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BUSINESS Top chefs serve up new catering concepts 10 REAL ESTATE Ebby makes a splash with new Preston Center digs 19 LIVIN G WELL Pets rest paws at luxe boarding service 34

Splash Brothers SIBLINGS POOL RESOURCES TO REWRITE RECORD BOOKS AT HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL 1B

BUSINESS

Private flight service zips business travelers across the state 6

COMMUNITY Tragedy helps shape career in Hollywood for HP grad 39 SPORTS Scots hold court with 16th state tennis title

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Crystal Charity parents watch families grow up with children’s book 29

Meals on Wheels volunteer hasn't slowed down with age 41

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CONTENTS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Student: No Natatorium at Curtis Park Dear Editor, I agree with the natatorium being removed from Highland Park High School to make much needed room for classrooms. But I believe that building it in Curtis Park is a bad decision because it is too close to the UP Elementary school, where children are riding bikes and walking to school. It would also make more traffic in the Snider Plaza area. Wilson Welch HPMS seventh-grader

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Dear Editor, I, too, am a parent who is against book banning, burning, and censorship, because I believe the freedoms for which our forefathers fought and died for are the bedrock of our country. However, freedom has boundaries. My rights and freedoms are not greater than yours. Therefore, rights have parameters in terms of appropriate settings, time frames and other limitations. For example, while I may be of age to consume alcohol, I do not have the right to do so while driving or at a school function. The inflammatory labels of “censorship” and “book banning” for those who raise questions and express concerns about literature choices, have been not only unfortunate and divisive, but have also been diversions, taking attention away from the true inquiry at hand. Review of school district literature policies and choices is not new to HPISD. It is not meddling and does not convey distrust in the teaching professionals. In fact, parental “full partnership” in our children’s education is provided for by law in Texas, in Texas Education Code 4.001(b). Fear-based labeling has provoked unsubstantiated rumors that test

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scores may fall or programs may fail. In fact, many school districts and systems do not include the sexually explicit styles in question while maintaining certified AP programs, often outperforming our district. It is alleged that the children of our community will be better equipped and more mature for college and for life by reading literature with more detailed, sexually explicit, descriptive passages. But no parents, to my knowledge, have advocated avoiding the study of any cultural or contemporary issue, least of all, sexuality. I know of no one seeking to avoid the study of issues surrounding poverty, abortion, rape, religion or any such topics. It is important to study and understand these sensitive issues. The affluence in the community does not shield our children from much of the brokenness in this world. Our children do not live in Nirvana or Disneyland, sheltered from the trauma of broken marriages, betrayed relationships, bankrupt businesses, drug addictions, rape, or abortion. The true inquiry at hand is a request for the school board to review its policies for the selection of literature regarding compliance with and possible revision of these policies. There have been complaints raised for years about the works of literature chosen for classroom and outside reading. There are serious questions that need to be addressed about the selection criteria, vetting procedure and compliance with these policies. These are the issues before the board. I know that all of the parents of this community love their children and want the very best for them, just as I do for our five children. This naturally includes

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POLICE SKU LD U GGE RY of the M O N T H S MA S H I NG P UMP KI NS At 2 a.m. on Nov. 7, masked vandals used a machete to cause $40 in damage to pumpkins on the porch of a house in the 3500 block of St. Johns Drive. The homeowner saw two miscreants commit the act on his security camera, including one wearing a Highland Park High School letter jacket. A neighbor also had some damaged pumpkins.

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here's been an uptick in burglars targeting vehicles in the Park Cities. We don't want to blame the victim here, but it's prudent to remind people to lock their cars. That's a simple method of protection that doesn't take much time or effort. Most of the incidents involve cars that were unlocked, garage doors that were left open at night, or unattended valuables left in plain sight. Let's examine two recent incidents that provide cautionary tales for what not to do. Overnight on Nov. 4, a thief entered an unlocked 2013 Ford Escape in the 3500 block of Cornell Avenue in which the keys were left in the ignition. The thief took the keys, but not the SUV, and didn't enter the

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house, despite that key being on the same key ring. Back on Oct. 28, a miscreant opened an unlocked 2007 Lincoln Navigator in the 4000 block of Miramar Avenue to steal a $3,500 diamond bracelet from a Chanel purse. The previous week, a thief stole a $500 Prada wallet from the same car, which had the windows rolled down. Luckily, in that case, the perpetrator didn't take the keys left on the center console.

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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 November 5 At 8:55 p.m., officers began chasing a burglary suspect after spotting a suspicious blue 1990 Dodge Dakota in the 4400 block of Bordeaux Avenue. The driver tried to evade police along Lomo Alto, Armstrong, Arcady, Roland, Mockingbird, Douglas, Fairfield, Preston, Beverly, and Eastern. After numerous traffic violations, the pickup headed southbound on the Dallas North Tollway, and the chase reached 110 mph before police lost sight of the suspect when two cars obeyed the speed limit on the exit to Interstate 35E, and thus ended the pursuit. November 7 At 1 p.m., a shopper looking at neckties stole an iPhone 6

from a table inside Q Custom Clothier at Highland Park Village while an employee was distracted. November 10 Between 4:15 and 5 p.m., a thief stole a leather wallet containing $125 in cash from a purse inside a shopping cart at Whole Foods Market in the 4100 block of Lomo Alto Drive. November 14 Between 5 p.m. on Nov. 13 and 7:20 a.m. on Nov. 14, a thief entered an unlocked black 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe in the 4300 block of Edmondson Avenue and stole an $800 Beretta Panther pistol with three loaded magazines, as well as a $50 flashlight, a small bag containing $30 in coins, and a fanny pack.

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Value, in dollars, of a Chanel tote bag stolen by three shoplifters from the Chanel store at Highland Park Village at 3:26 p.m. on Nov. 11. The trio fled on foot toward Preston Road.

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U N I V E R S I T Y PA R K November 7 Between 8:45 and 10:15 a.m., a burglar broke into a black 2004 Lexus sedan in the 6400 block of North Central Expressway and stole a $1,500 Dell laptop computer, $320 worth of computer accessories, $300 worth of books, and a $100 Texas Instruments calculator. November 9 At 1:20 a.m., a reckless driver crashed into a garage door in the 6600 block of Airline Road, causing $3,000 worth of damage. November 10 Between 9:45 and 10:45 a.m., a burglar broke into a gold 2005 Lexus RX350 at the Park Cities YMCA and stole a $200 Coach purse containing

a $200 Coach wallet, a $100 Coach coin purse, and $100 in cash. November 13 At 1:15 p.m., a burglar broke into a red 2009 Chrysler 300 at Miracle Mile and stole a Tom Ford purse, a Nancy Gonzalez purse, and two Prada purses with a combined value of $10,950. While trying to flee, the perpetrator ran into a parked black 2009 Cadillac Escalade, causing $1,000 in damage. November 16 At 4:44 a.m., a burglar broke into Chiladas Fresh Mex Grill at Miracle Mile by shattering the side door, and stole more than $1,800 in cash and some office equipment.

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BUSINESS Flight Service Wants to Save Time, Hassles For Executives

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Blowout Class Isn't Just Hot Air

By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers Don’t complain to Nick Kennedy about security hassles or flight delays. He’s seen worse while flying more than 2 million miles in the past decade. And as frustrating as many of those commercial flights were, the worst part was the time it cost him with his family in Preston Hollow. That’s the primary reason that – despite having no experience in the aviation industry – Kennedy decided to launch Rise, an entrepreneurial venture starting in December at Love Field that tailors private flights to frequent business travelers for a monthly fee. “It wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for my wife and three kids. It was literally breaking my heart to be gone from them on a regular basis,” Kennedy said. “We’re going to allow an executive to have breakfast with their kids, fly for a lunch meeting, and be back in time for soccer practice.” The company will fly its scheduled daily service to Houston and Austin using private Beechcraft turboprop planes. Each plane will have eight luxury seats and two pilots. Perhaps best of all, the flights leave from a private terminal with concierge service, which eliminates the need to find parking, go through complex security procedures, worry about baggage headaches, or engage in small talk. Kennedy said Rise will do background checks on passengers before they fly, and will utilize valet parking on-site. A few minutes later, passengers will be walked out to the plane.

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

Rise founder Nick Kennedy was tired of flight delays and other hassles.

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Students practice "power drying" their hair — getting it 70 percent dry — before careful styling begins.

By Sarah Bennett

People Newspapers

’ll admit it: I’m pretty proud of my hair. I get remarks on it often, but I still can’t seem to get that salon-level polish on my own. Enter FORM Hair Education. Longtime stylist Whitney Haynes loves hair, but she also loves teaching clients how to get great looks at home. That’s why she started giving lessons. “I really like learning and teaching,” she said. “It’s my passion.” So when she invited me out for a class on the perfect blowout, I jumped at the opportunity. With a small class — there were about four other participants when I went — close instruction was a given. We all started with a good shampoo, and then Haynes recommended products for each person’s hair type. In her class, each student is equipped with a dryer, a round brush, and three heavy-duty clips that you’ll eventually take home. Oh, and there’s the handy, laminated sheet reminding you how to section your hair. But I’m jumping ahead. First, Haynes instructed us to get your hair about 70 percent dry before doing any real styling. She calls this “power drying.” Then, you brush your hair back at the hairline around your face, closely following with the dryer. When that’s done, you move into sectioning. Whitney’s team of stylists showed us

Stylist Blake Brister instructs on proper technique.

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how to section the front parts of your hair, and clip the rest back. Then, you take small sections and closely blow them dry, rolling the hair up with your round brush and letting it back down over and over. It sounds simple, but the technique takes a little practice. My stylist, Blake Brister, was full of positive encouragement while I twisted, rolled, and dried. “Yeah, that’s it, you’ve got it,” he would say. “You’ve got to allow the hair to cool to set it in place.” We continued practicing that technique with the left, right, and back sides of hair. Finally, with the very top, we pulled the hair around the brush, facing forward, and gave it a shot of hot air for one final blast of volume. With some spritzing of hairspray, everyone was able to enjoy her own masterpiece. Haynes said it’s even more fun to bring friends to the class, which she teaches at L.A.R.C. Salon on McKinney Avenue from 5-7 p.m. on Saturdays. She also teaches classes on perfect ponytails, updos, and curls. Beer, wine, and cheese aren’t bad enticements, either. “It’s a lot of work and explanation, but it’s what I’m supposed to do,” she said. And thank God she does — with her instruction, maybe now I won’t have to spend $30 every time I want a decent blowout. Email sarah.bennett@ peoplenewspapers.com

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“It takes away all that friction on the front and the back end,” Kennedy said. “It’s not inexpensive but it’s accessible. Our company exists to fix people’s problems.” As far as pricing, think of a Netflix model. Customers pay a fee of at least $1,650 per month (higher price points have added amenities) for as many flights as they want. There’s no long-term commitment after 90 days. “I can save some money at the end of the day, and save a lot of time and headaches,” said Brandon Bolin, a real-estate developer who splits time between Dallas and Austin. “It’s a niche, for sure, but it’s for people like me. It has a boutique feeling. I think it will really take off.” Kennedy expects to be sold out of “founding memberships” by the time the first flight takes off. Then he’ll start a waiting list. “We’re on a very fast timetable,” he said. “We’ll be the first airline in the history of airlines to be launched profitably.” Although Rise is based at Love Field, the flights will op-

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Rise founder Nick Kennedy plans to launch his new private flight service, based at a Love Field hangar, in December. erate based on customer demand, and that includes potential expansion to other cities in the future. Rise already is planning weekend getaways to destinations such as Marfa; Seaside, Fla.; and Vail, Colo. “If the demand is there, then

we’ll do it. We will go where our members want us to go,” Kennedy said. “We’re going to let the numbers tell us where to go next. We think there’s an opportunity for strong growth.” Email todd.jorgenson@ peoplenewspapers.com

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DINING

Top Chefs Cater to New Options Spaces turn from restaurants into event-only hubs By Sarah Bennett

People Newspapers Chefs across town are carving out new opportunities for themselves by taking their well-known restaurants and turning them into private catering venues. Take Kent Rathbun and Dee Lincoln, for example: Rathbun has taken his 5-year-old Preston Center restaurant Blue Plate Kitchen and turned it into The Kitchen at 6130. “When we elected to close Blue Plate, it was still in good shape in terms of a restaurant,” Rathbun said. He explained that the Preston Center location was packed for breakfast and lunch, but didn’t attract nighttime traffic. So how does he make that space work for a catering venue? Well, for one, he’s got the equipment ready to go. “There are a lot of people always looking for a space that has equipment, and a lot have a room. A lot of places don’t have a really equipped kitchen, or you end up renting,” he said. “One of the advantages of The Kitchen is that it’s ready to go.” The Kitchen at 6130 is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and doesn’t really have a set menu. Rathbun can craft

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Dee Lincoln's Bubble Bar and Kent Rathbun's The Kitchen at 6130 are both already operating as catering facilities. the menu to accommodate any budget or style, such as seated dinner or passed hors d’oeuvres. As for the space itself, he’s found a way to tranform a con into a pro. “I think the one thing that works against us as a restaurant works for us as an event space,” he said. “Since the traffic is light, a lot of private dining will take place in the evening with the ability to park.” The case is different for Dee Lincoln, who recently transformed her Bubble Bar into a private-events-only space. “I thought about it really seriously

over the past year just because of the parties we were doing on the second floor,” she said. As many patrons know, the Bubble Bar location was split into two levels: a wider space for seated dining below, and a more intimate, event-friendly space upstairs. And with the dramatic lighting and swanky décor, it was no wonder Lincoln found her space popular for private events. She recommends it for rehearsal dinners, weddings, seated dinners, corporate events, and holiday parties. “We offer seated dinners at different tiers as well as food stations with carv-

ings,” she said. “We’re seeing a nice variety of passed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.” She said not having to pay a room-rental fee has been a pleasant aspect for many clients. Unlike Rathbun’s location, with its open space for parking, Lincoln’s Uptown location has a very different feel. “This area is concentrated with hotel ballrooms and lots of great spaces. But not every party is 100 to 300 people,” she said. “We get a lot of 40 to 75 that are willing to spend the same amount of dollars for elegance.”

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R E A L E S TAT E Q U A R T E R LY

BLENDING BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL

The most striking interior feature of Philip Johnson's only Dallas house is this double symmetrical, winding staircase that greets visitors through the grand entry, connecting the upper level with a majestic open hall. COURTESY PHOTOS

The mansion at 10210 Strait Lane underwent an extensive interior and exterior renovation between 2002 and 2008.

Architect Brings Unique Vision to Dallas Mansion

n architecture circles, Philip Johnson is well-known for using glass as a method of merging structures and landscapes. His only Dallas design, at 10210 Strait Lane in Preston Hollow, is an example. Originally commissioned by construction magnate Henry Beck and his wife, the two-story house — which has abundant floor-to-ceiling windows that recall his famed Glass House in Connecticut — was finished 50 years ago on 6.5 acres surrounded by more than 300 trees. With five bedrooms and 11 baths within its 12,000 square feet, its grand features include an exterior facade of tall

arches, a majestic atrium with a double winding staircase, two reflecting pools, and a dining room with interior arches. The Becks lived a formal, high-society life, but after they divorced in 2000, they sold the house to a family with children. That prompted the new owners, Laurence Lebowitz and Naomi Aberly, to renovate the house from 2002 to 2008 and re-landscape the property while trying to preserve the architectural integrity. The prominent Democratic fundraisers twice hosted President Obama at the house, which went back on the market this fall, listed at $27.5 million. — Todd Jorgenson

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travertine floors and walnut paneling are on display in the atrium, which has ample room for artwork and a skylight to provide ambiance. Bedrooms are on the second level.

T O P L E F T : The main dining room features a long table and an umbrella-vaulted interior that resembles the design of the guest quarters in the architect's Glass House. B O T T O M L E F T : The narrow swimming pool has an adjacent 1,500-squarefoot cabana with two bathrooms, a full kitchen, and a sliding glass door that opens to a covered terrace and tennis court.

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Housing Market Continues Growth By Todd Jorgenson

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Fall in the housing market typically equals a seasonal slowdown, as sellers have a tendency to pull their properties for the winter before trying again in the spring. While the numbers show that trend still holds true, the market in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow remains lively as the holidays approach, with an increase in existing inventory and new construction. “Traditionally we see a seasonal slowdown because of the holidays, but we still see a lot of businesses moving to Dallas and people want to get in here,” said Amy Detwiler, a senior vice president with Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. “I’m continuing to list properties right now because of the growth.” In the Park Cities, sales and active listings declined sharply from June to October, for example, but the median price of homes sold increased significantly, to more than $1 million from $732,500 over a four-month span. That surge — to $374 per square foot on October sales — also put the year-to-date median price at seven figures for homes in Highland Park and University Park. Trends are similar in Preston Hollow, where the median price of single-family homes escalated to $890,000 in October despite the total number of sales and ac-

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PARK CITIE S Month October 2014 June 2014 Year-to-date

Closed sales

Median price

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$374

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$256

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$732,500

$260

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Contractor is a Woman Among Men By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers In Sandy Tabacinic’s line of work, it’s not an insult to say that a kitchen can use a woman’s touch. As a female residential contractor in a business dominated by men, Tabacinic said that sometimes, home construction projects deserve the attention of the person who spends the most time there. And in many cases, those people are females. “Being a woman that runs a home can give you some insight that maybe a man doesn’t have,” Tabacinic said. “I understand the functioning of a house, and I try to take that into consideration.” Although her background is in graphic design, Tabacinic’s start in the construction business came about 10 years ago while working for another builder. “I started to notice that I was doing things differently,” said Tabacinic, a native of Colombia. “There were a lot of problems that I thought could be solved with better communication. I want construction to be fun. You’re not meant to suffer through it.” That philosophy prompted Tabacinic to start Dallas-based Homecorp in 2009. The company does everything from custom home construction to interior renovations. About 90 percent of her business consists of remodels, but she has built about 30 homes in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. “I know I can always count on her,” said Gayle Schneider, who hired Tabacinic to reno-

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Sandy Tabacinic started Dallas-based Homecorp in 2009, making her one of the few female residental contractors in the area. vate her kitchen on Amherst Avenue. “She’s very organized and doesn’t get frazzled.” Tabacinic said she gets a lot of her business through referrals — many of them from wives to their husbands. “She has an eye,” Schneider said. “She knows what she’s talking about.” Part of that comes from the suggestions Tabacinic makes prior to bidding on a project, which she said are more extensive than typical collaborations. “I’m making recommen-

dations for things that I know are going to come up so people don’t get hit with a surprise,” she said. While Tabacinic has broken through gender barriers during her career, she admits that one challenge has been overseeing a crew consisting mostly of men. “I think women can multitask really well,” Tabacinic said. “I’ve had to really learn how to talk to men. You have to make sure they understand what you want them to do. They have to trust you.”

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ic remodeled this kitchen in a house on Amherst Avenue as part of her portfolio of projects in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. She estimates that remodels provide about 90 percent of her business.

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Park Cities residents Curt and Paige Elliott have a combined 25 years of experience in real estate and direct knowledge of the neighborhood. The dynamic duo is inspired by all the relationships they’ve cultivated over the years; more than 80 percent of their business is referrals. “Whether they need help finding a dream home in a certain school district or just a landscaping recommendation, we take great satisfaction in assisting our clients,” the Elliotts said. Dave Perry-Miller & Associates (daveperrymiller. com) is an Ebby Halliday Company that specializes in the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, Uptown, Lakewood, East Dallas, and Kessler Park.

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Ebby Halliday Office Gets Chic New Digs By Jacie Scott

Special Contributor Ebby Halliday’s Preston Center office has found a new home. After 38 years in the 4,100-square-foot office where it previously set up shop, the firm is expanding to a new chic space at 8333 Douglas Ave., across from the Park Cities Hilton and neighboring The Shelton high-rise. Ground broke on the 10,000-square-foot project in August, and the new space opened its doors in early October, thanks to the completion of the initial phase. Architect Michael Twichell, whose work includes The Shops at Legacy in Plano and the Angelika Film Center in Dallas, is the engineer on the project. The new space will be in a more prominent location than the previous office. “This high-visibility, contemporary office is built for the future,” said Ron Burgert, chief financial officer of the Ebby Halliday Companies, in a press release. “It offers an exceptional location and is a statement of our commitment to serving Dallas and the Park Cities for years to come.” The expansion presented the chance to upgrade technology and create a sophisticated atmosphere for associates and clients, alike. In addition to the 5,900 extra square feet of space, staff can look forward to commercial-grade Wi-Fi, Apple TVs in the conference rooms, a training room with new computers, private offices for top-producing agents, and a large sitting room with dining space, just to name a few of the amenities. Designer Gary Owens created the modern feel of the office, which compliments the open concept of the office space and the natural light brought in by the windows on three sides. Ginger Gill, sales manager of Ebby’s Preston Center office, believes that this expansion will build on its commitment to the community. “Our vision for Ebby’s new Preston Center office was to create a modern, inviting space for our valued clients and the ideal working space for today’s high-tech real estate agents,” Gill said. The second and final phase of the project is scheduled to open in mid-January. Email jacie.scott@gmail.com

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Preston Center Grand Opening On November 5, Ebby Halliday Realtors celebrated the grand opening of Phase I of its new 10,000-squarefoot Preston Center Office at 8333 Douglas Ave. Ebby’s Preston Center team is now enjoying a spacious, modern environment with cutting-edge technology. The project’s architect is Michael Twichell. Its designer is Gary Owens. Both Phase I and Phase II will feature only Texas artists. “This high-visibility, contemporary office is built for the future,” says Ron Burgert, chief financial officer of the Ebby Halliday Companies. “It offers an exceptional location and is a statement of our commitment to serving Dallas and the Park Cities for years to come.” Phase II, which will include private offices for Top-Producing agents and teams and a spacious agent workroom, is scheduled to open in late January. “Our new office offers experienced, high-quality agents a sophisticated atmosphere and the latest technology in a sought-after Preston Center location,” says Ginger Gill, sales manager of Ebby’s Preston Center Office. “We’re thrilled with the way Phase I turned out and can’t wait for the completion of our second phase in

Ebby Halliday CFO Ron Burgert, President & CEO Mary Frances Burleson, EVP & Director of Sales Offices Betty Misko, and Preston Center Sales Manager Ginger Gill. late January.” Ebby’s new Preston Center Office is currently home to 79 agents. The new office will accommodate approximately 100 agents, Gill says. For more information on Ebby’s Preston Center Office, its Associates and listings, call 214-692-0000 or visit prestoncenter.ebby.com.

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This elegant Georgian masterpiece at 3637 Bryn Mawr (3637brynmawr.daveperrymiller.com) offers a commanding presence in a sought-after University Park location. The almost 5,800-square foot, four bedroom, 4 ½-bath residence is being marketed for $1,990,000 through Lance Hancock with Dave Perry-Miller & Associates. The home is situated on an oversized lot with a circular drive, mature trees, manicured lawn and professional landscaping. A threecar garage accommodates additional parking. Double entry doors welcome you to abundant rooms, soaring ceiling heights, beautiful crown molding and millwork and rich hardwood floors. A center-hall floor plan is flanked by formal living and dining rooms, both lined in windows and warmed by gas fireplaces. The kitchen is appointed with furniture-style cabinetry including a center island, top-quality appliances, breakfast

bar, walk-in pantry and a butler’s pantry. Open to the kitchen is a breakfast area and den. Multiple French doors lead to a covered patio and landscaped backyard with board-on-board fencing. A paneled study features a fireplace and adjoining wet bar. The second floor houses four bedrooms with en suite baths and a full-size utility room. The master suite has a separate sitting area, relaxing balcony and a palatial bath with marble vanities, a jetted tub, frameless-glass shower and a walk-in closet. A game room, bonus room and storage room comprise the third floor. For more information, contact Lance Hancock at 214.532.7331 or lance@ daveperrymiller.com. Dave Perry-Miller & Associates (daveperrymiller.com) is an Ebby Halliday Company and member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International, luxuryportfolio.com.

RE A L E STAT E B RIEF S TOM THUMB CLOSES, NEW EATERIES OPEN IN HP VILLAGE Tom Thumb will close its doors at Highland Park Village on Nov. 30. The grocer’s parent company, Safeway, informed the Village that it was pulling the location last March. The company had to vacate by Dec. 1 in order to finalize the acquisition deal with Albertson’s. But Village management is hoping to secure another grocer in that same spot. In the meantime, several new tenants are moving in. They include Goop, a popup holiday shop from actress Gwyneth Paltrow, which opened on Nov. 17. Among those opening early next year are Giuseppe Zanotti, an Italian shoe boutique; Dior Beauty, the first of its kind in the United States; and skin-care retailer Bluemercury. In terms of dining, K.T. Burger and 5 Creeks Tavern will take the place of Toko V and Village Kitchen this winter. Both are new concepts from Village owner Ray Washburne and Buddy Cramer, whose portfolio in-

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CRESCENT COMPLEX TO GET MAJOR FACELIFT Crescent Property Services plans to spend more than $30 million to upgrade its mixeduse development in the Uptown area of Dallas, including its centerpiece office towers and hotel. The renovation will be the largest since the development — designed by John Burgee and architect Philip Johnson — was completed in 1986. It follows a $15M enhancement in recent years that focused on increasing energy efficiency and customer mobility. The changes in the 11acre development will include outdoor courtyards and terraces, a new storefront for retail anchor Stanley Korshak, and street entrance for the Palomino restaurant. TOWN OF HP FILES PETITION TO STAY COLE AVENUE REZONING In August, the Dallas City Council approved an apartment complex on Cole Avenue, much to the disappointment of Highland Park officials who had

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DAVE PERRY-MILLER REBRANDS Dave Perry-Miller & Associates is now officially Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate. The firm recently announced a new name, logo, and slogan after hiring The Richards Group to execute the rebranding. The slogan has changed from “marketing properties of quality and character” to “Properties of distinction. Agents for life.”

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People Newspapers Everyone knows the annual Crystal Charity Ball is the height of fashion, society, and philanthropy. But it’s also the height of family and community tradition, as far as the children’s book is concerned. The Crystal Charity Ball children’s book, for those that don’t know, is a longstanding way to raise money and showcase families in and around Dallas. Going back to 1957 when it first began as a date book, it continues to be cherished by parents and grandparents alike. Families can purchase a page to show off their cute kiddos of all ages, or they can go the charitable route. “If you don’t have a child or your kids are out of college or married and you don’t have grandkids yet, you can do a beneficiary page, which all of our official photographers are assigned to go photograph,” said children’s book chair Melissa Macatee, who happens to be a photographer herself. Of course, all the page purchases go toward the various beneficiaries, so each one is its own charitable action. No matter the purchase, it’s practically become a rite of passage for many Park Cities families. “Year to year, you can watch people grow up through the books,” Macatee said. “I had 30 years worth of books in my house when I remodeled. There were some pictures of me as a child, which I think is re-

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ally funny.” Subjects choose from four different participating photographers: Gittings, Haynsworth, James French, and John Derryberry. “We’ve been participating ever since the book started,” photographer Holt

Haynsworth said. “We’re second-generation, so my father started doing it in the late 1970s.” Having worked with Crystal Charity that long, Haynsworth has seen some of the families grow up over decades. “I’m photographing the grandkids that my father shot two generations before,” he said. “And a neat thing about the ball book is that it introduces new families into what the Crystal Charity Ball is all about. It’s still one of the most prestigious organizations in Dallas.” Haynsworth and the other photographers contribute the portraits to Crystal Charity at no cost — of both the families and the organizations the book supports. “We go to the beneficiaries and photograph everything that’s happening there so can show members what they do,” he said. The book is debuted each year at the ball and distributed to those who purchased a page. Additional pages are available for purchase after that point. In the days of Facebook and iPhones, it’s a good excuse for families to slow things down and get a formal portrait done. Many use their copies as coffee-table books and keepsakes through the years. “It’s a great way to capture that moment. Children are just so naturally beautiful and so innocent,” Macatee said. “It’s near and dear to my heart for a variety of reasons.” Email sarah.bennett@ peoplenewspapers.com

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ailey Kristine Anderson and Michael Paul Schaufele exchanged vows June 21, 2014 at the Roaring Fork Club in Aspen, Colo. Rev. Rob Hamby officiated the ceremony. Cousin Charlie Anderson and family friend Leigh Winans read scripture during the ceremony. A reception of cocktails, full seated dinner and dancing to the band Synesthesia followed. For the first dance, the bride and groom danced to George Strait’s “Give It All We Got Tonight.” The rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom’s parents, was held at T Lazy 7 Ranch. The bride is the daughter of Kim and Chuck Anderson of Highland Park. She is the granddaughter of Ms. Kay Chaplain and Mr. Shelby Pallette of Virginia Beach, Va., Mrs. Marilyn Anderson and the late Mr. Charles Anderson, of North Platte, Neb. The groom is the son of Lee and Lou Schaufele of Highland Park. He is the grandson of Mrs. Carolyn Schaufele and the late

Mr. Louis John Schaufele, of Little Rock, Ark., and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith, of San Antonio. The bride was given in marriage by her parents. She was escorted down the aisle by her father. The bride wore a strapless gown with fluted French lace designed by Ulla-Maija Couture. The bride wore a diamond cross necklace gifted to her by the groom the morning of the wedding. Upon the white bridal bouquet was a butterfly charm in memory of a dear friend. Assisting the bride as maid of honor was Ashley Anderson. Bridesmaids included Lindsey Anderson, Olivia Anderson, Anne Evans, Laura Schaufele, Laurence Glasscock, Olivia Trevino, Elizabeth Rhoades, Merritt Milliorn, Alexandra Jennings, Molly Figueroa, Madelyn Dillabough, Jacqueline Buff, Peyton Blackwell, Katherine Helms, and Olivia Mills. The flower girls were Sally Schaufele and Raleigh Henry. Attending the groom as

best man was John Schaufele. Groomsmen included Cole Evans, Doug Friedman, Hunter Serenbetz, James Miers, Sam Bennett, Will Wilkerson, Phil Graham, James Wolff, Charlie Gentles, George Morgan, Will Cooper, Brian Mullen, Drew Assapimonwait, Scott Connell, and Charlie Clarke. The ring bearers were William and Luke Evans and Hunt Henry. The bride is a graduate of The Hockaday School. She received a BA in economics and religion from Wake Forest University where she was also a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Bailey is a tenant representative for CBRE. The groom is a graduate of Highland Park High School. He received a BS in accounting and business from Washington & Lee where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Paul is employed by Goldman Sachs in equity sales. Following their wedding trip to Bora Bora, the newlyweds have made their home in Dallas.

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People Newspapers Now “pet parents” don’t have to worry about Rover while they travel in and out of Love Field. With the Wright Amendment lifted, Saq Nadeem knew he could offer his services to many more jet-setting pet owners. That’s because he’s the founder of Paradise 4 Paws, a company that provides pet boarding during travels. Though Nadeem is based out of Chicago and has a handful of locations across the country, he’s had a presence at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport for the past three years. But this year, he wanted to reach out to Love Field travelers as well. “We believe in quality and convenience for pet parents,” he said. “We call ourselves pet parents, not pet owners.” Thanks to a partnership with Lovers Lane Animal Medical Center, pet owners can now drop off their fluffy ones at the center near Love Field and rest assured that the Paradise 4 Paws shuttle will take them to the main facility and back. Nadeem calls the new stop “the boarding lounge.” Lovers Lane supervisor Cindy Jacobs has already seen quite a few pet owners take advantage of the new opportunity. “As time goes on, I expect to see it grow,” she said. “It’s a great area to drop off.” Before his Paradise 4 Paws

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Nadeem doesn’t believe in leaving pets in crates while their owners are away. That’s why Paradise 4 Paws has plenty of room for pets to play in what he calls “doggie rooms” and “kitty bungalows.” There are areas for big dogs and areas for small dogs and even a boneshaped splashing pool. If pet parents suffer from separation anxiety, they can peek into a video feed to watch their “children” play. Though the DFW location is open at all times, the “boarding lounge” works with the medical center’s hours. But Nadeem takes his allegiance to convenience very seriously. Let’s say pet owners are getting in late — past the medical center’s hours — clients have the option of picking up at the DFW location, at the airport curb, or even arrange to have the pet dropped off at home. “Dallas is one of the most pet-friendly cities,” he said. “It’s an exciting time.” Email sarah.bennett@ peoplenewspapers.com

doing things I believed in. It was scary, frustrating, and hard to swallow, but humility ultimately saved me. Every day, I’m thankful for what I’ve got. And I don’t mean things. Things are practically worthless. Experiences, relationships, family, health, peace of mind — this is where true value lies. Most people really are just trying to get by without hurting or getting hurt. Every single one of us faces hardships, disappointments, traumas, trials, difficult streaks, and losses. These days, I rarely hesitate to round up a tip, use free time to volunteer, or give up something for someone else. It doesn’t matter if they “deserve it,” I just always

have in my mind — will this mean more to me or potentially to another? Do I need this? If you are in a good place, even just emotionally, spread that good. It’s invaluable currency — a smile, a dollar, an hour, a helping hand. It will all come back to you in gratitude, love, unexpected opportunity, or just your own calm comfort that you made someone else’s life better for the moment you ran over to help them carry that heavy box. So, give a little bit. Give a lot. You will not only be helping others, you will be part of balancing out the weight of the world. And then? You’re free. To do good. To be good. To make good. To feel good. All the time.

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dren and two kitty children,” he said. “I traveled for business all the time and hated leaving them behind. I didn’t like any place I could leave them. I felt

Giving Mentality Should Last All Year Long

ere we are at the holiday season — the time of year we become more conscious about kindness and giving. But rather than another column encouraging donations of toys or tossing the Salvation Army Santa a few bucks (though, those are nice things to do), I want to use this space to encourage an ongoing consciousness of good. An important pillar of health, it’s no easy task, and takes continued awareness and practice. As a young adult, I had what, from the outside, looked like great success. Working in the film industry during NYU film school, I went on to continued achievement in Hollywood — something I thought would

STEPHANIE M. CASEY bring me purpose and happiness. But spending all my time and energy on commercial entertainment made me feel increasingly vacant, unfulfilled, and selfish. In an effort to combat that negativity, I sold my house, moved to Portland, and made music largely about my frustration at what I saw in media ma-

nipulation versus “real world” realities witnessed while touring. Life outside the Hollywood bubble wasn’t easy or glamorous for people. Still rolling along on “movie money,” though, I felt like I wasn’t one of those real-world people. When you are luckily privileged, a lot of us think we deserve it more than others. Meanwhile, those others are working just as hard, if not much harder, without the connections, advantages, support, or luck to get them to the next level. When the recession hit, my savings dried up and I struggled financially, for the first time, as I figured out how to make a living

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CHARTING A FUTURE COURSE Committee has bold plan for HPISD growth

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People Newspapers Here’s the fundamental question when it comes to planning the long-term future of elementary schools in the Park Cities: How do you plan for the future without tearing down the past? More to the point, should Highland Park ISD raze and rebuild two of its oldest elementary schools to help accommodate unprecedented enrollment growth? That’s a dilemma with which HPISD is wrestling as it fine-tunes its priorities for a bond initiative that it plans to put to voters in May, aimed at alleviating student overcrowding at each of its aging campuses as it enters its second century. In a landlocked district, it’s not as easy as just buying an empty space next to an incoming subdivision. And in a district such as HPISD, where tradition is valued almost as much as anything, it takes an extra level of sensitivity to nostalgia. Yet a surge in enrollment, coupled with demographic forecasts that show even more growth in the near future, means something must be done. That’s where the district’s facilities advisory committee comes in. PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE In November, the committee of community leaders and parent volunteers voiced near-unanimous support for an ambitious plan to shape the future of elementary education in HPISD, by constructing a fifth elementary campus and subsequently rebuilding Bradfield and University Park elementary schools, both of which are almost 90 years old. The plan, which doesn’t yet have a price tag, would be presented to voters as part of a bond proposal in May that is expected to include several other district-wide facilities initiatives. It still is subject to approval by the district’s board of trustees. “They’re great schools, but they’re old,” said Lee Wagner, chairman of the FAC’s elementary subcommittee. “It’s time to take the next 100-year advance in our district. We need a master plan.” It needs to be stressed that such a proposal is still in the planning stages, and has been discussed so far only in a series of sparsely attended meetings with no public input. The opportunity for feedback will come in the next several weeks, when the district will solicit comments

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The proposal from the HPISD facilities advisory committee, which could become part of a May bond proposal, includes the construction of a fifth elementary campus and the rebuilding of two other schools. Here’s a look at the conceptual three-step plan.

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during some public forums that haven’t yet been scheduled. But essentially, the concept has three steps. First, HPISD would build a new elementary campus on 4.6 acres of land it plans to purchase from Northway Christian Church, near the intersection of Northwest Highway and Airline Road. Once construction is finished, the district would tear down Bradfield and University Park in successive years, with the students from each of those campuses moving to the new school while theirs is being rebuilt. Then the new school would open with a fresh name and mascot, and begin welcoming students of its own. It would have a projected maximum of 770 students, the same as a renovated Hyer Elementary campus. Under the same plan, Armstrong Elementary would be renovated rather than reconstructed, and will maintain its smaller capacity of 550 students. Wagner said the subcommittee reached that recommendation after touring each campus extensively, talking with administrators, studying district trends and projections, and analyzing costs and student benefits. He said renovating Bradfield and UP to the extent necessary to accommodate enrollment growth wouldn’t make economic or logistical sense. “We saw kids in hallways doing work with partners and in groups. There are kids overflowing all over the place,” said subcommittee member Blythe Koch.

2023 “Things like tests and conferences are happening in closets. Flex space is really important.” In 2003, the district had 2,282 students combined at its four elementary schools. By 2013, that number increased to 2,730 students, a jump of almost 20 percent, and about 100 students over the combined capacity. Outside demographer projections forecast enrollment to escalate to 3,091 elementary students by 2023, and continue rising after that. According to district statistics, all four HPISD elementary schools are currently operating above state-mandated limits for class size, meaning the district must apply for a waiver. That’s not unusual, but it might signal a troubling trend. At Bradfield and UP, more than one-third of classes are above the state limit of 22 students due to space limitations. Administrative and gathering spaces also are too small, and so are outdoor play areas that have been encroached upon by prior renovations. “As we’ve added on to the elementary schools, we’ve taken up green space,” Koch said. “[Physical education] and recess have a really hard time being out there together.” The subcommittee recommendation would expand capacity for kindergarten through fourth grade in HPISD to 3,410 students — including 770 apiece at Hyer and the new campus, 660 each at Bradfield and UP, and 550 at Armstrong.

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After the other campuses are complete, open the fifth elementary school with a name, mascot, and student body of its own.

HPISD superintendent Dawson Orr said the district has an agreement in place that’s being finalized with Northway to buy the land contingent upon the passage of a bond election. If it’s passed, the new elementary school could be ready to open its doors by the fall of 2016, according to Jonathan Aldis of SHW Group, the architect hired by the district to oversee the process. Wagner stressed that the subcommittee’s proposal creates a unique opportunity by allowing students to relocate for a year into a new building while the older ones are being rebuilt. That wouldn’t be the case if the district launched a fifth elementary campus now, and decided later to reconstruct the others. LOOKING AT LONG-TERM OPTIONS Of course, the final cost of the bond proposal, including significant upgrades at the Highland Park Middle School and Highland Park High School campuses, will ultimately determine the increase to the property tax rate. Orr said that because of a superior bond rating and other factors — including historically low interest rates — the timing is appropriate for another major bond initiative. “It’s a political question and not a financial integrity question,” Orr said. “The district can take on more debt.”

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Special Needs Student Finds Dream Job By Paige Skinner

Special Contributor Upstairs at Park Cities Ford, Angela Enright, Katie Jones, and Debbie Wilkes sit down to discuss Katie Jones’s son’s future. Nick Jones, a senior at Highland Park High School, was born with Down Syndrome and struggles to articulate his words, said Katie Jones, Nick’s mom. While “Team Nick,” as they call themselves, plan for the future, Nick is downstairs cleaning his all-time favorite car, the Ford Mustang. In February, Nick joined the team at Park Cities Ford as an intern. He had worked at previous jobs before, but Ford was the dream. He wanted to be around the cars — particularly the Mustang. The dream was achieved after applying and interviewing with Enright, the dealership’s communications director. Now he works from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, cleaning cars, setting out magazines, and completing other tasks. “Everything Nick does needs to be done,” Enright said. It’s not a charity thing, Ka-

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Nick Jones keeps the cars looking spiffy at Park Cities Ford almost every afternoon. tie clarifies. Wilkes, an education consultant of D.R. Wilkes Consulting, said he’s an important part of the dealership’s daily functions. “The rule of supporting a person with a disability on the job is to make sure that they’re an essential factor to the employment site,” Wilkes said. “We want them to get as much from

Nick as any other quality employee, and so it’s what can he do.” When Nick isn’t working, he’s hanging out with the guys. On his birthday this year, the other employees chipped in to give him cash and a surprise party. After the party, Nick and some others tossed around a football outside.

Katie said Nick feels like his work peers are his family. “I’m so proud,” Katie said. “So very, very proud and I’m learning from him. He’s constantly teaching me new things about himself and that’s one of the things we were talking about in the meeting. I’m hearing all these things he’s doing here I didn’t know he could do,

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things he’s doing on the computer. He just keeps reminding me, ‘Don’t lower the ceiling. Keep raising it.’” One area in which Nick is improving at is verbal communication, Katie said. “He gets frustrated because if he knows he’s going to stumble and fumble a little bit, he will struggle, but he can show me with his phone or draw it or shorten his answer to two words,” she said. “But yeah, he’s definitely interacting with people around here and communicating.” Several different Park Cities Ford workers help supervise Nick. To help with his tasks, he has a notebook full of the day’s checklists and pictures of different workers, as well as rooms within the dealership, labeled with names so he can better remember. “He’s more of a visual learner we’ve figured out,” Enright said. “He’s a good reader. He can read and follow instructions.” And there’s plenty Nick can do. The women of “Team Nick” are constantly learning how far they can push him and what’s the best route for him. “The sky is the limit,” Wilkes said.

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Voters overwhelmingly passed a $75.4 million bond issue in 2008 that included renovations to each campus, most notably expanded gyms and cafeterias, as well as security and technology upgrades. That included improvements at Bradfield and UP, of course, which might now be torn down. And the district hasn’t finished paying those bonds yet, either, and won’t be until 2029. So that might raise questions about fiscal prudence, especially as it relates to the last bond initiative. But the subcommittee presentation noted that demographic projections prior to 2008 have since been exceeded. They want to tackle the current opportunity with more of a big-picture approach. “We’ve been dealing with overcrowding for 25 years. We’ve always underdone it and been forced to play catch-up,” Koch said. “Eventually we will run out of options on these campuses. We think planning ahead is going to save the taxpayers money in the long run.”

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COMMUNITY Tragedy Shapes Hollywood Dreams

Local Pride Inspires Jewelry Line By Meredith Carey

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In 2008, Sonnier and Jack Heller, a USC classmate, started Caliber Media. He was 28 and Heller was 25, and neither had enough money, so they took out a $25,000 loan from Heller’s father and secured an office in a storage closet behind the tattoo parlor from the reality show “L.A. Ink.” The duo went to Comic-Con in San Diego where they met former wrestler “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, and wound up collaborating on nine low-budget action movies that were sold to more established distributors, and premiered on DVD and video-on-demand. It wasn’t glamorous, but it was a start. “With those Steve Austin movies, we learned how to make films, and not just raising money, but also the physical production and the legal side of the business,” Sonnier said. “We’ll always look back fondly on our time making movies with him.” Caliber segued into other independent projects before raising funds for two years to shoot Bone Tomahawk, a Western that finished filming in October on sets

Miriam Richard is Dallas-born and bred, but the Ursuline graduate has found a new home: Highland Park. After transplanting from Carrollton with her husband and three children for better schools, she’s realized what an impact the area can have on its residents. With that community pride in mind, she designed a bracelet for herself in the spirit of Highland Park. That first bracelet marked the start of Spiritage, Richard’s neighborhood-inspired jewelry line. With designs based on the architectural stones of Highland Park Village, the line’s earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and charms are inlaid with blue and yellow sapphires. “I spent two years trying to decide what screamed Park Cities in the most understated, elegant way possible,” Richard said. “I wanted it to be nice enough to be dressy, but casual enough to wear to a sporting event.” Richard, professionally trained as a physical therapist, had no prior experience with jewelry, other than designing a few personal pieces for her own collection. From the James Avery gymnast pendant she wore through college to the promise ring she was given by her now-husband, each piece she owns holds a memory. “All of my jewelry has a meaning to it. I’m always looking for the unusual piece,” she

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Dallas Sonnier, left, and Jack Heller of Caliber Media talke with actor James Tolkan, right, on the set of Bone Tomahawk.

By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers On movie screens, stories of triumph over adversity are commonplace. But few of the stories that Dallas Sonnier tries to bring to the big screen can match the obstacles in his real-life effort to make it in Hollywood. The 1998 Highland Park High School graduate spent several years trying to build enough money and connections to launch his own production studio. Along the way he was forced to deal with the death of both of his parents, who were each murdered in separate incidents two years apart. Now his professional outlook is brightening as Sonnier recently wrapped production on his studio’s highest profile film thus far. And with a trial underway for his father’s suspected killer, he’s able to bring some closure to his personal tragedies, as well. PRODUCING A CAREER When he was growing up, Sonnier became a fan of the annual USA Film Festival in Dallas. His parents routinely bought him tickets and took him to see foreign and independent films. “I just walked up to producers and actors and directors and just introduced myself and asked them questions,” he said. He acknowledges that few people be-

lieve his story of teenage inspiration, about peeking at a Playboy magazine when he was at a friend’s house and reading an article about Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, the producing duo behind Beverly Hills Cop and Top Gun. “I always wanted to be a producer,” Sonnier said. “I was just fascinated by the lifestyle. At that stage I started to investigate what college would be like in Los Angeles. It was a new thing that I had to discover on

"...IT B ECA ME A PERS O NA L MIS SIO N OF MINE TO G ET T H IS M OV IE MA DE A S A WAY TO P ROV E TO MYSE L F THAT I C O UL D H O NO R MY PARE NTS ’ MEMO RIE S .” DA LL AS S ONNI E R my own.” Sonnier eventually went to USC film school, where he applied before his senior year at HPHS. He worked as an intern for Oscar-winning producer Scott Rudin (No Country for Old Men), which allowed him

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originally built for Iron Man. The company hopes to debut the film — which stars Kurt Russell, Matthew Fox, David Arquette, and Richard Jenkins — at film festivals next year to secure a distribution deal. “We were off the radar of Hollywood, and we liked that in a way. But it got to a point where we needed to up the stakes a little bit,” Sonnier said. “This is definitely the highest profile project so far. Getting this movie made has been a career-defining event.” As he reviews potential scripts for Caliber’s next project, Sonnier lives in a gated community in upscale Calabasas, Calif., where he is neighbors with several celebrities, including two of the Kardashian sisters. He works primarily from home as Caliber’s offices relocated in early November from Los Angeles to New York, as the company transitions away from client management and more toward production. OVERCOMING TRAGEDY Sonnier was still in college when his parents divorced in 2001. They sold their Park Cities home a couple of years later. Flash forward to 2010, just days after Sonnier and his wife gave birth to a daughter, and he received the news that his mother was the victim of a murder-suicide near Fredericksburg, following a dispute with her second husband. Almost two years later to the day, Sonnier’s father, a prominent Lubbock pathologist, was brutally killed, allegedly by a hitman hired by a plastic surgeon

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said. “These pieces, to me, are showing that love and pride of where you came from.” But Spiritage is more than just jewelry. Richard has started a blog to coincide with the line that acts as an archive for the neighborhood’s spirit and pride. “Before we moved, I didn’t know how rich in heritage, tradition, spirit, and small-town, community feel it was, even though I grew up next door,” Richard said. The blog tells a story of neighbors who came to another’s aid when their child got a concussion in physical education class. Another post extols Kitty Ritchie Holleman’s generous, weekly brunch. By talking with and listening to her own friends and neighbors, Richard has gathered a number of uplifting stories of kindness in the Park Cities. The word “spiritage” itself, coined by Richard, represents that attitude. A mix of spirit and heritage, she hopes that others in the area, from mothers to high school students who might find a connection to her jewelry, embrace the term.

Kurt Russell stars in Bone Tomahawk, a Western from Caliber Media. over a mutual romantic interest. “The death of my parents fueled my desire to finish this film and get it produced. It became a symbol of something I needed to accomplish in my life,” Sonnier said. “I couldn’t stop what happened to them, but being so far away, it became a personal mission of mine to get this movie made as a way to prove to myself that I could honor my parents’ memories.” On the same day that production on Bone Tomahawk wrapped, Sonnier flew to Lubbock to testify in the trial for his father’s accused murderer. It’s an example of how he has refused to allow his tragedy to overshadow his triumphs, even under the most difficult of circumstances. “I made a decision that I was not going to lose myself in depression or agony,” Sonnier said. “I wanted to honor my parents and protect my family. I just feel so lucky. My parents were very instrumental in me becoming who I am today.”

For Richard, the extra link in her bracelet will become a class ring for her daughter, now 7 years old, as a symbol of the legacy and relationship they share. “It’s something that’s bigger than yourself,” she said. Olena Clarkson, originally from Ukraine, met Richard for the first time six years ago at the playground next to Armstrong Elementary School. Now, she has a number of pieces from Richard’s collection, including earrings and a ring. “The jewelry represents Highland Park and my country, Ukraine,” Clarkson said. “The flag is yellow and blue, like her sapphires. For me, it’s a double meaning.” As Spiritage grows, both online and in stores, the line has been made to be flexible. The stones can be changed for collegiate colors, birthstones, or to fit the design aesthetic of the client, while still maintaining the architectural resonance of Highland Park. “I don’t always want to wear a baseball hat that says Scots,” said Richard, who has children in elementary, middle, and high school in HPISD. “At the same time, I want people to know how happy I am to be here.”

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Volunteer Spreads Decades of Compassion Age doesn't stop active organizer By Paige Skinner

Special Contributor It’s 10 a.m. Friday morning when 89-year-old Highland Park resident Mary Bartholow arrives at Northway Christian Church to pick up food for her Meals on Wheels route. Once it comes time for her route, three other volunteers ride along with her in her Buick, stopping at about 10 houses total. As she walks up to the third house on the route, a first-time volunteer follows behind her, watching how it’s done. Bartholow, who walks without a cane or walker, opens the door and alerts the recipient with a gentle but stern, “Meals on Wheels.” She’s been volunteering with the Visiting Nurses Association since the mid1980s, when she and her husband rounded up four teams of couples to help with their Meals on Wheels route. “We got a group of five teams, including ourselves, of couples that were friends of my husband’s and mine and then later on, I realized my church was doing two routes, so then I became kind of the coordinator,” Bartholow said. After helping her church with the routes, she coordinated about 30 volunteers to help her out. Today, she’s in charge of more than 180. Molina Healthcare of Texas recently awarded Bartholow for her work with $1,000 to a nonprofit organization of her choice. Bartholow gave it back to VNA’s Meals on Wheels. Through the years, Bartholow has seen a lot, she said, including one woman bound to a wheelchair because of a stroke. She would follow Bartholow to the door

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Meals on Wheels organizer Mary Bartholow reviews the delivery route with Tish Visinsky, left, and Kimberly Robinson.

A grateful recipient accepts a meal from Bartholow during her route.

because she wanted to go home with her. It broke Bartholow’s heart, she said, but when she can help someone out, she does. She describes one woman’s home that was unlivable. She asked the government to help out, but first, the woman’s original home needed to be clean. “We had to clear her house for them to work on it,” she said. “We had to get everything out. We got two other people who drove that route and we went in and started taking all this stuff out and I’ll tell you, those mice and rats were running all over the place. It was just incredible, but we got it done.” Being there beyond delivering the

meals helps the VNA, managing director Betsy Cox said. “It’s volunteers like Mary, either on their own or a part of the group, that are our eyes and ears, helping our seniors, who are trying to live at home with dignity and independence,” Cox said. “We provide a safety net, as you’ve heard through Mary’s stories, because we’re making those connections and relationships.” Even with Bartholow’s recognition, she is quick to turn it back around and speak about VNA’s work. “I’m not a saint at all,” she said. “It’s just that it’s such a simple thing to help a person in need.”

Hall Celebrates 75 Years of History By Sarah Bennett

People Newspapers For about as long as Parkies have called Turtle Creek “the creek with all the turtles,” a stately mansion has stood at Turtle Creek Boulevard and Lemmon Avenue — well, sort of. Arlington Hall at Lee Park, which recently celebrated its 75th anniversary, began as a field house that served many purposes, such as a USO canteen and a Red Cross blood station. Today, preserving that recog-

nizable estate is the much-loved task of two Park Cities residents, Gay Waltrip Donnell and Steve Sutcliffe. “Even people who move out of this immediate area still have such a strong affinity for it,” said Donnell, who serves as president and CEO of the Lee Park and Arlington Hall Conservancy. “I’ve heard so many people talk about planning their drives around it.” The hall was designed by famed architect Mark Lemmon — namesake of the street — who also crafted many other notable

works in the area such as SMU’s Perkins Chapel, Highland Park Presbyterian Church, and Highland Park United Methodist Church. As a two-thirds replica of Robert E. Lee’s home in Virginia, the building also has steep Southern roots. “For a city the size of Dallas and the way it’s developing, this thing is still a perfect, little green space,” said Sutcliffe, chairman of the conservancy. “It’s unique.”

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Arlington Hall's recognizable exterior is a two-thirds replica of Robert E. Lee's Virginia home.

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them,” Whiteley said. In order to do this, Wier and Whiteley are busy securing key advertisers prior to the publication’s launch in January. “We’re working on what we call our ‘anchor advertisers,’ who we hope will be long-term partners and understand the idea of this publication,” Wier said. Right now, Wier and Whiteley say Charity Dallas’ presence will continue to be “virtual,” but they anticipate those needs will change as the project develops. Wier said: “Every time we mention it to someone, they say, ‘nobody’s doing this already? Then why not?’”

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every month. It may be three times in one month and none the next.” Compared to the standard 1-2 page program, Charity Dallas gives nonprofits up to 12 pages (with flexibility) to go into further detail about their organization, including a cover story. “Now, they can go in-depth about their mission and accomplishments,” Whiteley said. Another pro for nonprofits: Wier and Whiteley will publish the program at no cost to the organizers. “They’re getting a very, very high-quality program with beautiful paper and at no cost to

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CONTINUED FROM 41 The hall officially opened on October 24, 1939. As a sign of its importance, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was present for the dedication of the Robert E. Lee statue, held just a few years prior. Fast forward a few decades, and five major groups from within the city joined to form the conservancy in 1995. Those groups were the Dallas Southern Memorial Association, the Turtle Creek Association, the Oak Lawn Forum, the Oak Lawn Tavern Guild, and the Oak Lawn Committee. “Some of the most noteworthy people in this town have some memory tied back to Arlington Hall,” Donnell said. With the conservancy’s help, renovations began in 1999 and were completed in 2003. Today, the hall’s grand ballroom — as well as the Dallas Room and Lee Room — is a hotspot venue for weddings, events, and meetings. “The idea was for the hall to save itself,” Donnell said. But the 75-year-old legacy isn’t just about the building. Lee Park includes the parkland surrounding the facility as well as the stretch of green across the street, backing up to the Katy Trail. All of it is protected by the city. “We have a real sensitivity for preservation,” Sutcliffe said. With the 75th anniversary, friends of the Hall are hoping to increase traffic and exposure to not only the mansion, but the park area as well. On the anniversary weekend, visitors were welcome to explore the mansion and the park, complete with a new ramp leading up to the trail. Movies from 1939 were also shown on the lawn throughout the week such as Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and Gone With the Wind. It’s exactly the sort of event planners hope will keep visitors coming for many years to come. “In 75 years, we hope the people of Dallas look back to the conservancy and say, ‘thank God for those people; they saved this thing and did it well,’” Sutcliffe said.

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UPUMC Celebrates 75 Years By Meredith Carey

Special Contributor As Owen Wyatt Hurd was walked around the sanctuary of University Park United Methodist Church after his baptism on Nov. 9, he marked the next generation of members for the now 75-year-old church. Three days before the official anniversary, Hurd, along with his parents and five other people, joined the church that sits perched at Preston Road and Caruth Boulevard. The church was founded in November 1939 at a meeting at Highland Park High School with 43 charter members. Even as the church has grown, the feeling of close-knit community that started with the founders of UPUMC remains today. “There’s a sense of family here and we and our boys feel comfortable,” said Kristine Burk, waiting for her sons to get out of a bounce house at the Sunday Carnival. She, her husband Ryan, and their two sons live just three blocks away and have been members at the church for nearly 10 years. “When asked why they choose to worship here, the feedback is fairly consistent,” Rev. Matt Gaston said. “Neighborhood warmth and hospitality, where you feel known and not lost, uncommon and outstanding music, and the emphasis that people perceive

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Left: Members review historical photos; top: Pastor Matt Gaston hugs Mary Helen Alburt; bottom: Matteo Garcia plays ring toss. P I V O TA L M O M E N T S

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pretty quickly that we aren’t here for ourselves, we’re here for others, are all reasons.” As Gaston has prepared his sermons for three celebratory Sundays in November — one recognizing members over 75 years old, one commemorating the church’s present state, and one looking towards the future — he emphasized the stories of the individuals in the church. “In their stories, they use words like mutli-generational, discipleship, relationships. That says it better than I could,” Gaston said. Members were invited over

the past weeks to share their own personal histories with UPUMC. One testimonial came from Cody Reynolds, who came to the church through Union, a coffeeshop near SMU. Reynolds, through support from members, now organizes Capes for Kids, which creates and donates superhero capes to local children’s hospitals. Along with the sermons and speaker series that brought former UPUMC pastors and members who joined the ministry back, the church has developed an archive room, where me-

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It’s that time again to try to be imaginative while also trying often to [fake] serenity because it’s the holidays — which for some inexplicable reason is also associated with “peace on Earth.” At my age, I don’t have to be politically correct, so it’s just plain Christmas. Even for non-Christians there are parties, decorations, gift-giving, and a certain levity, a respite from the nonstop gruel of elections, radicalism, pandemics, and market panics that saturate the news. I remember thinking after the first wave of Ebola hysteria hit that I was relieved when the newscasters got back to garden-variety murders in Chicago and extreme weather. Phew. No hazmat suit needed. My own Christmas wish-list includes a vaccine for enterovirus and Ebola, politicians who are courteous statesmen, and a decline in traffic. I can dream, can’t I? I’ll settle for a nice dinner with all my extended family around me, and that’s not an easy thing to arrange, either. So what can I think up for my umpteenth year of gift-giving that can show some originality? I don’t do malls or much online shopping, so I’ll probably opt for gift cards or family membership to one of our great museums. Charitable donation cards have long replaced dropping off homemade goodies to friends and neighbors, but I am still in awe of those who do.

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Last year, rather than give four precious granddaughters yet another box to open, ooh-and-aah over, and then promptly forget, I went for the experiential — not just for them, but for me. These little preschoolers don’t see each other often enough and I rarely get them all together. Within minutes, any home they are in looks like a bomb went off, with princess costumes, dolls, blocks, and games strewn all over. So I hired an art instructor to open her studio for an hour or so of art projects the day after Christmas, with their creations as their gift. I loved observing them, photographing them, and not having to do the baking, paints, or mess, and clean up. My joy was watching them build memories. That’s not always going to happen, given geographic distances and ages. Maybe a trip sometime? Some Christmases are technology or appliance years: new televisions, computers, phones, or whatever the next techie thing is. Remember Palm Pilots, DVD players, clock radios, electric football, and Intellivision? Invariably anything that has batteries or needs to plugged in or hooked up or involves an instruction booklet — there’s always a fun Christmas morning game you can experience together. Manualese is a language that resembles the syntax

of Chinese or Swedish that was probably where the actual product was manufactured, which was then translated by a bureaucrat for whom English was a second language. It’s inscrutable. This great parlor game of Manualese involves the whole family on Christmas morning, while some grimly smiling adult is trying to assemble the new home theater or set up the new stereo system (or almost anything that requires many, many remotes and manuals). Here’s how to play: Assemble as many manuals as you can, and round up and call out some quotes to see if anyone can figure out which technological device it relates to. One other piece of advice: don’t even think about trying to read a computer manual on Christmas Day for actual information. This could lead to depression, temper tantrums, and indigestion, if not outright heart pain. Just call a teenager later and curl up with a good novel and some eggnog by the fire or play Candy Land with the little ones. By the end of December, nobody will be able to recall the presents as much as the intensity of the season. But considering it’s for the most important people in our lives, it’s worth the effort and excess. (Peace on Earth.) Len Bourland can be reached at len@lenbourland.com or on her blog at lenbourland.com.

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ilman, businessman, horseman, patriot. Husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather. Committed to serving Christ. These are just some of the descriptions of Nelson Bunker Hunt. Born February 22, 1926, in El Dorado, Arkansas to H. L. and Lyda Hunt, Bunker Hunt was fond of saying “All great Americans were born in February.” Mr. Hunt followed in his father’s footsteps into the oil industry, first at Hunt Oil Company and its various affiliates, and later at Hunt International Petroleum which he started with his brothers. He conducted exploratory and/or drilling operations on every continent and in over 32 different countries. In 1961, he drilled one of the first producing oil wells in Libya, leading to the discovery of the massive Sarir Oil Field which remains the largest oil field in North Africa. Libyan dictator Muammar Kaddafi nationalized the Sarir Field in 1963. In addition to Hunt International Petroleum, Mr. Hunt was Chairman of the Board of the Hunt Energy Corporation,

Hunt Electronics Corporation, Hunt International Resources Corporation, along with other investments, real estate, mining and ranching ventures. In 2006, he was given the Murphy Award for Entrepreneurship by the University of North Texas Murphy Enterprise Center. While Mr. Hunt’s name is synonymous with oil, his other main interest was the thoroughbred business. His racehorses won over 100 major stakes races across the globe. He was a three-time winner of the Eclipse Award for Outstand-

ing Breeder and won four other Eclipse Awards for his winning racehorses. He received the Pop Harkins Award for Lifetime Achievement given by the Texas Thoroughbred Association, and is enshrined in the Texas Horse Racing Hall of Fame. Two of his horses – Dahlia and Exceller – were listed in The Blood Horse’s list of the “Top 100 Racehorses of the 20th Century.” Mr. Hunt’s great love was his wife, Caroline Lewis of Ruston, Louisiana, whom he married in 1951. He is also survived by four children – Ellen Flowers, Mary Huddleston, Elizabeth Curnes and Houston Hunt – 14 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Bunker Hunt loved his country. He left the University of Texas to enlist in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving in the South Pacific and Atlantic on the Battleship U.S.S. Washington. He actively supported numerous conservative political causes and candidates. He co-founded the Council of National Policy and also was a member of the Council of the John Birch Society.

All of these accomplishments are overshadowed by Bunker Hunt’s commitment to serving his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He served as Chairman of the Board of the Texas Bible Society, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the HERE’S LIFE Campaign of the Campus Crusade for Christ International and was a founding member and Elder Emeritus of the Park Cities Presbyterian Church of Dallas. Possibly his greatest impact on the world was his funding of The JESUS Film, which

has since been translated into 1,271 languages and watched by more than six-billion people, with more than 200-million indicating decisions for Christ after viewing the film. A celebration service was held on Friday, October 24th, at Park Cities Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The JESUS Film Project, P.O. Box 628222, Orlando, FL 32862, or Park Cities Presbyterian Church, 4124 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219.

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ohnnie Gwendolyn Dodd Elliott, 89, passed away October 3, 2014 in Dallas. Gwen was born March 18, 1925, to Marion Madge and John Thomas Dodd of Dallas. She graduated from Crozier Tech High School in Dallas, then attended and graduated from the St. Paul Hospital School of Nursing in Dallas. During World War II, Gwen worked as a cadet nurse at the VA hospitals in San Antonio and San Francisco. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas Women’s University in order to become a school nurse. Irving I.S.D. was her first school nurse employer, then she was hired by Highland Park I.S.D. Gwen was the McCulloch Middle School nurse for 32 years and loved every minute of it. She always talked about how she loved her “kids,” gave each student special TLC when they came to the clinic, and everyone called her “Nursie.” She was always there to listen and advise with deep care. She is remembered as smart, studious, a hard worker, and full of faith. She enjoyed reading, baking, quilting, gardening, classical music and spending time with family. If you knew “Gammi,” you knew she always had a spare chocolate kiss in her pocket and a real kiss for you.

Gwen is preceded in death by her parents; son Jim; and sister Maedean Thorne. She is survived by her daughter Jeane and husband Marion F. Clayton and her grandchildren Elliott and Callie Clayton. She is also survived by her sister Wenanah Anderson; sister Patricia and brother-in-law Kenneth Trimble; as well as many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Gwen’s dear caregivers at Villages of Lake Highlands and Pathway Hospice. Her memorial service was held at St. Michael Chapel, St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2014. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 8011 Douglas Ave., Dallas, TX 75225 and/or Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn St., Dallas, TX 75219.

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SIBLING SWIMMERS MAKE WAVES Brothers aim for individual, team success in pool By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers Jasper and Felix Van Cauwelaert want their names on the records board inside the natatorium at Highland Park High School. The problem might not be achieving the necessary times, but finding the letters to spell them out. The siblings are competing together this season for the first time — with Jasper as a junior and Felix a freshman — and are leading a resurgence in boys swimming on the Blue Wave roster that saw HP win a regional team title last year and could result in several milestones being set in the next few seasons. “The two of them are very determined swimmers and want to break those records so bad,” said HP assistant coach Hannah Ferrin. “They definitely push each other.” Jasper already holds a school record in the backstroke and as part of the medley relay. He placed fifth in the 200-yard individual medley last year at the Class 4A state meet, where he also competed on two relays. The brothers were born in the United States but also have citizenship in Belgium, where their father, Jeroen, was a soccer player and swimmer before moving to the U.S. Jasper and Felix also tried both sports

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Felix Van Cauweleart, left, is a freshman while his brother, Jasper, is a junior for the Highland Park High School swimming team. when they were young, but found themselves gravitating toward the pool in elementary school. “We happened to be better at swimming, so we just stuck with it,” Jasper said. The Van Cauwelaerts have been active in the prestigious Dallas Mustangs club program for several years, but rarely have swam together because of the two-year age gap. For both, their work ethic is a primary contributor to their success, with a typical weekday consisting of an hourlong practice at 7 a.m. at HPHS, and an after-school workout

with the Mustangs that doesn’t bring them home until about 8 p.m. This season, they’re both swimming on the Blue Wave’s powerful freestyle relay and medley relay quartets. Because of their different specialties, they don’t match up individually often, except in the middle-distance IM, and both look forward to such opportunities. “It makes it more interesting because we always want to be each other,” Felix said. “Whoever wins gets bragging rights.” While they achieve similar results, their styles are different. At 6-foot-3, Fe-

lix is more of a power swimmer, while the shorter Jasper relies on technique. That contrast proves valuable when they team up on relays for HP. “I’m able to critique his stroke more because I’m more familiar with it than anybody else,” Jasper said. “I’m able to pick apart his stroke.” Indeed, Ferrin said their relationship on the pool deck is more about constructive criticism than sibling rivalry. “They’re competitive with each other, but not in a negative way,” Ferrin said. “They definitely complement each other.”

Scots Hope to Mold Youngsters on the Mat By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers How can a wrestling team with two returning state champions be in rebuilding mode? Allow Highland Park head coach Tim Marzuola to explain. “We’ve got a small core of really good kids, but our numbers are kind of thin right now,” Marzuola said. “We’ve got to build up the younger kids.” His statement makes sense. During his prior tenure as HP coach from 1982 to 2007, Marzuola built the Scots into one

of the state’s powerhouse programs starting in the late 1990s, including five UIL titles and eight state-dual titles during a 10-year span. He retired, then moved to South Carolina for a few years and coached there, before returning to HP in 2013. Now he’s trying to get the Scots back to prominence. Last year, when HP had two state champions for the first time since 2005, was a good start. And fortunately for the Scots, both Connor Creek and Stephen Dieb are back this season.

Creek won the state title last year in the 160-pound weight class, while Dieb took first place at 145 pounds. They will again form the core of a squad that generally lacks depth and experience but includes returnees Keegan Martin and Michael Thornton, who each made it to the state semifinals a year ago. The current roster for the Scots has just four seniors along with several incoming freshmen that should help to boost the numbers, especially after football season is over.

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Highland Park won its seventh straight state team tennis title, and 16th in program history, on Nov. 7 in College Station. The Scots defeated Houston Memorial 10-4 in the Class 6A semifinals and topped New Braunfels 10-7 in the championship match. It was the first state title for HP at the 6A level.

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gram at the middle-school level, and he’s gained school board approval to launch that this winter. He also wants to restart a youth club program he ran previously, and said some clinics he ran last year were successful in that regard.

“We’re trying to put everything back together the way we had it before I left,” Marzuola said. “Once we get these things in place and once people hear about them, hopefully we can get back to being competitive year-in and year-out.”

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Burgin reached 3,000 yards passing on the season during a win over Irving Nimitz in the bi-district round of the Class 6A playoffs. Burgin passed for 441 yards and six touchdowns in the Scots’ regular-season finale.

Carter, a state champion in girls doubles last spring, helped the Scots win their 16th team tennis title this fall. She won her singles and doubles matches in both rounds of the Class 6A state tournament in College Station.

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HP Athletes Sign Division I Scholarships By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers Margo Taylor became enamored with Tennessee during her frequent trips there to visit her father’s company. Now she’s going to be spending a lot of more time. Taylor, who helped Highland Park win its 16th state team tennis title this fall, signed with the University of Tennessee on Nov. 12, the first day of the fall signing period. “I just love Tennessee,” said Taylor, who has seven UIL state titles to her credit and could break the individual state record if she wins an eighth in the spring. “I fell in love with the campus.” She’s not the only one who loves the Knoxville campus. HP tennis coach Dan Holden hails from Tennessee and grew up a fan of the Volunteers. “They’re getting a very mature player who’s a great leader and a great player as well,” Holden said. Eleanor Watson, an all-state volleyball player and four-year starter for the Lady Scots, also signed with a Southeastern Conference school on Wednesday. She’s headed to Mississippi State. “I’m used to city life, so I wanted to

experience something different,” said Watson, who also considered North Carolina Connecticut, Pittsburgh, and North Carolina State, among others. “I like the program. It’s in the SEC but wasn’t a very big school compared to the others. It’s a perfect fit for me.” In baseball, two of the Scots’ top returning players signed Division I scholarships. Shortstop Jon Skidmore is going to Baylor, while pitcher Layne Looney signed with the University of Richmond. “Those guys have been a backbone to our success,” said HP baseball coach Travis Yoder. “What I love about them on the field is nothing compared to what they do off the field.” Kate Boyer, who won two individual state swimming titles for HP last spring, considered a range of elite schools ranging from Notre Dame to Yale to Duke, but said she signed with the North Carolina after visiting the campus twice. “It was the nicest school,” Boyer said. “They’re the best program that I could find without sacrificing academics.” Coincidentally, Boyer will be joined at North Carolina by lacrosse player Case Carpenter, who said he also felt at home when visiting the Chapel Hill campus.

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Reaugh, a right-side hitter, used her powerful left-handed swing to record nine kills during each of Highland Park’s three playoff victories over Irving MacArthur, Sachse, and Waco Midway. She is among the team’s top hitters.

Linehan, a linebacker, leads Highland Park in tackles and sacks this season. He posted 14 tackles in the regular-season finale against Richardson, and had nine tackles and a sack in a playoff win over Irving Nimitz.

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Athletes recognized at a Nov. 12 signing ceremony included, front row: Eleanor Watson (volleyball), Margo Taylor (tennis), Kate Boyer (swimming), and Annelyse Tullier (swimming). Back row: Layne Looney (baseball), Jon Skidmore (baseball), Clayton Woods (football), Case Carpenter (lacrosse), and Tyler Brock (lacrosse). “It will be a completely new experience for me, going halfway across the country,” Carpenter said. “The overall community was so different from anyplace else. The people are friendly and the coaches are great.” Carpenter helped lead the Scots to a Division II title in the Texas High School

Lacrosse League in 2012. His teammate on that squad, Tyler Brock, signed with Virginia Military Institute. “I’ve always wanted to serve in the military and hopefully serve the country,” Brock said. “The type of people who make up VMI really reflect who I want to be.”

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he dream of two urban lakes and a West Dallas lake along the Trinity River is happening. Dirt begins flying spring of next year for the first phase of the Trinity Urban Lakes project. These two lakes – totaling 20 acres in the Trinity River Corridor – will create a new gathering place with paddle boarding, canoeing and picnicking—in the center of the city.

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“Dallas citizens have a new way of interacting with the amazing natural resources around them and with each other as they discover new outdoor adventures,” said Assistant City Manager Jill Jordan. “These lakes are game changers.” Located between the Commerce Street Bridge and the currently-under-construction Margaret McDermott (I-30) Bridge, the two lakes will be constructed with $30 million from the City of Dallas’ 1998 bond program. Private funding raised by The Trinity Trust will provide an opportunity for the additional features. “The lakes will be an important piece of knitting together people from all parts of our city into a cohesive community,” said The Trinity Trust Board Member Deedie Rose, who donated funds to hire Ignacio Bunster-Ossa of Wallace Roberts & Todd to envision the amenities for the phase one urban lakes. In Bunster-Ossa’s vision, many of the original features of the Trinity River Corridor Project’s Balanced Vision Plan are echoed, such as the council rings, an amphitheater, water maze, pavilion, and trails. These amenities and others will be funded by private and corporate donors, with the campaign just now quietly launching. And if additional funding is raised, there is the opportunity for a third urban lake with 200 acres of green space surrounding it.

Visions of two urban lakes include the creation of several new sites including the Water Maze and Council Circle.

The Balanced Vision Plan from 2003 depicts two lakes across from downtown, a 90-acre urban lake and a 60-acre natural lake. “Imagine our city grounded by a system of lakes and a meandering river through its central corridor, providing natural beauty and recreation and encouraging unity, connection and development for generations of Dallasites,” said The Trinity Trust Board Member Emily Summers. “The Trinity River is our city’s legacy.”

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4657 Edmondson Avenue | $1,200,000 JASON NICHOLS | c 214.649.9755 jnichols@briggsfreeman.com

9736 Hathaway Street| $3,125,000 Situated on just under an acre in Preston Hollow, built by Palatial Properties in 2005 this home celebrates European Design. Formals, large living areas, chef’s kitchen with Wolf and Subzero stainless steel appliances, master downstairs, and an exercise room, two utility rooms and four additional bedrooms upstairs make it perfect for family living.

JONATHAN ROSEN c 214.927.1313

4500 San Carlos Street | $1,029,000 TESSA MOSTELLER | c 214.505.1248 tmosteller@briggsfreeman.com

jrosen@briggsfreeman.com

4919 W. Purdue Avenue | $819,000 MEREDITH FERRELL | c 214.868.1177 mferrell@briggsfreeman.com

3635 University Boulevard | $1,469,000 Southern traditional with a center hall plan, high ceilings, formals, downstairs study and an island kitchen open to family room and breakfast area. Five bedrooms upstairs feature private baths. Master has separate sitting room, large bath and closets for him and her. Deep lot provides a yard with plenty of room for a pool.

Will Seale c 214.707.9707

wseale@briggsfreeman.com

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