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HATHAWAY RESEMBLANCE GIVES HP NATIVE A TASTE OF HOLLYWOOD 38

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LIVING WELL Former drug addict finds catharsis in running 29 COMMUNITY

Teaching tolerance: PCBC pastor preaches about racial harmony 39

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’ve had a little family time this summer — a family reunion, which we try to do every 3-5 years, followed by an annual sisters weekend we call “Sistapalooza,” then a visit with in-laws in Oklahoma, and then a niece’s wedding in Trout Lake, Wash., which was a wonderful reprieve from our 100-plus degree temperatures. I come from a large family; I have seven brothers and five sisters — a “baker’s dozen,” as my dad would say. My dad passed away when seven of us were still at home. My mom is an amazing lady; she raised the remaining kids all on her own. Well, I take that back. She had help from all of us. In difficult times, that’s what families do — they pull together and get through adversity. At least that’s what we did. We got jobs to help out, took on extra chores, and helped out with the younger ones. I can’t imagine going through a difficult situation without my faith and the love and support of my family and friends. In this edition, we have two stories of human triumph over tragedy in our Living Well section. Donna Kohler spent 532 days in the hospital due to a succession of medical conditions. She talks about overcoming her despair and loneliness through her relationship with God and the staff at the hospital. “The doctors’ and nurses’ lives became my life,” she said. She was also able to rekindle her relationship with her daughter.

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Then there’s Julie Cattell, who was a high-school dropout and was arrested at 17, and ultimately ended up with five felony charges. Through the help of a friend who believed in her and encouraged her, she renewed her interest in running. She was good at it, so her friends encouraged her to compete and to challenge herself, and now she’s training for the U.S. Olympic trials. We hope these stories and others have touched you and maybe inspired you. We can all reach out to those around us — family members, friends and neighbors, you never know what a difference you could make in someone’s life. Do you know someone that has made a difference? We’d love to hear from you. Pat Martin, Publisher pat.martin@ peoplenewspapers.com

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POLICE SKU LD U GGE RY of the M O N T H T WO F E E T UND E R At 2:48 p.m. on July 20, a reckless driver in a white Nissan Versa ran over the feet of a pedestrian while speeding backward through the parking lot of Whole Foods Market in the 4100 block of Lomo Alto Drive. After the collision, the victim slapped the car to get the perpetrator’s attention. Then the driver asked whether the shopper was injured, to which he replied that his feet hurt. However, the miscreant refused to give his information to the hobbled man, then fled the scene while the pedestrian went inside the store to find a police officer.

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little lie turned into a big deal for some Park Cities teenagers on Aug. 7. At 8:59 p.m., the driver of a gray 2008 Mazda 323 fled after colliding with a parked black 2008 Mazda 323 in the 4700 block of Abbott Avenue. The accident damaged both cars. By the time the owner of the black Mazda got to the scene, the driver was gone but the gray car was still running. An officer found a driver’s license on the floor and an iPhone in the console, which he answered when it rang. The teenage caller sounded confused and hung up when asked for his name. Then the teen’s stepfather called and relayed a story from his stepson that didn’t make much sense about the car being borrowed by a

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stranger while he was at a club with friends. The following morning, the friends and their parents came to the Highland Park Department of Public Safety to file a stolen vehicle report, but later decided against that once additional evidence revealed the truth behind what likely happened. At 9:23 p.m., a University Park 18-year-old was arrested in the 4900 block of Abbott on a public intoxication charge.

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Find the sign. Take it to the game. Show your SCOT SPIRIT! 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 August 1 Between 7:30 p.m. on July 31 and 7 a.m. on Aug. 1, a thief entered an unlocked white 2014 Mercedes sedan in the 4300 block of Arcady Avenue and stole two imitation Hermes leather purses with a combined value of $600. During the same time frame, a crook entered an unlocked black 2011 Lexus sedan in the 4500 block of Arcady and stole a $375 Coach purse and a $100 pair of Tom Ford sunglasses. Another miscreant took a coin purse containing $6 in change from a black 2013 Audi A7, also in the 4500 block of Arcady. August 6 At 6:15 p.m., a teenager was scratched on the leg by a cat while walking a dog in the 3900 block of Euclid Avenue.

The dog-walker was scuffed up while trying to break up a fight between the two pets after the cat jumped out from underneath some shrubbery. The victim was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. August 16 Between 10:15 p.m. on Aug. 15 and 9:15 a.m. on Aug. 16, a burglar broke into a silver 2013 Honda Accord in the 4600 block of Mockingbird Lane and stole a $619 iPad with case and charger, a $120 Garmin GPS unit, a $59 AT&T charger, and a $59 bag. During the same time frame, a thief entered three unlocked vehicles in a driveway in the same block and stole a pair of Oakley sunglasses with a case from a black 2013 Lexus sedan.

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U N I V E R S I T Y PA R K August 3 Between 9:10 and 10:35 a.m., a burglar broke into a black 2014 Infiniti sedan at Caruth Park and stole a $2,000 Jimmy Choo purse containing a $500 Jimmy Choo wallet and $250 in cash. August 4 Between 11 a.m. and noon, a burglar broke into a white 2014 Lexus SUV at Germany Park and stole a $500 iPhone, a $200 pair of reading glasses, and an $80 purse. August 5 Between 2 p.m. on Aug. 4 and 3:07 p.m. on Aug. 5, a lawbreaker stole a $535 Cannondale boys bicycle from a front yard in the 4400 block of Mockingbird Lane.

August 10 Between midnight and 8:30 a.m., a vandal drove into a private fence in the 3400 block of Lovers Lane, causing $1,500 in damage. August 12 At 1:17 p.m., the driver of a black 2008 Lexus sedan was arrested in the 6800 block of Turtle Creek Boulevard on a charge of driving while intoxicated, and was transported to Parkland Hospital for observation. August 13 Between 6 p.m. on Aug. 12 and 9 a.m. on Aug. 13, a burglar broke into a black 2008 Cadillac Escalade in the 3400 block of McFarlin Boulevard and stole $105 worth of parts and accessories.

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E D U C AT I O N Public Has Mixed Response to Bond Initiative By Sarah Bennett

People Newspapers Much like the famed book debate from last school year, Highland Park ISD’s proposed bond package evokes opinions on all points of the spectrum, not just two sides of a coin. Public forums on July 28-30 gave speakers a chance to explain where they are on that spectrum, or rather, which elements concern them the most. The bond package comes with a $361 million price tag — that includes removing the Highland Park High School natatorium for classroom space, renovating parking at every campus, building a new elementary school on land purchased from Northway Christian Church, and rebuilding Bradfield, Hyer, and University Park elementary schools from the ground up. “We know this is a bold plan,” said Gage Prichard, co-chair of the district’s Facilities Advisory Committee. “Rebuilding Bradfield and Hyer is the most cost-efficient, long-term.” By that he means interest rates are low, construction costs are likely to go up later, and demographers predict the existing schools will be at capacity within 10 years. As such, part of his argument was that not rebuilding now would only delay the cost and necessity of rebuilding later. “Renovations would still only be a Band-Aid,” he said. In response to complaints about preserving historic buildings, he added that the rebuilds would “reflect the char-

“We’ve talked several times with the architect ... We don’t want something that looks like a warehouse.”

“I commend you for stopping the Band-Aid [approach]. Go where it’s scary to go. We have to have the classrooms.” — UP resident Stacy Kelly

– FAC co-chair Gage Prichard

“My concern is not the size [of the bond proposal] and cost … it’s the short notice.” – UP resident Morton Newman

“We will pledge to take the steps necessary. We’re all in. Our efforts must match those of our kids and educators.” — Eddie Moore, UP Board of Adjustment chair

“This is just a down payment on what’s to come … these changes are coming to the Park Cities and HPISD.” — UP resident Russell Fish

acter of HPISD” and that the district is “well-positioned to take on this level of debt” due to its superior credit rating. Concerns from local residents ranged from increasing bike lanes to encourage alternate transportation, refinancing the remaining balance from the district’s 2008 bond package, determining impact on class sizes, designing schools that would prepare for future additions, and keeping existing memorials from the elementary schools during rebuilds. But in particular, a number of speakers seemed concerned that the new elementary school might increase the pos-

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sibility of Section 8 housing coming into HPISD boundaries — that is, the section of HPISD that falls within the Dallas city limits. Dallas receives subsidies from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which means it is bound by the federal government to provide fair housing to residents in an effort to provide quality education, among other benefits, to more people. “I would encourage everyone in this room to vote for this bond,” University Park resident Russell Fish said. “This is just a down payment on what’s to come … these changes are coming to the Park

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Cities and HPISD.” New HPISD superintendent Tom Trigg said there are no plans at this time for Section 8 housing to be built in the Caruth Hills neighborhood. “We don’t believe, with our research, that building this building increases the likelihood. [Section 8] will come or won’t regardless,” new superintendent Tom Trigg said. “That would have to entail Section 8 being built within the district. There’s no connection to the bond issue.” Similarly, many expressed concerns

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over a perceived rezoning trend in the Park Cities from single-family to multifamily, which allows for more rental properties — but that issue is determined by the two city councils and not the school board. “Both cities have defined zoning and growth and number of units that can be built,” Prichard said. “That’s shaped by the planning and zoning committee and the council.” Some residents were concerned that the public forums fell during summer, when many families are traveling. The school board had a state-mandated Aug. 24 deadline to file for the bond election, which would then take place in November. The election has already been deferred once from May. “My concern is not the size [of the bond proposal] and cost … it’s the short notice,” University Park resident Morton Newman said. However, residents have had the option to file comments online and view video from the meetings on the district’s website. With that in mind, some commenters commended the committee for their work. “I commend you for stopping the Band-Aid [approach],” UP resident Stacy Kelly said. “Go where it’s scary to go. We have to have the classrooms.” SPECIAL ADVERTISING CONTENT LAKEHILL PREPARATORY

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Dr. Alan Stern and his New Horizons team at NASA zoom in on Pluto. NASA’s New Horizons mission to Pluto showed the dwarf planet up close for the first time. Three billion miles away, the New Horizons probe zoomed past Pluto at 30,000 miles per hour. Back on Earth, Dr. Alan Stern — a St. Mark’s graduate — is leading the mission as its principal investigator, having overseen the project since 2001. On Jan. 19, 2006, NASA launched an Atlas V rocket propelling New Horizons into space, making it the fastest spacecraft in history. Stern and his team have since introduced new data and high-resolution images of Pluto and its largest moon, Charon. Among the new discoveries was a mountain range on Pluto’s surface, judged to be less than 100 million years old, surprisingly young for our 4.5 billion-yearold solar system. Stern referred to the youthful mountain range as “a complete surprise.” Stern’s effort is the first since the Voyager mission launched in 1977 to explore the outer solar system and pioneer our

understanding of the universe. “It says something very deep about humans and our society, something very good about us, that we’ve invested our time and treasure in building a machine that can fly across 3 billion miles of space to explore the Pluto system,” Stern told Smithsonian Magazine. Although Dr. Stern has soared far beyond St. Mark’s, he has always remembered the role the school played in his life. “I really felt like looking back, St. Mark’s was very much about making a man out of a boy, and I felt that even in high school. I could feel I was on an escalator going somewhere,” said Stern, who came back to campus for his 40th reunion in April. Soon after the New Horizons launch in 2006, Stern returned to St. Mark’s as a visiting scholar to discuss the mission. Since then, he was the commencement speaker in 2008, the Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient in 2009, and a panelist during the school’s inaugural STEM conference in 2013. — From staff reports

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Headmistress Takes Familiar Role at Hockaday Lee hopes for smooth transition

THEN & NOW Liza Lee’s first stint as headmistress at Hockaday was from 1990 to 2004. Some things have certainly changed, but the student-to-faculty ratio remains about the same at around 10: 1.

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People Newspapers You could say that Liza Lee is a professional interim educator. After all, she has helped schools transition to new leadership in Austin, Charleston, S.C., and Columbus, Ohio. Now she’s the interim headmistress at Hockaday, where she previously held the same post full-time from 1990 to 2004. “When you’re an interim, you generally go to a school that has had very short notice that its head is leaving, so there’s a certain amount of turmoil,” she said. “One of your jobs is to bring a sense of calm to the school. And then another of your jobs is to make the community as strong as possible and as cohesive as possible.” But with her past experience at Hockaday, she knows the community ’s existing strengths well.

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“It enables you to step back and look at the school with fresh eyes,” she said. As evidenced by her career trajectory, Lee has found that turnover is becoming more common on academic campuses — both public and private. She believes shifts in culture are responsible for this, including how education is valued in the U.S. and general attitudes about the workforce. “Now, there’s a feeling that you need to leave to get more experience,” she said. Hockaday’s previous headmistress, Kim Wargo, joined the school in July 2011, and her resignation was announced on June 18, 2015. She was the eleventh head of the school in its 100-year history. Attempts to contact Wargo for comment about her departure were unsuccessful. “The uniform dress thing came right around the time it was announced she was leaving, so people who don’t know assume that she was let go, but I can tell you that she handled that so beautifully,” Lee said. Although Wargo resigned of her own volition, Lee intentionally stayed out of the loop regarding her predecessor’s motives. “If part of your job is to help the school move on, if you know too much, your vision is going to be colored,” she said. And moving on is just what the broader Hockaday community is anxious to do. “We are excited that Ms. Lee is returning to Hockaday,” said board of trustees chair Maryann Mihalopoulos in a statement. “Ms. Lee values the traditions of the school and I am confident that her expertise will provide strength, structure, and a vision for Hockaday’s future.” Email sarah.bennett@ peoplenewspapers.com

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Playing, Writing in Perfect Harmony for Young Pianist By Paige Skinner

Special Contributor On YouTube, Kylie Baker uploaded a video of her singing and playing piano to a song she wrote and composed titled “Never Looking Back.” The video has nearly 12,000 views and the song won her an award at a singer-songwriter competition when she was 14 years old. But the sophomore at Highland Park High School is humble. “I guess it took me a couple of weeks to write, so not too long,” she said. “I’m not really sure where it came from. I just kind of wrote it.” Baker has been playing piano since she was 3 years old, but it wasn’t until around age 11 that she began to enjoy it. “For the first few years, I really didn’t like it that much,” she said. “My dad kind of made me. But I grew to like it and I started to study more because I really started to enjoy it.” Baker is a part of the orchestra at HPHS, under the direction of Peggy Tucker, and is the only piano player. Last school year, she competed in her first UIL competition and earned a rating of 1C. “We had never been to any music competitions before,” said Jay Baker, Kylie’s dad. “We didn’t know how it worked. And we’re sitting there reading [the scores] and it said 1C, so we were looking at it thinking, ‘1 was the best, but she probably got some downgrades for

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People Newspapers Before graduating in May, Eva Blanton didn’t run in the same social circles as many of her classmates at Highland Park High School. Instead, she felt more at home on the ranch. Specifically, Blanton spent almost every day at her family’s ranch in Walnut Springs, a small town just south of Glen Rose, where she could enjoy time with her horses and indulge her passion for rodeo. “I didn’t go to any school dances or anything, because I would have rodeos those nights,” Blanton said. “I like rodeo way better.” Most weekdays, Blanton would leave after school from her family’s Highland Park home and make the 95-mile drive to the ranch, not returning home until late at night. Some evenings, when there were competitions, would find her coming home in the wee hours of the morning. Yet her grades didn’t suffer. “I’d get home around 11 or 12,” Blanton said. “It’s a lot of driving.” Blanton ranks among the top teenagers in Texas in both cutting and barrel racing. This summer, she was the Texas High School Rodeo Association state champion in cutting. In barrel racing, she finished second this summer at the International Youth Finals Rodeo in Shawnee, Okla., and qualified for the state finals even though her primary horse was injured. “This summer was better for cutting and last summer was better for barrels,” said

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the first money he made in real estate. Now the owner of a Dallas investment firm appropriately called Colt Ventures, Darren has a cutting-horse training facility near Weatherford. Among the family’s 125 horses is High Brow Cat, the top cutting-horse stud in history whose offspring have won more than $70 million in the show ring. “I’d been around it my whole life, and I thought I would get sick of it,” Eva said. “But I just kind of picked it up and found a good horse that took care of me, and after that I just loved it.” Email todd.jorgenson@ peoplenewspapers.com

Eva, who plans to turn professional sometime after she enrolls at TCU this fall. Blanton has been riding horses her whole life, and began competing seriously about six years ago. She inherited her affinity for equines from her father, Darren, who still competes occasionally in team roping alongside his daughter. “I thought it was a good place to take the kids on the weekend and get them away from the city,” Darren Blanton said of the ranch. “Eva really took to it.” Darren started showing cutting horses at a young age. In fact, after graduating from HPHS, he bought a horse with

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Young Slugger Sets Sights on Team USA By Sara Cagle

People Newspapers He’s only 13, but his sights are set on playing baseball at Vanderbilt or Virginia. McCulloch Intermediate School student Patrick Turner recently was selected to play ball in the USA Baseball North Texas Identification Series, one step closer to playing for Team USA. He is one of about 200 children in the country selected for the honor — and the only one from the Park Cities. “It’s just a great experience to be one of the best in North Texas,” Patrick said. “I want to be one of the best kids in the country.” Patrick spent Aug. 12-16 at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, N.C., where he and 14 other North Texas players in his age group will play against teams from 15 regions across

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Patrick Turner, left, is a step closer to playing baseball for Team USA after he participated in a camp in North Carolina. the country. “It’s a pretty big deal,” said Chris Turner, Patrick’s father. “The scouts and Team USA coaching staff will watch and evaluate every kid.”

The teams will compete in a championship style single-elimination tournament. All teams will play four seven-inning games, and some will be streamed on MLB.com or broadcast on

the MLB Network. After the week, Patrick hopes to be one of 59 players selected for national team trials and development opportunities, eventually making it to Team USA. “I want to keep improving,” said Patrick, who plays for the Dallas Tigers select team and hit nine home runs last season. “I’m trying to work really hard to be one of the best in the country and keep practicing every day.” The Turners are an athletic family and are familiar with competition, as Chris played basketball in college, and his other children excelled in golf and tennis. “We’re sort of prepared for the third time through to see what it takes to be a hell of an athlete,” Chris said. “It’s exciting to have a kid who works that hard and is that committed to trying to improve.”

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Shopping Site Puts Charity in Fashion By Meredith Carey

Special Contributor The idea came to her in the middle of the night nearly one year ago. Now, Erin Ballard has turned that midnight thought into a reality — a way for you to fill your closet, and feel good in the process. Enter Veux (the French word for “want”), a new tech startup launching this month that gives back 5 percent of sales from its designer clothing website. By registering an email address, Veux sends a weekly, curated collection of women’s clothing and accessories, as well as children’s apparel, to your inbox. From there, a portion of each sale contributes to the designer’s choice of charity. “The designers featured on Veux are not people you can find at Neiman Marcus or Nordstrom. They’re New York, L.A., and some Dallas designers that are newer, more forward-thinking brands,” Ballard said. “The aesthetic is different and for the woman who doesn’t want to look like everyone else.” The Park Cities mom of four hasn’t taken a traditional entrepreneurial path. Ballard applied for Tech Wildcatters, a local business accelerator, and beat out nearly 400 other startups to build Veux from the ground up. “It was all about the recognition. When I started at the accelerator in March, all of the sudden we were a brand. We were a company,” said Ballard, who previously worked as a real-estate agent. “Being a woman-owned, single-founder business, it’s hard to navigate through the pitfalls of entrepreneurship. They helped to make sure I wasn’t making the usual startup mistakes.” Tech Wildcatters, located in down-

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town Dallas, pools money from private investors to develop primarily technology-based startups. The group provides entrepreneurs with access to office space, help creating business plans, and more importantly, mentors. “They have an idea that is right there on leading edge of material trends in consumer buying, fashion, and charitable giving,” said Park Cities resident Hal Rose. “I’ve been working with en-

trepreneurs and venture groups with Tech Wildcatters for over four years now, but what really impressed me was that she’s a working mother, not a traditional startup entrepreneur, creating this business on top of an existing career and raising kids.” Along with some friends who volunteer to shop with her, Ballard handpicks the clothing and designers for the weekly collection on Veux.com.

The site, which hosted a preview sale in early August, will be highlighting Soles for Souls and Charity Water, as well as additional charities, during its official launch in early September. “It just feels like the time is right,” she said. “The feedback has been great and I’ve never in my life been happier than I am now. And we haven’t even launched yet.” Email meredithbcarey@gmail.com

Stylish Entrepreneurs Go From Facebook to Storefront By Meredith Diers

Special Contributor A small, pale yellow house with the illuminated letters A|C displayed on the front is the new brick-and-mortar shop for local Accessory Concierge entrepreneurs Amy Claro and Amy Coffey. Prior to opening their new storefront in April, Claro and Coffey championed the accessory “flash sale” on their own Facebook page. As mothers of young children, they wanted out of the corporate world, but still had business acumen and creativity to burn. Putting their heads together, they decided to create an

online accessory business. “We felt there was a void in the market for our price point,” Claro said. They began their business by purchasing a select number of wholesale items and selling them through their Facebook page via “flash sales.” “Our business exploded over the first year and a half,” said Coffey, who has the financial and retail experience of the duo. “We had 25,000 followers and once Facebook went public, we saw the writing on the wall.” After a year and half on Facebook, AC shifted to an online store. Claro, the creative brain of the two, began exploring design-

ing her own jewelry pieces, and found satisfaction and success in her new role. “Coming up with a design, the satisfaction of it coming to life, and seeing it on others who love it as much as I do is what I enjoy,” Claro said. Much of AC’s collection consists of long beaded necklaces with a pendant or tassel embellishment. The pieces are all “very everyday, but can also be worn as more high-end at night with a dress,” Coffey said. Accessory Concierge’s online store continued to grow and gain more customers. The two worked out of their homes un-

til the business required more manpower and space. “We probably work more than we ever have, but it’s on our schedule,” Coffey said. Along with moving their business to a small house on West Lovers Lane, closer to both Claro and Coffey’s Preston Hollow homes, they opened a store within the new office space in April. Claro and Coffey are now adding to their line by introducing specialized and upscale collections. “We can have more one-of-akind pieces that lend themselves to in-person shopping,” Claro said. Although the store opened in April, AC’s official launch will be sometime in the fall.

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Preston Center Task Force Still Trying to Find Its Road Map By Todd Jorgenson

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BUS I N E S S CONTINUED FROM 21 Irving-based Kimley-Horn and Associates who was introduced to the task force after being hired to oversee data collection and help come up with solutions to parking and traffic issues around the aging mixeduse development? Or is it the 13 task-force volunteers themselves, who clearly desire more autonomy in developing their vision that would allow them to meet more frequently without Gates and Morris having to coordinate schedules? At any rate, the task force is aiming for next May to finalize its vision for future development within more than 1,600 acres surrounding Preston Center. The group will make recommendations to the city with regard to land use, urban design, mobility and transportation. But things have been slow to get started, in part because of limited funding to hire a consultant. Besides the $250,000 from NCTCOG, the fundraising effort has netted just $35,000 so far. “We’ve been asking for more meetings for a while,” said Lau-

ra Miller, the outspoken former Dallas mayor who sits on the task force. “We have a lot of ideas because we own buildings there and we live there. I think there are a lot of shared interests between the business owners and residential folks.” Margot Murphy, Gates’ appointee to the Dallas Plan Commission, suggested there wasn’t much to discuss until Kimley-Horn begins collecting data on traffic, pedestrian, and parking patterns. And the majority of that won’t happen until after school starts to account for seasonal changes. The task force doesn’t have another meeting scheduled, although it plans to hold some kind of wider community meeting in October, when Bowers will report back with some statistics. “We don’t need to wait on data collection to talk amongst ourselves,” said task-force member Leland Burk, who owns commercial property in Preston Center. There are a couple of variables that could impact the process, including the addition of left-turn lanes by TxDOT at Preston and Northwest Highway sometime this fall that could impact traffic.

No main lanes will be affected. “We have way too many regional travelers driving through what could be considered a traditional neighborhood,” Morris said. “There are a lot of challenges.” Then there’s the ongoing saga of a pedestrian skybridge proposed by Crow Holdings that would connect the top level of the Preston Center parking garage to a retail building on the west side. That application for a special-use permit was tabled by the council to a meeting in November, which would still be well before the task force finishes its work. However, Gates said the timing of the contentious skybridge case shouldn’t impact the progress of the task force, which is focused on a bigger picture that could facilitate development in an area that hasn’t seen much of it in the last three decades because of bureaucratic bickering. “The stakeholders want this study to be done as quickly as possible so we can move forward,” Gates said. “This task force is about creating a vision. Let’s prove that we can actually work together instead of being divisive.”

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LIVING WELL Patient Finds Spiritual Healing in Hospital Long illness led Kohler to change By Paige Skinner

Special Contributor As Donna Kohler makes her way into her new apartment with the help of her walker, she stops to ask a building worker about her newborn baby — an event Kohler can relate to. “My son just had a baby — my first grandbaby,” Kohler said with a smile. “It’s nice to hear some good news, finally.” The good news comes after a string of the opposite. Kohler entered Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital on Sept. 27, 2013, because of a duodenal ulcer and wasn’t released until 532 days later in March 2015. Today, Kohler looks significantly different than she did while she was bedridden in her hospital room, labeled “Isolation.” Because she was fed intravenously, she weighed 70 pounds during her hospital stay. And because of a broken hip, she wasn’t able to walk or put weight on her feet. Now, she proudly stands up from her wheelchair, where she sits after transferring from her walker and spreads her arms to show how far she’s come. To help the time pass during those 532 days, Kohler made friends with her doctors and nurses and listened to sermons on Highland Park United Methodist Church’s website. Her

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to fill for years. Battling alcoholism for nearly half her life, going in and out of rehab, and dealing with strained relationships among her family members, it took an 18-month hospital stay to fully transform her life. “It was the best thing that ever happened,” she said. “It was basically 532 days to a second chance. I mean, it was the best disaster I could have ever had.” For example, the hospital stay helped to mend the fractured relationship with her

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Former Drug Addict Finds Purpose in Running By Sara Cagle

People Newspapers Park Cities resident Julie Cattell lives by her favorite quote from Muhammad Ali: “Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men.” A high-school dropout who was arrested at 17, Cattell never knew her days as a seventh-grade runner would continue after years of substance abuse. Cattell picked up her first cigarette when she was 13. Next came marijuana, followed by some experimenting with ecstasy, acid, and speed. “I was always smart and really good at sports, and that didn’t get me any friends, so I finally said, ‘Screw it, I’m gonna go the other way,’” she said. “I started smoking and instantly got friends.” In high school, an old friend set her up in a sting operation, and she received five felony charges. Unable to smoke marijuana on probation, Cattell began abusing alcohol. “I drank so heavily for a year. One morning I just woke up and called my probation officer and told her, ‘Look, you either have to lock me up or just get me the hell out of Dallas,’” she remembered. “I was at a place where I just knew I couldn’t go on the way I was.” Her officer was able to get her into a Texas Felony Drug Treatment Prison, where she spent a year. Cattell was relieved. After

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“Once Julie started working with us, we realized we had a star,” store owner Sharon Lucas said. “I think she is able to help so many people because she is not judgmental in any way and never tries to cover up the challenges she’s had.” Cattell’s goal became competing, so friends urged her to call Beverly Kearney, former women’s track and cross country coach at the University of Texas. Kearney took her on. “She wants to help people achieve their dreams, so I knew I would get the hard work and feedback I needed without any sugarcoating,” Cattell said. “I know she won’t let me give up on myself.” When Kearney told her she was moving to San Diego last winter, Cattell said she knew she had to go with her. In January, she packed her bags for California. “I’ve had the same vision in my head since I was a kid, of standing on that podium with the American flag waving behind my head,” Cattell said. “I can’t even think about it without wanting to cry.” Now, she is training with Kearney for the U.S. Olympic trials next June, and she has a sponsor. “My only hope is that, when this is all said and done, somebody else can see that it doesn’t matter where you come from; you can go anywhere,” she said. “I really don’t think ‘impossible’ needs to be a word in the language.”

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hese fashionistas will be honored at the annual Ten Best Dressed luncheon at Neiman Marcus on Sept. 18 — a sold-out event — but it’s not just their style that’s admirable. Their efforts also help raise awareness for this major fundraiser event that benefits numerous charities. Still, we took a few minutes to ask them about their wardrobe staples. R U T H A LT S H U L E R Bold lip or dramatic eye? Both. Flats or heels? Flats, for sure. Best thing about today’s fashion? You can wear anything. Worst thing about today’s fashion? You can wear anything. Favorite memory at Neiman’s? Going to Neiman Marcus with my mother from the time I was five years old, and the day “Mr. Stanley” knew my name. K AT H E R I N E C O K E R What’s your go-to staple for a night out? White or black jeans depending on the season, statement earrings or a necklace and a fun top, like a Georg Roth blouse. What about lunch with the girls? I love dresses! They are easy, comfortable, and cool in the summertime. Bold lip or dramatic eye? Bold lips. Wearing a hot pink or red lipstick brightens up my

whole face. Flats or heels? Definitely heels; I’ve always wanted to be a few inches taller. Best thing about today’s fashion? There are many options in today’s fashion so women can select styles that are personally flattering. Worst thing about today’s fashion? Since our culture and apparel have become very casual, I feel today’s fashion is sometimes too informal for certain occasions. Favorite memory at Neiman’s? We hosted a small “fashion” birthday party for my daughter Olivia at Neiman’s. The girls had their makeup done, received a lesson from a model on how to walk the runway, toured the couture department to learn the latest trends, and celebrated with sparkling cider and cupcakes. JANE CONDON What’s your go-to staple for a night out? My staple is usually a cute dress, with heels by Chanel, Jimmy Choo, Alexandre Birman, or Valentino. What about lunch with the girls? If it’s a luncheon, a I usually go with a Chanel suit. If it’s a casual lunch, I like Brunello Cucinelli T-shirts, capris and, sweaters. Bold lip or dramatic eye? Bold lips – pale pink for day and fuschia or red for night. Flats or heels? I always wear heels or wedges at night. For day, I like McQueen flats and Chanel or Hermes sandals. Best thing about

today’s fashion? There are so many choices at every price point. Plus, I love that white is in all year! Worst thing about today’s fashion? I don’t understand the trend of hot pink, purple, or blue dyed hair color. Also, I think wearing lingerie on the outside of clothing or showing it overtly under a jacket or blouse is tacky and unnecessary. Favorite memory at Neiman’s? I loved all the fabulous Fortnights, but my most special memories were when my mom took my sister and me to Neiman’s Downtown every year just before school started to buy our new fall clothes and have lunch at the Zodiac Room. I looked forward to that day all summer. My new favorite memory was watching my daughter’s face light up as she twirled around in the beautiful wedding gown she chose from the downtown store’s salon, after an exhausting day of searching for the perfect dress. H E AT H E R E S P I N G What’s your go-to staple for a night out? Jeans, a fun top, heels and a bag. What about lunch with the girls? City Cafe To Go. The more the merrier! Bold lip or dramatic eye? Always a dramatic eye. Flats or heels? Flats in the day, heels at night. Best thing about today’s fashion? Anything goes. No rules!

Worst thing about today’s fashion? Anything goes. No rules! Favorite memory at Neiman’s? Shopping with my mom for my wedding and honeymoon outfits. We had lunch and champagne at the Zodiac followed by lots of laughs selecting my peignoir! MARGARET HANCOCK What’s your go-to staple for a night out? A navy dress. What about lunch with the girls? A comfortable dress, probably some shade of blue! Bold lip or dramatic eye? I wear minimal makeup but I love that bold lips are back in style. Flats or heels? I love both but usually save heels for going out with my husband since I will clear six feet at least. Best thing about today’s fashion? The variety: you can be equally glamorous or casual and still be stylish. Worst thing about today’s fashion? I cannot think of one complaint. Favorite memory at Neiman’s? Walking the runway for a Fortnight when I was seven years old. Neiman Marcus is timeless and always fashionable. PAT H A R L O E What’s your go-to staple for a night out? Casual dinner dress. What about lunch with the girls? Pants and a great top or jacket. Bold lip or dramatic eye? Dramatic eye — eyes

are everything! Flats or heels? Both — cannot have enough shoes. My mother said it was my first word! Best thing about today’s fashion? Femininity is totally back. Worst thing about today’s fashion? Hole-y jeans! Favorite memory at Neiman’s? My first visit as a child, I found it to be the Land of Oz — magical with endless possibilities. J U L I E H AW E S What’s your go-to staple for a night out? I usually like to throw on a pair of skinny leather pants and a fun top with heels. What about lunch with the girls? If it’s a really good day — golf clothes! Otherwise, I like to wear fun, casual dresses with flats or wedges. And — never thought I would say this — the occasional pair of culottes with a tailored top. Bold lip or dramatic eye? One or the other — not both. Usually nude lip with slightly more dramatic eye. Flats or heels? Depends on my mood and the occasion. Best thing about today’s fashion? There are no rules today. You can wear whatever works for you. Worst thing about today’s fashion? I just don’t understand why so many designers want to bring back 1980s fashion. It wasn’t a great look then or now. Favorite memory at Neiman’s? Wonderful Christmas

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CONTINUED FROM 30 lunches at the downtown store. I always love the beautiful decorations and the festive mood. ASHLEY HUNT What’s your go-to staple for a night out? Super-skinny Rag & Bone jeans and a VBH clutch. What about lunch with the girls? Anything by The Row. Bold lip or dramatic eye? Eyes. Flats or heels? Heels. Best thing about today’s fashion? The Internet has blown the doors wide open and everything is so much more accessible. Worst thing about today’s fashion? The completely sheer dresses with strategically placed beading over ultra-private areas donned by Beyonce and the like at the Met Gala this year. That is not fashion – that is vanity and vulgarity to the extreme degree. Favorite memory at Neiman’s? The 2008 Crystal Charity Ball Best Dressed Luncheon featuring Oscar de la Renta. PAT T Y L E Y E N D E C K E R What’s your go-to staple for a night out? A fun dress or jeans for a casual occasion. What about lunch with the girls? You can never go wrong with a sheath dress. Bold lip or dramatic eye? Dramatic eye. Flats or heels? I love heels, but lately I’ve been wearing a lot of flats. Best thing about today’s fashion? Anything goes. Worst thing about today’s fashion? Anything goes. Favorite memory at Neiman’s? Lunch at the

Zodiac Room with my daughter, Meredith, my great friend, Joyce Lacerte, and her daughters Megan, Madison, Monroe, and Quincy.

trends that I don’t feel good wearing. Favorite memory at Neiman’s? Any day spent shopping with my mom and enjoying the Spanish Fortnight with my grandmother.

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What’s your go-to staple for a night out? A sublime number that accentuates the positive. What about lunch with the girls? A great dress and pearls. Bold lip or dramatic eye? Dramatic eye. Flats or heels? Flats to run around, otherwise, heels — but always my best foot forward. Best thing about today’s fashion? There’s something for everyone. Worst thing about today’s fashion? There are way too many enticing things I would like to own. Favorite memory at Neiman’s? During my parents’ frequent visits to Dallas, I thoroughly enjoy marathon shopping and a delicious lunch at Neiman Marcus. CHRISTI URSCHEL What’s your go-to staple for a night out? Dress or pencil skirt with a great pair of heels. What about lunch with the girls? Either tennis clothes or a dress with a fun handbag. Bold lip or dramatic eye? Dramatic eye. Flats or heels? Heels. Best thing about today’s fashion? For this Fall I love the focus on interesting coats, capes and wraps. Great paired with jeans or skirts and they are as functional as they are stylish. Worst thing about today’s fashion? Since today’s fashion is all about personal choice, I simply overlook

What’s your go-to staple for a night out? The number one staple for me especially when travelling is a black shawl. This favorite can dress up any outfit and its versatility is great when on the go. What about lunch with the girls? The focus is on good conversation and good food so friends know to just “come as you are.” Bold lip or dramatic eye? I gravitate towards soft and neutral colors. Flats or heels? My favorite footwear right now is an easy wedge sandal. For walking, whether on city street, grass, or cobblestones, they are the best! Best thing about today’s fashion? There is an ease to fashion right now with an emphasis on quality basics which allows for fun experimentation with accessories. Worst thing about today’s fashion? There is not a “worst” thing as there is freedom in choosing only what reflects your own lifestyle and taste. Favorite memory at Neiman’s? My favorite memory at Neiman Marcus is of finding my wedding dress in the bridal department while shopping with my mother way back in the 80’s. It was a magical moment! Neiman Marcus remains a favorite tradition, which I now share with my daughters. — compiled by Sarah Bennett

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rooke Rae Denise Johnson and Andrew Kimball Conant were united in marriage May 9, 2015 at Royal Lane Baptist Church. S c o t t Ke d e r s h a , m a rriage pastor at Watermark Church, officiated their ceremony. A seated dinner and dancing followed at the Dallas Scottish Rite Museum. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randall Dennis Johnson of Montgomery, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Leroy Johnson of Phelan, Calif. and the late Rev. and Mrs. Raymond Mitchell of Houston. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Kimball Conant III of University Park. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Elwood Jenkins of Santa Rosa, Calif. and the late Mr. and Mrs. George Kimball Conant Jr. of St. Louis. The bride wore an exquisite ivory Allure ball gown featuring a sweetheart bodice encrusted with Swarovski crystals and lace appliqué with a crystal belt accenting the waistline. Brooke carried a cross crocheted by her great, great grandmother, Ruby Day Blankenship, along with a picture of her grandmother Edith Marie Mitchell. Assisting the bride as matron of honor was Madeline Rose Fetterly and as maid of honor, Caitlin Leigh Irvin. Bridesmaids included Lindsay Conant Betancourt, Sar-

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The 2016 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League debutantes and honor guard members gathered for the annual casino party at Arlington Hall at Lee Park on July 24. Men donned Texas tuxes and cowboy boots. Women were out in summer cocktail attire. Guests enjoyed dinner, dancing, and gaming.

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The Stand Up For Heroes luncheon announcement party was hosted by Hillwood — a Perot company. The party benefited the Army Scholarship Foundation. The luncheon will be on Oct. 27 at the Brook Hollow Golf Club.

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COMMUNITY Residents Pitch New Park After Traffic Study By Sarah Bennett

People Newspapers A “pocket park,” by definition, is typically less than half an acre in size. And that’s exactly what one group of residents wants to bring to Highland Park. Keith Van Arsdale, Christopher Westerheide, Beth Huddleston, and Belen Linton, among other East Highland Park residents, followed the town’s recent traffic study. One spot up for discussion was the intersection of Mockingbird Lane and Airline Road. “Some residents started saying, ‘Hey, right now you have a road that divides the beautiful tennis center and the plaza as well as the pocket park that SMU has put in … what if we just made the whole area a park?’” Van Arsdale said. And that’s how the idea for Centennial Park was born. The area in question encompasses roughly 0.8 acres that is split in two by Airline Road and backs up to SMU’s new tennis center. With the recent construction along Mockingbird, the area was already blocked off to through traffic, giving residents a sample of what it would be like. “The neighborhood kids are now playing, it’s quieter, there’s less traffic,” Van Arsdale said. Of course, the park cannot exist without the go-ahead from Highland Park

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People Newspapers Jane Beaird admits that she broke into the movie business because of her looks and not her acting talent. But the circumstances are unique. The Park Cities native was a stand-in for Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway in The Intern, a comedy that will be in theaters on Sept. 25. You could say it’s a role that Beaird was born to play, or at least since Hathaway’s breakthrough in the 2001 movie The Princess Diaries. “I was the geekier version of her at that time,” Beaird said. Since then, she’s been reminded numerous times of her uncanny physical resemblance to Hathaway, but the two never crossed paths until they worked together for two months while the film was shooting in New York last year.

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Beaird graduated from Hockaday in 2006 and went to Wake Forest for two years, then transferred to New York University for its studio-art program. She worked alongside a sculptor in Manhattan for two years before returning to school to study fashion design. About a year ago, Beaird was designing sweaters for Lord & Taylor when a friend noticed an advertisement for extras in the Hathaway film. Beaird showed up on a whim, and a week later, was hired to be a photo double and background actor for the star. Then Hathaway’s primary stand-in needed to leave the production because of a scheduling conflict.

“Slowly I started to stand in for her,” Beaird said. “I had never acted in my life. I tried my best. It was great training and I learned a lot.” Of course, Beaird’s job essentially is not to be noticed in the film. Wearing the same wardrobe and hairstyle as the star, she appears in several wide-angle car scenes in which Hathaway’s character is a passenger, and you’ll also see her hands and the back of her head. But thanks to some movie magic, you just won’t know when you do. Although Beaird’s background doesn’t include any acting, she’s been involved in plenty of creative endeavors. She took ballet for a de-

cade growing up, and also is an avid painter. Beaird joined the Screen Actors Guild union during production on The Intern, which co-stars Robert DeNiro, and she hopes the project opens more doors into acting. She subsequently did some background work on two episodes of the cable drama “The Knick” and appeared as a drugged-out hostage in an episode of “Law and Order: SVU.” Whether her future involves working again with Hathaway is uncertain, but Beaird will cherish the experience either way. “She’s amazing,” Beaird said. “She’s incredibly kind, beautiful, and intelligent.”

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Pastors Swap Pulpits to Promote Racial Amity By Jacie Scott

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Park Cities Baptist Church senior pastor Jeff Warren partnered with friend and Concord Church pastor Bryan Carter. across the city don’t know each other, then you don’t unite,” Warren said. “You can’t come together with people you don’t know. We realized our friendships had to go deeper.” That triggered the idea of switching places on Palm Sunday to preach about unity, to show each congregation that though they may not all look

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Bryan Carter, pastor of Concord Church in southern Oak Cliff. The concept gained momentum at Movement Day Greater Dallas, a multiethnic gathering of believers last summer to discuss the challenges facing the city. “It was Ferguson that sparked it. We realized, good grief, if we don’t know each other, and our pastors and leaders

Jeff Warren grew up in a Christian home in Charlotte, N.C., with great influences, playing soccer in high school, experiencing true changes in season, and being drawn to ministry at an early age. Yet just as vividly, Warren remembers the disorder and injustice happening just outside his front door. He grew up during the time of desegregation. He recalls being put in the classroom with black students for the first time in elementary school. In junior high, he saw racial-conflict fights in the hallways in between classes. But it was what occurred following a high school basketball game that is still etched in his mind to date. “I was out there with some others waiting on my mom to pick me up when the bus of the players from the school — an allblack school, really — that played us came back to the gym,” Warren said. “Folks were getting off the bus crying and screaming. Someone had thrown rocks and bricks through the bus windows, hitting players and cheerleaders. I remember that vividly, and I was scared to death thinking this is my school and somebody did this in our neighborhood. That was probably a really big moment for me.” Warren was taught that skin color doesn’t matter. That principle has stayed with him from then to now, providing a foundation for several meaningful friendships with people of diverse ethnic backgrounds. With recent events denoting racial disharmony — from the riots in Ferguson, Mo., to the Charleston, S.C. church shootings — those values seem even more important today. He has since used his platform in the community to beg the question: How do we unite and prevent this from happening in our own community? “A lot of people think there’s no racial problem, but it’s simply because it’s not a part of our lives, especially in the Park Cities,” said Warren, who has served five years as senior pastor at PCBC. “We don’t know it until we start dialogue and have friendships with people who are not like us. The more diverse our experiences are, the more gospel will really flourish.” So Warren hatched an idea to switch pulpits with his friend

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alike nor share the same background, they do share the same faith. Warren hopes hundreds of churches will do the same thing next Palm Sunday. Carter said racial harmony is an ongoing obligation, and the pair has committed to pushing further by bringing together colleagues from throughout Dallas-Fort Worth to spread their message further. “The DFW area is rich with many races and cultures that make it a great area to live,” said Carter, who’s served as pastor at Concord Church since 2003. “Working to bridge the gap that often exists between races and sometimes cultures, class, or religions will only help to make the DFW area an even greater area to live. The community of faith must take the first of many steps in helping to bridge these gaps. I’m looking forward to the time with each of them and believe in our commitment to make racial harmony a priority for now and the next generation.” Next up, the two churches are collaborating on a youth swap. The fifth and sixth-graders in the PCBC youth ministry will go to Concord Church on a Sunday and be a part of their worship

experience. On a separate Sunday, a youth group from Concord will visit PCBC. “I’ve got a bunch of adults who have never gone into an African-American community. They don’t know what that’s like,” Warren said. “We’re getting kids exposed to that early on, and I think that will change their perspective. We have racial stories within our history that’s formed our knowledge and perspective. Our kids are going to have that, but it will be a positive one.”

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People Newspapers State representatives Morgan Meyer and Jason Villalba have different stories on how they got to the Capitol floor. Meyer just finished his first session in office following a contentious primary runoff election, while Villalba breezed his way into a second term, but the two Republican officials both have plenty of post-session work to do. With the 84th session behind them, both legislators agree the session was overall fiscally conservative in terms of budget and

tax relief, but three issues keep rising to the top of residents’ priorities: education, infrastructure, and safety. Education is always a hot topic — from Robin Hood to safety to voucher systems. But this session saw a $130 million investment into the state’s pre-K system, which gained some outright support and required convincing with others. Meyer said his constituents “overwhelmingly supported” the expansion, while Villalba admits that he had to come around on it. “What I learned during that debate [was that] the more re-

cent studies will show that the outcomes do not dissipate after third and fourth grade,” he said. “There was a study from the University of Texas this year that showed us if you make an investment in pre-K … that child will not be leaving the school system in eighth or ninth grade.” But what does such an investment mean for the state’s “rainy day” fund, which now houses about $11 billion? Debate went on between House Democrats and Republicans on whether to save more or spend more on programs such as education. Villalba sees the debate coming down to

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S P E C I A L A DV E RT I S I N G C ON T E N T ALLIE BETH ALLMAN & ASSOCIATES

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Elevate your lifestyle with this sophisticated Highland Park treasure at 3206 Drexel Drive, listed for $1,695,000 with Allie Beth Allman & Associates. Combining timeless exterior styling with modern open interiors and citybest convenience to The Katy Trail, Downtown Dallas, Highland Park Village and SMU; live the life you want in this forever home. Big and open first floor, designed for entertaining and cheerful living – ten-foot ceilings, spacious rooms, open flow, wood and marble floors, abundant natural light, open views to trees and lawn, all with clean and elegant lines. The recently-updated kitchen includes marble counter tops, Bosch whisper quiet dishwasher, five-top gas stove, twin ovens, and a spacious bay window over the kitchen sink offering abundant counter space. Upstairs are five warm and bright bedrooms with ample room for family and guests. The master suite features his and her closets and a working fireplace. The master bath is also recently updated, and is bright and spacious with Carrara marble, his/her sinks, vanity, and separate shower and garden tub. The back staircase gives independent access to the bedroom and an open playroom/study. Also included are three masonry fireplaces and two covered porches, all in a friendly and walkable neighborhood. For a private showing of the property, contact listing agent Ben Jones, senior vice president with Allie Beth Allman & Associates, by emailing ben.jones@alliebeth. com or calling 214-384-3480.

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The five-bedroom home at 9006 Rockbrook Drive (9006rockbrook.daveperrymiller.com) has a custom floor plan that is truly unique. For example, the grand curved staircase is not visible as soon as you enter the foyer. Placing it in the traditional spot would have distracted from the dramatic formal living room, which features a 16-foot barrel ceiling and a large window providing a view of the pool. You have to walk down a short gallery, which is open to the formal dining room, to see the main staircase. It features handrails made of scrolled iron and wood, and the steps are finished in light emperador marble. The home’s luxury powder bath is underneath the stairs. The other five bathrooms are all part of bedroom suites. Two of those bedroom suites, including the master, are on the first floor. The home’s one-vehicle garage directly accesses the master suite’s walk-in closets. The second, two-vehicle garage leads to the utility room and another bedroom suite. Rick Adams is offering the property at $1,500,000. To schedule a showing, contact him at 214-850-3307 or rick@daveperrymiller.com. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate, an Ebby Halliday Company, is a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International.

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The home at 808 Lake Breeze Drive in Highland Village is listed by Bridget Hupp for $999,990.

The home at 5332 Wenonah Drive in Greenway Parks is listed by Christy Berry for $1,875,000.

Hot enough for you? It’s always cooler at the lake, and North Texas has many beautiful places where family and friends can take a swim, fish or just watch the sun set over the water. And waterfront properties have traditionally proved to be good long-term investments. 4700 Stafford Drive, Colleyville A four-bedroom estate home sits on a large stocked pond in a resort-like setting in the heart of Colleyville. The kitchen has commercial-grade appliances, a sixburner gas cooktop, a huge island and two dishwashers. Outside is a saltwater diving pool with a large cabana. Listed by Nanette Luker and Brian Luker for $2,350,000. 808 Lake Breeze Drive, Highland Village Sip your coffee on the wrap-around deck of this five-bedroom custom-built estate or take a dip from your private backyard in Lake Lewisville. The master suite with a separate security system has a spa-like bath. In the community, just north of the Metroplex, are eight tennis courts, three pools, two soccer fields, two playgrounds and five miles of paths. Listed by Bridget Hupp for $999,990 President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. briggsfreeman.com

Temperatures might be rising, but prices aren’t. Here are few recently reduced listings around town. 6018 Meadow Road A beautiful stone house with stained glass windows, this traditional five-bedroom home includes a pool, media room and a fabulous wine cellar. Located in Preston Hollow, this home boasts vaulted ceilings and exquisite windows, allowing abundant natural light. Listed by Michelle Wood for $1,799,000 4111 San Carlos Street This charming, two-story Tudor welcomes with gothic arches and a sun-filled living room. Featuring a Dacor gas stovetop and Jen Air ovens, the gourmet kitchen awaits a chef. Listed by Buff Amis for $1,149,000. 5332 Wenonah Drive Located in Greenway Parks, this four-bedroom contemporary is made for modern living. While the dining room sparkles with mirrored walls, the family room includes a marble fireplace and skylight. Sliding doors lead to the backyard and a pristine lap pool. Listed by Christy Berry for $1,875,000. 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 Mile High Lodge is listed by Kristy Bryant for $8,000,000.

The home at 4425 Windsor Parkway in University Park was sold by Malinda Arvesen. Listed for $1,739,000.

“The Highest House in Texas” is not the penthouse of the state’s tallest condominium. The Mile High Lodge, a 6,500-square-foot hacienda in the Hueco Mountains, wins that honor. Just 30 minutes from downtown El Paso, the fivebedroom Spanish-style home has been immaculately renovated. From an observation deck, one can see the lights of El Paso, Mexico and New Mexico beyond. In addition to being an incredible personal home, the estate at 375 Loma Linda Drive could be an incomeproducing property as a retreat, lodge or conference center. Mile High Lodge is being listed by Kristy Bryant with the Nelson Moerschell Group for $8,000,000. Inside a gated entrance on a private road, the adobe home features four fireplaces and four and a half baths. A commercial kitchen is adjacent to the dining room that seats twelve. Outside there is a deck and two Spanish courtyards, one with an adobe fireplace, the other with a Margarita bar. The 16 miles of land also present great development opportunities with the growth of El Paso and Fort Bliss, the Army’s second largest installation. Wind farms could also be erected on the property. President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. briggsfreeman.com

In neighborhoods all over Dallas homes are selling fast this summer. Here are several homes that have sold recently, in some cases before ever hitting the market. 4425 Windsor Parkway A four-bedroom French traditional home in University Park, sold by Malinda Arvesen, was built by Woldt Homes. Designed for entertaining, the well-equipped kitchen has custom cabinetry, a butler’s pantry and a wet bar. In the backyard are a covered patio, pool, and spa with a pool bath. Listed for $1,739,000 3508 Milton Avenue A four-bedroom home in Highland Park, sold by Lindy Mahoney, features a covered front veranda with ceiling fans under a huge tree. The remodeled home has full quarters above a two-car garage. Behind a rolling gate is a playground, wood deck and fenced yard. Listed for $1,425,000 12 Royal Lane North Dallas is the perfect setting for this four bedroom contemporary home, sold by Caroline Summers. Its timeless design by Bill Booziotis features great lines inside and out, vaulted ceilings and over-thetop natural and architectural lighting. A courtyard is an excellent space for entertaining. Listed for $1,200,000 President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. briggsfreeman.com

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Situated on a large lot in the heart of University Park, the traditional Georgian home of 4033 McFarlin Boulevard has been lovingly transformed into a modern classic! Stephanie Pinkston and Margie Harris, senior vice presidents with Allie Beth Allman & Associates, are listing the property for $2,595,000. Totally remodeled in 2014, the home includes new Kolbe windows, four full baths and one half baths with luxurious marble, and five bedrooms. Detailed, custom oak floors with inlaid walnut are found throughout the house along with high ceilings, and it comes with a tank-less hot water heater. There are three living areas on the first floor, with a full bar, two fireplaces, and a library overlooking the expansive backyard, which has plenty of room for a pool and spa. Its kitchen is chef’s dream, with two Bosch dishwashers, a Wolff range oven, and a large marble island and counters. The master suite has a fireplace, two walk-in closets, and a large private balcony overlooking the backyard. The master bath is a spa retreat with an expansive bath, vein-cut travertine floors and counters, and dual vanities. The third-floor game room includes a kitchenette, its basement is perfect for a wine cellar and guest quarters above the garage. More information on this property can be found online at www.alliebeth.com. For a private showing of the property, contact Pinkston at (214) 803-1721 or Stephanie.pinkston@alliebeth.com, or Harris at (214) 460-7401 or Margie.harris@alliebeth.com.

The magnificent Robbie Fusch-designed residence at 3237 Greenbrier Drive (3237greenbrier.daveperrymiller. com) is ideal for a large or growing family who wants it all! Situated on a rare 100-foot-by-160-foot setting, this architecturally significant seven-bedroom home offers tremendous open living space with an aura of comfortable, timeless elegance. The home is anchored by a two-story great room with exquisite custom detail, mortise-and-tenon beams, and a striking imported fireplace reclaimed from a French chateau. This well-designed floor plan seamlessly transitions to two open dining areas and a handsome study. The downstairs master retreat features a gas fireplace, updated his-and-hers baths, walk-in closets, and an adjoining exercise room. A private guest suite occupies the easternmost wing downstairs. The second floor features five additional bedroom suites, two of which also include bonus lofts for additional play space or extra sleeping quarters. This grand home sits on one of the largest lots on coveted Greenbrier Drive and is just half a block east of Caruth Park. Shelly Bailey is offering the property for $4,595,000. To schedule a showing, contact her at 214-673-4323 or shellybailey@daveperrymiller.com. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate, an Ebby Halliday Company, is a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International.

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’m hacked. In every sense of the word. My summer was pretty much idyllic until I got an email from Citibank. I was hiking the hills of Santa Fe, admiring the views, loving missing out on some of that triple-digit heat, and enjoying music, friends, the cuisine, even the new Tom Cruise movie, Yet Another Mission Impossible. The fact that AT&T doesn’t work well in adobe walls in a town that’s wedded to Verizon was even good. Unplugged for the most part. Until that email. Citibank was notifying me (again, as this seems to happen about once every 14 months or so) that a new card was in the mail in order to “protect my security.” Except I wasn’t anywhere near Dallas, and I was pretty much living on this one Citibank AAdvantage Card World Elite in order to get those airline miles for every dollar spent (a lot on vacation). So I went back to call since I had no idea whether I had been getting charges denied or what. Should I have told them I’d be in New Mexico like I do if I’m in actual Mexico so they won’t think my cards been stolen? Was it a specific charge, and if so, what was it, so I could never shop there again? Mainly, I did not want a new number because it’s a nightmare. So I was perturbed as well as hacked as a cardholder, and resigned to losing my afternoon siesta and reading time. My initial call to the 800 customer service number, after going through the lengthy menu, was greeted by that unmistakable accent that you’re talking to someone either from the Bangladore call center or the Philippines. I have learned to immediately ask for a supervisor in America. Usually for some reason it’s a person in either Kentucky or Florida. I began taking notes as to time and names. Another sad fact I have learned through the years — never expect anything to happen as explained. By then, I had my online statement showing four transac-

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Some days there is just no winning. tions as pending so I assumed the first was the offender, a local gas station. Nope, I was told the hacker could go back as far as seven years! I also noticed a new number was on the statement, which I couldn’t believe since I had neither received a new card nor activated it. Moreover, I had friends check my mail in Dallas three days running. The supervisor assured me that all charges would seamlessly be rolled to the new number, and because I was such a valued customer, they

" MY S U M M E R WA S P RET T Y M U C H IDYLL I C U N T I L I G OT A N E M A I L F ROM C I T I BA N K . ” would overnight the new card to my vacation address. When I asked why I was told they were in the mail but had not been received, I was then told the new cards were being mailed in batches and my batch probably hadn’t been mailed — they had two weeks to get them out. In other words, a ton of people had used this vendor. Was it Target again? Walmart? Tom Thumb? I wanted to know, but their lips were sealed. Three issues remained. First, I needed to download all my information to my Quicken fast, because from past nightmarish experience, when a new card is activated, the old card number vanishes and all statements disappear. If you ac-

tivate the new card before you update any online accounting like Quicken, you then have to get old statements mailed and manually input what you need for taxes. Horrible. Second, the new card was coming at the end of the month over a weekend. So many vendors auto-debit my card at the first of the month, from health insurance to phone and utilities. I needed to wait a few days to activate … the days when my grandchildren were coming to visit. Argh. Finally, I’d have to go through old statements to remember whom to call, everyone from my newspaper subscriptions to the cleaners to those impossible-to-get-onthe-phone NTTA TollTag people. Then I’d need to go online for Uber, the airlines, Amazon, and more. It would take hours, and even then it didn’t always work, and I will be getting notifications for months — not to mention what a pain trying to merge two cards at tax time would be. A million years ago when I was in college, Dustin Hoffman starred in the anti-establishment movie classic The Graduate, in which a corporate type told the erstwhile hippie to remember one word for his future: “Plastics.” It was a huge laugh line. Who knew it was prophetic and would mean credit cards? I’m sure this will be quaint in the not too distant future, and we will just charge everything to our phone, no plastic. Imagine losing your phone then. Gads. Len Bourland can be reached at len@lenbourland.com.

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Town Council. Pro-park residents presented their material to the council in late July, but the item has not yet been considered for a vote. “Our town council is always pleased to receive residents’ suggestions as to how the quality of life in Highland Park can be improved,” Mayor Joel Williams said. Williams said the item is expected to go before the council in October and town engineers are pulling further traffic data. The residents also presented their information to SMU officials, who similarly were not able to give a public opinion. “Essentially, it was an opportunity for us to show them what we were thinking and to bring them into the discussion,” Westerheide said. Many SMU students cross that intersection to get to the Katy Trail and the tennis center. In that way, safety is just as much a concern for the students as it is their neighbors. “When they brought in all those dorms, we saw a tremendous increase of pedestrian and bicycle traffic,” Linton said. “It is so, so dangerous, and all those kids are wearing headphones … anything could happen at any time.” Park supporters launched a website, hpcentennialpark.com, and began distributing yard signs in late July. Email sarah.bennett@ peoplenewspapers.com

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Creamy White. Excellent Condition, Maintained Perfectly. Must SEE! 390 c.i., V-6, Automatic, AC, 76,409 mi., Gorgeous Interior. $8,500 FIRM.

PLEASE CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION Leslie Duong, 214-887-8325 BS Biology, Health Nutritionist, Licensed Herbalist

214-335-0318, Steve or Monica.

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972.991.3601 www.tecdallas.org

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The Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe 2215 Ross Avenue • Dallas, Texas 75201 • 214.871.1362

ST. JUDE CHAPEL Trinity Episcopal Church

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SATURDAY MASS: 4:00 p.m. SUNDAY MASS: 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. DAILY MASS: (Monday thru Friday) 11:40 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. 1521 MAIN STREET DALLAS, TX, 75201

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extraordinary lives | extraordinary homes Journey to Japan from the Heart of Dallas Gabriel Barbier-Mueller, founder and CEO of Harwood International, is from a long line of distinguished art collectors. Both of his parents are collectors, and his mother is the daughter of one of the greatest collectors of French and tribal African art of the early 20th century. And now, as Gabriel develops the most pedestrian-friendly 18 blocks in the city of Dallas, he is curating a work of art that consists of ecofriendly high-rises, Japanese-inspired gardens, beautiful restaurants, people on foot and Samurai art.

The Samurai Collection is located above Saint Ann Restaurant and Bar and overlooks the Marie Gabrielle Gardens, all part of the growing Harwood District.

itting atop the Saint Ann Restaurant and Bar in the popular Harwood District is the largest and most complete collection of Samurai art, objects and armor in the world. And admission to The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum — the only museum outside of Japan dedicated to Samurai art — is free.

4529 Pomona Road $1,325,000 LEELEE GIOIA | 214.616.1791 lgioia@briggsfreeman.com

“With our restaurants, garden, and museum, it’s so important to us to slow people down,” says Jessica Young, Head of Public Relations and Marketing for Harwood International. “We want to bring people in from their bustling, urban lives and give them a place to relax.” The Samurai Collection is currently exhibiting Warrior Crowns: Extraordinary Samurai Helmets. It is located on the second floor of the Saint Ann school building (above Saint Ann Restaurant and Bar) at 2501 North Harwood Street in Dallas.

For the past 25 years, the Barbier-Mueller’s have carefully amassed more than 1,000 pieces of Western art — from Samurai suits of armor, helmets and masks to horse armor and weaponry. What began as a private collection housed in their residences grew to be selected pieces on display in the lobbies of several high-rise buildings they own. Finally, the collection grew so large it merited its own museum.

4304 Potomac Avenue $2,695,000 TOM HUGHES | 214.649.3323 thughes@briggsfreeman.com

For More InForMatIon samuraicollection.org updatedallas.com Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty.

3309 Stanford Avenue $1,345,000 LINDY MAHONEY | 214.546.1555 lmahoney@briggsfreeman.com

3615 Amherst Avenue | $4,695,000 Absolutely stunning and rare University Park new construction built by Tatum Brown and conveniently located within walking distance to University Park Elementary and Snider Plaza.This masterpiece is a one-of-a-kind property with incredible waterscape that offers a type of secluded living experience few get to experience in urban Dallas.

JONATHAN ROSEN 214.927.1313

3448 Stanford Avenue $1,350,000 MICHELLE WOOD | 214.564.0234 mwood@briggsfreeman.com

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8 Downs Lake Circle $1,385,000 JUDY SESSIONS | 214.354.5556 jsessions@briggsfreeman.com

6420 Williams Parkway | $4,495,000 Sophisticated new construction by Leo Savino of Significant Building. This stunning new home is in an iconic location in University Park with Turtle Creek fountain views.Across from Goar Park and tennis courts. Five bedrooms with master suite downstairs. Outdoor living and dining. 3 car garage.Warm modern finishes. For details, visit beckyfrey.com

BECKY FREY 214.536.4727 bfrey@briggsfreeman.com

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