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By Britt E. Stafford

People Newspapers Texas has voted red for the past four presidential elections, and local money is trying to ensure that continues. Based on data reported by the Center for Responsive Politics and the Federal Election Commission, donations to presidential campaigns from Park Cities and Preston Hollow zip codes totaled more than $2 million through October 2015. The CRP’s Open Secrets website showed that Dallas as a whole has donated more than $4.6 million to all candi-

dates combined, about 43 percent of which comes from the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. About 75 percent, or $1.5 million, of those contributions have gone to somebody in the large GOP field. Despite that fact, Hillary Clinton has garnered more than $493,000, the largest amount of money donated to any single campaign from the area. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is the favored Republican candidate across the board in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow — following close behind Clinton — with more than $469,000 through October. Year-end fig-

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ures aren’t yet available. While former Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s campaign was cut short, he managed to gain the two largest monetary contributions from the area. In addition to money given directly to his three-month campaign, the two largest contributions reported by the CRP were made to the Opportunity and Freedom political-action committee, which backed Perry. Preston Hollow resident Kelcy Warren donated $6 million, while University Park’s Darwin Deason contributed $5 million.

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Local backers bankroll presidential race

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Kelcy Warren — of Klyde Warren Park fame — gave to the Opportunity and Freedom PAC, which backed Rick Perry.

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Billionaire Darwin Deason also gave to Opportunity and Freedom PAC.

$2 MILLION

Trevor Rees-Jones, founder and chairman of Chief Oil and Gas, gave to the Right to Rise — a pro-Bush PAC.

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Life is Short, So Cherish It

e’ve all heard the saying, “Life is short.” The older I get, the more true that becomes I remember as a kid looking at adults that were my age now and thinking, “geez they’re old.” I don’t feel that old, but lately my body has been telling me I’m getting older. I try to eat right and exercise regularly, but I still fear a serious or chronic illness. It seems like so many people we know have digestive issues, heart disease, arthritis, or even cancer. I don’t want to live that way. Recently, a good friend lost both her parents in a matter of a few months. She was able to spend the last year with her parents, visiting them nearly every day and taking care of their needs. She said it was such a blessing to have that time with them. In Bonnie Raitt’s 1989 hit “Nick of Time” she says: “I see my folks, they’re getting old, And I watch their bodies change.

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GOING BEHIND THE BIG TOP AT DIS Afternoon program is a real circus By Britt E. Stafford

People Newspapers Around 20 girls are gathered in the gym at the Dallas International School. Two are hanging on a trapeze, one is wrapped in an aerial rope, a few are suspended from lyra — aerial hoops — and another is on a mat in the corner whirling gold hula hoops from various limbs. When one thinks of circus performers, they often think of goofy clowns and ambidextrous jugglers. But the after-school circus program at DIS shows the physical strength, coordination, and training that truly goes into performing. All of this is overseen by Fanny Kerwich, who founded the after-school program in 2000. An eighth-generation circus performer from France, Kerwich decided she wanted to introduce the art of circus performing to Dallas following a career touring around the world. “I do have an emotional attachment to the school because this is where I started,” said Kerwich, who founded the Lone Star Circus six years after her start at DIS. The beginning of practice

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Dallas International School eighth-grader Clair McFadden practices on the aerial rope. finds all students practicing floor work, focusing on flexibility, poise, and strength through somersaults, splits, and other routines. Then the class divides into groups. Various instructors — all professional performers with different skill sets — work with the students on different specialties while Kerwich observes. During the first semester of each school year, students have

an opportunity to try all the different acts. During their second semester, students decide what they would like to focus on for the annual performance in the spring. Kerwich encourages the students to try their hand at all the different specialties. While the class does act as a form of physical education, to Kerwich, it isn’t just another form of exercise. “It’s a good way for expres-

sion and artistry,” she said. “[Dallas International School] is a school that gives a lot of opportunity to the arts.” The after-school program consists of two classes each Thursday evening — the first for the younger students, and the second for the advanced. For some DIS students, like 14-year-old Clair McFadden, these classes aren’t just an extracurricular activity.

“This is my dream,” she said. She pulls out a mat and exhibits her contortion skills, standing on one leg and bringing the other up and parallel to her body, slowly pulling it past her head to the other shoulder. The DIS eighth-grader has been a part of the program since kindergarten. “It really gives me a chance to be passionate about something,” McFadden said. “I really feel like I belong here and I can really show who I really am without being judged.” For others, such as DIS seventh-grade student Camille Hernandez, the class is more recreational than vocational. The 13-year-old has been attending classes for nine years. She says the class has taught her flexibility and tricks. While Hernandez said she doesn’t plan to make a profession of performing, “it’s something that I plan to keep doing until I graduate.” As the practice nears conclusion, Kerwich said she is proud of the success of the program. She adds that it couldn’t have been done without the support of the school. “Every year it’s been a success and a joyful moment,” Kerwich said. “My goal throughout the program is to provide the best quality training you can have in the U.S. The program we have here in DIS is one of the strongest in the country.” Email britt.stafford@ peoplenewspapers.com

Spaeth Coaches Students on Real Face Time By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers Merrie Spaeth is best known for her consulting work in high-profile cases involving public-relations damage control. Except she prefers to call it “reputation restoration.” That innovative perspective on spin control has landed Spaeth jobs in presidential politics and allowed her to become a successful author and public speaker. She’s been president of her own Dallas-based communications firm for almost three decades.

Yet her methodology isn’t restricted to damage-control cases involving experienced corporate clients. She’s found it works just as well for young adults trying to tout their credentials during interviews for colleges or jobs. “Expert knowledge of a topic isn’t at all the same thing as being able to talk about it and communicate it, either to audiences or to the press,” Spaeth said. “We are known for crisis management, but the great bulk of what we do is help people tell a positive and compelling story that’s relevant to the listener.”

Early in her career, Spaeth realized that getting a message to resonate with its intended audience is less about what you want to say than what you want other people to hear. That strategy can be applied to numerous scenarios on scales large and small, she said. “We began to look at communication as a tool for influence,” she said. “How do you understand what they hear and what they believe, and how do you influence what they remember?” The decision to apply Spa-

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Veteran Dallas PR consultant Merrie Spaeth has found that young adults sometimes don’t have themselves prepared for interviews for jobs or colleges. CHRIS M C G AT H E Y

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SCH O O LS CONTINUED FROM 8 eth’s methodology to students began several years ago, when a client approached her about meeting with his son, who was a candidate for an appointment to one of the military academies. The executive feared his son wouldn’t have the confidence to interview well. “The techniques translate directly,” Spaeth said. “There are whole industries that have now been built up to get your kid into Yale, or wherever it is. But one of the things that’s incredibly important is the face-to-face interview. The interviewing skills that are required can be benchmarked and distilled. Fundamentally, you have to be responsive to the question and yet understand that you have a narrative of your own. You need to be a good storyteller.” It’s difficult to stand out among a group of worthy candidates during an interview, which is why Spaeth and her team emphasize rehearsal and on-camera preparation — using positive words and avoiding negative ones, creating headlines and proof points, using attentive eye contact and facial expressions — to make a lasting impression and create the right perception for interviewers. Connor Spencer, a senior at John Paul II High School in Plano, has been the master of ceremonies for a Veterans Day event at his school for the past three years. He credits Spaeth with improving his confidence as a public speaker. “Public speaking is no longer a chal-

“ TH ERE ARE WHOLE INDUSTRIE S THAT HAVE NOW BEEN BUILT UP TO GET YOUR KID INTO YALE , OR WHEREVER IT IS . BUT ONE OF THE THINGS THAT ’ S INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT IS THE FACETO-FACE INTERVIEW.” MERRI E SPAETH lenge,” Spencer said. “I have zero anxiety and it now comes naturally for me to speak to a mass amount of people with assurance.” Spaeth said she’s never marketed that segment of her business, because it’s something she’s typically done for friends or through word-of-mouth referrals. However, she often finds it inspiring to work with students in the social-media age. “With young people today, there’s not a lot of emphasis on learning how to communicate,” she said. “Everybody has gone mobile, which has some really significant downsides in terms of learning how to express yourself. You have to be able to articulate. It will stand them in good stead for the rest of their lives.”

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Dickerson Is Steering a New Ship at Cary By Haley Rogers

Special Contributor Urban education isn’t for the fainthearted, and Ben Dickerson would know. The new principal at Cary Middle School found his way into education after a stint in the U.S. Coast Guard, and said the military and education share a similarity in that both are driven by core values. While ambition is critical for both students and staff, more important is the safety of his “unit.” “This has been the hardest job I’ve ever had,” Dickerson said. “I had scary experiences in the military, but the challenge of urban education is very daunting, and it’s something you have to have perseverance for. Going through rigorous military training with a common focus has helped me in the unit that is my school. If I learned anything applicable in the military, it was self-discipline and the art of communication. The school is my ship. Safety of the crew is priority.” Born and raised just north of San Francisco, Dickerson went straight into the U.S. Coast Guard after high school. He was stationed at three units in five years, including Ketchikan, Alaska; York-

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Ben Dickerson spent five years in the U.S. Coast Guard before turning to education. town, Va.; and San Francisco. After the military, his career path was unclear, and school in California was not an option because it was too expensive. He and his wife moved to Texas, where he graduated from UT-Dallas with a criminology degree and later found himself interested in teaching. He taught at a local charter school and later moved into administration as

an assistant principal at Thomas Jefferson High School. He earned a master’s degree from SMU, during which he was sponsored by Teaching Trust, a nonprofit that helps place high-performing teachers or administrators in areas of low socioeconomic status. Dickerson is now in his last year with the Teaching Trust and credits a lot of his success to the program.

“It was a key element in my rapid learning and ability to accelerate into administration,” he said. Dickerson said there is a misconception that reading and writing is only taught in elementary school and everything builds from there. Instead, it is his belief that reading and writing should be a primary focus even in middle school, with special attention to those whose native tongue is not English. Once literacy is established, test scores will rise, and critical thinking skills develop, he said. Cary was the only Dallas ISD school in District 1 to be labeled “improvement required” in the most recent Texas Education Agency accountability ratings. “I am looking forward to him restoring the communities’ belief that Cary students are high achievers,” said Cary assistant principal Keysha Smith. “He brings consistency in message and optimism for our journey this school year. ‘Your best is better than perfection’ is what he says each day on the announcements. By doing so, he puts a focus on effort and positive relationships as a means of supporting students to believe they can achieve.”

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Ex-Ursuline Runner Turns Into Author, Rio Hopeful By Todd Jorgenson

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Winston School senior Jada Davis has continued her family legacy by becoming a successful competitive bowler.

Winston senior finds outlet for competition By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers Jada Davis doesn’t go to a bowling alley to eat pizza or joke around with her friends. She goes to win. Davis is an athlete, and bowling is her sport. That competitiveness not only led to the senior at the Winston School signing a bowling scholarship to attend North Carolina A&T, but it’s fueled an effort to tout the benefits of her sport to many of her teenage peers. “Most of the time, people just see it as a recreational thing,” said Davis, who’s been trying to popularize the hashtag #bowlingisasport on social media. “I want people to know that it’s a sport.” Her love for bowling is rooted in her upbringing. Davis’ parents, Derrick and Traci, are longtime league bowlers who met at a bowling alley. “Everyone knows my parents because they still bowl in leagues,” Davis said. “There’s a lot of pressure because you don’t want to let your family name

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down.” Other family members owned bowling facilities of their own, and they were all competitive. “I had no idea that people didn’t bowl competitively until I was like 10,” she said. Davis has been a fixture in youth leagues in the Dallas area for many years. A few years ago, her family convinced the Winston administration to start a bowling program for her old-

er sister, and it’s since caught on with other classmates. In fact, the sport has gained steam quickly in Texas as a whole, with more schools adding programs each year. “High school bowling is going up,” said Teresa Ross, who coaches Davis. “It’s amazing how far it’s come. The bowlers are better and sharper.” Davis finished third in the Texas High School Bowling Club state tournament as a sophomore. She’s also active in the band and volleyball programs at the school she’s attended since third grade. Last summer, she qualified for the prestigious Junior Gold national tournament in Chicago, and she hopes to go again this year before heading off to college. Although she had never been to North Carolina before her official visit to NCAT, she knew the campus in Greensboro would be a perfect fit. “There was a hurricane when I went to North Carolina, and I still liked it,” said Davis, who plans to study pre-med in hopes of becoming a plastic surgeon, in case a professional bowling career doesn’t pan out. For now, however, the focus is still on bowling, where Davis wants to continue her family’s tradition of success. Email todd.jorgenson@ peoplenewspapers.com

Becky Wade has taken the term “distance running” to a new extreme. Not only does the Preston Hollow native compete in marathons for a living, but she’s traveled around the world while using her two feet in a yearlong experience that enriched both body and mind. Currently, Wade has been training in preparation for the U.S. Olympic marathon trials on Feb. 13 in Los Angeles, where she hopes to qualify for the Summer Olympics in Brazil. And that comes on the heels of finishing her first book, which chronicled her 2012 adventures through the Watson Fellowship, offered to her after graduating from Rice University. It allowed her to travel 3,500 miles and visit more than 20 countries during the course of a year to study running cultures. She found her two months in Ethiopia especially transformative. Wade’s three siblings each studied abroad while in college, but she never had the chance because of her hectic athletic schedule. The fellowship offered that chance in a unique way. “I’m a very adventuresome person, but it’s easy to lose sight of that in a sport like distance running when so much of it is about consistency and discipline,” Wade said. “I knew I still wanted to run. I had a long, up-

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People Newspapers A handful of developers and landowners are waiting patiently while the Preston Road and Northwest Highway Area Plan task force works on its recommendations for future project guidelines in and around Preston Center. Count the leaders of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church among those standing in line. The church hopes to contract with a developer on an office tower and parking garage on the northeast corner of its property on Douglas Avenue. According to a request for proposals sent to prospective developers last summer, the church hopes to lease the land for an office project of up to 250,000 square feet, perhaps with retail on the ground floor, as well as a parking garage that would be shared by the church, and be connected to the main church building by an air-conditioned skybridge. The land under consideration currently houses parking lots and a playground, but given the popularity of office space in the Preston Center area, church officials are looking at more lucrative opportunities. “We are exploring options that will allow us to improve our existing church campus in tandem with new and compatible uses of portions of our land to the north,” said Matthew Waller, the church’s senior warden. The concept would require rezoning from the city of Dallas. It currently is zoned for multifamily development. But such a request won’t be filed until after the task force completes its recom-

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St. Michael’s officials hope that leasing part of the church’s land near Preston Center to a developer will be mutually beneficial. mendations, said Jay Grogan, a real-estate attorney and church member who has been soliciting potential developers while also serving on the task force. “We are in discussions with a developer. However, no agreement has been finalized and nothing has been approved by the church,” Grogan said. “The only timeline we have now is to see what the task force concludes in May or June.”

Councilwoman Jennifer Gates said that until that happens, she will recommend postponing any rezoning cases in the 1,600-acre area being studied by the task force, which she oversees. “I’m not interested in entertaining any zoning case at this point,” Gates said. “The church will listen to what the task force says, and then they’ll decide what they want to do. If they file something

that doesn’t meet that vision, then it’s probably going to fail.” Former Dallas Mayor Laura Miller, who also sits on the task force, said an office building at that location would eliminate a buffer between the bulk of Preston Center and the adjacent residential area. The property is almost directly across

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Capital Idea: ESD Students Invest In Stocks and Futures Eagles get real-world experience Matthew Dross hopes to become an investment banker after college. Math and numbers come easily to him; he’s already excelled in several AP classes, including calculus, physics, and microeconomics, and plans to add macroeconomics to his resume before May’s graduation. Outside of class, Dross is a member of ESD’s Student-Managed Investment Fund club. The group, which meets weekly with ESD chief financial officer

Robert Buchholz and several parent volunteers, works together to manage and monitor a portion of the school’s cash reserves the club had invested in the stock market. Last year, ESD’s board of directors set aside $50,000 specifically for the SMIF; the current portfolio is valued at a little under $52,000. The idea is that students who are involved in ESD’s investment group can gain a competitive edge when it comes to college admission processes. “These students have been presented with a very interesting challenge to help the school provide for its long-term needs by making prudent investment decisions with real money,” Bu-

chholz said. “In our parent community, we are very fortunate to have experienced professionals in all aspects of investing and capital markets who are willing to volunteer their time to help the students learn how to be careful investors.” In addition to being given the opportunity to manage a real portfolio, the students are also tasked with following specific sectors and presenting to their peers what they have learned about industry and market trends. “I think the greatest skill I have gained from being a member of the club is being able to collaborate with other students effectively,” said Dross, a senior. “So much of business today is

based on networking with other people, so the opportunity to learn how to form and grow these kinds of relationships is invaluable.” A typical meeting involves Buchholz, or one of the volunteer advisors, offering students with a variety of stock options to consider purchasing and leading discussions about the company’s potential value and future earnings. “I joined the club so I could learn how to interpret a balance sheet for different companies and understand what the different numbers and columns mean,” said ESD junior Daniel Westra. “I want to study economics or finance in college and then work on Wall

Street, so I thought this would be a good starting point and keep me informed about what’s happening in the industry and what skills I will need to know to work for a private equity company.” For Dross, who has managed his own brokerage account for nearly five years, being part of SMIF has reinforced his plans for college and beyond. “I’ve always wanted to study business in college; now I’ve narrowed in on either finance or accounting, as well as economics and business management,” Dross said. “After college, I hope to pursue a career in investment banking or private equity.” — Staff report

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the street from houses in both Dallas and University Park. Miller also questioned whether Grogan had a conflict of interest by negotiating a project without disclosing it fully to other task-force members. Grogan denied that claim. “If task-force members have gigantic real-estate deals under their arms that they’re not sharing with the group, then it’s a little bit disingenuous,” Miller said. “I don’t understand his role.” The proposal stems from an extensive study by the church’s campus planning committee that studied, among other issues, ways to replace some of the lease revenue after ESD announced plans to move its lower school from SMAA to its Merrell Road campus in 2020. “We have been reviewing campus and facility issues, as well as ideas for the north tract, for years,” Grogan said. “The committee’s recommendation included several improvements to the church’s present facility.” Waller said that although

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hile several candidates are racing to the White House in Washington, D.C., this year, the “Dallas White House” went on the market for $15 million in November. Hidden behind 8-foot walls in Preston Hollow, the home at 10777 Strait Lane sits on 3.3 acres of manicured grounds. The exterior may imitate the presidential home, but the interior isn’t quite all-American. The interior of the 16,041-square-foot mansion exudes the French style that would make one reminisce to the days of intellectual salons and opulent soirees. Built in 1996, the estate underwent extensive renovations from 2001 to 2003. These included the addition of antique fireplaces from France — some whose history can be traced back to the reign of King Louis XIII. The home’s design ambitiously seeks to combine elegance with livability. From the entry foyer complete with a period design iron railing to the spacious wine cellar with its own fireplace and sitting space, each room of the five-bedroom, 5.4-bath estate demonstrates different European influences. A custom theater — comparable to a high-end movie theater — resides on the second level, with seating for 24 and a full bar setup. Outside the main building, the grounds include outdoor living and dining areas, such as a tennis court, koi pond, gazebo, and barbecue loggia.

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Barriers Don’t Bother Longtime Developer By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers The glass ceiling has never shattered Kennis Ketchum’s career aspirations. For the past 15 years, the Preston Hollow resident has been president of Dallas-based Portfolio Development, a firm that primarily builds apartment complexes, either for a fee or through a joint venture. Although Ketchum has found success in a realm typically dominated by men, she still doesn’t see many female colleagues, who could bring valuable multitasking or critical-thinking skills. “I think women are particularly well-suited to be developers,” Ketchum said. “Women don’t get to see other women be developers, and so they don’t think it’s a possibility. I think that will change.” Ketchum’s sister is a partner in the firm, which specializes in multifamily and mixed-use developments. Portfolio Development has found a niche in smaller markets, such as Tyler or Temple, which tend to be overlooked by larger competitors. That focus goes back to Ketchum’s beginnings in the industry in the early 1990s, when a handful of investors from Michigan hired her to buy and sell properties for them. She had some experience in real estate at the time, but hadn’t done much on her own. “They just wanted to write checks. They wanted nothing to do with running the business,” Ketchum said. “I learned to trust my own judgment and to make my own decisions.” The experience planted the entrepreneurial seed for Ketchum. A few years later, a friend showed her a piece of land in Waxahachie that had been

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Dallas developer Kennis Ketchum was given the top honor for 2015 by the Dallas chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women. vacant for about 15 years. After some market research, she became convinced enough to find an equity partner and develop the site with her first multifamily complex. Not only is it still thriving almost two decades later, but it has since spurred surrounding retail development. As she grew her business and established a reputation, Ketchum said she initially had to fight some perceptions as a woman. But that’s no longer the case.

“When we were younger, people didn’t quite know what to make of us,” she said. “People are still surprised. But our reputation is established now, so there’s nothing to overcome and nothing to prove.” These days, Ketchum is typically involved in 1-3 projects at a time, in various phases from finances to municipal clearances to design to construction. She’s currently finishing a joint-venture project in Longview and has broken

ground on a large complex in Rowlett. Last fall, Ketchum was honored with the Oustanding Achievement Award by the Dallas chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women. More than 30 years after she started, she still has the same passion for her work. “It kind of helps you scratch the creative itch,” Ketchum said. “Development has always been what’s interesting to me. I’m never happier than when I’m out on one of my job sites.”

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$262

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People Newspapers Apparently the end of 2015 did not signal the end of the favorable housing market in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. Despite industry warnings that soaring prices and hectic demand might finally stabilize, statistics indicate otherwise. In the Park Cities, median home prices rose 8 percent to $1.13 million during the past year, with roughly the same number of sales. And in Preston Hollow, where total sales dropped 2 percent, the median price increased 13 percent to $782,500. Both areas also show a slight increase in price per square foot (with houses in the Park Cities yielding a whopping $369 for the year), with a drop in the average number of days a property is on the market. Inventory also is on the rise, along with the number of new listings and pending sales. Plus, sales numbers remained strong in December. So can 2016 sustain the momentum for sellers? That appears likely, at least heading into the typically active spring quarter. “The spring market is definitely go-

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ing to be strong,” said Diana Stewart, an agent with Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate. “There’s a lot of new things coming on the market. It’s a good time to sell. People wanting to upgrade or downsize or move into the area, you kind of see it all. Spring kind of sets the tone.” Paula Scofield, a realtor with Ebby Halliday, said that while 2016 should be another good year, she expects the frenzy over high-end properties to level off somewhat. “I don’t know if we’ll see more inventory, but there’s still good inventory,” Scofield said. “I see things beginning to tighten up a little bit. I think things are going to be a little more reasonable.” Scofield said certain trends should ensure the market remains strong, such as the desire for young families to move near excellent schools, and the tendency for empty-nesters to look for downsizing opportunities. However, she said potential sellers still need to market their home correctly in order to get the best offer. “A buyer wants a home to be perfect,” Scofield said. “By not pricing it correctly, you’re going to stay on the market longer. If you want to sell, it needs to be priced right and it needs to be in good condition. That has not changed.”

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Many houses in Dallas can boast dignified guests, but not all can claim visitors such as a former queen of Thailand and Margaret Thatcher. Those are just two names on a long list of distinguished callers to the Trammell Crow estate on Preston Road, which is on the market for the first time in more than 50 years. “This house dictates how the world will perceive you,” realtor Allie Beth Allman said. Only three families have owned the opulent estate, which was built in 1912 and encompasses nearly 10,000 square feet on a six-acre plot. The five-bedroom mansion, complete with a guesthouse, is listed for nearly $59.4 million. Of course the house itself is noteworthy, but Allman feels the land on the estate is the true gem. “It’s the deepest of any of those lots on Preston Road,” she said. “It’s just magnificent.” The estate backs up to Turtle Creek, and it is estimated there are 240 trees on the property that are more than 12 inches in diameter. One in particular, which has a canopy of 140 feet across, is marked with a plaque that reads “Dallas Metroplex Champion Live Oak.” Lucy Crow Billingsley remembers playing in it as a child. “It was a great climbing tree, and I’m a tomboy, so I climbed it,” she said. “One day my mom was hollering at me and my dad came out behind her. They had quite a discussion on what her daughter should be doing.” In addition to climbing trees, Billingsley remembers being able to see the Christmas lights on Armstrong Parkway from her bedroom window and peeking in at her parents’ parties for guests from around the globe, such as her mother’s luncheon for the queen of Thailand. “There were just lots of rich experiences,” she said. “I was just lucky to be a child getting to be an observer at the banquet.”

elliott@daveperrymiller.com Clockwise from top: the exterior features a porte-cochère; the solarium; the live oak’s plaque in the backyard; one of the yard’s live oaks; the main family room; the dining room sits ready for entertaining. C O U R T E SY P H O T O S

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The $100 million Preston Hollow property previously owned by Tom Hicks is officially off the market. Multiple media outlets reported that billionaire banker Andy Beal has bought the estate, with realtor Allie Beth Allman closing the deal on Jan. 15. The price tag on the 25-acre property in the 10000 block of Hollow Way Road marks the

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largest residential real-estate transaction in Dallas history, according to industry experts. It’s been on the market for about three years, since the pool of qualified prospective buyers has been understandably small. The main house, which is more than 50,000 square feet, has 10 bedrooms, 17 bathrooms, a wine cellar, a gym, and a conservatory. There’s also a two-story

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guest house, a recreational complex, and a helicopter pad on the property. The sale leaves the former Lisa Blue Baron mansion in the 5900 block of Deloache Avenue in the top spot among priciest Preston Hollow estates on the market. It’s listed for a mere $33.5 million. — Todd Jorgenson

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Briggs Finds Success With Management Style By Britt E. Stafford

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People Newspapers Over the years, Robbie Briggs’ philosophy has been attracting the best agents, running the best operation, and giving them the best tools to do the job. That strategy has served him well as he turned his father’s business — now Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty — into a company that continues to grow today. After a two-year career in architecture, Briggs decided to pursue another career in a field he was familiar with through his father, who started the firm in 1960. According to Briggs, when he joined, it consisted of 12 agents. At the time, the company was localized, focusing mainly on Park Cities clients. “They were very nice people,” Briggs said, “Basically in those days they sat around and waited for the phone to ring.” Despite being the youngest real-estate agent in the office at the time, Briggs soon found himself training and managing the agents. Very quickly he realized he enjoyed that aspect more than being an actual agent. When Briggs’ father decided to retire, he turned the reins over to his son, and Briggs decided at that moment to be a different broker. His first goal — to attract the best agents. “We have the deepest, stron-

1960

Briggs’ father founds Ben R. Briggs Real Estate.

1993 Briggs

agrees to merge his father’s company with former competitor Charles Freeman.

2010 The company

buys into the Sotheby’s International Realty franchise, becoming Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International.

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gest batch in the industry,” Briggs said. “I absolutely know that if I was listing and selling, I couldn’t do what I do.” In 1993, a year after Briggs first declined an offer from fellow broker Charles Freeman, Briggs and Freeman merged. The two spent the next 18 years working together and running the company. “Charles did more of the operations day-to-day, and I was the rainmaker, getting out and stirring up the stuff,” Briggs said. In 2005, Briggs felt a reli-

gious calling to take his family on a sort of sabbatical, and they spent the next three years living in Beijing for various ministry work. Just before Briggs was scheduled to return to Dallas, the 2008 market crash happened. In December 2010, Briggs made the dual announcement that he was buying out Freeman and the company would buy into the Sotheby’s international franchise. Briggs knew that adding the Sotheby’s name to the company would expand buyers be-

yond the Park Cities and Dallas area. It would make a name for the company around the world. He recognized that businesses opening branches and moving headquarters to Dallas, such as the new Toyota campus in Plano, would be familiar with the Sotheby’s name when looking for their new home. “They know Sotheby’s,” Briggs said. “They’ve been exposed to it. It’s a natural fit.” Briggs’ company will open its newest office in Plano later in February. With existing offices in Up-

town, Lakewood, and Southlake, along with the main office just outside the Park Cities on Lovers Lane, Briggs has watched his company grow beyond the original intent of being a local realty. A recent expansion saw Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s open three offices around Fort Worth, an area Briggs had been eyeing for a while. A large part of Briggs’ success comes from his management style. “I think one of my strengths is knowing my weaknesses,” Briggs said. “I have no problem delegating and working beside, collaborating with people that have skills sets that I don’t have. My goal in that is always to cast the vision and let people carry it out.” Briggs, a Dallas native and St. Mark’s graduate, has remained involved in several organizations and local philanthropies. When Briggs is not in the office, he often spends weekends in the country, and in the summer he goes back and forth with his wife of 39 years to their cottage in Maine. Briggs strives to make the company a team, with members who support one another rather than being in constant competition. “We’re in a business that there really is no limit,” Briggs said. “And that’s the fun part.” Email britt.stafford@ peoplenewspapers.com

Here Are Two Colors to Enhance Your 2016 Design Plans

like to think that Pickard Design Studio is always ahead of the curve when designing our projects and setting design trends before they hit the masses. I have been writing about and using Rose Quartz and Serenity in my projects for over a year now — from cabinet hardware to lamps, table bases to fabrics, and wall coverings to furniture, these colors are everywhere in both design and fashion. Did you know engagement rings are even now made in Rose Quartz? So it makes sense that Pantone announced Rose Quartz and Serenity as the colors of 2016. If you’re familiar with Pantone’s previous colors of the year, you’ll know that this is the first time they have announced two colors.

PUTTING THEM TOGETHER

SARAH PICKARD Let’s take a look at why these colors are deserving of the title in 2016.

ROSE QUARTZ I am the first to admit I love to combine metals in every project, but the addition of Rose Quartz is a contrast. It softens our old best friends of brushed and polished chrome. Rose Quartz is the unexpected piece of jewelry that

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Rose Quartz can accent a room in many different ways. every room needs and deserves. It’s the accent that brings the outfit, or room, together.

SERENITY The addition of the beautiful, cool Serenity blue speaks for

itself and the calming qualities it has when combined with the warm rose gold. You can’t help but think of the sky when you see this color, giving your space an open and airy feel. A soothing color, it truly earns its name of “serenity.”

My very basic design tip regarding color is never fear combining warm and cool colors together. By combining colors, hues, and tones that are warm and cool, you start to see depth in a room, and rooms start to have an airiness about them. The combination of these colors brings a calmness, as if you are at the beach during sunset, with the light pink sand against the blue water. Blending these two colors together, let your rooms in 2016 be like your oasis. Park Cities native Sarah Pickard is the president of Pickard Design Studio.

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Little White House Gets Makeover

Ebby’s Little White House Office features an all-new interior. One of Dallas’ most recognizable landmarks recently received a major upgrade. “While the exterior of Ebby’s Little White House at the corner of Northwest Highway and Preston Road still looks very familiar to the thousands of people who drive by daily, inside our valued clients, Associates and staff members are enjoying a beautiful new environment,” says Keith Newman, the office’s sales manager. The oldest building for miles around, the Little White House today features a just-completed, beautiful interior with the latest technology. Newman says the office’s agents have been re-energized by the remodel. “The vision for our remodel was an updated, relevant space that works better; one that allows for easy collaboration,” Newman says. “As part of the remodel, every surface was touched. While consistent with the office’s exterior, our interior is all-new, with artwork from local galleries, including paintings and vintage sculptures.” Adds Newman, “Ebby’s Little White House offers experienced, high-quality agents and their clients a sophisticated atmosphere and the latest technology in a premier Preston Hollow location. If you’re interested in more information about this exciting, new – yet iconic – office, please contact me at 214-210-1533 or keithnewman@ebby.com.”

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Elliott & Elliott Team Members (l-r): Kathryn Warren, Chris Bracken, Curt Elliott, Paige Elliott and Lynn Gardner Collins. Clients of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate’s Paige and Curt Elliott consistently speak of their detailed professionalism, dedicated customer service, and market knowledge. Since forming in 2007, these top producers have gradually built their team and business, mainly through referrals. This continued growth will be enhanced by bringing another veteran top producer on board. Lynn Gardner Collins’ own work ethic and philosophy mirrors that of the Elliotts, “so she was a natural fit,” the duo says. Throughout her career, Lynn has been consistently recognized, garnering accolades from clients and peers, and awards for annual production and sales volume.

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New on the Market in Preston Hollow

2016 Real Estate Report

The home at 4306 Brookview is listed by Lisa Besserer for $2,599,000. The latest MLS data shows that Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty is the clear leader in Preston Hollow. Last year alone, our agents have sold more than $200 million in real estate in the sought-after neighborhood, achieving the highest number of units, highest dollar volume sold and the greatest market share by dollar volume for estates over $1 million. Across all price points, the company also leads in market share by dollar volume and number of homes sold by dollar volume. Now is the time to take advantage of the unparalleled expertise offered by agents that know the market and list your home today with the leader in Preston Hollow. 4306 Brookview Stunning soft contemporary on a beautiful street features a dramatic entry with winding staircase and custom iron railing. A soft color palette throughout extends to the two-story family room that opens to the gourmet kitchen with 14 ft. island done in Fantasy Brown marble. Breakfast room looks over the wonderful outdoor living area complete with fireplace and built in grill, and the family room has 60-inch horizontal gas fireplace inlayed with gorgeous Asian marble—another special distinctive home by Palatial Estates Properties. Listed by Lisa Besserer for $2,599,000.

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Rare Opportunity in Preston Hollow

The average days on market for homes sold in DFW in 2015 was 44, down from 63 in 2014. The home at 6534 Park Lane is listed by Nancy Dunning for $1,250,000. The strong economy across North Texas continues to bring growth to our area. Corporations are moving to Texas, 219 from California alone in the past seven years reports the Dallas Morning News. And many of these headquarters have chosen to call DFW home, thanks to strong home values and a welcoming business environment. As a result, North Texas leads the nation in home price gains, up 11 percent in 2015, say analysists at CoreLogic Inc. Those gains are twice the 10-year average home price increase in DFW. “In 2016 we expect to see economic expansion continue across our area,” says Robbie Briggs, President and CEO of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. “But it will continue at a slower rate that demonstrates healthy growth.” What’s not slowing down is the rate in which homes are selling. In 2014 the average days on market was 63. In 2015, the number shrank to 44. President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. briggsfreeman.com

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Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Brand Matters

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Lynn Collins Joins Elliott Group

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Williams and Cain see the potential in 6008 Deloache Avenue for an amazing redo or new build. The Sotheby’s International Realty brand represents a promise of the best quality and highest level of service. The home at 11207 Shelterwood Lane listed by Gayle Johansen for $2,175,000. Since 1744, the Sotheby’s brand has represented a commitment to the best quality and highest level of service—from rare works of art to breathtaking architectural masterpieces. Today, the Sotheby’s International Realty luxury network meets that standard of excellence through 18,000 expert agents in more than 800 offices in 60 countries and territories around the world. Together the group works as one company—a worldwide sales team generating more than 7,500 referrals every year. “A buyer I worked with told me that he knew a property was going to be exceptional simply because it had a Sotheby’s International Realty sign in the yard,” said one agent. “That’s the power of the brand. It represents quality homes.” Since joining the brand in 2010, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty’s growth in closed broker referrals (incoming/outgoing) has increased by a staggering 389% thanks, in part, to Robbie Briggs’ commitment to developing worldwide connections. President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. briggsfreeman.com

Set on .5 acres+ with spectacular trees, 6008 Deloache Avenue (6008deloache.daveperrymiller.com) offers discerning buyers the choice for renovation or new build on one of Preston Hollow’s most desired streets. The home, offered for $1,149,000 by Mark Cain and Stan Williams of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate, has 3,549 square feet (per tax), and includes 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 living areas, and two separate 2-car garages. The entry highlights a beautiful staircase. On either side, a formal living room, and generous formal dining with built-ins and adjacent bar area. The island kitchen features gorgeous wood-beamed ceilings. It opens to the family room with built-ins and windows overlooking the porch/backyard. A guest room and recently updated bath are also downstairs. Upstairs are three more bedrooms and two full baths. The spacious master suite has two walk-in closets, and a full bath. For a private showing, contact Mark at 214-642-6516/ mark@daveperrymiller.com or Stan at 214-673-4295/ stan@daveperrymiller.com. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (daveperrymiller.com) is an Ebby Halliday Company with five locations that specialize in marketing the key areas of the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, Uptown, Lakewood, East Dallas, and Kessler Park. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate is a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International (luxuryportfolio.com).

Massey and Haddock have listed this 3BR/3.1BA traditional, plus gated access, walking trails, tennis courts and more for $825,000. 12224 Park Forest Drive (12224parkforest. daveperrymiller.com) is located in exclusive Lake Forest on a cul-de-sac. The three-bedroom traditional is listed by Patricia Massey and Jennifer Haddock of Dave PerryMiller Real Estate for $825,000. It’s an incredible value with HOA amenities including: attended guard house, walking trails, community pool/tennis courts, and bark park. On approach, the gently-aged brick and stone exterior with covered front porch, invite you to take a closer look inside. Says Massey, “The oversized, updated kitchen and butlers’ pantry are at the heart of the three large living areas for easy daily living and entertaining.” The downstairs master bedroom has separate closets, plus private access to the backyard, with its pretty pool, separate spa, and covered patio. An oversized two-car garage is off of the entrance. Says Haddock, “Everything is close by. Groceries, shopping and dining – and easy highway access.” For a private showing, contact Patricia, 214-697-7871/ pm@patriciamassey.com, or Jennifer, 214-762-6213/jh@ patriciamassey.com. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (daveperrymiller.com) is an Ebby Halliday Company with five locations that specialize in marketing the key areas of the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, Uptown, Lakewood, East Dallas, and Kessler Park. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate is a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International (luxuryportfolio.com).

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Can’t Get to the Salon? Young Brings It to You By Jacie Scott

Special Contributor Making people look and feel beautiful is in Arlene Young’s blood. Growing up, she watched her mother transform the women that sat in her chair for a wash or cut. Young’s aunt was a hairdresser, as well. So cosmetology was a natural career path. She started with her family, honing her skills and learning the trade from the ones she had watched for so long. But when Young and her husband moved from Chicago to Dallas in 1987, her path came to a fork. She was away from her comfort zone and in search of her next move. “My husband, who’s a respiratory therapist, works in the medical field, and he saw and heard patients asking for a hairdresser,” said Young, who has more than 25 years of cosmetology experience. “He came home one day and said that there were people who would love to have their hair done just to feel like they’re on the road to recovery. So I started as a volunteer and worked it into a business.” Since 1993, Total Image Beauty Services has been providing clients with disabilities beauty services, including haircuts, shampoos, blow-outs and manicures, for men and women. Young’s business caters to convenience by providing these services both in-studio and on-location. There’s no limit to where she can go, which is just the opposite for many of her clients, some of which are limited in mobility and even energy. “I always tell people, if you’ve never been sick where you couldn’t wash your hair for more than 10 days, you don’t

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Arlene Young launched Total Image Beauty Services in 1993, and caters to clients with disabilities. know what it’s like to just have your hair washed,” said Young, who lives in Preston Hollow. “I’ve been doing this for a long time, so I’ve really learned how to wash hair in bed, how to wash hair sitting up, or how to wash hair out of my portable shampoo bowl so no water runs

down their face.” That simple fact is one of the things that impressed Brenda Watson. Young’s client of almost a year not only raved about the friendly service, but also of her technique. “She massages the hair, she never gets

you wet, and she’s so careful and organized,” said Watson, who is confined to a wheelchair with limited mobility in her arms. “I was so happy that I had found someone that I really liked.”

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Debut Author Finds Gentle Humor in Caring for Elders By Meredith Diers

Special Contributor Suzanne Asaff Blankenship’s expertise in elder care came from her own experiences caring for her mother, father-inlaw, and mother-in-law. She considers herself an educated consumer of elderly services. Blankenship’s first book, How to Take Care of Old People Without Losing Your Marbles, will debut the first week of February. The book gives short, detailed information that can lead those caring for the elderly to the right information for each unique situation. The Park Cities native began writing the

book in 2013, and it only took her three weeks to complete. “When you have it in your head, it just Suzanne Blankenship comes out,” she said. According to Blankenship, the book advises on “the best way to give the care that your heart wants to give” and helps “take readers out of a tailspin” when dealing with ailing, older family members. Caring for an elderly mother or father cannot be “approached the same way as child rearing,” said Blanken-

ship, “Eldercare is punctuated by emergencies.” Emergencies do not give caregivers much time to research and understand all options. Blankenship’s book offers advice and resources infused with humor so people are not starting from square one during time-sensitive and emotionally sensitive matters. Blankenship wrote her book because “other people should not have to learn the same way I did [when caring for my mother],” and organized the information in a way she would have liked to view it. Although Blankenship now

BOOK LAUNCH EVENT Suzanne Blankenship will hold a launch event for her eldercare book, How To Take Care of Old People Without Losing Your Marbles, on Feb. 4 in the Dallas Design District. WHEN: Feb. 4, 4-7 p.m. WHERE: 2242 Monitor St., Suite 160

lives in Colorado, “I never let go of the feeling that the Park Cities is home to me,” she said. “There is such a sense of com-

munity in the Park Cities — it has been so supportive with me caring for my mother, even from afar.”

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Know Your Body, and the Type of Food You Put Into It

ended my 30-day gluten-free trial five hours early with a veggie burger at The Lakewood Landing. A place with dim lighting was necessary because I didn’t know if anything uncontrollable would happen as I bit into that soft, fluffy bun. Fortunately, only a few food moans ensued. I don’t eat bread too often, but after about 10 days of my trial, boy, did I miss it. So did I notice anything? Were there observable changes from cutting out wheat, rye, and barley from my diet for 30 days? In short … not really. During the first week, I did get a couple of uncharacteristic deep, unfriendly zits, but without another test, it’s hard to say if that was gluten leaving my system or just a coincidence. Noticeably, blood-sugar drops and spikes were not as dramatic — meaning that when I accidentally would let myself wait too long to eat, I never hit a “must-eat something, anything, right now” wall. But other than that, I didn’t have any reactions to cutting out gluten or bringing it back in. Which means I’m lucky and have no gluten sensitivity and a healthy digestive system. I did hear from others during this trial, several stories of people who recently developed sensitivity to gluten in adulthood — bloating, depression, digestive issues, feeling sick after eating — some who suddenly tested positive for celiac and others who didn’t, but cutting out wheat solved their issues. So what’s the deal? Well, I read lots of gluten articles from doctors, scientists, news agencies, conspiracy theorists, and random bloggers. As expected, our current methods of growing and processing grains have changed in modern times. The main wheat strain grown in the West is a high-yield seed. It is milled in such a way that makes

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it less nutrient-dense (which explains the blood-sugar spikes and also why it’s unattractive to most pests). The good old days saw grains soaked, sprouted, and fermented, and bread was baked with slow-rise yeast. Today, most wheat product is bleached and grown as fast as possible, processed in a way that depletes nutrients. In 2013, genetically modified wheat engineered by Monsanto showed up, inexplicably, on Oregon farmland. And then in 2014 in Montana. The company had created GMO wheat strains but supposedly never released any of them. The USDA has investigated, inconclusively. Regardless of how we got to this place with glutenous grains, there is no question that lots of people’s bodies no longer agree with it. What a shame. We need to be careful about how we mess with our food. Advances in speed and yield can be at the cost of losses in other areas. Stay informed, listen to your body and know your food. And if you do get to enjoy fresh breads, pastas or a frosty rye or barley beer without gluten repercussion — savor the experience! Others are not so lucky. Stephanie Casey can be reached at stephanie@realfinefood.com. Join Real Fine Food on Instagram and Facebook @realfinefood.

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Watch the Chemicals on Your Skin

n January, resolutions are made, then we can often get distracted with life and they get pushed to the side. But even if we fail in January, we can always pick back up in February. Consider the first quarter of the year as your time to “renew,” or at least strive to — workouts, eating right, drinking more water, drinking less carbonated or alcoholic drinks — whatever your thing is to jump start a new year. But do you think about renewing your skin? Your makeup? Your brushes? Your hair? What you put in your body is something you think about … do you think about what goes on your body? Your hair? Your face? I was recently introduced through a friend to Beauty Counter. The products are completely non-toxic. Let me say that again — completely non-toxic! Serums, night creams, under-eye creams, makeup remover, shampoos,

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"DURING T H IS MONTH, RE -EVA LUAT E THO SE IT E MS T H AT YOU PUT O N YO UR SKIN. CHE C K T H E TOXIC CH E MICA LS .” body lotions and more; there are even kids products, plus a new color line. And I have it on good authority they’re about to add to the line one of the largest offenders of toxic illnesses, and it’s something ev-

eryone uses daily. There’s so many wonderful “social selling” (BC’s words, not mine, but I love it) cosmetic lines; I will be exploring them all … I mean, the whole concept was created by an amazing woman right here in Dallas. Beauty Counter caught my attention because of their mission and the ingredients not used. During this month, re-evaluate those items that you put on your skin. Check the toxic chemicals. I’m sure you will be as surprised as I was to know there’s so many chemicals used that could be causing us trouble in the long run. Why not renew your products and start “non-toxic fresh?” In fact, Beauty Counter has a “never” list of those worst offenders. Thanks to them for making it easy to rid ourselves of those harmful ingredients. Molly Nolan can be reached at mollyenolan@gmail.com.

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Young’s willingness to travel is a major draw for her clients.

CONTINUED FROM 25 For Watson, getting out of the house for simple errands involves renting a special van to transport her — something she’d much rather save for more significant outings. So Young travels to Watson’s home twice a month to pamper her with the basics: a perm, cut and highlight. Sure, Watson fondly praises the way Young transforms her physical appearance. But the stylist’s greatest work has been on Watson’s confidence. “The first time she fixed

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Achiever’s Luncheon, Dallas Arboretum

17 11th Annual CHAIRity Friendraiser & Luncheon, The Belo Mansion

27 Slipper Club Gala benefiting “I Have a Dream” Foundation

14 13th Annual WINGS Luncheon, Hilton Anatole

20 Junior League of Dallas Ball, Hilton Anatole

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20 30th annual Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball, Meyerson Symphony Center, 7 p.m.

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The Slipper Club is supporting the I Have a Dream Foundation of Dallas as its 2015-16 beneficiary. The club recently hosted a holiday party for the “Dreamers,” where cookie decorating, crafts, pizza donated by iFratelli, and the movie Elf were enjoyed by all. On Feb. 27, the club will host its annual gala, themed Bootlegger’s Ball, where ticket sales and a silent auction will raise funds to support IHAD. For more information, visit slipperclub.blogspot.com.

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Linda Spina and Patricia Armstrong

Jan Strimple and Dale Robinowitz

Wesley Smoot and Gary Riggs

Jay Trevis-Niblack and Charlotte Clifford

Shane Walker and Billy Fulmer

The Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum hosted the Announcement Party for the 28th Annual Mad Hatter’s Tea at Tootsie’s in November.

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Will Tunnel Plan Provide Regional Relief? By Todd Jorgenson

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to be introducing more regional traffic to this area,” Gates said. “The regional traffic is impactful to the quality of life of those residents.” Critics of the tunnel idea contend that providing more lanes for regional drivers does not reduce neighborhood congestion. According to figures from the Texas Department of Transportation, traffic on the stretch of Northwest Highway in question has dropped 14 percent in the past 12 years without any additional lanes or roads being built, and is continuing to trend downward. Former Dallas Mayor Laura Miller, who serves on the task force, said the tunnel concept could allow Northwest Highway to be reconfigured into a four-lane park-

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There aren’t any definitive plans to construct a high-speed cantilevered expressway, or toll tunnel, or whatever, through the heart of Preston Hollow just yet. Right now, it’s just speculation. But the North Central Texas Council of Governments has started floating the concept, with two possible routes for a possible underground highway as an east-west regional reliever through Dallas. One of them could run through the Oak Lawn area, and the other along Northwest Highway, approximately between Hillcrest Avenue and Love Field. It’s not yet known whether such an idea would even be economically feasible, but local residents and city officials are split on whether building more roadways would be the right solution to neighborhood traffic issues. “We have a huge east-west problem in Dallas, where Woodall Rodgers is overwhelmed and Northwest Highway is overwhelmed,” said Michael Morris, NCTCOG transportation director, who proposed the idea. “Mockingbird has constraints where they don’t wish a lot of traffic to go through the Park Cities. I want to provide better east-west access in Dallas to take regional trips off of Northwest Highway and off of the east-west thoroughfare streets.” Dallas City Council member Jennifer Gates is spearheading a task force that has been studying traffic and parking issues around Preston Center since late 2014. NCTCOG is funding the bulk of the taskforce work. In particular, the task force is trying to shape future development and improve walkability around the intersection of Preston Road and Northwest Highway. “I have a lot of reservations. I don’t want

Passion Still Drives Preston Hollow Artist to Create By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers Whether it’s inventing a gadget for golfers, collecting war memorabilia for re-enactments, designing his own home, or perfecting a method of “painting with a pencil,” it’s the spirit of creativity that drives Nathan Jones. The Preston Hollow resident has made a living as an artist for more than 40 years in every sense of the word. In 1981, he was commissioned to create a commemorative postage stamp honoring Dr. Charles Drew. His works — which consist of pencil drawing, oil paintings, and watercolors —

have been in the collections of two presidents and several celebrities around the world. He’s attended shows nationwide to exhibit and speak about his art. And Jones, 73, retains the same passion for his work that he did when he finished his first watercolor landscape at age 7. That was when the Louisiana native lived with his aunt in a rough neighborhood in West Dallas. “She decided she wanted that picture and she kept it for all these years,” said Jones, who finally convinced his aunt to relinquish the painting a few years ago. While the artistic seed was planted at an early age — thanks

to a mother who was a painter and sculptor — Jones studied architecture at the University of Texas, and went into the business for a few years afterward. His paintings and drawings were a hobby, with finished works accumulating in his home until a friend encouraged him to set up a booth at an art show at Reverchon Park in the early 1970s. “I had never made a nickel with my paintings,” he said. “In a few hours, I had no paintings left.” Jones’ popularity grew from there. An investor from Highland C H R I S M C G AT H E Y

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Nathan Jones has been selling his artwork for more than 40 years.

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Family Recipe Puts Spice in Business Venture Entrepreneur gives salsa an Indian flair By Britt E. Stafford

People Newspapers Those who frequent the Whole Foods at Preston Road and Royal Lane might recognize Amee Joshi. The Preston Hollow resident and entrepreneur can often be found handing out samples of Jalsa, her product that started with her mother-in-law’s recipe. After working 20 years in corporate America, and a few years at home, Joshi decided she wanted to go back to work without having to clock in 70 hours a week. Little did she realize the answer was in the salsa recipe her mother-inlaw had given to her on her wedding day. So Joshi launched Jalsa in December 2013. While she got into small stores, such as Bolsa, quickly, it took her six months to make her way to the big retailers. “You can’t be shy,” Joshi said. “You need to be able to hear ‘no thank you,’ and go back two months later and try again.” In June 2014, Joshi’s product hit the Whole Foods shelves. Ever since, she has been sampling her product for anyone willing to try. She’s also sampled and sold her food at the State Fair of Texas for the past two years. “Everyone has a salsa, and you have to win people over,” Joshi said. “The best way to do it is to get it in their

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Preston Hollow resident Amee Joshi incorporates Indian and Tex-Mex flavors into her Jalsa products. mouth.” Along with the flavors and ingredients, the name of her product incorporates Joshi’s family culture. “The name Jalsa means celebration or joy in Hindi,” she said. “It has a lot of fun ways to put it together. Salsa, to me, means joy.” A combination of Indian and TexMex flavors, Jalsa incorporates jala-

peños, tomatoes, cilantro, and green onion. A milder tamarind Jalsa, launched last summer, includes the same ingredients, minus the green onion, and adds a little apple. “It’s not as spicy, has a little bit of sweetness and a little bit of tartness,” Joshi said. She also recommends it as a marinade and cooking sauce. Joshi plans on growing her business

to other stores, and eventually beyond Dallas and to the rest of Texas. While Joshi’s mother-in-law has suffered from dementia, Joshi is proud to be continuing her legacy of combining food and her family’s culture. “That’s what I love about food,” Joshi said. “Food bridges cultures.” Email britt.stafford@ peoplenewspapers.com

Tobian’s Passion for Advocacy Doesn’t Fade With Age By Britt E. Stafford

People Newspapers The word “involved” doesn’t scratch the surface to anyone looking at Beverly Tobian’s resume. Her daughter, Julie Kohn, describes Tobian’s philosophy as, “[living] on the premise that one person can make a difference. She’s seen as a tireless, selfless advocate for those who can’t advocate for themselves.” While she has been recognized for her efforts in women’s rights — most notably with the Maura Women Helping Women Award from the Dallas Women’s Foundation — her interests run a wide gamut. “Everything that I was involved in, women were in-

volved in it as well,” Tobian said. “I was part of lots of women’s organizations. I had lots of service organizations. I’ve been chairman of boards. While you’re doing these things, you don’t think about them, you just do them.” Originally from Nebraska, Tobian’s earlier life was spent in the Midwest, until she met her second husband, who originally hailed from Texas. Today, she resides at the Athena in Preston Hollow. As part of her work with the Women’s Council of Dallas, Tobian rallied a group together to create the Health and Human Services Coalition. The coalition works to keep people aware of changes in programs, funding, and important issues

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Beverly Tobian, 91, has spent her life advocating for those who can’t doit themselves. She continues to do so today. . concerning public welfare. “These things sometimes find themselves because you

see a need and you say, ‘what would develop that need?’” Tobian said. “When you recog-

nize it’s going to grow, you find people who are dedicated, and you find people who are interested in the same things.” While Tobian, 91, admits that she is not as physically active as she used to be, that doesn’t slow down her passion to help others who may not be able to help themselves. Even confined to her wheelchair, she makes a point to meet with each new Dallas city council member, as a part of her dedicated service to the Women’s Issue Network. One example of her constant dedication to women’s rights was the creation of the Beverly Tobian Young Women’s Leadership Scholarship. As

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Lentz’s Book Idea Goes to the Dog By Meredith Diers

Special Contributor Richard Lentz has always been fascinated by dachshunds. So it makes sense that his first children’s book, Life’s Little Lessons By Roo, More Than Just a Dachshund follows his 7-yearold, brown, long-haired dachshund named Roo through life’s challenges — relating the dilemmas facing the diminutive dog to his young human counterparts. Roo’s adventures and trials are divided up into chapters, including a chapter entitled “Sad Times” in which Roo deals with the death of a close friend. “I wanted something a child could read and go through life and say ‘If Roo can do this, I can do this,’” said Lentz, who has owned a landscape lighting company for almost 30 years. The Preston Hollow resident hatched the idea while browsing a bookstore during a vacation in Charleston, S.C., where the lack of children’s books about dachshunds caused him to tap into his

love for creative writing. He wrote the book three years ago, but it took him a while to find the right illustrator. In order to make the artwork in the book colorful and engaging, illustrator Jack Unruh “played with Roo to help with the characterization of his illustrations,” said Lentz. Roo always sat next to Lentz while he was working on the book, and also listened in during all meetings with the pubPreston Hollow resident Richard lisher. Lentz wrote his children’s book from “It was like he was the perspective of his dog, Roo. aware of what was going on throughout the process,” said Lentz. also makes an appearance in the Roo even has his own Twitter book. If he writes a sequel, Lentz account, @RooLentz, which was said, “Heidi is a larger character the brainchild of Lentz’s wife, in the second book.” Annette, a public relations manThe book was published in ager, who figured the account December and is now available could help create awareness for at retailers and at rooslittlelesthe book. Photos of Roo and his sons.com, with a portion of the thoughts are frequently posted. proceeds benefiting various Heidi, Roo’s younger sister, dachshund charities.

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ebruary is an interesting month. Sort of a transition time. We’ve survived the longest, coldest, dreariest month, and the State of the Union, which nobody really thinks is in very great shape — especially in an election year. Our New Year’s resolutions are so over; we’ve backslid into some of those old habits we meant to reform and really, really tried to for a time. So much for the paleo diet or giving up wine. Maybe we’re binge watching Downton Abbey or the next season of House of Cards, but lest I be the cynic, are anybody’s old New Year’s resolutions coming true? Good job, you few, you very few. One thing, however, is certain — my prediction on what’s in the news. It won’t have changed all that much. I predict by February every night we can tune into extreme weather, murders in Chicago, volatility in the stock market, streams of immigrants, ISIS, and “can Donald Trump really say that?” But as the French maxim goes, “La plus ca change, la plus c’est le meme chose.” The more things change, the more they remain the same. Like politics. Presidential politics have never been this nasty with the Trump “jerk” factor, right? Not so much. The only time Americans have agreed on anyone or anything was on George Washington, who thankfully nixed the idea of being called “Your Excellency.” He wanted none of the trappings of court life. Perhaps we need to review that again in the age of the imperial presidency. I don’t think old George was worried about his presidential library when he left office. Remember Rutherford B. Hayes? Of course not. He was only president because of a backroom deal by Southern Democrats in 1876 to throw him the election if military Reconstruction ended and those Yankee soldiers got out of the Solid South. Grover Cleveland? “Ma, Ma where’s Pa?” was the slogan of his opposition to expose a brutal sex scandal and an illegitimate child and his campaign’s cover-up. Yawn. Turned out nobody cared. Andrew Jackson’s wife was scurrilously criticized during the campaign as an “adultress” because her abusive ex-husband

LEN BOURLAND delayed their divorce and she unwittingly married Jackson before it was finalized. Sigh. War hero Gen. U.S. Grant was a notoriously scandal-ridden presidential drunk. Shrug. Even two great statesmen who gave us the Declaration of Independence bitterly attacked each other as “a monarchist” (the Federalist Adams was for a strong centralized government and bank) and Thomas Jefferson as “the offspring of a half-breed squaw.” Of course, neither was true. Jefferson was a Democratic Republican planter who vigorously wanted a more decentralized government and banks with most decisions left to the States. Ahem, sound familiar? Before the age of radio, movies, television, cellphones, and technology, politics was a national entertainment with candidates often delivering lengthy oratorical speeches. Voters were passionate about their candidates, yet who remembers what Millard Fillmore, John Tyler, Chester A. Arthur, William Henry and/ or Benjamin Harrison stood for? Will my grandchildren give a flip about Dick Nixon or Jimmy Carter? Today we have 140 characters (not running for president although it often seems like it), but in the tweets and re-tweets, usually involving Donaldisms, nobody has the attention span to listen to oratory. Methinks the Republic may little note nor long remember most of our “issues” 100 years from now, maybe not even 20 years from now. And who really thinks posting snarky comments about a candidate you don’t like on Facebook will change anybody’s vote? While February may be a short month, it’s going to be a long election year. Might be less stressful to take another stab at going gluten-free or cleaning out the attic or whatever those old resolutions were. La plus ca change. Len Bourland can be reached at len@lenbourland.com.

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Preston Hollow artist Nathan Jones invented a technique he calls “painting with a pencil,” which uses hard lead and no erasing. $1 apiece. He’s since had some prints go for more than $200,000. In 1986, Jones designed and built his current house (along with three others in Preston Hollow), and later added to the property with a studio and gallery where he spends most of his time. As a golf aficionado, he also invented the Jet Caadee, a mechanism for cleaning balls and clubs,

and even launched a company to manufacture and sell it. Yet it’s art that remains the constant for Jones after all these years, not only as a career but as a creative outlet. “You get rid of all this stress. When an artist has a brush in his hands, his mind is totally tranquil,” he said. “That’s something I won’t give up.”

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CONTINUED FROM 32 a surprise for her 80th birthday, Kohn decided to give a gift that would allow her mother an opportunity to make a serious impact on one person’s life. “I wanted to do something that was very important to her,” Kohn said. “At the time, we were looking for an opportunity to mentor a young wom-

an. That was perfect for what her mission was.” Along with a few of Tobian’s friends, Kohn managed to raise $15,000 from the community. The scholarship was used to allow three women in the nonprofit sector to participate in the Leadership Dallas program, to help train the next generation of women leaders. Regardless of the issue, give

Tobian a cause, and she will do what it takes to find a solution. “We could not get her insurance company to pay the benefits she had been paying in for 20 years,” Kohn recalled. “Mom fired off a three-page letter to the top people she could find and they reviewed her case. To do that at 90 and still be an advocate is pretty amazing.”

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EXTRAORDINARY HOMES

3704 Alice Circle | $6,995,000 JONATHAN ROSEN | 214.927.1313 | jrosen@briggsfreeman.com

oel Allison can honestly say he’s never worked a day in his life. And yet, he has dedicated more than 40 years to healthcare administration and now leads the largest nonprofit health system in Texas. How does he find so much joy in his work? Allison says it’s twofold: First, he feels called by God to the ministry of healing through healthcare administration; secondly, he has a passion for what he does. He cares about the patients his company helps and the men and women he works with directly. In turn, Allison is inspired by his colleagues who are similarly committed to serving others.

6311 Northport Drive | $6,350,000 ELLY SACHS HOLDER | 214.267.6708 | eholder@briggsfreeman.com Key Coker, CEO, BBVA Compass Dallas

fter working more than 36 years in banking Key Coker knows the business inside and out. Even still, he strives to learn, grow and be a better leader today than he was yesterday. A desire to continually improve was instilled in Coker by both his father and influential mentors. He creates a culture of transparency, allowing employees to easily track BBVA’s progress and how their individual work contributes to the organization at large. He also regularly celebrates and recognizes his employees – a task he deems easy, as it is his employees’ dedication that inspires him daily.

5611 Stonegate Road | $1,395,000 BECKY FREY | 214.536.4727 | bfrey@briggsfreeman.com

Bryan Dunagan, Senior Pastor, Highland Park Presbyterian Church

F 3208 Marquette Street | SOLD - Represented Buyer ALEX TRUSLER | 214.755.8180 | atrusler@briggsfreeman.com

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or Bryan Dunagan, it’s all about the people. He moved back to Dallas a year ago and found a vibrant community of Christians committed to living beyond themselves. Seeing people’s lives changed because they are part of something greater than themselves is the best part of Dunagan’s job. He finds it incredibly inspiring to be invited into the process of transformation by people in his church and sees his role as one in which he listens and in turn encourages them to pursue their God-sized dreams.

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EXTRAORDINARY LIVES

Joel Allison, CEO, Baylor Scott and White