Sell, church elder and Campus Vision team moderator. “We’re trying to recruit this young pastor with twins, and he can hardly move his double strollers through the building.”

Obstruction is even more prevalent when it comes to parking. For member Lisa Wilkins, it takes a lot of work to get her family to church.

“Every single Sunday we have to park two blocks away . . . whether it’s hot or cold . . . and get them all into church. We do it, and we’re happy to do it, but it’s challenging.”

Alleviating problems like these are a priority.

“We’re this neighborhood church on the doorstep of a university in the heart of a city,” Dunagan said. “We don’t want there to be a barrier to anyone who wants to be a part of this church.”

HPPC will work with the city of University Park, architects, and contractors to finalize plans.

The budget, which was not disclosed, will be funded primarily through member gifts. Construction is expected to begin by summer 2018 and take two to three years.

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SHELTER CHILDREN ENJOY ART-FOCUSED CAMP Rainbow Days equips addicts’ offspring with coping skills

By Sarah Bays Special Contributor

“It only takes one moment, one mentor, one memorable experience to expand a child’s world.”

Cathey Brown

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Camp Bravo students perform in Lovers Lane United Methodist’s Asbury Hall.

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athey Brown, a professional educator, knows homeless children need summer camps, too.

Brown, a recovering alcoholic, founded Rainbow Days in 1982 to equip children of addicts with essential life skills.

In addition to support groups and curriculums, the Dallas nonprofit presents a summer camp lineup: Kids University at University of Texas at Dallas, Outdoor Adventure Camp in far southeast Dallas,

and Camp Bravo at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church.

“The summer camps are so they can be a kid, play, and get out of the shelter,” Brown said.

Camp Bravo, offered in two four-day sessions, introduces children to acting, drawing, performing arts, dancing, and movement as ways to express and manage emotions.

The students also participated in small

support groups to explore such topics as the importance of education, staying drug free, and having a sense of purpose.

About 300 children ages 4–12 participated each week.

“Exposing children to the arts and giving them a week filled with creative learning opportunities with caring adults and instructors from our community makes a significant positive impact [on] children’s lives,” Brown said.

“It only takes one moment, one mentor, one memorable experience to expand a child’s world and introduce them to new possibilities.”

Tony Ballard, one of the performing arts teachers, attended Rainbow Days camps and events when he was growing up near Fair Park.

The 36-year-old is now a musician working with The Artist Outreach.

“No matter where you come from or where you go home to every day … you can do what I do, which is make music all day,” he told campers.

As youngsters, Ballard and his siblings tried to dodge fights their parents got into, along with grease fires and even house fires.

“Then when we went to live with just my mom, going from two parents to one, [we fell into] poverty,” Ballard said.

Years later, Ballard’s brother started working for Rainbow Days and took Tony with him.

“Rainbow Days got me out of the monotony of every day,” he said.

“These songs, you know, you try to pretend that you’re not being touched by this stuff, but somewhere deep down inside of you, you’re crying, because it feels so good.

“These kids learn more [here] in the summer than they do in school,” Ballard said. “They learn how to work with each other.”

Symphony Readies van Zweden Sendoff Farewell concerts feature Wagner, Beethoven If Jaap van Zweden’s final season as music director of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra reminds audiences of his first, it won’t be by accident.

“I wanted to have some pieces come back from the first season, so it’s a beginning and a closure at the same time,” van Zweden said in remarks published on mydso.com.

He is leaving to become music director of the New York Philharmonic for the 2018-19 season.

While he will remain with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra as conductor laureate through the 2020–21 season, 2017–18 will serve as a farewell celebration of his 10 years as music director and spotlight “the strength, flexibility, and sheer artistic excellence of the ensemble and its leader.”

“This next season celebrates the real accomplishments of this organization and showcases Jaap, the chorus, the orchestra, and the strong artistry that has been developed over the last decade,” said Jonathan Martin, who after five years as DSO president is leaving for the Cincinnati Symphony

Orchestra.

Enjoy pieces by Mahler, Bruckner, and Beethoven, as well as performances of Duruflé’s Requiem, Rachmaninoff ’s Second Symphony, and Schumann’s Third Symphony in a season showcasing the range of styles conductor and orchestra have explored for a decade and composers and works for which the DSO and van Zweden have become known.

For example, concerts on Sept.

14 and 17 will feature a composition commissioned by the DSO that premiered in 2008, Steven Stucky’s “Elegy” from August, 4, 1964. They also include Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, which was performed at van Zweden’s first concert as music director.

The sendoff concerts on May 24 through 26, 2018, will feature Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, a Dallas favorite, according to mydso.com.

“The orchestra and I have been on an incredible journey,” he said.

For tickets and schedule visit mydso.com or call 214-849-4376.

— Staff Report

COURTESY DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Jaap van Zweden serves as Dallas Symphony Orchestra music director for one final season.

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Filmmaker Comes Home

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Marco Bottiglieri

By Layne Powers

People Newspapers Proud of his North Texas upbringing, director Marco Bottiglieri insisted on returning home to make his first feature length movie.

“I hope to make many feature films as a director, but there is only one first feature film, and I knew it had to be filmed in Dallas,” the 24-year-old Los Angeles resident said. “I knew I had to go back to where I had friends and ask for help in making this movie.”

Bottiglieri returned to Dallas in early August to premiere Color Me You at Studio Movie Grill on West Technology Boulevard, complete with a red-carpet experience and opportunities for fans to shoot photographs.

He said he enjoyed filming in Dallas and at SMU where he was able to get help from his friends.

“I will look back at this film and be proud of it, but be even more proud I went back to my hometown to shoot it,” he said.

Color Me You is the story of Kat Abernathy, a woman conflicted between honoring her artistic passion to paint or carrying on her family’s legacy and becoming a lawyer.

Bottiglieri traces his passion for the arts, theater, and filmmaking to his education in Highland Park.

“Everything that I learned while at Highland Park helped me get my foot in the door in LA,” he said. “I love how competitive Highland Park is — it’s great to think like a winner. I’m extremely thankful to have been taught not to settle for mediocrity, but excellence.”

A brief biography on marcobottiglieri.com notes how Bottiglieri has “directed and produced numerous nationally acclaimed films, commercials, and music videos since he was 15” and been named in Variety as an up-and-coming filmmaker.

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Community

MARINE’S LEGACY LIVES ON THROUGH MEMORIAL FUND Influx of funds will benefit community outreach programs

By Lorelei Day People Newspapers

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s Staff Sgt. Joshua Snowden’s body was transported from Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home to Church of the Incarnation, his family found it odd that they were taking the long route through Highland Park.

But after they noticed numerous first responders saluting from the side of the street, they understood. This was Snowden’s last “oorah” through his hometown.

Snowden, a 31-year-old flight engineer in the Marines, was among 16 military members killed in a KC-130 plane crash on July 10 just north of Jackson, Mississippi. Snowden was stationed in New York at the time.

Since his death, Snowden’s love for others and for his church, the Church of the Incarnation, has carried on through a memorial fund bearing his name.

The fund is unrestricted, meaning its donations can go toward anything the family and church deem appropriate. Snowden’s sister, Sara Snowden Quarterman, said Mission 75204 and the Incarnation House, both of which provide

“He was destined to serve, and he was committed to serving God.” Ross Hardage Joshua Snowden with his mother, Gay Hayslett. resources to underprivileged youth, likely will be prime beneficiaries.

“Josh was an evangelist,” Quarterman said.

“He even recently talked about wanting to make a gift to the church. I think with time that definitely would have become something of higher

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importance in his life. His life[’s] purpose was outside of himself.”

Quarterman said with the number of donations already received, they would be able to impact many children’s lives. But it’s not just the future that gives the family comfort — the lives

Snowden influenced are made clear on a daily basis.

Snowden’s mother, Gay Hayslett, said a perfect example of his reach came from the Uber driver who took Snowden to the airport the day he was killed. The driver recently reached out to the family to tell them that although their conversation was brief, he could tell how great of a guy Snowden was.

Bearing a bracelet engraved with Snowden’s name and call sign, Ross Hardage, a fellow Marine who was Snowden’s childhood friend and roommate at Texas State University, recalled memories of karaoke duets in Uptown and campouts at the annual Larry Joe Taylor’s Texas Music Festival in Stephenville. He also remembered how devoted Snowden was to God, the Marines, and his loved ones.

“He was destined to serve, and he was committed to serving God,” Hardage said. “He just really, really loved helping others in whatever way he could.”

Quarterman smiled as she thought about her brother’s life.

“He’s left a legacy behind that people — his people — are not going to forget.”

University Park Mayor Has Seen Prairie Vanish, Houses Get Bigger Lane likes serving residents

By Joshua Baethge special contributor When University Park Mayor Olin Lane moved to a house on Bryn Mawr Drive in 1936, he could watch traffic on Northwest Highway from his back porch.

The home was at the northern edge of development, with prairie

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University Park Mayor Olin Lane

stretching endlessly off to the horizon.

“It was a grassland, and I spent a lot of time in that,” the 84-year-old Lane said.

Today the mayor lives in a different house on the same street.

He says that the growth since then has been “mind boggling.”

“We were basically a two-and three-bedroom, single-family community back then, with one car (per family), and maybe 2,000 or 2,500 square-foot houses.”

Today, 6,000 and 7,000 squarefoot houses are not unusual, and

nearly every family has multiple cars.

That presents challenges as the city works to relieve the strain on infrastructure, facilities, and streets, Lane said. “We affect every citizen every day whether they know it or not.”

Lane is still president of Lane Properties, the real estate company he founded in 1971. Before becoming mayor in 2014, he held several other positions within city government and Highland Park ISD. The hardest part of his job is dealing with unhappy residents, who are upset over a single issue, he said.

The mayor said he does his best to listen and make decisions he feels are best for the city. He strives to respond to calls and emails quickly.

“They may not like what I have to say, but we do try to respond promptly,” he said.

Despite the workload, Lane said he loves his job and making life better in the city he loves.

“It’s very enjoyable to work with the staff and with all of our citizens.”

Lane said.

He paused and laughed as he added, “it’s mostly a pleasure, not entirely, but mostly.”

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Schools

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STRIKE UP THE BAND

Hear the music? Hear the drum beat? The Highlander Band is marching into fall and raising money along the way. The annual March-A-Thon showcased Highland Park High School students’ talents and brought in more than $14,000, a significant portion of the band’s annual budget, boosters said. Band and color guard members, with a University Park Police escort, left school behind on Aug. 12 to “take it to the streets” and march 3 miles to Snider Plaza and back to campus. Band members were asked to each sell $100 worth of March-a-Thon cards. The cards were good for 20 percent discounts at participating Snider Plaza retailers during the weekend, which coincided with the state’s back-to-school sales tax holiday.

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Schools

Preview Aims to Make Picking Schools Easier Event showcases private day, boarding options

Park Cities People: What are some of the common factors that help parents decide which school to send their children to?

Doherty: I think it is very important to visit school campuses to meet faculty and see classes, whether [they’re] co-ed or all-girl or boy schools. Parents also want to be assured the academics are strong and the community is the right fit.

PCP: Do parents need to bring anything?

LEFT: The Hockaday School in Dallas educates girls in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and offers boarding options for those in grades eight and higher.

Doherty: I would bring a list of questions for the admission representatives. I would also suggest mapping out which schools . . . families wish to speak with.

TOP: St. Mark’s School is a private, non-sectarian college-preparatory school for boys in grades one through 12.

PCP: Why do you recommend private school?

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People Newspapers The Dallas Private School Preview offers North Texas parents and students opportunities to meet with representatives from more than 100 private day and boarding schools.

“I encourage parents to come,” said Katie Townend Doherty, an as-

sociate director of admission at The Hockaday School, the host campus for the free event presented by the Independent Schools Admission Association of Dallas from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 10.

“Parents sometimes get overwhelmed with the application process, but coming to this event will give them the knowledge they need

to easily choose the best school for their son or daughter,” she said.

This year the association is adding an activity center with games for children. Steel City Pops will be selling treats.

The annual event is expected to draw about 750 people, many from Preston Hollow and the Park Cities, and attract families with students of

all ages.

“We talk to a lot of parents with younger kids, preschool through middle school-age, as well as new parents,” Doherty said. “There is also a huge influx of parents with high school-age students.”

Doherty answered other questions about the private school search process.

Doherty: Private schools offer smaller classrooms with dedicated and experienced teachers. They provide individual attention to their students, as well as extra help if needed. Private schools have more opportunities for students to explore their interests through a variety of classes. The college counseling process is streamlined and personal and, again, gives them individual attention.

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Schools

From Soccer to Wall Street, Small Enters New Chapters SMU professor taps business experience, writes novel

By Sarah Bays Special Contributor SMU adjunct professor Clay Small has opened new chapters of his career several times, mostly out of a desire to have more than one act in his life.

“If you’re not trying something new, you’re probably going backwards,” said the former pro-soccer prospect turned corporate lawyer, then professor, and, most recently, novelist.

“I think that there’s opportunities galore for people my age to … do something that helps others and helps [them].”

After the two-time all-American soccer player from Ohio Wesleyan University was drafted by the Dallas Tornado, team owner Lamar Hunt convinced Small to enroll again in school.

Small graduated from SMU with a law degree in 1974 and went to work on Wall Street. A job with PepsiCo Inc. brought him back to Dallas.

“When we were first in Dallas … we lived on Asbury Avenue in a little rental cottage,” Small said. “We got to know the area of University Park … and when we came back we didn’t look anywhere else. We knew we wanted to be in a community where most of the kids went to the same school.”

During 30 years with PepsiCo, Small served as general counsel for nearly all of the company’s current and former divisions,

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Clay Small teaches business at SMU.

“I think that there’s opportunities galore for people my age to … do something that helps others and helps [them].”

Clay Small

including Frito-Lay, Pepsi-Cola, Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and PepsiCo Wines & Spirits.

That experience and knowledge shows in Small’s teaching, said Kaylee Knowlton, a law student who took his classes in 2016, including one on General Motors.

“Especially in the GM class, he knew a lot of the people that were involved in a bunch of the GM scandals,” she said. “He shared the real-life aspect of what we were learning.”

Small’s experiences also play out in his first book, Heels over Head, which came out earlier this year. The novel, a thriller with legal undertones, is set in Dallas, with scenes at Javier’s and The French Room at the Adolphus Hotel.

“None of it happened, but it’s all true,” Small said.

He recalled a friend telling him, “Any lawyer worth his salt has a book in him somewhere.”

But that veiled hint remained shelved for years until inspiration for a novel came in the form of a friend’s tattoo — it read, “I wear the chains I made in life; I forged them link by link.”

“The protagonist in the book is a businessman who was a CEO and loses his job … [and] gets a job teaching,” Small said. “I saw that I had a unique opportunity, because I was there all the time seeing the difference between the world of capitalism and the world of academia. It’s the friction of those two worlds that makes for interesting discussion and interesting fiction.”

Small’s teaching career has taken him to Amsterdam and Spain, where he taught the Foreign Corruption Act. The dean of the Esade school in Spain, where he taught, made his novel mandatory reading.

“We had a very vigorous discussion on either side about whether the protagonist violated the FCA or not,” Small said. “And if so, when did he do it?”

Small has written throughout his life. His published articles cover the night he spent in Michael Jackson’s room, a butcher in New York, and meeting Andrew Lloyd Webber.

But digging in and cranking out a novel came with a learning curve. It took him four years to write Heels.

“The hard part of this is not necessarily writing this book,” Small said. “You get an editor. That’s when the hard part starts.”

The novel was originally 360 pages.

“My editor ripped out 50 pages, which were some of my very favorite parts, because the arc of the story wasn’t right,” he said. “It’s hard and humbling.”

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SMU Flag Flap Ends in Deal

MODEL SEARCH BEGINS

9/11 display keeps spot at Dallas Hall Lawn

By William Taylor People Newspapers

“This represents a landmark victory for the free-speech rights of the entire SMU student body.”

SMU Young Americans for Freedom A student-led 9/11 memorial will go up as usual on Dallas Hall Lawn after a policy change regarding campus displays brought scrutiny over freedom of expression at SMU. Wording in the policy about SMU respecting the right “to avoid messages that are triggering, harmful, or harassing” drew national attention in early August as The Washington Post joined Texas publications and broadcasters in reporting on whether the university considered a 9/11 observance controversial.

University officials first responded with a statement calling the wording a mistake and saying it wasn’t meant to apply to the memorial.

“SMU apologizes for the original inappropriate wording that was used in the new policy on campus displays,” the statement says. “That language — regarding messages that are triggering or harmful — was added earlier in July and had not gone through the appropriate approval process.”

The Daily Campus student newspaper noted that displays hadn’t met much re-

events, university leaders said.

But an agreement SMU announced Aug. 9 allows student displays to continue at Dallas Hall Lawn and commits to working with students and their organizations to form a new policy regarding such displays. “ This represents a landmark victor y for the f ree speech rights of the entire SMU student body,” SMU Young Americans for Freedom declared on Facebook.

The organization’s Facebook page mentions SMU College Republicans, SMU College Democrats, Mustangs for Life, SMU’s FemiSMU YOUNG AMERICANS FOR FREEDOM nist Equality Movement, Students fill Dallas Hall Lawn with flags in memory of Americans and Turning Point USA killed on Sept. 11, 2001. as also participating in sistance until an anti-abortion group be- reaching the deal with university admingan putting up crosses. The crosses rep- istrators. resent lives lost to abortion, according to “I thank the students f rom across Mustangs for Life. campus who came together in the spirit The university had planned to move of mutual respect and civil discourse to all lawn displays to Morrison-McGinnis achieve this outcome,” SMU President Park, a nearly two-acre space, also known R. Gerald Turner said in announcing the deal. as MoMac Park, according to smu.edu.

Relocating displays to MoMac Park Young Americans for Freedom sponalong Bishop Boulevard, the most prom- sors the 9/11 Never Forget Project, an inent drive on campus, would preserve annual display using 2,977 U.S. flags to Dallas Hall Lawn for such activities as represent American lives lost on Sept. 11, studying, outdoor classes, and campus 2001.

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Conservatory joins Dawson for 20th event

Kim Dawson Agency is partnering with KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts and CW33 for the 20th anniversary of an annual search that has launched the careers of such super models as Erin Wasson, Ali Michael, and Hannah Ferguson.

“KD Conservatory appreciates this opportunity to revisit the roots of our companies’ relationship and assist with something so influential in this industry,” said owner Kathy Tyner.

Kim Dawson and Tyner provided Dallas models with workshop space. The acting workshops evolved into KD Conservatory, an accredited college offering associate degrees in acting performance, musical theatre, and motion picture production.

Visit cw33.com/category/model-search through Sept. 6 to enter the model search.

Conservatory graduates Michael Goldermann and David Ryan will film finalists receiving makeovers and giving testimonials.

Winners will be chosen at the Kim Dawson Model Search Video Festival on Nov. 9. and receive $5,000 scholarships to KD Conservatory and a contract with Kim Dawson Agency.

— Staff Report

26 September 2017

Prepare Early For College

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Catherine Marrs advises clients to start as sophomores.

By Joshua Baethge Special Contributor

For nearly 15 years, certified educational consultant Catherine Marrs has helped Park Cities and Preston Hollow students successfully transition to college.

Marrs College Admission Advisors works with students and their parents to develop a plan for where to go and how to get there.

“It used to be, if you wanted to go to the University of Texas, you just submitted an application,” Marrs said.

Many students now apply to around eight different schools, including “reach for the stars” destinations and next-best schools, she said.

Her recommendations: Start planning early

Don’t wait until January of the junior year, when PSAT scores arrive, Marrs said. She urges students to begin actively preparing by the start of their sophomore year.

Make the most of high school

“Get involved and demonstrate leadership,” she said. “Colleges are not just looking for academic stars.

They also want interesting kids who have explored some things and stretched themselves.”

Understand costs

“Students interested in teaching or being an artist need to select their school carefully, keeping in mind the cost and if a loan will have to be considered,” Marrs said.

“How are you going to pay that [student loan] back on a teacher’s salary?”

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“I feel very strongly that parents need to start involving their students in the decision-making that will affect the student when it comes to their future,” she said.

Marrs worries when students lack a proper sense of independence. Some clients still miss appointments unless reminded by mom or dad.

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HPHS Introduces Varsity Singers Cailin Jordan will serve as president of Highland Park High School’s Lads and Lassies choir, while Katie Krasovec will serve as president for the Park Version elite a cappella ensemble.

Other choir officers: Jennings Humphries, vice president; Claire Hockett, secretary; Adam Davidson, equipment manager; Jenni Phillips and Trinity Ngo, historians; and Sofia Lara and Megan Liu, librarians.

Other Park Version officers: Gracie Nunneley, vice president, and Mary Berryman, secretary.

Other varsity choir members: Olivia Korte, Riley Stafford, Tori Klein, Lily Wu, Gable Hea, Bhavana Thota, Chandler Barksdale, Greer Crump, Sofia McGuire, Wells Weinberg, Mary Margaret Deering, Lucy Collins, Emma Lindwall, Cece Grosz, Apsaline

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Douglas, Abby Ott, Skylar Wilson, Julia Helton, Carmen Sarfatis, Emily McKeithen, Ellie Orr, Alexandra Yeager, Lucy Gruber, Sophie Hung, Ashley Turner, Claire DeJean, Caroline Thomas, Emily Mahmalji, Cullen Ciolfi, Ryan Rapuzzi, Jack Puckett, Brennan Davis, Carter Puckett, Jace Tucker, Ryan Douglass, Carrington Aytes, Sterling Sutcliffe, John Moss, Yutong Wang,

Beck Lucas, Colby Hopkins, Andrew Ewing, Hudson Richey, Jordan Pierce, Will Giese, Adam Davidson, William Jackman, Charlie Craft, Augustus Vidal, Will Marshall, Preston Lane, Luke Sobolevitch, Matthew McDaniel, Morgan Gerlach, Cole Johnson, Bryn Klingaman, Alexis Mungioli, Diego Valle, and Catherine Zogg.

-Staff Report

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Highland Park High School has announced members of the choir program’s Park Version ensemble. SEATED, FROM LEFT: Apsaline Douglas, Brennan Davis, Will Giese, Morgan Gerlach, Cailin Jordan, Katie Krasovec [president], Gracie Nunneley [vice president], and Luke Sobolevitch. STANDING: Skylar Wilson, Sophie Hung, Mary Berryman [secretary], Jennings Humphries, Adam Davidson, Matthew McDaniel, Jordan Pierce, Bryn Klingaman, Ryan Douglass, Claire DeJean, and Jace Tucker.

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Sports

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Same Name, Different Game for Youngest Walker Another Doak looks to make mark with Scots

By Todd Jorgenson

“It’s a cool name to have, with all the history behind it.”

Sports Editor

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Doak Walker

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Doak Walker plays goaltender for the Highland Park High School lacrosse team.

hen you’re an athlete at Highland Park High School, and your name is Doak Walker, people will ask questions. The Doak Walker who’s starting his sophomore year at HP understands that, although most of the people who inquire about his name tend to be older folks who might remember his grandfather’s football glory days.

His classmates treat him as just another student, friend, or teammate — not as concerned with the expectations that might come with sharing a name with a man who led the Scots to their first state title in 1945, who won the Heisman Trophy while at SMU, whose eponymous award each year honors the top running back in college football, and whose contributions to the game are forever immortalized in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

“It’s a cool name to have, with all the history behind it,” said Walker, whose father, Russ, was a standout on defense for HP during the 1970s.

Walker will be a running back and defensive back for the Scots JV team this season

after playing the same positions on the unbeaten freshman squad last year.

“His grandfather would be so proud,” said HP head coach Randy Allen. “He’s got great character and work ethic. He carries himself well on and off the field.”

Walker was born after his grandfather’s death following a ski accident in 1998, but he knows the stories. Yet the youngest Walker doesn’t feel any pressure to follow in anybody’s footsteps.

“I don’t want to be exactly like him,” he said. “I want to carve my own path.”

That process already has begun, primarily because football isn’t even his No. 1 sport.

As a freshman, Walker was the starting goaltender for the HP lacrosse team, helping lead the Scots to the state semifinals. He’s already drawing interest from college lacrosse programs.

“I like them both equally, depending on the season,” he said of his two sports.

So while Walker is focused squarely on the future instead of the past, he appreciates his family legacy as it relates to the Park Cities, and his opportunity to share in that.

“I’m very fortunate to go to school here,” he said. “It’s cool to be part of that history and tradition.”

After State Championship, Unbeaten Lady Scots Net Honors Three soccer players recognized as All-Americans

By Todd Jorgenson Sports Editor

Months after capping a historic undefeated season with a Class 5A girls soccer state championship, the individual and team accolades have continued to roll in for Highland Park.

Three players have received All-American honors from three different organizations, while collectively, the Lady Scots earned a yearend No. 1 national ranking from TopDrawerSoccer.com for the winter season.

HP finished the year 27–0 following a 5–3 win over Aledo in the state title game in April. It marked the sixth crown in program history — tying a state record — but the first time in which the Lady Scots have finished undefeated and untied.

Presley Echols, a freshman striker who has verbally committed to the University of Texas, was honored as a winter All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. She was the MVP of the state tournament and was the district newcomer of the year. Echols finished the season with a team-high 35 goals, including 10 in postseason play, to go with 15 assists.

Rachel Wasserman, a junior midfielder who has verbally committed to Penn State, was recognized as a first-team winter All-American by TopDrawerSoccer and a third-team All-American by USA Today. She earned all-tournament honors at the UIL state tournament, and also was named the District 15-5A most valuable player after posting 31 goals and a team-high 26 assists this season.

Sierra Jones, a junior defender

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From left: Rachel Wasserman, Presley Echols, and Sierra Jones are earning recognition for their play.

who has verbally committed to Texas Tech, also garnered winter All-American honors from the NSCAA. She was a first-team all-state selection by the Texas Association of Soccer Coaches, was named to the all-tournament team at the state tournament, and grabbed defender of the year recognition in 15-5A. Jones tallied four goals and 13 assists this season from the back line.

Under head coach Stewart Brown, the Lady Scots have a combined mark of 148–11¬–14 during the past six seasons, with two state titles and five appearances in the state championship game during that span — including twice in Class 6A. And they likely won’t slow down anytime soon, as nine starters will return when the 2018 season begins in January.

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Business

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Berger Touts Experience

From Israel to Dallas, Diamonds Direct aims to make shopping easy Hannah Kirkpatrick

People Newspapers

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Amit Berger works to take the mystery out of diamond shopping.

arat, cut, color, and clarity: four little words that can strike fear in a young man’s heart, and lighten his wallet.

Setting out to purchase an engagement ring, or any piece of diamond jewelry, can be a daunting task — one Diamonds Direct aims to make as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

“Our environment is always relaxed, hands-on, friendly, and informative,” senior vice president Amit Berger said.

Berger left the restaurant industry more than 20 years ago to join a company in the Israeli Diamond Exchange. The business had operated since 1956, cutting, manufacturing, and selling diamonds at wholesale to big dealers and privately-owned stores.

Eventually, he moved to the United States to run one of the wholesale offices in Washington, D.C. Berger and his brother Itay saw a business opportunity inspired by the high margins retailers were charging customers.

“The concept back then of selling direct to the public was very new,” Amit said. “Today, the industry is very successful because of that.”

Itay Berger spearheaded expansion into the retail sector in 1995 with the first Diamonds Direct store in Charlotte, North Carolina.

After the first store opened, Amit Berger continued working in wholesale. By 2004, Diamonds Direct was thriving and Itay Berger, president of Diamonds Direct, relocated his family to Charlotte. In 2008, Amit Berger moved to Birmingham, Alabama to open the second Diamonds Direct location.

“I really enjoyed making the

change from wholesale to retail, because working with customers is such an intimate and personal experience,” Amit Berger said.

The newest Texas store brought Amit Berger to Dallas last year.

Diamond Direct’s Preston Road storefront was previously home to David Blank’s wholesale jewelry store, Diamond Doctor.

Amit and Itay Berger met Blank through a mutual acquaintance. The Bergers wanted to expand to Dallas and Blank was pleased with their business approach and commitment to continue his philanthropic causes.

Blank said the sale was unrelated to a legal battle with a Nashville attorney who had claimed Diamond Doctor over graded diamonds.

After acquiring Diamond Doctor last November, Diamonds Direct brought the brothers’ expertise and a huge selection of direct-to-consumer-priced diamonds to Dallas.

Comings and Goings COMING SOON

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Inwood Village will be minted this fall with a popular North Dallas Asian-fusion restaurant. Asian Mint, already on Forest Lane and Oak Lawn Avenue, will open its third location in the Inwood Village space previously occupied by Café Istanbul. Since first opening on Forest Lane in 2005, founder Nikky Phinyawatana’s New Bangkok-style cuisine has garnered multiple awards and a large following.

Independent bookstore Interabang Books opened in July in 5,000 square feet at the southeast corner of Preston Road and Royal Lane. Owners Jeremy Ellis, Nancy Perot, and Lori Feathers hope to fill a void in Dallas’ literary scene. Their flexible layout supports a lively event calendar of book signings, story times, and other weekly programs. The seemingly made-up name is actually an old printmaker’s term referring to a punctuation mark

Asian Mint Inwood Village

that combines a question mark and exclamation point in a single symbol.

Interabang Books 10720 Preston Road

HarborChase of Park Cities Sales Gallery 5960 Sherry Lane Visit the sales gallery to learn more about the new assisted living and memory care community set to open this winter. HarborChase will feature 105 assisted living and 29 memory care units. The luxury retirement community will include amenities such as restaurant-style dining rooms, chauffeured transportation, a salon and spa, 24-hour staff, and multiple recreational rooms and programs.

B-Lashed Bridal & Beauty Bar 12835 Preston Road Since starting out in a rented suite at the Salons of Preston Valley, B-Lashed Beauty & Bridal Bar owner Bebe Tran’s business has expanded into its own storefront. Her bigger location in Preston Valley Plaza can accommodate more clients and large parties. Her specialty salon focuses on lash extensions, lash lift and tint, microblading, semi-permanent makeup, and makeup application.

CLOSED

Win Lee Salon

Asian Mint plans to open an Inwood Village location this fall.

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After 55 years, the Win Lee Salon on Preston Road closed its doors in August.

Owner Linda Muller decided it was time

B-Lash Beauty and Bridal Salon

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to retire because business at the salon has declined. A staple in the community since the 1960s, the Win Lee Salon served many chairs of the Crystal Charity Ball and was a popular salon for Park Cities women.

Camille’s Creations The closing of Camille’s Creations storefront on Lovers Lane does not signify the end of Camille Murphey’s custom keepsakes. After 35 years in business, she is going home to run her business online. Stay connected with Camille at 214-750-0073; camillescreationsinc.com; and Etsy Shop at CamillesCreationsDFW. - Compiled by Hannah Kirkpatrick

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CUSTOMERS PRESERVE VILLAGE HISTORY Donations include old photos, business documents

By Joshua Baethge Special Contributor

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lenty has changed in the world since Highland Park Village opened more than 86 years ago. Billed as “America’s first shopping center,” the Mediterranean Spanish–style collection of approximately 70 shops and restaurants has served not only as a retail destination but also a town square of sorts for Park Cities residents.

“At its heart, the village has always been about the community, even though certain elements may have changed,” chief marketing officer Mia Meachem said. “It’s a magical place. I’ve lived in New York, D.C., and LA and there is nothing like it.”

While today’s high-end boutiques are a far cry from the feed store, drug store, and arcade that operated in bygone eras, memories of yesteryear’s businesses still resonate with many.

A few years ago, property management team members began receiving unsolicited photos and memorabilia. People started sending letters in the mail and leaving packages at the front desk.

Among the donations was a decades-old photo of a local baseball team sponsored by the Village Theater. Other pictures showed football legend Doak Walker shopping for jewelry and fine china with his wife. Aerial shots showed mid-20th-century cars driving through the same basic building footprint that exists today.

They also received old business documents, including some involving Edgar

Flippen and Hugh Prather, the men who originally conceived the shopping center based on other examples they had seen around the world.

“It seems like when people are going through things or have family members pass away, they just run across great things,” Highland Park Village public relations manager Hendrika Rhoad said.

In 2010, businessman Ray Washburne and his wife Heather Hill Washburne, along with her sister Elisa Summers and Elisa’s husband, Stephen, became the shopping center’s fourth owners. The Washburnes and Summers have deep ties to the area, and grew up going to the Village.

Stephen Summers has told his co-workers stories about running across the street to get a newspaper there. Ray Washburne proudly shows off a picture of him and his sister riding bikes across the property as children. Both have made maintaining the area’s unique charm one of their top priorities.

“So much of it is a labor of love for the families,” Rhoad said. “They want to maintain the feel they had in their childhood.”

Washburne has contributed to the collection, too. He purchased old promotional material on eBay for an art contest that was sponsored by an early incarnation of the La Fiesta organization.

Village officials are not sure what they are going to do with all of the historic materials they have collected. They have discussed having a public display at some point, but there are no definitive plans yet.

“I’ve lived in New York, D.C.,and LA and there is nothing like it.”

Mia Meachem

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Highland Park Village property managers have talked about creating a display of donated historic photos and documents.

Alexa, What’s Up at City Hall?

UP employs voice-activated technology

By William Taylor

People Newspapers

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Steve Mace selects information for Alexa to read to residents.

Don’t bother going to University Park’s website to read announcements from city government.

Ask Alexa to do it for you.

Dallas digital marketing agency Imaginuity has introduced, through website client University Park, a new platform that works with Alexa, Amazon’s voice-activated personal assistant.

Using Imaginuity Community Connect and Alexa-powered devices such as Echo and Echo Dot, residents can get information about road closures, community events, and emergency alerts

by saying, “Alexa, ask My University Park.”

UP community information officer Steve Mace expects the technology to appeal especially to residents ages 35 to 45.

“Community Connect will provide our residents with an efficient way to get city news and events from the comfort of their homes without logging on to a computer or making a phone call,” Mace said.

Mace noted how when morning storms forced the cancellation of an Independence Day run in 2016, uptexas.org got 29,000 hits from residents checking on conditions and verifying that the parade would continue as scheduled.

Next time something like that happens, residents will have another option for getting their updates, he said. “We are excited about communicating with our neighborhoods in this innovative way.”

Mace and other city staff designate website information for Alexa to use. Residents can also access the monthly newsletter and information about basic service and hours of operation.

Imaginuity chief marketing officer Gary Hooker expects more municipalities to sign up for the service. “Voice is a natural method of interaction and is intuitive for most people, so we expect voice computing to grow.”

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Janie Condon Janie is a three-time honoree. She serves as favors chairman, silent auction/special gifts co-chairman, and underwriting committee member for the Crystal Charity Ball. Other involvement includes the Cattle Baron’s Ball, Dallas Opera, Saint Valentine’s Day Luncheon, and Vine and Dine. She and her husband, David, have six children.

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Tucker Enthoven Tucker is a two-time honoree. She serves as silent auction/special gifts cochairman and new member liaison for the Crystal Charity Ball. Other involvement includes Senior Source, Big Thought, Educational First Steps, and the Letot Center Foundation. She and husband, Rich, have four children.

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Amy Hegi Amy is a first-time honoree. She is a member of the charity selection and underwriting committees for the Crystal Charity Ball. Other involvement includes the Children’s Medical Auxiliary, Cattle Baron’s Ball, Junior Group of the Dallas Garden Club, and Interfaith Family Services. She and her husband, Peter, have three daughters.

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Delilah Boyd Delilah is a first-time honoree. She has served on the Crystal Charity Ball charity selection committee for 21 years. Other involvement includes the Tate Lecture Series, March of Dimes, American Foundation for the Blind, and the Godbey Lecture series. She and her husband, Sam, have a shih tzu puppy named Honey Belle.

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Julie Hawes Julie is a three-time honoree. She and her husband, Ed, are generous donors to the Crystal Charity Ball. Other involvement includes The Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas Contemporary, Nasher Sculpture Garden, and the SMU Meadows School of the Arts.

Fashionable Philanthropists

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n Dallas, fashion and philanthropy often go hand in hand. Every autumn, 10 of the city’s most stylish and charitable women are spotlighted at the Crystal Charity Ball’s Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show & Luncheon. The ladies will grace the runway on Sept. 15 in featured designer and guest of honor Zac Posen’s 2017 Resort collection.

After three years under a grand tent in a

parking lot adjacent to Neiman Marcus downtown, the 2017 spectacle is moving back inside the flagship store.

The notoriously sold-out event is one of Crystal Charity Ball’s two major events – the other being the black-tie ball. The ball, set for Dec. 2 at the Hilton Anatole, caps off the nonprofit’s yearly fundraising efforts. By that date, CCB hopes to have raised $5.8 million for se-

lect beneficiaries: Autism Treatment Center, Inc.; Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star; Children’s Medical Center Foundation; Dallas Holocaust Museum; Hunger Busters; Presbyterian Communities and Services Foundation; Rainbow Days; and Santa Clara of Assisi Catholic Academy. In its 65-year history, the fundraising goal has always been met or exceeded.

also generous patrons of the Crystal Charity Ball.

She has held leadership roles in the Boys & Girls Club, Southwestern Medical Foundation, The Rise School, Shelton School, and Make-A-Wish North Texas, and the Salvation Army.

She currently serves as the executive vice president and chief brand officer for the

Dallas Cowboys. She is also a member of the board of directors of Hilltop Corporation, and president of both the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Foundation and the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth Foundation.

She and her husband, Shy, have three children.

Hall of Fame Charlotte Jones Anderson This year’s Hall of Fame Honoree is Charlotte Jones Anderson, daughter of Jerry and Gene Jones. She was on the best dressed list from 2007-09.

In 2012, her mother was named Hall of Fame Honoree. The two will be the first mother and daughter duo in the best dressed hall of fame. Charlotte and her family are

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Pat Harloe Pat is a three-time honoree. She is a member of the underwriting, silent auction/special gifts, and children’s book committees for the Crystal Charity Ball.

She is a supporter of One Heart Project, Leap Global Missions, and the Medal of Honor Museum in South Carolina. She and her husband, John, have five children.

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Anita Arnold Anita is a two-time honoree. She and her husband, Truman, are generous donors to the Crystal Charity Ball. Other involvement includes Texas Cultural Trust, Baylor Scott & White Healthcare System Foundation, Tate Lecture Series, and the AT&T Performing Arts Center. She and Truman have three children.

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Katherine Coker Katherine is a three-time honoree. In addition to her Crystal Charity duties, she is involved in Equest, Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, American Heart Association, and the Girl Scouts Women of Distinction Luncheon. She and her husband, Key, have two children.

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Lisa Cooley Lisa is a first-time honoree. She is a member of the underwriting committee for the Crystal Charity Ball. Other involvement includes the New Friends New Life Luncheon, Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala, Partner’s Card, Children’s Cancer Fund, Heroes for Children, Family Gateway, Housing Crisis Center, and TACA. She and her husband, Clay, have three children.

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Piper Wyatt Piper is a two-time honoree. She is on the underwriting and silent auction/special gifts committees for the Crystal Charity Ball. Recent charitable affiliations include Vine and Dine, as well as LaunchAbility’s Special Evening at the Meyerson. Piper and her husband, Mike, have multiple nieces, nephews, and godchildren, as well as two rescue dogs named Newton and Minnie Pearl.

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Society

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LA FÊTE ROYALE PRESENTATION GALA

The 2017 La Fiesta Duchesses and Escorts

William, Matthew, and Jack Vandermeer

Paris Savanna Jones and Cade Kimzey

Jack and Ellie Gosnell

Clara Beecherl, Sam Stewart, and Shanley Huckabee

Vale Fitzpatrick and Fields Dunston

Joe, Thayer, Charlie, Andrew, and Lacey O’Brien

Kim, Peyton, and Danny Schlachter Chris Buell with Ellie and Shelby Bush

Angela and Conner Cheeves

Anne Besser and Michelle Johnson

Alexandra McGeoch, Anna Buford, Marseille Madeline Toole

PHOTOS BY JAMES FRENCH PHOTOGRAPHY

La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas proudly presented 40 Duchesses and their escorts on June 10 at the La Fête Royale Presentation Gala at The Fairmont Dallas. Accompanied by their father and an escort, each debutante was dressed in a unique gown as they made their formal bows to society. The 32nd annual event celebrated the flag of France with an evening full of golden grandeur, a seated dinner, and late-night dancing.

Presentation Gala co-chairs were Anne Besser and Michelle Johnson.

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Society

THINK PINK LAUNCH PARTY

Nikki Webb and Jan Langbein

Taylor Waters and Cynthia Izaguirre

Kaytlin Hadley and Kirsten Gappelberg

Crayton Webb, Mary Catherine Benavides, and Melissa Sherrill Martin

Emily Roberts and Lauren Deisenroth

Dustin Holcomb and Nerissa von Helpenstill

Chase and Amy Laws

Natalie and Doug John P H O T O S B Y TA M Y T H A C A M E R O N

Mary Kay Inc., the Mary Kay Foundation, and Tootsies celebrated the ninth annual Suits for Shelters at the Think Pink Launch Party on July 13 at Tootsies in Preston Center Plaza. Models sporting the hottest summer trends were on view as the partygoers shopped the store’s selections and nibbled on bites provided by Ford’s Kitchen Catering. In addition to an assortment of professional women’s attire, guests donated funds to local domestic violence shelters. The event was hosted by Mary Kay Inc. CEO, Ryan Rogers, and his wife, Maleiah.

Ryan and Maleiah Rogers

Abe and Tracy Minkara

Paula and Thomas Cho

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BOOTS & SALUTES

Jean and Bill Martin

Dallas police officers Kirk Carol, Christine Bush, Victor Renteria, Barrick Culp, and Scott Jay

Dr. John Burruss

Kristina and Phil Whitcomb with Chuck and Beth Thoele

Dominique Collins, Brandy Baxter, and Monica Reilly Jessica Eatman

Angela and John Rawlings

Derek Blake, Wil Welkes, Kevin Dailey, Doris Dailey, and Pam Jackson

Vietnam Veterans of American 920 Honor Guard

Casey Gutierrez, Carolyn Anderson, and Lili Kellogg P H O T O S B Y R I TA W O R T H A M P H O T O G R A P H Y

Jessica and Sam Geurkink with Audrey and Kevin Moorison

O.Z. and Brenda Helmer

Jocelyn White and Terri Kennedy

The USO-style tribute fundraiser, Boots & Salutes, was held July 28 at Equest at Texas Horse Park. The first-ever fundraising celebration was an evening filled with tributes and support for those who have served our country. More than 300 guests were entertained under a covered arena with a live Frank Sinatrainspired concert by Dave Halston and the Dallas Swing Dance Society. Six featured therapy horses were also in attendance to represent the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and first responders. The event benefited Equest, a nonprofit that provides equine therapy to promote mental health and wellness for veterans and their families.

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Society

THE CLOSING PARTY

Alyssa Reeves, Kathleen M. LaValle, and Hannah May

Greg May

Peyton Babbe, Kayla Stebbing, Madison Farrell, and Jana Kahn

Amy Butscher and Dunia Borgia

DJ Jose Pascuall G PHOTOS BY JAMES FRENCH

Anne Roberto and Laura Losinger

Dallas CASA celebrated the final days of the Parade of Playhouses with the Closing Party on July 20 at PIRCH at NorthPark Center.

The party was held in honor of the playhouse architects, builders, and underwriters. Guests enjoyed a wine pull, finger foods, and more.

The event was hosted by the Dallas CASA Board of Directors and the Dallas CASA Young Professionals.

The Parade of Playhouses is a 17day event that displays imaginative children’s playhouses at NorthPark Center to benefit abused and neglected children.

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Society

MOSAIC FAMILY SERVICES KICKOFF

Camille Moughon and Meredith Rousey

Nusia Sookarow and Ashley Anderson Smith

Carolyn Mulvey, Shaleen Clay, and Walter Nguyen

Ashley Aleman and Jay Forrester Susan Posnick and Brittany Merrill Underwood P H O T O S B Y TA M Y T H A C A M E R O N

Anna Rupani, Claudia Ospina, and Momtaz Begum

Chris and Allison Parker

Genevieve Peterson, Patti Frenette, and Diann White

Danita Lewis and Helena Banks

Guests filled the Akola store on Aug. 2 for the kickoff party to the Mosaic Family Services Champion of Human Rights Gala.

Attendees enjoyed music, cocktails, light bites, and an exclusive look at the store’s fall designs as they honored this year’s award recipient, Akola Project CEO Brittany Merrill Underwood.

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‘COLOR ME YOU’ PREMIERE

Rachel-Kenzie Pallone

Matt Socia and Katie Walker

Ashla Soter, Marco Bottiglieri, and Michael Gauthier

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Kaley Caperton Melcer, Morgan Roberts, Katie Walker, and Buck Taylor

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Color Me You movie poster

On Aug. 6, residents gathered at Studio Movie Grill on West Technology Boulevard for the red carpet premiere of Color Me You. Although the dress code was semi-formal, most guests showed up dressed to the nines. The film’s director, Marco Bottiglieri, is a Highland Park High School alumnus who boasts numerous awards in the filmmaking industry.

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Weddings

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WEDDING

WEDDING

LYDIA PLAYER & DR. RON BLAIR

SARAH TALLEY & NATHAN SMITH

E B M P H O T O G R A P H Y, S C O T L A N D

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ydia Helen Player and Dr. Ronald M. Blair were married July 7, 2017 in a private ceremony at the Old Course Hotel overlooking the Old Course and the North Sea in St. Andrews, Scotland.

The bride wore an elegant, hand-beaded gown with diamond jewelry. The bridal bouquet and wedding flowers were selected by the groom to coordinate with

the Blair tartan and they included red roses, red peonies, purple delphinium and green bells of Ireland. In keeping with the customs of the land, the groom wore a kilt.

Bride and groom are both from Dallas. The bride is a graduate of Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas. She received a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Texas.

Lydia is a title company marketing professional.

The groom is a graduate of Van High School in Van, Texas.

He completed his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University and received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science at San Antonio.

He is a pediatrician at Forest Lane Pediatrics, a company he founded.

Following their wedding and golfing trip to St. Andrews and Glen Eagles Scotland, the couple have made their home in University Park.

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arah Katherine Talley and Nathan Craig Smith exchanged wedding vows June 24, 2017 at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Austin, Texas. The reception was held at the Headliners Club.

The bride is the daughter of Patricia Talley of University Park and Jimmy Talley of Dallas. The groom is the

son of Craig Smith and Kathryn Smith and the late Julie Perry of Dallas.

T h e bride was escorted d ow n t h e aisle on the arm of her mother. Matron of honor was Jennifer Keefe and maid of honor, Kaley Culbertson. Bridesmaids included Emily Anderson, Camille Wong, and Erin Kessler.

Flower girls were Lauren, Leah and Lexi Talley.

Best man was Matt Miller and groomsmen included James Ross, Dave Osworth, and Robert Schunder. Kevin

Keefe and Kyle Niedergerke were junior attendants.

The bride is a graduate of Highland Park High School.

She received a B.A. in history from DePaul University and a M.A. in contemporary British history from King’s College London. Sarah is a special projects manager at Texans for Lawsuit Reform.

The groom is a graduate of Highland Park High School.

He received a B.A. in music performance in percussion from the University of Missouri. Nathan will soon begin work on his M.A. in contemporary performance at the Berklee College of Music in Valencia, Spain.

Following their honeymoon to Maui, Hawaii, the couple have made their home in Austin until leaving for Valencia.

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ENGAGEMENT

ENGAGEMENT

GARDNER - CRAIN

ROTH - LINDER

CHRIS BAILEY PHOTOGRAPHY

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r. and Mrs. Stan Gardner of Highland Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Helen Frances Gardner, to Pe-

ter Lacy Crain, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bluford Walter Crain III of Houston.

The bride is the granddaughter of Dr. John L. Denman, the late Mrs. John (Patsy L.) Denman of Dallas, and the late Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Gardner Jr. of Hamilton, Texas. The groom is the grandson of the late Mr. John L. McMahon and Mrs. John (Jean C.) McMahon of Wichita Falls, Texas and the late Mr. B.W. Crain Jr. and Mrs. B.W. (Ann) Crain Jr. of Longview, Texas.

The bride is a graduate of Highland Park High School.

She received a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communications from TCU where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. Helen works for Invesco in Houston. The groom is a graduate of St. John’s School in Houston. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the Sewanee: University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee.

Peter works for Wortham in Houston.

The couple will exchange vows March 10, 2018 at Park Cities Presbyterian Church followed by a reception at the Dallas Country Club.

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r. and Mrs. Bob Roth of Highland Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Caroline Anne Roth , to Geoffrey Michael Linder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Linder

of Highland Village, Texas The bride is a graduate of Highland Park High School. She received a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Texas Christian University.

Caroline is a service product manager for Weir Oil & Gas. The groom is a graduate of Marcus High School in Flower Mound, Texas. He received a Bachelor of Science in business management from Southwestern Assemblies of God University.

Geoff is a partner/owner of Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions.

The couple will marry November 11, 2017 at Marie Gabrielle with a reception to follow.

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MAKE SCHOOL-NIGHT MEALS SPECIAL Extra touches keep dinner fun for everyone

SOUTHWESTERN CASSEROLE INGREDIENTS • 1 ½ pounds ground chuck • 1 cup sweet onion, peeled and chopped • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced • 1 ¼ cups medium or hot salsa • 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce • 1 15-ounce can kidney or black beans, rinsed and drained • ¼ cup shredded Longhorn cheddar cheese • 1/3 cup crushed tortilla chips • ½ cup shredded Longhorn cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, for garnish • 1 20-count package flour tortillas, warm • 1 ½ cups shredded lettuce • 1 large tomato, rinsed and chopped • 1 cup sour cream

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ootball games, ballet classes, soccer and track practices, parent-teacher nights. Backto-school schedules are demanding not only for children, but for parents, too. Add family dinners to the mix, and it can be a real challenge for any household.

So what’s the secret to sitting down to delicious, nutritious meals now that summer’s relaxed schedules are history and the school year is underway?

An arsenal of quick, family-friendly recipes and a bit of flexibility can go a long way to solving the nightly dinner dilemma without resorting to fast-food drive-ins or pizza delivery three nights a week. Add a touch of creativity, and dinnertime can become a cherished family tradition.

A study by the National Center on Addiction and Drug Abuse at Columbia University demonstrated how critical dinnertime can be to family health and dynamics.

The study found that families who frequently share mealtimes expe-

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“When cooking dinner each night starts to feel routine, it’s time to get creative.” rience a lower incidence of teen smoking, drinking, and drug use.

But demands on young families can pose an ongoing threat to dinner gatherings.

Gathering around the table each night was a tradition when I was growing up — one I continued from the time our sons were born. As they grew older and extracurricular activities took on greater importance, dinnertime

became a vehicle for staying connected as a family.

It required flexibility in mealtimes to accommodate everyone’s schedules, but that was a minor inconvenience in exchange for the time we spent together. These meals provided opportunities to celebrate moments great and small, from the first day of school to the completion of a school project to every minor holiday on the calendar. Using family-favorite recipes, seasonal place settings, and simple table decorations, I took advantage of every trick up my sleeve to ensure our family looked forward to nightly dinners around the table.

When cooking dinner each night starts to feel routine, it’s time to get creative. Perk up mealtimes with inexpensive placemats and napkins in seasonal colors. For variety, pair these with decorative accessories or clever containers of fresh flowers from your garden or supermarket.

Menu themes like “Meatless Monday” can also inject a sense of fun into weekday meals. Change the status quo with an occasion-

al Italian night, Tex-Mex Tuesday, dinner-at-the-beach night, indoor picnics, Friday in France, or cowboy cookin’ to make dinnertime fun for everyone, especially when accompanied by theme music, place cards, or accessories.

One of my family’s favorite meals centers around my recipe for Southwestern Casserole — a mouthwatering, savory Tex-Mex ground-beef recipe served with flour tortillas, chopped lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. This nutritious, make-your-own soft-taco recipe is quick and easy for the cook, and makes dinnertime fun for kids of all ages. Served straight from the skillet or baked in a large casserole dish and topped with melted cheese, this recipe from my first cookbook, The Family Table, will probably become a favorite on your dinner table, too!

Christy Rost is an author of three cookbooks, a public television chef on PBS stations, and a longtime resident of the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. Visit christyrost.com or follow her on Facebook and Twitter @ChristyRost

DIRECTIONS: Sauté meat and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the meat is brown and the onion has softened.

Drain the fat, reduce the heat to low, stir in garlic, and cook 1 minute more. Pour in salsa and tomato sauce, and stir to mix. Add kidney beans, ¼ cup of the shredded cheese, and crushed tortilla chips, and stir well.

Cook the mixture until it’s hot and bubbly. Serve immediately or spoon into a casserole dish, garnish with remaining cheese, and cover.

Casserole may be baked immediately or chilled several hours or overnight.

Shortly before serving, bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, or until it’s hot and bubbly. To serve, spoon casserole into warm flour tortillas, garnish with lettuce, tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream, fold in half, and enjoy.

YIELD: Six to eight servings

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HEAR THIS! WE’RE HERE TO HELP

We’re Going Downtown Dallas Farmers Market offers something for everyone

STEPHANIE CASEY Have you been to the downtown Dallas Farmers Market lately?

The place has seen lots of change in the past few years. I follow the market’s social media and am even on its media list and somehow had no idea until very recently that the inside area (slightly confusingly named “The Market”) was so bumping with terrific shops and restaurants.

“The vibe reminds me of the West End Marketplace in the 1980s.”

Since I wasn’t aware, I’m thinking maybe you aren’t either, so let’s get into the situation.

“The Market” area I’m talking about is across the parking lot from Mudhen Meat and Greens, before you hit the outdoor covered “Shed,” which is where you may grab fruits, veggies, and associated products from farmers and other vendors.

“The Market” looks very cool inside — each stand with its own identity and lots of seating throughout. The vibe reminds me of the West End Marketplace in the 1980s.

During the West End’s heyday, the building housed a variety of shops, restaurants, and activities for all ages.

All the Dallas Farmers Market is missing to complete the scene is interactive visuals and activities. When you walked into

the West End, there was an open-concept fudgery with employees using large tools to deal with gigantic slabs of fudge that would be cut and sold then and there — a fantasy confection scenario for any child passing by and most of parents, too.

And we’d go to the recording booth station where you basically did karaoke, walking out with a cassette tape of your sweet “Rockin’ Robin” performance [sidenote: cassette tapes are back, the cool kids love analogue formats].

Anyway! Back to the downtown Dallas Farmers Market. It provides a similar experience as the OG West End in that groups can go and there is something for everyone. Everybody can get the kind of food they want. There are local shops with fun wares of many varieties. It’s also a great spot to take a midday meeting, sit with your laptop for a bit, or meet a friend for lunch.

We’re talking killer tacos at Taqueria La Ventana, authentic Indian food from 8 Cloves, and candles in every scent at Abundantly Aromatic. Rex’s Seafood will toss you a yummy lobster roll or what some call the best fish and chips around. Everybody’s favorite Dallas meme shirt shop, Bullzerk, has an outpost. There’s an Italian coffee shop, Palmeri Café, which authentically gives you a sparkling water back alongside your espresso. Ice cream sandwiches, Tex Mex, beer, cheese, banh mi, popcorn, south of the border décor, and Joanne Bondy will package you up some homemade pickles and the freshest cooking stock you can find from her stall, Stocks and Bondy.

Check it out. Take the fam. And your friends. And their fams.

Follow Stephanie on Instagram and Facebook @lovageinc for more of her local exploits and 1980s nostalgia.

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A couple of friends of mine and I were recently discussing just this, and the guy in the trio said, “But do you know what people forget that tells your age?”

We both answered, “HANDS!”

“All of these hand creams leave your hands feeling not greasy but silky smooth, a huge plus.”

Ladies and gentlemen, just like your neck, your hands tell your age even when your face doesn’t, so don’t forget to devote some of your pampering time to your hands.

I have a deep wrinkle between my hand and wrist that just bugs me every time I look at it, so I’m constantly trying to put cream on it to make it go away.

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Jared said it’s also wonderful for eczema and other skin-related issues.

Seaberry Oil, which is extracted from a plant native to Russia and the Himalayan region and known for thriving in harsh conditions, is rich in antioxidants and omegas three, six, seven, and nine. Working with Vitamin E and several other ingredients, this buttery lotion revitalizes, protects, and softens the skin, adding maximum moisture to hydrate and promote smoothness while maintaining skin’s elasticity.

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All of these hand creams leave your hands feeling not greasy but silky smooth, a huge plus.

Tammy Taylor, a powerhouse in the nail and beauty industry said, “Your hands and feet never get a day off, so take care of them.”

I couldn’t agree more: Take care of your hands so they will look as young as you do!

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“When you choose Ebby Halliday to represent your property, you’ll benefit from a global — not just local — real estate company working on your behalf,” says Randall Graham, vice president and director of marketing for Ebby Halliday Realtors. “In addition to the very strong local marketing for which Ebby Halliday has long been known in North Texas, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World provides global marketing and resources.”

The result? The LeadingRE network produced more home sales volume last year than any national franchise, over $351 billion, representing over 1 million transactions.

“At Ebby Halliday, we understand the importance of global reach — and the human touch,” Graham says. “If you’re considering listing your home for sale, you’ll find just the right agent — with just the right connections — at the award-winning ebby.com.”

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SPECIAL ADVERTISING CONTENT BRIGGS FREEMAN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

BRIGGS FREEMAN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

DAVE PERRY-MILLER REAL ESTATE

ALLIE BETH ALLMAN

Firm Exceeds in English Gardens and Live Where They Learn: At Home in the Park Cities Storybook Charm in UP Preston Hollow D-FW School Guide

The new briggsfreeman.com/schools features 300-plus schools across North Texas.

“Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher,” says a Japanese proverb. It is undeniable: A great teacher and a great school inspire the greatness in every kid. Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty has always recognized this — and has launched briggsfreeman.com/schools, a guide to more than 300 schools across North Texas.

“The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards.” —Anatole France Private schools, public schools, Montessori, special needs and many more: All types of schools are in the guide, all over the Metroplex.

“The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.” — Mark Van Doren Search for schools by 20-plus cities, by 20-plus districts, even by school name. On each school’s page, see the available homes nearby.

“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” —Henry Ford A special feature of briggsfreeman.com/schools is the agent-alumni area. See which of the firm’s expert agents attended a school, or who have family that did.

President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty.

DAVE PERRY-MILLER REAL ESTATE

Sublime High-Rise Living Defines The Shelton

4430 Arcady Avenue, listed by Pogir and Bryan Crawford.

Just a few easy miles from downtown Dallas but providing all the comforts of close-knit neighborhoods, Highland Park and University Park are ideal spots for growing families and established singles. Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty is the leader in the neighborhood, selling more premium homes — and four times faster — than any other brokerage, per recent data from reporting firm Trendgraphix. Explore Park Cities listings at briggsfreeman.com.

4430 Arcady Avenue, Highland Park: Beyond this stunning home’s two-story paneled study, five bedrooms and six fireplaces, it offers a dramatic subterranean level with theater, climate-controlled wine-tasting room and eight-car garage. Its clean-lined limestone exterior and slate roof give it timeless elegance on a most covetable street. It is listed for $5,995,000 by Pogir and Bryan Crawford.

4144 Shenandoah Street, University Park: A significant Charles Dilbeck gem, this 1934 charmer now offers modern-day luxuries such as a fire pit in the back yard and a wet bar with refrigerator in the posh master bathroom. The house showcases incredible details in every nook and cranny.

It is listed for $1,995,000 by Becky Frey.

President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. See all its listings at briggsfreeman.com.

This stone residence on a beautifully landscaped lot is offered for $2,480,000 by Dan Rhodes of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate. 3120 Greenbrier (3120greenbrier.daveperrymiller.com) is 5,522 square feet (per tax appraisal), and features gracious formals, family room, library/study, five bedrooms, five full and two half bathrooms, and attached two-car garage.

The two-story entry sets the interior’s tone with hardwood flooring, an elegant iron staircase and custom molding. A striking fireplace and large windows overlooking lush greenery, characterize the formal living room. The butler’s pantry connects the formal dining to the chef’s kitchen with large center island, built-in refrigerator/freezer, and Viking gas cooktop.

The adjoining breakfast room flows into the family room, which is served by a wet bar and kitchen pass-through. A wall of French doors opens to the covered back patio and yard.

Upstairs, the master suite includes a sitting area and luxurious marble-clad bathroom. Four additional bedrooms with connecting bathrooms, and a living room complete the second floor.

For more information, contact Dan Rhodes at 214-415-4642 or dan@daveperrymiller.com.

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (daveperrymiller.com) is a division of Ebby Halliday Real Estate, Inc., with locations specializing in Park Cities, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, Kessler Park and Farm & Ranch properties.

BRIGGS FREEMAN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

BRIGGS FREEMAN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

The Market: Sell Soon

Know Your Architecture: Ranch

DAVE PERRY-MILLER REAL ESTATE

Southern Classic on Prime Fairway Lot

3231 Greenbrier Drive, listed by Ann Shaw.

8915 Devonshire Drive, marketed by Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Residents of The Shelton at 5909 Luther Lane enjoy beautifully designed interiors, enviable proximity to great schools, dining and upscale shopping, and exceptional facilities and services. Other amenities of this distinctive Preston Center high rise include valet parking, an attentive 24/7 front desk, fitness center, clubroom, heated pool, poolside cabanas, putting green, and a covered outdoor grill space.

Four residences are currently listed by the Morgan/Moore Group, including a distinctive two-story penthouse. All feature open floor plans with natural light, tray ceilings and hardwood floors. Gourmet kitchens are outfitted with granite countertops and high-end stainless-steel appliances. Interior living spaces extend to large covered outdoor living areas.

Penthouse Unit #2308 - $850,000 (http://5909luther2308.daveperrymiller.com) 2,131 square feet/2 bedrooms/2.1bathrooms/2 garage spaces Unit #1400 - $450,000 (http://5909luther1400.daveperrymiller.com) 1,395 square feet/2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms/2 garage spaces Unit #1006 - $440,000 (http://5909luther1006.daveperrymiller.com) 1,361 square feet/2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms/2 garage spaces Unit #1902 - $425,000 (http://5909luther1902.daveperrymiller.com) 1,438 square feet/2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms/2 garage spaces To schedule a private showing, contact Harry Morgan at 214769-3303/harrymorgan@daveperrymiller.com or Justin Moore at 469-730-4850/jdmoore@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.

Preston Hollow isn’t just a highly sought-after enclave; it’s a mosaic of all that’s best in Dallas: friendly neighborhoods, winding streets and gracious luxury residences. Allie Beth Allman is synonymous with the finest Preston Hollow real estate, and we’ve got the numbers to prove it. So far in 2017, we’re leading the way in Preston Hollow with the nearly 100 units sold, the highest of all firms. Year to date, we’ve got a bigger volume and more buyers represented, than any other real estate company.

You’ll be impressed with what Allie Beth Allman can do for you when you’re ready to sell, as well. We’re bringing to our clients the highest average sale prices around. In the first two quarters among Preston Hollow estates, we’ve achieved an average sales prices of just over $1.3 million.

It all adds up to an unmatched level of market expertise and customer following – qualities that mean that we’re able to get you to the top Preston Hollow properties if you’re buying, and deliver top sales dollar if you’re selling.

To view all of the firm’s Preston Hollow listings, visit www. alliebeth.com.

Lovely traditional on an oversized corner lot is offered for $1,895,000 by Shelly Bailey. 3949 Centenary Ave. (3949centenary.daveperrymiller.com) is a 4,578-square-foot (per DCAD) custom home with three bedrooms, three full and one-half bathrooms, formal living and dining, den, office and attached two-car garage.

An open foyer with sweeping staircase transitions into a two-story living room. The dining room and adjoining bar connects to the upgraded gourmet kitchen with large center island, granite countertops and high-end appliances. A spacious utility increases work space/storage, while a flexible study could be a playroom/fourth bedroom.

The upstairs master suite with vaulted ceiling includes a sitting area, fireplace and built-ins, while the master bath offers dual vanities, a soaking tub with separate shower and expansive walk-in closets. Two additional bedrooms with updated en-suite baths complete the upstairs.

Covered and open patios are anchored by a fire pit and surrounded by Bonick-designed landscaping. The side-yard putting green and grilling area add outdoor enjoyment.

For more information, contact Shelly Bailey at 214-673-4323 or shellybailey@daveperrymiller.com.

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (daveperrymiller.com) is a division of Ebby Halliday Real Estate, Inc., with locations specializing in Park Cities, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, Kessler Park and Farm & Ranch properties.

From whence it came: “The ranch architectural style is like jazz and great cheeseburgers,” writes Karin Beuerlein on HGTV.com. “It’s an art form unique to America.” Ranch style is rooted in North American Spanish Colonial architecture of the 17th through 19th centuries: single-story floor plans, native materials and interior courtyards surrounded by a U-shaped floor plan. Low-slung ranch homes were first built in the 1930s — and by the 1950s, nine out of every 10 new houses was a Ranch-style house. Ranches embrace open spaces and the connection between indoor and outdoor living: The back yard is usually just steps from the kitchen or living room via sliding glass doors.

Why it works here: Ranch-style homes tend to be easy to maintain because they are often made of brick, which requires little fuss. The roofs’ wide eaves help shade the large windows from the Texas sun.

Where to find it: Today, Ranch-style homes can be found all over North Texas. Your Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty agent can find the perfect one for you.

President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. See all listings at briggsfreeman.com.

“Strike while the iron is hot” takes on a whole new meaning with market developments signaling that now is the time to sell. According to the agent-education source Keeping Current Matters, a combination of this year’s steadily low mortgage rates and steadily low inventory has greatly increased demand for houses.

If you are looking for an optimum return on your investment, sell now — then move up to an even more luxurious home. Here, just a few options, listed by Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty.

3314 Dartmouth Avenue, Highland Park: An architecturally stunning Contemporary home, this fivebedroom beauty steals the show with its pristine white stucco exterior with dramatic angles and windows, airy atrium, and minimalist floating staircase. It is listed for $2,050,000 by Michelle Wood.

3231 Greenbrier Drive, University Park: This beautiful, arched-window Traditional impresses from the first step into its oversized entry. With four bedrooms, four full baths, two study nooks and a game room, this home is family-perfect, and filled with natural light. It is listed for $2,600,000 by Ann Shaw.

President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty.

See all its listings at briggsfreeman.com.

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Preston Hollow Village, a 42-acre mixed use development, is located at the northwest corner of Walnut Hill and Central Expressway. The six phase master-planned community encompasses up to 150,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, 325,000 square feet of office space, and six upscale residential neighborhoods with over 1,300 homes.

PHV Residential opens its first leasing office on August 15th showcasing three mid-rise apartment buildings, each with its own unique identity. Whether you are looking at The Preston, The Douglas, or The Royal, you will feel bright at home in the upscale yet casual neighborhood. PHV compliments the modern, on-the-move lifestyles of its residents. Here, everyone can walk to chic restaurants, a neighborhood grocery store, superior shopping and services, and a future three-acre park.

Preston Hollow Village is the perfect place to get refreshed, get connected and get living.

For more information please visit: www.liveatphv.com.

When you’re looking for a home or ready to sell, you want guidance from a true expert – someone with expert knowledge of the community, its choicest properties and current sales trends. In Park Cities and nearby vicinities, that leader is Allie Beth Allman.

We have more than 30 percent market share in this highly sought after neighborhood, surpassing any other firm. Not only that, but to date this year, our team has the highest total volume in listings and has sold more homes than anyone else – more than 160 units in the first and second quarters.

We’re representing more buyers and sellers in Park Cities than any other company, and the results of that customer trust in our expertise are clear: a year-to-date total sales volume that tops $265 million, higher than any other firm around.

Your home represents a significant investment, something our team understands. We protect that investment through careful and considered representation of your property when it’s time to sell. Our firm has achieved the highest average sales price in Park Cities Q1 and Q2 To view all of the firm’s Park Cities listings, visit www. alliebeth.com.

5001 Stanford Avenue 6101 Saint Andrews Drive Bright at Home Dallas, TX 75209

This custom built extraordinary French estate on 6101 Saint Andrews is nestled on a 0.52-acre lot in University Park for $5,995,000.

4 Bedrooms | 3.1 Baths | 3,196 Sq Ft New Price, New Look…

Recently Reduced to $850,000 Beautifully maintained corner home on a 58 x 150 lot.

Open design combines kitchen, breakfast and living area.

Gleaming hardwood floors with new paint throughout.

Master bedroom and study on first floor. Kitchen includes SS appliances, pantry. Game room and three more bedrooms upstairs. Refrigerator, attached TV’s and AV equipment included.

For more information or to schedule a private tour, please contact Ani Nosnik at (972)896-5432.

Extraordinary French estate nestled on .52-acre lot on coveted Saint Andrews available for $5,995,000. Custom built and superbly crafted with timeless architecture by Richard Drummond Davis features gorgeous grounds with pristine gardens, meticulously landscaped lawn, sparkling lap pool and fountains.

Other features include downstairs Master suite with separate his and hers marble master baths, open marble foyer leads to large gallery, formal dining and main living area with views of the grounds, genuine design details such as French imported fireplace mantels and incredible millwork.

An elevator could be added if desired. This very special offering is truly a private oasis in the Park Cities. Stellar location near Dallas Country Club and Highland Park Village within Bradfield Elementary and HPISD. Please contact Laura Michelle (laura@daveperrymiller. com) or Ryan Streiff (ryan@daveperrymiller.com) for more information or visit DPMFineHomes.com.

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This Jon Gunson designed home features an open floor plan with large beams, vaulted ceilings and custom fireplace. The outdoor living caps the experience with hot tub, patio and deck that takes in the views.

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