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By Joshua Baethge SMU reported more aggravated assaults in 2015 than TCU, UT-Arlington, and the University of North Texas combined, according to statistics released Oct. 1. Campus police reported two on-campus incidents last year, while Dallas police reported six others, bringing the total number to eight.

SMU only had three aggravated assaults in both 2014 and 2013.

The six assaults reported by Dallas police occurred on SMU’s east campus, which is across Central Expressway from the main campus.

“The increase from no cases in that area to six cases is statistically significant, but overall numbers remain low,” SMU Police Chief Richard Shafer said.

“We know that the number of incidents reported in different crime categories varies from year to year on campus and in other police jurisdictions, but we typically don’t have evidence that tells us why.”

So far this year, no on-campus aggravated assaults have been reported to SMU or Dallas police.

Along with Title IX, a feder-

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A B O V E : Crime statistics released in accordance with the Clery Act and Title IX show that there were eight aggravated assaults at SMU last year.

al statute known as the Jeanne Clery Act requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to release crime statistics each year, maintain a public crime log, and disclose security policies. The law is named after Lehigh University student Jeanne Clary, who was murdered in her dorm room in 1986.

Her parents later learned there had been 38 violent crimes on campus over the preceding three years.

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Aggravated Assaults

3

8

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Burglary

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Drug Arrests

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Drug Citations

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Forcible sex offenses

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Non-forcible sex offenses

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Liquor Law Arrests

72

19

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Liquor Law Citations

367

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The number of other violent crimes at SMU remained about the same last year. The school reported three forcible sex offences in 2015, one less than the previous year. There were

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also two incidents of dating violence, and one case of domestic violence — about the same as 2014. The school did not report

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The Reality of Perception It’s often said that perception is reality. Albert Einstein was once quoted as saying, “Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a persistent one.” Everything is open to interpretation, at least on some level.

This month’s cover story focuses on crime at SMU. When reviewing its recently released 2015 crime statistics, we were surprised to discover a sharp increase in the number of reported aggravated assaults. Naturally this provoked the question, “Is SMU safe?”

Well, that depends on how you look at it.

“ EV ERY T H ING IS O P EN TO IN T ER P R ETAT IO N , AT L E AST O N S O ME L EV EL . ” It is true that SMU’s main campus had more aggravated assaults than any of the other Dallas-area universities.

It is also true that only two of the reported assaults at SMU occurred on its main campus. The other six were reported at the east campus building across Central Expressway. So is the

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BATTLE FROM THE BAND STAND

By Lisa Ferguson

Special Contributor Nothing keeps Adam Smith from heading to work at Hillcrest High School each day.

Not even cancer treatments.

Two years ago, the school’s longtime band director and softball coach had surgery to remove a malignant brain tumor, followed by 11 months of radiation and chemotherapy treatments.

“I was so afraid for my [students] for them to be left alone. I felt like I gave them a commitment. ... I just couldn’t give up,” Smith recalled.

Rather than take time off, he shifted his schedule into overdrive.

Smith often underwent treatments during his lunch hour and would return to Hillcrest’s campus to finish the day teaching classes and helping band students prep for performances and competitions.

“I would be sick at school, and the kids knew it,” he said. Students picked up the slack by scheduling additional practices for themselves when Smith wasn’t available, and parents also pitched in to help.

In August Smith was honored by the Rotary Club of Dallas, which presented him and two other Dallas ISD teachers with its Service Above Self award.

“I went through heck but the kids, what they did was amazing,” he said. “They’re the ones that deserve an award because they took care of me. They kind of made me OK.” For more than a dozen years, the Rotary Club has given the award annually to educators who are nominated by their peers, school principal, or members of the public.

During the awards presentation, Rota-

ry Club of Dallas member Colleen Brainerd described Smith’s ability to “be real with his students, setting an expectation of being genuine so he can reach the inner depths of their souls and motivate their minds to give their best every day and ultimately achieve their goals.”

It wasn’t the first time Smith has been recognized for his performance as an educator. In 2010 he was named DISD’s Teacher of the Year.

Smith began his teaching career nearly a quarter-century ago after graduating from the University of Tulsa, where he double-majored in math and music.

He played on the university’s baseball and competitive softball teams, and performed in several of its bands. In 1992, he earned a master’s degree in woodwind pedagogy.

Smith and his three children moved to Dallas 10 years ago when he accepted the job at Hillcrest.

At the time, the marching band had just 15 members. Today, it boasts 154 students and has recently taken top honors at several competitions.

“I expected really high things for them, and I didn’t take failure as an option,” Smith explained of his ability to grow the program.

He has also earned a reputation at the school for his willingness to assist students both inside and outside of the classroom.

On most weekdays, Smith said he arrives at Hillcrest around 7:15 a.m. and leaves about 12 hours later. Following Friday night football games, he stays until he’s certain each marching band member is safely headed home — usually after midnight.

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Band director Brian Smith continued working while undergoing cancer treatments.

He spends Saturdays poring over video footage from the previous night’s halftime show, searching for ways to improve the band’s performances. On Sundays he meets with drum majors at the football field to fine-tune the group’s choreography for the next show.

“I love it,” Smith said. “I’m just like their parents. I am so proud of them when they’re out there.”

Hillcrest High School Principal Chris Bayer said the band program’s growth has

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been “phenomenal” in recent years. “The kids just multiply every year because they hear about [Smith] and become attached to him and the program. ... He spends who knows how many hours outside of the job description helping kids out.”

Smith “cares so much about the kids, and I think that’s a lot of what comes through,” said former Hillcrest band booster club president Jamie Eisenberg,

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Homeless Student Population Climbs DISD fights for students to stay in school

By Britt E. Stafford People Newspapers

Dallas has one of the highest child poverty rates in the nation.

Dallas ISD is doing its best to keep homeless youth in school through its Homeless Education Program.

According to the Texas Education Agency, more than 100,000 Texas students experience homelessness every year, and DISD students make up about three percent of that number. Despite a small decrease in DISD’s number of homeless students from 2013-14 to 201415, the number is still up almost 20

percent from 2012-13. The Texas Homeless Education Office has not released the numbers for the 2015-16 school year.

DISD’s Homeless Education Program, which is funded through the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Improvements Act, protects students without stable housing against discrimination and allows them to remain in their school even when they do not live within the school’s jurisdiction.

Homeless Education Program manager Mark Pierce said the law “protects their rights not to be withdrawn from school if someone finds out they are not living in the area and are homeless.”

Other ways the program helps homeless students maintain stability are by training staff to provide support and counseling services to children and families, and by making sure students outside of the area have means of transportation — such as DART passes — so their attendance isn’t impacted.

Homelessness, as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act, refers to children and youth who lack “a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence” and includes “children and youths who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reasons.”

“You have kids who for one reason or another can’t live at home,”

Pierce said. “They don’t want to self-identify because they don’t want to end up in the hands of CPS and end up in a foster care home.

Or they just don’t want to be entered into the system at all.”

There are many reasons why a child might experience unstable housing: family issues, economic disruption, racial disparities, mental health disorders, and substance

abuse. Indicators a child might be homeless include going to school fatigued, hungry, or wearing the same clothes for days in a row; hoarding food and belongings; changing attendance patterns; and exhibiting academic, behavior, health, or hygiene problems.

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H melesness DISD vs. TX

Dallas: 2,593 Texas: 101,226

Dallas: 3,260 Dallas: 3,185 Texas: 111,918 Texas: 113,294

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“ YOU HAV E K I D S WH O F O R ONE R E AS ON O R A NOT H E R CA N ’ T LI V E AT H O ME . T H E Y DO N ’ T WAN T TO S E L F IDE N T I F Y B ECAU S E T H E Y DO N ’ T WAN T TO E ND U P IN T HE HAN DS O F C P S AN D EN D UP I N A F O ST E R CA R E HOM E . O R T H E Y JUST D ON ’ T WA NT TO B E EN T ER ED I N T H E SYST E M AT A LL . ” M ICHELLE T H O MP S O N

to prevent falling behind in classes, even if it means getting to school early to utilize campus resources, such as technology, the library, showers, and supplies.

“For some, it’s just an overwhelming emotional experience, and the academics do suffer,” Thompson said. “For others school is their one beacon. It’s a safe place, [they’ve] got food, shelter, people who care about [them], and they tend to do okay.”

According to Pierce, the program is slowly beginning to add drop-in centers for homeless students. One is slated to start at Thomas Jefferson High School. These centers provide youth who may not want to admit their circumstances a place to gather supplies like uniforms, hygiene products, and food.

“My goal for the next few years is to start a drop-in center at every single high school,” Pierce said. “As far as elementary, I’d love to have more money to pay for after-school programs.”

“There’s ongoing training provided by our training office,” Thompson said. “All the staff gets trained to identify [homeless students] and to provide some general services.”

While homelessness can create academic roadblocks for students, Thompson said she sees many students push through them

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Dealey School Earns Two Blue Ribbon Awards

The U.S. Department of Education announced Oct. 4 that both the International Academy and the Montessori Vanguard at George Bannerman Dealey were named Blue Ribbon Schools.

Dealey principal Beverly Lusk said in a press release staff was thrilled that both of their schools received the Blue Ribbon award.

“Here at Dealey we have high standards for learning and this award is a testament to all the hard work and dedication from our staff, students, and parents,” Lusk said. “It is such an honor to receive this recognition. It’s a very exciting time for Dealey.”

Blue Ribbon schools are chosen based on state or national assessment tests. Each one has an economically disadvantaged population of at least 20 percent.

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Lamplighter hosted its annual Carnival Sept.

30. The event, put on by the Lamplighter Parents’ Association, saw students, alumni, parents, faculty, and staff gathered at the new on-campus barn. Attendees watched the ceremonial Jacket Ceremony that honored seniors with customized leather jackets.

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Husband and Wife Honored as Distinguished Alums Jesuit-Ursuline sweethearts are going back to school

By Joshua Baethge

People Newspapers Before Tom and Miki Bone Melsheimer were married, they were engaged in a political battle during their senior year at Jesuit and Ursuline, respectively. Now, they’re so in sync they are being honored within three weeks of each other as distinguished alumni by their respective alma maters this November.

The timing was purely coincidental.

“We kind of laughed,” Miki said. “Every once in a while, it’s nice when a place you’ve loved gives you a little pat on the back.”

The Jesuit Distinguished Alumni Award goes to someone who has earned the respect of the community through spiritual and civic leadership. Tom, a longtime member of the school’s alumni association, was recognized in part for his work on several capital campaigns to help build programs at the school.

Ursuline’s Serviam award — “Serviam,” which means “I will serve” in Latin, is also Ursuline’s school motto — recognizes an alum for her commitment, achievement, involvement, and service over the past five years.

Miki, a playwright by trade, has been involved in several community outreach programs in Dallas. She works with Dal-

Tom and Miki Bone Melsheimer will be given awards within three weeks of each other.

“I MADE A PRE SENTATION BEFORE THE SENATE IN BUCHARE ST TO BASICALLY TELL OU R STORY AND TRY TO MAKE THEM UNDERSTAND.” MIK I BONE ME LSHE I ME R

las CASA as a court appointed special advocate for abused and neglected children who need to find safe homes, and has volunteered for Meals on Wheels and initiated student touring programs, to name a few.

Tom and Miki haven’t always fought for the same causes: they knew each other growing up, but never connected until their senior year, when Tom, who supported democrat Jim Maddox, volunteered with Miki on republican Tom Pauken’s congressional campaign in 1978.

One cause they share that is particularly close to both their hearts is Romanian adoption. In 2001, they adopted their daughter Annmarie from Romania.

Later that same year, the Romanian government banned foreign adoptions due to corruption surrounding the adoption process. Miki has since worked to try

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and change perceptions in order to convince officials that the law should be repealed.

“I made a presentation before the senate in Bucharest to basically tell our story and try to make them understand,” Miki said.

Tom and Miki live in North Dallas not far from where they grew up. All three of the Melsheimers’ children followed in their academic footsteps. Like their father, the two adopted sons, Jack and Jeff, graduated from Jesuit; Annmarie is a sophomore at Ursuline.

Tom is writing a book about trial advocacy that is scheduled to come out next year.

Miki’s latest production As We Lie Still is currently running at the Contemporary Theater of Dallas.

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She had watched Smith in action for four years while her daughter, Elise, played saxophone with the marching band prior to graduating last year.

“The level of music he is able to get out of these kids with the limited support and resources that they have is amazing,” Eisenberg said.

Eisenberg pointed out that although the high school is located in a “somewhat affluent” area, not all the students are affluent. “There’s not a lot of parental support for a lot of these kids, and I think they get more support from Smith sometimes.”

When students and their families can’t afford band dues and other expenses, Smith often calls upon members of the community as well as his church, Park Cities Baptist, to sponsor the teens.

“I go with them and we clean their yards or clean their shrubs out or whatever it takes” to repay the debt, he explained.

“The community is great to us. ... They’re always willing to help students who are willing to work.”

Oyinkansola Busari, a drum major at Hillcrest who also plays clarinet, called Smith’s battle with cancer “heart-wrenching and really scary.”

Despite his illness, she said, “He’d go out and march with us and we’d give him a little hat [to wear] so he wouldn’t get [sun-

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The band now boasts 154 members. burned] on his face.”

Smith knows his dedication is not lost on the students.

“Kids flock to that if you show that you’re going to be there for them and you’re not giving up on them and you expect high standards from them,” he said.

“They want that.”

And other area school districts, it turns out, want Smith.

Despite receiving frequent offers for prime teaching gigs at other Dallas campuses, he said he has no intention of leaving Hillcrest, the school from which his own children graduated.

Hillcrest’s administration and staff members “have been so awesome to me. I owe them so much just for the acceptance they gave me and my kids when we moved here,” Smith said. “I felt at home and that’s why I’ve stayed so long, and that’s why I love these [students] and they react to me the way they do. I’m home. This is like our family.”

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DANIEL HEARD

“... MAKE YO UR OWN DE CIS I O NS W HEN IT C O M E S TO T HE BA LLOT. ” DA N I EL HE AR D In the mindset of a typical high school senior, many activities rank higher than voting, such as eating, sleeping, watching Netflix, possibly doing homework, or literally anything else. BUT STOP! Let us reevaluate the decision to vote or not to vote. If you, like me, have registered to vote before October 11, congratulations! You have the option to participate in one of our nation’s most treasured traditions.

We will be the ones to face a world that has been affected by today’s elections, so why wouldn’t we want to voice our opinions?

Well, unfortunately, many people of all ages, but especially young people, don’t vote. Just in case you are still debating whether or

not to vote, let me clear up a few misconceptions before Election Day arrives.

“My vote doesn’t even count; it’s just another drop of oil in their machine, man.”

Your vote matters! Don’t get sucked into the mindset that your vote will not make a difference.

If you fear not being heard, you will only silence yourself further if you do not vote. While elections are not won by a single vote, they are won by an accumulation of votes, and you can be a part of that collective voice. A single voice may not be heard by itself, but as one among thousands it cannot be ignored!

Young people in America have the lowest voting turnout amongst all age groups; 45 percent of people between the ages of 18 to 29 years old turned out for the 2012 presidential election and only 20 percent did so for the 2014 congressional election. In comparison, those 60+ years old had 72 percent and 59 percent turnouts for the 2012 and 2014 elections. I respect my elders, but why should theirs be the loudest voice in our elections? The youth of this nation will have to live with the consequences of elections much longer than our elders will. So vote! Let the young voice be heard!

“I think I’m just going to vote for whomever my parents will vote.”

You inherited your parents’ hair color, not their political views. Did you know that as an individual you have a unique outlook on the world? No one has

experienced life in the same way you have. Therefore, make your own decisions when it comes to the ballot. You should definitely listen to your parents’ political opinions, but that doesn’t mean you need to agree with them. Research the issues on your own.

Look into different candidates from different parties. Seek your information from unbiased news outlets or even international ones.

Find the facts on which to base your opinions.

“All the presidential candidates are garbage.”

You may be right, but there is more to vote on than just the presidential election. You can vote in crucial national, state, and local elections, too. Always be sure to look up what will be on the ballot before you go to vote. You could be voting for public offices, propositions and/or laws. Local news stations will have good summaries of what you will be voting for, and local elections can be even more important than presidential elections because they will have a larger effect on aspects of your daily life, such as taxes, speed limits, and local infrastructure.

A good citizen is someone who is well informed and active in his or her own community. A part of that responsibility is voting.

Be proud of your right to vote.

Many incredible Americans have died fighting for this freedom. Do them justice. Do your country justice.

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Diversifying Options Doc Arnette Foundation Partners with SMU Cox School of Business to help students make money sense

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Dr. Donald Arnette (second from right) and Steve Denson (far right) have partnered to bring high school students into SMU classrooms.

By Maria Adolphs

Special Contributor After the success of his book I Am Supposed To Be Here—The Art of Dealing With Perception, which was released in July 2015, Dr. Donald Arnette decided he wanted to do more to improve the lives of impoverished and at-risk youth in Dallas and surrounding areas.

That fall, he set up the Doc Arnette Foundation. The foun-

dation provides financial literacy tools to high school seniors from Dallas, Cedar Hill, and DeSoto, and is in talks with other area districts to expand their program.

As the first African-American to obtain a Ph.D. from UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Arnette knows what it takes to become successful. He says kids have to “see it to believe it,” so, through a partnership between his foundation and SMU

Cox School of Business, he shows students what their futures can look like by helping them build financial skills.

Arnette believes that no matter what profession students decide to pursue, financial literacy is the key to unlocking opportunities.

Working in conjunction with high school economics classes, Arnette enhances curriculums to teach students how to invest and manage money. Through

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the program, students can compete in the Doc Arnette Investment Challenge, a virtual portfolio-building challenge that builds skills in math, business, economics, language arts, and social studies.

Students come away knowing how to select stocks, open checking accounts, and balance checkbooks, as well as understanding how interest rates and credit rat-

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Winners of the challenge also receive scholarships for college, which are fully funded by the foundation. He hopes that the partnership with SMU will expand his foundation’s scholarship opportunities.

“The minute Doc presented the program, I knew it was something that was just amazing...it was worthwhile,” Professor and Director of MBA Diversity Initiatives at SMU Cox School of Business Steve Denson said.

SMU Cox School of Business is active in community outreach and engagement through various programs and with local and national associations such as the National Black MBA Association and Accounting Career Awareness Program.

Denson teaches his students social and corporate responsibility early on, and stresses that no matter how successful in business people may become, they have an obligation to give back.

As part of their support of Arnette’s program, the college provides classroom space and presents lectures by former SMU graduates, current MBA students, and fund managers to the foundation’s students.

SMU students will also serve as tutors and mentors for the students, who often have no experience with college or campus life. The goal of the partnership is to provide tools and resources for students to succeed both academically and financially, no matter their background.

Denson sees the partnership as a way to increase the number of students of color in all programs at the undergraduate and graduate level.

“I want these kids to come here and fall in love with SMU,” he said. Denson also welcomes anyone interested in the program, whether as a participant, volunteer, or company, to get involved.

“Corporate and academic involvement and the philanthropic interests that Dr. Arnette brings will better address the needs of Dallas,” Denson said.

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By Todd Jorgenson Sports Editor

People are always taking notice of Corey Mayfield Jr. on the football field, and not just because he wears the No. 1 jersey.

The Parish Episcopal junior is always on the field — as a receiver, cornerback, kick returner, or whatever else — and he’s usually making big plays.

“Whatever they need me to do, I’ll do it,” said Mayfield, a Preston Hollow resident. “It’s just football.”

Mayfield has made his mark as a cornerback, where he’s already drawn scholarship offers from major college programs such as Minnesota and Texas Tech.

But this season, he’s also emerged as one of the top receivers in the Dallas area in terms of receiving yards and yards per catch. He had a monster game against San Antonio Southside, catching six passes for 239 yards and two touchdowns, and has scored at least once in almost every other game.

It’s that versatility that excited the Parish coaching staff when Mayfield decided to re-

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Parish Episcopal junior Corey Mayfield Jr. has already drawn attention from major college programs. turn to the school after spending his sophomore season in the public-school ranks at W.T. White.

“He’s naturally gifted. He’s silky smooth and electric whenever he gets the ball,” said Parish offensive coordinator Dan-

iel Novakov. “He’s always had the ability to play wherever he wants.”

Mayfield has been running around on football fields almost since he could walk. His father, Corey Mayfield Sr., is a former defensive lineman at Oklaho-

ma who played briefly with the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars and in professional arena football.

His son was a ball boy or towel boy during those days, but has since blossomed into a standout in his own right — although not

O’Neill Sets Pace During Jesuit Running Resurgence

By Todd Jorgenson Sports Editor

When Connor O’Neill crosses the finish line, he’s exhausted and relieved, but his race isn’t finished.

O’Neill typically sticks around the home stretch until every one of his Jesuit cross country teammates has finished behind him.

After all, the senior figures that they’re part of the reason why he’s been able to become one of the elite high school runners in the state. Two years ago, O’Neill placed 47th at the Class 6A state meet, but last year he was sixth.

Individual improvement surely has something to do with that. But another difference is that the Rangers qualified for state as a team in 2015 for the first time.

“I wasn’t really so much focused on myself because I wanted to get the team

there,” said O’Neill, a Preston Hollow resident. “It was a huge difference having them there at the starting line with me.”

This year, O’Neill’s focus is on returning for a third consecutive state meet, and on earning a spot on the medal podium — both individually and with his teammates.

“He’s very intuitive and very forward-thinking in terms of knowing what he wants to accomplish,” said Jesuit cross country coach Doug Robinson. “There’s a level of confidence that’s been established.”

Both of his parents have run multiple marathons, but O’Neill didn’t concentrate on distance running himself until after he tried soccer first.

“I was always better at the running part of it,” he said. “I could play the whole game and not get tired.”

Once he enrolled at Jesuit, O’Neill gravitated to cross country, in addition to run-

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The Rangers qualified for state as a team in 2015 for the first time. ning distance races for the school’s track team. He trains every day, running about 50-60 miles per week.

During his sophomore season, the Rangers finished third at the Class 6A Region II meet as a team, but O’Neill was an individual qualifier for the state meet.

He finished back in the pack after being knocked to the ground while running.

at the same position because of a distinct size difference.

“I tried to let him feel his way through,” said Corey Sr., who has been an assistant coach at Parish since 2014. “He’s come a long way from his freshman year until now.”

That includes off the field, where the younger Mayfield said he’s more mature and coachable these days, with an increased focus on academics in addition to his work ethic on the field.

Corey Jr. is one of several two-way players for the Panthers. He saw limited action on offense during his freshman season in 2014, when Parish won a TAPPS state title.

This year, he’s become a focal point for the offense along with dual-threat quarterback Jeremy Hodge, who has verbally committed to New Mexico State.

Mayfield has helped replace Xavier Suggs, a former standout receiver for the Panthers who graduated last year.

“He really came along at the right time because we really needed someone to fill that spot,” Novakov said. “He’s a guy who can score anytime he touches [the ball].”

The following year, O’Neill channeled that disappointment into one of the strongest seasons for any runner in the history of the Jesuit program.

“He approached it with a lot more maturity,” Robinson said. “He’s always used those setbacks as a springboard for greater success.”

After opening some eyes with that effort a year ago — which included a runner-up result at regionals — O’Neill has been even faster this fall. He won three consecutive races during the regular season and never placed lower than fourth.

Now he’s preparing for his final regional meet on Oct. 31 in Grand Prairie, likely followed by the state meet on Nov. 12 in Round Rock. Next year, he hopes to continue running in college, perhaps trying longer distances.

Robinson said higher expectations this season haven’t fazed his team’s top athlete.

In fact, they’ve motivated him.

“He embraces that and feeds off that,” Robinson said. “He knows that he can run with these guys. He’s faced the best in the state. He goes to the start line feeling he has a chance to win.”

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ADELMO’S RISTORANTE

Inwood Village’s Newest Addition is a Dallas Favorite

Some of the original artwork made it over to the new location.

By Robin D. Everson Special Contributor

Adelmo’s has fed Dallas for more than 27 years on Cole Avenue. Now, with a new location in Inwood Village that opened May 6 in the old Bijoux Restaurant space, Adelmo Banchetti and his family are sure to continue making diners feel at home for years to come.

“I enjoy meeting the customer, seeing them at Cole and

now at our location in Inwood Village. Our customers are like family,” Adelmo’s wife Eliza Banchetti said.

Adelmo felt it was time to move his restaurant when he felt the north end of Uptown changing; the restaurant lost its parking area and was frequently surrounded by construction.

The new location boasts plenty of parking and patio seating, as well as a built-out bar, cozy table seating in the bar

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area, and a wine room that holds more than 1,200 bottles.

“We had to completely gut the space,” Eliza said.

The Banchettis made sure to bring some of their artwork from the old location, as well as the classic etched mirror in the men’s room, to give the new space a familiar feel. The dining room is decorated in warm colors to provide an “at home” feeling.

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Getting Around the Bubble

Former Officers Offer Safe Transportation Alternative

By Noelle Jabal

Special Contributor While services like Uber and Lyft have become regular forms of transit for Dallas residents, a new car service drove into the area Aug. 22 with one goal in mind: safety.

Bubbl is the brainchild of Paul Adams, Alex Miller, Zane Butter, and Dallas ISD police chief Craig Miller, who felt the community needed a car service that ensured safety for everyone.

The service was designed for resi-

dents of “the bubble” — the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. It also serves Uptown and some of Lakewood. Only retired or active police officers can drive Bubbl cars, and all employees must undergo drug tests and background screening.

The company owns and insures all its cars and currently employs more than 65 drivers. The cars, with their big blue bubbles on top, are recognizable throughout the community.

Cameras are mounted inside and

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The company employs more than 65 drivers, all retired or active police officers.

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BRIEFS

New York Investors Purchase Campbell Center New York investors Haberman & Haberman have purchased the Campbell Center on North Central Expressway across from NorthPark Center. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.

Capital Commercial previously owned the 873,000 square-foot complex of gold-colored buildings. It was built in the mid ‘70s and was most recently renovated in 2009. The center includes two 20-story buildings and a Double Tree hotel.

Trump Makes Brief Fundraising Stop in Preston Hollow Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump made a quick Dallas fundraising stop Oct. 11. at the Hilton Lincoln Center ballroom.

A crowd of approximately 700 people paid a minimum of $2,700 each to hear him make his case for the presidency.

During the 15 minute speech, Trump thanked donors and focused on his campaign themes of improving national security, creating more jobs, and cracking down on government corruption.

At one point, he said jobs were leaving the country on “a one-way street to Mexico.” Trump also reiterated his promise to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Hillary Clinton.

Trump’s Dallas trip lasted less than three hours. He did not speak with the media or anyone outside of the fundraiser. A small crowd of protesters and supporters lined the streets outside the hotel.

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Christ the King Catholic Church parishioner Richard D. Kelly and St. Monica parishioners Theresa and Richard Martter were awarded the Pope Leo XIII Gold Cross of Honor at the Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land Dinner Sept. 17 at the Ritz-Carlton Dallas Hotel.

This Papal recognition established by Pope Leo XIII is conferred upon individuals who have demonstrated commitment to and zeal for their faith. Father Peter Vasko awarded the medal and certificate on behalf of the Customs of the Holy Land, the Very Reverend Francesco Patton.

The Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land has awarded over 528 university and trade scholarships to Christians in the region since the organization’s inception in 1994.

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CONTINUED FROM 20 Adelmo and Eliza originally opened Adelmo’s Ristorante on Cole Avenue on Sept. 12, 1989, where they set the standard for fine Mediterranean cuisine in Dallas. The family business includes Adelmo and Eliza’s son Andrew, who is the conceptual chef and responsible for the restaurant’s Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2016, and their daughter Lauren, who oversees the hosting and accounting functions and is in charge of the family’s secret tiramisu recipe.

Diners will still find their favorites on the menu but there have been some notable additions. On the specials board, patrons will notice a lot more seafood choices. The menus also feature new salads and gluten-free and vegan options.

The food does not disappoint. Tabbouleh and crab cakes are a must for those looking for lighter or vegan fare.

The recipe comes from Lebanon, Eliza’s home.

Meals start off with a complimentary amuse bouche of pickled vegetables, green beans, carrots, black olives, and

jalapenos with a basket of warm Empire Bakery bread, Gino Toschi balsamic vinegar, and Castelvetrano olive oil from Jimmy’s Fine Italian Food Store.

The mixed green salad that came next was as fresh as if someone stepped out back and picked the lettuce from their garden. The fresh herbed vinaigrette was light and didn’t overpower the flavor of the greens.

A red snapper dish was light, flaky, and perfectly prepared in a beurre blanc sauce. Vegan linguini was cooked al dente with basil pesto that was a bit too oily but still flavorful and a marinara that was light but thick enough to cling to the linguini. A peach tart, cappuccino, and freshly sliced strawberries decorated with a sprig of mint capped off the meal.

Dinner always ends with a complimentary plate of amaretti and housemade chocolate chip biscotti.

“To be recognized by customers as a comfortable place to come and eat, it is an honor for us to take care of them. We look forward to welcoming them back,” Adelmo said.

1. Crab cake with harissa, pesto, and tabbouleh 2. Red snapper in beurre blanc sauce 3. Vegan linguini with basil pesto and marinara 4. Peach tart

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Cooper Institute to Honor Staubach

The Cooper Institute will honor former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach during its annual Legacy Award Dinner Nov. 9 at the Star Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters.

Staubach is well known for his achievements both on and off the field including his many philanthropic endeavors. He has served for years as an advocate for advancing public health through education.

The award will be presented by event

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Riders have to schedule a pick up at least twenty minutes in advance, and driver availability varies depending on the day. Holidays are often busier than normal.

After creating a Bubbl account on the website bubbl-dallas.com, riders can schedule the time and place of their pickup, along with their destination. Since the service also caters to children, ages 8 and up, parents are able to add specific details to the ride.

“If little Mary needs to be picked up on field 5 at the soccer fields, they will put the individual comments in there to instruct the driver,” said Adams. “Because we will escort a child whether it’s through a pick up or getting out of the car to get them.”

Parents will receive text notifications when a child’s trip is starting and ending.

Bubbl accommodates senior citizens and passengers with special needs. The creators have tried to make their service convenient for everyone, “whether it’s someone in Uptown who had a little too much to drink and doesn’t feel safe driving home, or a senior citizen who wants to go to bible study at the local church but is in a wheelchair and can’t drive themselves,” Adams said.

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chair Drayton McLane Jr., his wife Elizabeth, and Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Cooper. This year’s Legacy Award Dinner will also feature community activist, health advocate, and two-time heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman as keynote speaker.

The annual Legacy Award honors the visionary leaders who have improved the lives and health of men, women, and children across the country and around the world. Past Legacy Award recipients include Ray Hunt, Peter O’Donnell, Jr., the late Fred Meyer, and Lyda Hill.

Elizabeth Moundas, a Bubbl customer, says she uses it to pick up her kids, ages 12 and 15, when she can’t be in two places at once.

“I mainly use it to get my kids to their after-school activities,” Moundas said.

“As a mother, I feel it is safe and reliable, and knowing that an off-duty officer is the driver it just adds a sense of comfort.”

Bubbl serves a four-mile radius around its centerpoint at Preston Road and McFarlin Boulevard. Bubbl will also travel to specific places outside the area such as Dallas Love Field. The car service is slowly starting to expand throughout the Dallas area; future destinations will include the Dallas Arboretum and the Plano Parkway area. Adams has high hopes that the company will slowly start to make its way to other parts of the nation.

“It is currently in Dallas now, but we are planning to expand nationally,” Adams said. “Hopefully to other Bubbl-like communities.”

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THE ART OF AN ESTATE SALE Sometimes selling your stuff requires a professional touch.

By Joshua Baethge

People Newspapers Drive through Preston Hollow or the Park Cities any weekend and you are likely to stumble upon an estate sale, but you may not know what goes into the process behind the scenes.

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A garage sale might be run by a homeowner looking to get rid of some things and make a few dollars, but an estate sales involve liquidating the entire contents of a house. This can require a specialist’s help.

Many owners brings in property liquidators to oversee the entire process, from organizing the event to staging the contents and pricing them

There’s no “typical” estate sale. based on their research and expertise. These professionals earn commission on the sales.

When the sale is over, the property liquidators will make sure the house is empty and clean so it is ready for the next tenant or the open market.

“There’s really no book or manual to it. You have to wear a lot of hats,” said Brian Hooks, co-owner of Help Me Ronda Estate Sales. He and his wife Ronda have been in the estate sale business more than 20 years, and have seen a little of

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everything.

“We had one a couple of weeks ago that had everything from deer heads and bear skin rugs to a tanning bed and a Segway,” Hooks said. “We had to take people up a private elevator to show them a collection of machine guns.”

According to Hooks, the key to hosting a successful estate sale is having a thorough walkthrough in the beginning and giving the client a realistic ex-

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Matte Black is the New Black

By Sarah Pickard

special contributor I have been on a roll lately attending design conferences and meeting with product vendors from around the globe to stay on top of industry trends. One of the sexiest design elements making a huge statement in home and hospitality interiors is amatte black finish. Because this is a high-end finish, it can also become a prominent design feature. The trend has also made a significant impact not just in intereiors, but also in the automobile industry and fashion.

Matte black is even more luxurious when combined with another matte finish or contrast metal finish, such as satin gold, or with a classic white for a powerful pop of pure luxury. It does not take much of this finish to create a dramatic detail in any interior space. Some of my favorites are plumbing fixtures, cabinetry, tile, wallcovering, and furniture finishes. I do believe that “less is more” in design, but I can’t get enough of this classic finish.Plumbing fixtures are my favorite matte black trend right now because of the statement they can make in a small space, such as a shower or vanity. It is a relatively inexpensive change to make to existing plumbing fixtures, but it offers a huge update.

Pair with white tile or Calcutta marble to make the fixtures the focal point of the room.I am continually amazed at

SARAH PICKARD what can be done with basic millwork and cabinetry finishes. Satin or glossy finishes on cabinets are quickly being replaced with matte finishes. To follow the trend, pair black cabinets with matte black countertops and white accents. This will quickly and easily turn any drab kitchen into the most sophisticated room in your home. Black and white kitchens are not just for the minimalist. Add an unexpected element in your kitchen by repainting your traditional cabinets if you simply want a refresh.

Not ready for a big statement but you want to be a trendsetter? You can do this by making simple changes in your living space, such as hardware, accent furniture pieces, lamps, and accessories.

I don’t see this trend going away because it does not define a certain look or lifestyle other than luxury. As a combination of the most timeless color of all time and the trendiest finish in recent history, it’s safe to say matte black is here to stay.

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Preserving Structural History

By Britt E. Stafford People Newspapers

Charles Dilbeck is a household name; it is a name associated with a number of houses in the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, and Dallas. Dilbeck designed more than 600 homes in Dallas, but that number has shrunk, since houses in Dallas don’t tend to survive too many owners.

One Preston Hollow resident is looking to make her Dilbeck-designed home stick around for the long haul, and has filed a request with the Dallas City Hall Landmark Commission for consideration of a historic overlay district. The commission voted to consider homeowner Nancy Shutt’s case in August. Shutt declined to comment on the request.

In its consideration of Shutt’s house, the commission will determine if the building meets the necessary criteria for historic overlay and work with her to establish why the structure should become a landmark.

The house, which was built in the late ‘30s, carries many of the eclectic characteristics often found in a Dilbeck home, such as a balcony with latticework.

“This house is one of Charles Dilbeck’s

" THE RE RE A LLY A RE N’ T A NY H ISTO RIC DIST RICTS ... T H AT CA N P ROT ECT T H E SE HOUSE S F RO M B E ING DEM O L ISH E D." DAV ID PRE ZI O SI more significant and larger houses,” executive director of Preservation Dallas David Preziosi said. “...Dilbeck’s work was prolific, and he did a lot of building all the way from small houses to hotels. He did a wide range of types and sizes.”

According to Preziosi, while Dilbeck was known for his wide range of designs, from Tudor to Spanish to French farmhouses, he was also known for pioneering the Texas ranch style. He designed these buildings, such as El Ranchito on Jefferson Boulevard in Oak Cliff, based off of California ranches with “a Texas twist.”

“He used a lot of wood, stone, and brick,” Preziosi explained. Dilbeck was also known for using “drunken brick,” which doesn’t

line up to a grid and can look sporadically placed.

Dilbeck, who was prolific from 1932 to 1970, started designing houses in Tulsa when he was 20 years old. He later ventured to Dallas during the great depression and opened his business in Highland Park Village.

According to Preservation Dallas, the Loma Linda area of the Park Cities contains many Dilbeck houses. In 1997, the organization hosted a tour dedicated to a handful of his houses.

“I think with the designation of the [Park Lane] house it really shows the importance of Charles Dilbeck as an architect and a designer,” Preziosi said. “He’s really popular with people; they will call [Preservation Dallas] and ask. ‘Is our house a Dilbeck?’”

The house on Park Lane is just one of the many houses in which Preservation Dallas has a vested interest. The organization placed three Highland Park ISD elementary schools — Bradfield, Hyer, and University Park ­— on its 2015 Most Endangered Historic Places list. This year, the Penson House in Highland Park, which recently sold at auction for $4.5 million in September, and the Williams House in University

Park also made the list.

“Obviously we’d love to see more historic houses protected in the city, especially in the Preston Hollow, North Dallas area,” Preziosi said, “because there really aren’t any historic districts ... that can protect these houses from being demolished as development pressure increases, lot value increases, and house value decreases.”

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Housing Market Cooling Off this Quarter

By Joshua Baethge

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People Newspapers The North Texas housing market is showing signs of cooling down. The latest North Texas Real Estate Information Systems statistics show that the median September home price in the Park Cities was down 17 percent compared to June. Despite a double-digit drop, the $1.2 million median price is still 5 percent higher than it was in September 2015.

The median home price in Preston Hollow climbed 19 percent to $952,000 over the third quarter. However, houses in Preston Hollow are taking longer to sell, as is the case in the Park Cities. According to some local real estate experts, these trends are not necessarily a bad thing.

“This is a much more healthy and balanced market,” said Virginia Cook realtor Lori Sparks. “It’s still an awesome time for sellers, but we couldn’t have continued on that pace forever. It would have been impossible.”

Sparks says that there is a perception among some that limited home inventory is always good for sellers. She has witnessed several instanc-

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Month

Closed sales

Median price

Price per Sold to Active Days on Months’ sq. foot list price listings market supply

June 2016

80

$1,395,000

$382

96%

376

56

6.5

Sept. 2016

65

$1,151,000

$364

94%

363

82

6.3

Total for year

520

$1,200,000

$360

96%

352

64

6.1

PRE STON HOLLOW Month

Closed sales

Median price

June 2016

70

$800,000

$261

96%

365

54

6.5

Sept. 2016

64

$952,000

$269

93%

325

71

5.6

Total for year

523

$780,000

$256

95%

313

57

5.4

es in which a panicked buyer overbid for a home only to back out after having second thoughts. This forces sellers to put their homes back on the market, where they often fight the perception their house might have a problem since the sale fell through. In the meantime, potential buyers may have moved on after losing out on the initial bid.

“With more things coming on the market, there’s not that same urgency and frenzy,” Sparks said. “Buyers are now taking their time a little bit.”

According to Will Seale, a

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partner with Trusler-Seale at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, the unusual presidential election is also causing some buyers to wait and see what happens over the next couple of months.

“I still think we are in a regular seasonal pattern, but there is a lot less activity,” Seale said. “People are distracted by other things.”

Seale compares the longterm market pattern to a heart EKG. Since the end of the great recession in 2010, area homes sales have followed a fairly regular pattern for the past six years. He sees

One-Story Custom Homes From the $700s in Midway Hollow.

REFERENCE North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, Inc. the current price drop and inventory increase as natural market corrections to inflated prices. The key to doing business in the current environment is conducting proper research to determine a correct price point.

“I still have not seen houses sell for less than last year,” Seale said.

Welcome to Midway Hollow – a high-end community, next to Preston Hollow in the heart of Dallas.

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

Remodeled Traditional Treasure

This beautiful four bedroom, three full and two half bath, 4,164 square-foot home exudes style and comfort on a premier .4 acre corner lot in the Windsor Park community of Preston Hollow. Remodeled with care and craftsmanship to meet the demands of today’s discriminating buyer, this traditional home features an open floorplan, beautiful hardwoods, and tray ceilings with custom crown molding.

The formal living room or home office and formal dining room are off the gallery entry, with its barrelvaulted ceiling. Cross the beautifully polished parquet floors that define the entry and enter the great room at the rear of the home. A carved wood mantel frames the fireplace on one wall and a long granite-topped dining bar separates this spacious room from the gourmet kitchen, with its professional-grade stainless appliances and natural wood cabinets. An adjacent informal dining area opens to a comfortable sitting room accented by a builtin wet bar with wine cooler and icemaker, and French doors that open to the back patio.

The master suite features tray ceilings, recessed lighting, and French doors with plantation shutters. The master bath has his and hers vanities, a soaking tub, shower and oversized walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms share an adjoining bath, and a third bedroom has an en-suite bath. A spacious media room and a rearentry, two-car garage complete the amenities of this magnificent residence.

Susan Bradley is listing 9108 Clearlake Drive for $1,095,000. For a private showing, call 214-674-5518.

BRIGGS FREEMAN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Extraordinary Photography

Stunning architectural photography invites you to experience 4603 Bluffview Boulevard.

Listed by Molly Hurt and Marcy Haggar for $3,450,000.

Beautiful photography is often a deciding factor for potential buyers when choosing to tour a listed property.

High-quality photography speaks not only to the beauty and quality of a home but to the kind of lifestyle it affords.

According to the National Association of REALTORS ®, 87 percent of buyers who used the Internet during their home search found property photos to be very useful. For 42 percent of all recent buyers, the first step in the home buying process was to look online at properties for sale.

Breathtaking photos are the foundation of an effective marketing strategy. At Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, our brand standards are the highest in the industry. Our in-house architectural photographer and photo editor make sure every photo is an invitation to experience the extraordinary.

President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. For more information see briggsfreeman.com.

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Backyard Oasis Defines 1-Acre N Lindhurst Estate

ELLIOTT GROUP

Move-In Ready in The Meadows

Move-in ready four-bedroom, three and one-half bath home in The Meadows is listed for $685,000 by the Elliott & Elliott Group. The 2,930 square foot home has formals and a large den with fireplace. The oversized master suite has walk-in closet. Kitchen features granite countertops and stainless appliances.

Solid oak hardwood floors run throughout formals, den, kitchen, breakfast room, guest bedroom and hallways. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack-nJill bath and private 4th bedroom has full bath. Also with two-car attached garage, board-on-board fence, energy efficient windows.

Call Paige or Curt at (214)478-9544 or email elliott@ daveperrymiller.com

Temperature-controlled wine closet and silver/ cedar closets among many amenities offered in Markus Hirschbrich’s listing.

This home at 4731 N Lindhurst (4731lindhurst. daveperrymiller.com), in the prestigious Strait Lane area, has three spacious living areas, five bedrooms, study, media room, game room, separate guest quarters and a beautiful, relaxing poolscape. Markus Hirschbrich of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate has the 7,394 square foot home listed at $2,895,000.

The double wrought-iron doors open to a two-story foyer with wooden columns and arched pass-throughs, adjacent to a formal living and dining room with butler’s pantry. The heart of the home is the large family room with Austin stone fireplace overlooking the pool, waterfall, elevated spa and private sun deck.

The gourmet kitchen features custom cabinetry and granite counters. Outside the breakfast area is a cantilevered redwood deck overlooking a Koi pond with waterfalls and water plants.

The downstairs master includes a nice-sized master bath with his/her sinks and closets, and separate steam shower.

To request a private showing, contact Markus at 214725-7881 or markus@daveperrymiller.com.

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (daveperrymiller.com) is a division of Ebby Halliday Real Estate, Inc., with five locations that specialize in marketing the key areas of the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, and Kessler Park.

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The home at 6634 Aberdeen Avenue is offered at a newly reduced price. Listed by Christopher McGuire for $2,049,000.

The fall season is a great time to get a good buy on extraordinary homes as smart sellers reduce prices to attract the right buyer. With these price reductions, now is the perfect time to purchase your dream home.

The outstanding estates below are marketed by Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty – and all are newly reduced in price. See more at briggsfreeman.com.

4406 Lively Lane Step into this completely updated estate and you know you are someplace special. The gourmet kitchen with stunning Verde Vecchio marble is the heart of the home and opens to space for living and entertaining. Listed by Susan Baldwin and Ginger Nobles for $3,495,000.

6634 Aberdeen Avenue Gracefully situated on a corner lot, this spectacular Preston Hollow home offers an open floor plan with a great flow for entertaining. Inside, the kitchen opens to the den and is a chef’s delight. Outside, the backyard provides a private oasis-like escape. Listed by Christopher McGuire for $2,049,000.

President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. For more information see briggsfreeman.com.

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Host your own backyard tailgate at 6714 Northport Drive. Listed by Amy Detwiler for $2,295,000.

With the weather getting cooler and the air getting crisper, nothing smells like fall more than a sizzling grill – especially when the game is about to start. Host your own backyard tailgate with these homes with built-in grilling areas and fantastic outdoor living space made for enjoying sweater weather. See more at briggsfreeman.com.

3949 Marquette Street | University Park French doors in the family room open to this home’s charming outdoor living area, complete with a stone courtyard, built-in grill, fireplace, fountain and lush landscaping. The downstairs master bedroom is quite spacious and has its own sitting area and fireplace. Listed

by Joan Eleazer for $2,950,000.

6714 Northport Drive | Preston Hollow Entertain family and friends with ease in the formal den with a wet bar, wine fridge and Scotsman ice maker, or head outdoors to the pool and spa with water feature, builtin grill, brick fireplace, and a covered outdoor living area wired for TV. Listed by Amy Detwiler for $2,295,000.

President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. For more information see briggsfreeman.com.

BEACON HILL

Sought-After One- Beacon Hill On Story Home in Cedar Creek Parc du Lac Lake Launches The Marina Club

Karen Fry’s 12122 Vendome Place is walking distance to the Cooper Aerobic Center For anyone seeking a lock-and-leave lifestyle, discover 12122 Vendome Place (12122vendome.daveperrymiller. com). Built on one of the largest lots in the subdivision, the zero-lot-line home takes full advantage with 4,182 square feet of luxurious space. Karen Fry of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate has it priced at $899,000, which includes four bedrooms, four full baths and exterior terraces overlooking the lake, fountain and walking trails.

The entry opens to a long gallery with views of a private pool and patio. The dining room features built-in closets, including a space for wine storage. The granite kitchen, with five-burner gas cooktop and eating island, has a convenient built-in office space and opens to a family living area. The master suite, offering even more tranquil views, has a fireplace, his-and-her bathrooms with dual walk-in closets, and access to the outdoor terrace. Rounding out the property are three additional bedrooms, a wet bar, a large utility room and a two-car garage.

For more information, contact Karen Fry at 214.288.1391 or kfry@daveperrymiller.com.

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (daveperrymiller.com) is a division of Ebby Halliday Real Estate, Inc., with five locations that specialize in marketing key areas of Park Cities, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, and Kessler Park.

Beacon Hill on Cedar Creek Lake has begun accepting applications to “The Marina Club”, a limited number of covered boat slips on their exclusive floating dock at the community’s Aquatic Center. ” We have been receiving numerous requests to allow access to our private club and marina as a result of the recent storm damage which took its toll on several boat docks on other parts of the lake this past spring”, says Joe McGinley, Beacon Hill’s Director of Sales and Marketing.

“Fortunately for our residents and guests, our Breakwater Jetty System absorbed the forces of mother nature and left our boats and docks unscathed”, says McGinley.

Beacon Hill offers a full marina concierge service with attentive first class service and amenities included with each boat slip.

For more information, please contact Beacon Hill at 903-498-LAKE(5253).

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Grand Vie Showcases Luxury The fall/winter 2016 edition of Grand Vie: Luxury in Living magazine recently mailed to homes across North Texas. Grand Vie is the luxury-home publication of Ebby Halliday Realtors and the newest member of the Ebby Halliday Companies, Fort Worth-based Williams Trew Real Estate.

Grand Vie is direct-mailed to more than 60,000 highnet-worth households. Charity and event placement is also a significant part of the distribution strategy.

“Not only has our magazine’s distribution grown significantly across North Texas, it also includes some of the very best luxury real estate companies outside of our local market, in such locations as Beverly Hills/LA, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, Palm Beach, Newport Beach, Santa Barbara and Vail,” says Randall Graham, vice president and director of marketing for Ebby Halliday Realtors.

In addition to featuring some of North Texas’ premier properties, the 21st edition of Grand Vie offers interesting editorial content, including a conversation with designer and creative director Jay Strongwater; advice on bringing fall looks into your home from partner and designer of IBB Design Fine Furnishings Shay Geyer; holiday menu inspiration from Parigi’s Janice Provost; and real estate insider Candy Evans’ take on the ideal vacation home environment, Lake Tahoe.

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“People don’t always know what they have,” Hooks said. “All the little stuff adds up.”

Ruth Taylor, who recently retired after running Ruth Taylor Estate Sales for 40 years, said building trust with her clients was the key to her success.

“Every sale is different and every family is different,” Taylor said. “I just tell them if they trust me, I will get the most money I can. I also allow them to come in and check whenever they want.”

Taylor used to work in the wholesale furniture business. She started doing estate sales to help her son go to medi-

cal school. Over the years, her kids and grandkids all pitched in to help grow the business.

“It’s something that I’ve enjoyed doing for a long time,” she said.

Help me Ronda has also become a family affair with Hooks’ mother-inlaw and sister-in-law on the team.

“There’s always stuff coming and going,” Hooks said. “It’s like moving every weekend.”

Hooks said providing a positive experience has helped Help Me Ronda grow through word of mouth. Small touches like having a team of movers on-site working for tips make a difference.

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VIRGINIA COOK REALTORS

Realtor Offers Preston Hollow Property Traditional elegance and impressive features come together beautifully in this distinctive home, created for treating family and friends like royalty.

The pristine setting is established by the meticulously manicured lawn and landscaping. Double wood doors swing into the two-story foyer, where a sweeping staircase is complemented by the rich wood floors and serene palette that continues throughout the home.

Over 5,300 square feet of living space is illuminated by huge floor-to-ceiling windows, including those uniting the main living areas. Beautiful rear garden with a pool, grassy lawn and cabana with fully-appointed kitchen and stone fireplace to warm the large sitting and dining area for year-round enjoyment.

Inside, the den and formal dining rooms also boast fireplaces, the formal dining room awaits sumptuous seated meals, a richly- paneled study features a wall of built-ins, and a second-floor game and media room is ready for cards and movies.

Whatever is on the menu, the true “ cook’s kitchen” stands ready with stainless appliances, two sinks, an island, granite counters, walk-in and butler’s pantries, plus a wet bar. The cheery breakfast room has built-

ins and a second staircase is just around the corner.

The two-story home has five generously-sized bedrooms and five and one half baths. The master retreat is privately located downstairs with a luxurious bath offering a glass shower, garden tub, double vanities and plentiful storage This impressive property located at 5834 Waggoner is offered at $1,550,000. For more information, contact Simone Jeanes, 214-616-9559, sjeanes@virginiacook. com.

The home depicted as the Ewing family estate on the TV show Dallas is now for sale. According to information from Allie Beth Allman and Associates, the 10,341 square-foot house

at 4800 Park Lane was built in 1939. It sits on 4.3 acres of land, and features five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and two partial bathrooms. The owners are asking for $12.95 million.

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FOCUS ON PHILANTHROPY

QUILTS FOR PEACE

NOVEMBER Wrap It Up Luncheon, Christmas Shoppe, and Fashion Show: Nov. 2, Brook Hollow Golf Club, 10:30 a.m.

After the July shooting in Dallas, the Instagram quilting community got to work

Signature Chefs Auction: Nov. 3, Hilton Anatole Dallas, Chantilly Ballroom, 6:30 p.m.

Flora Award Gala & Fundraiser: Nov. 3, Texas Discovery Gardens, 7 p.m.

Folds of Honor Gala: Nov. 5, Hilton Anatole Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Business Council for the Arts Obelisk Awards: Nov. 7, Belo Mansion, 11:30 a.m.

“A Writer’s Garden” Literary Symposium & Luncheon: Nov. 8, Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden, Rosine Hall, 9:30 a.m.

Hiett Prize in the Humanities: Nov. 9, Dallas, 11:30 a.m.

Legacy Award Dinner: Nov. 9, Star Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters, 6 p.m.

Black Tie Ball: Nov. 12, Renaissance Dallas Hotel, 5:30 p.m.

Billiard Ball: Nov. 12, Hilton Anatole Dallas, 6 p.m.

Recognizing Heroes Gala: Nov. 12, Ritz-Carlton Dallas, 7 p.m.

Perot Museum Night at the Museum: Nov. 12, Perot Museum, 7 p.m.

DART Police Chief James Spiller was presented with a quilt this summer.

By Karly Hanson

Special Contributor Five Dallas police officers were killed in an ambush attack July 7 that shook the city and the country. The following morning, quilters took to their sewing machines and social media to spread love through their art.

“A quilt is like getting a hug from someone,” said Lee Jenkins, president of the Dallas Modern Quilt Guild (DMQG). “This is us hugging all these people and saying we support you and we love you.”

One post on Instagram the day after the tragedy with the hashtag #Quiltsforpeace led to more than 100 quilts sewn for families of the Dallas shooting.

“The quilting community came together in an amazing way,” DMQG VP of membership Denise Strueber said.

“Through the power of social media it took off.”

A similar movement

started under the hashtag #Quiltsforpulse after the shooting in a gay night club in Orlando that killed 49 people and wounded 53 others. Quilters all over the country began sewing blocks with rainbow hearts for the Orlando Modern Quilt Guild to make into quilts for the victims and their families.

After the attack in Dallas, the president of the Fort Worth MQG suggested to Jenkins they switch to making blocks with blue hearts and white backgrounds to represent the back-the-blue movement. The McKinney MQG joined in as well.

“This is the biggest project [DMQG] has taken on,” Jenkins said. “As a guild we really worked hard.”

Each quilt, made of 42 blocks, takes around 30 to 50 hours to make. The guild quickly exceeded their original goal of 20 quilts after Jenkins posted about the movement on Instagram and people started send-

ing blocks to Sedo na Salon, where Jenkins works.

The extra quilts went to city representatives such as Mayor Mike Rawlings, first responders, and children of the injured and slain officers.

The project even gained traction overseas; Jenkins received one completed red, white, and blue quilt from a police officer in Wales, which was given to the children of fallen DART officer Brent Thompson.

Jenkins also made a square with a green heart and gave it to the family of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge.

Jenkins has bags filled with letters of people’s gratitude and their own personal stories of why they got in-

Spirit of Generations Luncheon: Nov. 14, Hilton Anatole Dallas, 12 p.m.

Fashion Notes & Style Show: Nov. 15, Adolphus Hotel, 10:15 a.m.

Celebrating Life Luncheon: Nov. 16, Chantilly Ballroom, 11 a.m.

I N S TA G R A M @ D A L L A S M Q G

volved with #Quiltsforpeace.

Squares continue to arrive in the mail. Jenkins plans to use these to make two quilts that will hang at Dallas Police Department headquarters. These quilts will be made of blocks with hearts that have police badges sewn on them from police departments across Texas and as far away as Minnesota and Canada.

“It was a group effort.

Lots of people put in lots of time to make this possible,” Strueber said. “It was wonderful to work together to work for such a worthy cause.”

Milestones Luncheon: Nov. 16, Hilton Anatole Dallas Chi Omega Christmas Market: Nov. 16-19, Centennial Hall at Fair Park Dallas Historical Society Awards for Excellence Luncheon: Nov. 17, Fairmont Dallas, 11:30 a.m.

Salvation Army Annual Doing the Most Good Luncheon: Nov. 17, Hilton Anatole Dallas, 12 p.m.

Trains at NorthPark: Nov. 17, running through Jan. 8 M1Ball: Nov. 19, InterContinental Dallas, 6.30 p.m.

SMU Centennial Celebration of Lights Ceremony: Nov. 30, 7 p.m.

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Southerner’s Cookbook, $35 Southerner’s Handbook, $27.99, Swoozie’s

Box of assorted cheese and snacks, various, Fig Crackers, $7, Peach Preserve, $5.95, Scardello’s

Wine Bottle Stoppers, $18.95, Swoozie’s

P H O T O S B Y TA N N E R G A R Z A

Voluspa Gardenia Candle, $9.95, Swoozie’s

Sachet Trio, $34, Linen Boutique

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G I FTS Essences Insensees (Rose de Mai) Eau de Parfum 120ml, $180, Diptyque

Chando Myst Diffuser, $117, Linen Boutique

Napkin Holder, $16.95, Beverage Napkins, $6.95, Swoozie’s

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THE DIRK NOWITZKI PRO CELEBRITY TENNIS CLASSIC

Players in the Dirk Nowitzki Pro Celebrity Tennis Classic PHOTOS BY DANNY BOLLINGER

Ben Stiller

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Benjamin Becker

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Number 41 Dirk Nowitzki hosted the inaugural Dirk Nowitzki Pro Celebrity Tennis Classic on Sept. 18 at the SMU Tennis Center. Dirk and his wife Jessica kicked off the weekend celebration with a dinner party for players and major donors at The Joule Hotel on Sept. 17. All proceeds benefited the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation.

Jessica Nowitzki with Nasiba Hartland-Mackie

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TOCQUEVILLE LUNCHEON

Lyda Hill, Forrest Hoglund, and Robert Brackbill C O U R T E SY O F U N I T E D WAY O F M E T R O P O L I TA N D A L L A S

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Tonya Thornhill, Kate Newman, and Marilyn Fain

The Ruth Sharp Altshuler Tocqueville Society held its second Tuesday luncheon on Oct. 5 at the Hotel Crescent Court to recognize donors with unsurpassed dedication to the community. The event included talks and discussions from Chairmen Lyda Hill and Forrest Hoglund.

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ROUNDUP FOR AUTISM

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The 28th Bobby Norris Roundup for Autism Pegasus Ball was held at the Regency Ballroom of the Fairmont Hotel Sept. 17. This annual black-tie affair benefits the Autism Treatment Centers of Texas and this year’s theme, “The Art of Autism”, created a colorful palate with an evening filled with color, music, art, and creativity.

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The No Tie Dinner & Dessert kicked off with a party on Sept. 22 at the Scott + Cooner Showroom Decorative Center with complimentary appetizers and an open bar.

The 12th annual party will be on April 8, 2017 and will be fundrasing for the AIDS Services of Dallas.

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EIGHTH ANNUAL BURGERS & BURGUNDY

Bina Palmitkar Patel, Josh Madans, Julian Leaver, Gonzalo Bueno, Lainie Krister, Faisal Halum, Jenny Esping Kirtland, Leah Frazier, Melissa Enriquez, Annika Cail, Suzy LeBeau Ellis, Caroline Kraddick, and Justin Collins PHOTOS BY JOSEPH BREWSTER

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Aileen Roache and Matt Wilkerson

The eighth annual Burgers and Burgundy event was held at the Ron Kirk Pedestrian Bridge on Oct. 7 benefitting DIFFA/Dallas. The “DIFFAcella” theme featured live art installations, caricature artists, and a henna tattoo booth. National chefs served up their best burger sliders with the burgundy of their choice.

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CATTLE BARON’S BALL

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The 2016 Cattle Baron’s Ball was held at Gilley’s Dallas on Oct. 15 . The night was filled with boot attire, music, and good food all around. From live auctions to winning raffle prizes, this event helps benefit for the American Cancer Society. Toby Keith was the headliner performer for the night, ending the annual event with some of his best hits.

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The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Kick Off was held at the Market in Highland Park Village on Sept.

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LAURA GANDY & MICHAEL WELLS

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aura Suzanne Gandy and Michael William Edward Wells were married at Camp Minnowbrook in Lake Placid, N.Y. on August 13, 2016. Judge Dean Dietrich officiated the garden ceremony. A cocktail hour was followed by dining and dancing under the tent to the New York City band, Broadway Project. The couple danced their first dance to “Harvest Moon” by Neil Young. A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the parents of the groom, was held on the eve of the wedding at Smoke Signals in downtown Lake Placid.

The bride is the daughter of Susan and Woodrow Gandy of Bluffview. She is the granddaughter of Doris Tuffly of Dallas. The groom is the son of Melinda and

C. Edward Wells of University Park.

The bride was presented in marriage by her parents. She was escorted down the aisle on the arm of her father. Laura wore a Monique Lhuillier Sugarfina candlelight ballgown with sweetheart neckline and matching long veil.

The bride created the wedding and engagement rings for the couple.

Assisting the bride as maid of honor was Elizabeth Sands. Her bridesmaids included Morgan Cromartie, Britt England, Anna Nearburg, Taryn Solomon, and Shannon Zarkovacki. Eloise Coleman, the groom’s niece, was the flower girl.

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r. and Mrs. Gregory C. Greene of Preston Hollow are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Landon Kennedy Greene, to Tyler Anderson Jackson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Winton A. Jackson of University Park.

The bride is a graduate of Episcopal School of Dallas. She received a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communications from Texas Christian University.

The groom is a graduate of Highland Park High School. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Texas Christian University.

Tyler is a Financial Control Analyst with Q Investments.

The couple plan to wed June 10, 2017 at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church with a reception following at the Dallas Country Club.

man was his brother, Jeff Wells.

His groomsmen included Jack Boeing, Nash Harloe, Tom Hixon, and Ben Meyer. The ring bearer was Oliver, the couple’s Golden Retriever.

The bride is a graduate of the Episcopal School of Dallas. She received a Bachelor of Science from Clemson University. Laura is the owner of Laura Gandy Jewelry.

The groom is also a graduate of the Episcopal School of Dallas.

He received a Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University. Michael is employed in the finance industry.

Following their wedding trip to Tanzania, Africa, the couple have made their home in San Francisco.

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r. and Mrs. H. Pryor Blackwell of Highland Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Peyton Elizabeth Blackwell, to Hector Andre Dowd, son of Mrs. Hedda Dowd and the late Mr. Jack Dowd of Dallas.

The couple first met in middle school, reconnecting much later, after college.

The bride is a 2008 graduate of Highland Park High School. She received a Bachelor of Science in communications from Dallas Baptist University. Peyton works on the Community Relations Team at The Center for BrainHealth and Brain Performance Institute.

The groom is a 2007 graduate of Shelton High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts in business and a Bachelor of Science in communications from Loyola Mary-

mount University in Los Angeles. Andre is Director of Development at Kickstart Kids.

The couple plan a May 20, 2017 wedding at Park Cities Baptist Church with a reception following at Sixty Five Hundred.

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By Hannah Kirkpatrick People Newspapers

Now that the days of scorching temperatures are almost over for the year, stepping outside for a little exercise won’t send you running back into the AC. According to SMU Sports Performance Leadership professor Laura Robinson-Doyle, one of the primary benefits of outdoor exercise is vitamin D absorption — i.e, sun. Even in Texas, vitamin D deficiency is a common ailment that can lead to higher risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, susceptibility to certain infections, cancers, and osteoporosis, Robinson-Doyle said.

Here are some of the best places in Dallas to get outside this fall.

KATY TRAIL What once was an old railroad line is now one of the most popular trails in Dallas. The Katy Trail runs from the southern end of Highland Park through Uptown and on to the American Airlines Center in Victory Park. The trail’s 12-foot-wide concrete path, 8-foot-wide soft-surface running lane, public entrances, and connections to other parks make it an especially popular choice for outdoor fitness.

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ly beginner to medium-advanced.

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CEDAR RIDGE PRESERVE Looking to be more at-one with nature? Cedar Ridge Preserve, located in Cedar Hill just off Joe Pool Lake, offers nine miles of hiking trails. The great natural scenery features hilly routes that range in difficulty from kid-friend-

WHITE ROCK LAKE Only a few miles east of the Park Cities and Preston Hollow, White Rock Lake has about nine miles of hiking and biking trails. And there is still time to take a kayak or paddleboard rental out for a spin on the lake before the weath-

er turns too cold. White Rock also has a calisthenics park great for free training or using mobile workout apps.

For more information visit whiterockdallas.org KLYDE WARREN PARK This 5.2-acre urban green space downtown offers several outdoor activities every day. Choose from calming

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Make Your Look Soft as Velvet this Fall

M O L LY N O L A N Velvet is one of this year’s hottest fall fashion trends. How does that translate to beauty?

Well, dear readers, I wanted to know, so I went in search of great “velvet” products.

In cosmetics, velvet is used to describe a texture, meaning matte, but it also can refer to a color. There are many products with velvet in the name, including lipsticks and foundations, and a mascara with a cool story and even a gorgeous perfume.

Velvet lip colors range in shades of red

and plums. My favorite was Kevyn Aucoin’s The Sensual Lip Satin in Velvet, a bright, perfect, cherry red that feels like a gloss and then dries down to a semi-matte, velvety finish.

Tom Ford has Velvet Violet and Velvet Cherry, both matte, and at Charlotte Tilbury you can find a shiny, rich, dark fuchsia called Velvet Under Ground.

Hourglass has an entire collection called Femme Rouge Velvet Creme Lipstick, in 16 varying shades of nude, red, and pink with dark undertones, fabulous for fall.

The Hourglass websites states that its soft and creamy formula provides continuous saturated color. The collection is hydrating, has vitamin E along with a proprietary blend of antioxidants, and is refillable, which is a huge and very rare plus.

Bobbi Brown also makes a wonderful deep red lipstick called Red Velvet and a beautiful long-wear cream eye shadow and metallic powder eye shadow in Velvet Plum.

Chanel’s Perfection Lumber Velvet is a smooth-effect makeup with broad spectrum SPF 15.

Makeup Forever also has a mattifying foundation, and Nars, Mac, and Makeup Forever all have Velvet finish loose powders for a flawlessly matte face. My favorite product of all is Marc Jacobs’ Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara. Normally I like to try all the products I write about, but unfortunately they didn’t have a sample of the mascara for me to try. As I love mascara, I was a little heartbroken.

What I love is the story: Marc was inspired by his mother, who used to scrape velvet from a ribbon and add it to her lash-

es between coats of mascara. What a genius she is, and he is, for making what appears to be the perfect mascara.

The best perfume that I found is from none other than my favorite, Jo Malone.

It’s called Velvet Rose & Oud, which Jo Malone describes as darkest damask rose, textural, magnetic, and decadent: pretty much a description of velvet.

Oud comes from the wood of a tropical tree from India, called Agar (Aquilaria). The perfume ingredient oud (also called agarwood) is produced when a certain type of mold variety infects the tree, which creates a dark, fragrant resin.

Wild huh?

Since we are coming into the holidays, any of these products would make a great gift. Enjoy fall and all the velvet, boots, fall fashions, deep rich colors, and beautiful fall face that it brings!

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Heart Health Hits High School Athletics

By Rebecca Flannery

Special Contributor The cost of a high school sports injury is most often weighed in time off the field to remedy a break or sprain. But when health concerns are ignored for the sake of field time, the cost can become life-threatening.

Living for Zachary is a nonprofit with a mission to provide preventative heart screenings for student athletes. The organization began in Plano in 2009 after 16-year-old Zachary Schrah collapsed and died during football practice due to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Kim Jones, Schrah’s aunt and director of business for the nonprofit said the family had no warning prior to his collapse.

“Sudden Cardiac Arrest is not the same as a heart attack,” Jones said. “It occurred because of a congenital heart issue we weren’t aware of. It’s something that can’t really be looked out for without a couple of tests.”

According to the American Heart Association, 10,000 young people die from SCA annually. Jones said the solution is heart screenings.

“When you’re getting a Living for Zachary screening, you get an electrocardiogram to check that the blood

CAUSES of DEATH A breakdown of how many high school-aged and college-aged Americans die each year from select causes. The highest number of young U.S. athletes to die from heart-related causes in a single year is 76.

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in the heart is moving how it should,” Jones said. “Also, you’ll get an echocardiogram to check the structural condition of the heart. With these two tests, cardiologists are able to know within 99 percent accuracy if the child is at risk for SCA.”

Gil Garza, athletic director for Dallas ISD, said students aren’t required to get a heart screening to participate in high school athletics, but coaches discuss heart failure prior to each academic year.

“In the required UIL training, coaches are taught and trained how to identify cardiac arrest,” Garza said. “Every one of our schools has a licensed athletic trainer to help facilitate aid in these situations.”

Garza said another way the athletic programs cater to student health is by being strategic about practice and competition times, especially in the summer months.

“We put a lot of emphasis on knowing about what heat can do to a student athlete while they’re exercising,” Garza said. “I think the more that we can educate our kids about this subject, the better head start we have on it.”

Jones said a small number of parents who don’t understand the value of heart screenings would rather sidestep the test in order to keep their child on the field.

“A lot of parents don’t really see the significance of taking their child to get a heart screening and kind of have a misunderstanding of what the heart screening will tell you,” Jones said.

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The screenings take place at events primarily at the beginning of each school year, Jones said. While funds are raised to provide these screenings for free, some events require the participants to pay around $55 for the two tests.

“So far we’ve provided over 4,500 heart screenings to the north Texas community,” Jones said. “We’ve also donated about 155 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) around the state to programs that couldn’t have otherwise afforded one.”

Garza said although screenings aren’t required by the state, he would like to see them become integrated into the health screening process student athletes submit to before each academic year.

Living for Zachary hosts benefits to raise funds for each segment of their nonprofit. Screenings and AED donations are their immediate avenue for outreach, but they also provide academic scholarships and American Heart Association certifications.

“One question I think people are hung up on would be about the cost of the tests. Could everyone afford to get them or could the school districts afford that?” Garza said. “But on the other hand, what’s the price of a life?”

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Loving the Library

STEPHANIE CASEY During my childhood, the public library was a big part of my reading life. We lived near enough the Lakewood branch to walk there and visit often. Then high school and college rolled around, I began buying rather than borrowing curriculum books, and I only went to libraries to do research. Once I finished school, I totally lost connection to the library system and only reinvestigated it when I returned to Dallas eight years ago.

While researching for a script on a niche subject, I needed books not readily available for purchase. Turns out, one may get rare books from libraries around the country shipped to their city’s main branch (for free!). I really got into it, which then hooked me into being a regular library patron again for all my reading needs.

And I have a feeling a lot of people

don’t know how wonderful our local library system is. So, let me tell you!

Once you’ve gotten a library card and made an online account, you may request books which will then appear at your chosen branch for you (or get an Ebook instantly). You’ll get an email when a requested book is ready, an email when your book is due, and if there aren’t competing requests, the library will auto-renew for you and shoot you an email about that, too.

But that’s not all. They also have a very user-friendly, comprehensive free mobile app (search Dallas Public Library).

Our library system has oodles of events going on all over the place, all the time. Something to get tapped into: Bookmarks in Northpark Center, the nation’s first children-focused location inside a shopping center, hosts 13 different events each week. It’s such a special program that reps from other cities visit so they can try to replicate it in their own cities.

The central downtown library branch is full of amazing offerings and definitely worth a visit. Director Jo Giudice said, “Yesterday an out-of town, young couple walked into the building as I was arriving. I told them they have eight floors to

explore and their mouths dropped open.

I suggested they spend a little extra time on seven since it has just been remodeled and has a copy of the Declaration of Independence and Shakespeare’s First Folio on display, as well at many other rare treasures.”

The library is a rich public offering and I encourage you to check it out if you haven’t in a while. Complimentary access to information, media, and content is a beautiful free-world privilege, and a resource to treasure.

As Giudice puts it, “Every human being is welcome at the library — where the possibilities are unlimited.”

To support the Dallas Public Library System, tell your city council member about its importance for neighborhood vibrancy, join Friends of the Dallas Public Library (fodpl.org), and visit your local branch soon and often and tell your friends and neighbors to do the same!

Find out more at dallaslibrary.org.

Stephanie is a habitual habit-breaker. Her current “habit breaking encouraged” projects include her consulting company Lovage Inc., her band Pool Lights, and her food community Real Fine Food.

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TASK FORCE READY TO RELEASE PLAN Latest propsal to be unveiled for Preston Northwest Highway at Nov. 15 public meeting

By Joshua Baethge

People Newspapers A 13-member advisory task force charged with formulating a comprehensive development and transportation plan for the Preston Road and Northwest Highway area will present their latest recommendations at a Nov. 15 public meeting. “I think it’s a better plan that more people will like,” Dallas City Council representative Jennifer Staubach Gates said. She spearheaded efforts to create the task force two years ago in response to significant community opposition to two rezoning cases.

The task force originally planned to present the report to city council on Oct. 26. However, this had to be postponed because the task force’s report wasn’t ready.

“Overall there aren’t a lot of changes. This version finalizes a complete vision of the neighborhood,” Gates said.

The advisory task force is a joint project of the city of Dallas and the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Its mission is to identify the best way to meet the area’s transportation needs and to make recommendations on how to best balance the mix of business and residents.

“I hadn’t heard about [the new proposal],” said Mike Penderson, who works in a nearby office building.

“Someone is always talking about doing something out here, but nobody can ever agree. I can’t keep track — I’m sick of it.”

According to numbers released by the task force in July, the Preston Center area south of Northwest Highway between Preston and the Dallas North Tollway is currently 83 percent office, 14 percent retail, and 3 percent residential. If the task force’s preferred scenario were approved, that mix would change to 43 percent residential, 43 percent office, and 14 percent

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Improved traffic flow is one of the Preston Northwest Highway Taskforce’s goals.

Jennifer Staubach Gates retail. Under that plan, the number of daily automobile trips in the area would increase nearly 50 percent to 51,792.

Task force members have identified the intersection of Northwest Highway and the Dallas North Tollway as one in need of major improvements.

The committee recommended adding a “Texas U-Turn” to the intersection, which would allow vehicles on the tollway frontage roads to turn around across the bridge in a lane separated from Northwest Highway. In order to do this, the bridge over the DNT would likely have to be widened.

Another issue the task force in-

tends to tackle is the overflow traffic that comes from the DNT. Because the intersection at Lovers Lane does not have a southbound exit ramp or a northbound entrance ramp, more drivers are sent onto side streets, and oftentimes, back to Northwest Highway.

The task force identified fixing this problem as one of their long-term solutions. However, the plan has not been presented to the North Texas Tollway Authority or the Texas Department of Transportation.

Another source of frustration for many drivers is the timing of traffic lights on Northwest Highway between the DNT and Central Expressway. An analysis by the task force indicates traffic flow could be improved with better traffic signal coordination.

Crews are already working to address this.

One issue that will likely not be addressed any time soon is a proposal to construct an underground parking garage in Preston Center with a park on top. Controversy over that plan was one of the factors that led the study in the first place. The task force will not conduct another study on the garage until the city council approved its initial plan.

After hearing public input, the task force will likely make formal presentation to the city council and NCTCOG in early 2017.

“You are never going to make everyone happy, but I think they have done a

good job of coming up with something that most people will like,” Gates said.

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Dallas Fire-Rescue Recommend Replacement of Station 41

Dallas Police Release Affidavit, Warrant Regarding Toblowsky Murder

Dallas Fire-Rescue recommended the replacement of fire station 41, also known as Preston-Royal Fire Department, in the 5900 block of Royal Lane, just west of PrestonRoyal Village in a presentation for the proposed 2017 bond program to the Public Safety Committee Oct. 10.

Some issues with the 5,585 square-foot station, which was built in 1958, include inadequate areas for gear storage, undersized bays, poor sewage, insufficient parking, and difficulty maneuvering into bays.

This recommendation comes almost a year after the completion of fire station 27 off of Northwest Highway, which opened two years after its scheduled completion.

If the bond passes, the proposed replacement would cost $11.3 million of the proposed $220 million program.

A newly released affidavit from Dallas Police reports police suspect someone may have drilled holes in Ira Tobolowsky’s fence to spy on him.

According to the document, these holes “gave a clear hidden view from the alley.” Detectives later seized a drill and drill bits from an undisclosed apartment as part of the investigation.

The 68-year-old Tobolowsky died in a May 13 fire at his North Dallas Home.

The Dallas County Medical Examiners Office later concluded Toblowsky was murdered because he had suffered blunt force injuries as well as burns and smoke inhalation.

According to the affidavit, police sized plastic gas cans, pipes, and a propane tank and torches from the scene as part of their investigation.

Arthur Kramer Teacher Arrested for Continuous Sexual Abuse of Young Child At 6:30 a.m. Oct. 5, Jorge Ruiz, 53, was arrested by Dallas Police with aid from the North Texas Fugitive Task Force on a charge of continuous sexual abuse of a young child. Ruiz is a Pre-K teacher at Arthur Kramer Elementary School.

Dallas Police Departent was contacted Oct. 3, about a sexual assault that ocurred years ago.

DISD spokesperson Robyn Harris said that the case does not involve a current Kramer Elementary student and no Arthur Kramer students have come forward. However, in a press conference Oct. 5, assistant chief Christina Smith over the investigations bureau reported the victim was a Kramer Elementary student when the incident happened.

Additional investigation by DPD revealed a second victim, and Ruiz was given an additional charge of indecency with child by contact.

“There are possible additional victims that have come forward who have been scheduled for interviews,” Smith said.

Ruiz is being held in Lee Sterrett Jail. Bail is set at $100,000 for each offense.

“I would encourage parents to discuss these situations with their kids, listen to their children because children will give them information,”

Smith advised.

While Harris could not comment on Ruiz’s employment status, DISD released the following statement: “This is a very serious matter.

While we are unable to comment on this personnel issue involving a teacher, we can share that the individual has been placed on administrative leave.

We will continue to cooperate with authorities, and remain committed to providing a safe instructional environment for our students each day.”

This is the second arrest in a threemonth span of a man working in the Preston Hollow for sexual abuse. Jewish Community Center personal trainer Randy Lee Adrian, 24, was arrested for sexual assault of his 16-year-old client in August.

If you have information regarding other victims or the offense involving Jorge Ruiz, DPD ask that you call Detective Mayfield at 214-275-1300.

The state of Texas also operates a hotline to report suspicions of child abuse.

All adults are mandated by law to report child abuse. If you suspect anyone of abusing a child, call 1-800-252-5400.

Callers can choose to remain anonymous.

Reports can also be made online at www.txabusehotline.org.

If you believe a child is in immediate danger, you are advised to call local law enforcement or 911.

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Pipeline Construction Back On

PH-Based oil company’s federal injunction overturned

By Annie Wiles

People Newspapers In Dallas, Kelcy Warren may be known for his 8.7-acre Park Lane estate, or for Klyde Warren Park, which he named after his son. Or he may be known for the same thing that’s drawing his company Energy Transfer Partners heat from across the country: the Dakota Access Pipeline.

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Previously, President Obama issued an injunction calling on ETP to voluntarily stop construction within 20 miles east or west of Lake Oahe, a reservoir on the Missouri River, but a U.S. Court of Appeals denied the injunction.

Although the land is privately owned by ETP, the pipeline route goes through sacred sites

and burial grounds of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota, in addition to (they say) threatening the safety of the tribe’s water supply. The Missouri River is a main source of drinking water not just for the tribe but for much of the Midwest U.S. In an internal memo Warren sent out to his employees after the injunction, he wrote that “concerns about the pipeline’s impact on the local water supply are unfounded.”

It has been documented that crude oil pipelines contaminate water supplies when the pipes burst, puncture, or leak.

Despite the controversy and stop-and-go government mandates, the company has remained firm in their position that the project will, and should, go through.

Warren released another statement after the injunction was dissolved saying, “We continue to believe that the [U.S. Army Corps of Engineers] will soon issue the easement for approximately 1,100 feet necessary for the crossing beneath the Mis-

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He also urged that protests “be undertaken in a peaceful and law abiding manner.”

In an almost unprecedented show of unification, Native American tribes have congregated to peacefully protest the pipeline. Since construction began again in October, widely publi-

cized protests have continued.

Protests have repeatedly turned violent when in multiple cases protesters were attacked by ETP security guards’ dogs.

The protests came to Dallas in September during the initial dispute. Protesters gathered outside Warren’s offices, hoping to attract attention from the company. At press time, no new protests had been planned here.

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From the Farm and Farmer to the Table and Chefs

By Joshua Baethge

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Chefs for Farmers co-founder Iris Midler McCallister enjoys a bite to eat with her daughter.

It seems nothing can stop Park Cities resident Iris Midler McCallister. For the second consecutive year, she was forced to move the biggest day of her Chefs for Farmers event out of Lee Park and into Gilley’s on South Lamar. Despite relentless rains, more than 2,400 attended that day, a new record for the culinary event.

“To give the ultimate experience, we have a rain plan because Texas is unpredictable,” McCallister said.

“Gilley’s is a great venue that’s iconic and showcases Dallas well.”

What started out as an informal dinner in 2010 turned into the unexpected launch of Chefs for Farmers, which has grown into a three-day event celebrating farm-to-table dining.

McCallister’s husband Matt is a chef who’s probably best known as the founder of design district staple FT33. She recalls him taking long drives to meet area farmers and thought there had to be a better way to connect farmers and chefs.

McCallister decided to host five chefs and a group of local farmers. About 125 attended the dinner, which was held in a field just outside of Dallas.

“I wanted the farmers to feel comfortable,” McCallister said. “I said, ‘Come in your jeans and your boots and have a good time. Nobody is getting dressed up.’”

Not long afterwards, she started getting requests to host other dinners. It became apparent she could not accommodate everyone, which prompted her to turn the dinner into a ticketed event for the public. With the help of the city and various sponsors, Chefs for Farmers has expanded well beyond any of her initial expectations.

“It’s been a great event for the chefs, the restaurants, and the city,” she said.

McCallister said she “wants to drive the message” of farm-to-table dining. According to her, Dallas has been on the forefront of the movement, which has gained popularity over the past decade. She credits this to local chefs who have promoted in-

corporating high quality local ingredients into restaurant menus.

“People stand by it and they don’t compromise,” McCallister said.

“That says a lot about our chefs. It’s all about raising awareness.”

To support local farmers, Chefs for Farmers does not charge them booth fees to participate. This year, Victory Park stepped in and gave each chef a small stipend to help offset costs.

While McCallister has been asked to host events in other cities she plans to focus solely on Dallas, and hopes to put on an even bigger celebration next year. She already has a verbal commitment from John Patterson, the head chef at Philadelphia’s popular Fork restaurant, and she hopes to announce more new participants throughout the year.

McCallister also wants to develop a new restaurant that will utilize local farmers and adhere to the farmto-table principles that Chefs for Farmers embodies.

“I really respect every single role in a restaurant. You just have to have the whole recipe,” she said.

Mail Carrier of the Month Virginia Bowers says, “Ken is friendly, knows the names of all of the residents on his route, and gives service ABOVE and BEYOND. He brings to the door and rings the bell when mail is larger than fits into the slot. He is observant of what is going on in the neighborhood and inquires of what needs we might have. He is very thoughtful of the residents on his route, and he offers to be helpful as our needs might require. He has become our FRIEND!!!”

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Katy Trail Expansion Hits Mockingbird Construction expected to cause traffic in the area

By Joshua Baethge

People Newspapers Mockingbird Lane drivers can expect periodic delays over the next few months as crews begin construction on a new cantilever cable pedestrian bridge that will connect the Katy Trail to Mockingbird Station, and eventually, points beyond as part of the Dallas Trail Network Plan.

" IT ’ S KI N D OF L IKE BU I LD I N G A L EGO" C H I A M IN KO R N GIEBEL The bridge required a unique design because it will run directly over the DART train tunnel that connects Mockingbird Station and Cityplace. The new span will consist of three towers: one on each side of the road and a third inside the station parking lot.

A second smaller bridge will be built over the rail line near Twin Sixties Drive.

Work on the bridge began in 2015 when crews installed monitoring equipment to test the effects of vibration on the subterranean line.

“We have to be very sensitive,” said Chiamin Korngiebel, senior program manager with the Dallas public works department. “Any construction will cause vibration.”

Crews have begun drilling micropiles (small bundles of steel tubes) into the ground on the north side of the road. The city of Dallas procured the steel from sites

in Germany, as well as Houston. Once the towers are in place, construction can begin on the bridge span itself.

“It’s kind of like building a lego,” Korngiebel said.

In order to minimize the impact on locals, the city will try and limit works on nights and weekends when there is more traffic. The city also plans to install a webcam from a nearby building so residents can track the progress.

“We have a commitment to adjacent property owners and SMU,” Korngiebel said. “We are going to try and accommodate their schedule.”

According to Korngiebel, the city has set April 2017 as the target completion date. However, weather and other factors could cause that date to change.

Plans call for the Katy Trail to continue northeast from the station to the Ridgewood trail, creating a continuous link from the American Airlines Center all the way to White Rock DART station and the White Rock Creek Greenbelt Trail.

Plans are also in the design stage to connect Preston Hollow’s Northaven Trail to the White Rock Creek Greenbelt Trail. Right now, the east-west Northaven Trail comes to an abrupt stop at an electrical power substation just short of Central Expressway.

“I hate the fact that it just stops right here,” said North Dallas resident Norma Alexander, who takes daily walks along the trail.

The east-west route traverses the heart of Preston Hollow before ending near the Dallas North Tollroad. Designs are being drafted of a westward expansion that will eventually take the trail past Webb Chapel Road. According to Dallas Park Planning and Acquisitions Manager Jason Ney, the project could go before city council as part of a 2017 bond program.

If passed, construction would start early 2018.

“I hope they get something done. I wish it had happened years ago,” Alexander said.

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On top of voting in this sewer of a political season, I’ve been tapped again for another civic duty: a jury summons arrived in the mail. Once again I’ll go, probably just to have a day out of my time as I am inevitably dismissed. I would be happy to be on a jury in January or February, but right now I’m in the middle of a book launch. Plus I’ve just grown disgusted at what I’ve been made to witness as scam artists can hijack our court systems and try to game it with specious charges against someone or some institution in an effort to win the legal $$$ lottery. I guess I’m borderline in contempt of court, all of it.

Twelve people probably wouldn’t actually mind having jury duty for a couple of days during the competency hearing of some notorious criminal like the abused mother who drowns a child in a fit of delusional thinking, or an incredibly offensive one like the affluenza teen. These are actually problematic cases that require a thoughtful citizenry. I would love to be on those panels.

Unfortunately, my juror number, 416, promises to be an abysmally boring day in court if my last umpteen experiences are a guideline.

Last time I spent three hours in civil court before I was dismissed.

I’m always dismissed. If I’m going to show up I’d like to think that my zip code and higher education would not be used against me. But I digress. I’m a former American history teacher. I approve, in theory, of our jury system. In practice, it works with the efficiency of the US Post Office and the Italian trains. The local news tells us getting citizens to show up for duty is becoming “a crisis.” As usual, the proposed solution is money. Pay the people more; give them nicer jury waiting rooms. Yeah, right.

Two years ago I showed up at the appointed time of 8:30 a.m., paid $5 to park in an “all day” lot, went through the metal detector, filled out my form, and sat in an auditorium where about two hundred people glumly read the paper, slept, or, incredibly, stared vacantly into space for hours. I sat, read Time, Newsweek, the morning paper, sat some more, took a few breaks, got coffee, made a few phone calls, and sat yet some more. At 11:30 a.m. only numbers one through 400 (about 200 actual people) had been called. The rest of us were told to come back after lunch. My number was given a room and time slot of 2:30 p.m.

I now had almost three hours to kill. I got my car, went home for lunch, did a few things, and returned to pay another $5 for the afternoon “all day” portion at the

LEN BOURLAND same parking lot. At 2:30 p.m. my group of twenty sat restlessly until 3:15 p.m., at which point we were escorted in and lectured like five year olds about Francine, a convicted felon serving out her time in a psych hospital. She was so sick she couldn’t be present. The judge, both lawyers, and two doctors all agreed she needed to stay there, but under Texas Law a jury had to decide this too. They had to pick twelve people to rubber stamp this decision. Everybody groaned.

I was excused by 4 p.m. while twelve glassy-eyed ticked-off people went to the jury box. Higher pay will solve this?

Nope. Let’s post numbers online the night before and let the trial pool of jurors come in the morning, the competency pool in the afternoon. Better yet, let people volunteer online for jury duty, particularly if they’ll be guaranteed that they won’t be called up again for five years. Here’s a radical thought (because it involves common sense), let people volunteer to be in a jury pool for a period of two weeks every two or three years, when it’s convenient for them: a truly concerned citizenry.

As it turns out on Google, tons of people never show up. The penalty? Usually nothing, because there aren’t resources to go track them down.

Let’s get the bubbas in the Legislature, with or without the trial lawyers’ backing, to give judges more latitude in deciding which trials need juries and which do not. In trials involving no jail time, such as traffic disputes, divorces, angry neighbors, let’s let juries consist of six or eight rather than twelve people if a judge deems a jury is needed. Let’s round up jurors only after the legal eagles have decided to plea or go to trial instead of using juries as blackmail for the prosecution to get a settlement. Of course people plea when they look at the irritated, sleepy, bored people who may judge their lives.Jury duty used to be a trial of your peers. Not sure who that is anymore in our fragmented society. Will I get a gold star for paying my mortgage each month, ditto my credit card debt, showing up for jury duty, voting when I don’t like my choices? Why does that increasingly make me feel foolish? And where do I go to “take a knee?”

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C O MMUNIT Y CONTINUED FROM 1 any murders or cases of manslaughter.

“The security of SMU’s campus is SMU PD’s highest priority,” Shafer said. “We provide crime prevention training to students, faculty, and staff.”

Motor vehicle thefts rose slightly, with 10 cases reported

by Dallas Police and Highland Park DPS in 2015, versus eight in 2014. These crimes also occurred on the East Campus.

“Car theft can be a crime of

opportunity, and in our crime prevention training, we tell campus community members not to leave keys or valuables in their cars,” Shafer said.

SMU also reported a sharp drop in the number of alcohol-related incidents. Nineteen arrests were made in 2015 versus 72 the year before.

There were also 298 judicial referrals issued, an almost 20 percent decrease from the prior year. Those cases are sent to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards to

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There were also 69 drug-related incidents in 2015, an increase of six.

“We continue to see that the number of incidents reported in different categories varies from year to year and month to month,” Shafer said. “We continue to urge campus community members: if you see something, say something.”

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Junior League Presents Grants to Teachers Through the Grants for Innovative Teaching, the Junior League of Dallas, along with Texas Instruments, awarded more than 50 Dallas ISD educators with grants valued up to $2,000 in September. Four Preston Hollow area teachers were presented with grants to fund various programs.

Aleksei Vashchenko at Preston Hollow Elementary School was given a grant to fund the Tower Garden Challenge. This program will allow students to learn how to incorporate Next Generation Science Standards, scientific content, and teamwork skills through a research study comparing two different

methods of growing plants.

Edward H. Cary Middle School teacher Ryan Bauer designed the School Garden for Life Science project to teach students how to identify plant cells and reuse resources through gardening.

Rosenid Badia at Benjamin Franklin Middle School created the Cervantes Literacy Walk, which will allow students to read, study, research, construct, duplicate, emulate, and act out Miguel de Cervantes novels. The program was designed to combine Spanish, science, and literary elements.

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“For 25 years, the Junior League of Dallas has been promoting excellence in education through the Grants for Innovative Teaching program,” Beth Boyd, the 2016-17 GFIT chair, said in a press release. “Through this Signature Project, JLD has been able to award grants to Dallas ISD teachers who wish to provide students with new opportunities for learning, and it is exciting to see the impact it has had over the years.”

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