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hould Highland Park ISD rebuild for the future or adhere to the past? The answer will be provided by voters on Nov. 3, when the district’s ambitious $361 million bond proposal is on the ballot. And the solution, as they say, might lie somewhere in the middle. The district has spent several months putting together a plan to raze and rebuild three of its four elementary schools — Bradfield, Hyer, and University Park — during the next several years. The idea comes in response to unprecedented enrollment growth that has seen existing schools become overcrowded

and, in some cases, obsolete. The new campuses would be joined by a new elementary school adjacent to Northway Christian Church and a renovated Armstrong campus. There would also be extensive projects slated for the district’s two secondary campuses, as well, but the ambitious concept for rebuilding the elementary schools — each of which have been around since at least 1949 — has drawn the most skepticism and interest from taxpayers. Past bond proposals in the district — including the most recent in 2008, for which HPISD is still repaying the debt — have focused on renovations and expansions of

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POLICE SKU LD U GGE RY of the M O N T H P I LL-P OP P I NG P URLOI NE R Between 12:17 and 12:37 p.m. on Oct. 4, a thief stole $29,450 worth of prescription pain medication during an open house in the 4200 block of Potomac Avenue. The perpetrator immediately went upstairs to the master bathroom when he came into the house, and nobody followed him. The larcenist signed in using a fake name, and his strange behavior indicated to realtors that he “seemed to be on drugs.” His pockets were stuffed with pill bottles as he fled. A realtor discreetly snapped a photo but didn’t get his vehicle information before he got away.

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ven by burglary standards, it seems risky to break into cars in broad daylight, with plenty of potential witnesses. Yet thefts seem to be on the rise involving valuables left in plain view on car seats while their owners trying to get some exercise in one of our abundant public parks. On Oct. 18, which was a beautiful Sunday with tons of folks enjoying the outdoors, crooks broke into both a Honda Odyssey and a Lexus sedan at Germany Park between 4 and 5:30 p.m. The targets were purses in each case. On Oct. 9 and Oct. 16, breakins between 7 and 8 a.m. at Germany Park landed designer wallets containing generous amounts of cash. A more striking example

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happened on Oct. 11 at Caruth Park, where a burglary involving a 2016 Kia Sedona resulted in the loss of $13,100 worth of jewelry, a jacket, a pair of sunglasses, two purses, a wallet, and $140 in cash. We might not be able to push out these prowlers, but let's keep an eye out for one another while we're working out. And when you park (and lock) the car, take an extra second to put the valuables out of sight.

N O TA B L E I N C I D E N T S H I G H L A N D PA R K October 2 Between 11:30 p.m. on Sept. 30 and 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 2, a thief entered an unlocked white 2001 Ford F-250 in the 4500 block of Abbott Avenue and caused $1,000 worth of damage to the ignition, but nothing was stolen.

foot. Although he didn’t steal anything from the SUV, he did take a wallet containing $400 in cash from someone who was drinking wine and reading a magazine at an outdoor table. He was later spotted in a red Volvo on Oak Lawn Avenue, but wasn’t caught.

October 4 At 4 p.m., an employee at Whole Foods Market in the 4100 block of Lomo Alto Drive reported seeing an unkempt man in the passenger seat of her blue 1993 Toyota 4Runner, which might have been unlocked. The intruder was carrying a rock, and when confronted, he relayed a fictitious story about the car owner’s family owing money. Eventually, he was coaxed out of the vehicle and fled on

October 10 At 4:07 p.m., a Highland Park High School student was involved in a rollover accident and car fire involving a red 2002 BMW sedan that ran a stop sign in the 3200 block of St. Johns Drive. The teenage driver was found to have a package of rolling papers and a fake driver’s license. So in addition to the traffic ticket, the driver was charged with forgery and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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U N I V E R S I T Y PA R K October 1 Between 6:15 and 7:15 p.m., a burglar broke into a white 2014 Subaru SUV at Park Cities Plaza and stole a $50 wallet containing $450 in cash. The wallet was later recovered, but the money was not.

October 10 Between 5 p.m. on Oct. 10 and 9:03 a.m. on Oct. 11, a thief stole an Oklahoma license plate from a black 2008 Toyota Sequoia in the 2800 block of Rosedale Avenue and replaced it with a Texas license plate.

October 9 At 9:45 p.m., a spectator at a football game at Highland Park High School reported to police that another fan had a gun in the stands. When confronted, the perpetrator informed officers that they had a CHL and didn’t know they weren’t allowed to carry the weapon into the stadium. Kip Alan Underwood, 58, of University Park was arrested on a charge of unlawfully carrying a handgun.

October 11 Between 7 p.m. on Oct. 10 and 1:40 p.m. on Oct. 11, a burglar broke into a white 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe in the 4100 block of Caruth Boulevard and stole a $1,000 set of TaylorMade golf clubs and the third-row seat. October 13 Sometime before 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 13, a thief stole a white 2015 Lexus sedan, valued at $40,000, in the 3600 block of Wentwood Drive.

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E D U C AT I O N SMU Professor Uses Music to Bridge Cultures By Sarah Bennett

People Newspapers While Xi Wang was a growing up in China, her parents borrowed a piano from the museum where her father worked so she could play and practice. They had been sent to the countryside as labor workers during the Cultural Revolution, so they valued any chance for their only child to expand her education. “I showed good memory to melodies and to tunes,” she said. “My parents thought classical music was such a beautiful thing, and they knew nothing about it. They wanted me to study something they considered high class.” Eventually, the family borrowed money from relatives to buy their own piano for Xi to play. “My parents were in debt for several years — financially, it was a huge cost,” she said. “There was an obligation that you have to be outstanding.” Clearly, this hopeful endeavor on her parents’ part paid off. Today, the pianist and composer — whose name means “hope” in Mandarin — is a professor of musical theory and composition at SMU. She first arrived to the campus in 2009, after completing her education in Shanghai, followed by graduate degrees from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and Cornell. “I was admitted to the graduate school [in Shanghai] without examination,” she said. “I saw everything so smooth in front of me. It was too safe. I was only 22 or 23 DON JOHNSON

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Xi Wang left her native China in order to gain more educational opportunities in the United States. She now teaches at SMU.

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Festival Celebrates a Decade of Splendid Science By Elizabeth Ygartua

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With a crash, bang, and boom, the Highland Park High School Science Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary on Nov. 19 with another lineup of more than 40 STEM professionals coming to talk during science and technology classes. “I’m just so pleased,” said festival founder Marie McCoy. “I had no idea it would last this long.” In 2006, McCoy’s son Ian was a senior and interested in science. As a chemical engineer, she noticed that there were so few good, accessible role models for anyone contemplating STEM careers. Instead there were stereotypes that didn't match up with her own career experiences. “They’re either the weird scientist or they’re the crazy one, or Superman or something that’s going to destroy the world,” she said. Under the direction of Rose-

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Teresa Lenling of the Perot Museum of Nature and Science demonstrates a 3-D scanner by having a student spin around on a stool at last year's festival. anne Leediker, chair of the HPHS science department, and with guidance from organizers of the Highland Park Literary Festival,

McCoy and a group of mothers came together to create a festival that would encourage students to take more STEM classes and con-

sider STEM careers. “There are professions out there in the future that we don’t even know about yet,” McCoy

said. “But if you’ve got those good strong foundations of science and math, you’re going to be ready for the future.” In the past 10 years, the number of science and technology classes at the high school has grown as state requirements have increased, and so has interest in the festival, said president Elizabeth Showalter. In 2012, 2,500 students participated, up from 1,250 in 2006. Students can go to hpscifest. com to preview the list of more

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Ambitious Proposal Will Bump Taxes By Todd Jorgenson

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ven in the Park Cities, where the average home sells for more than $1 million, the latest bond proposal from Highland Park ISD is financially ambitious. The district is asking taxpayers to approve more than $361 million on Nov. 3 for the razing and rebuilding of three elementary schools, the addition of a new elementary campus, and extensive renovations to its three remaining schools. It’s the product of a big-picture mindset to combat unprecedented enrollment growth that’s expected to continue. But do the dollars make sense? “I think the $360 million price tag scares some people a little bit, but I think a lot of people feel it’s worth it,” said Blythe Koch, a member of the Facilities Advisory Committee, a volunteer group that spent several months helping conceive the idea before presenting it to HPISD trustees. “There were a lot of issues that we felt we couldn’t address with renovation. The cost-benefit analysis was what drove us to that decision.” During the past 25 years, HPISD has seen enrollment rise by an average of 2.2 percent per year. That brings the total to 7,092 students, or an increase of 3,000 between 1989 and 2014. According to the district, demographers forecast another 1,000 students to enroll by 2023, as more young families buy homes. If it’s approved, the bond referendum would likely add more than $1,000 per

COST CONSIDERATIONS PROJECTED ANNUAL TA X I N C R E A S E

HOW IT ADDS UP

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

$139.8 MILLION

The amount of per-year increase on a $1 million home (approximately $75$115 per month), depending on when debt is issued and how it is structured.

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$113 MILLION Land acquisition

$45 MILLION

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Expected rate for 2017-18 depending on timing and structure of debt issuance. The bond structures being considered are for a 20-30 year bond term.

year to the tax bill for a $1 million home, depending on when the debt is issued and how it’s structured. That would land somewhere around $1.25 per $100 of assessed property value. The term would likely be 20 to 30 years. Homeowners 65 and older aren’t subject to the increase because of a homestead exemption. Other property own-

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ers are subject to a 20 percent exemption from the district. FAC members said the timing is key. The plan calls for the fifth elementary school to be built on 4.6 acres the district plans to buy for $20 million from Northway Christian Church. The new school would be constructed first, then used as a relief campus as Bradfield, Hyer, and

University Park elementary schools are torn down and rebuilt, one by one, over a three-year period. Then the attendance zones would be redrawn and the new school would open. Furthermore, the committee emphasized currently favorable interest rates for issuing debt, and other economic factors that didn’t make a proposal of this magnitude feasible in 2008, when HPISD held a $75.4 million bond election. Yet even in an affluent community with high expectations for its public education system, will the latest bond plan stretch the limits of the tax burden that HPISD voters are willing to bear? “This makes no sense,” said Steve Dawson, treasurer of the Save HPISD Schools Committee. “There are other ways to approach this problem that are more cost-efficient.” Dawson criticized trustees for poor planning, lack of transparency, and fiscal irresponsibility with the proposal, and said the package should focus more on core needs for students. “We’re struggling to maintain any sort of trust in this board,” Dawson said. “We’re very concerned about the fact that this is an inflated bond.” However, bond proponents argue the costs are necessary to ensure that facilities will remain in line with future student needs. “That’s a number that is worth educating our kids the right way and with the right facilities,” said Doug Thompson, co-chairman of the FAC.

Bond Package Would Overhaul Athletic Facilities Regardless of your sport of choice as a Highland Park High School athlete, parent, or spectator, it almost certainly will be impacted if voters approve the district’s $361 million bond proposal on Nov. 3. The plan calls for an extensive overhaul of athletic facilities at HPHS that might not change where your favorite sports compete, but it most likely will affect where they practice, or train, or store their equipment, or meet with coaches. The idea, of course, is to modernize training facilities and expand locker rooms to help alleviate issues across the board. For example, the softball team currently has its lockers in an old storage room, and the wrestling team practices in a cramped basement. The list is extensive, but basically every sport at HPHS contends with space that’s either inadequate or outdated in some fashion. So let’s start with Highlander Stadi-

um, the largest and most visible venue on the campus. The bond plan would allow for $5.3 million in renovations underneath the home stands and to the press box. Specifically, restrooms and locker rooms would be updated, and the student section would be reconfigured to allow for accessibility for those with disabilities. Across from the stadium, the proposal calls for a $20 million, three-level multipurpose building that would house locker rooms, weight rooms, training spaces, and meeting spaces for sports such as baseball, softball, wrestling, soccer, golf, and track and field. The structure, at 43 feet high, would also house a new natatorium and administrative offices. As for the current natatorium — which is smaller than the proposed replacement, by the way — the bond plan suggests its demolition and replacement with three levels of extra classroom space, totaling more than 20 rooms. The multipurpose building would

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replace the existing Seay Tennis Center, which would move behind the parking garage on the east side of the school, across the driveway from the outdoor tennis courts, at a cost of about $4.7 million. At Highland Park Middle School, the

renovations would be less comprehensive, but would include expanding the boys locker room, relocating the girls locker room (to the south of the boys locker room) and the tennis courts, and replacing the storage shed. — Todd Jorgenson

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HP I S D BON D E L E CT I ON CONTINUED FROM 1 the original structures. “Obviously, with the growth projections, we don’t just want to kick the can down the road,” said Doug Thompson, co-chairman of the Facilities Advisory Committee, the volunteer group of Park Cities parents and civic leaders that helped conceive the audacious idea to reshape the future of HPISD. “We’re concerned about tearing down three elementary schools and all the traditions associated with that,” said Steve Dawson, treasurer of the Save HPISD Schools Committee, which opposes the plan. “That seems unreasonable.” The group’s concern is shared by Preservation Dallas, a nonprofit group that advocates for historic community buildings, which recently placed the three elementary schools on its list of “endangered” places in Dallas. “We felt it was important to call attention to the three historic schools and if there is a way to save them or rescue them instead of taking them down,” said David Preziosi, executive director of Preservation Dallas. HPISD recently released preliminary sketches from district architect Stantec that show pos-

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HPISD released these sketches of possible designs for rebuilt Hyer (1), Bradfield (2), and UP (3). sibilities for the exterior design of the front of the three rebuilt schools. Each would be two stories with an underground parking garage. Stantec’s Jonathan Aldis said many factors went into the designs, including the desire to incorporate historical elements into the new structures.

“This is not about wiping things out and starting again," Aldis said. "The history needs to be honored going forward.” Stantec, formerly known as SHW Group, designed the renovations at each campus for the 2008 bond election. The firm was hired again three years ago, after a selection process that in-

cluded proposals from 22 companies. Aldis has acted as a consultant throughout discussions with the FAC. “There’s a part of me that will be sad to see them go. But we were willing to step outside our own nostalgia and think about what’s best for our kids and their future,” said FAC member Blythe Koch.

This summer, the district assembled a separate design team for each elementary campus, again comprised of community volunteers, to provide input. “There are some historical architectural features of each school that are important,” Thompson said. “They will still feel like community neighborhood schools.” There aren’t any sketches yet for the proposed fifth elementary school, which would be built before any of the existing schools are torn down, then used as a relief campus during construction at Bradfield, Hyer, and UP. Aldis said there’s still plenty of site planning to be done for the new school, if it passes. The design of the underground parking garages at each campus hasn’t been finalized, and a project management structure hasn’t been determined. District officials said the design process would be expedited if the bond funding is approved. But officials stressed the desire for public participation. “These aren’t going to be cookie-cutter schools,” said HPISD superintendent Tom Trigg. “These are very strong examples of what they might look like. It’s a starting point for our community.”

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Mission Continues for Winston After 40 Years By Karly Hanson

People Newspapers Noah Mills couldn’t focus in class. He was 18 months younger than most of the kids in his grade, and he was much smaller. He had been diagnosed with ADHD and heavily medicated as a result. But even with his prescription, he couldn’t concentrate on tasks and lessons. The Mills family moved from New Orleans to Dallas in 2005, a week after Hurricane Katrina hit. Noah was 8 years old. He was bullied daily in school. His mother, Hollee, knew he needed a different style of teaching, but didn’t know where to find it. After trying a learning differences school in Dallas and a military boarding school in Virginia, Hollee decided to try The Winston School. Noah met with Rebbie Evans, now head of school at Winston, and Hollee still remembers what she said: “Noah, you’re lucky to be here. Not everyone gets to meet me.” “Why not?” Noah asked. “Only the really smart kids get to meet me,” Evans replied. Hollee recalls the way her son’s face lit up after being called smart. He had never heard that at school before.

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lee, president of the Winston Parent Teacher Organization. “He had never been celebrated for being different.” Winston is celebrating its 40th anniver-

sary, still priding itself on being a safe place for smart kids who learn differently. “The teachers love the way the kids think,” said Liza O’Connor, director of development. “It’s not that they think outside of the box, it’s that sometimes there is no box.” The 40th school year kicked off with a red-carpet welcome for all Winston students on the first day of school. Every student was greeted by name and cheered on by all the faculty and staff. Winston broke ground on its new fine-arts building in mid-October as part of the anniversary celebrations. The new building will have a 225-seat auditorium, music and dance studios, a media center, galleries to display student art, and more. The school also has become known for its annual spring science fair that is open to students from any school. Some students come from out of state to participate. “I get real emotional when I think about the 40 years Winston has been maximizing potential and inspiring success,” said Evans, who has been with the school for 30 years. “Our students are going to be the movers and the shakers of the future.”

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than 100 presentations. Speakers come from such varied places as UT Southwestern, SMU, Texas Instruments, the Dallas Children’s Theater, and PepsiCo. Audrey Thompson Burks, a 2008 HPHS grad and a business analyst for Pioneer Natural Resources with a degree in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M, attended the festival as a student and now speaks at the festival. She said she wasn’t expecting students to be as engaged as they were her first year. “And that’s really what’s pushed me to coming back every year,” she said. Burks said that the students’ inquisitive questions reminded her of the passion the school and the teachers have for the sciences and what impact that had made on her own career choice. In high school, she was considering a career in business before taking a chemistry class as a sophomore. “I took basic chemistry; I

at the time, and I wanted to see how far I could go.” She adapted to massive cultural and language barriers in order to obtain her master’s and doctorate degrees. Again, the seemingly overwhelming effort paid off. After just her second year on SMU’s campus, she was given the Rotunda award, which is based on student nominations. “Out of all the professors and all the classes, four or five won. That reflected to me that the students loved her as well,” her husband, Stewart Hsu, said. “She’s been very happy being part of the SMU community. It feels like they’ve really embraced her.” But the students aren’t the only ones who admire her. “Xi Wang is an extraordinary artist and human being,” said Samuel Holland, dean of Meadows School of the Arts. Even with playing and teaching, though, her truest passion lies in composing. “Performing for a new comPark position you just wrote isDAlike

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A student examines surgical tools Walter Humann, CEO of Osteomed Corporation, brought to his talk last year. didn’t take Pre-AP, AP, anything like that,” she said. “And I found that I was good at it and that I really had a passion for it.” And that changed her life. Burks said she now relishes being a role model for women in the sciences. “Just knowing that the science festival gives an avenue for that, for people to see the options out there and the places they can fit in regardless of gender or anything else, I think that’s really good … and something the science festival does well," she said.

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the day you see your newborn child,” she said. “I have all these sounds in my mind, but then you give it to the performers … the premiere is like you present your new baby to the world.” Xi’s pieces are performed with groups all over the country, so she frequently travels to attend them and give a short speech either before or after the performance, if her schedule allows. “That’s the day you show the world what you have done Cities People Ad.pdf 2:17 and you let people1 go8/10/15 into your

heart,” she said. “You open your heart and let the music in.” Xi said she typically composes two or three new pieces per year, depending on length and difficulty. It’s that same spirit of dedication her parents taught her that propels her toward new compositions and fuels her teaching. “As a composer, you can’t wait for the inspiration. It doesn’t work that way,” she said. “I always tell my students you have to work for the inspiration. PM It doesn’t fall from the sky.”

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CREATING AN APP FOR ACTIVISM HP grad's new startup targets political causes By Meredith Carey

Special Contributor Now in his mid-30s, Highland Park High School graduate Jeb Ory has co-founded three startups, all focused around one thing people use every day: smartphones. Now residing in Washington D.C., Ory's latest endeavor is Phone2Action, a digital platform that connects organizations and advocates with local, state, or federal officials, so supJeb Ory porters can email, tweet, and post to Facebook straight from an event or rally. Essentially, partners like the American Heart Association, the Enlisted Association of the National Guard, and the Black Alliance for Educational Options can use Phone2Action and its Advocacy Live feature, where participants’ actions are logged in real-time on a map, to directly contact politicians right from their smartphone or desktop. When his colleague, Ximena Hartsock, came to him with the idea, Ory admits he wasn’t looking to start a new business. Already on his second startup, 5Degrees, called “the Evernote for contacts” by VentureBeat, he was knee deep in other entrepreneurial endeavors. “This was before smartphones were everywhere. Back in 2012, fewer than 50 percent of American adults were using smartphones, and it wasn’t a slam-dunk that

Phone2Action was launched by HPHS graduate Jeb Ory as a way to connect organizations with their advocates. they would spread as fast as they have,” Ory said. “I, however, had drunk the Kool-Aid and believed that mobile would eat everything.” Soon after he realized that Phone2Action would serve a very serious need among advocacy groups and nonprofits, Ory jumped on board. A graduate of Stanford and the University of Chicago business school, Ory lived as a student through the dot-com boom and subsequent bust. “I worked for startups when I was in college, and was fascinated by the power

that technology had to change how we did things and how we engaged with the world around us,” he said. After a mutual friend introduced her to Ory, Hartsock knew he had the practical business experience from his previous two startups. “Jeb brings an invaluable skill set in business development that is critical for the company to grow. We share a vision for the company,” Hartsock said. Their company, which received an award at the 2013 South by Southwest fes-

tival, has grown quickly. Now, with nine full-time employees and five open positions, Phone2Action has developed into a full-blown business, thanks to the large amount of capital Ory helped to raise. Ory, who moved to University Park in eighth grade, recognizes how much living in the Park Cities has shaped who he is today, even after moving away post-college. “It’s become increasingly clear as I have lived in more places how fortunate we are in the Park Cities to have such excellent schools and great teachers,” he said.

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Special Contributor Mother, full-time employee, and independent business owner Kristin Mueller was tired of spending time searching through Facebook yard-sale pages, looking at clothes and home goods she wouldn’t buy. “I was so frustrated with the ‘I want, I want, I want’ and sifting through the outdated items that someone thought, ‘oh great, I’ll sell this old shirt five years after it was in style,’” Mueller said. With the launch of the new Towne &

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“We wanted more of the community feel that you get on some of the Facebook boards, with a more refined touch,” said co-founder Leslie LaLonde. Started by LaLonde, a Park Cities resident, and Patty Wu Benson, who lives in San Francisco, Towne & Market aims to offer all the pros of eBay and Facebook yard sales without the negatives. Membership is free, but premier membership, at $10 per month, offers buyers 24-hour early access to new listings. “We both enjoy online shopping and we both like higher-end goods, but buy-

ing them full price is not always economically feasible,” said LaLonde. “It’s hard to find a good online shopping experience in the resale market with all the categories we offer.” The site sells women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing and accessories, as well as home décor. Buyers and sellers within a 100-mile radius can meet up to deliver the goods, while payment is handled on PayPal. Now, 10 months after its initial launch in Dallas and San Francisco, the company is allowing sellers the option to ship their items

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BUSINE S S CONTINUED FROM 20 across the country. The buying process, though unique, is fairly simple. Instead of haggling over prices, or hoping the seller will find their offer in a bevy of commenters, users reserve items on a firstcome, first-serve basis. If the buyer doesn’t send a private message to the seller within 24 hours, then the next person on the waiting list is revealed to the seller and invited to purchase the item. The two founders approve each item listed on the site, meaning there’s no junk. You can even use the site’s directory to target a specific brand, like Carolina Herrera or Louboutin. “Being able to filter, to only look at children’s clothing when I’m searching specifically, say, for my daughter,

saves me so much,” Mueller said. “I’m comfortable with who I’m picking up the products from and the filtering and reservation system for me is worth my time.” The site isn’t exclusively for individual buyers and sellers. Local Dallas consignment and secondhand shops have caught on, too. You can find Bijou One and Dallas artists selling their wares on the site, which doesn’t charge sellers for commissions or listing fees, unlike most sites. “For a small business to undertake e-commerce can be a large feat, but with our site, they can get their items in front of people, and local residents can and pick it up in-store,” Benson said. “Sales via Towne & Market have moved some customers to even end up buying something else while they’re in a local store for pickup.”

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Inaugural Exall Award Goes to Ex-DMN Editor Friends of the Dallas Public Library has named an award after one of the library’s founders, May Dickson Exall, to honor a person who has gone above and beyond to help the city’s public library system. Bob Mong, former editor of The Dallas Morning News, was named the inaugural winner of the award at a banquet on Oct. 13. Exall, whose family has roots in the Park Cities, was a pioneer among female philanthropists in Dallas.

Dallas Assembly Names Officers for New Year The Dallas Assembly, a nonprofit organization aimed at fostering informed discussion on key issues, has named its officers for the 2015-16 year. Membership is limited to 350 civic leaders and is by invitation only. The new officers include president Roger Gault, past president Duncan Fulton, secretary Kathleen Wu, and treasurer Carolyn Perot Rathjen. Vice presidents are Debbie Ryan, Chris Heinbaugh, Giselle Antoni, Barry Hancock, Wilson Jones, Mattye Gouldsby Jones, Macey Davis, Kevin Hanrahan, Sylvia Komatsu, and Michael Lunceford.

Center for BrainHealth Holds Groundbreaking The Center for BrainHealth at UT-Dallas broke ground on its Brain Performance Institute on Oct. 14 in the Medical District. The 62,000-square-foot facility is

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everal years ago, architect Richard Davis designed an English Manor house in Preston Hollow. The plans included a pair of three-car garages flanking a service motor court accessed by an arched porte-cochere. The six-car garage would provide space for the owner’s collection of exotic cars. Fifteen years later, the collection had doubled, and the owner faced the conundrum of where to house his growing cadre. So in 2014, he bought the lot next door and commissioned a new garage. The new seven-car structure is built in the shape of a boomerang. The entry leads to a large barrel-vaulted entertainment space with four garage spaces on one side and three on the oth-

er. The seven stalls extend out in wings to the central entertainment space. It’s also a display space for the owners’ contemporary artwork. The fireplace wall highlights the cut Lueders limestone from which both the main house and the garage are built. The tile floors are made to look like hardwood flooring, but are resistant to the weight of the cars. Glass walls divide the entertainment space from the showroom spaces for the cars. The tracks and garage doors, when open, are concealed between the ceiling and the attic floor, and the inside of each stall door is covered with a mural made of wallpaper with a gear and engine motif. — Staff report

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DESIGNING WOMAN STILL EVOLVING STYLE For Tycher, legacy is inspiring By Britt E. Stafford

People Newspapers Landscape architect Linda Tycher will tell you she comes from a “building family” — and she does. Daughter to Fred Tycher, one of the builders of the first luxury apartments behind the pink wall in Preston Center, Tycher says she inherited her designing ability from her father. So did her brother and sister, an apartment builder and interior designer respectively. “I had very ahead-of-[their]time, encouraging parents. And when I expressed an interest in [landscape architecture], they said ‘well, that’s an interesting field,’” Tycher said. She expressed enthusiasm for the landscaping sector as a teenager, when she worked for a landscape architect in Dallas. While attending Hillcrest High School, she attended previews for careers in commercial art, architecture, and landscape architecture. After studying landscape architecture at Michigan State University, where she was one

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Linda Tycher recently served as landscape architect at the Palomar, a hotel designed by her father.

PROJECTS Mockingbird light rail station: 1993 Aaron Residence in Preston Hollow: 2001 Shops at Highland Village: 2007 The Taylor: 2012 Turtle Creek Village: 2015

of two women in her classes, Tycher graduated in 1971 and was hired by the university as a campus planner. She returned south, and after a four year stint in Houston, Tycher decided to come back to her roots in Dallas to start her own practice. As the founder and principal of Linda Tycher & Associates since 1978, Tycher can boast of

her firm being a Historically Underutilized Business, and North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency-certified as a 100 percent woman-owned firm. The company’s projects range from high-end residential to urban infill multifamily to campus planning — all accomplished with a five-person office. “What I hear from my clients and what I pride myself on

is we have a vision for a project,” said Tycher. “The main thing we offer is very strong follow-through.” The firm’s project portfolio includes involvement in the first light rail project for the city of Dallas from 1989 to 1995. A large percentage of her single-family residential clients have been in Preston Hollow, where Tycher has been a resident for over 30 years. One of her larger projects in the area was the Aaron residence, seven acres in the heart of Preston Hollow. In 2004, Tycher was called by the owners of the Hotel Palomar — now known as the Highland — on Mockingbird Lane to be the landscape architect for the building. It's the same hotel her father designed and developed in 1967, when it was called the Hilton Inn. Tycher’s experiences have prepared her for the different trends she has seen over the years. “We are always trying to borrow and coordinate with the architecture and weave that into the amenities available,” said Tycher, whose current projects reflect trends in water conservation, urban design, historic renovation, and more. “I call us a design studio,” she said. “And that’s what we’re all about.” Email britt.stafford@ peoplenewspapers.com

Local Realtor Creates a Hub for Hip-Pocket Listings By Diana Oates

Special Contributor When making moves in a real-estate market as competitive as Dallas, both the agent and the client are constantly seeking a competitive edge. The agent wants to find, show, and sell properties that are hard to find and impossible to pass up. And while buyers often want the same, sometimes the sellers are not so black-andwhite, on occasion opting for a more private experience. You got it — this means attempting to sell a home before it officially hits the market. This daunting dilemma pops up more and more in this healthy housing market and can prove

exhausting for all parties involved. That is where The Unlisted comes in. This hub for hippocket listings Daylon is a website dePereira signed for agents and brokers to share properties that have yet to, or will never, hit MLS. Allie Beth Allman agent Daylon Pereira came up with the idea as a direct result of needing a better way to share and find listings. He set out to create a site that holds the business of real estate to a higher standard in regards to how information is shared. “At any given time, there are more than 500 hip pockets in

Dallas alone,” Pereira said. “In a market lacking MLS inventory, we need a place to share these listings while respecting our clients’ requests for confidentiality and non-disclosure.” To join, all a new member has to do is provide broker information and once verified, they have full access to search, post, share, and email listings within the site. Any property, and its photos, maps and video links, can be added as long as it has yet to hit MLS. “As a user, you essentially get an in-house marketing team almost free,” Pereira said. Since its market launch in February, the site has developed a following from realtors like Debbie Ingram, who used The Unlisted to share a multi-million dol-

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Designer Brings the Outdoors Inside the Home By Meredith Diers

Traci Clancy started Drift Modern after incorporating organic and sustainable materials to remodel her own home in Preston Hollow. She used her background as a teacher to integrate art with math and science.

Special Contributor Two years ago, Traci Clancy and her husband remodeled their 1956 ranchstyle house in Preston Hollow. Clancy’s vision was a modern coastal style, and she wanted to include organic and sustainable materials. “The concept of bringing the outdoors into our homes is not a new one, but one that has become more significant in modern design,” Clancy said. Clancy, her husband, and their two children, ages 5 and 8, took a family vacation in California. While there, Clancy noticed the beauty of natural driftwood scattered along the beach. She began experimenting with some collected pieces when she got back to Dallas, adding gemstones, flowers, and succulents, creating centerpieces for her mantle, foyer, and dining room table. “I loved how the arrangements gave my home a modern, organic feel,” she said. As a former elementary school teacher, Clancy didn’t have a background in design, but her favorite lesson plans were integrating art with

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math and science. Clancy noticed a hole in the market for moderately priced home décor. Soon she began selling her unique driftwood pieces in art shows, school

bazaars, and via custom orders. “I have been very fortunate to have a great word-of-mouth client base,” said Clancy, whose company is called Drift Modern.

Clancy’s art pieces also incorporate sola wood, a material derived from the tapioca plant. “The sola wood is carved into the shape of a flower,” she said. “It looks gorgeous paired with driftwood.” Clancy designs and creates her pieces in her home studio, selling 15 to 20 pieces per month. The driftwood art ranges from 12 to 30 inches long and can cost $85 to $200 per piece. “My favorite part about creating the driftwood pieces is that each piece of driftwood is a unique wonder, fashioned over time by [the] ocean, winds and sand,” Clancy said. Because of her interest in organic and sustainable materials, Clancy partnered with The Nature Conservancy. For each purchase, she makes a $2 donation to the nonprofit organization. Clancy not only creates driftwood art, but she recently expanded her business to include modern, organic-gemstone jewelry. In addition to online, the Drift Modern art pieces will be shown and available at the Hyer Elementary School, Ursuline, and Christ the King Catholic School bazaars in November.

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Modern Mile Showcases Homes for a Cause By Britt E. Stafford

People Newspapers A new home tour made its debut on Preston Hollow’s doorstep on Oct. 3. Modern Mile Dallas hosted its inaugural event by featuring six homes in a compact area bordered by Royal Lane, Midway Road, Walnut Hill Lane, and Marsh Lane. With the consultation of local architects, the group was able to whittle down a potential 40 sites to a select six. Rather than having attendees hop in their car to jump from home to home, Modern Mile Dallas selected homes within walking distance of each other, thus the name. Some of the homes on the tour were part of a nationwide Parade of Homes in 1954, which celebrated its 60th anniversary last year. When Modern Mile Dallas first discussed the idea, in 2014, the group wanted to host it during that anniversary. However, there was not enough time to plan, and the tour was postponed to this year. Modern Mile Dallas president Kathy Adcock-Smith described some of the homes like little time capsules.

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Here's a sampling of the homes from this year's Modern Mile Home Tour in Preston Hollow. “Some kept [the home] as it was originally,” said Smith. “You can easily add on to a home and still capture that great feeling.” Five of the homes were mid-century modern, built no later than the 1960s. One home stood out from the group when

the organization added a modern home built this year. Marla Hartsell, vice president of Modern Mile Dallas and charitable donation chair for the home tour, was familiar with Walnut Hill Elementary School, especially since it is

located within the same square mile as the featured houses. “I really thought, ‘I want something everyone can get behind,’” Hartsell said. The Modern Mile Dallas named Walnut Hill Elementary as the beneficiary of the tour’s

proceeds. The school intends to use the donation to renovate its indoor courtyard into a butterfly and century garden. “The courtyard over the years has become overgrown,” Walnut Hill Elementary principal Chase McLaurin said. “It’s not being used, but it’s a great space.” With these renovations, the garden will become outdoor classroom space. This space will be perfect for the kids in the school’s autism program, said McLaurin. “We’re just excited to have our community involved in the school,” McLaurin said. Despite being the organization’s first home tour, the event exceeded expectations. “When we started out, we had of an estimate of selling 300 tickets, and we sold over 1,000,” Smith said. “We’re going to be able to give a big check to Walnut Hill Elementary.” Regardless, Modern Mile Dallas intends to return for a second tour next year. “We definitely plan to do the Modern Mile Home Tour next year,” said Smith. “And this time, we’re not starting from ground zero.” Email britt.stafford@ peoplenewspapers.com SPECIAL ADVERTISING CONTENT PREMIER PRODUCERS NETWORK

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Home Prices Could Be Shifting Away From Sellers By Todd Jorgenson

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People Newspapers Amid a seasonal slowdown in the housing market this fall came possible signs that sellers might have to take their feet off the gas pedal. Home sales in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow declined sharply in September compared to June, for example, and prices showed a modest drop as well, according to statistics from the North Texas Real Estate Information System. “I think we’re seeing a little bit of a market adjustment. I don’t think it’s a downturn,” said Michelle Wood, an agent with Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. “I’m still seeing a busy market.” Although the numbers are in line with past season-

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Sold to list price

Active listings

Days on market

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$253

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4.8

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$274

96%

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4.4

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al trends, they’re still striking. Sales in the Park Cities dropped by more than 50 percent from summer to fall, and almost as much in Preston Hollow. So it makes sense that as fewer people are buying, in-

ventory is on the rise. The number of local active listings reached their 2015 peak during September, and available properties are spending longer on the market, especially in the Park Cities. “We’re starting to see a lot

of reductions,” Wood said. “It’s a great time of year to buy.” But does this signal a more widespread issue? Some industry analysts expected the Dallas market to stabilize this year after an extended period of volatility that favored sell-

ers to an exaggerated degree. Wood said that sellers can still get good value, but they might not be able to take advantage of the market as they’ve done previously. “Properties that are priced right are moving quickly,” Wood said. “Seller expectations on price got a little out of line with reality, so now we’re seeing those properties sit that were overpriced.” She said an influx of new construction is also having an impact on the health of the market. “It’s making the houses that are not new have to compete a little harder,” Wood said. “It’s a great time to list your house, but it’s good to make it as show-ready as possible and to price it correctly.” Email todd.jorgenson@ peoplenewspapers.com

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Nov. 6-7 Hyer Preschool Association Happy Holidays Bazaar at Hyer Elementary School, 4 — 8 p.m. on Nov. 6; 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. on Nov. 7

Nov. 10

The Nutcracker at Bass Performance Hall

Nov. 12-Jan. 3 Ice! Featuring Christmas Around the World at Gaylord Texan Resort, Longhorn holiday displays and ice sculptures

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University Park holiday tree lighting in Snider Plaza, 1— 6 p.m.

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Santa Claus and The Nutcracker come to NorthPark for the Salvation Army Angel Tree celebration, 10:30 a.m.

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CATTLE BARON'S BALL

Cattle Baron's chairs Tia Wynne and Mary Martha Pickens

Theresa Stambaugh, Dawn Greiner, Jude Messina, Julianne Leblanc

Andrew Eckman and Tori Sise

Charissa and Brannon Fitch

P H O T O S : E L I Z A B E T H YG A R T U A

Lauren Chapman & Tommy Shuey with Catherine and Blake Woodall

Katie and Joe Tauscher

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SOCIAL CALENDAR NOVEMBER

3 Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon, Rosine Hall, 9:30 a.m. 5 Texas Discovery Gardens Flora Award Gala, Grand Hall of Texas Discovery Gardens, 6:30 — 10 p.m. 7 Big Brothers Big Sisters Black Tie Ball, Omni Hotel, 6 p.m.

9 Council for Life Celebrating Life Luncheon, Hilton Anatole Chantilly Ballroom, 11 a.m. reception, noon luncheon 11 Friends of Wednesday’s Child Golf Classic, Topgolf at The Colony, 11 a.m. — 3 p.m. Tim McGraw performs at the end of the evening.

Lisa Silberman and Claire Johnston

12 Junior League Dallas Milestones Tim and Caren Vaught

Luncheon, Hilton Anatole, 11 a.m. check-in, noon luncheon

14 Night at the Museum, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 7 p.m. – midnight 19-21 Chi Omega Christmas Market,

Centennial Hall at Fair Park, check website for hours

21 Idlewild Club Ball, Renaissance Hotel 22 New Friends New Life Home Tour, Park Cities, 2 — 5 p.m. 23 Senior Source Spirit of Generations Luncheon, Hilton Anatole

Daniel and Sarah Friedman, Carmen and Thomas Surgent, and Lee Anne Locken

30 SMU’s Centennial Celebration of Lights

More than 3,000 philanthropic cancer fighters attended this year’s Cattle Baron’s Ball on Oct. 3, raising morethan $4 million for the American Cancer Society. Clad in boots and fringe, guests enjoyed good food and even better entertainment at Gilley’s Dallas. Tim McGraw was the headliner and capped off a raucous good time.

DECEMBER

2 Light Up Lee Park, Arlington Hall, 6 p.m. 3 Hope Cottage Leadership Council’s Ugly Sweater Party

Erin Clark & Jean Silvertooth

Susie Straubmueller, Breah Herzog, and Erin Cavanaugh

5 Crystal Charity Ball, Hilton Anatole 19 Calyx Club Winter Ball, Fairmont Hotel JA N UA RY

9 Terpsichorean Club Ball, Ritz-Carlton

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BOWLARAMA

Joe Lerer, Alex and Kelsey Carroll, and Cheryl and Cori Todd

Rickey Fanning with the kids from the Willow Falls community.

Luke Allen, Melissa Allen, Ivan Rodriguez, and Courtney Allen Cheryl Todd with Cindy and Phil Eichenholz

Bev and Larry Dale

Behind Every Door celebrated five years of its mission with a group of bowlers at Bowl & Barrel on Sept. 20. The festivities included a bowling tournament, food, and a silent and live auction.

Cynthia Nastri and Nancy Turner

Gil Sheehan and Bobby Lutz

Will Dowell, Lori Turpin, Neisha Willis, Susan Lee, and Bonnie Thompson

Bill and Mary Margaret Hickey

Hunter Stensrud, Robert Neely, Kay Stensrud, and Adair Neely

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COMING UP AT THE MEADOWS MUSEUM Thursday, November 5, 6:30-8 p.m. Music at the Meadows: Remembranza Performance by Enric Madriguera, Director of Guitar Studies in the School of Arts and Humanities, UT Dallas FREE Tuesday, November 10, 6 p.m. Bravura Portraits Lecture by Richard Ormond, CBE, independent art historian FREE Friday, November 13, 12:15 p.m. Portraits of the Duchess of Alba Gallery talk by Nicole Atzbach, Curator, Meadows Museum FREE with regular admission Thursday, November 19, 5:30-7 p.m. Insights & Outlooks Program for individuals to discover works of art through multisensory and interdisciplinary activities FREE; to register, call 214.768.4677 This exhibition is co-organized by the Meadows Museum and the Casa de Alba Foundation. A generous gift from The Meadows Foundation has made this project possible. It is part of the Museum’s Golden Anniversary, which is sponsored by The Meadows Foundation, The Moody Foundation, the Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District and the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau. Media sponsorship has been provided by The Dallas Morning News. This exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

Some angels have wings, others have tails. Baylor Scott & White Health has joined forces with Canine Companions for Independence® to bring a new philanthropically supported assistance dog training center to North Texas. The Kinkeade Campus, slated to open in November, will train assistance dogs for placement, free of charge, for people with a broad range of disabilities. People like U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Brian Boone, injured while serving his country in Afghanistan.

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JUNIOR LEAGUE BALL THEME PARTY

Christie Carter, Angela Nash, and Jan Baldwin

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Meredith Mosley and Bob White

Kelly Morton, Salem Boohaker, Jason Cwiklik, and Ashlee Weidner

Kimberly J. Yamanouchi, Nancy Gopez, and Hollee Hirzell

Elizabeth Dacus and Lisa Bhattacharya

Debbie and Nickey Oates

The 54th annual Junior League of Dallas Ball Theme Reveal party welcomed guests to Museum Tower on Sept. 22. The theme for the Feb. 20 ball is To Dallas With Love. The evening also celebrated JLD's fifth annual Milestones Luncheon speakers — Lindalyn Adams, Ruth Sharp Altshuler, and Deedie Rose.

Beverly Cahill Nelson and Kyle Nelson

Lynn McBee, Meredith Mosley, and Nikki Webb

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CHI OMEGA MARKET KICKOFF

Sally Larroca, Carolyn Peck, and Karen Gray

The Chi Omega Christmas Market kickoff event was Aug. 27 at Gypsy Wagon. The evening included sips, bites, mingling, and committee updates. The theme of this year's 38th annual market, slated for Nov. 18-21, will be "Chi Omega Candy Christmas." It will feature more than 175 handpicked vendors and is expected to draw 10,000 shoppers.

Nancy Newbold, Barb McCluer, and Kelly Little

Amanda Escobedo and Amy McAleavey PHOTOS: GEORGE FIALA

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SPIRIT OF TAOS KICKOFF

Sandy Parton and Emily Dunn

Missy Huber and Karis Pickens

Emily Dunn, Cindy Weed, Sloan Looney Dix, and Stephanie Taylor Lisa Sievers and Sandra Pomeroy

P H O T O : N AT E R E H L A N D E R

Vickie Thompson, Holly Greef, and Cathy Saxon

Sloan Looney Dix, Meredith Zidell, Elizabeth Pauleit, and Stephanie Taylor

Sher Miller and Melanie Myers

Jim Myers and Millie Winston

Steve & Cathy Saxon

Ali Ledbetter and Grant Myers

Anne Reeder & Cathy Saxon

Elizabeth Pauleit, Amy Parker, Meredith Zidell, Liz Stutts, and Matthew Muckleroy

Jack Dunn, Steve Saxon, Gary Weed, and Jim Myers

Friends of Wilkinson Center held their annual Spirit of Taos kickoff party at Melissa Benge Collection. The shopping event allowed attendees to pick out their outfits, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Wilkinson Center. The main Spirit of Taos fundraiser took place Oct. 23 at The Lot in Lakewood.

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CHANGING THE ODDS DINNER

Travis and Laura Briggs with Heather and Bill Esping

Sarah Cotton Nelson, Madeline McClure, Lisa Simmons, and Meri-Kay Star

Bill McClung with Trevor and Jan Rees-Jones

Ken and Stacey Malcolmson with Christie and Frank Scardino PHOTOS: KRISTINA BOWMAN

Karen Carroll, Holly Reed, and Jennifer Abney

Nearly 300 supporters were treated to a private dinner and address with TED Talk star Ken Robinson at the Momentous Institute's fourth annual Changing the Odds Dinner on Sept. 30 at the Hilton Anatole. Guests enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour of Momentous Institute's school and other services in advance of the Changing the Odds Conference.

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PARTNERS CARD SELLER SOIREE

Jan Ward and Nancy Walker

Debbie Munir, Ashlee Weidner, and Melissa Boler

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Metrocare Services, the largest nonprofit provider of behavioral health services in Dallas, welcomed actress and author Carrie Fisher as the keynote speaker at its annual fundraising luncheon Sept. 24 at the Hilton Anatole. Fisher has written about her struggles with bipolar disorder. Ron Corning of WFAA was the emcee.

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CAROLINE PINKSTON & FORD BINNING WEDDING - AUG. 15, 2015

aroline Nicole Pinkston and William Bradford “Ford” Binning were joined in marriage Aug. 15, 2015 at Highland Park United Methodist Church. Their ceremony was officiated by Doctor John Fiedler. A reception followed at the Dallas Country Club. Downtown Fever provided music and entertainment for the reception. The magnificent cakes were designed by Dallas Affairs. The parents of the groom hosted the rehearsal dinner at the Crescent Club on the eve of the wedding. John Cain Photography captured all the magical moments on film for posterity and wedding videography was provided by ProEdit Productions. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Philip Pinkston of University Park. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Ernest Pinkston Jr., Mr. Frederik J. Hekking, and the late Mrs. Dorothy Brown Hekking and the late Mr. Kenneth Lloyd Brown. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Jay Binning of Oklahoma City. He is the grandson of Ms. Virginia Segrato Wood, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Wood Jr., Mr. Gene Hitchock Binning, and the late Mrs. Bette Finese Binning. The bride was given in mar-

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riage by her parents and escorted down the aisle on the arm of

her father. Caroline chose a Pnina Tornai Sweetheart Mermaid

ENGAGEMENT

Horace Herald, Wesley Nathaniel Holloway, Robert Barnard Kupchynsky, Richard William Lange, Cameron Patrick Ongena, Scott Philip Pinkston Jr., and Alexander Dalton Woodward. Serving as ushers were Oliver John Allnatt, Ted William Densmore III, Earnest Joh Kristofer Jauregui, Travis Burns Jones, Ryan Bogage Kimble, Steven Briggs Mitchell, and Christopher Harris Nash. The bride is a graduate of Highland Park High School. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration in real estate finance with a minor in economics upon graduating cum laude from SMU Cox School of Business where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Caroline works for JLL as an associate in capital markets-retail investment sales. The groom is a graduate of Heritage Hall in Oklahoma City. Ford received a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering with a minor in mathematics from the Lyle School of Engineering at SMU where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He works for McMillan James Equipment Company, LP. Following their wedding trip to Antigua the couple have made their home in Dallas.

ENGAGEMENT

PRIMOS – MCWAY

BENDER - DETREMPE

r. and Mrs. Peter McDonald Primos, of Jackson, Miss., announce the engagement of their daughter, Paige Nichols Primos, to Andrew Michael McWay, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Joseph McWay of Highland Park. The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Angelo Primos and Mrs. Logan Burch Phillips and the late Mr. Phillips, all of Jackson. The groom is the grandson of Mrs. Marita Blair Snyder of Naples, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Donald David Snyder of Carefree, Ariz., and the late Dr. and Mrs. John Douglas McWay of St. Louis. The bride is a graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. She attended the University of Mississippi, where she was a member of Chi Omega fraternity. She was presented by the Debutante Club of Mississippi. Paige gradu-

gown in silk organza from Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City. Its mermaid silhouette featured a sweetheart neckline with a natural waist in silk organza with a romantic lace overlay. She completed her look with a Peter Langner tulle silk veil with organza trim and a chapel-length train. Bridesmaid dresses were from Bella and hair and makeup was by Maitee Miles. Flowers were from The Garden Gate. Musicians for the wedding ceremony were Festival Brass of Dallas, the organist was Bradley Reznicek and the soloist was Callie Nixon. Assisting the bride was her maid of honor, Catherine Walker Brim. Her bridesmaids included Kelly Eileen Anthony, Mary Ilene Binning, Sara Alison Carabasi, Stephanie Michele Dona, Kelly Binning Ongena, Sarah Elizabeth Requa, Betty Grace Roberts, Anna Christina Russel, and Jennifer Jamie Spivack. Among the members of the house party were Jennie Octavia Malone, Sarah Jane Pinkston, Lily Baldwin Toland, Elizabeth Minton Yates, and Katherine Parker Zimmer. Attending the groom was his best man Christopher Mitchell Meyers. His groomsmen included Joseph Walter Bugg, George Thomas Harwood, John Paul

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ated from the University of Mississippi Medical Center with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. Formerly a pediatric ICU nurse at Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children in Jackson, Paige is currently employed as a pediatric nurse

at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. She is a member of the Junior League of Dallas and attends Park Cities Presbyterian Church. The groom is a graduate of Highland Park High School and Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va., where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in accounting with special attainments in commerce. Andrew is currently serving as vice president of the Washington & Lee alumni association in Dallas and attends Park Cities Presbyterian Church. He is a franchise owner of Pro Martial Arts and also works in the finance industry in Dallas. The couple will exchange vows on November 14 at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson with a reception to follow at the Country Club of Jackson.

r. and Mrs. Robert Garesche Bender of University Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Carolyn (“Carly”) Bekins Bender, to Andrew Joseph DeTrempe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Joseph DeTrempe of Preston Hollow. Carly is a 2008 graduate of Highland Park High School. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the SMU Cox School of Business, and is currently attending the Yale School of Management. Andrew is a 2009 graduate of Antonian College Preparatory High School. In 2013 he received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the SMU Cox School of Business. He now works for Robertson Opportunity Capital as a hedge fund analyst. The couple plans to wed

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October 15, 2016, at Gulf Stream Golf Club in Gulf Stream, Fla.

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KATHARINE VAN AMBURGH & JERE THOMPSON W E D D I N G - S E P T. 2 6 , 2 0 1 5

atharine Clare Van Amburgh and Jere William Thompson III were married Sept. 26, 2015 at Highland Park Presbyterian Church. Rev. Brian H. Dunagan, Senior Pastor of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, and Rt. Rev. Peter Verhalen of Cistercian Abbey, Our Lady of Dallas, officiated the six o’clock ceremony, followed by an outdoor reception at Dallas Country Club. The evening before, a rehearsal dinner, hosted by the parents of the groom, was held at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Vendors included DFW Events, wedding planner; Jackson Durham Floral Event and Design, florist for the wedding, with Garden Gate Floral, for the rehearsal dinner; and Sarah Kate, Photographer. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Wheeler Van Amburgh of Dallas. She is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Harold Lee Hughey of Lufkin, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. James Franklin Whitten of Austin, Texas, and Mrs. John H. Van Amburgh and the late Mr. John H. Van Amburgh of Dallas. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jere William Thompson Jr. of Dallas. He is the grandson of Mrs. Earl R. Gaskill, the late Dr. Earl R. Gaskill, and the late Dr. Robert Lee Crews, all of Miami, Fla., and Mr. Jere William Thompson and the late Mrs. Jere William Thompson, of Dallas. The bride was escorted by her father. For her wedding, Kate wore an elegant gown of ivory silk radzimir. The ball gown featured a silk threadwork embroidered bodice and

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a full skirt. To complete her ensemble, Kate wore a custom cathedral single-tier layer veil, enhanced by a threadwork embroidery edge, which framed her face and extended beyond the train. She carried a bouquet of gardenia blossoms, ivory garden roses, and white phalaenopsis orchids, with a handkerchief from her mater-

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nal great-great grandmother. Assisting the bride as maids of honor were Miss Mary Delaney Campbell of Jackson Hole, Wyo., and Miss Ashley Francis Duncan of Dallas. Bridesmaids included Mrs. John Carter Bateman, Miss Sarah Brittany Davison, Mrs. George Carter Dunlap III, Miss Gretchen Moora Elliott,

Miss Carla Leticia Fallick, Mrs. Dale Campbell Foster, Miss Amy Suzanne Graham, Miss Rachel Alexandra Hughes, Mrs. Charles Henry Keller, Mrs. Taylor Constantine Little, Mrs. John Napton Moffitt, Miss Alison Reeve Murray, Mrs. James Jordan Rymer, Miss Sarah Catherine Thompson, Miss Catherine Margaret

Thompson, and Miss Julia Lee Thompson. The flower girl was Catherine Anne Thompson. Attending the groom as best man was the groom’s brother, Mr. Peter Crews Thompson of Dallas. His groomsmen included Mr. Kevin Robert Baker, Mr. Michael Holden Balcolm, Mr. Samuel MacNamara Bowler, Mr. William Harris Britt, Mr. Matthew Scott Cire, Mr. Robert Lee Crews III, Mr. Patrick Hadden Halpin, Mr. William Keeney Murchison, Mr. Robert Banks Newton, Mr. James Lee Perrett Jr., Mr. John Joseph Romano, Mr. Garrick Chase Smith, Mr. Sam Pace Van Amburgh, Mr. Peter Jarrett Van Amburgh, Mr. Joseph Scott Wallace, Mr. James Hall Walter, and Mr. Peter Randall Yates. The bride is a graduate of Highland Park High School. She received a Bachelor of Science in communications, from Texas Christian University, where she was also a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Kate is in the strategic event marketing group with the Corporate and Investment Bank at JP Morgan. The groom is a graduate of Cistercian Preparatory School. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Texas at Austin, where he was also a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Jere is in the capital markets and strategy group with Concho Resources in Midland, Texas. Following a wedding trip, the couple will make their home in Midland.

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NATALIE BRICKMAN & DREW WELLSFRY WEDDING - JUNE 13, 2015

atalie Frances Brickman and Andrew Lowell Wellsfry were married June 13, 2015 at The Chapel at Beaver Creek, Beaver Creek, Colo. Scott Leonard officiated their ceremony. Dining and dancing followed at the Four Seasons Resort in Vail, Colo. with music provided by East Coast Entertainment. A rehearsal dinner at Larkspur Restaurant was hosted by the parents of the groom. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Roger Brickman of Highland Park. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Roger E. Brickman, and the late Mr. Roger E. Brickman; and the late Gov. and Mrs. Edward T. Breathitt. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lowell Wellsfry of Wichita Falls, Texas. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Leroy Borders, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Maurice Wellsfry. The bride was given in marriage by her parents. For her wedding, the bride wore an elegant gown of candlelight lace from the Vera Wang Luxe Collection. The mermaid silhouette was fashioned with a fitted bod-

ice of Chantilly lace and finished with soft layers of organza and tulle. To complete her ensemble Natalie wore her mother’s diamond and pearl drop earrings and a magnificent Chantilly lace veil which swept beyond her chapel-length train. The matron of honor was her sister, Jennifer Roberts. Bridesmaids included the groom’s sister, Brittany Bandy; the bride’s sister-in-law, Claire Brickman; Mollie Crosby; Caroline Davis; Christina Dietz; Haley Hall; Ashley Holmes; Virginia Scharf; Wesley Wilson; and Kelly York. Among the members of the house party were Annesley Cole, Abby Decker, Mary Catherine Miller, Ruthie Morrison, and Laurel Pugliese. The scripture readers were Mary Catherine Miller and Laurel Pugliese. Margo Brickman, Julia Brickman, and Lyla Roberts, all nieces of the bride, were flower girls. The best man was the groom’s brother, Grayson Wellsfry. Groomsmen included the groom’s brother-in-law, Michael Bandy; the bride’s brothers Blake Brickman and Trevor Brickman; Cody Canafax; Aus-

tin Cobb; Jonathan Hiemenz; Don Johnson; Eric London; and Jeffrey Ordner. Holt Roberts, the bride’s nephew; Luke Stone; and Justin Tolentino were ushers. The ring bearers were Wells Bandy, Cort Roberts, and Rhett Roberts, all nephews of the bride and groom. The bride is a graduate of Highland Park High School. She received a Bachelor of Arts in both English and Spanish from the University of Virginia where she also served on the Honor Committee and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Natalie works for Sisters Ink Studio, a company she and her sister have recently started. The groom is a graduate of Wichita Falls High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts in finance from Southern Methodist University, where he was also a member of Pi Kappa Alpha, and a Bachelor of Science in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M. Drew is a reservoir engineer at Matador Resources Company. Following their wedding trip to Italy, the couple have made their home in Dallas.

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KYLIE WEINTRAUB & ALAN HISE WEDDING - AUG. 1, 2015

igh School sweethearts, Kylie Ann Weintraub and Alan Jacob Hise, were united in marriage on Aug. 1, 2015 at The Club at Crested Butte in Crested Butte, Colo. Family friend, Judge Jack Jones Jr., officiated the ceremony. After the couple exchanged rings and recited their vows, Kylie surprised Alan with an Aggie ring. Following the ceremony guests enjoyed a buffet dinner, preceded by cocktails on the patio, also at The Club at Crested Butte, overlooking the scenic Rocky Mountains. Dance music was provided by the Moses Jones Band from Denver. The bride and groom took to the dance floor for their first dance together for Dean Martin’s “Ain’t That A Kick In The Head.” The couple’s send off was in the father of the bride’s 1933 maroon Ford Tudor Deluxe. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Weintraub of University Park. She is the granddaughter of Cordelia V. Stovall of Dallas and the late Tom Stovall, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam

Weintraub. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Hise of University Park. He is the grandson of Mary Frances Hise of Lubbock, Texas and the late Henry Hise and the late Hubert Van de Vyver and the late Bernice Pszcskowski. The bride was given in marriage by her parents and escorted down the aisle on the arm of her father. For her wedding the bride selected a structured, ivory satin, trumpet-style gown. She completed her look with an heirloom Belgian lace veil, passed down from bride to bride on the groom’s mother’s side of the family and worn by the groom’s mother, Beth Hise, on her wedding day. Assisting the bride as maid of honor was Alex McGowen. Her bridesmaids included Hannah Hofweber, Aryn Akin, Kendall Palmer, Emily Hammack, and Megan Roepe. Craig McLaughlin, guitarist, and Lizzie Plotkin, violinist, both from Crested Butte, provided music for the ceremony. Attending the groom as best

men were his brothers, Luke Hise and Greg Hise. Groomsmen included Vance Weintraub, Barret Howell, Chad Wheiles, Rusty Bratton, and Andrew Elliott. Ushers were Zach Fichtenbaum, Jordan Raney, and Jordan McGowen. The bride is a 2008 graduate of Highland Park High School. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting with business honors from Texas A&M University, where she also later received a Masters in finance. Kylie is a Certified Public Accountant who is now employed as a senior audit associate at KPMG. The groom is also a 2008 graduate of Highland Park High School. He received a Bachelor of Science in economics from Texas A&M University. He is currently continuing his studies as a fourth year medical student at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine. Following their wedding trip to Bali, Indonesia, the couple have made their home in Dallas.

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of adults, as well.” That empowerment is what Patti O’Connor saw in her son, Kyle, after he enrolled at My Possibilities. Kyle has Down syndrome and an irresistible spirit. He graduated in 2008 from Rowlett High School, By Jacie Scott where he was an assistant manSpecial Contributor ager for the baseball team and ran the flags during football In 2006, three moms had games. Much like the mothers adult children with special who founded My Possibilities, needs who were preparing to O’Connor was concerned with her only child’s future following graduate from high school. high school. They were seeking opportunities for their children to contin“We wanted him to work ue to learn, grow, and be active where people wouldn’t stare at members of the community. him all the time,” said O’Connor, They didn’t find much. There who now works as a therapy adwere places they could go, but ministrator at My Possibilities. none with emphasis on continu“That’s what broke my heart ing education. Adults with disall the time. Even though he is abilities needed more than just higher functioning, he looks difC O U R T E SY P H O T O ferent than most people.” babysitting services, and these My Possibilities will hold its annual Santa Run Texas fundraiser on Dec. 12 in Plano. Through the organization, mothers took the first step towards making that a reality. the 25-year-old earned his first “They had a town hall meet- need, ages 18 and up. Currently, paying job. He started off volunQ U I C K FAC T S ing and they expected about a their eldest is 72. teering at Sunrise Senior Living, Their students, or “HIPsters” a senior citizen living communidozen people to show up, and WHAT: Annual Santa Run Texas ty, and was offered a position as 300 families showed up,” said as they are called (Hugely Ima server last December. He gets Lena Carrera, community out- portant People), have the opWHEN: 8 a.m. to noon, Dec. 12, 2015 reach manager at My Possibil- tion to attend five days a week to wear a tuxedo and, of course, WHERE: Dr Pepper Snapple Group Headquarters, 5301 ities. “These are families that or simply once a week. a smile to work. In May, he Legacy Drive in Plano had infants to adults and every“We’re really proud of what was nominated as employee of thing in between. Everybody we’ve been able to do in such the month, and in June he was n5-piece Santa Suit is included with registration awarded his first raise. had the same concern, and ob- a short period of time,” CarrenEnjoy hot cocoa & coffee, live music, food trucks and more viously they felt they had to do ra said. “The need here in the My Possibilities has annuincluding a Santa’s Playhouse where adults and kids can something about it.” DFW area alone is over 200,000 al fundraisers including the visit Santa What started as ideas jotted adults with special needs. When Santa Run 5K. The organizanBring a toy to donate to Toys for Tots down on a Starbucks napkin de- they opened the doors seven tion also launched a retail outveloped into My Possibilities, a years ago, they opened with 12 let, HIPStore, featuring items nonprofit organization commit- adults. Today, we’re serving 175 handcrafted by HIPsters, such ted to serving adults with dis- everyday.” ship, and health and fitness. As ing, cheer classes — you name as jewelry, artwork, candles and abilities such as autism, Down In these programs, HIP- for electives, the possibilities it,” Carrera said. “ We also more. “There’s a passion here that’s syndrome and even head in- sters learn a variety of skills, are endless. have opportunities for them juries. Established in 2008 in from how to surf the Internet to “We offer things from violin to work with our organiza- super contagious — not just Collin County, it provides con- cooking healthy dishes. My Pos- lessons, choir, guitar lessons, tion, whether it’s on the work from staff, but from all the HIPHighland Park Village - ParkCity Preston Hollow - November 2015 tinuing education for adults sibilites focuses on life skills, Special Olympics where we crew, admins, or teacher sters,” lastassismodified: Oct Carrera 8, 2015said. 1:15“You PM feel it Live area: 10”w x 3”h with disabilities at every level of prevocational training, leader- go bowling, swimming, danc- tants. We’re empowering a lot when you walk around.”

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Lineman Learning to Tackle Bipolar Past By Britt E. Stafford

People Newspapers “Who am I? How do I want to be remembered?” These questions remind former Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Charles Haley, “Who I am today determines how I’m going to be remembered tomorrow.” But for all of his toughness on the field, the five-time Super Bowl winner harbored an internal vulnerability because of his struggles with bipolar disorder. Haley never experimented with drugs or alcohol during high school. And in college, his paranoia kept him from succumbing to the party scene. He was out of control, and even hurt other guys on the team. “I was always afraid if I got drunk or high or something that they would take advantage of me and beat me up for something,” Haley told a room of 500 people at 31st annual CARE breakfast at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. Haley never felt like he fit in, making him guarded. He said he was always in attack mode, making it difficult for him to gain friends. People would refer to him as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. There were days he would walk into the locker room bouncing off the walls, followed by days he would walk in and wouldn’t say anything. Haley admitted he had difficulty accepting he might have had an emotional problem. “The best thing I’ve done was when I went to a treatment center,” said Haley, who lives in Preston Hollow. “That was the best center I ever went to because I knew everything about alcoholism and drug addiction, but I didn’t have the tools to deal with being bipolar.” It wasn’t until his daughter, Brianna, was diagnosed with leukemia that Haley turned to drugs and alcohol for comfort. “I couldn’t deal with the emotion-

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Above: Charles Haley shared his message with area high school football players on Oct. 5. Right: He is supported by former teammate Emmitt Smith and his wife, Pat. al side,” Haley said. “All I could think was that she’s going to die, so I started to do cocaine and started drinking a lot. That’s not a good recipe.” Haley recalled how he would explode at his kids. He would shut himself away in his room with bottles of alcohol, and his children would leave food at his door. Finally, his wife sent him away when he said he wanted to hurt himself. “I thought I could stop, so I didn’t get help,” Haley recalled. “Everything changed when I was honest with myself.” Things started to get better after Haley changed psychiatrists. He tried to explain to his previous psychiatrist the prescription he had was making him sleepy and

gain weight. He felt she wasn’t listening, and he stopped taking the medication. Haley switched to a different psychiatrist who listened and put him on the right medicine, allowing him to travel and reach out to other players with similar issues. In January, Haley was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His career was spent between the San Francisco 49ers and the Cowboys, earning Super Bowl titles for each team. Now Haley focuses his efforts on Tackle Tomorrow, an organization he co-founded with Bob Bowie. Through this group, Haley motivates kids to understand the importance of education, and help kids who struggle with reading and writing. Tackle

Tomorrow provides computers, installs education software, and funds instructors for after school programs in Dallas County. Before the CARE breakfast, Haley huddled with high school football players from different Dallas schools to give a pep talk with an important message. “It’s about being leaders,” Haley told them. “You have a team. You don’t have to walk in and try to make friends. ... Most kids, the reason they try to do drugs is they want to fit in. It’s just a social problem.”

Weekend Walkers Will Help Raise Money for Cancer Efforts By Britt E. Stafford

People Newspapers Sixty miles. Three days. One cause. The Susan G. Komen Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day is winding through the area for its 11th year, and part of that route will run right through Preston Hollow and the Park Cities. The walk, which is one of seven held across the country, will take place Nov. 6-8. Walkers, either individually or as part of a team, will travel 15-20 miles each day. The trekkers will start at Collin Creek Mall in Plano with

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an opening ceremony before hitting the pavement at 7 a.m. Nov. 6. A mob of pink is expected to

make its way through Preston Hollow via Forest Lane the afternoon of Nov. 6. Wayfarers will spend two nights at the 3-Day Camp where they will be able to bond with fellow walkers and rest after a long day. Local residents can expect the mass in pink to be flooding the area on Sunday, Nov. 8, on their way to the finish line. A public cheer station will be set up at Curtis Park in University Park from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Walkers will follow a trail

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The Susan G. Komen Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day will wind through the Park Cities and Preston Hollow on Nov. 6-8.

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ooray! The fall feasting season is here — two holidays which bring us together with friends, family, and tables upon tables of fabulous, festive food. Breaking tradition to serve new and alternative holiday dishes can draw sneers and tears, so what I’ve done the last several years is stuck with the classics, but made them from scratch. Take one of my family’s favorites — green bean mushroom casserole with crispy onions on top. Instead of frozen beans and canned onions and soup, fresh beans are in-season, the “soup” part is relatively simple to whip up, and fried onions are easy to pull off fried in a pan or even oven baked (for less grease). There are lots of from-scratch recipes for this classic available online. I've played with different nut creams instead of dairy and switched up broths, and it's always delicious. You can keep them straight or modify as you like when you are in control of all the ingredients. Cranberry sauce is so easy, it’s hard to believe it found mass success cylindrical and jellied from a can. Frozen or fresh berries, plus water, plus sugar, and a little citrus over heat — that’s it. You can get

CONTINUED FROM 52 along Exall Lake before hitting their last public cheer station at the Historic West End on Ross Avenue. The event culminates with a closing ceremony in Dallas, where participants will celebrate their efforts and support of the fight against breast cancer. Since 2005, the Dallas/Fort Worth 3-Day has raised $57 million. Each walker pledges to raise $2,300 or more as a part of their commitment to support the organization. Seventy-five percent of the proceeds help support Susan G. Komen’s Research and Training Grant program and health

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SENIOR LIVING GETS LUXURIOUS Demand for amenities fuels trends

IN THE AREA Here are just a few senior living options in proximity to the Park Cities. n Windsor Senior Living n Meadowstone Place

By Britt E. Stafford

People Newspapers As baby boomers become senior boomers, the need for senior living communities is growing. So developers are tapping into the market by looking at more amenities and perks to attract future residents. Ventana by Buckner, a new high-rise project, will open just south of NorthPark Center in 2018. As with other new communities, Buckner is working to differentiate from other senior living options. “We are going to have so many seniors without enough places for them to move,” said Mary Greer, marketing director of Ventana. Couples are looking for senior living communities at younger ages, said Greer, with the average age of people who have already signed up for Ventana being 74. Many communities have a waiting list, and starting the search early can mean less of a hassle when it comes time to make the big move. As more people begin looking around at a younger age, new communities eliminate the need

n Sunrise at Hillcrest n The Forum at Park Lane n Monticello West n Edgemere n Caruth Haven Court

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Tradition – Lovers Lane incorporates the growing trend of all-inclusive amentities. for newcomers to wait for an opening. More than ever, developers are considering amenities during the design process. Rather than the current livework-play model that's popular on mixed-use projects, developers working on senior living communities focus more on just the live-play aspects. Communities like Ventana gear toward a resort-style atmosphere. While each is

different, both offer similar features, such as inclusive services, restaurant-style dining, state-of-the-art fitness centers, indoor pool and spas, and more. The living components of these communities have also been changing. “There had to be more of a merger of apartments, housing component, the medical component, and the social component,” said James Stroud,

founder and CEO of Stroud Companies, a real-estate firm focused on senior living. “We are not a real estate business, we are an operating business, caring for seniors and their needs.” Stroud gears projects toward an aspect he called person-centered care. Rather than focusing on the building, Stroud’s company determines what the residents' interests are, and what their physical

abilities are, and provides the programming to enhance those needs. According to Stroud, the previous trend in senior living communities was to construct one large neighborhood. Current trends reflect those seen in university housing. Communities are being divided into separate neighborhoods with residential wings and a common area in a dormitory setup. Ventana, which will be a 12-story high-rise, will be set up for a maximum of 12 apartments on each floor, reflecting this neighborhood trend. Along with the many all-inclusive, resort-style amenities, Ventana features another trend: a guarantee of care. “You’ll never be asked to leave,” said Greer. “We take care of you even after you’ve outlived your means. It’s a very

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Jewelry Designer Finds Inspiration Rooted in Personal Tragedy By Kelly Ervine

Special Contributor Britt Harless sees her jewelry as a chance to turn the most devastating circumstances into something beautiful. Two years ago, Harless’s best friend died suddenly, leaving behind Harless’s two teenage goddaughters. Her father had a second stroke, and she became his main caregiver. Then her 9-year old dog got cancer and died. The Park Cities resident didn’t just feel sad — she felt helpless. When Harless was at her lowest, she would go outside and study the oak trees in her back-

yard. Nature was a balm to her soul as she studied the curves of the bare trees in the deepest Dallas winter. “The ebbs and Britt Harless flows of branches knotting in different directions were so gorgeous. I started paying more attention to the natural patterns and textures all around me, and it turned my heart to more hopeful, positive thinking,” Harless said. “Even when the trees were bare, they still represented strength, nurture, protection, and resilience. Their stoic, imperfect beauty was

stunning. Inspired by their message of annual renewal, I started to sketch again, and once I started I couldn’t stop. I found my way back to a central creative passion that I had left behind years ago, and that led to BAHZ.” The collection that sprouted from those sketches is an artistic interpretation of both the oak trees in her yard and the driftwood branches Harless’s mother would collect when she was growing up. The BAHZ debut collection is called “Winter Branches in Bastille,” a name that springs from Harless’s French roots, which her family brought with them when

they were one of the first 100 European settlers in Texas. Bastille is a prison and site of revolution, and Harless wanted a collection name that reflected the way nature set her free. Each handcrafted piece is named for a street around the prison monument in Bastille. The collection evolved from Harless’s previous work in jewelry design, and she felt it was revolutionary enough to demand a rebranding of her company from beadwork-based Bohem Unique Gems to BAHZ, which is named for her initials,

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People Newspapers Highland Park officials have been urging residents to conserve water for the past decade, and it appears the residents are listening. Their reward might provide a sense of sticker shock when HP homeowners open their next water bill. The town is raising water and sewer rates by 12.5 percent in its most recent budget, which took effect Oct. 1. The primary reason for the spike is a severe drop in water usage during the first eight months of the year — a decrease of 87.8 million fewer gallons, to be exact. Yet the town needs water revenue as part of its annual budget as part of a pay-asyou-go plan to avoid issuing debt to pay for infrastructure projects. In fact, water fees will be the main funding source for more than $2.7 million in utility system improvements in 2016. “The water usage has been down. We can attribute that to water conservation and the wetter spring that we had,” said Lt. Lance Koppa, HP community relations officer. “The water rates were adjusted to make up the difference for that anticipated loss in revenue.” So while knee-jerk cynics might view the sharp price hike as a sign of greed, Koppa said it offers an incentive for further conservation efforts. “It should not be a surprise,” he said. “There’s been a lot of messaging about the importance of water conservation. As the global message hits home, you really see it at the local level, which is potentially what we’re seeing.” Koppa said for those who have curbed their water usage significantly, their bills shouldn’t change much because they’ll be paying a higher rate for a smaller amount. Like the water rates, the town’s budget for utility system improvements is reviewed every year by the finance department. If the water rate doesn’t increase, HP wouldn’t have enough money for the

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Church Reaches Outside Its Walls to Millennials By Paige Skinner

Special Contributor Combining religion and social awareness, Central Christian Church provides an outlet for millenials to make a difference. “This generation is much more concerned with social justice, with action,” said Kristina Fleming, associate minister of Central Christian Church. “Not that our older church generation is not, but this generation I think is unlike any other that we’ve seen.” Fleming’s observations stem from working as a youth min-

ister for a church in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and now as Central’s new associate minister. She has noted that younger people want to do more than just visit church — they want to get involved. To help bring more young people to church, Fleming has created a program called Explore Dallas, where millennials meet every other Wednesday to discuss — and often take action — about issues that matter to them. Whether the group meets in a park one Wednesday to discuss worldly issues, or sends a representative to a meeting about Syrian refugees coming to

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Dallas, Fleming said Explore Dallas aims to make a difference. She saw a need for a program like this when she moved to Dallas, and has been running it since this summer. Fleming, who is also a millennial, thinks she knows where the mindset comes from. “We’re in this post-modern mindset, where we grew up where there were a lot of scandals with authority,” she said, “and so for us, I think we have a harder time trusting people who are in authority because we’ve seen all of these things go terribly wrong, or we just blindly gave money and it was being used for not what it was supposed to be. I think our mindset is that we’re taught to question, much more than the generation above us was, and especially questioning authority.” Debbie Chisolm, co-pastor of Central Christian Church, said she wants the church to be an important part of the Dallas landscape. “We want to encourage newcomers and old-timers to explore Dallas and hopefully fall in love with the people and places and that make Dallas an exciting and unique city,” Chisolm said. “Along the way our greatest hope is to create opportunities to experience God in the city."

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TOURS OPEN UP HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS THE TOURS

By Britt E. Stafford

PEOPLE NEWSPAPERS It can be fun to take a look inside someone else’s home. It can even be inspiring for a new home project that might be on the brain. Three organizations are hosting home tours this fall that may help with that endeavor, and support some good causes along the way. Bringing the holidays to the home is easy to do when you’re properly inspired. The Dallas Woman’s Forum 16th annual Holiday Home Tour is returning to the historic Alexander Mansion as a part of its annual celebration, “Christmas Magic.” “It’s really beautiful because [Alexander Mansion] is one of the two mansions left on Ross,” said Sharon Cooper, DWF public relations chair. “We celebrate to the nines.” The tour will take place on Dec. 3-6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets include a tour of the mansion and access to the specialty boutique. Visitors may also purchase tickets for a holiday bistro, served daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations for lunch must be made in advance. Proceeds from the tour benefit preservation of the mansion as well as the forum's charities: Landauer ChildCare Group Center, Alley’s House, and the Birdie Alexander School. DWF also will offer a can-

AIA: Homes: Addresses to be announced two weeks prior to tour. When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 14-15 Tickets: $25 in advance at hometourdallas.com or $30 at the door; $10 individual home pass.

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dlelight tour on Dec. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. This sneak peek allows guests to enjoy a different view of the mansion in the evening. Tickets are $75 for this cocktail event. The Armstrong Bradfield Preschool Association will host its 17th home tour on Dec. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The tour will highlight four homes, including a modern on University Boule-

vard, a creole-style on Drexel Drive, a historic home on Westway Avenue, and an Allie Beth Allman estate listing. “We are featuring some gift items like a holiday shop-around at each of the homes that people can pick up last-minute holiday gifts,” said Jennifer Bergen, ABPA home tour co-chair. “The money raised from this event goes to fund and help the kin-

dergarten and first grade at Armstrong and Bradfield.” In the past 16 years, the ABPA has raised more than $675,000 for schools through the tour. The ninth annual American Institute of Architects Dallas Tour of Homes on Nov. 14-15 will feature seven homes across Dallas, including the Preston Hollow area. From modern to mid-century ranch-style, each

home has a different style for those with different tastes to enjoy. “We think the home tour is a great opportunity for people to see residential architecture that demonstrates the unique value that architects bring to the project,” said event cochair Daniel Day. Email britt.stafford@ peoplenewspapers.com

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MIS Student is Set to Hit a High Note By Karly Hanson

People Newspapers Mark Hancock was 4 years old when he traveled to New York with his family. When he heard a man playing a saxophone on a bench for passersby, he started dancing. “A huge crowd formed around [Mark] and the man ended up splitting the money with him,” said Mark’s mother, Belinda Hancock. Mark has always taken to music, dancing and perMark forming. Now 11, he will Hancock play a supporting role in the world premiere of fourtime winning Tony director Terrence McNally’s new opera Great Scott. The Dallas Opera production will run Oct. 30 through Nov. 15. The opera is about a successful performer, Arden Scott (Joyce DiDonato), who decides to come home and save her local opera house. Mark plays Tommy Taylor, who is cast in the opera the house is performing. While this is not Mark’s first production, it is his first opera. He said the hardest part of the role is learning how to pronounce the Italian words his character. In addition to acting, Mark also attends McCulloch Middle School, and takes gymnastics, tap dancing, ballet, and voice lessons. Gymnastics and tap dancing are his favorite.

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He auditioned for his first show when he was 5 at the Dallas Theater Center. He was cast as Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol there for two years. “He has never done children’s theater,” Belinda said. “He just moved straight up to professional paid roles, even when he was 5.” Great Scott was composed by Jake Heggie and written by McNally (Kiss of the Spider Woman). It’s their first collaboration since Dead Man Walking in 2000, and will be the Dallas Opera’s season opener.

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The home at 6311 Northport Drive is listed by Elly Holder and Gretchen Brasch for $6,350,000. The Briarwood home at 4535 Elsby Avenue is listed by Jeff Mitchell for $499,900. The gorgeous single-owner home at 3444 Amherst Avenue is close to UP Elementary School, UP Pool and Snider Plaza. Listed by Becky Frey for $1,699,000. Citing a strong market and the decision by the Federal Reserve Bank to hold steady on interest rates, smart sellers know that Dallas is teaming with buyers are ready to move. For more exceptional homes, go to briggsfreeman. com. 3444 Amherst Avenue Situated on a fabulous block in University Park, this gorgeous single-owner home is close to UP Elementary School, UP Pool and Snider Plaza. Elegant interiors offer charm and comfort including formal living and dining rooms complete with hand scraped hardwood floors, large windows and a stunning cast stone fireplace. Upstairs are three guest bedrooms, master suite, powder bath, landing and utility room. Listed by Becky Frey for $1,699,000 3315 Southwestern Boulevard This magnificent home is loaded with grace and charm yet incorporates all of the newer amenities of today’s lifestyle. In a neutral palette, the formals are beautifully appointed. The updated kitchen boasts white marble counters and island a glass brick backsplash, Wolf stainless appliances, double ovens, warming drawer, and a Subzero. Windows open to view outstanding innovative landscape design work in a stone terrace, lush greenery and plantings, detailed stone handwork, and a stacked stone fire pit. Listed by Carol Storey for $1,725,000. President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. For more information see briggsfreeman.com.

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The Andalusian architecture of southern Europe inspired the stucco and Chicago antique brick exteriors of this LIKE NEW residence. Inspired by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, this custom-designed, contemporary residence focuses on function, flow, and clarity. Hand-cut Oklahoma field stone, brick and wood are used to integrate the interior and exterior creating strong elements in the open spaces. Custom tiles from French Brown surround the tower windows. Roof, gutters and downspouts are copper. Clerestory windows, which line the gallery, and the open floor plan encourage free movement of natural light. The materials, design and amenities throughout are of a quality that exceeds market expectations. Contact Juli Harrison for a showing: 214-207-1001 or juli.harrison@alliebeth.com.

The Devonshire and Briarwood areas offer residents a true, old-fashioned neighborhood community bursting with green spaces, a variety of lot sizes, mature trees and a commitment to preserving the tranquil beauty of the area. For those working in Downtown Dallas, the commute is just minutes doorto-door. It is close to the shops and businesses that line Lovers Lane, including Inwood Village. 4535 Elsby Avenue A prized 75x150 lot in the coveted Briarwood neighborhood features beautiful, towering trees plus a wide and deep lot that’s a perfect building site. Bring your builders or home owners looking for a spacious lot to build on and some green space left over to enjoy. Listed by Jeff Mitchell for $499,900 5612 Bryn Mawr Drive A classic Devonshire cottage is framed by mature trees with inviting covered porch. This charming home has a light filled formal living room with fireplace which opens to the formal dining room. The black and white kitchen has stainless appliances and an adjoining breakfast room with door to access the back yard. Listed by Amy Detwiler for $675,000 5718 Stanford Avenue Handsome hardwoods and charming plantation shutters throughout greet you in this four-bedroom Devonshire home featuring elegant arched doorways and beautiful white columns, formal dining, a butler’s pantry complete with a wine fridge, cabinets, and a generous walk-in pantry. Listed by Becky Frey for $1,295,000 President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. For more information see briggsfreeman.com.

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Prime new listing at 7810 Amherst Avenue is offered by Paige & Curt Elliott of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate for $1,219,000. This brick and stone beauty sits on a quiet cul-desac block in HPISD. High ceilings and large windows create a spacious feel throughout. Upstairs, master suite overlooks pool-sized backyard, with easy access to full-size laundry room and three bedrooms. Kitchen features stainless KitchenAid appliances, granite and generous storage. Optional fifth bedroom or study downstairs. Two car garage plus outdoor fireplace. To schedule a showing, call 214-478-9544 or email elliott@daveperrymiller.com. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate, an Ebby Halliday Company, is a member of Luxury Portfolio International.

Deciding to move up, move out or move onto a new phase of life brings up many questions that can be answered by an expert agent who can advise on strategies for making the most of today’s market. One agent from Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty recently met with clients considering a move to a smaller, lock and leave home that would allow them to travel easily during their post parenting years. After assessing the cost of utilities, taxes, insurance, maintenance and more for their aging home, the couple determined that a new home in a zero-lot line neighborhood would be a better investment and free up assets that could be used for travel and adventure. Another agent worked with a family to outline a twoyear plan to sell their current home and lease in one of Downtown’s beautiful high-rise homes. The family wanted to sell during a strong market and have the flexibility to take advantage of an upcoming relocation opportunity. They’re truly enjoying the move to urban living. The strong market is continuing, with serious buyers looking for well-maintained, well-priced homes that they can move into by the start of the new school year. Now is a great time to consult with a professional agent who understands the value of the right home for your phase of life. President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. For more information see briggsfreeman.com.

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Grand Vie Showcases Luxury Living The fall/winter 2015 edition of Grand Vie: Luxury in Living magazine recently mailed to homes across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Grand Vie is the luxury-home publication of Ebby Halliday Realtors and the newest member of the Ebby Halliday Companies, Fort Visit grandviemagazine. Worth-based Williams com to view the fall/ Trew Real Estate. Grand Vie is diwinter 2015 edition of rect-mailed to approxGrand Vie: Luxury in imately 60,000 highLiving. net-worth households. Charity and event placement is also a significant part of the distribution strategy – placing luxury homes listed by Ebby Halliday and Williams Trew in front of North Texas’ luxury homebuying audience. “Not only has our magazine’s distribution grown significantly across North Texas, it also includes some of the very best luxury real estate companies outside of our local market, in such locations as Beverly Hills/LA, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, Palm Beach, Newport Beach, Santa Barbara and Vail,” says Randall Graham, vice president and director of marketing for Ebby Halliday Realtors. In addition to featuring many of Dallas-Fort Worth’s premier luxury properties, the 18th edition of Grand Vie offers a special section for farm & ranch properties; “Houses of Art,” showcasing some of the area’s top cultural events of the season; fall-inspired recipes from local celebrity chefs Kirstyn Brewer of Victor Tangos and Blaine Staniford of Grace Restaurant; and LuxeTrends, showcasing a collection of the latest luxury lifestyle must-haves. Also in the fall/ winter edition: real estate insider Candy Evans’ take on the North Texas ranch market. To view the digital version of Grand Vie, visit grandviemagazine.com.

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The fabulous Tudor residence at 4117 Windsor Parkway (4117windsor.daveperrymiller.com) has been in the same family for more than 30 years. However, a curated team of professionals redesigned and expanded the home, circa 2003-2004, to include more than 6,300 square feet over three floors. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate’s Ralph Randall is offering the property at $2,875,000. The façade features a slate roof, cross timbers, stone chimneys, and herringbone-patterned brick. Inside, the extensive use of hardwood, tile, and plaster wall surfaces are consistent architecturally. Ceiling heights are exceptional, and natural light traverses the living spaces. The living room, dining room, and family room appoint the first floor, along with an updated kitchen and breakfast room and beautiful sunroom in addition to two half-baths. The second floor houses a sumptuous master suite, a bedroom suite with a sitting room and private bath, an office, and an exercise room. The third floor contains two bedrooms, a bath, a common room, and the laundry room. There are full quarters atop a three-car garage. The tranquil backyard offers a linear lap pool with an adjoining spa, a convenient outdoor kitchen, and an outdoor living area with a fireplace. To schedule a private showing of 4117 Windsor, contact Ralph at 214-217-3511. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (daveperrymiller.com) is an Ebby Halliday Company with five locations that specialize in marketing the key areas of the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, Uptown, Lakewood, East Dallas, and Kessler Park. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate is a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International (luxuryportfolio.com).

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French Chateau at Woodland Drive

Built in 2003 and redesigned in 2008, the French chateau at 5828 Woodland Drive features many unique details that you won’t find at other Preston Hollow estates. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate’s Christine McKenny and Megan Stern are marketing the 0.87-acre property for $5,700,000. Shaded by mature trees, the gated front yard provides a substantial area for children to play. The front door faces north, but the estates immediately to the west and south both face west, so the owners of 5828 Woodland get to enjoy views of ample green space beyond their own property lines. The entire master suite is wired for audio. The bedroom features an Italian marble fireplace, an exterior door, and a coffee bar with a small fridge. There are two walk-in closets, and “hers” is truly a showpiece. The tub, rain shower, and counters in the master bath are finished in circular Sicis mosaic tiles imported from Italy. When the light is right — and it often is, given the windows that offer views of both yards — the tiles shimmer in a rainbow of colors. To schedule a showing of this unique estate, contact Megan Stern at 214-912-0425. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (daveperrymiller.com) is an Ebby Halliday Company with five locations that specialize in marketing the key areas of the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, Uptown, Lakewood, East Dallas, and Kessler Park. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate is a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International (luxuryportfolio.com).

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is favorite aircraft is the PT-13. You would have to Google to find a replica or go to a flight museum. It’s the old open cockpit bi-plane that looks like what the Red Baron flew in World War II. That’s because Col. R.L. Wood learned to fly in the early 1940s on just such an airplane. But it was cargo planes that he flew under the command of General “Hap” Arnold in the Pacific theatre that makes him a war hero. “Woody,” as this tall Texan has always been known, was among a small cadre of pilots who “flew the hump” during the War. For the uninitiated, which is just about everyone, we weren’t the only ones trying to beat back the Japanese in World War II. While Ike and the allies were wrangling Hitler in northern Africa and Europe, the U.S. and its allies, particularly the Australians and the Chinese, were tackling the Japanese. While the Navy and Marines were island hopping or “leap-frogging” into Tokyo in well-known battles like Iwo Jima, the Allies including the Chinese were fighting them in China, Burma, and Indonesia. To supply the troops, pilots like Woody transported tons of munitions and supplies flying out of India, over northern Burma into southern China, over the impossibly high Himalayas, “flying the hump.” The Chinese were astounded. “They were pretty intimidated by us. But they gave us a real treat — scrambled eggs for chow. That was pretty good during the war,” recalls the nonagenarian. Since the end of that war, there has been a memorial honoring U.S. pilots in southwestern China. The Japanese were more than intimidated. They were defeated. The airplane had only just been invented during the childhood of this farm boy from Wingate, Texas, one of eight children. Woody did not want to farm and the war was looming. He signed up with the Army Air Force — as it was then known — and was sent to Reno, Nev., to learn to fly in the mountains. Now, at age 94, he’s tucked away in the memory unit at a local senior center, having outlived two wives. At a striking 6 feet with twinkly blue eyes, he’s very dear to several ladies at the center. He has to pause and struggle a bit, but he lights up and laughs recalling the hijinks in the cockpit as the pilots teased each

LEN BOURLAND other over the radio on boring nine- and 10-hour flights with games of “Who dat?” much like any Cajun Saints fan. He recalls Chiang Kai-shek fleeing to Formosa, now Taiwan, as the revolutionary Mao took over China. For his service did not end at the Armistice. Woody made a career out of piloting for 40 years and was in Vietnam before his service ended. In addition to certificates of thanks from the commanding general of the Army Air Force (Arnold) and his commander in chief, Harry Truman, there’s the “Breast Order Yun Hui with Ribbon” awarded with thanks from the Chinese government, and several commendation medals and letters for meritorious service. A dozen years ago, when he escorted his granddaughter down the aisle, his uniform was laden with medals. So when the slightly bored but pleasant nursing-care young attendant went over to his supper table at 4:30 p.m., which is chow time for the elderly, and cooed to “Woody” like a mother would a child about the menu, I just had to let her know that she was talking to Col. Woods — war hero, a man whose life would be a superhero action film, a man who is just one of the reasons she was speaking English and not German or Japanese. Her entire demeanor changed and her eyes bugged out, as should all of ours. Note: the local chapter of M.O.W.W. (Members of World Wars) and Daughters of World War II seek to identify and honor just such veterans. Let’s help them. No telling what gold we could mine from our senior centers. And for all those history students, the “Happy Warriors,” consisting of more than 150 WWII veterans, meet with a sack lunch at the Frontiers of Flight Museum on the fourth Friday of the month. Run with those cell-phone recorders and honor a vet by learning his (very important) story. Nov. 11 is Woody’s 70th Veteran’s Day. Len Bourland can be reached at len@lenbourland.com.

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ames Ralph Wood, Jr. died in his home on Sunday, Oct. 11 following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sally Muire, three children, son, James Ralph Wood, III and wife Joanne of Plano, his daughter Dorothy Lee Wood of Dallas and son Clinton H. Wood and wife Susan of Dallas, three grandchildren, Gena Wunderlick of Louisville, KY, Andrew Stacy Wood of Plano and Clarke Hopkins Wood of Dallas, two great grandchildren, Alexandra and Tristan Thrailkill of Louisville, KY. Three step grandchildren Robert Heath and his wife Kim of San Francisco, CA, Ryan Heath of Dallas, and Patrick Heath of Plano, also survive him. He was born in Sherman, Texas on Sept. 16, 1926 to the marriage of James Ralph Wood and Kathleen Cook. The family shortly moved to Dallas, and Wood graduated from its public schools. In 1943 he entered the junior college of the New Mexico Military Institute, but left after one year to serve in the U. S. Navy for the remainder of World War II. Upon honorable discharge he entered Southern Methodist University where he obtained a BA degree in 1949. He then entered the law school at the

University of Texas, receiving his LLB degree in 1951. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta and government honorary Pi Sigma Alpha. Wood engaged in the active practice of law for 40 years, first as a member of the firm Scurry, Scurry, Pace & Wood, then with the Law Department of Southwestern Life Insurance Company where he became Vice President & Special Counsel. Upon early retirement from Southwestern Life, he joined Great American Reserve Insurance Company as Vice President & General Counsel, serving until final retirement in July, 1991. During his active years in the practice of law, Wood was a member of the State Bar of Texas, a Life Senior Fellow of the Dal-

las Bar Foundation, and the Legal Section of the American Council of Life Insurance. He was a past chairman of the Corporate Counsel Section of the Texas Bar, the Legislative Committee of the Texas Life Insurance Association, and the New Mexico Life Insurance Guaranty Association. In addition he served as Chairman of the Board of the Visiting Nurse Association of Dallas and the VNA Foundation and was a trustee of Grace Presbyterian Village. He was a past member of the Idlewild, Terpsechorean and Calyx clubs. Wood served at Highland Park Presbyterian Church as Sunday School teacher, Deacon, Elder and trustee. He was a volunteer in a number of civic and charitable organizations and especially enjoyed a LIFT service of teaching English and reading to inmates at the Dallas County Jail. A memorial service was held at Highland Park Presbyterian Church on Oct. 14. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Visiting Nurse Association, 1600 Viceroy Dr, Dallas, TX 75235, the Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 3821 University Blvd., Dallas, TX 75205 or to the charity of the donors choice.

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Les Femmes du Monde honored realtor Virginia Cook as its Woman of the Year at a gala on Oct. 14 at the Dallas Country Club. The event supported the event's two beneficiaries, Children's Health Children's Medical Center, and the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. Cook was integral in the start of the residential division of Henry S. Miller Real Estate Brokerage. In 1999, she launched Virginia Cook, Realtors, which today is comprised of more than 400 realtors and staff.

Christ the King Catholic School was designated a 2015 Blue Ribbon School of Academic Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. The school earned its only previous Blue Ribbon designation in 1994. The school, which serves kindergarten through eighth grade, earned the honor based on student achievement on standardized tests, as well as an evaluation of curriculums, best practices, innovations, and partnerships. School officials will be honored at a ceremony on Nov. 8 in Washington, D.C.

As Halloween approaches, here there a couple of options for Highland Park and University Park residents and their costumed kiddos in addition to the usual trick-ortreating. The Highland Park Library is adding a Halloween theme to its weekly Story Time sessions on Oct. 28-30. Babies are welcome on Oct. 28, followed by toddlers on Oct. 29 and preschoolers on Oct. 30. Each starts at 10 a.m. The University Park Public Library invites families for a special event from noon to 5 p.m. on Oct. 31. The festivities will include Halloween crafts, a "spooky" story time, and plenty of treats and trinkets.

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Rural upbringing gives toughness to HP defender By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers Joseph Sweeney grew up around fields that didn’t have goal posts or yard lines. It wasn’t until middle school that he left the rural pastures behind and started chasing receivers instead of cattle. How Sweeney came to Highland Park High School from Scurry, a community of about 700 residents in southern Kaufman County, is a family matter. But the cornerback knows that among his big-city teammates, the circumstances behind his small-town upbringing are pretty unique. “You don’t have [agriculture] classes at Highland Park,” Sweeney said. “There are hundreds of kids in the hall-

way here, and there it’s like 300 people in the whole school. There’s cows on the school campus.” Indeed, Sweeney is probably one of the few HPHS students to have taken a wood shop class, something he did when he returned to Scurry-Rosser High School during the first semester of his junior year. He returned to HPHS last spring, and this season has emerged as one of the top defensive players for the Scots. For Sweeney, coming back to HP for his senior year meant reuniting with many of the same guys who shared the field with him from seventh through 10th grade. Last year, Sweeney was an all-district defensive back at Scurry-Rosser, a Class 3A school that competes alongside Sunnyvale, Commerce, and Caddo Mills. He admits the atmosphere at games there is quite different. “I loved playing in the country, but it took a little getting used to,” Sweeney said. “Here I get to play with my friends.” Sweeney also plans to compete during the spring track season as a sprinter and jumper, although he wasn’t always an

athlete. Still, the physical labor from his chores while living on the family farm during elementary school likely prepared him well. “I remember chopping wood and throwing hay bales,” said Sweeney, who also was attacked by stray geese one time while bringing groceries from the car into the house. HP head coach Randy Allen said Sweeney is typically matched up against the top receiver on opposing teams. He’s also seen some limited action as a receiver and kick returner. “He’s a good cover guy but he’s also a good tackler,” Allen said. “He’s got great ball skills and hand-eye coordination. We couldn’t be more pleased with his effort and his attitude.” Sweeney is one of several new starters this season for the HP defense. Yet as the Scots contend for another playoff spot in District 10-6A, he’s confident that the unit will continue to improve. “We’ve proven to each other how good we can be if we put our mind to it,” he said. “Once we hit our full potential, there’s going to be no stopping us.”

Prior to last season, everything seemed new for the Highland Park girls basketball team — a new coach installing a new system with a handful of new players. Combine that with enduring their first season at the Class 6A level, and there would have been plenty of excuses for the Lady Scots to stumble. Yet the first season under head coach Nicole Villarreal instead wound up with HP winning 20 games, including one in the playoffs, and finishing as the runner-up in District 10-6A. Now, with the up-tempo system firmly installed and eight returnees who played significant minutes a year ago, players and coaches expect to build off their success. “It was exciting to watch them progress,” Villarreal said. “Now the expectations are higher and everyone knows their role. There will be plenty of depth

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Disappointing Finish Fuels Fresh Start for Scots By Todd Jorgenson

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People Newspapers It was a moment that Highland Park boys basketball players and coaches would rather forget, when the Scots squandered a lead in the closing minutes against Richardson Pearce in the final game of last season, causing them to miss the playoffs for the first time in almost 20 years. Yet the memories of that February evening are still vivid, thanks to a locker-room poster that conveys Pearce’s jubilation and HP’s disappointment. It’s an image the Scots see every day, and it serves as motivation heading into a new season. “We don’t want to relive that,” said HP guard Stefon Jauregui. “Our 6A debut didn’t turn out the way it should have.” Indeed, the Scots might assume a rare underdog role after finishing with a 15-16 overall record and placing sixth in District 10-6A during their first season at the state’s highest classification. “To come so close and not make it was not pleasant,” said HP head coach David Piehler. “It took me a while to get over that.” HP returns five players from last year’s team, including Pete Davis, who led the

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