Preston Hollow People - April 2014

Preston Hollow People

POSTAL CUSTOMER

PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID DALLAS, TX PERMIT NO. 3210

homeS

APRIL 2014 I Vol. 9, No. 3 Prestonhollowpeople.com facebook.com/phpeople @phollowpeople

SIX LOCAL FAMILIES OPEN THEIR HOMES IN THE LATEST HOMES & DESIGN MAGAZINE R E TA I l

Who Is This Guy?

31 Flavors Coming Back to Preston Center 18 SocIETY

Dallas Symphony Debs Make Their Dips 26 SpoRTS

Ursuline Will Finally Have Home-Field Advantage 38

HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL GRAD JOHN ARNOLD FUNDS HOME-RULE INITIATIVE 8

SChoolS

Greenhill Short Films Impress Judges at Film Festivals 15

BuSineSS

Tavern vs. Tavern: We Compare Two Area Dive Bars 16

CampS

Camp Lonehollow’s Director Answers Parents’ FAQs 24

OYSTER PERPETUAL L ADY-DATEJUST PE ARLMASTER

2 APRIL 2014

coNTENTS from the puBliSher

Water, Water Everywhere ...

rolex

oyster perpetual, lady-datejust and pearlmaster are trademarks.

I just returned from California, where my four sisters and I gathered for our “Sister Palooza,” as we’ve coined our annual retreat (therapy session). This was our fourth installment. Per usual, we ate too much, we over-indulged in the vino, we laughed a lot, cried and bitched some, but mostly we were grateful to be together and in such a beautiful locale.

I love Texas, but California is my birth place, and I try to go back once a year, I’m always awestruck by the vastness of the ocean. The house we rented was on the coast, and our view from the deck was just spectacular. We saw dolphins frolicking, sea otters, and all kinds of birds. I sat for hours, staring at the water and allowing it to memorize me. I thought about the irony of this massive body of water being next to California, which is in a severe drought. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, California is coming off its warmest winter on record, adding to a three-year dry spell that is certain to have shattering effects on the state and elsewhere.

Two of my sisters live in California, so water conservation was enforced in our temporary home. Not to get too graphic, but If you saw the movie Meet the Fockers, you may recall this line from Bernie Focker (Dustin Hoffman): “If it’s yellow, let it mellow. If it’s brown, flush it down.” This was not the first time I lived by this model of conservation; I remember getting in trouble as a kid for running the shower too long. That may have had something to do with our large family and economics, but I do recall that wasting anything was akin to a sin.

Back in Texas — where some families enjoy waterfront living in the heart

POLICE.............................. 4 SCHOOLS.......................... 8 BUSINESS ....................... 16 DINING ........................... 18

pat m a r t i n

“ I RE mE mBE R GET T IN G IN T Ro UBl E AS A KID Fo R RUN N IN G T h E S h oW E R To o lo N G. ”

of Dallas (see our Homes & Design magazine in this issue) — we aren’t currently in as much despair, but we’re not that far off. I just saw a report on the local news that the water levels at Lakes Granbury, Nocona, and Ray Hubbard have reach new record lows. They showed an image of a dock with a half-dozen boats sitting in their slips on the dry lake bottom.

I plan to be a little more conscious, and try not to waste water, and I’ll probably save some money while I’m at it.

Pat Martin, Publisher pat.martin@ peoplenewspapers.com

RETAIL ........................... 20 CAMPS ............................ 23 SOCIETY ......................... 26 LIVING WELL ................31

COMMUNITY ..............

COMMENTARY ...........

CLASSIFIEDS ...............

SPORTS............................

Preston Hollow People

ANTEKSHOME.COM | 214.528.5567

O P E N 1 0 A M T O 5 P M M O N D AY T H R U S AT U R D AY 1135 DRAGON ST | DALLAS, TX 75207

EDITORIAL

O P E R AT I O N S

A DV E R T I S I N G

Editor Dan Koller

Associate Publisher Dorothy Wood

Senior Marketing Consultants

Senior Editor Todd Jorgenson

Business Manager Alma Ritter

Kim Hurmis Kate Martin

Art Director Elizabeth Ygartua

Distribution Manager Don Hancock

Marketing Consultants

Consulting Editor Jeff Bowden Interns Claire Casner Angel Cordova Marley Malenfant

Administrative Assistant Monica Lake

Clarke Dvoskin Geraldine Galentree Cam Willis Intern Marissa Lopez

34 37 38 38

Publisher: Patricia Martin

Preston Hollow People is published APRILly by CITY NEWSPAPERS LP, an affiliate of D Magazine Partners LP, 750 N. Saint Paul St., Suite 2100, Dallas, TX 75201. Copyright 2014. All rights reserved. No reproduction without permission. Submissions to the editor may be sent via e-mail to editor@peoplenewspapers.com. Correspondence must include writer’s name and contact number.

Main phone number, 214-739-2244

People Newspapers are printed on recycled paper. Help us show love for the earth by recycling this newspaper and any magazines from the D family to which you subscribe.

10245 Strait Lane SOLD - Represented Buyer Julie Pillans | 214-803-6323

Representing the finest homes for nearly 70 years.

9525 Alva Court | $4,999,999 Mary Poss | 214-692-000

12269 Pecan Forest | $4,299,000 Celeste Williams and Bettie Abio 214-692-0000

3612 Villanova | $2,799,000 Penny Rivenbark Patton | 214-632-0805

3408 Purdue | $1,725,000 Victoria Barr | 214-692-0000

6510 Northwood | $1,549,000 Kay Weeks | 214-676-8230

5220 Westgrove | $1,195,000 Linda Jordan Hobbs | 214-535-3732

6703 Chevy Chase | $1,099,000 Kay Weeks | 214-676-8230

6406 Forest Creek | $1,050,000 Paula Wier Scofield | 214-232-0562

6536 Lake Circle Drive | $989,000 Carolyn Albers Black | 214-692-0000

Ebby.Com

Ebby’s Little White House | 214-210-1500 Ebby Preston Center | 214-692-0000 Ebby Lakewood | 214-826-0316 Ebby White Rock/Lake Highlands | 214-341-0330

©2014. Equal Housing Opportunity.

4 APRIL 2014

polIcE S KU LD U GGE RY of the M O N T H PINS SHOULD SPLIT, NOT THE BALLS Between 12:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on March 13, a thief entered an unlocked silver 2002 Toyota SUV in the 6700 block of Lupton Drive and stole two orangeand-black bowling balls, valued at $300, along with two pairs of bowling shoes and cases, valued at $250.

K e e p i n G ta B S

Armed Robbers Strike Twice In 2 Days in Preston Hollow

W

e can all be thankful that when two Preston Hollow businesses were robbed in broad daylight on consecutive days in early March, stolen property was the only casualty. Employees and patrons at both locations likely were given quite a scare, but didn’t sustain any injuries or worse.

To recap, at 3:30 p.m. on March 4, a gunman walked into Cellular World in Preston Center and ordered everyone to get on the floor. The robber forced at least two people into a closet, then told an employee to open a safe. He fled in a silver 2014 Toyota Camry with 25 phones with an estimated total value of $14,000, plus $161.03 in cash.

The next day, at 9:51 a.m., two masked gunmen robbed

WHO WILL BE VOTED BEST IN DALLAS?

toDD jorGenSon the Capital One bank in the 5300 block of Forest Lane.

They ordered everyone to get on the floor before pointing their handguns at two employees. One robber jumped over the counter and told a teller to give him “hundreds.” They fled in a silver two-door car.

It’s important to note that police haven’t identified any connection between the two incidents, but they haven’t made any arrests, either. Be safe out there.

dmagazine.com/BoBD2014 VOTING BEGINS MARCH 24

n o ta B l e i n C i D e n t S BuSineSS CrimeS March 2 Between 11 a.m. and noon, a thief stole a silver 2011 Lexus hatchback, valued at $28,000, from a parking lot at Preston Center. The thief took a set of keys from an unlocked locker in the women’s locker room at a health club. A $200 cell phone was inside the car. At the same time, keys to a white 2012 Toyota sedan were taken from the same locker room, but that car wasn’t reported stolen.

March 7 Between noon and 3 p.m., a thief stole a $19,995 ring, $300 cash, and a set of keys from Village Goldsmith Antiques in the 5300 block of Forest Lane. The pilfered accessory was made of 14-karat gold and featured a 3.19-carat diamond.

March 10 Between 8 and 9:30 p.m., a thief stole a $35,000 silver 2007 Ford pickup at NorthPark Center. Among the contents of the vehicle were a $500 Glock 40-caliber pistol, a $500 Smith & Wesson Governor revolver, and 400 rounds of ammunition.

March 11 At 1 p.m., a thief entered a cosmetics store at Preston Forest Village asking to use the restroom. An employee pointed toward the back of the store, and moments later heard some strange noises.

After the thief left the store, the employee noticed a $500 Louis Vuitton wallet had been stolen from a purse, along with $200 in cash.

50

Value, in dollars, of a “green, leafy substance” found at a house in the 5300 block of Walnut Hill Lane on March 7.

Also found were a $50 phone, a $20 pipe, and a tupperware container.

WANT To READ moRE cRImES? SIGN Up FoR oUR WEEKlY polIcE REpoRT E-NEWSlETTER prestonhollowpeople. com/policereport

reSiDential CrimeS March 3 Between noon and 3 p.m., a thief stole a 12-foot trailer valued at $2,000 from a rear driveway in the 10700 block of Bushire Drive. The trailer had been secured to a utility shed via a cable lock, which the thief cut. The trailer held a $100 spare tire, two sawhorses with a total value of $20, a $20 silver tarp, and a $25 padlock.

The victim said this is the third time he’s had a trailer stolen in as many years.

March 12 Between 1 and 5 p.m., a burglar entered a house in the 7200 block of Briarmeadow Drive through an open window and stole a $1,000 Vizio 42inch flat-screen television and $80 in cash.

March 13 Between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m., a burglar used a spare key hidden on the patio to enter a house in the 12600 block of Harriet Circle. The thief ransacked a bedroom and stole an $1,800 Samsung 47inch flat-screen television, a $500 personalized Texas A&M class ring, and $500 worth of assorted jewelry.

March 14 Between 5:30 p.m. on March 13 and 9:20 a.m. on March 14, a burglar broke into a silver 2011 Ford SUV in the 7200 block of Centenary Avenue and stole two headrests with built-in DVD players, valued at $2,000. The vehicle owner said she might have left the car unlocked overnight.

Available Spring 2014

The all-new 2015 Escalade, with service a century in the making.

Dallas / Grapevine / SewellCadillac.com

The Leaders in Luxury Real Estate Top Producers for Dave Perry-Miller & Associates 2013 Selling $1.8 Billion in 2013

Top Producers for the Preston Center Office

Top Producers for the Park Cities Office

Karen Fry, Laura Michelle ( Top Individual Units), Frada Sandler, Gayl Braymer (Braymer/Thayer Group-Top Team Sales), Mark Cain (Top Individual Sales), Jennifer Miller (Top Group Units & Sales), Gaynelle Henger, Kim & Taylor Gromatzky

Kathy Myers, Jeremy Whiteker (Top Individual Units), Brian Smith, Mary Ann Collins, Jennifer Haddock, Paige & Curt Elliott (Top Team Units & Sales), Debbie Sherrington, Carolyn Vandagriff, Sissy Pardue, Phyllis Glover (Phyllis Glover Group-Top Group Units & Sales), Sharon Quist, Julie Provenzano

Not Pictured: Jonathan Thayer (Top Team Sales), Diane Gruber, Jeff Updike & Weston Pugh (Updike/Pugh-Top Team Units)

Not Pictured: Lisa and Kristi Johnson, Patricia Massey, Lacy Schultz, and Stephen Collins (Top Individual Sales)

Top Producers for the InTown Office

Top Producers for the Highland Park Office

Melissa O’Brien, Kathy Hewitt, Steve Habgood and Brian Bleeker (Hewitt & HabgoodGroup-Top Group Units & Sales); Frances Jacobs, Brandon Fleeman, Joseph Gullotto, Nadine Kelsall-Meyer (Top Individual Units & Sales), Christopher Miller, Trina Rothwell, Paul Layne, Macy Riley, Henry Barber, Jessica Hill and Emily Ray-Porter

Ralph Randall, Chris Hickman (Hickman+Weber-Top Team Units and Sales), Stephen Pryor, Brady Moore (Top Individual Units & Sales), Tom Rhodes, jr (The Rhodes Group-Top Group Units & Sales)

Not Pictured: Jarrad Barnes, Tricia Weiner, Stephene Dunbar, Beth Borman, Michael Zahn, and Craig Merriman

Not Pictured: Gianna Cerullo, John Weber (Hickman+Weber-Top Team Units & Sales), Jane Gordon, Mysti Stewart, Betty Crawford, Marlene Jaffe; Dan Rhodes, Burton Rhodes, Thomas Rhodes, Neil Broussard (The Rhodes Group-Top Group Units & Sales)

Top Producers for the Lakewood Office

Management

Susan Wheeler & Wes Wheeler (Top Team Units and Sales), Meg Skinner, Alex Simpson, Nancy Johnson (Top Individual Units & Sales), Scott Jackson (Jackson Team-Top Group Units & Sales), Marissa Fontanez

Lee Thomas (Manager of Park Cities and Lakewood Offices),

Not Pictured: Ashley Rasmussen, Glenda Jackson, Lauren Moore and Wendy Nevitt (Jackson Team-Top Group Units & Sales)

Bud Bush (General Manager and Manager of Preston Center & Highland Park Offices)

Becky Connatser (Manager of InTown Office), Dave Perry-Miller (Company Founder),

DavePerryMiller.com PRESTON CENTER | 214.369.6000

HIGHLAND PARK | 214.526.6600

INTOWN | 214.303.1133

PARK CITIES | 214.522.3838

LAKEWOOD | 214.522.3838

THE RESIDENCES AT THE RITZ-CARLTON | $3,850,000-$895,000

From penthouse to pied-a-terre. 5-star Uptown hotel amenities, restaurant, valet, room service Sharon Quist | 214.695.9595

2200 VICTORY #2202 | $1,425,000

3 BR at The House in Victory Park with oversized terrace Jarrad Barnes | 214.797.1900

6607 DESCO | $2,500,000

Contemporary 4 bedroom, 5 baths, Amazing Kitchen, Media, 3 car attached, 0.5 acres Paige & Curt Elliot | 214.675.8353

5504 W. University | $1,249,000

6 BR, 5.1 bath, 2 LA, 0.36 corner lot in Greenway Parks Kim & Taylor Gromatzky | 214.802.5025

3716 MARQUETTE | Price Upon Request

Fresh interiors 2014, white marble kitchen/master bath, 70 ft. lot just a walk from Hyer Jennifer Miller | 214.701.7717

5 EASTSHORE | $1,097,000

Views of Lake Ray Hubbard 20 min. from Downtown Dallas Ronda Needham | 214.801.5828

4036 PURDUE | $1,549,000

Traditional 5 bedroom, 5.1 baths, formals, den, gameroom, 2 car attached Paige & Curt Elliot | 214.675.8353

marketing properties of quality and character

6530 TULIP | $1,290,000

Beautiful 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home built in 2001 with covered patio & a pool sized yard Maureen McPherson | 214.680.0569

2801 MIDDLE GATE | $1,065,000

5 BR - exquisite quality, craftsmanship & salt water pool Eileen Hudnall | 214.288.7774

4 Grantley Court | $980,000

Traditional Home w/ luxury finishes, master +1 BR down, 4 LAs & a sparkling pool Eloise & James Martin | 972.733.7197

1154 HUNTERS HAVEN | $695,000

Custom in Falcon Wood Estates .67 acre 4BR, 4.5 Bath w/ pool Andy Steingasser | 214.693.2639

7817 NORTHHAVEN | $459,900

4 BR, 3 bath home with hardwoods & outdoor kitchen Patricia Massey & Jennifer Haddock | 214.762.6213

DavePerryMiller.com PRESTON CENTER | 214.369.6000

HIGHLAND PARK | 214.526.6600

INTOWN | 214.303.1133

PARK CITIES | 214.522.3838

LAKEWOOD | 214.522.3838

8 APRIL 2014

S c h o o lS

MONEY MAN REMAINS MYSTERIOUS Hillcrest grad’s fortune funds charter effort

DallaS iSD

Support Our Public Schools has hurdles A 1995 law allows a school district to adopt home rule if: ■ 5 percent of the district’s registered voters petition the school board to appoint a 15-member charter commission.

■ The commission drafts a charter that is approved by the Texas Education Commissioner.

■ The draft charter is approved by a majority of the district’s voters in an election with a turnout of at least 25 percent.

By Jacie Scott

Special Contributor Since Support Our Public Schools began making headlines on the first day of March, only one of the nonprofit’s financial backers has been identified: John Arnold, a 1992 graduate of Hillcrest High School.

The group is seeking to turn Dallas ISD into a home-rule district, thereby freeing it from some state oversight. Ideally, we would have asked Arnold directly what interest he has in such an effort. But the spokeswoman for the Laura and John Arnold Foundation declined our request to interview the Houston billionaire. So we turned to some of his Hillcrest classmates and previously published reports for background.

Little is known about the former hedge fund manager aside from his net worth, a whopping $2.9 billion according to Forbes. Those who knew him have little to say, and those who are closest to him are rather protective, opting to keep quiet.

Arnold grew up in a world far from the one he lives in now. Before he hit it rich as a trader for Enron — which paid him a reported $8 million bonus in 2001, only months before the company declared bankruptcy — Arnold was a shy lad, growing up in an upper middle-class neighborhood near the intersection of Preston Road and Forest Lane. His father, who died when Arnold was a teenager, was a lawyer; his mother was an accountant. Arnold is a product of Dallas’ public schools, from his days at Polk Elementary through his diploma from Hillcrest.

What do classmates remember most?

His intelligence.

“I had two AP classes my senior year that he probably had as a freshman,” John Engleman joked.

Alex Rivera described his former classmate as a stand-up guy who was a bit of an introvert.

“He was definitely head-and-shoulders above most of our class,” Rivera said.

“He was just that bright of a guy.”

Arnold didn’t run with any one crowd at Hillcrest. Although he has funded plenty of politicians on both sides of the aisle as an adult, student government wasn’t appealing at the time. He was a fabulous soccer player, former teammate Sylvan Bednar said, but Bednar wouldn’t

Group’s board includes W.T. White grads’ mom The five founders of Support Our Public Schools include graduates of Lincoln, South Oak Cliff, Spruce, and Woodrow Wilson high schools. The only connection to any Preston Hollow-area schools is Louisa Meyer, whose sons graduated from W.T. White. She has served on DISD’s Citizens Budget Review Commission. One of her sons and his wife are DISD teachers; another son plans to become one.

To hear his classmates tell it, billionaire John Arnold studied hard at Hillcrest High.

Morath’s opponents drop out of election

go as far as to call him a jock. He was a well-liked guy, but no Mr. Popularity.

“He was just a genuinely good guy,” Bednar said. “Nothing crazy.”

Numbers were his thing. He was active in the math club, participating in competitions that tested his ability to work advanced problems under time constraints. Thus, his career choice was no surprise. Arnold graduated from Vanderbilt University, where he majored in math and economics, in only three years.

He began his work with Enron in 1995.

In a 2002 profile of Arnold, The New York Times reported that he was personally responsible for $750 million in profits the previous year; a rival trader compared Enron to the Yankees and Arnold to Babe Ruth. By the time his Hillcrest class reunited in 2002, Arnold was launching his own hedge fund, Centaurus Advisors.

“He just kind of flew under the radar, so to speak,” Rivera said. “We had no idea

Mike Morath, who planted the seeds for Support Our Public Schools and connected the group to financier John Arnold, was elected in 2011 without an opponent. His District 2 includes the south and east portions of Preston Hollow.

Morath is up for re-election on May 10, and he had two opponents at one point. But Matthew Barnebey withdrew his candidacy before the Feb. 28 filing deadline. News of Support Our Public Schools broke the next day.

By the following Monday, Sabrina Martinez Harrison also withdrew, citing “unforeseen travel and business obligations.”

— Dan Koller

P H O T O S F R O M H i L LC R e S T ’ S PA N T H e R y e A R B O O K

until we all got together for our 10-year and found out he’s, like, worth a billion bucks. We were like, ‘Wait, what?’”

Because Arnold made a significant amount of money in the same year that Enron scandalously collapsed, he’s gone to great lengths to assure he had no involvement with the company’s illegal dealings.

“I cooperated in every one of those investigations,” he told The Sacramento Bee in an interview last year.

Arnold worked to distance himself from the shadow of Enron and build his fund. By his 20-year class reunion, which he did not attend, Arnold was retired.

He announced his departure from the hedge-fund business at the ripe age of 38, a move that surprised many in the industry, and shifted his focus to giving.

Arnold and his wife, Laura, signed Bill Gates’ and Warren Buffett’s Giving

ContinueD on 10

What do you do with the hottest real estate market in years? Cook.

Virginia Cook agents have some of the most extensive training of any North Texas brokerage group. Whether you’re newly arrived from out of state or moving within a neighborhood you’ve loved for years, choose a Realtor with a gift for matching your needs and tastes with precisely the right home for this exciting new chapter in your life. www.virginiacook.com

LU X U R Y P R O P E R T I E S

N IO PT O

3419 Lindenwood Ave

6222 Stefani Dr

7030 Stone Meadow Dr

9934 Hathaway St

$2,795,000 Proposed new construction for 5300 square foot living area 4 or 5 bedrooms. Opportunity available to build a custom home by Builder Ellen Grasso or to purchase the lot outright.

$2,299,000 New Mediterranean with transitional lines and exceptional style. Geothermal construction! Fabulous back yard large enough for play yard and pool. Outdoor living area. Fresh look influenced by designer.

$1,999,500 Rarely found magnificent Traditional home with the utmost attention to detail and security in Exclusive Lake Forest.The Grounds include a 50 ft salt water Lap Pool, 16 Fountains, Garden + Spa.

BR down 3 BR up all with own bath and WIC. Carrara

Greg Pape

Simone Jeanes

Karen Smiley

Greg Pape

214.546.4066

214.616.9559

214.850.4318

$1,895,000 Fabulous design of views and light. Master marble in Island Kitchen and Master bath.

G IN D N PE

LD SO 6523 Prestonshire Ln

7004 Lake Edge Dr

2430 Victory Park Ln #3104

$1,850,000 Current, fresh, bright! Stellar location. What

$1,698,000 Remarkable build to suit opportunity on a

your buyers have been asking for: huge yard + pool!

private cul-de-sac lot in prestigious, gated Lake Forest!

GORGEOUS! Venetian plaster DR adjoins a wine room.

Plans offered by Bella Vita Custom Homes!

Simone Jeanes

Margot Tschantz

214.616.9559

972.743.2891

$1,550,000 Fabulous custom on creek lot. Professionally

Lois Woodward

Pam Woods

972.980.0825

landscaped for perennial green plants. Outdoor living area has fireplace, gas lanterns and built-in grill.

972.380.3438

N IO PT O

6207 Deloache Ave

40 Kennington Ct

$1,675,000 Slick, sophistication best describes this stunning unit on the 31st floor of the W Residence.

Feast in panorama views of the Dallas skyline in the central business district as well as the Calitrava Bridge.

LD SO

G IN D N PE 6254 Prestonshire Ln

214.546.4066

6246 Northwood Rd

8507 Swananoah Rd

$1,375,000 Charming Tudor on spacious lushly treed & landscaped lot in upscale Preston Hollow neighborhood.

Detached quarters (412 SF per Tax)! Circular drive! Light and bright!

$1,300,000 Charming traditional home on a 100X250 lot. An addition to the original home added in 1980.

Numerous updates throught. Master bedroom with sitting area.

$1,175,000 Wonderfully updated 5-bedroom home on oversized Preston Hollow area lot. Open kitchen serves two large living areas. Granite & stainless, tons of serving area.

$1,295,000 Bluffview charm! Income producing guest house with private patio & covered parking too!

Separate private office! Beautiful grounds over half-acre125x210 + pool + built-in grill.

Richard Killinger

Elaine Betcher

Kyle Rovinsky

Karen Marti-Hale

972.381.6972

214.695.6756

972.989.8568

13349 Meadowside Dr

6431 Desco Dr

LD SO

LD SO

2929 Fondren Dr

214.236.5177

7272 Paldao Dr

$1,199,000 Beautiful move-in ready custom home in UP schools with 4 bdrms, study & gameroom.Wood floors throught first level. Electric gated driveway. Brick and stone construction.

$849,000 Exceptional .96 heavily treed lot with updated family home. Seller raised ceiling height during extensive renovation. Sit outside on the 28 stone covered patio viewing gorgeous large pool.

$825,000 One story GEM with updated baths and kitchen but not recent.Hardwoods, plantation shutters light and bright and open floor plan. Granite kitchen Carrara marble master bath jetted tub.

$720,000 First time on the market-Stately home of the

Laura Graves

Doris Bonvino

Greg Pape

Mayo Redpath

214.802.1729

PARK CITIES 5950 Sherry Ln, Dallas,TX 75225 | 214.696.8877

972.740.0114

NORTH DALLAS 6060 Forest Ln, Dallas,TX 75230 | 214.750.7373

214.546.4066

developer of Northwood Hills. Spacious rooms, custom millwork & special features throughout.

469.231.7592

10 APRIL 2014 ContinueD from 8 Pledge, a promise to dedicate the majority of their wealth to charity. Their foundation was established in 2008 with the mission of producing “substantial, widespread, and lasting reforms that will maximize

opportunities and minimize injustice” in society.

The Laura and John Arnold Foundation’s website lists a 10-point “Philosophy of Philanthropy.” The first point: “Philanthropy should seek transformational change, not incremental change.” The third one: “Philan-

thropy should think big, take risks, and be aggressive and highly goal-oriented.”

Those beliefs certainly line up with the initiative created by Support Our Public Schools. If the group gathers enough signatures, the DISD Board of Trustees would have to appoint a

15-member commission to draft a new charter. Pending approval by the Texas Education Agency and then voters, that charter could change everything from what the district teaches to how it is governed.

Arnold has made a lot of headlines — many of them

above unflattering articles — because of his support for efforts to reform pension systems for public employees in California, Rhode Island, and other states.

That may raise the eyebrows of Dallas teachers, whose union leaders are already wary of the Support Our Public Schools initiative. But the 1995 state law that allows the establishment of a home-rule district explicitly says that qualified employees shall still be covered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

Pension reform is only one of the Arnold Foundation’s areas of focus. Another is K-12 education. The foundation’s website touts the “portfolio model school management structure,” which allows school leaders to “select their own curriculum and materials, hire teachers and staff, and control the campus budget.”

“ W E h AD N o ID E A UN T Il W E All GoT To GET h E R Fo R o UR 10-Y E AR AN D Fo UN D o UT h E ’ S , l IKE , Wo RT h A BIll Io N BUcKS . ”

Everything about us is new, including our concept of care.

A lE X RIVER A

Opening Spring 2014.

Our new hospital was created with a vision: to treat patients with the most advanced technologies and treat caregivers with respect.

It’s our way of creating an unsurpassed experience for our patients and those who care for them. To us, health care doesn’t get healthier than that.

To learn more or to join our team, visit WalnutHillMC.com or call 972.863.6000

Improving health. Enriching lives.

7502 Greenville Ave. | Dallas, Texas 75231

Cardiothoracic Services • Minimally Invasive Services General Surgery • Intensive Care • Emergency Care • Imaging Services Follow us

WHMC Launch Ad_PCP_April.indd 1

3/13/14 9:09 AM

DISD Trustee Mike Morath, who says he encouraged the creation of Support Our Public Schools after researching the 1995 law, connected Arnold with the nonprofit’s five board members, despite never meeting the billionaire face-to-face.

“His organization has supported public-school reform initiatives in the past, and I knew he was a Hillcrest grad,” Morath said. “I knew he had deep Dallas roots. So, I thought the organization might be interested in that.”

If Support Our Public Schools is successful, the funding of this mysterious Hillcrest graduate will have played a key role.

“If he’s willing to back it, then he probably sees something that could work for the district,” Rivera said. “I just can’t see him giving money away blindly.”

Email jacie.scott@gmail.com

A DAY FOR KIDS TO BE PART OF THE ART The second-annual family fundraiser and art discovery day at the Nasher, benefiting the Nasher Sculpture Center’s education programs.

SundaY, april 27, 2014 / 1-4 pm Advance tickets required.

Featured local and national artiStS: Morehshin Allahyari / Christopher Blay / Matt Clark The Color Condition (Marianne Newsom & Sunny Sliger) / Kyle Hobratschk / Jason Kraus / Vicki Meek / Ruben Ochoa Robyn O’Neil / John Holt Smith co-chairS: Tonya and Todd Ramsey, Children Truett, Maggie, and Berkeley Courtney and Jeff Sinelli, Children Story and Sky More info at nashersculpturecenter.org/the-great-create

12 APRIL 2014

S ch o o ls

St. Monica Honors Coach With New Scholarship The St. Monica School Endowment Trust recently hosted an alumni football game and tailgate party to kick off the Dave Gross Scholarship Fund.

The event honored Gross, who has given more than 50 years of committed service to St. Monica Catholic School. Alumni from the 1960s to today came out to show support, by either playing in the flag football game, participating as a cheerleader, or simply cheering on the sidelines as a fan.

The scholarship was started by alumni as a way to continue Gross’ legacy and give others the opportunity to excel in St. Monica athletics and academics. Once the scholarship is fully endowed, it will be an annual scholarship for two current St. Monica middle school students who show athletic and academic excellence.

A little more than $27,000 has been raised, but $50,000 is needed to make the scholarship a reality. If you are interested in

Hannah Hamer, Sarah Schwarz, fifth-grader teacher Sally Reilly, Coach Dave Gross, Jillian Brown, Lily Marshall, and Chandler Williams helping support the scholarship, go to stmonicaschool.org, click on “Supporting SMS” and then “St. Monica School Endowment Trust.”

The St. Monica School Endowment Trust is a separately organized 501(c)3 nonprofit entity, set up to ensure the financial health of St. Monica School and

enhance education offerings.

St. Monica has been educating the children of its parish and the Dallas community since 1955. It is one of the larg-

est Catholic schools in the state, with 810 children enrolled in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.

— From Staff Reports

Are you uninsured?

Learn about affordable health insurance options.

You can get free in-person help with a trained professional.

Sign up for a plan that fits you, your family and your budget.

Where: 9550 Forest Lane, Suite 502 Dallas, TX 75243 When: Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm; Sat, 10am-6pm Contact us at 469-435-9058

HealthCare.gov

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MARCH 28-APRIL 13

BARBER of SEVILLE

the

one of the funniest operas ever composed!

dallasopera.org/people 214.443.1000 The official airline of the Dallas Opera

14 APRIL 2014

S ch o o ls

Swimmer Finds a Home at Hillcrest Brandt swims for Panthers while making music at DISD arts campus

By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers What do you do if you’re an athlete at a school with no sports? If you’re Rebecca Brandt, you compete for a school you’ve never attended.

There’s nothing shady about that tactic for the Preston Hollow resident, who is a freshman at the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Brandt attends the DISD arts magnet because of her passion for playing the violin. Yet she’s also been a competitive swimmer for many years, and had to find another pool in which to pursue her passion.

So Brandt began competing with the swimming team at Hillcrest, the school nearest to her house. And she made a splash almost immediately, reaching the finals in both the 100-yard butterfly and 200 individual medley at the UIL Class 4A meet in February in Austin.

“Not many people in my school do sports, but people told me high school swimming was really fun,” Brandt said.

Brandt, 15, has been involved in both swimming and music since a very young age. She

C hr i s M c G ath e y

Rebecca Brandt qualified for the finals in two events at the Class 4A state swimming meet in February. also tried gymnastics and soccer, but she decided to take up swimming in part because of her older sister, Claire, a former Greenhill standout who is now a sophomore at Texas A&M. She also followed Claire to the prestigious Dallas Mustangs select program, where Brandt is now one of the youngest members of the elite-level national team. She specializes in the butterfly, especially at middle distances, although her versatility also makes her a fit for the IM.

“She can pretty much swim any event, when she puts her mind to it and gets into race mode,” said Mustangs head coach Mook Rhodenbaugh.

“She’s got the talent to take it as far as she wants.”

Brandt attended Greenhill through seventh grade before enrolling at DISD’s Travis Academy. She said her new teammates at Hillcrest have been welcoming, even though the school doesn’t have a fulltime coach and has never been

a power in the sport.

At the state meet, Brandt finished fourth in the 100 butterfly, just 0.03 seconds off the podium. The meet came less than two weeks after the death of her father, Jay, who was a Mustangs board officer. She said swimming became an effective coping mechanism.

“I let him push me through the pool,” Brandt said. “I’m doing it for him.”

Email todd.jorgenson@ peoplenewspapers.com

Covenant Senior Excels on Track, in Field

By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers For Colby Boozer, athletic success can be traced in large part to time management.

The Preston Hollow resident is a senior at the Covenant School, where he has competed at the varsity level in football, baseball, and track since his freshman year.

The latter two sports overlap during the spring, which is where Boozer’s maturity and self-discipline allow him to excel simultaneously on the field and in the classroom.

“It takes a lot of devotion,”

Boozer said. “I wouldn’t be able to do it if I wasn’t passionate about all of those sports.”

By now, he’s familiar with the spring routine. In a typical day, school gets out at 3 p.m., after which Boozer heads to baseball practice. That finishes up around 5:30, when he changes clothes and starts working out on the track for an hour or two, sometimes by himself. He gets home about 8:30, when he eats dinner and does his homework before bed. The next day, it starts all over again.

“It’s definitely teaching me time management and how to be patient with myself,” Boozer

said. Boozer has been a standout in all three sports for the Knights. In the fall, he was an all-state utility back and defensive end while scoring 40 touchdowns for Covenant’s state champion six-man football team. Last spring, he won a TAPPS 2A state title in the 200 meters and was runner-up in the 100. He also was an all-district selection in baseball.

“A lot of it is his determination,” said Covenant athletic director Brice Helton, who coaches Boozer in football and track.

“A lot of high school kids will put in the time, but Colby pushes himself so hard and is never

Colby Boozer won two medals last year at the TAPPS state meet. satisfied.”

Boozer still has some goals before he graduates this spring.

He would like to win two indi-

vidual gold medals at the state track meet, along with a third as the anchor leg in the 4x200 relay.

APRIL 2014 15

S CHOOLS

Students’ Short Films Win Big Awards G r e e n h i l l at S X S W

By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers There aren’t any Oscar statuettes in the trophy case at Greenhill School, nor are there any big-budget movie studio offices, but there might be some future members of Hollywood’s finest walking the hallways.

The school has become a hotbed for student filmmakers thanks to a visual-arts program that has given students a rare opportunity to make short films and have them screened in front of an audience.

In March, Greenhill had five shorts screen as part of a statewide compilation of student films at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin. And in April, three others will be shown as part of a similar compendium at the Dallas International Film Festival.

The projects are produced and edited entirely by students as part of a film program that has gradually seen the quantity and quality of its works increase.

“The last couple of years have been really exceptional,” said Greenhill visual-arts teacher Corbin Doyle. “There’s definitely a ratio of kids leaving Greenhill that go to film schools now.”

Greenhill sent in its first film to SXSW six years ago, and has had at least one film accepted every year since, including seven in the past two years. The program won the top prize in Austin in 2012 for Boom, and again this year for Seawolf, which was directed by Caila Pickett and recent Greenhill graduate Max Montoya.

That success seemed unlikely 16 years ago, when Doyle launched a middle-school video production class on a one-trimester trial basis. He started teaching upper-school classes a few years later.

Now, Doyle still teaches the middle-school class in addition to three upper-school film classes — beginning video production, stop-motion animation, and advanced video production. Those three classes have a combined 55 students this year, as well as an alumni base that has gone on to some of the country’s top film schools.

“They’re a rambunctious, hearty group of folks that are pretty voracious filmmakers,” Doyle said. “It’s not chemistry.

It’s a little easier sell to get a few

Here’s a look at the five films from Greenhill that were screened as part of the Texas High School Showcase at the recent South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin.

1. Seawolf Directors: Caila Pickett, Max Montoya

1

SYNOPSIS: Seawolf follows a young girl as she travels to different worlds through magical boxes.

2. Date Night Director: Nicky Cannon SYNOPSIS: A teenage boy with a mysterious past latches onto a classmate and is heartbroken when she does not reciprocate.

2

3

3. Ice Cream Truck Directors: Rania Blaik, Alex Raphael SYNOPSIS: An innocent girl acquires ice cream from a not-so-innocent, yet gorgeous, creamed ice vendor.

4. Cultivation

4

5

C o m i n g u p : D a l l a s i n t e r n at i o n a l f i l m f e s t i va l Several films from area schools will screen as part of the Dallas International Film Festival’s North Texas High School Shorts Showcase.

The compilation will screen at 4:15 p.m. April 6 at the Perot Museum. The entries include:

Just Your Average Joe School: Greenhill Directors: Jade Basinski, Pearl Basinski Kiss the Boys and Make Them Die School: Hockaday Director: Sadie Lidji Water School: Greenhill Directors: Nick Kraus, Jack Kraus, Griffin Olesky

kids to be goofy with cameras.

We just have some very creative and talented folks at Greenhill.”

Other private schools in the area also have become known for their burgeoning film programs. St. Mark’s had two projects in the SXSW showcase, while the Dallas festival

will include two films from Hockaday and one from ESD. Greenhill siblings Alex and Ben Weinberg collaborated on The Power of Funk, a four-minute comedy that will screen at DIFF on April 6. Alex said that while most of the ideas in the class don’t amount to much,

Rolling Alone School: Hockaday Director: Whitney Middlekauff The Power of Funk School: Greenhill Directors: Alex Weinberg, Ben Weinberg Heartbreak School: ESD Director: Eric Stern

sometimes the smallest projects are the biggest surprises.

“Even the silly ideas teach us a lot,” he said.

Doyle said the film-festival crowd usually is impressed with the high production values, as well as the skill of the actors and crew. Some festival screenings

Director: Tiffany Giraudon SYNOPSIS: Cultivation is a stop-motion short about a young woman and the world that her written words create.

5. Unicorn Council Directors: Kalen Doyle, Abby Grindstaff SYNOPSIS: This stopmotion short is about an evil man-eating cat and the space unicorns that work to save the day.

allow the filmmakers to answer questions from the audience afterward.

“Every movie that we make has an audience that appreciates it,” Ben Weinberg said.

“When there is that one that gets appreciation outside the class, that’s a cool feeling.”

16 APRIL 2014

BUSINESS

t i m e o u t tav e r n

i n W o o D tav e r n CLAiRe CASNeR

TAVERN VS TAVERN

Both Are What We’d Call ‘Dive Bars to the Core’

By Meredith Carey

Special Contributor This neighborhood has plenty of restaurants, for better or worse, but bars? Sure, you can grab a Mambo Taxi at Mi Cocina or pop in to the Inwood Lounge for a drink before a movie. But

if you want a true Cheers environment, you’ll be driving up and down Hillcrest in vain. The truth is there are only two standalone bars in the area and, oddly enough, they’re barely two blocks apart.

The Inwood Tavern and the Time Out Tavern, both located at

the intersection of Inwood Road and Lovers Lane, have stood the test of time as neighborhood drinking holes. Don’t even bother comparing them to the flashy Uptown clubs or the nearby alcohol-serving restaurants. These are dive bars to the core, the kind of places where you shrug

t i m e o u t tav e r n

A T RU E H O L E I N T H E WA L L , T H E T I M E O U T TAV E R N F E E L S L I K E A R O UG H A N D -T U M B L E G AT H E R I NG P L AC E . E S P N P L AYS O N M O S T T VS A S PAT R O N S G LU E T H E I R EY E S T O T H E L AT E S T G A M E S A N D H I G H L I G H T R E E L S.

T H E S TA N DA R D G L A S S M UG S A N D C U P S L E T T H E L I Q U I D C O U R AG E I N S I D E B E T H E S TA R O F T H E B A R .

M E E T T H E W E E K DAY R E G U L A R S A L O NG S I D E T H E B A R . O D D S A R E YO U ’ L L B E T H E O N LY O N E S T H E R E .

T H I N K YO U ’ V E B E E N T O A S P O RT S B A R ?

T H I N K AG A I N. EV E RY T H I NG F R O M O. J. S I M P S O N ’ S 1 9 94 S P O R T S I L LU S T R AT E D C OV E R T O H O C K EY S T I C K S A N D T I C K E T S T U B S A R E P L A S T E R E D O N EV E RY L A S T I NC H O F O P E N WA L L S PAC E .

E AT B E F O R E YO U C O M E . O R B E T T E R Y E T, O R D E R A C A M P I S I ’S P I Z Z A T O B E D E L I V E R E D.

T R A D E S O M E B I L L S F O R Q UA RT E R S AT T H E B A R , A N D G R A B YO U R N EW F O U N D F R I E N D S F O R S H U F F L E B OA R D O R P O O L .

off your stress, then grab a pool stick and a beer for a night off.

Inwood Tavern, renovated in 2010, offers locals a break from their daily life in exchange for a red plastic Solo cup and a live DJ. Time Out Tavern, covered from floor to ceiling in sports memorabilia, brings out the bar regu-

lar in all of its patrons, young and old, for a round of shuffleboard and a Coors Light.

Given their proximity, the two taverns may seem like competition. But their divergent atmospheres, among other aspects, make them ideal stops on a barhopping night.

i n W o o D tav e r n

AT M O S P H E R E

B A RWA R E

H A P PY H O U R

DÉCOR

FINGER FOOD

P L AY T I M E

T H E I N WO O D TAV E R N D O E S N ’ T S E E M L I K E M UC H F R O M T H E O U T S I D E , B U T T H E F R I E N D LY PAT R O N S A N D BA RT E N D E R S G I V E I T A DA L L A S T W I S T O N H OW I M E T Y OU R M OT H E R ’S F I C T I O NA L M AC C L A R E N ’S.

I N NO O T H E R BA R WO U L D T O BY K E I T H ’S “ R E D S O L O C U P ” B E M O R E A P P R O P R I AT E .

M O S T M I X E D D R I N K S A R E S E RV E D I N T H E C L A S S I C PA RTY WA R E , B U T YO U C A N ASK FOR A BEER IN A CHILLED GLASS IF YO U ’ D P R E F E R .

S T E P O U T T O T H E C OV E R E D PAT I O A N D M I NG L E W I T H T H E 4 0 - S O M E T H I NG S W H O H AV E J US T G O T T E N O F F WO R K .

A S H A R P I E - C OV E R E D WA L L I S T H E F O C A L P O I N T, W H I L E O P R A H G R AC E S T H E WA L L O F FA M E BY T H E BA R . W I T H W E L L -WO R N TA B L E S O F VA RY I NG S I Z E S, YO U ’ L L H AV E P L E N TY O F C H O I C E S F O R T H E B E S T P E O P L E -WAT C H I NG S E AT.

T H E R E A R E A F EW BAG S O F C H I P S, B E E F J E R K Y, A N D P O P C O R N B E H I N D T H E BA R , B U T YO U ’ L L H AV E B E T T E R LUC K G R A B B I NG A P I Z Z A T O G O F R O M F I R E S I D E P I E S.

P U L L O U T T H E G I A N T J E NG A B L O C K S O R R AC K T H E P O O L TA B L E I F YO U ’ R E T O O T I R E D F R O M S T RU T T I NG A R O U N D T H E T I N Y DA NC E F L O O R . T O S S A F EW C O I N S I N T O G O L D E N T E E F O R A R O U N D O F V I RT UA L G O L F.

CONGRATULATIONS 2013 TOP PRODUCERS EBBY’S LITTLE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE

Kay WeeKs Companywide Honor Roll

Hanne sagaloWsKy Companywide Honor Roll

beCKy elaM

bill ZeMan

laura lyon

sHerri Courie

tHerese rourK

Karen Keegan

sandy donsKy Companywide Honor Roll

laura CroWl Companywide Honor Roll

staCia PriCe

terri guM

diane burns

streiff & WilliaMs Companywide Honor Roll

linda Jordan Hobbs Companywide Honor Roll

todd bertHer

Peggy WalKer

belinda nelson

tHe HoPKins teaM

Joanne VetteriCK

Joe gall

Mary Perry MonKHouse

Mitra sHaMsa

ebby’s urban allianCe

nell anne Hunt

Julie sliVa

Kelly logsdon rusH

Paula Wier sCofield

HoWard rotH

Claire Krieger

Penny riVenbarK Patton

laKe-gaMso l la Ke-gaMso teaM

MarsHa finney

Joe Kobell

Connie WeaVer

KennetH Walters Rookie of the Year

Representing the finest homes for nearly 70 years.

Ebby’s Little White House | 214.210.1500 Don Davis, Manager, 214.210.1533 DonDavis@Ebby.com | Ebby.com

©2014. Equal Housing Opportunity.

18 APRIL 2014

DINING

Baskin-Robbins Headed Back to Preston Center

By Dan Koller

People Newspapers

F i L e P H O T O : A L L i S O N S LO M O W i T Z

P 2011

Meredyth Petree

TCNP #4970 mpetree67@sbcglobal.net Office: 214.942.5111 Cell: 214.534.8052 ptreegardenconcepts.com

Consultation Landscape Installation Landscape Design Full-Service Maintenance

The FREE Way to Arts & Culture From destinations in the downtown Dallas arts district to shops and restaurants in historic Oak Cliff, you’ll find it all on D-Link!

It’s your link to arts, fun, culture and dining.

214.979.1111 DART.org

which he described as “a labor of love.” He and his daughters were frequent patrons of the Lee family’s Baskin-Robbins.

“I looked at multiple locations within and outside Preston Center until I found an excellent location at Berkshire Court for them before it was on the market,” Cicardo said. “It was very important for my clients to remain at Preston Center to serve their loyal customers from the surrounding neighborhoods.”

Lee said Cicardo worked “really hard” to find the new location. “He is really good,” she said.

OICE RUNN E CH

RU

PEOPLE’S

Michael Hamer and his family were among the final customers to enjoy Baskin-Robbins ice cream in The Plaza at Preston Center before the store closed in December 2012.

The family that operated a Baskin-Robbins store in The Plaza at Preston Center for decades will soon open a new location across Preston Road.

Chiang Lee, her husband, and her sister have signed a lease on a 1,324-square-foot space in the Berkshire Court building, between Snuffer’s and California Pizza Kitchen. They expect to be open in early April.

“We don’t have a firm date yet, because right now we’re under construction,” Lee said March 10. “Construction should

be complete by the end of this week.”

The family’s store in The Plaza at Preston Center closed for good in December 2012.

Mike Geisler, who oversees the shopping center’s leasing and management for Venture Commercial Real Estate, declined to renew their lease, citing decreasing sales. The Plaza at Preston Center, which is in University Park, has since added a Sprinkles Ice Cream shop.

Joe Cicardo, senior vice president for the NAI Robert Lynn Retail Division, brokered the deal for the new space on the Dallas side of Preston Road,

BR I E FS TOM THUMB TO LEAVE HIGHLAND PARK VILLAGE Tom Thumb plans to close its Highland Park Village store in the next 12 months, the grocery chain announced Feb. 21.

“We have enjoyed being in Highland Park Village over the years, but the store is small and outmoded by today’s supermarket standards, with no opportunity for on-site expansion,” Tom Thumb president Paul McTavish said in a news release, which says the Highland Park Village store is only 18,500 square feet, while the average Tom Thumb is 46,000 square feet.

According to a timeline on the Highland Park Village website, the store opened in 1935 as a Safeway.

PURPLE COW HAS BEEN PUT OUT TO PASTURE The Purple Cow restaurant shut down in Preston Royal Village on March 5, without much fanfare. “We will be retiring to greener pastures and hope to ReCreate Dallas in a different way,” said a note posted on the front door. “Thank you very, very much for all the love and support over the past years.”

SHOPS AT PARK LANE BEGINS EXPANSION CONSTRUCTION The Shops at Park Lane has broken ground on an expansion that will add a five-story building containing 120,000 square feet of office space above ground-floor retail. An outdoor plaza, which will become The Shops at Park Lane’s central gathering place, will be anchored on either end with two restaurant buildings.

CONGRATULATIONS 2013 TOP PRODUCERS EBBY’S PRESTON CENTER OFFICE

Victoria Barr Companywide Honor Roll

Mary Poss Companywide Honor Roll

Janet Moore

sally Gerencser

Jan folMar

Johnny Mowad

denise larMeu

PaMela edwards

clarke landry

ralPh Van duzee

Pattie flanders

daVid Mucha

celeste williaMs

lydia Player

Julie Pillans

denise shoeMaker

Marilyn donsky Pailet

Bettie aBio

Michael hawley

roB schrickel

Pete liVinGston

lou nettle

the Morris-Bell teaM

Jeff dater

carolyn Black

Mary ann Bryant

Melissa watt

sharon Morales

Jan yeaGer eVans

Jan Mcelroy

Jackie helM Rookie of the Year/tie

BoBBie Jo diehl Rookie of the Year/tie

Representing the finest homes for nearly 70 years.

Celebrating a record-setting year of sales, the Ebby Halliday, REaltORs® Preston Center office proudly presents our 2013 office-wide award recipients.

Preston Center | 214.692.0000 Ginger Gill, Manager, 214.725.9036 GingerGill@Ebby.com | Ebby.com

©2014. Equal Housing Opportunity.

20 APRIL 2014

R ETAI L

Friends Like Sharing in Profits They Make Via Facebook Auctions Social media monetized via ‘F-commerce’

By Jacie Scott

Special Contributor It was like at first sight for Nicole Brewer and Amy Laws.

The pair locked eyes outside of a baby boot camp at NorthPark Center and arranged for a playdate with the kids. After bonding over their love of smocked items and agreeing on how pricey it can be to dress their young children, the mommy duo knew they had found a match in each other.

In the summer of 2010, the pair attended a sample sale at a friend’s home and saw an opportunity to combine children’s clothing and affordable prices.

Weeks later, they found themselves in Brewer’s living room surrounded by samples they’d accumulated. With the intent to get rid of extras, they posted a few pictures on Facebook. The response was eye-opening.

“As we’re using Facebook — just like you do now, like showing pictures — we started getting all this interest from all over, saying, ‘Hey, be my friend, because I want to buy that,’ ” said Laws, a Preston Hollow resident. “So, it was kind of interesting, and we thought, ‘Could we actually sell on Facebook?’ ” It’s called F-commerce; sales occur through a Facebook comment of “sold.” Sales are managed through Soldsie, a Face-

C O O P E R S M I T H KO C H

Nicole Brewer and Amy Laws say Smocked Auctions made $4 million last year via social media.

J E N N Y WAT T S P H O T O G R A P H Y

Amy Coffee and Amy Claro will mark two years of business as Accessory Concierge in April.

book-based system created specifically for selling products within the site. It has more merchants in the Dallas-Fort Worth area selling clothing and other goods than anywhere else in the country, Soldsie founder Chris Bennett said, including Brewer and Laws’ own Southern-styled children’s clothing boutique, Smocked Auctions.

“These women are reinventing the way all of us shop.

They’re going to their customers and their customers’ friends by appearing in their Facebook newsfeeds,” Bennett said. “Since buying via Facebook simply involves typing ‘sold’ in the com-

ment under a picture, they’re capitalizing off already normal social-media behaviors. Soldsie helps by making that process as simple and easy to manage as possible.”

Smocked Auctions is an F-commerce pioneer, emerging at a time when there was hardly any place to look for guidance.

The boutique’s allure was the auctions held on its Facebook page on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at times convenient for busy moms.

“We’d do the auctions at a time where you’ve got your kids in bed, husband fed, and it’s finally your turn to sit on

the couch, get your feet up, and do whatever you wanted,” said Brewer, a Park Cities resident. “These moms started going back and forth on the page, and there was this community started that was just organic. It wasn’t created.”

In 2012, Amy Claro and Amy Coffee joined the phenomenon with a desire to do something for themselves without compromising their time as moms.

After brainstorming over Mexican food, the two thought the F-commerce concept was genius and gave it a try with trendy accessories.

“We literally started in our living room, and we posted everything live. Within 10 minutes, it all sold out,” said Claro, a Preston Hollow resident. “And we thought, ‘This might work!’

So, we did it again the next week, and it just snowballed from there.”

Claro and Coffee’s company, Accessory Concierge, hosts live auctions on its Facebook page on Monday and Wednesday nights. Claro sees the auctions as a key component in their business, because it combines shopping with entertainment in somewhat of a competitive way.

“It’s a fixed-price auction.

You aren’t outbidding somebody,” Claro said. “But, when there’s a piece of jewelry and there’s 10 of them, there’s this sense of urgency, of ‘Oh, I’ve got to get it now.’ And I think that works.”

The moms continue to look at further opportunities for their businesses, but Facebook is the bread and butter of these businesses. For now.

Email jacie.scott@gmail.com

Businesses Feel Right at Home in Houses Along West Lovers Lane

By Dan Koller

People Newspapers The stretch of Lovers Lane between the Tollway and Love Field is lined with cute, one-story houses. If you were looking for a place to live, and you didn’t mind the traffic, you might wonder about the number of bedrooms and bathrooms in some of these buildings.

While we’re fairly certain that all of them have bathrooms, it’s also a safe assumption that hardly any of the houses has even one bedroom. Most of them on that portion of Lovers,

also known as the West Lovers Lane Planned Development District, are used as restaurants, boutiques, doctor’s and lawyer’s offices, and other commercial ventures.

Shannon VanBeber, who owns BelAir: A Lifestyle Boutique with her sister Melanie McDougal, said operating a business out of a house has its benefits.

“It has more of a welcome ‘at home’ feel than the straight commercial feel,” VanBeber said.

She said customers often come in with their dogs, who

get to run around in the backyard because, well, the boutique has a backyard. VanBeber will put out water for the pooches but also offers their owners something to drink.

“I want people to feel comfortably welcome,” VanBeber said. “If something strikes our fancy and we would put it in our house, it usually ends up in here.”

BelAir is not Lovers’ only store where animals (and people) can feel welcome. Other businesses occupying houses

Continued on 21

MONICA LAKE

Shannon VanBeber and Melanie McDougal own BelAir: A Lifestyle Boutique, a business occupying a former home on Lovers Lane.

APRIL 2014 21

ContinueD from 20 include Wild Birds Unlimited, Fishin’ World, and Kimberly’s K9 Fitness Center and Spa. The exact origins of this unique zoning situation are hard to come by. But Ed Lowe, owner of Celebration, said his restaurant was the first business to open inside a house on West Lovers.

“It’s home style,” Lowe said of Celebration’s food, “and we just knew we wanted to do that.”

The eatery opened in March 1971, not long after the north side of Lovers Lane’s zoning

was changed to “neighborhood services.” Celebration has expanded over the years to occupy seven lots as it’s added a bakery, a market, and parking space, and Lowe said he’s negotiating to acquire two more lots.

By the way, the “neighborhood services” zoning designation may have inspired the name of Nick Badovinus’ Neighborhood Services restaurant, but his business technically sits outside the West Lovers Lane Planned Development District.

Officially established in 1989 by a vote of the City Council, it is bounded by Bluffview Boulevard on the west and Briarwood

Lane to the east.

City Hall documents related to the establishment of the district include this understatement: “The zoning of the West Lovers Lane area is complex and has a long history.”

Between 1976 and 1989, 10 zoning changes were requested there. In 1980, the City Plan Commission authorized a study to determine proper zoning on the south side of Lovers, after the owner of a clothing alteration business sought permission to add a retail component.

And in 1984, the commission identified the area as a “hot spot,” meaning the commercial

“IT ’ S homE ST YlE AND WE JUST K N EW WE WA N TED To D o T hAT.” E D loWE development posed “an immediate problem” for adjacent residences.

The purpose of the West Lovers Lane Planned Development District, according to the City Hall documents, was to “provide opportunities for

neighborhood-serving retail uses, neighborhood-serving office uses, and single-family uses in combination or singularly as a complement to the adjacent residential neighborhoods.”

The documents show that four neighborhood residents spoke up in favor of the establishment of the planned development district and two voiced their opposition. County records indicate that the two opponents and two of the supporters still own the properties they lived at in 1989. But attempts to reach all four were unsuccessful.

Email dan.koller@ peoplenewspapers.com

Coldwell Banker

®

C B D F W. C O M

SHELLY HAMMER | 214-207-7937 shammer@sbcglobal.net

LILA RICHARDS | 214-502-0852 lila.richards@cbdfw.com

PAIGE WHITESIDE | 214-549-2540 paigewhiteside@yahoo.com

SUZAN KONTOULIS | 949-933-9439 suzan.kontoulis@cbdfw.com

HILLS-NICHOLS GROUP | 214-693-8463 214-632-5961 – lloyd.nichols@cbdfw.com

SABRINA BELL | 214-707-1780 sabrina.bell@cbdfw.com

BRENDA DAVIS | 214-205-6393 brenda.davis@cbdfw.com

NANCY REAGAN | 214-536-9399 nancy.reagan2@gmail.com

JINI CYR | 972-345-6256 jini.cyr@gmail.com

MIKE PEARSON | 972-951-7302 mike@dallaspropertybeat.com

THE RICHARDS GRO

Dallas Metropolitan Ballet Directors: Ann Etgen, Bill Atkinson presents

“Dance Favorites”

A celebration of dance sure to entertain the whole family.

TRG JOB: SBU-14-0030

Keep your nest empty.

CLIENT: SMU

AD NAME: Spring Flight Pri

PUB(S): Park Cities Peop Preston Hollow P

INSERTION DAT April 2014 LIVE: 4.9 x 7

COLOR/LS: CMYK/SNAP/100

QUESTIONS: Kathleen Pender 214-891-2918

 Peter and the Wolf

The classic tale of a boy named Peter, his friends, the Bird, the Duck, the Cat, and their encounter with a wolf.

 Cinderella Fantasy

A miniature portrait of the Cinderella fairy tale.

 Hornpipe

Technical showpiece with a nautical flavor. Great fun!

A summer internship may let your daughter or son dip a toe into the business world.

But the SMU Cox Summer Business Institute lets them dive right in. Specially designed for non-business majors and recent graduates, SBI delivers a competitive edge with practical courses in accounting, finance, marketing, operations management and more. In one high-powered month, your number one student will be more marketable and gain an important credential from SMU Cox–one of the nation’s top business schools.

McFarlin Auditorium (SMU Campus) Sunday, April 13, 2014 2:00 pm

13TH ANNUAL SUMMER BUSINESS INSTITUTE A Business Certificate Program for Non-Business Majors Location: SMU Cox School of Business, Dallas,Texas June 2 -June 27, 2014

For more, visit exed.cox.smu.edu/parents or call 214.768.2918 or 1.866.768.1013.

Tickets: $25-$30 Reserved (Group Discounts Available) $15 Open Seating ticetmaster or by Phone: 214-631-2787 – also WalMart & Fiesta’s www.ticketmaster.com www.dallasmetroballet.com

SMU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution.

SBU140030 SFP 4.9x7.indd 1

3/7/14 10:44 AM

pure pleasure. pure luxury. purely affordable.

49

Both for only

put your best face forward...

$

($148 Value)

Enjoy a complimentary Microdermabrasion with a Signature Facial Call us to reserve your spot today: 214.696.3223

4518 Lovers Lane • Dallas, TX 75225 • dallas.facelogicspa.com Customized Facials | Massage | Lash Extensions | Airbrush Tan | Professional Teeth Whitening Please present card at checkout. Expires 60 days from issue date. No cash value. New facial customers only.

Offer valid only at Lovers Lane location.

2014 Preston Hollow Camp Ad 4c_Layout 1 2/12/2014 1:20 PM Page 1

APRIL 2014 23

cAmpS

Your SUMMER ADVENTURE Begins June 16!

Don’t miss your chance to learn, explore, discover, create, and plot your own summer adventure.

Camp SimChah (ages 2-4) Camp Chai (grade K-6) tEEn tRavEl Camp (grades 7-9) tEnniS Camp (grades 1-9) gymnaStiCS Camp (grades 1-8) nEW StaRQuESt thEatRE Camp (grades 3-9) nEW SpORtS+REC Camp (grades 2-6)

Aaron Family JCC JCCDAllAS.oRg Register Early as Camps Sell Out Fast!

Camp fees vary. Please see online Camp Brochure for full details and registration.

C O U R T e Sy P H O T O S

Sky Ranch students have trouble containing their excitement as they study a small alligator’s skulls to determine whether the creature was a carnivore or a herbivore.

Study Shows Outdoor Classes Lead to Improved Test Scores With educators statewide committed to improving science education, many Texas teachers find this is a great time to get outdoors and turn their attention toward making learning more meaningful, relevant, and fun. That’s because many students are experiencing academic success back home with improved standardized science test scores after they participate in Sky Ranch School Programs, according to a recent independent study.

Research conducted by Cheryl T. Burette, Ph.D., evaluated the Sky Ranch School Program’s science curriculum and its impact on student academic performance. The study revealed that 28 percent more students who participated in the Sky Ranch School Programs passed the STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Reediness) test than those who did not attend.

“For more than 20 years, our outdoor education program has enjoyed a strong reputation for delivering high-quality experiences to public and private schools featuring a strong Earth, physical, and life science curriculum, in addition to interactive historical lessons and leadership development,” said Todd Witt, director of Sky Ranch School Programs. “Outdoor educational experiences with intentional purpose powerfully impact a young person’s intellectual, physical, spiritual, social, and moral development. At Sky Ranch, we see it even impact test scores as well, as evidenced by these recent findings.”

Sky Ranch works closely with teachers and administrators to develop programming specifically designed to support their learning goals at school. This cohesive partnership engages handson learning experiences that connect to

May 5– Aug. 8 Swim Academy, ages 3-15 Our experienced instructors teach swimming in a controlled and nurturing environment. Low student-to-teacher ratio.

Fit and Fun Camps, ages 5-13 Children enjoy recreational games, swimming, sports, fitness/nutrition talks and more.

Students collect samples of aquatic invertebrates from Sky Lake to determine whether its water is healthy. kids’ real lives and helps make education relevant.

“Using our 450-acre summer-camp facility as a classroom, we can offer kids educational opportunities far more compelling than a textbook or sitting within the four walls of a classroom,” Witt said.

For more information, visit skyranch. org or call 903-266-3300.

— From Staff Reports

Sports Camps, ages 5-15 Basketball, tennis and cheer. Our experienced coaches know how to get the most from your kids and boost their confidence.

Ages vary by sport.

Athletic Development, ages 8-18 Focused on building overall athletic skills, our IGNITE! and F.A.S.T. programs prepare kids and teens to perform their best in any sport.

Register Today! cooperyouth.com/Dallas

12100 Preston Road | Dallas, Texas 75230 972.233.4832 | cooperfitnesscenter.com

24 APRIL 2014

Camp s

Lonehollow Leader Touts Benefits of Getting Away From It All

By Caitlin Adams

tradition and innovation for 21st-century youth combined.

I wanted to partner with families in focusing on each individual camper’s unique experience, helping each child prepare for life “full-circle,” where he/ she could discover skills today to help him/her navigate life tomorrow. At camp, that might mean learning to not only catch a fish but also to bait the hook and then grill the catch over an open fire. But the critical thinking required to process this act start to finish, the perseverance needed to see it through, and the sense of achievement that comes when eating that deli-

Special Contributor Meg Clark is the owner and director at Camp Lonehollow, a co-ed summer camp in the Hill Country. As the daughter of a camp director, Clark is familiar with the ins and outs of summer camp. Here she shares answers to some of parents’ most frequently asked questions when searching for their child’s home away from home.

Why did you decide to start Camp Lonehollow?

Inspired by my own camp upbringing, I know first-hand

C O U R T E SY O F C A M P LO N E H O L LO W

Emmy, Clayton, Meg, and Addie Clark the benefits of summer camp — independence, friendship, responsibility, leadership, and in-

spiration. These timeless traditions set in motion my vision. I wanted to create a camp where

SPECIAL ADVERTISING CONTENT COOPER FITNESS CENTER

Summertime Fitness and Fun

At Cooper Fitness Center Summer Camps kids can be kids, running outdoors, playing sports and having fun. The experienced staff and ideal camp setting—the scenic Cooper Aerobics Center— provide the ultimate camp experience.

For more than 20 years, parents have trusted Cooper Swim Academy to teach their kids how to swim. The low student-to-instructor ratio ensures a nurturing, safe environment.

Fit and Fun Camps are packed with sports, games and fitness and nutrition lessons.

From lacrosse and volleyball to relay races and pilo polo, exciting activities keep kids active all day.

In the Basketball, Tennis and Cheerleading Camps the coaches mix the perfect amount of challenge and fun, helping kids improve their skills and learn the sport.

The Athletic Development Programs prepare kids and teens to perform their best in any sport. Drills and games focus on speed, agility, power, strength and coordination.

Register at cooperyouth.com/ Dallas or 972.233.4832.

School’s Out & Summer’s In! Time to make friends, learn new skills and have FUN this summer!

Select from a range of one- or two-week academic enrichment, artistic, sports or fun-filled camps. For boys and girls, ages 3-18.

June 2 – August 15 It is the policy of Greenhill School to administer its educational programs, including admission and financial aid, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or disability.

www.greenhill.org/summer

cious flame-kissed filet are skills that will endure far beyond camping days.

What should parents look for when selecting a camp?

Where to begin? ... Ask yourself: What do you want for your child to experience? What do you hope your child will gain from camp? For example, if you want your child to grow in independence, then ask each camp specific questions about how their program develops this skill. Are classes laid out for the campers, or do they have a say in which ones they take? Do campers take on individual responsibility with leadership roles or cabin/community service?

Look at where you feel your child will receive the same personalized level of love and care provided at home while being challenging to reach his/ her fullest potential. Ask questions about camper-to-counselor ratios and how the bonds of friendship within cabins are nurtured. Study the camp’s website and promotional materials, and ask questions about the camp’s philosophy and program. Do they meet your expectations and intentions for your child? How do they approach challenges met by today’s youth such as bullying or the overuse of electronic devices?

Also, you will want to know specifics about their staff hiring and training practices. Who are they employing as role models for your children? Do these counselors emulate the values important to you? And how are they being screened and trained for working with children?

Finally, get to know the camp schedule. Will children be busy or have too much idle time?

How are staff keeping them engaged and excited to participate? If at all possible, I suggest a site visit just to make sure you feel the environment provides a good fit for your child’s needs.

Children who are uncomfortable or unhappy with the way their basic needs are being met will never be able to fully engage in a program.

What will a child learn?

Beyond the fun and adventure, beyond growing “geared to live,” and beyond the lifelong friendships, Lonehollow campers will grow in 21st-century skills, those skills deemed necessary by leading corporations Continued on 25

APRIL 2014 25

cA m p S

Balcones Springs Forces Children to Unplug For Awhile Today’s youth and teens are part of the most connected generation ever. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, they spend an average of seven hours a day on entertainment media, including televisions, computers, phones, and other electronic devices.

To break campers’ dependency on technology and encourage face-to-face communication with each other and counselors, Marble Falls-based Camp Balcones Springs has enforced a strict no-cellphone-ormobile-gaming-device policy since its founding 20 years ago.

“To the surprise of many campers and parents, the results of this hiatus from the wired world are giving camp a greater purpose, allowing ‘kids to be kids’ when they shed electronic identities,” says camp founder and owner Christine Baskin.

The benefits of being unplugged: Strengthening bonds of faceto-face friendship: While texting is quick and easy, children are not exercising facial expressions or body language associated with face-to-face communication. Camp teaches kids how to decode when their counselor gives them a genuine smile or when a fellow camper offers

melatonin, summer is an opportunity to give electronics and young minds a much-needed rest.

Establishing an identity beyond the Web: The youngest generation often finds their identity in a world engulfed by technology.

Like many sleep-away camps, Camp Balcones Springs encourages kids to grow and learn who they really are. When kids head home, Camp Balcones Springs

polls campers to determine the highlights of their stay, and results prove that kids are happier and often relieved to leave technology behind. One 10-yearold camper from Austin admitted that her favorite part of the session was “leaving my iPad at home,” a claim proving that an escape from the wireless world might soon be added as one of camp’s most treasured benefits.

— From Staff Reports

D i A N A D i M i T R O VA / 1 2 3 R F. C O M

a high-five or a pat on the back.

Slowing down and learning how to play again: In recent years, Baskin says, kids have forgotten how to “play,” and they literally have to relearn the instinct in the absence of technology. While Camp Balcones Springs’ no-cell-phone policy forces campers to slow down and appreciate the natural beauty of the great outdoors, kids often find that the old-fashioned games and physical activities enjoyed by the boomer generation, such as dodge ball and four square, can be surprisingly entertaining.

A good hard sleep in the bunk: A recent study revealed that 75 percent of teens use cellphones at night when they should be sleeping. Moreover, according to an American Academy of Pediatrics study, after 9 p.m., 34 percent of the adolescents reported text messaging, 44 percent reported talking on the telephone, 55 percent reported being online, and 24 percent played computer games.

While neuroscientists warn that youngsters’ sleep/wake cycles are disrupted from bright screen lights from computer devices that delay the release of

ContinueD from 24 and the education industry for workplace and community success. Skills like strong interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and the ability to collaborate successfully with others for peak performance.

In the words of a graduating camper, “I grew to learn so much about myself during my time at camp. … My strengths are my loyalty, my excitement to try new things, and my ability to listen to others. I feel like I gained so much from Lonehollow and the staff.”

Campers at Lonehollow will learn about themselves, who they are, and who they want to be. They will have the opportunity to model family values learned at home, unearth hidden talents when encouraged to attempt new skills, and have the confidence to “own their experiences” through life. We hope they take away a small piece of Lonehollow to keep in their hearts forever just as their experience with us has forever woven their legacy into ours.

From robotics and science to rugby and fencing – there’s something for everyone to discover this summer.

Join the fun at www.esdallas.org/summercamp

26 窶アPRIL 2014

S o c ie T Y D ALLA S S Y MPHON Y OR C HE S TRA LEA G UE

Kelly Gillespie

Stacey, Sarah, and Dan Branch

Dixey, Libby, and Hailey Arterburn

Vickie, Meredith, and George Bayoud

Alicia Ingram performs the Texas Dip.

Michelle, Chloie, and Roger Johnson

J A M E S F R En C h

Jordan Jones and Haley Anderson

Gracie Cartwright, Julia Cartwright, and Perry Locke

Anais and Bernard Nussbaumer

Heidi Hall, Alix Halloran, and Libby Arterburn

Debbie, Libby, and James Hayhurst

Ginger and Rod Sager

Gene and Jerry Jones

Gowns and curtseys were all the rage as 38 debutantes took their bows at the 28th annual Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. The spotlight was on the debs, their families, and dapper members of the Honor Guard. The ball was chaired by Dixey Arterburn, mother of debutante Libby Arterburn. The honorary chairs were Gene and Jerry Jones, who had two granddaughters making their debut this year: Haley Anderson is the daughter of Shy and Charlotte Anderson, and Jordan Jones is daughter of Karen and Stephen Jones. Ginger Sager is president of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League, which has raised more than $9 million via the annual event.

APRIL 2014 27

DallaS ChallenGe

Billi Bonze is proud to announce that Judy Yates our pet portrait artist has a new artistic endeavor. The “Old Masters” type background with your best friend incorporated.

Lindsay Lee McCain and LeeAnne Locken

Janet Fresquez and Tiffany Hendra

THOMAS GARZA PHOTOGRAPHy

Jeanette Cavallin, Vicki Keifer, Tim Jones, and Bailey Starnes

Britt Harless and elizabeth Anyaa

www.billibonze.com 4225 W. Lovers Lane Phone: 214-350-2963

Save the Date

Dallas Challenge provides programs to help youth stay in school, off drugs and alcohol, and out of the criminal justice system. These programs and services are supported by the annual Art From the Heart Celebrity Art Auction & Benefit, which will be held April 25 at Seven for Parties in the Design District. Co-chairs LeeAnne Locken and Lindsay Lee McCain recently hosted a preview party at Jones Walker Home.

If you are...

A bride-to-be planning a quick wedding, who loves to-do lists and real-life love stories, you’re going to want to read Hitched in a Hurry!

Based on the column that originally appeared on D Weddings’ Bridal Buzz blog. hitchedinahurrybo ok.com

Paperback + E-Bo ok | April 3, 2014

Allie Beth Allman salutes one of TOP 2 producing teams for 2013!

Chris Pyle

Shirley Cohn

Forrest Gregg

Sharon Palmer

Ashley Beane

Sylvia Scott

Kate Walters

John Eller

Senior Vice President 214.726.5313

Vice President 214.729.5708

Vice President 214.923.4668

Vice President 214.282.7405

Vice President 214.695.9358

Vice President 214.536.4414

Vice President 214.293.0506

214.727.7270

Chari Oglesby

Tracy Glesby

Ryan Hill Naggar

Thomas Bellinger

Erin Ballard

Greg Iker

Susie Thompson

Alexis Pearl

214.457.3797

214.471.4125

214.532.5413

972.989.6127

214.549.4823

214.507.3762

214.354.8866

469.223.2230

haven group 1/2 page ad 2014.indd 1

3/11/14 6:29 AM

28 APRIL 2014 junior league of Dallas

Noelle LeVeaux, Kate Rose Marquez, Joanna Clarke, and Gillian Breidenbach

Annika Cail, Wendy Messmann, and Katy Bock

Katherine and Chris LaLonde

Anne Melby and Lena Krut

Heather Roberts, Laura Johnson, and Julie Bagley

Tyler Perkins and Shivangi Pokharel

D ana D r i e nsk y

Susan and Bob Jenevein

Wendy Messmann chaired the Junior League of Dallas’ 52nd annual ball, which was themed “Rio Carnival ... A Night in La Cidade Maravilhosa ... The Marvelous City.” Katherine LaLonde and Mrs. Trammell Crow were the honorary co-chairs of the event, presented by Sewell and held in the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom. Entertainment was provided by Bob Schneider.

30 APRIL 2014 FRIEN D S OF B RAIN HEALTH

EASTER 2014 AT PARK CITIES

KRISTINA BOWMAN

Phil and Laurie Evans with Sally and Forrest Hoglund

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 20 6:30 a.m.

8:00 & 10:45 a.m.

8:00 & 10:45 a.m.

8:00 & 10:45 a.m.

9:15 a.m.

Sunrise Service – East Lawn

(between Sanctuary and Ellis Chapel)

Great Hall Sanctuary Amigos de Dios Blended & Great Hall Service

(the Blended and Great Hall services join in the Sanctuary)

3933 NORTHWEST PARKWAY DALLAS, TX 75225 WWW.PCBC.ORG/EASTER

5K

Chelle and Payne Lancaster with Emily McGaughy

COUNCIL FOR LIFE | YOUNG LEADERS FOR LIFE

2014 RUN FOR

LIFE and EASTER EGG HUNT

Kathleen and Robert Blair

The Friends of Brain Health is a group of community leaders with a passion for the Center for Brain Health’s mission to understand, protect, and heal the brain. Members recently gathered at the center to hear from the recipients of the Distinguished New Scientist Awards — Nyaz Didehbani, Nick Hubbard, Alison Perez, and Asha Vas — who discussed their research on concussions in youth athletes, depression, decision-making in aging adults, and virtual brain training with injured troops.

RUN FOR LIFE SCHEDULE 8 a.m. Arrival/Packet Pick Up 9 a.m. Kid’s Race

Saturday, April 19, 2014 Easter Weekend SMU Gerald J. Ford Stadium

9:15 a.m. 5K Run/Walk 10:15 a.m. Awards 10:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt

Register at councilforlife.org TM

Benefiting Buckner Children and Family Services and Gladney Center for Adoption

APRIL 2014 31

L I V I N G W E LL

P H O T O : S t e phan i e B ak e r

Ford Hansard, 92, and Millie Hansard, 93, have been happily married for 15 years.

Hansards, Who Are in Their 90s, Didn’t Get Married Until the ’90s

By Dan Koller

People Newspapers When we say Ford Hansard married an older woman, it means his wife, Millie, was born six months before he was.

But it also means that Millie was older than most brides. Of course, Ford had a lot of years on most grooms.

The Hansards got hitched in February of 1999, just two days after Millie turned 78. The couple recently celebrated a decade and a half of blissful marriage.

“We have lived together for 15 years, and we haven’t had a fuss yet,” Ford said.

“I will argue that point,” Millie added with a smile. “Disagreements, maybe.”

This was not the first go-around for either spouse. Millie’s first husband died at age 55 from a heart attack. Her second was felled by an aneurysm.

“I’m hard on my husbands,” she said.

“That’s why I take such good care of him.

I don’t want to lose him.”

Ford lost his first wife, Ruth, in 1998 after a prolonged illness. They’d been married for more than 50 years.

Millie and Ford knew each other that whole time. She and Ruth were best friends as teenagers. Her first husband and Ford were both stationed in Salt Lake City with the Army Air Force. And when Ford operated a garage on Inwood Road, Millie was one of his customers.

So when they both found themselves alone, Millie said, “we just thought, ‘Oh, well, here we are, [nearly] 80 years old — let’s just get married.’ ” After Ford suffered a stroke in late 2012, the Hansards sold their home on Walnut Hill Lane and moved into Parsons House Preston Hollow, a retirement community where couples are rare.

“That’s the reason we got married: companionship,” Millie said. “I don’t think I was made to live alone.”

Email dan.koller@ peoplenewspapers.com

Compassionate and Gentle In-Home Care for the Elderly

Whispering Care Network Offering a full range of services from hourly to 24-hour care Cell: 214-454-4967 | Office: 972-939-9897

www.whisperingcarenetwork.com

32 APRIL 2014

lI VI N G W Ell

Coach’s Career Change Was Healthy For Her and For Her Clients

By Marley Malenfant People Newspapers

Megan Lyons hates the word diet.

As a certified health coach, she tries to eliminate clients’ misconceptions on eating healthy. She said health should be a permanent lifestyle, not a temporary fix.

“Anything restrictive, like the master cleanse or the Atkins diet, is unsustainable,” she said. “The mistake people make when going on a diet is eating too little.”

After seven years as a management consultant at a large firm, Lyons was burnt out on not burning calories. She was on the road often, so she was too exhausted to work out or eat healthy.

Lyons’ hobby was health awareness, and she wanted to turn that into a career. In 2011, she received a Certificate of Health Coaching from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.

While still working for the firm, she couldn’t see any paying clients, so she worked with family and close friends.

A few months ago, she left the firm to work full-time as a health coach and run her company, The Lyons’ Share.

“I had really mixed reactions,” she said. “People who know me understand

Convenient location with convenient parking

Megan Lyons gave up a corporate career to become a health coach. that health is a huge part of my life and they were super-excited for me. Some people at work, I guess, were a little bit surprised.”

Part of Lyons’ motivation for helping others comes from when she developed bad habits as a teen. Growing up, the for-

mer Megan O’Hare was athletic. She was on the Highland Belles drill team, and she danced. But toward the end of her senior year, she put on some weight.

“It was like my pre-freshman 15 [pounds],” she said. “Going in to college I was already heavier than I was comfortable at. So instead of gaining the freshman 15, I kind of lost the freshman 15 as I started learning about health and wellness and what works for my body.”

Besides coaching one-on-one, Lyons offers tips on running, eating healthy, and fitness on her blog, TheLyonsShare. org. She said one of her most popular segments is “Motivation Monday.” She came up with the idea because she felt she could relate to those who dread the first day of the work week.

“Sunday nights at my previous career were the worst time of the week,” she said. “I traveled every single week. Sunday nights, I was packing up my bags, and I wasn’t very excited about leaving home. Everyone has that connotation [about Mondays].”

Lyons, who is working on becoming a certified running coach, has received conditioning tips from her husband, Kevin. When the two met, Kevin was on Harvard’s track and field team.

Because they’re athletic, Kevin believes they help balance each other out.

“As Megan began running, I would give her some tips, but I didn’t want to be overbearing,” he said. “As she became more experienced, we began exchanging tips with each other and helping each other out in training.”

When coaching clients, Lyons tries to end misconceptions on running. She said that people often under-eat and overtrain, not getting a proper balance.

“What causes a lot of people to get injured is their focus on just running,” she said. “Some people can handle tons of running mileage and not doing anything but just run. But cross-training helps build other sets of muscles that running can’t.”

For now, Lyons’ plan is to continue helping clients one-on-one. She said her ultimate goal is to change cynics’ ideas on their own health.

“I had a comfortable career before, and if money was the only goal, I would have stayed there,” she said. “I get a ton of satisfaction of helping people reach their goals, especially people who are doubters.”

Email editorialassistant@ peoplenewspapers.com

I don’t just want a Mammogram, I want

Peace of Mind.

© Copyright 2014 Solis Women’s Health

Exceptional Experience. Exceptionally Accurate Results.

Schedule your Next Mammogram at Solis Women’s Health, Home of the Peace-of-Mind Mammogram.

Schedule at www.solishealth.com or Call Today at (866) 717.2551.

Solis Mammography of Dallas - 6805 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas 75225

Dallas’ Finest Agents Networking for you

Premier Million-Dollar Service in Every Price Range SO LD

SO LD

3711 W. Beverly Drive $539,000 Fanstastic, spacious SFA built 2006

6431 Desco $825,000 3 beds / 3.5 baths / 3 Living areas

6322 Carrington Drive $2,450,000 Casually elegant in convenient gated community

3324 Amherst $1,497,000 6/5/Fmls/Den/Lib/Gmrm/Pool; Convenient to school

LEANNE MCKINLEY, 214-681-3132 Allie Beth Allman & Associates

KATHY MYERS, 214-676-5823 Dave Perry-Miller & Associates

RONDA NEEDHAM, 214-801-5828 Dave Perry-Miller & Associates

ANNE OLIVER, 214-957-7689 Allie Beth Allman & Associates

NE W

NE W

LI ST IN G

LI ST IN G

7115 Meadowcreek Drive $550,000 5/4/3LA /2 Car/Pool Nortwood Hills Home

6406 Forest Creek Drive $1,050,000 Fab contemporary 4-5 brms, 4 baths, pool!

6165 Chesley Lane $455,000 One owner home on large corner lot

8708 Canyon Drive $1,680,000 Stunning Bluffview traditionaL 4/4.1

MAYO REDPATH, 469-231-7592 Virginia Cook, Realtors

PAULA SCOFIELD, 214-232-0562 Ebby Halliday, Realtors

JUDY SESSIONS, 214-354-5556 Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

LEELEE GIOIA, 214-616-1791 Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

PE ND IN G

SO LD

6510 Northwood $1,549,000 New construction. Sleek & sophisticated!

4226 Delmar $365,000 Adorable updated 3/2 with granite, fabulous pool

9536 Larchcrest $299,900 Lake Ridge Estates classic cottage

7040 Brookshire Drive $795,000 Modern on .5 ac creek lot! 4/3.1/2 LA/2 Car/Pool

KAY WEEKS, 214-676-8230 Ebby Halliday, Realtors

CAROL STOREY, 214-707-1142 Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

SHELL STEGALL, 214-577-7676 Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

LORI SPARKS, 214-680-6432 Virginia Cook, Realtors

PE ND IN G

SO LD

4039 Cedarbrush $875,000 Gorgeous 2 story/4Bdrms/2LA&Study/LGYard

3924 Lovers Lane $1,269,000 Charming traditional. Many amenities. 5/5.1/3LA

6239 Park Lane $1,925,000 Beautiful home in the heart of Preston Hollow

4711 Stanford $839,000 Beautiful home with great kitchen wonderful floorplan

ARLENE M. BALADY, 214-384-4118 Keller Williams

CATHY ORR BARTON, 214-202-9537 Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

PAM BRANNON, 214-912-1756 Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

GAYL BRAYMER, 214-906-2170 Dave Perry-Miller & Associates

5223 Royal Lane $1,727,500 Cul de sac on .97 acre. Master Dn. Pool

7250 Baxtershire Drive $925,000 Beautifully remodeled! 5 BR/5 FULL BATHS

17 Winding Lake Drive $1,700,000 Sophisticated modern home in gated community.

6239 Desco $1,100,000 3/2.5/3 Living Areas/2 Guest Quarters

SANDY DONSKY, 214-458-8808 Ebby Halliday, Realtors

VICKI FOSTER, 214-526-1848 Keller Williams Elite

BECKY FREY, 214-536-4727 Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

KAREN FRY, 214-288-1391 Dave Perry-Miller & Associates

NE W

UP DA TE D

LI ST IN G

5526 Stone Canyon in Starwood $1,500,000 5/5.5/2LA/Study/Media/Pool/4Gar/Lt .5ac

6433 Norway Road $1,295,000 Custom P&B Geothermal 5BR/6.1BA/4LA/3car

3600 Hanover St. $3,750,000 Updated Tudor on 90’ corner lot

9226 Hathaway $4,295,000 1.78 acres, pool, tennis court

PHYLLIS GLOVER, 214-770-3521 Dave Perry-Miller & Associates

DIANE GRUBER, 972-733-5206 Dave Perry-Miller & Associates

MARGIE HARRIS, 214-460-7401 Allie Beth Allman & Associates

LINDA JORDAN HOBBS, 214-533-3732 Ebby Halliday, Realtors

6421 Sondra $325,000 Austin stone in Lakewood Elementary, 1382 sq.ft.

7011 Desco Drive $550,000 Windsor Park 3545 sqft 4bed/3bath 3 car

3822 Canot $350,000 Master dwn, 3 LA’s, 3 BR’s

7131 Van Hook Drive $425,000 Spacious house & lot in Brentfield Area

DEBBIE INGRAM, 214-680-5353 Allie Beth Allman & Associates

BLAIR HUDSON, 214-914-0499 Allie Beth Allman & Associates

PEGGY JONES, 214-957-2282 Virginia Cook, Realtors

MARTY MARKS, 214-808-7887 Virginia Cook, Realtors

SO LD

34 APRIL 2014

commUNITY No Need to Hunt For Easter Events Churches in and around Preston Hollow almost all have traditional services scheduled for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. But several of them have also planned special events for the holidays.

Celebrate Spring!

See the Easter Collection at St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange #5 Highland Park Village Hours 9:00 – 5:00 Monday – Saturday 214 - 521- 3862

We believe in heart & soul.

Come see ours.

Central Christian Church The annual pancake breakfast is scheduled for 9 a.m. on April 12, followed by an Easter egg hunt at 10.

Lovers Lane United Methodist Church The church’s Easter Eggstravaganza, which is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on April 13, will include food, games, an egg hunt, and family learning experiences telling the story of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.

Midway Hills Christian Church The Disciples of Christ church has scheduled an Easter egg hunt for 1 p.m. on April 19. A breakfast is planned for 10 a.m. on April 20, one hour before the Easter Sunday worship service.

Park Cities Baptist Church The Holy Week Luncheon Series will feature pastors from around the city, each speaking at noon in the Great Hall.

Lunch will cost $10 per person.

April 14: Gary Brandenburg, lead pastor, Fellowship Dallas April 15: Mark Davis, senior pastor, Park Cities Presbyterian Church April 16: Todd Wagner, senior pastor, Watermark Church April 17: Bryan Carter, senior pastor, Concord Church The Sanctuary Choir and The Orchestra at Park Cities will perform “Requiem”

by John Rutter at 7:30 p.m. on April 18.

Park Cities Presbyterian Church Families are invited to Mercy Street’s Easter celebration, which is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 12 at the West Dallas Community School, 2300 Canada Drive. Activities will include Easter egg hunts, obstacle courses,

Parsons House Preston Hollow

Assisted Living & Memory Care

SATURDAY ENGLISH

5 pm 7 pm

4205 W. Northwest Highway

id: 030155 & 030156

face painting, crafts, bungee trampolines, wall climbing, and a petting zoo. Volunteers are needed to set up, greet families, run the activity stations, direct traffic, and clean up. To volunteer, send an email to jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or call 214224-2501.

Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church In anticipation of larger-than-normal crowds for its four services on Easter Sunday, the church will offer roundtrip shuttles from the St. Mark’s parking lot between 6:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. on April 20.

St. Rita Catholic Community The church has posted a schedule of confessions during Lent on its website, stritaparish.net. Confessions will be heard at 9 a.m. on Saturdays and at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, through April 3.

A parish reconciliation service is scheduled for 7 p.m. on April 10, and confessions will also be heard from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on April 16. As the website says, that will be sinners’ “last chance before Easter.”

— From Staff Reports

Mass Schedule SPANISH

Dallas, TX 75220 214.357.7900 www.parsonshouseprestonhollow.com

C H R i S M C G AT H e y

Victoria Zarubiak’s search for eggs was over easily at Goar Park in 2012.

DAILY ENGLISH SPANISH

7 am & Noon 7 pm

SUNDAY ENGLISH SPANISH SPANISH ENGLISH

9 am & Noon 7:30 am & 10:30 am 1:30 pm & 3 pm 5:30 pm Praise & Worship Mass

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

APRIL 2014 35

c o mmUNIT Y

Nasher Announces Artists For ‘The Great Create’ Fundraiser Highland Park residents Tonya and Todd Ramsey and Bluffview residents Courtney and Jeff Sinelli are co-chairing the second annual The Great Create, which will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on April 27 at the Nasher Sculpture Center.

This event aims to engage families’ artistic sides while raising essential funds for the Nasher’s educational initiatives.

Families will have the opportunity to create projects with local and national artists, including Morehshin Allahyari, new media artist and art activist; Christopher Blay, mixed media artist; Matt Clark, sculptor; The Color Condition’s Marianne Newsom and Sunny Sliger, installation artists; Vicki Meek, visual artist and arts administrator; Kyle Hobratschk, printmaker and furniture designer; Ruben Ochoa, sculptor; Robyn O’Neil, visual artist known for large-scale graphite drawings; and John Holt Smith, painter.

The Great Create is a celebration of youth art education and appreciation featuring a fun-filled afternoon of handson art activities and workshops led by local and world-renowned artists, as well as live entertainment and kid-friendly

Move Your Parents Closer!

What is Peace of Mind Worth?

L i S A S T e WA R T

Children had plenty of opportunities for hands-on learning at the Nasher Sculpture Center’s inaugural The Great Create fundraiser. food. The program is geared toward children 12 and younger. Teens are invited to serve as “art ambassadors” to assist the artists and younger attendees.

Many Seniors would prefer to continue living in their own home or aging in place. Sometimes home maintenance becomes a burden or a major life event forces considering a move. That’s where we come in. Located right here in the middle of your community we provide the following for you or your parent:

Call Us Today for a Complimentary Brunch Tour!

(214)987-0943 10410 Stone Canyon Dr., Dallas, TX 75230

www.meadowstoneplace.com

SPECIAL ADVERTISING CONTENT EBBY HALLIDAY

Firm Enhances Luxury Marketing

Bringing you Home this Spring

MOLLY HURT & MARTHA MILLER

Shown are examples of ebby Halliday Realtors Luxury Portfolio international advertising.

Ebby Halliday Realtors is enhancing its marketing of the Luxury Portfolio International brand. Luxury Portfolio is the luxury property marketing division of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, the largest global network of premier local independent real estate companies. Ebby Halliday is a founding member of the invitation-only network, which produces more annual home sales than any other real estate network.

“As one Dallas’ longest-running independent real estate firms, we are proud to be a founding member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and to offer our clients both sophisticated in-house marketing and the benefits of Luxury Portfolio International’s worldwide reach,” says Randall Graham, vice president and director of marketing for Ebby Halliday Realtors.

Ebby Halliday Realtors places luxury list-

ings in front of prospective buyers with premium placement in such publications as FD Luxe; Patron magazine; and in the OnStage playbill. Luxury homes listed with Ebby Halliday also receive extensive exposure in local niche papers such as People Newspapers and online venues popular with affluent international consumers, such as CountryLife.co.uk and Juwai.com, the No. 1 Chinese international property website.

Through its affiliation with Luxury Portfolio International, the firm’s luxury listings are frequently featured in Luxury Portfolio-branded advertising, including full-page ads in The Wall Street Journal, and other prominent publications such as Unique Homes, duPont Registry, Veranda Smart Money and Velocity, published for CityJet. To learn more about Ebby Halliday Realtors, visit the award-winning ebby.com.

2908 Stanford Avenue | SOLD

MOLLY HURT 214.394.1234

6428 Orchid Lane | SOLD

MARTHA MILLER 214.769.4457

mhurt@briggsfreeman.com

mmiller@briggsfreeman.com

mollyandmartha.com

5600 W. Lovers Lane, Ste. 224, Dallas, TX 75209

36 APRIL 2014

SPECIAL ADVERTISING CONTENT EBBY HALLIDAY

Luxury Portfolio International Publishes Newest Magazine Luxury Portfolio International, the luxury marketing partner of the Ebby Halliday Companies, has released the latest edition of its magazine. The issue debuts a new look for the publication, which is available now online and on newsstands in 60-plus countries/regions worldwide. Produced biannually by the luxury real estate network, Luxury Portfolio International Magazine features exceptional homes and highlights trends in luxury living.

With a targeted distribution designed to reach a highly affluent audience, the magazine has a circulation of more than 100,000 and is sent to Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio members in more than 40 countries, according to Ginger Gill, manager of Ebby Halliday Realtors’ Preston Center Office. It may also be found in select international firstclass airline lounges and purchased at Barnes & Noble bookstores.

“The magazine remains an incredibly powerful way for us to tell the story of the remarkable homes represented by our network members, as well as the lifestyle these homes represent. This edition is particularly special because we are unveiling an all-new look with a more contemporary feel,” Luxury

i

n

t

E

r

V o l u m e

n

0 4

a

|

t

I s s u e

i

o

N o .

n

a

L

®

0 1

Extraordinary ProPErtiEs

Larry ELLison EstatE

LuxeTrends

®

risE of thE nEw BiLLionairE

The ConCierge Life luxuryportfolio.com

L u x u r y

L i f e s t y L e

Shown is the cover of the newest edition of Luxury Portfolio International Magazine.

Portfolio President Paul Boomsma says.

Luxury Portfolio International is a global real estate network of the most powerful independent luxury brokerages. In addition to the magazine, Luxury Portfolio markets more than 25,000 luxury homes to more than 3 million high-net-worth visitors annually on its website, LuxuryPortfolio.com. To see the latest edition of the Luxury Portfolio International Magazine, visit luxuryportfolio.com.

SPECIAL ADVERTISING CONTENT PREMIER PRODUCERS NETWORK

Delivering Top Service

COMMUNIT Y

Troop 68 Announces Eagle Scouts William Caldwell is a student at St. Mark’s School of Texas.

For his Eagle Scout Service project, the son of Kevin and Lynn Caldwell of University Park led 18 volunteers as they improved the landscaping at Munger Place United Methodist Church, where they also assembled and installed bike racks.

William Cotten is a student at St. Mark’s. For his Eagle Scout Service project, the son of Kendall and Christina Cotten of Preston Hollow led nine volunteers who built 114 latex-free hand-held video-game boards to be used by patients at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.

Jack Crow is a senior at Highland Park High School. For his Eagle Project, the son of Kathy and Harlan Crow of Highland Park designed and re-landscaped an outdoor thera-

peutic garden at the Hill A. Feinberg Academy of Phoenix House of Texas, a substance-abuse treatment facility for adolescents.

Rob Crow is a freshman at St. Mark’s. For his Eagle project, the son of Kathy and Harlan Crow of Highland Park designed and constructed two large outdoor wooden toy boxes for the playgrounds at Mi Escuelita Preschool.

James Hancock is a student at St. Mark’s. For his Eagle project, the son of Barry and Margaret Hancock of Highland Park transformed the Reconciliation Outreach Women’s Home backyard with the creation of a butterfly garden and walkway.

Philip Montgomery is a student at St. Mark’s. For his Eagle project, the son of Harold and Kaysie Montgomery of Highland Park led 17 volunteers in the construction and

mounting of eight bat boxes in Montague County for the Thomsen Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to the protection of Texas wildlife.

Charles Olson is a student at St. Mark’s. For his Eagle Scout Service project, the son of Todd and Jennifer Olson of Preston Hollow repaired, restored, and cleaned up the playground at Pershing Elementary School.

Clarke Wood is a student at St. Mark’s. For his Eagle project, the son of Clint and Susan Wood of University Park led a group of volunteers as they created 40 “Joy Jars” full of toys and activities to occupy and brighten the day of children who have to stay at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. He also purchased and decorated 1,500 socks that serve as make-shift slings for toddlers.

SPECIAL ADVERTISING CONTENT BRIGGS FREEMAN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Staging Brings Top Dollar

P hoto b y A e n e as F ord

The Premier Producers Network is a professional organization of 28 successful residential real estate agents in Dallas. Each member has been in the real estate business on average for 20 years. The group has incredible product knowledge, successful negotiating skills and vast resources offering connections that deliver a clear advantage to their clientele.

In addition to working full-time with clients buying and selling homes, members volunteer many hours to civic, cultural and philanthropic causes. In working with their clients, they are often introduced to organizations in need of help. Some of those include Genesis

Woman’s Shelter, The Family Place, the DMA, Katy Trail, Dallas Arboretum Preservation Dallas and the Children’s Advocacy Center.

Members pictured are first row: Karen Fry, Linda Jordan Hobbs, Leanne McKinley, Kay Weeks, Ronda Needham, Carol Storey, and Anne Oliver; second row: Mayo Redpath, Cathy Orr Barton, Paula Scofield, Phyllis Glover, Kathy Myers, Diane Gruber, and Pam Brannon; third row: Judy Sessions, Arlene Balady, Margie Harris, Gayl Bramer, Peggy Jones, Lee Lee Giola, and Marty Marks; fourth row: Blair Hudson, Debbie Ingram, Vicki Foster, Becky Frey, Shell Stegall, Lori Sparks, and Sandy Donsky.

According to a survey conducted by the International Association of Home Staging Professionals and StagedHomes.com, 95 percent of ASP staged homes sell in 11 days or less on average. They also sell for 17 percent more, proving the staging process is key to achieving not only the sale of your home, but getting the right price.

Neutral paint color: Neutral colors make a room look light and bright. Also consider earth tones, which can even include shades of blue, green and some reds.

Remove personal items: Position your home in a way that will show the “bones” of the home.

Pack away anything personal like photos, and consider renting a pod or off-site storage.

Spruce up your curb appeal: Trim the lawn, weed and prune.

Your outdoor space is the first thing your potential buyers see, so it’s imperative to make the perfect first impression.

Streamline your furniture:

Bold, sleek, timeless, the five-bedroom home at 4304 Belclaire Avenue in Highland Park is listed by Caroline Summers for $5,900,000.

Make sure not to confine traffic flow when staging your furniture.

You want to encourage the buyer’s imagination by removing extraneous pieces that don’t support the overall design.

Do a thorough cleaning and neutralize odors: Make your home as spotless. Clean carpets and sparkling windows are a must.

And ask your real estate professional or a friend to perform a “nose check,” because you probably have become accustomed to any smells of your home.

Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty has five offices in Dallas, Uptown, Ranch and Land, The Ballpark and Southlake.

Briggsfreeman.com

APRIL 2014 37

c om m E N TA RY ConfeSSionS of a maD houSeWife

I Hate Always Being Right

W

ith parenthood comes daily lessons in patience, humility, and restraint. Like most kids who are indulged, praised, and privileged, mine seem to think they know everything, or at least more than we do. No matter the issue, they politely listen to our advice (a testament to their upbringing), and then politely shrug it off and do what they want (another testament to their upbringing). Invariably, our words of wisdom turn out to be right. Then, vindicated, we spend weeks fighting the desire to say the most satisfying four words in the English language: “I told you so.”

Lately, two of our four daughters have come closer to an “I told you so” moment than they realize. This summer, our oldest is getting married. She and her fiance live in Portland, Ore. They are environmentally concerned, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, composting, matédrinking kind souls.

Last fall, they shared their “vision” for their wedding and celebration.

There will be a ceremony on the beach

m i C h e l e va l D e Z followed by quality time spent with family and friends sharing a meal made by the bride and groom and served by the guests. It will be egalitarian, as all guests should feel valued, regardless of paycheck or social status. The groom will fire pottery for each invitee, and we will clean up together. There will be no regard to money, except ours, as we will be footing the bill.

Our response was predictable. What about a caterer, tent, tables, flowers, welcome gifts? Our practical concerns felt like pin pricks to their idyllic nuptials. Despite the hurt feelings, the logistical challenges of hosting 160 people for a beach wedding became clear, and so did their vision. Their latest

plan includes a tent on the beach, a caterer, and — despite our equal footing with all guests — plenty of staff to wait on us, all as Mom and Pops predicted.

Headstrong in our need to be right, we failed to see that our daughter, and bride-to-be, is a love knot of emotions.

To ensure a loving and bonding relationship with the betrothed, we have wholly endorsed their evolved “vision” for the big event.

Another daughter is in her first year of law school. Before she left, she decided that a puppy should be added to the new bed, dishes, and hand-medowns she hauled back east. After all, she might get lonely, and who better to snuggle with than a Siberian husky?

Having been to law school, we made our case why the academic rigors of school leave no time for a pooch. What about holiday breaks, the added expense, and hours the pup spends alone while our daughter masters the rule against perpetuities?

Like a crash test for a Smart car, our arguments failed. She now has a blue-

eyed canine roommate. Again, as Mom and Pops predicted, three months into the school year, vindication hit like a triple-seven jackpot in Vegas. Citing the time-consuming nature of torts and contracts, our legally blond girl sheepishly asked if she could board her dog for a month of uninterrupted study time. The parental restraint felt like a straight jacket, but the desperation in her voice broke our righteous exterior.

With nary a word, we offered the 16 digits of our MasterCard for the boarding.

Over wine, we high-fived the fact that, once again, we were right. Surely, the kids will respect our advice, never ignore it, and — more importantly — acknowledge that we are the best parents ever. Then again, being right isn’t the issue; maybe offering our support, love, and understanding is.

Michele Valdez is a slightly compulsive, mildly angry feminist, a past attorney, and a present volunteer. She lives with her demanding children and husband.

SPECIAL ADVERTISING CONTENT

SPECIAL ADVERTISING CONTENT

DAVE PERRY-MILLER & ASSOCIATES

EBBY HALLIDAY

Congratulations to 2013’s Top Producers

Free ‘FETCH!’ Event Promises Fun

Lee Thomas, Manager; Becky Connatser, Manager; Dave Perry-Miller, Company Founder; Bud Bush, General Manager DALLAS, TX (March 22, 2013) — Celebrating the milestone of $1.8 billion in closed sales volume for 2013, Dave Perry-Miller & Associates honored Top Producers at the firm’s annual Awards Presentation held at the Dallas Country Club.

Preston Center Office: Jennifer Miller (Top Sales and Units), Mark Cain (Top Sales), Kimberlee Gromatzky, Laura Michelle (Top Units), Diane Gruber, Karen Fry, Gaynelle Henger, Gayl Braymer & Jonathan Thayer (Top Sales), Jeff Updike & Weston Pugh (Top Units), and Frada Sandler Highland Park Office: The Rhodes Group (Top Sales and Units), Hickman+Weber Group (Top Sales & Units), Brady Moore (Top Sales & Units), Ralph Randall, Gianna Cerullo, Marlene Jaffe, Betty Crawford, Mysti Stewart, Jane Gordon, and Stephen Pryor.

InTown Office: Hewitt & Habgood Group (Top Sales and Units), Emily Ray-Porter and Henry Barber, Barnes-Weiner Group, Gullotto Group, Nadine Kelsall-Meyer (Top Sales & Units), Borman-Zahn Team, Christopher Miller, Brandon Fleeman, Layne-Rothwell Group, and Craig Merriman.

Park Cities Office: Stephen Collins (Top Sales), Sharon Quist, Paige & Curt Elliott (Top Sales & Units), Julie Provenzano, Phyllis Glover Group (Top Sales and Units), Patricia Massey, Kathy Myers & Lacy Schultz, Debbie Sherrington, Brian Smith, and Lisa & Kristi Johnson. Jeremy Whiteker posted Top Individual Units.

Lakewood Office: The Scott Jackson Group (Top Sales and Units), Nancy Johnson (Top Sales & Units), Marissa Fontanez, Meg Skinner, and Susan Nelson-Wheeler & Wes Wheeler (Top Sales & Units).

Ebby’s Little White House is once again hosting “FETCH!” a fund-raising and awareness event for two deserving local dog-rescue organizations: DFW Labrador Retriever Rescue and DFW Pug Rescue.

The fun-filled event, free to the public, will take place April 12, (rain or shine) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ebby’s Little White House – 5999 W. Northwest Highway, at the corner of Preston Road and Northwest Highway.

The event offers the opportunity to meet some great dogs and learn more about these rescue organizations. In addition, the public is invited to enjoy hot dogs and refreshments and have your dog’s photo taken; children can “fish” for prizes; and you may enter a raffle to win a painted pet portrait, a gift basket of dog goodies from Lucky Dog Barkery, a round of golf at Tour-18, and other items donated by local

businesses.

DFW Labrador Retriever Rescue Club, Inc. is dedicated to alleviating the needless death and suffering of homeless or misplaced Labrador Retrievers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. DFW Pug Rescue Club, Inc. is a nonprofit committed to the rescue, care and placement of all unwanted, mistreated, or homeless Pugs in Texas.

FETCH! event chair Connie Weaver is a 13-year Ebby Halliday Associate based in the Little White House. She serves on the Board of DFW Labrador Retriever Rescue and is the proud owner of two adopted Labrador Retrievers.

To learn more about Ebby’s Little White House or to contact an Ebby professional to represent you, visit ebbyslittlewhitehouse.com. To find properties for sale across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, visit ebby.com.

38 APRIL 2014

CLASSIFIEDS To place your ad in People Newspapers, please call us at 214-5235251, fax to 214-363-6948, or e-mail to classified@peoplenewspapers.com. All ads will run in Park Cities People and Preston Hollow People and online on both websites. Pre-payment is required on all ads. Deadline for our next edition is the second Monday in April.

People Newspapers reserves the right to edit or reject ads. We assume no liability for errors or omissions in advertisements and no responsibility beyond the cost of the ad. We are responsible only for the first incorrect insertion.

e S tat e S a l e S

announCementS

Ruth Taylor ESTATE SALES

Serving Dallas for Over 40 Years See Upcoming Sales:

RuthtayloREstatEsalEs.com

h e a lt h

Want to purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests.

Send details to: P. O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201.

e D u C at i o n Lauren Rose, 214-284-6349 Tutor/State Certified Teacher

All my students have great grades and their parents have big smiles!

I teach Spanish, Latin, English, and English Essays.

Detox, Weight Loss, Fertility, Cysts, Fibroids, Herpes, Impotence, Prostate, Prostate Cancer, Ovarian Cancer PLEASE CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION Leslie Duong, 214-887-8325 BS Biology, Health Nutritionist, Licensed Herbalist

LESLIEDUONG.COM home ServiCeS Blount’s Tree Service 47 Years Exp/Insured All Tree Work * Landscaping * Grass Sodding * « 214-275-5727« blountstreeservicedfw.com ramon's interior/exterior paint, Sheetrock Repairs 214-679-4513

SpoRTS Ursuline Will Finally Have Home Field

By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers Throughout its history, the Ursuline Academy lacrosse program has logged plenty of miles on the road.

Its practices are at Christ the King Catholic School, almost three miles from the Preston Hollow campus. Its “home” games are at the University of Dallas, almost 10 miles away in Irving.

That doesn’t count the true road games that have become a staple of Ursuline’s schedule during the past decade, while school officials have lobbied for the right to build an on-campus field of its own.

Starting next season, however, the Bears will have that home-field advantage for the first time. With the blessing of the city of Dallas and neighboring residents, as well as the necessary funding, Ursuline will begin construction this spring on the Sister Margaret Ann Moser Athletic Field.

The field, with lights and artificial turf, is expected to be ready for use this fall not only for practice and games for Ursuline’s soccer and lacrosse

C H R i S M C G AT H e y

The Ursuline girls soccer team, which has won 24 straight TAPPS state titles, will have a new home field next season. programs, but also for various other physical education activities.

“We’re very excited. We have not had a true homefield advantage,” said Ursuline lacrosse coach Lori Wales.

“Even with that adversity, we’ve gone on to win state championships, but it’s a little bit of a letdown for the girls to not have fans in the stands.”

Currently, the field at Christ the King doesn’t have lights, which puts a strain on practice times. And the school has to pay a rental fee to use the grass field at UD. Its junior-varsity team practices in a floodplain adjacent to the school.

“Now we’ll be able to play an equal number of home and away games, which we’ve never been done before,” Wales said.

SPECIAL ADVERTISING CONTENT DAVE PERRY-MILLER & ASSOCIATES

ContaCt uS at: CLASSiFieDS@PeOPLe NeWSPAPeRS.COM

home ServiCeS

ViP oriental rug cleaning - rePair • All Hand Washing & Drying • Repair & Re-weaving • Free Pickup & Delivery 2526 W. Mockingbird 214-654-0095 www.viporientalcleaning.com

10% off

Reg. $ per sq. ft. on cleaning & repair. Min. $40 charge.

pet SittinG anD toto 2 petSittinG Neighborhood References “There’s No Place Like Home!”

12 Years Serving Dallas 214-263-5104 AndToto2.coom BeSt in DallaS!

Look for it on Page 31.

Commanding Estate in Old Preston Hollow This commanding estate property at 9346 Sunnybrook, set on a lushly landscaped 1.12 acres at one of the most coveted sites in Old Preston Hollow, was recently renovated to offer a clean line interior featuring a downstairs master and guest suite, and one of the most impressive pool and entertaining terraces in the city.

The gated entry opens to the circular drive leading to the gracious two story residence. A central foyer is flanked by the formal living and dining areas. A spacious great room and complete bar anchored by a double-sided fireplace share views of the grounds and pool. The newly remodeled gourmet kitchen is appointed with top of the line appliances, Carrera marble surfaces and features an eat-in breakfast area and adjacent study. An elegant downstairs master suite boasts a fireplace, sitting area and newly remodeled master bath. The second level offers three bedrooms with remodeled en suite baths and a large

This commanding estate property set on a lushly landscaped 1.12 acres at one of the most coveted sites in Old Preston Hollow. game room which has access to the second story sitting balcony.

The sweeping back lawn leads to an entertaining oasis with fireplace, outdoor kitchen and a pool and spa created with mosaic glass tiles. A four car garage with full living quarters complete this property.

Dave Perry-Miller & Associates (daveperrymiller.com) is an Ebby Halliday Company with five area locations, specializing in market-

ing the key areas of the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, Uptown, Lakewood, East Dallas and Kessler Park.

Dave Perry-Miller & Associates is also a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International, luxuryportfolio.com.

Offered for $3,995,000. Contact Dave Perry-Miller 972-3807723 or Ryan Streiff 469-3713008.

APRIL 2014 39

CLASSIFIEDS DECKS

Serving Park Cities since Nixon was in office

www.ParkCitiesDecks.com

Family owned and operated since 1956.

972-422-3059

Tree Pruning & Removal | Disease & Insect Control www.arbormasters.com phone: 682-223-1796 Moving, Downsizing, Senior Living, STRESS FREE. Native Dallasite, Licensed. Experienced Interior Designer. Will handle all aspects.

Carolyn, 214.363.0747

Shade Arbors & Patio Roof Covers

Meredyth Petree

TCNP #4970 mpetree67@sbcglobal.net Office: 214.942.5111 Cell: 214.534.8052

ptreegardenconcepts.com

PEOPLE’S

h & h home repair All types of home repair including painting. Licensed and insured. randy hood, 214-328-3008

OICE RUNN E CH

P 2011

“BE SIDE S Th E c oNV ENIE NcE , IT ’ S GoING To B E A S oURcE o F p RIDE FoR US . ”

home ServiCeS

RU

“Besides the convenience, it’s going to be a source of pride for us.”

In soccer, the Bears have continued to excel while playing their home games at Jesuit.

Ursuline won its 24th straight TAPPS state title in early March.

After more than 12 years since the school’s land purchase and initial proposal, which met with resistance from neighbors and city planners, the Dallas City Council approved the Catholic girls school’s plans for an athletic field in May 2013. That go-ahead allowed the school to solicit more funding for the project.

“It’s amazing what the fields will do,” said Ursuline president Gretchen Kane. “To have a field for competition but also for practice will help us so much.”

Kane said the cost of the project is about $3.5 million. It will

www.PatioRoofCovers.com

WorShip ServiCeS

Alleluia!

Christ is Risen! The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

Trinity Episcopal Church

12727 Hillcrest Rd., Dallas, TX 75230 | 972.991.3601 | www.tecdallas.org

Come celebrate Easter with us on April 20.

10:30 am Holy Communion

PRESTON HOLLOW

loR I WAlE S

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

CONNECT † WORSHIP † GROW † SERVE † GIVE

Love God. Love Neighbor.

Change the World.

Worship with us!

Sundays: 8:45 & 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Worship: 10:00 a.m.

4024 Caruth Boulevard Dallas, TX 75225 214-368-1435 | www.upumc.org

6315 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75230 214-363-4393 www.PrestonHollowUMC.org

ST. JUDE CHAPEL include 45-foot light standards, which are lower than usual for such a venue and will point directly at the fields. The lights can be used only during specific times, and there will be no concessions building, restrooms, or loudspeakers.

The field is named after Moser, a former Ursuline school Untitled-1 president who became a champion for the athletics project since its inception.

“She really started this dream and suffered the disappointment of that City Council vote in October 2001, but she was not to be deterred,” Kane said.

“With courage and dignity and grace, she really saw this thing through.”

SATURDAY MASS: 4:00 p.m.

SUNDAY MASS: 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

DAILY MASS: (Monday thru Friday) 11:40 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.

1521 MAIN STREET DALLAS, TX, 75201 1

214.742.2508 st.judechapel.org

SundayS at HPPC

2/10/14 10:26 AM

One Presbyterian Faith, Five Styles of Worship

WORSHIP WITH US learn more aBout our ChurCheS online:

Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

www.parkcitiespeople.com/category/worship www.prestonhollowpeople.com/category/worship if your church isn’t among these, have them call 214-523-5251.

hppc.org | 214-526-7457 3821 University Boulevard

Traditional 9:30 am, 11 am Contemporary 11:05 am African Inspired 11 am Chinese-Mandarin 11 am Communion 8:15 am An ECO Presbyterian Church

extraordinary lives | extraordinary homes Distinguished Architects Honored at Home Tour

W

hen Al McClendon walks in the kitchen of his childhood home, he can still see where he sat at meals with his family. The kitchen in the historic home has since been expanded, but the home’s character and for McClendon, who chairs the Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society, the childhood memories remain.

For many historic Park Cities homes restoring them to their original condition is not financially feasible, nor would it make the homes as livable as the owners want. So the Preservation Society advocates that instead of tearing down a decades-old home, owners should contract with architects and builders who have the talent and experience to maintain the bones of the original house, while expanding it to include larger rooms, updated kitchens and baths and even more closets, McClendon said.

Several of the most skilled historic preservation architects will be honored as part of the 12th Annual Historic Home Tour on Saturday, April 12.

Entitled “Architects of Distinction,” the tour will open homes at 4243 Beverly Drive, by Lucius E. O’Bannon; 4700 Preston Road, by Anton Korn; 4221 Lorraine Avenue, by Clyde H. Griesenbeck, and the Pump House at 5 Willow Wood Circle, by Gary Cunningham with Cunningham Architects.

Harlan Crow, who will open his home to the tour, will speak about the Crow Library at the society’s Third Annual Distinguished Speaker Luncheon Series, held at the Dallas Country Club on April 2.

The tour of the home of the chairman and CEO of Crow Holdings is sponsored by Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty.

On Sunday, April 13, an open house features Park

SOLD - Listed for $1,575,000 4572 Bordeaux Avenue | SOLD TOM HUGHES | c 214.649.3323 thughes@briggsfreeman.com

The Crow home will be open to tour on April 12th as part of the Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society Annual Mutt’s Home Cantina Tour. in Uptown offers treats for four-

Cities properties of historic or architectural significance for sale. Advance tickets for the Home Tour are $20, Day of Home Tour tickets are $25. Advance tickets will be available at Tom Thumb stores in the Park Cities.

Proceeds from the luncheon fund scholarships for Highland Park High School seniors who plan to study architecture, history or preservation.

3500 Gillon Avenue | $2,195,000 ANNE GOYER | c 214.457.0417 agoyer@briggsfreeman.com

For More InForMatIon pchps.org

see briggfreeman.com updatedallas.com for the latest in real estate news President and CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty with five offices in Dallas, Uptown, Ranch and Land,The Ballpark and Southlake.

9029 Broken Arrow Lane | $2,695,000 LINDY MAHONEY | c 214.546.1555 lmahoney@briggsfreeman.com

3800 Wentwood Drive | $2,400,000 Wonderful University Park home with gracious French exterior. Built in 2000 on nicely sized corner lot.

Kitchen and breakfast room open to den, spectacular high ceiling formal living room, dining, and guest room with full bath on first level.

CLAIRE DEWAR c 214.808.6045

4217 Bryn Mawr Drive | $1,425,000 JUDY SESSIONS | c 214.354.5556 jsessions@briggsfreeman.com

cdewar@briggsfreeman.com

New Listing

3317 Villanova Street | $1,865,000 MICHELLE WOOD | c 214.564.0234 mwood@briggsfreeman.com New Listing

17 Winding Lake Drive | $1,700,000 Impeccable modern design, full of amenities, impressive finishes, and intended for low-maintenance easy living. It is a dream for those who want to be surrounded by exclusive beauty, the best of luxuries, plenty of space for entertaining and family, and the security of a gated community.

Visit beckyfrey.com

BECKY FREY c 214.536.4727

bfrey@briggsfreeman.com

5600 W. Lovers Lane, Suite 224, Dallas, TX 75209

briggsfreeman.com