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People Newspapers A cadaver dog named Faith confirmed Sgt. Keith McCain’s belief about where the body of his friend and fellow SMU police officer Mark McCullers just had to be. Hundreds of police officers, firefighters, divers, kayakers, pilots, and others had searched on and beneath the water and along the banks – everywhere except for a more-than-mile-long drainage tunnel emptying into the Trinity River, he said. But seven weeks after July 5 floodwaters swept McCullers and his white Dodge Charger into Turtle Creek at the Fitzhugh Avenue bridge, conditions still hadn’t allowed an adequate search of that tunnel. “Divers can’t get in, because it’s too dangerous,” SMU Chief of Police Richard Shafer said. Still, Shafer, McCain, and others in their department held out hope that conditions would change and opportunities for ex-
SMU police officers, front from left, Juan Vasquez, Bruce Richardson, and Sgt. Keith McCain; and back from left, Scott White, Peter Santi, and Keith Wilson, serve as pallbearers for Mark McCullers, an officer who drowned after being swept away in a July 5 flashflood.
ploring the tunnel would emerge. “In police work, you want to cover all your bases,” said McCain, whose nearly 28 years in law enforcement included serving as McCullers’ supervisor. “You want to make sure you’ve searched everything.” McCain found McCullers’ remains on Aug. 24 in a new pile of debris near Oak Lawn Avenue and East Levee Street. The sergeant had not gone there to search, but rather to check conditions near the often submerged tunnel outlet. The discovery brought a measure of closure to the SMU Police Department and to the McCullers family, and demonstrated what can happen when those often described as “first responders” keep on responding. The determination and perseverance of SMU police officers
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“ IT ’ S JUST SUC H A BA D F EE L ING W H E N YO U CA N’ T F IND YO UR LOV E D O NE . W E TO L D H E R W E WO N’ T Q UIT UNT IL W E F IND H IM.” SMU CHI E F OF POLI CE RI CHARD SHAFE R merited their salute as People Newspapers’ 2016 newsmakers of the year. They were selected for their collective dedication and efforts and also as representatives
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of the hundreds of volunteers and public safety personnel who participated in the massive search. McCain describes the riverbank where he found the remains as a surreally separate and natural place where he could view the Dallas skyline but not see or hear any roadways. “You’re in the middle of Dallas, but it is totally quiet,” he said. McCain was alone when he found the body, but estimates search efforts involved more than a thousand people. The SMU Police Department has 32 officers, six dispatchers, and an administrative assistant. “Everybody in the department at some time was out there – on duty or off duty – trying to find him,” Shafer said.
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Looking Ahead to Thinking Back This month, we honor the SMU Police Department as Newsmakers of the Year for their tireless efforts to find one of their fallen brothers. In a year when police behavior was a constant source of debate, we are proud to recognize one instance in which their actions are beyond reproach. We know there are many more. Choosing a newsmaker of the year has led to much reminiscing on the year that has passed. Thoughts turned to the stories and people that affected us most. Of course, reflection on 2016 inevitably leads to the presidential election. Back in September, I was walking down a sidewalk in downtown Dallas when a chopper motorcycle came racing up the street. The rider had long flowing hair, a tattered tank top, and the Marshall Tucker Band blaring from his speakers. Can’t you see, can’t you see, what that woman, she been doin’ to me. I thought I’d stepped into a time warp, an extra from the set of Easy Rider appearing out of nowhere. The older man glanced my way, turned the corner, and rode back in time, I can only assume. Was he longing for the past or did he never leave? How do the events of this year compare to the other turbulent times he must have seen? Only time will tell how 2016 has changed us. I can’t help but ponder how I will remember this year when I’ve traveled as many miles as the guy on the chopper.
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LONCAR REMEMBERED FOR STRONG ARM, BIG HEART By Joshua Baethge
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Sue and Brian Loncar
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M O R E D E TA I L S In honor of Grace and Brian Loncar, the family has established a foundation to help others facing teenage depression. For more information, visit graceandbrianloncarfoundation.mydagsite.com
Many saw Brian Loncar as an amusing character from local television commercials, the brash trial lawyer who implored viewers to “call in the strong arm.” But those who knew the Highland Park resident personally saw a generous soul who loved life and would do anything for his family and friends. “He loved people and genuinely wanted to help those that he could,” Loncar’s close friend Dr. Alex Black said. Loncar died Dec. 4, one week after his youngest daughter, 16-year-old Grace, took her own life. Black said he had never seen a more grief-stricken man. Nevertheless, less than a week later, Loncar had turned his attention to establishing a foundation in his daughter’s memory that would award a scholarship to Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing Arts, the school Grace loved. “I was with him the afternoon before he died, and he seemed
really positive and was looking forward,” Black said. During his Dec. 9 funeral, Loncar’s sister Jillian Brade described her brother as a “force of nature” who “drove head-first into anything.” Brade recalled the day Loncar met his wife, Sue. He called his sister, and told her he’d met the “most beautiful girl in the world.” He canceled his scheduled meetings so that he could spend the afternoon talking to Sue. The conversation lasted for hours. The Loncars were married for 23 years and had two daughters together. They also had a combined four children from previous marriages, creating a dynamic that several friends compared to The Brady Bunch. John McShan knew Loncar for 25 years. He said that Loncar had a “heart as big as Texas.” “He had the image of the strong arm and all that but the overarching thing about Brian was kindness.” Black recalled how people were usually surprised when they met him. “He wasn’t this loud guy that
they thought he would be. He was smart, thoughtful, and always nice to everyone he met.” Black said Loncar would do anything for his friends: fly across the world to spend time with them; pick up the tab when nobody was looking. His generosity extended to those who helped him as well. He was almost legendary for the large tips he left golf caddies, waiters, and valets. Loncar was extremely open about his battles with alcoholism and depression. In his memory, Sue established the Grace and Brian Loncar Foundation to help other families dealing with teenage depression. “We are determined to make something good come from our devastating circumstance,” she said in a statement released Dec. 8. Black said he still can’t believe the Loncar family has had to endure these two tragedies in such a short time frame. Still, he’s hopeful that they will be able to overcome these trying times. “It’s really tough for them right now,” he said. “But Sue is strong and I know they will get through it.”
Local Man Questions City’s Treatment of Elderly Residents Senior veteran fined for yard trimmings on curb By Joshua Baethge
People Newspapers Clarence Coy and Odetta Russeau had lived in Preston Hollow for more than 50 years without having an issue with the law. That is until a city code enforcer issued a hefty fine for having lawn clippings in their front yard one day too early. “We’ve lived in the neighborhood a long time and try to abide by the rules,” Odetta, 87, said. The Russeaus celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in November. Clarence, 92, a World War II veteran now confined to a wheelchair, has fallen several times this year. Odetta walks slowly with the aid of a walker. They rely on the help of others to maintain their yard and perform other physically exhausting tasks. Normally a caregiver takes care of the yard and puts the trimmings out back until collection week. However, on the day the code enforcer came out, a friendly neighbor had decided
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to help, and put the trimmings out before he should have. The Russeau’s son, Keith, found the citation on the front door. He’d recently moved back to Dallas after a 15-year stint in the Army to help care for his parents. He was furious to discover that they had been fined more than $260. “The city talks a lot about neighbors helping neighbors, but in this case, it’s like they are being punished for it,” Keith said. “We truthfully could not afford the fine,” Odetta said. Keith called the Dallas Code Compliance Department, explained the predicament, and asked whether his parents could receive a warning instead since they were
first-time offenders. “I said, ‘Now that I know the rules, I’ll fix it so that it won’t happen again,’ but the person on the phone said, ‘We can’t give you a warning. We can only give you a ticket, and you have to pay the fine.’” Undeterred, Keith asked his parents if they wanted to fight it. After a few more unsuccessful phone calls, Keith and Odetta decided they would address the City Council. Clarence could not attend due to health issues. “They were very gracious, but they couldn’t do anything for us,” Odetta said. Keith hoped the city would give code enforcers more leeway in giving warnings based on individual circumstances. He was
concerned many other seniors on limited incomes were being punished for problems not entirely within their control. A trip to court only confirmed his fears. “We went to court and I was kind of shocked. There were 20 to 30 people in similar situations.” The city attorney offered to cut the fine in half if the Russeaus agreed to pay. However, he cautioned that continuing to contest the citation could add court costs to the price of the ticket. Keith, who felt that the attorney was trying to intimidate them, decided to continue fighting the charge. He was saddened to see others who paid the partial fine in fear of the consequences. Dallas city officials have declined to discuss this case. The city eventually dismissed the Russeaus’ ticket, but Keith said he was never given an explanation for the dismissal. While happy his parents didn’t have to pay, he said he was disappointed that it took months and so much effort to resolve the situation. “I just think that the ordinance officer ought to be able to give warnings, especially if it’s a first offense,” Keith said. “I understand what they are trying to do, but they really should be able to consider the situation and not just give everyone fines.”
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New Y CEO Likes to Play Undercover Boss “IF WE CAN TAKE THESE KIDS AND GIVE THEM THE OPPORTUNITY AND SHOW THEM [THEIR] POTENTIAL...THEY’VE GOT A CHANCE TO SUCCEED.”
By Maria Adolphs
Special Contributor Curt Hazelbaker likes to get his exercise at all of his area YMCAs and enjoys it when no one recognizes him. Such visits let him see firsthand what his locations are doing well, and where they can improve. That attention to detail has brought him up the YMCA ranks, first in Dallas and later in North Carolina. Hazelbaker recently returned to Texas to become president and CEO of YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, effective Jan. 16. “People still think we are just a place to swim, and a place to work out,” Hazelbaker said, noting the Y also offers social opportunities, educational services, and wellness programs such as diabetes prevention and Livestrong for cancer survivors. He considers communal activities, such as seniors having coffee together after morning workouts or making new friends on the treadmill, one of the Y’s most important services. During his Y career, Hazelbaker has held almost every position, from summer camp counselor, afterschool counselor, and camp director to stints in the fitness center as a sports referee and painting the lines on ath-
CURT HA ZE LBAKE R Curt Hazelbaker starts Jan. 16. C O U RT E SY Y M CA O F M E T RO P O L I TA N DA LL A S
letic fields. As a camp counselor at Town North YMCA on Lake Lewisville when he was 19, Hazelbaker led a new group of 6-year-old boys each week. “A lot of these kids had never been out of the city,” Hazelbaker said. “Seeing their faces when [they] felt the mud between their toes, shooting BB guns, taking them out on the sailboat — just seeing those kids’ faces, who never had those opportunities, to experience that with them is what really sold me on the Y.” Hazelbaker went on to become teen director, working with middle and high
school students. He served as executive director of the Garland Y for three years before becoming the executive director and vice president of operations at Coppell. In 2003, Hazelbaker moved to North Carolina, where he held several roles within the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina, most recently as president and CEO, and was described by a colleague as “one of the strongest Y leaders in the nation.” Norm Potter, the location’s chief volunteer officer, praised Hazelbaker’s focus, innovation, and contributions to the Y’s fiscal strength and growth. “The impact of Curt’s leadership will be felt for years to come,” Potter said. In Dallas, Hazelbaker will manage the annual giving campaign, raising funds to
ensure that no one is turned away due to inability to pay, and look for opportunities to expand services. He hopes to start Summer Learning Academies, a program offered in North Carolina. The five-week summer education camp is geared toward keeping students in kindergarten through third grade up to speed in school. Many children from Title I schools fall behind during the summer, but Summer Learning Academies, focusing on reading and math, have kept on average 78-82 percent of their students at grade level, with some even progressing beyond, Hazelbaker said. “If we can take these kids and give them the opportunity and show them [their] potential...they’ve got a chance to succeed,” Hazelbaker said. “I think it’s a great role the Y should take.” When not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife of 28 years, Melody, and daughters, Maddie, 22, and Caroline, 19. He also enjoys woodworking, fabricating furniture, and repurposing old doors and windows into something new. Hazelbaker said one of the most rewarding aspects of the hobby, much like his new role with the YMCA, is to “envision what it could become.”
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YOUNG DJ KEEPS ‘KILLING IT’
Event planner awed by 10-year-old’s style By Joshua Baethge
People Newspapers Brian Roberts was taking in the boulevard tailgating scene before an SMU football game when he noticed a group of mostly girls staring at something. “I was watching these people’s reaction and couldn’t tell what they were looking at,” he said. “Then I see this kid DJ up there, and he was killing it.” The boy stopping the crowd was 10-year-old DJ Vex, also known as Episcopal School of Dallas fifth-grader Colin Koch. “[DJing is] just fun in general, but it’s also really different for someone my age,” Colin said. Colin loves EDM music, particularly the dubstep, house, and trap subgenres. His favorite artists include Martin Garrix, Getter, and Skrillex. Collin’s age prevents him from going to many of the venues where these styles are played, so he seeks out new music and inspiration on YouTube. “It’s almost like he has an alter ego when he is performing,” said his mother Leigh. “He works for hours in his home studio and gets so serious and into it. Colin first expressed interest in becoming a DJ about a year and a half ago, Leigh said. She’d used the Shazam app in spin class to identify a Skrillex song. Collin listened to it several times. Then he downloaded a DJ iPad app and start-
DJ Vex, aka ESD fifth-grader Colin Koch. C O U R T E SY L E I G H KO C H
ed trying to mix it. Not long afterward, he asked his mom if he could take DJ lessons. “I was like, ‘Uh oh, I don’t know where to go for that,’” Leigh said. As fate would have it, Leigh ran into Julio Rivera, aka DJ S.O.U.L.jah, at a local charity event. Rivera was in the process of starting his own DJ school and was willing to give Colin a shot. He would soon become Colin’s professional mentor. “It’s different being in front of an audience versus having a computer in front of you,” Rivera said. Most of his students are not there to pursue a hobby, Rivera said. They are people whose lives revolve around music and DJing. Rivera sees that passion in Colin, and notes that one of Colin’s biggest challenges was learning to work through mistakes without getting too frustrated. “Being perfect is what we strive for, but don’t kill yourself trying to do it,” Rivera says. Rivera also helped Colin develop his own style. He said when Colin began, he would often mimic Martin Garrix. “When you are that age, your brain is set on certain things,” Rivera said. “I told him, ‘You aren’t Martin Garrix. You need to be yourself.’ I believe I helped him grow a little.” By summer, Colin had progressed enough to graduate. He performed at a Disco Kids event in the It’ll Do Club
on Elm Street. The following month, he performed at Peace Day NTX at Klyde Warren Park. “He smashed it there,” Rivera said. Colin has performed twice on the boulevard and at his school homecoming pep rally. In November, Colin joined Rivera at the Miracle on McKinnon charity fundraiser for the Children’s Medical Foundation. Rivers said it was his best performance yet. The event was put on by REG Presents, a company founded by Brian Roberts, the guy who saw him on the boulevard a couple of months before. “He absolutely killed it,” Roberts said. “I’m still getting texts from people asking about him.” Roberts also marveled at Colin’s professionalism, noting that he worked through a momentary power problem without the crowd even noticing it. Roberts said his favorite part of the evening might have been meeting Colin’s “tour managers,” better known as his grandparents. “I’ve produced events for a long time, and I’ve never seen anything like him,” Roberts said. “His parents and family really rally around him and are truly supportive.” Colin plans to pursue his DJ dreams as far as he can. He said he might try to learn about the producing side of music at some point. He continues to train with Rivera, and hopes to work more gigs in 2017.
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PH Campuses Share Holiday Spirit ‘Tis the season for giving, and Preston Hollow schools are in the spirit. During the busy holiday season, students are preoccupied with final exams, end-ofterm performances, and the lure of winter break. But many local students were also focused on making sure others got something for the holidays. From donating to cancer research to giving toys and gifts to feeding the hungry, these Preston Hollow students sprinkled a little winter cheer throughout Dallas. Episcopal School of Dallas ESD middle school choir members raised almost $1,000 for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at a bake sale Dec. 2, fulfilling a promise made to an English composer. At their caroling day Dec. 6, they sang a new Christmas song, “Sleep, My Jesu.” The composer, Jaime Hall, offered a free download of the carol to any choir willing to make a donation to the English cancer research foundation Macmillan. Middle school choir director Susan Wiles got approval from Hall to make a donation to an American cancer research foundation instead. Students were enthusiastic about organizing a bake sale to raise the money. “The students really ran this, from start to finish, and I couldn’t have been more proud,” Wiles said. The choristers, several of whom have personal experience with the organization, chose to donate to St. Jude’s Children’s
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Hospital’s cancer research department. They presented the check Dec. 12. The Hockaday School Hockaday students were busy thinking about less fortunate children too. They collected 300 presents at their gift drive, to be distributed to several of the school’s partners. “We work with organizations that aren’t necessarily on other people’s radars,” organizer Laura Day said. Most of the organizations are children-based charities. Seniors also delivered gifts from Angel Tree to elderly clients from Meals on Wheels. Other students delivered 60 gifts to Communities Foundation of Texas, which supports children under child protective services. “Our students know a lot of the children
that we’re able to provide the gifts for,” Day said. “They’re able to know their stories and also make a dream for them come true during the holiday season that might not have otherwise happened, and that’s amazing.” Ursuline Academy Ursuline also partnered with Angel Tree, providing toys and blankets, as well as essential household items like pots and pans, vacuums, and microwaves to several local charities. Ursuline’s gift drive brought Christmas cheer to the Association for Independent Living, AIDS Services of Dallas, Community Partners of Dallas, and Catholic Charities of Dallas. “The spirit of Serviam [Ursuline’s motto meaning I Will Serve] resides within our
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hearts,” service coordinator Pam Mahaney said, especially “when shared during events such as the Angel Tree Gift Drive. We brightened the holidays for so many.” St. Mark’s School of Texas St. Mark’s students headed out Dec. 8 for their annual Austin Street Center Dinner, which saw more than two dozen Marksmen and Hockadaisies distribute hot meals to the homeless. The dinner is the culmination of the Junior Class’s McDonald’s Week fundraiser. Last month, students collected more than $10,000 for the center. The St. Mark’s Blues Club contributed too, providing a holiday soundtrack for the meal. Junior David Bailey, who co-chaired the event, said, “when we hand out food and see the people whose lives are directly impacted by our work, it feels amazing.”
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Primrose Students Cast Their Votes By Joshua Baethge
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Alexa McClure, Cody Jack Hale, and J.P. Balfour were excited to vote. C O U R T E SY P R I M R O S E S C H O O L O F P R E S T O N H O L LO W
Voter turnout was near 100 percent on Election Day as close to 160 kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students at the Primrose School of Preston Hollow chose “Billy the Duck” as their new presidential friend mascot. Exit polls indicated that Billy’s campaign promise of Goldfish crackers for afternoon snack resonated more with the electorate than his opponent’s guarantee of Nutri-Grain bars. Primrose students learn lessons from 13 puppets that each represent a different character trait. Billy’s trait is “keeping promises.” “We want children to enjoy
giving back to their local community,” said franchise owner Julia Shelton. “Voting is a great way for each of them to get involved and feel connected.” The mock vote was written into the Primrose curriculum to help students learn more about voting within a context that is relatable to them. Organizing an election also helped teach the importance of citizenship and civic involvement, Shelton said. The inclusion of the afternoon snack as a choice was intended to illustrate the fact that voting can affect real-life events. Shelton was hopeful the activity would prompt conversations about the presidential election at family dinner tables.
In preparation for the big vote, community leaders read to classes. Students then presented their ID cards at the voting booth and received “I voted” stickers after casting their ballots. Shelton said parents and students alike seemed to enjoy the event. While most of the children did not know much about the candidates or issues being debated in the national presidential election, they were aware that an election was going on. The school vote presented a timely learning opportunity about something that was on the minds of nearly everyone. “By the end of the day, they were very aware of the general election process,” Shelton said.
“ VOT IN G IS A GRE AT WAY FO R E ACH O F T H E M TO GET IN VO LVE D. ” JULIA S HELTON
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Changes Continue for DISD Leadership Lusk named deputy chief after Cordero promoted
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People Newspapers A longtime Dallas ISD educator with a record of improving student and campus achievement is rising in the ranks of the evolving school leadership department. The district promoted Brian Lusk to deputy chief of school leadership in November. He replaces Israel Cordero, who was promoted in October to chief of strategic initiatives and external relations. The moves are the latest adjustments to a leadership struc-
ture announced in September 2015. Lusk will work with the other deputy, Pam Lear, to support efforts by the district’s 20 feeder pattern executive directors to continue improving student performance. “Two years ago, we had 43 schools that did not meet the state accountability standards, and then the following year, it was 37, and this year, it was 21,” said Stephanie Elizalde, chief of school leadership. “Zero would be a really nice number to have, but we will certainly take the downward trajectory.” Statewide, 7,684 campuses earned a Met Standard or Met Alternative Standard rating in 2016, while 445 were rated Improvement Required, according to the Texas Education Agency. 544 campuses were labeled Not Rated. In Preston Hollow, Hillcrest High School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School earned the Met Standard rating. Their feeder elementary campuses, including Preston Hollow Elementary, did also. Elizalde cited Lusk’s experience in the district and success as an executive director as factors
in his promotion. He taught five years with the district and is in his sixteenth year as an administrator. “I think results are important when you are leading,” Elizalde said. “What have you actually been able to do?” When Lusk became executive director of the H. Grady Spruce High School Feeder Pattern in 2014, three of the schools were rated as Improvement Required, she said. “Two years later none of his schools are Improvement Required,” Elizalde said, adding that distinctions earned by the pattern’s campuses increased from eight in 2014 to 26 in 2016. Before reconfiguring its management structure in 2015, DISD was divided into five divisions. The transition of responsibilities from five assistant superintendents to two deputy chiefs was aimed at improving efficiency and communication, district leaders said. Elizalde and Cordero served as those deputies initially. Elizalde was promoted to chief of school leadership in December 2015. In June 2016, the district announced the promotion of Lear,
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formerly executive director of the L.G. Pinkston feeder pattern, to deputy chief. In his new position, Cordero adds responsibilities for governmental relations and reports to Deputy Superintendent Ivan Duran.
Cordero will continue to oversee expansion of the collegiate academies program into more high schools while assuming responsibility for the Dallas Education Foundation and Volunteer and Partnership Services, the district announced.
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TOP ROW: Parish Episcopal School’s upper school fall play, Tim Kelley’s The Uninvited, opened at the Black Box Theatre Nov. 10 and ran through Nov. 12. || P H O T O S B Y W I L E Y W I L L I A M S The Dallas Opera performed The Three Little Pigs for Lamplighter School kindergarten and lower school students Nov. 18. The opera is a one-act adapted by John Davies from the traditional fairy tale featuring music by Wolfgang A. Mozart. || P H O T O S C O U R T E SY O F L A M P L I G H T E R
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Hockaday’s All-Girls Advantage
Hockaday is an all-girls, day and boarding school for grades PK – 12. The single-sex environment affords our girls a unique advantage allowing them to discover their potential and gain self-confidence in an environment that supports the whole girl. Girls are excited to explore opportunities and take risks with the support of their teachers and peers. Hockaday is an inclusive environment with friends and teachers who are not only focused on student academic engagement, but also on social and emotional development. At Hockaday, girls find confidence and strength as they acquire and enhance the skills they need to lead lives of purpose and impact.
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ST. MONICAS FOOD DRIVE AND GREENHILL ALUMNI HOLIDAY PARTY
TOP: St. Monica Catholic School participated in the 10th annual Spreading Good Cheer fundraiser and performance at Bishop Dunne High School Nov. 19. The exhibition called cheerleaders and dance teams within the Dallas Parochial League to collect peanut butter and monetary donations to support the Catholic Charities of Dallas food pantry. || P H O T O S C O U R T E SY O F S T. M O N I C A LEFT: Head of Greenhill School Scott Griggs, third from left, enjoyed a moment with a group of 90s-era students during the school’s alumni party Nov. 22. Former students from various graduating classes came together for a preThanksgiving celebration. || P H O T O S C O U R T E SY O F G R E E N H I L L SP EC I A L A DV ERT I S I N G C O N T E N T
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Haruvy Named SMU’s NCAR Research Fellow
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Dr. Ernan Haruvy, professor of marketing at the University of Texas at Dallas, was named the second Donna Wilhelm Research Fellow at SMU’s National Center for Arts Research (NCAR). NCAR analyzes data on arts organizations and their communities nationwide. The Wilhelm fellowship, an annual, one-year appointment, was launched in 2015 through the efforts of Dallas philanthropist and civic leader Donna Wilhelm. She provided a $500,000 challenge grant that raised a total of $1 million for NCAR. Haruvy will help with ongoing efforts to integrate household-level data into the NCAR “spatial model,” which maps and analyzes the interplay between each arts organization and its community. He will also serve as an intellectual partner with NCAR, and serve as one of its ambassadors. “I am honored and thrilled by the opportunity to be a part of this very impressive group and to assist in NCAR’s efforts to utilize academic insights for the benefit of the arts as well as the community,” Haruvy said.
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Designer launches custom-made line, opens downtown, Uptown stores
By Meredith Carey
Special Contributor Spend five minutes talking to fashion designer Christina Benedetti and you know where her passion lies: making men look good in their shirts. “When people meet you, before they even speak with you, they’re judging,” Benedetti said. At her company Benedetti Beyond Bespoke, she helps men make an impeccable first impression. Benedetti, who lives off Turtle Creek Boulevard, offers custom shirts designed to complement a man’s body shape, with old world details such as front yoke seams cut on the fabric’s straight grain and chevroned at the center back to make the shoulders look stronger and wider, or hand-embroidered monograms that can be applied to cuffs or to the left chest. “Getting dressed and knowing you look good should be easy,” she said. “You shouldn’t have to think about it, because we think about it for you.” At her two Dallas locations, Uptown on Oak Lawn Avenue and downtown on Elm Street, Benedetti sells exclusively custom clothing. Benedetti spent years working directly under Calvin Klein, where she developed an eye for minimalism and exquisite detail. Her Calvin Klein men’s Black Label won the Designer of the Year award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America Menswear. She also designed and developed J. Crew’s men’s line, where she intro-
Benedetti Bespoke brings old-world detail to new line. duced tailored clothing as well as “made in Italy” products. “I got to build something from scratch,” she said, “since it was a couple of chino pants tucked in the corner of a women’s store before.” Her website, benedettibespoke.com, lists locations in Milan, Italy and the United Arab Emirates, in addition to her Dallas locations. She plans to expand to Argentina, California, Florida, New York, Panama, and Uruguay. While the measuring and the design
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process is done both in clients’ homes and at locations, all the manufacturing is done in Italy by carefully selected artisans. “These are people who for generations have been producing these products,” Benedetti said. Her husband Alessio, who comes from five generations of Italian weavers, handles logistics and product development at the Benedetti design studio in a converted textile mill just outside of Florence in Alessio’s hometown of Prato.
The company soft launched in February and went online in July. Shirts start at $250 with a four-week turnaround. Plans include adding a more casual, though still custom, option for less than $200. The 10-month-old company also sells seven-fold silk ties from Como, Italy, which Benedetti says has a tradition of weaving silk at the perfect density for men’s ties. She has also expanded into a product she never expected: golf accessories. Benedetti was looking for golf cufflinks for her husband, but could only find trinket-like options that reminded her of a “little girl’s charm bracelet,” so she tried something simple and stuck a golf tee through a cuff. “I love the little surprise things that men’s accessories seem to hide,” she said. Benedetti cast knotted golf tee-inspired cufflinks in silver, and one of her Italian vendors suggested she also create a ring for herself out of the discarded prototypes. The result is Benedetti’s Italian-manufactured silver Tee Time accessories collection for men and women, available in typically male-dominated golf shops including the Four Seasons Las Colinas and the Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton, FL. Benedetti’s two Dallas locations operate by appointment only. Benedetti conducts many appointments in-home, where she also offers a review of clients’ wardrobes.
Zero Headache Storage By Elizabeth Djinis
Special Contributor When Kyle Bainter and his wife were remodeling their home after having their first child, they needed more storage, but didn’t enjoy the experience of renting an off-site unit.
“ WE DO T H E HE AV Y LI FTI NG. ” K YLE BAI N T E R “I’m a young and able guy,” Bainter said. “But this was a difficult, inefficient process, on a hot summer day, which isn’t fun.” Bainter thought there had to be a better way. He and his business partner Dan Slaven, a Highland Park
High School graduate, came up with a modernized approach to streamline the entire process of moving and make storing hassle-free. Bainter and Slaven’s company Callbox Storage, which they started up in July 2016, offers “storage without the headache.” Bainter and Slaven haul off customers’ property for free to the storage facility and create a photo-inventory of the property, which customers can access by logging in at callboxstorage.com. Customers can ask Callbox Storage to bring back any item individually at any time. Customers are allowed one free delivery of up to five boxes a month. Monthly storage fees range from $18 to $486. A 5-by 10foot unit, which can typically hold a room’s worth of items,
cost $97.50. A larger unit capable of accommodating the furnishings of a small apartment costs $178. Bainter and Slaven’s first customers were mostly family and friends, but now the company averages 30 to 40 customers a month. About 70 percent of their business is residential and 30 percent commercial. The location of the storage facility in Grapevine makes for convenient transportation. “We can service different markets in the DFW area,” Slaven said. “We have a centralized location, and we inventory for free.” When up against a larger commercial company, Bainter said CallBox aims to stand out with a personal touch. “We do the heavy lifting,” he said.
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FIVE FOR FOUR
ESD seniors trying for SPC perfection By Todd Jorgenson Sports Editor
In 2014, ESD won its first SPC girls soccer title in 14 years with a lineup that included five freshmen. Ninth-graders scored four of the five goals for the Eagles in the championship game. Flash forward three years, and those freshmen are now seniors, and they’re still in the starting lineup for ESD, which has since added two more SPC crowns to its resume. That quintet of newcomers now are seasoned veterans, determined to cap their high school careers with a run of postseason perfection unequaled in school history. So head coach Mike Renshaw is quick to acknowledge that the team’s winning ways have less to do with tactics than with talent. After he saw his current seniors dominate their middle-school league a few years back, he was confident enough to tell them they would unseat Hockaday atop the SPC as freshmen. “At first, they thought I was nuts,” Renshaw said. “I think now they’ve learned to trust my judgment.”
The players, meanwhile, credit a large part of their success to Renshaw, who was hired as the ESD middle school coach before being promoted to the varsity job five years ago. The 68-year-old British native was a player and coach for the Dallas Tornado for more than a decade and has been influential in the growth of soccer in the area ever since. “I’ve just never seen someone be that confident,” said Sarah McGinn, who was one of the five players who listened to Renshaw’s bold prognostication in 2014. “It set the tone for the season.” That year, the Eagles validated their eccentric coach’s pronouncement during a hardfought 1-0 win in the SPC semifinals against rival Hockaday, who was the defending champion. It was ESD’s first win over Hockaday in eight years. The Eagles went on to defeat The Woodlands John Cooper 5-0 in the finals. During the past three seasons, ESD has won its nine SPC tournament games by a combined score of 29-1 despite a physically demanding format that requires teams to play
three games in about 36 hours. This year’s tournament is slated for Feb. 9-11 in Houston. “That group grew up together,” Renshaw said. “The girls know I have a lot of belief in them. The standards are high and the expectations are high, and they’ve embraced that.” McGinn and her classmates — Ellis Miller, Katie Witte, Elizabeth Reid, and Julia Eller — have continued to thrive in Renshaw’s possession-based system this season, even after losing a strong senior class from a year ago to graduation. Miller has verbally committed to Colgate and is within striking distance of the school record for career goals. “Expectations get higher and higher every year,” McGinn said. “The girls above us left such a legacy, and it’s important for us to continue that legacy and pass it down to the next group.” The Eagles will have targets on their backs again this winter, but the seniors are more determined than ever to make history. “If we get second, that won’t do it,” Eller said. “There’s no other option than getting first.”
ESD has won its last nine SPC tournament games by a combined C H R I S M C G AT H E Y score of 29-1.
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Alum Looks to Continue Success of Rugby at Jesuit By Todd Jorgenson Sports Editor
Matt Ortiz got a late start in rugby, but he compensates for a lack of experience with plenty of passion. As just the second head coach in the 18-year history of the rugby program at Jesuit, Ortiz will bring that enthusiasm for a sport he picked up less than a decade ago. The 2008 Jesuit graduate takes over for Anthony Mattacchione, the longtime architect of the program who left after last season to become the head coach at Regis Jesuit High School in Colorado. Ortiz, 26, served as Mattacchione’s
assistant coach for the previous three years, and said he plans to carry over much of what he learned during that time. “He’s one of a kind. The most important thing to me to continue is the commitment to what the sport means to me, which is the community and the brotherhood,” Ortiz said. “He helped influence and set those traditions.” The sense of camaraderie and culture is what drew Ortiz to rugby while he was a student at St. Edward’s University in Austin. During his sophomore year, he was working out near campus when he happened upon a practice for the recently revived club team at SEU. Some of the players called him over,
and he was hooked. Ortiz was in uniform less than a week later. “Rugby kind of took me by storm,” said Ortiz, who was a wrestler at Jesuit. “It was an amazing experience. These were people who really loved and cared about the sport. They had a lot invested in it.” After playing in college for three years, Ortiz continues to compete for the Dallas Reds, a highly successful local club team. At Jesuit, he inherits a program that has been one of the most decorated in Texas during the past two decades. The Rangers will start the 2017 season on Jan. 27 against rival Houston St. Thomas with about 65 players at the varsity
and junior varsity levels combined. Although taking a low-key approach compared to his fiery predecessor, Ortiz said he plans to stress hard work and fundamentals while trying to continue that success. Off the field, Ortiz said he intends to carry on the program’s legacy of community service, while promoting a sport that has gained in popularity among teenagers in Texas in recent years — especially following the sport’s inclusion in the Olympics and increased exposure on television. “It’s a tall order,” Ortiz said. “We’re in a really fortunate situation to have such a set program that has tradition and resources.”
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CRYSTAL CHARITY BALL
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The 2016 Crystal Charity Ball was held Dec. 3 at the Hilton Anatole Dallas. The ball featured dinner, dancing, casino games, and a silent auction. Proceeds from this year’s event benefited Captain Hope’s Kids/ Hope Supply Co., Community Partners of Dallas, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, Notre Dame School of Dallas, Parkland Foundation, Teach For America, and The Family Place. Alan and Gina Luna
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Dallas CASA honored NorthPark Center as Champion of Children Oct. 27 at the Fairmont Hotel’s International Ballroom. The event brought together 540 Dallas CASA philanthropists, local judges, and government officials in support of Dallas’ most vulnerable children with guest speaker Antwone Fisher. The dinner raised more than $700,000, making it the most successful Champion of Children Award dinner in Dallas CASA history. Angela and Jim Thompson
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Communities Foundation of Texas held its annual Fund Holders Appreciation Dinner Nov. 1, with guest speaker Karl Zinsmeister, author and former White House domestic policy adviser. His talk sketched the unappreciated size of charitable giving, a new resource just published by The Philanthropy Roundtable as a missing manual to explain private giving.
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Nearly 1,000 guests attended the Perot Museum’s annual Night at the Museum gala Nov. 12. With the theme “Elevate,” the aerial-inspired evening offered guests a unique glimpse into the world of aerospace — from nature’s influence on modernday aviation to the future of flight to artistic interpretations of elevation and more. Thomas Surgent and Mariah Wilcox with Hunter and Wendy Covitz
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The Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden presented “Women in the Garden,” the 10th annual “A Writer’s Garden” Literary Symposium and Luncheon Nov. 8 at the Arboretum’s Rosine Hall. Funds raised from “A Writer’s Garden” will benefit the ongoing maintenance and development of A Woman’s Garden.
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Coach, Inc., a leading New York design house of modern luxury, held an event to celebrate its continued support of Step Up, a nonprofit organization that inspires girls to achieve their dreams. The occasion, held at Coach at NorthPark Center Nov. 3, was hosted by blogger Tanya Foster.
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arolyn “Carly” Bekins Bender and Andrew Joseph DeTrempe were married October 15, 2016 at Gulf Stream Golf Club in Gulf Stream, Fla. Rev. Ronald W. Scates officiated the ceremony. A seated dinner and dancing followed at the club The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Garesche Bender of University Park. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Frederick Jensen Jr. of Sioux City, Iowa, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Joseph Bender, of St. Louis. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Joseph DeTrempe of Dallas. He is the grandson of Ms. Anna Marie Marino of Dallas, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Joe Salvaggio of Payson, Ariz. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lester David DeTrempe of Peoria, Ill. The bride’s vision of a traditional cathedral gown that could transcend the ocean backdrop came to life through the creation of a custom cou-
ture gown by iconic fashion designer Nardos Imam. Three panels of French lace extended past the train, creating not only a dramatic extension to the gown, but also a parallel to the lace featured in the bride’s cathedral-length veil of antique Belgian lace. The veil was a family heirloom first worn in 1942 by the bride’s cousin, again in 1983 by the bride’s mother, and most recently in 2013 by the bride’s sister. The bride carried a bouquet of white roses wrapped in a lace monogrammed handkerchief accentuated by a 14 karat gold scallop shell pendant. Carly also wore a navy blue Yale garter. The bride’s grandfather graduated from Yale University in 1954, and gave the garter to his intended, Carolyn Bekins (the bride’s grandmother and namesake), for her to wear on their wedding day. In addition to the bride’s grandmother, the bride’s mother and sister also wore the
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r. a n d M r s. Pa u l Talmage Boston Jr. of Highland Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Anne Boston, to William Mitchell Miller, son of Dr. and Mrs. Loren Matthew Miller of Plano, Texas. The bride is a graduate of Highland Park High School. She received a Bachelor of Arts in strategic communication (advertising), with a minor in business, from Texas Christian University. Lindsey is a marketing analyst for Ambit Energy.
garter on their wedding days, but the bride was the first to have worn the garter having attended Yale University. Assisting the bride as matron of honor was her sister, Erika Burton. Her bridal party included Elizabeth DeTrempe, Sarah Bennett, Shannon Davey, Elizabeth O’Malley, Hayley Alexandra Stenger, Christian Bender, Lea Bender, Samantha Bidwill, Eva Dunlap, Christine Pedersen, and Maria Yegikyan. Attending the groom as best man was his brother, Philip DeTrempe. His groomsmen and ushers included Robert Bender, Christopher Burton, Spencer Connaughton, Alexander Muñoz, Cameron Wakley, Kevin Burton, Marc Feldman, David Gassko, Thomas Hughes, Cameron Pipes, and Robert Roher. Performing as honorary ring-bearer was the bride’s 9 month old nephew, Master Charles Burton. Carly is a 2008 graduate of Highland Park High School. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business 2012 and a Masters of Accountancy from Vanderbilt University 2013. She will be graduating May 2017 from Yale University with a Masters of Business. Andrew is a 2008 graduate of Antonian College Preparatory High School in San Antonio. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business. Andrew is a hedge fund analyst at Robertson Opportunity Capital. The couple took their wedding trip in Antigua, and now reside in New Haven, Conn.. They plan to return to Dallas in May 2017.
The groom is a graduate of Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration, majoring in finance and real estate, from Baylor University. Mitchell is an analyst with JLL’s Capital Markets Group. The couple will exchange vows January 21, 2017 at H i g h l a n d Pa r k U n i t e d Methodist Church with a reception following at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Following their wedding trip to Turks and Caicos, Lindsey and Mitchell will reside in Dallas.
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r. and Mrs. Mike Pipkin of University Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Ellen Pipkin, to Benjamin Mark Sorrell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Sorrell of Coppell, Texas. Mary Ellen is a graduate of Highland Park High School and Abilene Christian University. Ben was home-schooled and also graduated from Abilene Christian University. They are pursuing their master’s degrees, Mary Ellen in teaching and learning, and Ben in accounting, at ACU. On completion, Ben will begin work at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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The couple plans to marry in June 2017 and will make their home in Dallas.
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ony and Cathy Sisk, of Dallas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Amanda, to Douglas Wade Pickering Jr. Doug is the son of Jeanette and Lamar Norsworthy of Highland Park and Joanie and Doug Pickering Sr., of Dallas. Amanda is a 2004 graduate of Highland Park High School. She received a BS in communications from Texas A&M University in 2008 and is a legal recruiter at Fish & Richardson. Doug is a 1997 graduate of Culver Military Academy. He received a BS in financial economics from Southern Methodist University in 2001. He is owner of DWP BBQ and co-owner/ex-
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ecutive chef/pit master of a new restaurant concept planned to open in 2017. An April wedding in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico is planned.
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athy Travis of Monument, Colo. and Greg Antle of Englewood, Colo. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Nicole Antle, to Matthew Edwin Gandy, son of Susan and Woodrow Gandy of the Bluffview area of Dallas. The bride is a graduate of Cherry Creek High School in Greenwood Village, Colo. She received a BA in integrative physiology from the University of Colorado. Brittany is in her final year of medical school at Ross University School of Medicine. The groom is a graduate of The Episcopal School of Dallas. He received a BS in journalism from the University of Colora-
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do. Matt is in his final year of medical school at Ross University School of Medicine. The couple plan a May 20, 2017 wedding at The Pines at Genesee in Golden, Colo..
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GET GOING AT THE BALLET BURN Dancer blends moves, poses for healthy classes By Tiana Pigford
Special Contributor The Park Cities’ new fitness studio, The Ballet Burn, is not like your average barre workout. Here, groups of women with limited dance backgrounds learn to dance and pose in eclectic styles, barre-free, in socks or bare feet to the tunes of the Notorious B.I.G., Outkast, or the Pointer Sisters. Classes are taught by instructors with professional and collegiate ballet backgrounds, many of whom still dance. Clients build strength and coordination over time through a unique combination of ballet, yoga, and physical therapy. The studio also offers lessons in ballet technique and restorative yoga classes, as well as private lessons. The mastermind behind the concept is Margot Martin, an Ursuline Academy alum and retired professional ballerina who turned to yoga after a career-changing injury. Martin, who grew up in Richardson, began taking ballet lessons when she was 8 years old. She spent her summers dancing at Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle, and after high school, joined Carolina Ballet in North Carolina as a founding member. Martin had ankle issues throughout her career, but never missed significant time from the stage until suffering a knee injury during a rehearsal for Swan Lake. “The way I danced was with really fast and strong movements. I felt like I couldn’t execute things the way I had. I didn’t want to ‘dumb down’ my skill or style that I had been doing for 13 years just to keep going,” Martin said. For the next 10 months she had to
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sacrifice the stage for regular physical therapy, but during her recovery she injured her knee again. Martin was met with a challenge most retiring dancers face: what to do next? Martin turned her focus to yoga, a long-time passion since she was 16. In 2005 she received a grant from Career Transitions for Dancers to complete her yoga teaching certification in New York City. “I think what I really loved most about yoga was that it is not an aesthetic practice. It’s not about what your pose looks like, necessarily, but about what things feel like. You kind of let go of ego and just work with what you’ve got. That really spoke to me, especially that point in my career. I needed that,” she said. One day at the gym, a friend jokingly commented on the unique moves Margot Martin opened Ballet Burn on Sept. 10 and odd poses which combined Mar-
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tin’s dance background, love of yoga, and need for therapy. He suggested she package it and make the funky routine into a class. As a retired professional ballerina with no business knowledge, the project seemed daunting. However, over the course of three years, her classes were incorporated at around 11 locations across North Carolina. After more than 16 years in Raleigh, Martin made her way back to Dallas. “Dallas was everything I needed as far as inspiration and motivation to push me to the next level which is where we are now,” she said. A regular client who works in commercial real estate was able to help her look at potential spaces for the studio, while another client’s husband, a lawyer, was able to walk her through the leasing agreement. “I’m learning something new every day. I’m not a college grad,” Martin said. “Every day is like I go to school and I figure something out, or I find a friend who can help me figure it out. It is really scary being the new kid on the block.” After getting turned down for numerous bank loans, Martin was approached by two women who offered to invest in her studio and lent her the money she needed without asking for equity or interest. “It was just a true miracle, and I loved that it came from women. A lot of my help came from my regulars, people who wanted to see this happen just as much as I did, maybe even more,” she said. The Ballet Burn opened its doors Sept. 10.
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This place also hosts comedy, Q&A’s with notables, and video festivals (get on their email list to keep up!). You can pair this adventure with one of two top restaurants a stone’s throw away. Small Brewpub is on the next block and has a creative menu, in addition to brewing their own beer and offering specialty cocktails. Across the street from the theater is notable fine-dining Latin eatery Mesa (Beyonce and Jay Z dined here when they came through on tour!) with dishes like lobster enchiladas and mole mama cata. In East Dallas, you’ve got a super side-by-side pairing by the folks at the Granada. The Granada Theater was built in 1946 as a movie house, then converted to a concert venue in the 70s, then back to a movie theater then AGAIN back to a concert venue in 2004. The concert venue is sticking for now and they bring an eclectic selection of acts to the space. Before your show, you can dine right next door at Sundown at Granada. I recently got to sample their winter menu and there is lots of yum for you! The chef has a little story behind each dish and there is something for everyone from healthy, hearty vegan dishes to super tender short ribs with truffle mac ‘n cheese (plus a stellar custom cocktail list). They also care about their sourcing so it’s GMO-free, organic, and local as much as possible. They even grow some greens and herbs in their own garden behind the space. Hope these ideas inspire some exploring. Have a terrific January!
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Hospitality at Home
Guests will feel welcome and right at home at 6131 Mimosa Lane, an elegant Country French home. Listed by Katherine Roberts and Pete Ryan for $2,350,000. This time of year, we start to look at our homes differently. Even for those who entertain year round, this season of togetherness and celebration inspires a new level of openness and warmth. More than simply having space to host guests, homes should reflect a sense of hospitality. Defined as “the quality or disposition of receiving and treating guests and strangers in a warm, friendly, generous way,” hospitality captures the spirit of the season and is perfectly exemplified at 6131 Mimosa Lane. This elegant Country French home was built by Doug Jones with great attention to detail and quality. Ten-foot ceilings, deep crown moldings, and a gracious, sweeping staircase welcome guests to step inside and find that each room has lovely proportions and flow well for entertaining. Listed by Katherine Roberts and Pete Ryan for $2,350,000. 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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Indulge in December, Detox in January
M O L LY N O L A N When the holidays are over, it’s time to refocus, renew, and rejuvenate...and detox. Detoxing isn’t only for our bodies, full from the gluttonous yumminess we didn’t say no to (I mean the holidays are meant for indulging and enjoying, am I right?). The post-holiday season is also a great time for some beauty detox. While we are laser-focused on ridding our bodies of the libations and treats, we should also concentrate on our largest organ — our skin, which is affected by everything we eat. Here are a few products that can help you retain that healthy glow and start the new year fresh-faced.
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CONTINUED FROM 31 Martin said she was attracted to the Preston Center location because it is close to a lot of regular clients she taught at Park Cities Studios before and has a parking garage in back. “Having my vision become a reality has been really cool. I wanted it to feel like when you go to your mom’s house and there are pictures on the wall — that kind of comfort and authenticity,” Martin said, pointing to black-and-white photos of instructors and attendees on the wall near the entrance. The studio attracts a wide variety of mostly women, with moms frequenting
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Kathleen and Ban Bywaters invite families to see their Christmas JOSHUA BAETHGE train display.
Ban Bywaters has loved trains his entire life. For the past seven years, he’s transformed his Preston Hollow home into a Christmas train depot for neighborhood kids to enjoy. “We enjoy having fun and having neighborhood kids over,” he said. “The main thing is that we also like to do some teaching.” Tracks wind behind a couch and under a table in the family room, before traversing the entrance hall and circling the Christmas tree. Ban’s wife, Kathleen, has learned to watch her step when she comes through the front door. “I actually knocked one down the other day,” she said. Multiple circuits throughout
the house power the engines. Ban can often be found holding a master remote control that directs all the trains and track switches. Up to three children are allowed to see the display at a time. Ban said the small group size gives them more personal time with the trains. He also lets them take turns controlling the trains. “They aren’t going to see anything like this almost anywhere else,” Ban said. Each year’s display has a theme. This year the focus is locomotives from 1937-47. Among the trains featured are a model of the first stainless steel passenger train and a yellow and brown Streamline Union Pacific passenger train. “I remember when I was in grade school they actually had pictures of that on the cover of my social studies book,” Ban said. “I always wanted to have one of those.” Ban first publically unveiled his elaborate train collection at the Dallas Federal Savings and Loan office in 1975. He returned annually for the next 11 years. “I took one year off and got hate mail,” he joked.
The trains’ next holiday stop was a two-year stint at the Hotel Crescent Court. “That’s when I finally figured out you can make money with this stuff for charity,” Ban said. Proceeds from the ticketed event benefited Easter Seals and the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. Ban then had a 10-year run at the Galleria, before founding the Trains at NorthPark. He oversaw the NorthPark Christmas event for a dozen years. Seven years ago, he decided that it was time to let someone else run it. “I told them [Ronald McDonald House of Dallas], ‘I’m going to turn it over to you, because when I die it would die with me, and that’s your biggest fundraiser.’” Kathleen said she has gotten used to having holiday trains chugging through the house. She also appreciates the fact that Ban has so much fun with his hobby. Despite all the work required to set up and maintain the elaborate display, the couple relishes sharing something with the community. “Just remember the two magic words,” Ban advises. “All aboard.”
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Sue Krider with Allie Beth Allman & Associates is listing 3510 Turtle Creek Boulevard #5D for $1,474,000. For a private showing, call Krider at 214-673-6933. This hard-to find two bedroom, 3,049 square foot, corner unit in the Claridge has three full baths, a half bath, and study with built-in book shelves. Expansive windows this fifth floor condominium bathe the rooms in natural light and provide spectacular views of Turtle Creek, Lee Park, and the downtown Dallas skyline. The gallery entry is accented by a patterned floor in green and cream marble. The striking green marble continues on the countertops of the kitchen, with its cream cabinetry and rich hardwood floors. Hand-scraped hardwood floors continue in the wrap-around living room and formal dining area. The living room balcony has been enclosed to emphasize the views and provide expanded climate-controlled space for entertaining. The large master suite features a private balcony, sitting area, and spacious his and her baths featuring jetted soaking tub, enlarged shower, marble-topped vanities, and generous his and hers walk-in closets. The second bedroom has plush carpeting, a large window, and adjacent full bath. The study can be used as a home office or easily converted into a third bedroom. Spacious rooms, and high ceilings with recessed lighting throughout, two assigned parking spaces in the garage, and 24hour concierge service make this beautiful condo a rare find in the prestigious Turtle Creek corridor.
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Sandler Lists Russwood Acres Mid-Century Modern
Frada Sandler’s open-concept listing at 5022 Pebblebrook hasn’t been on the market in over 30 years. This versatile custom build at 5022 Pebblebrook (5022pebblebrook.daveperrymiller.com), set on three-quarter acres on a cul-de-sac, has been extensively updated including a new metal standing seam roof (September, 2016). Frada Sandler of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate is offering the five bedroom, four-and-one-half bath home for $1,395,000. Both the formal living and dining rooms have wood floors and vaulted ceilings. More family space awaits in the den with wet bar. Views of the pool, decks and lush landscaping are available from nearly every room. The kitchen comes with double ovens, warming drawer and built-in refrigerator. The large master has a sitting area and extra sun room with privacy doors. The master bath with skylights has tub, double shower heads and three closets (two walk in). Also downstairs are two other bedrooms sharing a remodeled bath, and an ensuite guest room. Upstairs is a large game room, guest bedroom with bath and an office. To schedule a showing, contact Frada at (214)616-6476 or frada@daveperrymiller.com. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (daveperrymiller.com) is a division of Ebby Halliday Real Estate, Inc. with five area locations, specializing in marketing the key areas of the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, Uptown, Lakewood, East Dallas and Kessler Park.
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Murrell & Lee List Hospitality at Home 4-Bedroom Caruth Hills Transitional
Guests will feel welcome and right at home at 6131 Mimosa Lane, an elegant Country French home. Listed by Katherine Roberts and Pete Ryan for $2,350,000. This time of year, we start to look at our homes differently. Even for those who entertain year round, this season of togetherness and celebration inspires a new level of openness and warmth. More than simply having space to host guests, homes should reflect a sense of hospitality. Defined as “the quality or disposition of receiving and treating guests and strangers in a warm, friendly, generous way,” hospitality captures the spirit of the season and is perfectly exemplified at 6131 Mimosa Lane. This elegant Country French home was built by Doug Jones with great attention to detail and quality. Ten-foot ceilings, deep crown moldings, and a gracious, sweeping staircase welcome guests to step inside and find that each room has lovely proportions and flow well for entertaining. Listed by Katherine Roberts and Pete Ryan for $2,350,000. 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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Don Thomas of Virginia Cook, Realtors Presents Charming North Dallas Home
7510 Villanova was taken to the studs, and the pier and beam foundation was also reengineered. This 3,584 square foot, Mediterranean masterpiece at 7510 Villanova (7510villanova.daveperrymiller.com) is offered by Phillip Murrell and Stewart Lee of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate. Priced at $1,399,000, it was recently re-envisioned to embody the height of entertainment, convenience and luxury. The floor plan is open concept with clean lines, contemporary lighting, designer tile and gleaming hardwoods throughout. A large family room and the kitchen are the heart of the home. The latter features Thermador stainless steel appliances, custom white oak cabinets with sleek hardware, and a unique “quilted” backsplash. Two masters, including one on the first floor, offer flexibility for your unique family situation. Both feature expansive bathrooms and closets, while the downstairs one has a herringbone floor and wall in the master bath, and overlooks the resort-style pool. Upstairs are three secondary bedrooms, all en-suite, a media room and a large utility room. A two-car garage is under construction. For more information, please contact Phillip at 989.859.2275/phillip@philliprealestate.com or Stewart at 214.707.7784/stewartlee@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 newly constructed, transitional-style home at 3612 Purdue Avenue in University Park was recently sold by Becky Frey and listed for $2,350,000. With market knowledge, industry expertise and invaluable connections, the expert agents at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty are outstanding resources for any and all of your real estate needs. The North Texas homes featured below were recently sold by these market leaders. To see more, visit briggsfreeman.com. 3612 Purdue Avenue | University Park In the Fairway in University Park sits this low-maintenance, transitional-style home, recently constructed by LRO Residential. Owners will enjoy walking to numerous parks, and a light-and-bright, open floorplan outfitted with designer finishes. Sold by Becky Frey. Listed for $2,350,000. 6634 Aberdeen Avenue | Preston Hollow The gourmet kitchen in this spectacular Preston Hollow home opens to the den and is a chef’s delight. Gorgeous Grecian Volakas marble graces the countertops and island. Premium appliances include Dacor double ovens, dual Bosch dishwashers, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. Sold by Christopher McGuire. Listed for $2,099,000. 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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Provenzano Lists Sleek Mediterranean Hip Pocket
Welcome Home in Preston Hollow Situated on an oversized lot in the peaceful Midway Terrance Hills neighborhood, this traditional home blends charm and character for gracious living. The distinguished Oak trees that accentuate the lovely drive up appeal also shade the spacious and secluded backyard centered around an inviting pool and patio area. A side yard offers additional room for outside enjoyment. Inside, over 3,400 square feet of space includes three living areas, a formal dining room, four bedrooms, three full baths and a half bath. Family and guests are first greeted by a handsome, oversized den completed with rich wood floors, built-in bookcases, a brick fire place and recessed lighting. The inviting kitchen boasts granite countertops, plentiful cabinetry and a casual dining space. The spacious master suite is enhanced by a separate sitting area or study, and two separate baths. Three additional sun-drenched bedrooms are located on the second floor, along with one full baths. Added amenities include a utility room and sunroom. 3830 Whitehall is offered at $535,000. For information, contact Don Thomas at 214-641-7001 or dthomas@virginiacook. com. Expect More is the phrase that defines Don Thomas and his affiliation with Virginia Cook, Realtors. A top producer since 1984, Don has continued to produce a high volume of satisfied clients and customers every year. In his own North Dallas community, Don is recognized as the neighborhood specialist. With knowledge of every home, and almost every homeowner, he blends supreme market expertise with a genuine desire to serve and a personal commitment to excellence.
Additional highlights include museum walls, wet bar with temperature controlled wine storage room, whole-house insulation, and green energy certification.
An exceptional Preston Hollow estate, 6621 Forest Creek Drive is listed by Lezley Nugent and Amy Detwiler for $3,199,000. The estate neighborhood of Preston Hollow is most appreciated for its winding streets, multi-acre lots, private lakes and distinct architecture. The area, which was originally a 56-acre farm, is just six miles from Downtown. In the 1930s, it became a popular location for people who wanted extra acreage for horses and stables. Today, Preston Hollow is renowned for its landmark mansions and rural feel with tree-lined streets that offer both privacy and a sense of community. To see a full list of homes available in Preston Hollow, visit briggsfreeman.com. 6621 Forest Creek Drive Privacy and luxury await you in this exceptional Preston Hollow estate with Mediterranean influences and a transitional interior. Tucked away in a quiet cul de sac on almost one acre, this exquisite home encompasses modern details and amenities for both exceptional entertaining and comfortable living. Listed by Lezley Nugent and Amy Detwiler for $3,199,000. President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. For more information see briggsfreeman.com.
This new construction by NeoHome Building Group is slated for completion in January 2017. The open-concept home at 5823 Caladium Drive, features approximately 6,450 square feet and boasts 6 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths. Julie Provenzano of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate has it priced at $1,899,000. A custom iron door opens to a two-story foyer with elegant curved staircase and 4-inch solid oak floors. Natural light from numerous windows and 12-foot ceilings create a spacious feel. First floor highlights include an elegant dining room, gourmet kitchen, and 16-foot sliding door to the backyard. Media room off the kitchen is prewired with a 7.1 sound system. Downstairs master suite enjoys beautiful backyard views. Stunning bathroom has large walk in-closet, plus secret room for additional storage. Second floor features game room, four additional bedrooms with walk-in closets, an upstairs laundry room and exercise room. This property is not yet in MLS but is available for private showings by appointment. To schedule, please call Julie Provenzano at 214-315-4315. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (daveperrymiller.com) is a division of Ebby Halliday Real Estate, Inc. with five area locations, specializing in marketing the key areas of the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, Uptown, Lakewood, East Dallas and Kessler Park.
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Probity Wins Fidelity Award
SMU Chief of Police Richard Shafer credits a cadaver dog named Faith with helping focus the search for the body of drowned W I L L I A M TAY LO R officer Mark McCullers.
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Special Contributor Probity Advisors Inc., on Central Expressway near Walnut Hill Lane, has won industry recognition plus a charitable donation to assist families of seriously ill or injured police officers. The Dallas wealth management firm received the 2016 Fidelity Be Greater Award, created last year to recognize companies that push boundaries to achieve excellence. “It was phenomenal. The fact is it really is an award to Probity Advisors — our people, our staff, our clients,” Probity president Porter “Buddy” Ozanne III said. Ozanne and Probity vice president Chris Sorrows accepted the award Oct. 18 in New York. Probity Advisors won in the middle of three categories for fiduciaries that hold $250 million-$1 billion in assets under management. As part of the award, Fidelity donated $15,000 to the charity of Probity’s choice. “Particularly given what Dallas has been through this July, we chose Assist the Officer,” Ozanne said, recalling the July 7 shooting deaths of five police officers downtown. The foundation run by the Dallas Police Association helps families of officers who have life-threatening illnesses or who have been injured or killed in the line of duty. Ozanne has been in the industry for more than 45 years, and lived in the Dallas area all his life. He graduated from SMU in 1971. Probity Advisors evolved from a business Ozanne’s father started in 1960. Wanting to expand discretionary asset management services, Ozanne created Probity in 2002. He chose the name “Probity” because it means integrity or of high moral standing. “Most people may not know what probity means, but I wanted it to constantly remind me and my staff how important integrity is,” he said.
CONTINUED FROM 1 The chief would encourage his personnel to take time off to rest, only to get the reply, “I’m not going to rest until we find him.’’ McCullers, 46, served in the Marine Corps and worked private security before joining the department in 2015. He was sitting in his sedan in the early hours of July 5, working off-duty private security at a Highland Park construction site, when heavy rains caused Turtle Creek to overflow. “You know Turtle Creek is near,” Shafer said. “But who thinks there is going to be a flood there?” News coverage described how McCullers called 911 around 1:40 a.m. as he realized
rising waters were overtaking and moving his car. Video footage from the Fitzhugh Avenue Bridge shows him climbing out a door. The car was found 13 hours later about a half-mile downstream during a search operation involving Dallas-Fire Rescue, Dallas Police Department, Highland Park Department of Public Safety, Search One Rescue Team, Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden’s Office, and University Park Police Department. Other participants included City of Dallas Water Department, Pure Technologies, PC2 Construction, North Texas Drone Society, Rain for Rent, Texas EquuSearch, and Texas Search and Rescue, McCain said. Divers, mounted officers, and boaters along with search dogs and handlers
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combed first the creek, then the river. Cranes were used to sift through debris, he said. “As the search goes on, at some point they are going to say, you can’t find him,” Shafer said. SMU held a memorial service on July 28 after McCullers was presumed dead. The officer was survived by his Brady Bunch-like family. McCullers and his wife, Tiffany, had each brought three children to their marriage, Shafer said. “It’s just such a bad feeling when you can’t find your loved one,” the police chief said. “We told her we won’t quit until we find him.” Shafer assigned McCain, Assistant Chief Jim Walters, and Capt. Rico Jemmott to coordinate additional search efforts during the hottest days of the summer. The 3rd Battalion of the Texas State Guard, a maritime regiment, came to look. MARK9 Search and Rescue, of Mesquite, provided Faith, viewed by SMU officers as the key search dog. More rain thwarted plans for a mid-August excursion into the drainage tunnel but also may have served to flush out the mass of tree limbs, trash, and other debris where the body was found, McCain said. “It was nice that we found him and that it was his supervisor,” Shafer said, acknowledging, “It’s weird to say it was nice to find a dead body. It was just a gut-wrenching deal.”
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New Year Resolutions Phew! Thank goodness 2016 is in the rearview mirror. January is the month for taking stock, or this year it’s the month for a wild and woolly inaugural. The year 2016 was inextricably linked with the 1960s. Racial tensions were renewed; Fidel Castro, finally, finally died; and the presidential election was even weirder than 1968. America became red and blue and black and blue. After the year of the tweet, methinks it’s safer to work on resolutions. 1. Cut the cord. No more Direct TV. Less news, more money. 2. Avoid Alec Baldwin. I was OD’d on the guy before SNL. He’s everywhere. 3. Clean out closets. 4. Get rid of the squirrels or rats that are in the attic. (Actually, this should be number 1.) 5. Eat less red meat and more veggies. 6. Take a fun trip somewhere I’ve never been. (Outside of Texas.) 7. Work on cellulite. (Actually, this should be number 2.) 8. Write chapter one of that next book that’s buzzing around in my brain. 9. Plant an herb garden but stop short of being a budget Martha Stewart. 10. ??? The problem with lists is that you feel like they have to be an
LEN BOURLAND even number. And they’re always about self or home improvement. The other game that people play is Predictions. Here goes. I predict my last grandchild will finally sleep through the night. I predict the stock market will break 20,000. I predict someone will finally time the stoplight at Northwest Highway and the Tollway. These are probably wishes, not predictions, but I can dream. After the celebration and the stirring up of the gumbo of life, the best movie line to summarize life may be from 20 years ago in 1997: “What if this is as good as it gets?” In the movie when Jack Nicholson poses that question to a group therapy room, there is a momentary panic. If you’re in a low place, that’s a scary question. If you’re flying high it’s a triumphant declaration, not a question. For most of us, life is twisted with the strands agony, ecstasy, and a lot of in between. Once a year it’s a good thing to sit down and make a list. And start with the squirrel’s nest in the attic.
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