Park Cities People November 2018

FALL SOCIETY 2018: TAKE A LOOK BACK AT 40 YEARS OF THE FAMILY PLACE

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BEYOND ‘THE VOICE’ Highland Park senior Claire DeJean hopes her new NBC-driven fame will help propel her music career.

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The university hosted the first of the debates between the two Senate hopefuls and faculty weighed in on what both candidates must do to win in Texas.

For every pair of sneakers bought, 5 percent of the proceeds is donated to local organizations that focus on art, music, and sports programs.

Crisis counselors met with Highland Park ISD residents to discuss suicide and self harm in adolescents - and alert parents to potential warning signs.

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BUTTERFLIES, AFRICA, AND RECYCLING

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f you read my column with any regularity, I’m sure you already think I’m a tree-hugger. If you think of me as the annoying person at a dinner party that’s always talking about recycling, composting, reusing, Eco-this, and sustainable-that, you may want to stop reading now.

I admit I love nature; I appreciate fresh air, pristine rivers, and the peacefulness of a forest. So, when I was reading over the stories in this issue, I was quite pleased with our editors’ accidental environmental issue – OK it’s just two stories.

On Page 12, we are reminded of the importance of the insect world, especially Monarch butterflies, to our future.

“The greatest threat to butterflies continues to be habitat loss and degradation,” said John Watts, entomologist at the Texas Discovery Gardens. The Texas Discovery Gardens received a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to establish 80 acres of Monarch habitat in Dallas.

Additionally, there are things we as individuals can do too, to reduce the decline of this vital species – check out the tips in How to Help.

On Page 14, filmmaker Neil Gelinas takes us on a journey to the Okavango region in Botswana Africa. The story looks

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at a conservation project with his documentary of the threats facing this ecosystem.

Into the Okavango will air PAT M A R T I N Dec. 14 on the Nat Geo TV. “This is one of the few places left on the planet where you feel like you’re stepping back in time,” Gelinas said.

Even though I have too many apps on my phone, I’m going to download the Nat Geo TV app to watch this.

One more thing, unrelated to these two stories but on-topic-ish and has been top of mind for me for some time now; what are we going to do with our recycling, now that China doesn’t want to accept it anymore? I hope this doesn’t make us take a step backward in our communities recycling efforts. We need to figure out what to do with our consumer waste since it can no longer be – out of sight out of mind.

Climbing down from my soapbox now.

Pat Martin, Publisher pat.martin@peoplenewspapers.com

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Crime S KU L D U G G E RY of the MONTH

GRAB-AND-GO

CRIME REPORT SEPT. 10 - OCT. 7 SEPT. 10 Stolen before 7:30 a.m.: a $30 purse from an unlocked silver Ford F150 parked overnight in the 3600 block of Colgate Avenue.

SEPT. 11 Stolen before 4:15 a.m.: a black 2013 Cadillac Escalade Platinum edition, valued at $25,000, was stolen from outside a home in the 4600 block of Mockingbird Lane.

A set of TaylorMade golf irons, valued at $2,000, and four business suits, valued at $500 each, were in the car.

Around 9 a.m. Oct. 1, a Dallas man picking up several cups of coffee from the Highland Park Village Starbucks thought it would be OK to leave his car running and the door slightly ajar while making the stop.

It turns out he was wrong.

While getting his java fix, his black Incase backpack, iPad Air 2, and medication including Prozac, Adderall, Wellbutrin, and Xanax were all stolen. But at least the thief left the car.

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SEPT. 13 A Louis Vuitton purse, valued at $1,500, was stolen sometime between 9 and 11 a.m. from a 2017 white Jeep parked in the 4300 block of Lovers Lane.

A 2017 white Mazda Cx9, valued at $20,000, was stolen sometime between 10:15 and 11 p.m. while parked in the 4400 block of Emerson Avenue.

SEPT. 14 A Highland Park resident, who had parked her 2013 black Hyundai Sonata in the 4400 block of Byron Avenue around 9 p.m. Sept.

13, got a call from Dallas Police early the next morning that three youth were found in possession of her car keys and that her Hyundai had been impounded for further investigation.

A 2016 black Chevrolet Silverado 2500 was taken for a joyride to Mockingbird Station. The vehicle was parked in the 3500 block of Princeton Avenue the night before with the keys inside, the owner told police around 6:40 a.m.

SEPT. 16 Around 2:31 a.m., a dark blue Audi AB that was stolen from a home in the 4200 block of Potomac Avenue was clocked at the Mockingbird Lane, northbound.

The vehicle was stolen sometime during the night. Sporting equipment, clothes, and personal items, valued at $2,000, were in the vehicle.

SEPT. 17 A “short, thin man with tattoos on his arms and black spiked hair” nabbed a $230 bottle of perfume around 5:20 p.m. from Tom Ford at Highland Park Village. He apparently left in an early 2000s Chevrolet Impala.

a maintenance worker had all been in the home during the time frame.

SEPT. 18 Around 4 a.m., a homeowner in the 4500 block of Belfort Place heard metal clanking outside her residence but didn’t get up to check out the noise. Later that morning, the woman realized it was a thief stealing part of the third-row seats, valued at $500, from the back seat of her 2011 black Chevrolet Suburban. It is unclear why the culprit disconnected the driver’s side third-row seat but didn’t steal it.

SEPT. 24 Stolen before 9 a.m.: a firearm, valued at $550, from a 2017 Toyota Rav4 parked overnight in the 3100 block of Bryn Mawr Drive.

Stolen before 8 a.m.: a care package filled with $90 worth of clothing and food from a 2008 white Chevrolet Suburban parked overnight in the 3500 block of Greenbrier Drive.

SEPT. 19 Stolen before 8:30 a.m.: the third-row seat from a 2007 gold Chevrolet Suburban parked overnight in the 4500 block of Rheims Place.

Stolen around 11:40 p.m.: a $40 backyard and $50 worth of Kat Von D beauty products from a 2004 silver Mitsubishi parked in the 6400 block of North Central Expressway.

SEPT. 20 Overnight before 9 a.m., a red iron fence located at the southwest corner of a home in the 4300 block of Westside Drive was bent and partially detached. Damage was estimated at about $2,000. The fence was undamaged at 5 p.m. Sept. 19.

SEPT. 21 A yellow metal Omega watch, valued at $3,000, along with a $10,000 yellow diamond bracelet were stolen sometime between 10:30 a.m. Sept. 20 and 6 p.m. Sept. 21 from a bathroom sink in the 4200 block of Lomo Alto Drive. Three plumbers and

SEPT. 22 Stolen before 9:45 a.m.: the tailgate of a 2011 white Ford F150 parked overnight in the 4600 block of Southern Avenue.

SEPT. 25 Around 4:40 p.m., a resident in the 3100 block of Greenbrier Drive reported to police that on Sept. 23 packages containing $30 worth of household goods, $70 worth of RCA records, and $300 worth of custom chains were stolen from her front porch.

SEPT. 26 Stolen before 7 a.m.: an iPhone, valued at $565, and $100 in cash from a 2018 black Chevrolet Tahoe parked overnight in the 3600 block of Stanford Avenue.

SEPT. 27 An SMU student reported that while riding his motorcycle west on Auburndale Avenue to class, his iPhone X fell out of his pocket.

When he returned to where he believed the phone was dropped, between St. Johns Drive and Drexel Drive, it was missing. According to a witness, a woman driving an SUV around the same time stopped in the area and picked something off the ground.

Around 3 a.m., an officer found a 2017 GMC Suburban parked in the 3500 block of Cornell Avenue with property spilled out on the street and the glove box open.

SEPT. 28 Stolen before 7 a.m.: the radio from a 2014 GMC Yukon parked overnight in the 3700 block of Shenandoah Avenue. Another resident in the same block reported at 8 a.m. that a radio also was stolen from a 2013 GMC Yukon.

Stolen before 11:28 a.m.: the

tailgate, valued at $500, belonging to a 2013 brown Ford F-150 parked in the 4300 block of Lorraine Avenue.

Sometime between 11 p.m.

Sept. 26 and 1 p.m. Sept. 28, an unlocked 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe was burglarized while parked in the 3900 block of Normandy Avenue. The taillights and boxes of ammunition were stolen, according to officials.

SEPT. 29 Stolen before 11:20 a.m.: a 1999 black Mercedes E320 with the keys inside parked overnight in the 4300 block of Emerson Avenue.

OCT. 1 We don’t know if this thief was considerate or just didn’t have enough room, but sometime before 8:41 a.m., only one of two dirt bikes, valued at $3,500, was stolen from the back of a 2015 Ford F250 parked overnight in the 3100 block of Greenbriar Drive. A toolbox full of Snap-on tools also was stolen.

Around 3:45 p.m., a tall man in bright colored clothing with a short female was suspected of stealing a black mink coat, valued at $8,000, from Forty Five Ten at Highland Park Village.

OCT. 3 Stolen before 8 a.m.: the side mirrors, valued at $100, from a 2014 GMC Yukon parked overnight in the 4400 block of Livingston Avenue.

OCT. 4 A blue Schwinn Varsity bicycle with two flat tires was found around 8 a.m. at the corner of Beverly Drive and Roland Avenue.

OCT. 7 A black Schwinn mountain bike with green lettering was stolen sometime between 3 and 5: 20 p.m. from the bike rack at Whole Foods in the 4100 block of Lomo Alto Drive.

Sometime between 11 p.m.

Oct. 5 and 3 p.m. Oct. 7, a Mercedes C300 was rummaged through while parked in the 4500 block of Southern Avenue. Nothing was stolen.

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News

District 16 Race Viewed as Key for Texas Senate Incumbent Huffines, challenger Johnson tout differences

Incumbent Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke debate Sept. 21 at SMU.

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SMU FACULTY MEMBERS PONY UP POLITICAL ANALYSIS Professors offer journalists insights on Cruz- O’Rourke race

By William Taylor People Newspapers

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ith election campaigns afoot, SMU political science lessons can extend well beyond the classroom.

The university hosted the first U.S. Senate debate between Republican incumbent Ted Cruz and Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke some weeks ago, but SMU’s role in political discussions doesn’t stop there.

When local, state, and even national journalists seek analysis of Lone Star electoral trends, SMU faculty members are often the ones providing the answers to questions ranging from how energized are religious voters to whether a high-interest U.S. senate race means reliably Republican Texas is ready to turn purple.

“This race shows that a good Democrat candidate in a good Democrat year can come close, even in Texas,” said Cal Jillson, professor of political science. “It does not show that Texas is about to become a competitive two-party state. That interesting Cal Jillson day is still a decade or two away.”

SMU introduces Jillson, author of Lone Star Tarnished: A Critical Look at Texas Politics and Public Policy, as one of the foremost, and often-interviewed political experts.

But he’s not the only SMU faculty member offering up analysis on the upcoming election. Here are a few others:

MATTHEW WILSON Associate professor of political science On what will decide the Cruz- O’Rourke race: “The swing constituency will be suburban moderate Republicans.

Can O’Rourke convince enough to split their ticket? The challenge for him is to win a senate race when the Democratic candidate for governor is likely to lose by double digits.”

STEPHANIE MARTIN Assistant professor of communication studies On O’Rourke’s message: “He’s really trying to leverage Cruz’s overall unlikability. You just look at O’Rourke’s campaign message, ‘Texas deserves better’ . . . Texas is doing well – it’s prosperous, and its economy and growth are strong. But some of the biggest black eyes that have happened the past two years in the Trump administration have happened right here, with the biggest being border separations.”

On Cruz’s message: “Most of what I’ve seen from Cruz is claims that Beto is ‘not Texas’. . . He’s trying to tag Beto as something that is not authentic to the Lone Star State, but I don’t think it will be enough of a message because O’Rourke has shown himself to be very charismatic and very present throughout his campaign.”

RITA KIRK Director of the Maguire Center for Ethics & Public Responsibility On what O’Rourke must do: “He also has to provide people a reason not to go in and just vote straight party GOP because Texas is inundated with straight party voters.”

On what Cruz must do: “Solidifying the Republican base and getting them to vote straight ticket and solidify his strength in urban areas will win him the election.”

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DON HUFFINES

By Bill Miller

Special Contributor Candidates battling for the District 16 Texas Senate seat agree on this much: Public school funding and property tax relief are linked.

But that’s about it.

As the Nov. 6 Election Day nears, incumbent Don Huffines and challenger Nathan Johnson are sharply defining their differences in pursuit of the potentially pivotal seat.

Johnson, a Democrat, pledged to restore sensible, results-oriented representation in Austin.

Huffines, a Republican, touted a proven record of forging bipartisan efforts to fight corruption back home and to spend tax revenue wisely.

District 16 is one of three GOP-controlled seats that, if taken

by Democrats, could end or at least dilute the Republican supermajority in the Texas Senate, observers have said.

Huffines, concerned about the burden double-digit property valuation increases are creating for taxpayers, said that no Senate Democrats voted for tax relief the last legislative session, and voters can expect the same in 2019.

“That’s never changing because, for Democrats, government never has enough money,” Huffines said.

Huffines said he’d fight for Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan that would place a revenue growth cap of 2.5 percent on increases in property taxes collected by local governments and school districts.

Johnson has called the plan a “bad idea” that would restrict the control of local taxing entities.

“I trust local elected officials, and I trust voters to take care of

NATHAN JOHNSON

K E Y D AT E S Early voting ends – Nov. 2 Election Day – Nov. 6 that at the local level,” he said.

Huffines countered that local control is preserved under the governor’s plan because it would extend the option of going above the cap to pay for special projects, like new fire stations, but only if approved by voters in a local election.

“So, this is the ultimate local control,” Huffines said. “I think my opponent is misleading voters on that.”

Johnson said some of Huffines’ efforts had created more problems.

For example, Johnson noted, Huffines’ push last session to abolish the Dallas County Schools busing service in the wake of a public corruption scandal.

The bussing service ceased operations without a good plan to efficiently get students to school, Johnson said.

“He just likes to blow stuff up and doesn’t spend a lot of time fixing or building anything,” Johnson said of Huffines. “That’s just not effective.”

As for school finance, Huffines said he favors exploring ways to adjust state funding formulas to possibly ease the burden on local taxes, while also being sure teachers get a pay raise.

Johnson said he does not care which party comes up with a solution, only that it’s sensible and free of partisan bickering.

He suggested that local school taxes could be shrunk with an increase in the state’s contribution, but not without some careful thought. He noted that some of the state’s number crunchers are already finding ways to do that.

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Preston Road motorists face closed lanes and a 20 mph speed limit.

Preston Road Construction Will Last Into April

By William Taylor

People Newspapers Don’t expect Preston Road traffic conditions in Highland Park to improve until near Easter.

The Preston Road Phase II reconstruction project was already anticipated to continue into spring before recent weather combined with complications involving replacement of a 12-inch Dallas Water Utilities’ line put the work about a month behind, town leaders said.

“These challenges are mostly due to the age of the existing infrastructure,” assistant

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director of town services Kathleen Stewart said in an email.

The town’s contractor, Ragle Inc. of Euless, and Dallas are working to resolve the challenges, and Ragle will attempt to make up some of the lost time, she said.

The new timeline for the project shows work continuing into April 2019.

Dallas and Highland Park agreed this summer to have a single contractor handle the town’s roadwork and the city’s waterline replacement at the same time. Total costs: $4.2 million – $2.8 million for the town, $1.4 million for the city.

The pavement replacement covers Preston Road from Beverly Drive north to St. Andrews Drive, and is requiring lane closures and a 20-mile-per-hour speed limit to promote safety. Phase I, covering south of Beverly, was completed in 2017.

Dallas’ waterline replacement runs from Armstrong Parkway to Beverly.

Town Awaiting Report on Aging Sewer Line

By William Taylor

People Newspapers Highland Park and University Park officials could soon have a better idea about how much life is left in the Turtle Creek sanitary sewer interceptor line that helps control the flow of sewage f rom both communities to the treatment plant.

An emergency evaluation of the 30inch line from Highland Park’s northern boundary south to near Wycliff Avenue began in October, and initial results are expected by mid-November, assistant director of town services Kathleen Stewart said in an email.

The full-line inspection was ordered by the Highland Park Town Council af-

ter an initial inspection of a 100-foot section in September found significant wear and two “hot spots” where the pipe had degraded from 3-inches thick to just an inch thick.

“We only looked at a 100-foot section, and it might not be the worst section,” director of engineering Lori Chapin warned.

Highland Park and University Park are sharing the cost of the $150,000 evaluation by Freese and Nichols Inc. Evaluating the line involves video and sonar to determine condition and predict how much longer the line can last, “so we can plan how we replace it,” she said.

Highland Park had scheduled the initial inspection as part of the planning process for future improvements to the line.

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By Jordan Kiefer

Monarch Butterfly Populations Experience Dramatic Decline

Special Contributor

Monarch butterflies play their part in the ecosystem, pollinating flowers and providing a food source for wasps, lizards, birds, spiders, and other predators.

The Texas state insect also serves as what scientists call an “indicator species.”

“By their abundance or by their absence, they tell us how Mother Nature is feeling,” said Dick Davis, executive director for Texas Discovery Gardens.

Indications aren’t good. The monarch population has declined to between 40 to 60 million, down from more than one billion in the last two decades, according to the National Wildlife Federation.

Texas becomes a spot for monarchs during spring and autumn migrations. The butterflies head to Mexico in the fall to hibernate for the winter and then return as the weather warms.

“The greatest threat to butterflies continues to be habitat loss and degradation,” entomologist John Watts said. “Pesticides also contribute to this loss, but habitat loss is still number one.”

Former First Lady Laura Bush

has advocated for the monarchs for COURTESY PHOTO years. A few years ago, she joined with Texas Parks and Wildlife DeThe monarch butterfly population has declined in the last 20 years.

partment, National Wildlife Federation, Texan by Nature, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, and others to launch a conservation effort to repopulate and sustain the species, but there’s still much to do.

Texas Discovery Gardens has the state’s largest indoor tropical butterfly house and 7.5 acres of pollinator-friendly habitat benefiting honey bees, native butterflies, and hummingbirds. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation gave Texas Discovery Gardens a $125,000 grant to establish 80 acres of Monarch habitat on Dallas city parks.

“We also hope to lead an effort to make Fair Park greener by using an assortment of native plants, all of which will benefit butterflies,” Davis said. The organization assists businesses, schools, and homeowner associations with native habitat gardens and landscaping.

The Fort Worth Botanical Gardens, Heard Museum, local master naturalists, and master gardener’s programs contribute to the conservation of monarch butterflies.

There are a variety of ways that residents can help. People can study up on the species that come through and plant native Texas milkweed and nectar plants in their gardens.

“More nectar available for the butterflies gives them more that can be stored as fats that are used

HOW TO HELP • Plant Milkweed: Milkweed is the only host plant for monarch caterpillars. It is their sole food source.

Without it monarch butterflies cannot complete their life cycle.

• Don’t Use Pesticides: Insecticides kill monarch butterflies and their caterpillars, and herbicides kill the plants they need to survive.

• Create a Wildlife Habitat Garden: Fill your yard or garden with beautiful native plants to offer food, water, cover and places to raise young for monarch butterflies.

Source: National Wildlife Federation

to help them survive the winters in the hibernation sites in Central Mexico,” Watts said.

Roger Sanderson, director of horticulture of Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park, said, “The more critical need is availability of nectar plants during the fall migration south, especially during years of drought.”

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Community

GREENHILL GRAD HOPES FILM RAISES DELTA AWARENESS ‘Into the Okavango’ eyes dangers facing African ecosystem

By Tim Glaze

People Newspapers

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n the middle of one of Earth’s largest deserts sits an oasis of human and animal life – the Okavango Delta in the African country of Botswana.

Built on the 11 cubic kilometers of water that flow yearly f rom the Okavango River, the area serves as home to five tribes and up to 260,000 mammals and birds.

“This is one of the few places left on the planet where you feel like you’re stepping back in time,” said Neil Gelinas, a 1997 Greenhill School graduate who has made a documentary about the perils facing the sprawling ecosystem, one of the largest on the continent.

Into the Okavango, a National Geographic film, premiered at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. Gelinas expects it to air Dec. 14 on Nat Geo Wild.

Gelinas embarked on a journey to the Okavango with researchers and film crew, looking to explore why the river –and, consequently, the delta – is drying up.

W hile scouting areas in South Af rica for possible National Geographic television shows in 2011, Gelinas met Steve Boyes, who was working on a project aimed at saving the Cape Parrot of South Af rica.

The two began chatting about Boyes’s previous work in the Okavango Delta.

“We began to formulate an idea for a large-scale conservation project that would be highlighted by a feature documentary,” Gelinas said. “I saw Steve as a compelling, passionate character whom I could lean into as a leading character in the film.”

In February of 2012, Gelinas spent his own money to fly to Botswana, where he filmed

ONLINE Learn about the Okavango Wilderness Project at nationalgeographic.org/ projects/okavango.

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“This is one of the few places left on the planet where you feel like you’re stepping back in time.”

Neil Gelinas Boyes researching cavity nesting birds in the Okavango Delta.

“I wanted to create a cinematic documentar y on the Okavango system, not just the delta,” Gelinas said. “A lot of films have been made about the delta, but most people don’t understand that this pristine wetland wilderness depends on the rivers that begin 1,000 miles to the north, in a country that is largely still shrouded in mystery.”

On the surface, the delta is a sprawling, beautiful oasis brimming with wildlife. It covers nearly 15,000 square kilome-

Neil Gelinas’ documentary ‘Into the Okavango’ will air on Nat Geo Wild on Dec. 14.

ters of the Kalahari Desert and includes the massive Moremi Game Reserve where five tribes of the BaSarwa people live.

But the development of An-

gola, which includes more than 1,000 square miles of the Okavango River, is placing a strain on the ecosystem as it tries to provide for and keep up with

human expansion.

Botswana’s population is also slowly moving towards the river and delta, which displaces wildlife.

The ecosystem is home to two of the globe’s most endangered animals – black rhinos and white rhinos, of which there are only five and 35 left in the world.

Documentaries go a long way in providing needed exposure for an area that could face catastrophic issues if conservation groups do not get involved, Gelinas said. “I think it’s the idea of how delicate the system is.”

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Leaning into Older Age As a mom, I well remember that sweltering August in ages past when my sweating son LEN BOURLAND sported his red sweater over his school uniform, denoting his “senior” status at his grade school.

I’ve just ordered small pierced earrings for my elated granddaughter whose parents let her get her ears pierced, a bit earlier than they wanted.

My pre-school grandson is coming to visit, so I’ve just ordered a toy razor set, so he can be a big boy like his daddy.

It starts as young as toddlers, this rush to be a grown-up.

Every culture marks coming of age whether it’s a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, Quinceañera, the all-important driver’s license, the cap and gown, a voter registration card, engagement ring, baby bump, or legally buying that first six pack.

Why is it we yearn to be adults when the realization happens pretty quickly it means paying taxes, mortgages, staying up all night with those colicky babies, or waiting up for the straggling teens?

Soon enough there is a tipping point. It could be the first gray hairs, the receding hairline, the crow’s feet, the disappointing job, the aging parents, or the surprising torn ligament after a routine jog.

Middle age. We’ve peaked, or are getting close to passing our prime. Then what?

Some go middle-age crazy and blow up their lives, but most just grab the hair dye, get Botox, a personal trainer, new diet, and try to stave off the opposite end of the spectrum: OA or older age.

Who wants that? Not those toddlers, kids, teenagers, and young adults. Yet it’s the inevitable flip side of all that living, if you’re lucky.

I yielded to OA. Something I swore would never enter my home is here. Buddy - I cuddle with Buddy; I look forward to our time together, I can’t wait to hang with Buddy. My new dog?

Nope, I got a recliner. Not one of those honky leather monsters that look like first class on an international flight. After hitting stores I’ve never entered, I found a neutral, almost looks like a regular chair thing that hides in my study. Oh, the pleasure of leaning back and reading a good book.

What’s next, orthopedic shoes?

A cane? A hearing aid? Well, they make some inoffensive ones I’m discretely told. But for now, I’m just trying to go with a more plant-based diet.

Len Bourland can be reached at lenbourland@gmail.com

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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

P H O T O S B Y C H R I S M C G AT H E Y

Highland Park residents and town staff mingled as children explored public safety vehicles Oct. 2 during National Night Out at Highland Park Village. Librarians talked up the benefits of a library card, Troop 35 Boy Scouts served cotton candy and popcorn, Lt. Lance Koppa distributed badge stickers, and some town employees decided to street dance.

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Sports

Tradition Drives Tennis Team Toward Another State Title

Highland Park tennis team christens new indoor facility

By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers

Senior Bennett Brown, right, plays receiver, running back, and quarterback.

MELISSA MACATEE

A FOOTBALL TRIPLE THREAT

Back from injury, unselfish Brown fills multiple roles for Scots offense

By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers

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ennett Brown was the rare Highland Park player to play two positions until he became the rarer Scots player to play three positions.

The Scots have showcased the senior’s offensive versatility this season, bringing him off the bench as a wide receiver, running back, and even quarterback.

Such shuffling is unusual considering HP’s consistent depth, but Brown has become the exception.

“I have to know the playbook for every position,” Brown said.

“It’s been a new experience. I just want to contribute. I’m for anything that helps us win.”

Brown primarily played quarterback through his f reshman season before shifting to receiver on the junior varsity squad as a sophomore. Last year, he debuted at the varsity level, catching 12 passes for 349 yards and

three touchdowns before a season-ending hamstring injury during a bi-district playoff win over Texarkana Texas High.

His injury required several months of physical therapy, and cost him valuable repetitions

“I have to know the playbook for every position.”

Bennett Brown during spring practice. Still, Brown was able to do limited work during summer conditioning sessions and with a private receiving coach and was back to full strength just before the season opener against Rockwall.

He proved it by making an acrobatic catch in that game.

“I knew I needed to prepare for a beating so I wouldn’t get hurt again,” Brown said. “I took it upon myself to understand the

playbook. I didn’t want my senior year to go to waste.”

Two weeks later, his coaches came to Brown as an option to provide running back depth prior to the District 6-5A Division I opener against Bryan Adams.

He had one week to learn a position he had never played.

Brown recorded his first carry against the Cougars, gaining eight yards. The following week, he completed his first varsity pass during a victory over Woodrow Wilson.

HP head coach Randy Allen said Brown has the size, speed, and athletic ability to fit in multiple roles in a complex scheme — plus the humility to accept his role.

“He knows the offense. He’s a good runner and is strong enough to block. And he’s a good receiver,” Allen said. “You also have to be unselfish. When you play multiple positions, some games you’re going to play more than others.”

Highland Park has won a state title in team tennis eight times in the past nine years. The Scots are the overwhelming favorites to repeat in Class 5A again this year.

They haven’t lost a dual match since 2015 and routinely shut out their opponents. So as they aim to cap another perfect season with a championship trophy in November in College Station, what keeps them motivated? It comes down to one word — tradition.

“We don’t want to let anybody down,” said junior Katherine Petty, who has already been a part of two title teams for the Scots. “We’re usually the favorite and people are out to beat us. We have to stay fired up for every match. We want to stay on top.”

Indeed, HP players and coaches embrace the expectation of winning and the pressure that goes with it.

“We have a certain culture that we try to keep intact. We have a culture of winning championships,” said longtime HP head coach Dan Holden. “We’re just trying to do what we do best.”

Twelve of HP’s 28 players this

season are juniors, making that one of the strongest classes in the program’s recent history. There are only three seniors and a strong freshman group, too, so don’t expect the Scots to slow down anytime soon.

Petty and freshman Bridget Stammel have been the top players on a deep girls roster this year for HP, while the boys are led by returning standouts Mikhail Commer, Rhett Bailey, Cole Burnam, and Peyton Dooley.

Every player on the team has a private coach and competes in high-level junior tournaments year-round. Yet they still value competing for their school, alongside their friends, just as much if not more.

“We’re significantly closer this year. We’re a family, and everybody gets along really well,” Petty said.

“We all compete hard together.

You get a lot of support.”

Holden tries to accommodate the busy schedules of his players in the way he structures HP’s dual-match and tournament calendar, to maximize participation.

“I feel the players think it benefits them more than it hinders them,” Holden said. “We’re trying to make the best of both worlds.”

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Katherine Petty, a junior, hopes to be part of her third Scots title team this season.

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Basketball Season Must Wait For Four Scots Football Players Highland Park Girls Team Gets Infusion of Young Talent

By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers The postseason fate of the Highland Park football team will have a big impact on the early success of the Scots on the hardwood.

Four of HP’s top basketball playHP BOYS SCHEDULE November 13 Frisco Lone Star 7:30 p.m.

15-17 HP Scot Classic TBA 19 at Hebron 7:30 p.m.

27 at McKinney 7:30 p.m.

30 at St. Mark’s 6 p.m.

December 3 HSAA 7:30 p.m.

6-8 Burkburnett tourney TBA 11 Grand Prairie 7:30 p.m.

14 at Rockwall 7 p.m.

21 Bryan Adams* 3 p.m.

27-29 Allen Holiday Classic TBA January 2 at Carr. Creekview* 1:30 p.m.

5 Carr. R.L. Turner* 1:30 p.m.

8 Thomas Jefferson* 7:30 p.m.

11 at Woodrow Wilson* 8 p.m.

15 at Newman Smith* 7:30 p.m.

18 Conrad* 7:30 p.m.

22 at Bryan Adams* 8 p.m.

25 Carr. Creekview* 7:30 p.m.

29 at Carr. R.L. Turner* 7:30 p.m.

February 1 at Thomas Jefferson* 8 p.m.

5 Woodrow Wilson* 7:30 p.m.

8 Newman Smith* 7:30 p.m.

12 at Conrad* 8 p.m. * — District 11-5A game

ers — Finn Corwin, Prince Dorbah, Hudson Clark, and Drew Scott — are standouts on the gridiron, too, meaning the Scots will be severely shorthanded until football season concludes, which might not be until late December.

“We’re going to be a different

HP GIRLS SCHEDULE November 2 at Prosper 6:30 p.m.

6 at Rockwall-Heath 6:30 p.m.

12 at Bishop Lynch 6:30 p.m.

15-17 HP Scot Classic TBA 19 at Mansfield Legacy 6:30 p.m.

26 at McKinney 6:30 p.m.

29-1 Garland ISD tourney TBA December 4 Quinlan Ford 6:30 p.m.

7 Lincoln 7 p.m.

11 at Newman Smith* 7:30 p.m.

14 Conrad* 7:30 p.m.

21 at Bryan Adams* 7:30 p.m.

27-29 Duncanville tourney TBA January 2 Carr. Creekview* 1:30 p.m.

5 at Carr. R.L. Turner* 1:30 p.m.

8 at Thomas Jefferson* 7:30 p.m.

11 Woodrow Wilson* 7:30 p.m.

15 Newman Smith* 7:30 p.m.

18 at Conrad* 7:30 p.m.

22 Bryan Adams* 7:30 p.m.

25 at Carr. Creekview* 7:30 p.m.

29 Carr. R.L. Turner* 7:30 p.m.

February 1 Thomas Jefferson* 7:30 p.m.

5 at Woodrow Wilson* 7:30 p.m. * — District 11-5A game

team once football is over,” said HP boys coach David Piehler. “Adding four quality guys is going to help us.”

Of course, the lack of depth can’t be any worse than a year ago, when HP used 11 different starting lineups due to injuries and other issues.

The Scots still advanced to the second round of the Class 5A Region II playoffs, where they fell to powerhouse Little Elm. With 74 percent of the scoring from that team lost to graduation, this season will have a different look.

Returning guards Reilly Seebold and Dillon Powell will lead an undersized and inexperienced group that will rely on perimeter play until their football counterparts return to the fold.

“They’re going to get some experience for sure,” Piehler said of the newcomers. “I anticipate improving as a team and as individuals.”

Piehler hopes that mix of circumstances has the Scots ready for the heart of the District 11-5A schedule and another playoff run.

NEW FACES BOOST HP GIRLS

A youth movement is in full swing for the Lady Scots, who could have as many as five freshmen on the varsity roster. Just three players return from a squad that lost in the

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Dillon Powell, center, 0is one of Highland Park’s more experienced players, beginning his third year on the varsity roster. bi-district round of the playoffs a year ago.

However, that doesn’t necessarily equal a rebuilding year for HP. The young roster is talented, as evidenced by its recent success during an informal fall league.

“They’re really hard workers, and their basketball IQ is really strong,” said HP girls coach Nicole Fleming. “With these girls being so young and buying into the system and coming on so quickly, I think they’re going to jell so well together.”

The Lady Scots should have

more height this season while continuing its reliance on aggressive defense and strong perimeter play, which could cause matchup issues for opponents.

Sophomore guard Ella Patterson is the top returning scorer after starting as a freshman, and senior Caroline Keogh is back at full strength following a knee injury.

HP should benefit from a favorable alignment into District 11-5A, although the youngsters will be tested early by a daunting nondistrict schedule that begins Nov. 2 at Prosper.

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Real Estate Quarterly LUXURY HOMES GOING UP EAST OF LOVE FIELD Builders, real estate pros partner on redevelopment

By Bill Miller

Special Contributor

S

ay the word “solo,” and one thinks of “going it alone.”

But that’s not the case in an old neighborhood east of Dallas Love Field where independent builders and real estate professionals have joined forces to rebrand the area as the next luxury home-buying destination.

It ’s inf or mal l y dubbed “SOLO,” meaning “south of Lovers (Lane).” The developers, however, have agreed to a more sophisticated moniker: Inwood Park.

Within this enclave — about a mile square — is March Avenue where 15 luxury homes sprang up in recent months, ranging in price from top six figures to $1.1 million.

“Real estate is very political, a dog-eat-dog world,” said Alex Prins of Coldwell Banker. “But on this project, realtors like me, investors, and builders are saying, ‘Hey, let’s put our heads together and get this going.”

Mark Alexander, one of the builders, said many of the existing homes were built in the mid-1900s for families of service members stationed at Love Field.

Alexander is the owner of Alexander Hunt Distinct Homes.

Other independent builders are Anderson Homes and Holz &

INWOOD PARK LOVERS LANE

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“We’re working together as friendly competitors, so we can all build and make money.”

Mark Alexander Stein Custom Homes.

“We’re working together as friendly competitors, so we can all build and make money,” Alexander said. “The quicker we’re done, the quicker the area will turn.”

Alexander said a slate of new homes on the same street avoids having to list a single high-end home in a sea of low-income housing.

“Instead of doing the onesies and twosies here and there, we’re putting them down on one block,” Alexander said. “That makes it easy for future buyers knowing they’re not the only new guys.”

Prins said design styles vary among the builders.

He is working with Brian Karr, founder of Holz & Stein, which is making modern homes with “clean lines, a lot of glass, metal beams, and room for an infinity pool, potentially,” Prins said.

Alexander has said his company offers various styles, including “contemporary, Tuscan, Europe-

New homes are replacing old ones near Love Field. an, Hill Country, transitional or traditional.”

The Anderson twins, Ronnie and Donny, are longtime Park Cities builders who make both rustic and modern “green” homes.

Inwood Park West would nudge up against the amenities of the upscale Bluffview neighborhood and shopping at Inwood Village to the north, Alexander said. To the south is uptown Dallas, and the Park Cities are to

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the east.

Love Field is at the west, but noise pollution isn’t an issue because the flight paths don’t cross the neighborhood, Prins said.

Meanwhile, he said, current residents are turning good profits by selling their homes to make room for the new. Area homes that sold for $50,000 a decade ago now fetch close $300,000, he said.

As of this writing, Prins was

“On this project, realtors like me, investors, and builders are saying, ‘Hey, let’s put our heads together and get this going.”

Alex Prins handling three of the 15 new homes on March Avenue. More building, he added, could come soon; he knows of at least one investor who already bought 20 lots in the area.

But, Alexander noted, that there’s “the value of getting in early.”

“The next houses,” he said, “are only going to be more expensive.”

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Agents: Price Reductions Coming for North Texas Homes Fall historically best time to buy, real estate professionals say

By Tim Glaze

People Newspapers September saw the largest drop in North Texas home sales in seven years, according to a regional report.

Since September 2017, preowned home sales are down nearly 7 percent, and home sales by real estate agents were down for the third time in four months, according to North Texas Real Estate Information Systems Inc. (NTREIS) and a report by Realtor.com.

“There will be an increase in price reductions.“ Marti Voorheis

In Preston Hollow, 60 sales closed and in the Park Cities, 50. There are 349 active listings in Preston Hollow, and 363 in the Park Cities. That’s a stark contrast from June, where 94 sales closed in the Park Cities and 73 in Preston Hollow.

However small the number, those sales have moved quickly, agents said.

“The need for home inventory for sale has continued since this summer in the Park Cities, Turtle Creek, Uptown, and East Dallas,” said Caroline Thompson, a Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s agent. “Interest rates have increased, and that has propelled some to move quickly on buying.”

Thompson added that people continue to flock to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, even opting to sign leases on homes instead of buying.

In turn, houses for sale - versus those for lease - are staying on the market longer than any time since 2017; Preston Hollow homes are taking 70 days to sell in September, while Park Cities homes are on the market an average of 100 days.

Interest rates have certainly been a thorn for buyers, but Dallas-Fort Worth continues to be a popular destination for movers, for a bevy of reasons.

“Many people are leasing for 12 to 15 months to get settled and familiarized with the city,” Thompson said.

Things could turn for buyers this fall,

PARK CITIE S Month

Closed Median sales price

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

Sept. 2017

48

$1,229,000

$361

97%

363

78

5.6

Dec. 2017

62

$999,750

$334

95%

223

111

3.4

March 2018

70

$1,448,500

$402

96%

355

61

5.9

June 2018

94

$1,316,680

$390

96%

391

64

6.4

Sept. 2018

50

$1,100,000

$390

95%

363

100

5.7

PRE STON HOLLOW Month

Closed Median sales price

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

Sept. 2017

64

$750,000

$249

96%

354

66

5.8

Dec. 2017

81

$1,178,000

$286

95%

236

94

3.7

March 2018

67

$882,500

$275

95%

321

79

5.1

June 2018

73

$1,058,500

$316

94%

338

53

5.7

Sept. 2018

60

$995,000

$270

96%

349

70

5.8

Source: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems Inc.

however.

October and November have historically been strong months for buyers, with prospective homeowners paying, on average, 2.6 percent less than market value against the other 10 months, said Marti Voorheis, a Dave Perry Miller agent.

And Preston Hollow and the Park Cities seem to always attract new homeowners, she said, regardless of the market.

“It looks like we are heading closer to a balanced market, but our market will

stay strong,” Voorheis said. “There will be an increase in price reductions.”

NTREIS reported a 4.6 percent increase in average new listings over a 12-month period in North Texas, with October 2018 sporting a 7.7 percent increase – the highest increase in new listings of any month except April, which saw a 14.3 percent increase from 2017 to 2018.

Officials expect around a 5 percent increase in the area, overall, for November.

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Authentic Spanish Style vs. Modern Comforts HGTV follows newlyweds’ apartment search in Valencia

The couple lived on the second floor of this building in Valencia, Spain: perfect for people watching from the balcony.

Nathan and Sarah Smith enjoy living abroad.

By Maria Adolphs

Special Contributor Newlyweds Nathan and Sarah Smith always wanted to live in Europe, they just didn’t expect to do so during their first year of marriage.

But an opportunity for him to do graduate work at the Berklee College of Music in Valencia, Spain, sent the Highland Park High School graduates abroad, where HGTV’s House Hunter’s International assisted with their apartment hunt.

Available on YouTube, the episode “Following the Beat to Valencia ( June 30, 2018),” chronicles their search for a two-bedroom, two-bath unit, close to school, and with a balcony good for people watching.

He wanted an authentic experience

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“Homes here are generally smaller, and most don’t have air conditioning. That was probably the hardest thing to get used to. ” Sarah Smith with an apartment that feels like living in Spain, while she preferred something more modern with a nice kitchen.

Longtime fans of the show, they thought the experience would be fun and soon located an affordable, even spacious apartment that met their needs.

“It is a strange experience to watch yourself on TV,” Smith said.

Their agreement with HGTV and its parent, Discovery Channel, prohibited them from discussing the production process, but they did talk about what they’ve learned.

Accustomed to a Texas lifestyle, they were surprised there weren’t more challenges finding a fitting home abroad.

“Homes here are generally smaller, and most don’t have air conditioning,” Sarah Smith said. “That was probably the hardest thing to get used to.”

Most homes do not have microwaves or even ovens, and because electricity is expensive, she said, “you learn to use less.”

They found grocery shopping a challenge but took it as an opportunity to hone newfound language skills.

“We love the laid-back European culture,” they said. “We also love not having a car and how much we are able to walk.”

After a year in Spain, the couple left Valencia in August and now spend time between Paris and London, utilizing Airbnb to find “home.”

“So many of our friends in Europe have taken time off between school and careers

that we have been inspired by them to do the same,” Nathan Smith said.

Everywhere they have stayed has been comfortable with the uniqueness of each country’s culture coming through in the architecture and design, she said.

In Paris, they landed “an amazing place right in the city center, so we really lucked out,” Nathan Smith said.

She holds a master’s in contemporary British history from King’s College in London and is exploring her many options, while he hopes to teach music to upper-level students.

From Spanish lessons and late night tapas, to the 2-euro glass of wine, and the Fallas Festival (five days of fireworks, parades and burning effigies) in Valencia, from the fresh macaroons and baguettes of Paris bakeries to the free museums and friendly folk of London, immersing themselves in each culture has been satisfying.

But no matter where they travel or live, Texas still holds a special place for them, the Smiths said. “We definitely miss barbecue and Tex-Mex, and of course our family and friends.”

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Timeless in Highland Park

Estate Dominance Continues

Highland Park has many unique and special residential locations, but few compare to 3608 Drexel Drive. The fourbedroom home on a large lot sits across from beautiful Hackberry Creek Park.

Adjacent to Armstrong Elementary, the park has tennis courts tucked away in a picturesque setting. The park also guarantees that no house will ever be built across the street.

“This house is fabulous with many features that make it very livable. But it is the location that makes it extraordinary,” said Shirley Cohn with Allie Beth Allman & Associates.

Set well back from the street, this charming home, built in 1928, has been renovated to add modern amenities. But it has retained its historic character, including a gallery and nine and a half to 10-foot ceilings.

It has an open floor plan with a gorgeous entry and stairway. Beautiful fireplaces are in the living and family rooms.

The master suite has a sitting area and two walk-in closets.

All bedrooms have walk-in closets.

Off the living room and family room is a screened-in porch that overlooks the backyard. There is also an attached walkway to a separate apartment that has a kitchenette and a bath.

To learn more, visit www.alliebeth.com

Recently released figures show that Allie Beth Allman & Associates remains the top seller of estates valued at more than $1 million, $2 million, $3 million, $4 million, and $5 million. Multiple listing services also indicate that the brokerage continues to be the top seller in both the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. In addition to that, the Allie Beth Allman team brokered the largest individual sales in both neighborhoods this year.

That sales success is a direct result of the company’s commitment to providing all clients with a true white-glove experience. While some in the industry have attempted to attract clients with attention-grabbing promotions and pricing gimmicks, the Allman team has remained steadfast in its belief that successful sales are generated through building strong relationships and providing an unparalleled client experience.

Through the first half of 2018, Allie Beth Allman & Associates turned heads by topping $1 billion in year-todate sales by early summer. This was driven in large part by two consecutive record-selling months, which helped make the Allman team the top luxury seller in Dallas County.

To view all the luxury firm’s current estate listings, visit alliebeth.com/estates.

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Fall may be one of the best times to buy your dream home.

Why? There is less competition. Most families prefer to be settled before school opens. Sellers, tired from holding their home on the market, are also more motivated.

And the holidays are coming. “Until Thanksgiving, fall it is a great time to buy,” said Allie Beth Allman & Associates General Manager, Keith Conlon.

Some homes currently on the market: The five-bedroom, modern home at 3805 Greenbrier Dr. was built with regional materials, historic techniques and modern detailing. The master suite includes vaulted ceilings, dual vanities, a jetted tub and walk-in closet. Outside is a pool and pool bath.

In Preston Hollow a renovated four-bedroom ranch-style home sits on a large, waterfront lot. The home at 7222 Royal Lane has custom finishes throughout. The kitchen has honed marble countertops and granite. The spa-like master bath is a sanctuary with dual shower heads and free-standing tub.

The three-bedroom at 4616 Southern Ave. in charming West Highland Park has an eye-catching fireplace in the living room. It has an open floor plan and hardwoods. The kitchen has granite countertops and a temperature-controlled wine closet.

To find your home, visit www.alliebeth.com.

The old adage says you never get a second chance to make a first impression. This is especially true when it comes to real estate. With so much competition, standing out from the crowd is imperative. One of the most effective ways to do that is to stage your home.

According to the National Association of Realtors, nearly half of all buyers said that home staging impacts their view of a home. More than three quarters of agents agreed, noting that staging a house makes it easier for buyers to visualize a property as a future home.

Staging not only increases the chance of a sale- it can add value to the home. Almost one-third of sellers’ agents report that staging increases the dollar value of a home between 1-5%. Twenty-one percent of them said the value actually increased between 6-10%. Most importantly, nobody reported that staging had a negative impact.

As far as the most helpful staging, most buyers agree that the living room is the most important. This is followed closely by the kitchen, master bedroom and dining room.

Today’s buyers want to be inspired and awed. If you don’t put in the effort to attract them, it’s almost guaranteed that someone else will.

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Linda Biggerstaff Offers Rare Find in the Mews of HP

Located in the Mews of Highland Park, this premium corner townhome residence offers a rare opportunity to enjoy Park Cities living in an open and airy environment.

A large foyer with a curved staircase leads into over 2,700 square feet of sunny space with 10-foot ceilings, floor-toceiling windows with Plantation shutters, and crown moldings.

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Party-size living areas are surrounded by glass and create a natural flow from the formal dining room and large living room with a fireplace into the chef’s kitchen with a breakfast area, wet bar and den with another fireplace and built-ins.

At every turn, doors of glass lead out to the charming brick-paved patio shaded by a pergola and surrounded by a brick wall. Multiple areas for seating and dining welcome al fresco entertaining, while the chef’s kitchen is ready for every occasion with stainless appliances including double ovens, a built-in wine cooler and gas cook-top.

A utility room and downstairs office enveloped by built-ins offer added convenience.

Three spacious upstairs bedrooms include the master suite with a sitting area, and added amenities include a two-car garage and Highland Park police and fire protection.

Offered at $605,000, 4409 Westside Drive is Offered at $605,000. Contact Linda Biggerstaff at 214-803-1560, lbiggerstaff@virginiacook.com.

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3 Bedroom | 3.5 Bath | 2,660sf.

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Desirable West Highland Park location this recently renovated, 3 bedroom, 3.1 bath home combines the charm and quality of the past with today’s style and conveniences, including new LED lighting-electrical, plumbing fixtures, gas water heaters & HVAC. Exterior wood trim has been repainted, new gutters & metal coping on the mansard roof having been recently replaced. Redesigned & updated with open kitchen, new white cabinetry, counter tops & Bosch appliances with breakfast area. 2nd formal dining area is complimented by 2 spacious living areas.

Hardwood flooring throughout. Guest apartment above the 2 car garage includes full bath, sink & refrigerator. Pier and beam foundation and sits on a landscaped 80’x129’ lot.

For more information please contact Ani Nosnik (972-896-5432 | ani.nosnik@alliebeth.com)

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Estancia De Brazos

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Hilltop Estate in Bluffview

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Estancia On The Brazos is listed by David Burgher and Harlan Ray for $12,000,000.

The home at 4517 Southern Avenue is listed by Kate Mote for $2,398,000.

The home at 4800 Shadywood Lane is listed by Anne Goyer and LeeLee Gioia for $4,295,000.

Located at 18051 Pickens Road near Washington, Texas, Estancia De Brazos has views of the Brazos River, rolling pastureland and heavily treed areas for wildlife habitat. There are three residences on the property, including the main house which was built

by John Sebastian and designed by Chris Carson of Ford, Powell & Carson. The ranch is a perfect blend of Southwestern and California ranch architectural styles with phenomenal attention to detail and finishes. The home features a master suite, 4/5 guest rooms, two wine cellars with a dining area, a library, multiple living and dining areas, outdoor kitchen, numerous outdoor porches and patios and a beautiful pool.

A very functional and well-built barn with workshop and bathroom is centrally located on the property near a nice set of working pens. The property has good perimeter and cross fencing, with a portion of the ranch (40 acres) high fenced for a variety of exotic wildlife including oryx, fallow and axis deer, Siberian Sheep, and gemsbok. Outside the high fence are buffalo, cattle, and traditional Texas wildlife - white tail deer, turkey, and hogs. There are several water features on the property including lakes, water wells and frontage on the Brazos River.

This ranch is being offered for sale and is exclusively listed by Harlan Ray and David Burgher of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty.

Welcome home to this exquisite five bedroom, newly updated manse with lush backyard and pool in Highland Park. The marble entry reveals a timeless, center-hall floor plan and iron work staircase. The freshly painted home features 11-foot ceilings, extensive moldings, designer hardware and dark, scraped hardwood floors.

This gourmet-ready kitchen includes Viking appliances, double commercial grade sinks and fixtures and double Bosch dishwashers. A drink chiller, two warming drawers and a huge walk-in pantry with small computer station complete the space. The downstairs also includes a home office and a serve-out catering kitchen/drink tending station.

Relax in a master suite retreat with double balconies and French doors, a gas log fireplace and dry bar. The luxurious marble and granite bathroom has double vanities, a jetted tub and a separate shower with specialty sprays. Two en suite bedrooms are generously sized with decorative baths that open to a flex space/ huge game room on the second floor. The third floor features two bedrooms and two decorative bathrooms with a common area and a mini kitchen/snack bar.

A double set of French doors opens onto a private backyard retreat with plunge pool.

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One of the best-known estates in Bluffview sits upon a hilltop at the corner of winding Shadywood and Alan Dale Lanes and offers views of 1.26 acres of landscaped grounds and wooded surroundings.

Inside, the living room with fireplace opens into a comfortable den with walls of windows and a fireplace with bookcases on either side. The large dining room with bay window leads into the wet bar with copper sink, icemaker and wine fridge and to an open dining area showcasing walls of windows. The cook’s kitchen includes a farm sink in the soapstone island, granite countertops, double dishwashers, full size separate Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, Viking six-burner range with griddle and Dacor double ovens.

Outside, a serene pool is at the highest point of the property. A guest house (or cabana, artist studio, retreat) has slate floors, a fireplace, living room, bedroom and kitchen. Above, the three-car garage one finds a luxurious fourth bedroom with en suite bath and sitting room (or exercise room, office) and kitchen. The master bedroom overlooks the gorgeous front yard with its impressive wide stone driveway that winds up the hill.

A cozy fireplace makes this bedroom a welcome retreat.

To see all homes, ranches and land represented

by Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty—in Bluffview, all of North Texas and around the world—go to briggsfreeman.com

Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty offers an industry-first app that allows prospective buyers to digitally furnish a home to their taste, as they tour it.

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DAVE PERRY-MILLER REAL ESTATE

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Richard Drummond Davisdesigned home in UP Fairway

Grand Vie Showcases Luxury Listings and More

Casual elegance for everyday living or entertaining in the heart of University Park. This four-bedroom, five-bath home is offered by the Elliott & Elliott Group with Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate for $1,869,000. Just blocks from Coffee and Caruth parks, 3504 Marquette St. (3504marquette.daveperrymiller.com) encompasses 5,184 square feet (tax rolls) on a large 68-by-150-foot lot.

From the stamped concrete driveway and carefully manicured landscaping, to the stacked-stone fireplace and interior orientation of the living and dining spaces toward the covered patio and pool, the details are what make this home so special. Recent updates make the interior fresh and move-in ready.

The downstairs master suite, which also overlooks the pool, embodies tranquility with its luxe master bath.

A back stairway leads up to the 21-by-19-foot game room with generous built-ins, a wet bar, wine cellar and access to the back balcony.

To schedule a private showing, please contact Curt (214-675-8353) or Paige (214-478-9544) or email elliott@ daveperrymiller.com.

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (daveperrymiller. com) is a division of Ebby Halliday Real Estate, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, with five locations that specialize in Preston Hollow, Park Cities, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, Oak Cliff and Farm & Ranch properties.

Visit grandviemagazine.com to view the fall/winter 2018 edition of Grand Vie: Luxury in Living.

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Downsize to Bentley Place near Inwood Village

Modern, urban Bentley Place combines luxury, privacy and convenience. The complex comprises eight detached, single-family residences represented by the Perry-Miller Streiff Group with Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate. The model homes at 7245 and 7265 Inwood Road (7265inwood. daveperrymiller.com) are complete. Prices and square footage in the development range from $1,199,000/4,585 square feet to $1,299,000/4,908 square feet (per building plans).

All the three-story, four-bedroom homes with twocar garages, are elevator-ready, with some offering a downstairs master option. High ceilings and abundant natural light enhance their architectural beauty as do neutral interiors, quarter-sawn hardwood flooring and designer fixtures.

Multiple outdoor living spaces, including a rooftop deck, make these perfect for entertaining, and the third floor of each features a flex space with wet bar. The zero-lot-line homes are also close to Love Field and a flagship gourmet grocer.

To schedule a private showing, contact Jamie Kohlmann at 214-669-6520 / jamie@daveperrymiller.com, Betsy Sorenson at 214-802-9274 / betsy@daveperrymiller.com or Ryan Streiff at 469-371-3008 / ryan@daveperrymiller.com.

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (daveperrymiller.com) is a division of Ebby Halliday Real Estate, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, with five locations that specialize in Preston Hollow, Park Cities, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, Oak Cliff and Farm & Ranch properties.

Two Custom Building Sites in Heart of HP

5435 Byron Avenue is being offered for $1,249,000 and is located in the heart of HP. If you are looking for custom building sites in the Park Cities, The Perry-Miller Streiff Group has a couple of opportunities available right in the heart of the Park Cities: 5435 Byron Avenue & 3548 McFarlin Boulevard.

5435 Byron Avenue is an oversized corner lot with mature trees and alley access in the heart of Highland Park. This custom-building site measures at 69 feet wide by 203 feet deep for 0.325 total acres. This southeast-facing property has not been available since the 1960s and features walkability to Armstrong Elementary, Highland Park Middle School, SMU, as well as the Katy Trail. 5345 Byron is being offered for $1,249,000 by Jason Bates (jbates@daveperrymiller.com) and Ryan Streiff (ryan@daveperrymiller.com).

3548 McFarlin Boulevard is a custom building site on a premium 70 foot by 150 foot corner lot in University Park.

Located on a block of mostly newer homes in the heart of the Park Cities, this location has noteworthy walkability, situated within a short walk to the shops and restaurants at Snider Plaza, McCulloch Middle School, and three popular neighborhood parkes. 3548 McFarlin is being offered for $1,039,000 by Betsy Sorenson (betsy@daveperrymiller.com) and Ryan Streiff (ryan@davperrymiller.com).

Please visit DPMFineHomes.com for more available lots or homes through the Park Cities and Dallas.

How Tech Can Make a House a Home

Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty now offers another industry first: Curate by Sotheby’s International Realty®, the augmented-reality real estate app that digitally furnishes a listing, precisely to a prospective buyer’s liking. It works whether a home is empty or furnished. Prospective buyers simply scan the floor of a room with the camera in their phone or tablet and the fun begins. The furnishings within the app — in styles from modern to traditional to rustic — come from a variety of retailers. Users can move their chosen furniture around or change it entirely. Users can even take screenshots of the rooms, to save or share. What’s more, a prospective homebuyer can buy any or all of the furniture easily, right through the app. Curate is on Google Play or downloadable through the Apple app store.

The Curate app is a significant differentiator for the clients and agents of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. Curate allows homebuyers to envision a house as their own, as they explore it with one of the firm’s nearly 500 agents. Curate gives agents an even more meaningful role in helping a client imagine a house as a home.

To see all the exceptional homes, ranches and land offered by Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, go to briggsfreeman.com.

In addition to featuring some of Dallas-Fort Worth’s premier luxury properties, the 26th edition of Grand Vie offers a plethora of interesting editorial content, including “Add a Little Sparkle to Your Holiday,” featuring the Jay Strongwater Collection; “At Home with Mayor Betsy Price,” offering a peek inside the favorite room of the mayor of Fort Worth; “Fresh Openings,” showcasing new retailers and restaurants around town; “Houses of Art,” featuring some of the area’s top cultural events of the season; special sections for lake, farm, ranch and recreation properties; and LuxeTrends, showcasing a collection of the latest luxury lifestyle must-haves. Also in the fall/winter edition: Partner and designer at IBB Design Fine Furnishings, Shay Geyer, shares insight into permanent botanicals for your home.

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

To view the digital version of Grand Vie, visit grandviemagazine.com.

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Business

PARTNERS LAUNCH DAVI, LOOK TO CHANGE SNEAKER GAME Socially conscious shoe brand will give back to impoverished communities Bianca R. Montes People Newspapers

C

arter English grew up in the Park Cities never having to worry about how he’d pay for a new pair of shoes or purchase athletic equipment.

His business partner, Gabe Williams, grew up in the south side of Fort Worth – a more blue-collar Hispanic community.

Despite their different upbringings, the duo came to similar realizations about the responsibility to help others.

Those realizations led to a new shoe brand that aims to be transparent, socially conscious, and community-centered through a hyperlocal business model.

Williams, while working as a Nike director, realized many of that brand’s consumers were a lot like him and grew up the way he did.

“I feel like being born into prosperity, there’s a responsibility to try to even the playing field.”

Carter English

ABOUT THE NAME ‘Davi’ is Portuguese for David. The name is inspired by the Biblical story of David versus Goliath. Not the underdog story, but more so about the belief that David had to step into a moment that most thought was impossible. Davi is for those moments when you have no choice but to step into the impossible. – Gabe Williams and Carter English “I remember having a lack of resources, and I felt a cognitive dissonance while I was there that what if we created a brand that was similar to Nike but provided resources to communities in need that close the resource gap.”

Carter, a Highland Park High School alumnus, considered the implications of his own upbringing.

“Growing up in Highland Park, I had every opportunity for success, and I love this community because of it,” he said. “But, I feel like being born into prosperity, there’s a responsibility to try to even the playing field.”

Carter said he specifically saw the essence of the haves and the have not’s while working as a

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FROM LEFT: Carter English and Davi business partner Gabe Williams, right.

football coach.

“You would see guys that have no opportunities and no coaching, and you see the Highland Park guy who has every opportunity,” he said. “And I realized I could have been born anywhere else, and I saw that disparity and

difference, and I thought to myself, ‘Why is it that I have this, and others don’t? How can I try to even that playing field?’”

Carter and Williams co-founded casual dress sneaker brand Davi pronounced “Dahvee,” to transform the sneaker

industry after witnessing the resource and access gap in art, music, and sports programs.

Every time a customer orders a pair of Davi sneakers, 5 percent is donated to an initiative located in the city where the purchase was made. The first three partnerships are local organizations: Hope Farm, Young Women’s Leadership Academy, and I.M. Terrell.

The Fort Worth-based brand plans to launch its efforts in Dallas early next year and will partner with Oak Cliff charities.

Preorders for the new shoe line are currently over, but future purchases can be made at thisisdavi.com.

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Comings and Goings

on Nov. 2. The Arizona company prides itself on offering wholesome, flavorful food, made from scratch on-site with real, quality ingredients. Protein bowls are a core component of the menu, providing guests with three key essentials: greens, grains, and proteins. The most popular is the Teriyaki Chicken Bowl, which can be served with superfood forbidden rice, brown rice, or sweet potato hash.

The Biscuit Bar

Sauce Pizza & Wine.

COMING SOON

Sauce Pizza & Wine

The Hill After successfully opening its first Texas location in Prosper earlier this summer, Sauce Pizza & Wine has announced it will open early next year in one of Dallas’ newest and trendiest shopping centers, located at the corner of Walnut Hill Lane and Central Expressway. Guests can build their own pizza at the fast-casual experience or opt for Sauce’s signature favorites like the Spicy Chicken Sausage pizza with Hatch Green Chile and smoked mozzarella or the unique Rosemary Potato white pizza with spinach, feta, olive tapenade, and truffle oil.

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Philly Pretzel Factory

5601 W. Lovers Lane The taste of what a real Philly-style soft pretzel is soon to be introduced to Dallasites. Opening late October, the new eatery will feature freshly made dough that’s hand twisted in store every day. Beyond traditional pretzels, the eatery serves soft pretzel bites, cinnamon twists, pretzel-wrapped hot dogs, pretzel stuffed cheesesteaks, and pepperoni pretzel melts.

6501 Hillcrest Ave. With much-continued success in the suburbs, Plano’s The Biscuit Bar, serving up Southern charm on a biscuit, is expanding south of I-635.

The restaurant features scratch-made biscuits crowned with a variety of sweet and savory toppings for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and latenight. The most popular menu item, The Hoss, features Southern fried chicken, bacon, Jack cheese, house-made sausage gravy, biscuit, and honey butter.

Original Chop Shop

6401 Hillcrest Ave. Original ChopShop, a neighborhood eatery crafting ‘Just Feel Good Food’ from whole ingredients, is opening shop in University Park

Biscuit Bar.

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NOW OPEN

Gather Kitchen

Preston Center Culinary entrepreneur and Gather Kitchen founder, Soraya Spencer has opened a second outpost of her popular fast-casual concept, Gather Kitchen. Guests can expect the same customizable, healthy meals available at Gather Kitchen’s Downtown Dallas location: tailored meal programs, including vegan, vegetarian, Paleo, and Whole 30 options.

The Eighth Wonder

2823 N. Henderson Ave. The creative mind behind Plano’s Another Time and the Turkish Café & Lounge has brought his global sensibilities to Dallas. The Eighth Wonder is a one-stop-shop for art, clothing, jewelry, home decor, rugs, handbags, and gifts from around the world.

Slater’s 50/50

11661 Preston Road You don’t have to visit Lower Greenville for a mouth-watering Slater’s bacon and beef burger. The California burger chain is now open at Preston and Forest. In addition to wacky milkshakes, the largely burger-focused menu will feature a variety of patty sizes and proteins such as bison, beef, and the famous half-beef, half-bacon blend. Brunch offerings include bread pudding French toast, a chorizo breakfast burrito, and, of course, bacon Bloody Marys.

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Schools

SINGING HIGHLAND PARK SENIOR CHASES DREAM

DeJean aims to build on exposure from NBC’s ‘The Voice’

By William Taylor

People Newspapers

F

or her final year of high school, Claire DeJean has given up choir and other activities, so she can sing more.

The 18-year-old is working to balance the experiences and responsibilities of her senior year at Highland Park High with opportunities that come from appearing on the 15th season of NBC’s The Voice.

“You have two exciting things happening at once, finishing high school and starting this,” she said. “I remind myself that I really want to do music, and that is where my heart is.”

Viewers got their first glimpse of that excitement when her blind audition aired this fall and music superstars Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson argued over whether Dallas and Fort Worth are the same place.

er from Dallas to her team.

“Just because the airport is DFW, doesn’t mean they are one city,” Shelton countered.

DeJean had just finished performing “Hurt Somebody” by Noah Kahan and Julia Michaels and said in the blur of the moment she missed most of the geography debate.

“It was funny to watch it back, because I only remember a little bit,” she said.

The auditions are considered blind because the judges/ coaches have their backs turned as the hopefuls perform. If a coach turns around, the singer continues competing on future episodes. If more than one coach turns around, the singer faces a choice about whose team to join.

“I was actually very close to choosing Blake, because he turned so early for me,” DeJean said.

“I’ve been in musical theater all my life, but I’ve never been in the spotlight like that with people so intrigued with who I am.”

Claire DeJean “They call it DFW, moron,” said Clarkson, trying to use her Fort Worth roots as an advantage over Shelton in recruiting a sing-

Instead, she chose Team Kelly after Clarkson described DeJean as having “a lot more of a soulful, singer-songwriter kind of vibe.”

KEEP UP WITH CLAIRE Facebook: @clairedejeanmusic instagram.com/clairedejean soundcloud.com/clairedejean ParkCitiesPeople.com – Watch for updates “I think she got me,” explained DeJean, who plays guitar, writes songs, and idealizes Carole King. “That’s who I want to be as an artist: a story-teller with an angelic voice.”

Musical influences also include DeJean’s parents: a mom who often sang to her early on and a father who was a drummer.

DeJean has performed at Opening Bell Coffee, Union Coffee House, and Mudhen Meat and Greens, donating most of her tips to causes such as childhood cancer research and teen suicide prevention.

However far she goes on The Voice (elimination episodes were beginning to air as the newspaper went to press), she expects the experience to provide a boost to her musical career, because of the coaching and the exposure.

The YouTube video of her audition has surpassed 1.6 million

Claire DeJean performs during blind auditions. views, and social media has intensified.

“I’ve been in musical theater all my life, but I’ve never been in the spotlight like that with people so intrigued with who I am, what’s my favorite color,” she said.

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Her plans include recording music, playing shows around Dallas, and like other seniors, sorting out decisions about college. Potential majors include musical theater or music.

“Either way I think it’s going to be a great time in my life.”

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One Texas-OU Showdown Is Not Enough

Students, Special Olympics athletes play flag football for a cause

By Tim Glaze

People Newspapers Two versions of the Red River Rivalry played out the first weekend of October.

The one at the Cotton Bowl drew nearly 100,000 spectators for a wild finish that came down to a last-second field goal for a Longhorns victory, while a much smaller crowd gathered the night before in Highlander Stadium for a game with a special purpose.

For the first time, student athletes from the universities of Texas and Oklahoma paired with Special Olympics athletes from the two states played flag football in University Park to raise money and awareness.

Part of the Unified Rivalry Series sponsored by ESPN and Special Olympics North America, the spirited affair had students from rival universities immersed in the essence, and purpose, of the game: Fun.

PHOTOS BY CHRIS MCGATHEY

OU vs. Texas at Highlander Stadium.

“We’re all a family. We don’t have to worry about how people view or judge us.”

Jamaal Charles “They totally bought into it and loved it,” said Mike Strickland, event coordinator and director of Special Olympics Northern District. “To see the support they get and how they’ve responded to it, that’s why we do things like this.”

As well as playing on the field under the lights, Strickland said the athletes were “ecstatic” when they received custom-made football jerseys with their

names on the back.

“When they saw their jerseys, they lost it,” he said. “I think that was about as excited as I’ve seen some of those guys.”

Special Olympics International, long at the forefront of raising awareness and funding for persons with special needs, recently teamed up with ESPN on a yearlong storytelling initiative focused on tales of “game-changers” towards inclusion. The program has created several short documentaries, all of which have aired on live television.

Some include the story of Jamie Brewer, who landed a role on the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning series “American Horror Story;” La Casa de Carlota, a de-

sign studio in Spain that hires artists with intellectual disabilities; and the story of Jamaal Charles, a former NFL running back and National Championship-winner with the University of Texas.

Charles, who spoke at the opening of the Special Olympics in 2015 about his learning disability and his own time as a Special Olympics athlete, was in attendance at Highlander Stadium. He said he was “blown away” by the amount of support he and other Special Olympics athletes – and persons with disabilities in general – have received.

“Special Olympics gave me the confidence to become who I am today,” Charles said. “I love being involved in these events and helping build others’ confidence.

We’re all a family.”

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Meadows Dance Concert

Premieres by Princess Grace Award recipient Bridget L. Moore, Meadows artist-in-residence Brandi Coleman, and a re-created work by New Yorkbased choreographer Cherylyn Lavagnino, will be presented Oct. 24-28 at SMU Meadows School of ‘Celebrating Women’s Voices’ is coming to SMU. COURTESY PHOTO the Arts’ fall dance concert in the Bob Hope Theatre at SMU. miere Nov. 3 at the ISO’s concert, “An EveThe concert is titled “Celebrating Wom- ning at the Movies and a Tribute to Veterans en’s Voices,” and marks the first time Mead- Day.” ows has presented an entire show of works by “I come from a family of veterans, and with this opportunity, I wanted to express my female choreographers.

Performance times are 8 p.m. Oct. 24-27, love and support for the military and contriband 2 p.m. Oct.28. Tickets are $14 for adults, ute in my own way to my family’s military $11 for seniors, and $8 for students, SMU legacy,” Jesse said. faculty and staff.

“The work deals with different emotions and thoughts that returning soldiers have as Composer-In-Residence they come home from deployment – from Second-year master’s student Christian thoughts of heroism to the special moments Jesse, part of the music composition program of being reunited with their loved ones, and at SMU Meadows School of the Arts, has even moments of PTSD flashbacks.”

Jesse will receive his master’s in music been named the student composer-in-residence with the Irving Symphony Orchestra composition from SMU in spring 2019. He for its 2018-19 season. earned a bachelor’s in music composition at Jesse’s work, A Soldier’s Memory, will pre- the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

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Dallas To Celebrate Philanthropy Nov. 9

STORIES WORTH TELLING

Honorees include NTFB partner Jingle Bell Mistletoe

By William Taylor

People Newspapers Selling season for the team of seventh-graders behind Jingle Bell Mistletoe doesn’t come until a few days before Christmas, but awards season arrives before Thanksgiving.

The student-run multi-generation organization, which uses proceeds from its annual mistletoe sale at Highland Park Village to fight hunger, will be among the honorees Nov. 9 during Stories Worth Telling, an awards luncheon celebrating Dallas’ Na-

tional Philanthropy Day. Team members 12-year-old Stella Wrubel, of the Hockaday School, and 13-year-olds Trevor Godkin and Isabella Dickason, of Parish Episcopal School; and Quinn Graves, of The Greenhill School; are assisted by other students as well as older family members who harvest, trim, and put bows on the mistletoe.

This year’s sale will run Dec. 20 through 23 near Royal Blue Grocery.

“These passionate kids are committed to making a difference with the audacious attitude

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Trevor Godkin, Stella Wrubel, Quinn Graves, and Isabella Dickason. that nothing can stop them, and nothing has,” said Jeffrey King, associate director of individual giving for the North Texas Food Bank.

The food bank, in nominating Jingle Bell Mistletoe for the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy award, credited the students with providing more than 400,000 nutritious meals during the past four years.

The sale has been operating longer than that. Stella, concerned about East Coast relatives impacted by Hurricane Sandy, started it in 2012. She initially sold in front of her home, raising $2,034 for the American Red Cross that first year, then with the help of friends, $8,421 the next.

In 2014, Stella and Quinn, then classmates at the Lamplighter School, changed the beneficiary after learning about how NTFB helps hungry children in the area.

In December 2014, they set up stands in Highland Park Village and raised $18,000. From 2015-2017, the mistletoe sale raised $131,081.57, providing 393,245 meals, according to NTFB. “We are honored to count them as a friend and partner in our mission and the belief that one meal makes a difference,” King said.

The Greater Dallas Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals sponsors the National Philanthropy Day lun-

WHAT: 33rd annual awards luncheon celebrating Dallas’ National Philanthropy Day WHEN: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Nov. 9, WHERE: Hyatt Regency Dallas, Reunion Ballroom SPEAKER: Rodney D. Bullard, executive director of the Chick-fil-A Foundation and author of Heroes Wanted: Why the World Needs You to Live Your Heart Out TICKETS: Starting at $95. Visit afpdallas.org or contact Madeleine Crouch at 972-233-9107, ext. 204, afpchapteroffice@afpdallas. org.

cheon. Other honorees: Outstanding Philanthropist – Jack Furst, nominated by the Boy Scouts of America Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Kaki Hopkins, nominated by the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden O utstanding Foundation – Joe M. and Doris R. Dealey Family Foundation, nominated

by Texas Health Resources O utstanding Corporation – Pioneer Natural Resources, nominated by Dallas CASA and Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity Outstanding Fundraising Executive – Luanne Samuel, nominated by Jana Haigood of the Alcuin School.

Band Barbecue Planned Before Blue Out Game The Highlander Band has a new event sponsor for its BBQ with the Band fundraiser.

Sonny Bryan’s will serve up brisket and chicken, along with coleslaw, potato salad, rolls, and iced tea before the 15th annual Blue Out game Nov. 2 at Highlander Stadium.

Berry Naked will sell gourmet popsicles.

Dining in Highland Park High School cafeteria from 5 to 7 p.m. includes a silent auction, raffle, and entertainment by the Dixie Scots.

Take-out service runs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Emerson.

Tickets, available at the door or in advance, are $10. To preorder dinner tickets, raffle tickets, and Blue Out shirts, contact band members or email jasmine.patel@risd.org.

Raffle baskets include a Big Green Egg package, $2,000 in North Park Gold, a $1,500 Apple gift card, a $1,000 Visa gift card or a “Glad for Plaid” basket valued at $1,500 to be awarded to an HPISD employee of your choice. Raffle tickets are $5 each or six for $25 and may be purchased at the event or via pre-order.

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Belles Announce Honor Squads Folts named Miss High Kick

Shannon Phillips, director of Highland Park High School’s award-winning Highland Belles drill team, has announced the 2018–19 honor squads and the selection of Sophie Folts as this year’s Miss High Kick.

Belles on the honor squads are recognized for their excellence in dance and high kick, explained Tish McFall, who handles media releases for the drill team.

The Belles perform in front of a panel of outside judges during two-a-days at the end of the summer. Based on the judges’ scores, a select few are picked to be on these special squads and perform at various pep rallies and competitions.

When the outside judges announce Kick Company, they also choose one select Belle from the Kick Company to be Miss High Kick for the year.

The fall semester, of course, is a busy time for the Belles with football game performances, the community Black Light Pep Rally on Oct. 25, and the annual Spaghetti Supper and Auction held in conjunction with the first home football game.

All 63 members of the award-winning drill team sold Spaghetti Supper tickets and raffle tickets. They also solicited underwriting donations.

This year’s top sellers: Lauren Pettle, first; Kate Kilpatrick, second, and Meredith Sims, third.

-Staff report

These Highland Belles are on the All Americans honor squad.

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FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: Sophie Folts, Emily Mahmalji, Liv Brink, Grace Dodd, Berkley Mason, Riley Cheek, and Olivia Jolas. BACK ROW: Kaki Kennedy, Ellie McFarland, Caroline Thomas, Casey Bowden, Brooke Marvel, Talle Olsen, Alexandra Whitlock, and Campbell Willis

These Highland Belles are on the Kick Company honor squad.

FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: Olivia Pettijohn, Ellie McFarland, Sarah Fielder, Margaret Kemp, Kennedi Feigl, Ava Jahant, Berkley Mason, Elisabeth Wiebe, Olivia Jolas, and Campbell Willis. BACK ROW: Rebecca Greaves, Sophie Folts, Emily Mahmalji, Kate Kilpatrick, Casey Bowden, Grace Dodd, Brooke Marvel, Talle Olsen, Riley Cheek, and Avery Penman

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Living Well

TEEN BRAINS, SELF-HARM, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE Communication between parents and children a must

By Tim Glaze

People Newspapers The audience began to murmur during a presentation on the teenage brain when a slide popped up showing numbers no parent wants to face.

By eighth-grade, 15 percent of students have used marijuana; 15.5 percent have smoked cigarettes; and 7.6 percent have abused the prescription drug Adderall.

Jennifer Huynh, program director for Teens Can Survive and Suicide and Crisis Center in North Texas, and Melinda Dunbar, a licensed professional counselor, used those and other statistics to underline their point: Forms of self-harm come to the forefront when a child hits the early teenage years.

They spoke at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church during a recent luncheon presented by CARE Dallas, a nonprofit working to address challenges associated with alcohol and drug abuse.

Huynh and Dunbar discussed research on the brain of the adolescent – a time in a person’s life when emotions are in “overdrive.”

This intense period of brain activity can often lead to suicidal thoughts and periods of self-harm through mutilation and drug and alcohol abuse, they said.

In a person’s teenage years, Huynh said, there is a “gap” between the maturity levels of two parts of the brain – the limbic system and the prefrontal cortex.

The limbic system drives emotion, while the prefrontal cortex governs impulse and judgment.

The prefrontal cortex “may not even be fully mature until a person is 25,” Huynh said. “During this time, teens may exhibit self-destructive behaviors due

Healthy Ideas for Older Adults For many of us, fall is synonymous with the fresh start of a new CHRIS ABBOTT school year and the satisfaction that comes from busy, productive days and learning new things.

That makes this a great time of year to break out of the monotony of stale routines, and that’s especially true

for older adults. Consider the following ideas that can take you to the head of the class when it comes to your health and quality of life.

Volunteer. Use your wealth of experience, wisdom, and practical skills to benefit your community by volunteering for causes that are important to you. You’ll be helping yourself, too. Three-quarters of U.S. adults feel physically healthier by volunteering, according to the 2017

SIGNS OF TEEN SUBSTANCE ABUSE

• Blood shot eyes • Sleepiness and fatigue • Anxiety and paranoia • Depression • Memory loss For more information, visit sccenter.org.

to handling difficult emotions, boredom, loneliness, and ways to counteract stress.”

It’s possible for a child to start showing these signs as early as 11, so parents should start keeping an eye out for self-harm, she said.

Reasons for self-harm, especially in adolescents include looking for ways to control, regulate, and release emotions, as well as to create a distraction.

“Our tip for parents is to address the issue and use your concern in a constructive and understanding way,” Huynh said. “It’s

important to validate your child’s feelings and struggles and to develop and cultivate a relationship with your child.”

Detecting the problem of self-harm early can make a huge difference, she said. Physical markings, frequent bandages, inappropriate dressing, and mentioning friends or acquaintances that self-harm are “red flags,” and parents should start with open lines of communication with their teenager.

“It’s important to understand your teenager’s world and their

perspective,” Huynh said.

The duo also spoke extensively on drug and alcohol use – two forms of self-harm that many people don’t classify as such, they said.

In 2016, the Texas Department of State Health Services conducted a survey and found that alcohol remains the most commonly used substances among Texas students, while marijuana remains the most widely used illicit drug among youth in the state. Huynh said that nearly 50 percent of high school seniors have abused a drug of some kind, and more than 70 percent have abused alcohol.

“It’s just as important to educate your children on alcohol and drugs as it is [to educate them] on mental health,” she said.

Doing Good is Good for You study from UnitedHealthcare and VolunteerMatch.

Pass it on through Play. Teaching a child a timeless activity or skill that you enjoyed in your youth – like fishing, checkers, or a card game – can be a great way to pass on traditions and have fun while also helping kids to cut down on time in front of a computer, tablet, or smartphone screen.

Put it on Your Schedule. You likely relied on a class schedule and

student planner to help you stay accountable back in your school days.

That same concept can keep you disciplined when it comes to staying active and getting enough exercise. Whether it’s gardening, attending an exercise class at your local gym, or just taking a regular bike ride or walk around your neighborhood, writing it on your calendar and planning your other activities around this time that you’ve carved out for exercise can be a good practice to ensure you don’t brush it off.

Head Back to Class. Even if it’s been decades since you’ve stepped foot in a classroom, it’s not too late to learn something new. Explore options such as signing up for a class at your local community college or brushing up on your computer skills at the library. In addition to keeping your mind active, you might also meet some new friends in this sort of group learning environment.

Chris Abbott is the CEO of UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement in Texas and Oklahoma.

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An American Thanksgiving in Paris I have rich memories of Thanksgivings celebrated through C H R I S T Y R O S T the years, but HOME + KITCHEN one of my favorites is the year my husband, Randy, and I celebrated with our young sons in our Paris apartment. Living in Europe as Thanksgiving approaches is an interesting experience for an American. I’ve always loved the appearance of pilgrim statues, turkey platters, and greeting cards with heart-tugging messages in our stores each November, but there I was, living in the City of Lights, and there wasn’t a pilgrim to be found. What’s more, Randy had to work that day, because France hadn’t a clue this was one of the most meaningful holidays of the year!

Determined our family would celebrate the occasion with as much tradition as possible, I set out to locate all the ingredients. Finding canned cranberries and pumpkin wasn’t too difficult, though both cost an arm and a leg, but the turkey proved a bit more problematic. In early November, I visited my butcher Monsieur Durand in his shop around the cor-

for my Thanksgiving television special, celebrating its 10th anniversary on national TV this November. For Holiday inspiration, I invite you to tune into A Home for Christy Rost: Thanksgiving this November on KERA Create channel 13.3.

For more from Christy Rost visit christyrost.com.

Crust Ingredients:

1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (8-10 whole crackers) 2 tablespoons sugar 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 9-inch springform pan Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake ner. Using my somewhat limited French, I did my best to explain the significance of Thanksgiving and why a turkey was so important.

Most of his daily sales consisted of a thin slice of this or two pieces of that, so when I requested an entire turkey, he smiled broadly and assured me he’d do his best to locate one in time. Two days before Thanksgiving, the turkey arrived and Monsieur Durand proudly held it up. There it was in all its glory – head, neck, body, and feet. This was no frozen, processed American bird made pretty

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for tentative home cooks. I replied, “Oui monsieur, mais pas de tête et pas de pied!” Translation: “Yes sir, but no head and no feet!” The turkey went home with its neck intact – that was a surprise – but I didn’t care.

Hardly a year goes by that I don’t think about that $50 turkey when I buy our Thanksgiving bird at bargain-basement prices. Nowadays, my focus tends to be on tasty side dishes and desserts guaranteed to tempt even when guests protest they’re too full. One of my favorite desserts is Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake – a recipe I developed

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the crumbs are moistened and press the mixture with your fingers onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes, remove it from the oven, and set it aside to cool completely.

Filling Ingredients

4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1-1/4 cups sugar 2 tablespoons flour 4 eggs, at room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla 3/4 cup pumpkin purée

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat softened cream cheese and sugar at medium speed just until they are blended. Add flour and mix briefly.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until they are blended, and stir in vanilla.

Pour all but 1 cup of the filling into the springform pan and set the pan aside.

To the remaining filling, add pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, and beat just until it is smooth. Spoon dollops of the pumpkin mixture onto the cheesecake filling and use a knife to gently swirl it through the filling.

Bake 55 to 60 minutes until the sides are puffed and the center is almost set. To help prevent cracks, do not open the oven during baking. Remove the cheesecake from the oven, run a sharp knife around the edge, and set it aside to cool. Release the outer band, remove it, and chill the cheesecake 1 to 2 hours. Slide a metal spatula under the crust and transfer the cheesecake to a serving plate. Cover loosely with foil and chill until ready to serve.

Yield: 1 -9-inch cheesecake

48 November 2018 | parkcitiespeople.com TRAINS AT NORTHPARK Nov. 17 – Jan. 6 NorthPark Center The largest miniature train exhibit in Texas is gathering steam. Celebrating more than 30 years benefiting the Ronald McDonald House, the Trains at NorthPark will open at 10 a.m. Nov. 17 on the second level of the shopping center between Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. Tickets start at $4 for children ages 2-12 and seniors older than 65. Adults are $7, while children younger than 2 are admitted for free. Visit thetrainsatnorthpark. com for more information.

THINGS TO DO AUTUMN AT THE ARBORETUM Through Nov. 21 Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens For its 13th year, the Dallas Arboretum has transformed its pecan grove into a Neverland-themed pumpkin village. Featuring scenes from the beloved book, Peter and Wendy, the journey through more than 90,000 pumpkins, squash, and gourds begins in London at the house of the Darlings where Wendy and her brothers are dreaming of pirates and fairies. Other stops include the Lost Boys hideout, a pirate ship, and Tinker Bell’s home. Visit dallasarboretum.org for more details.

MOCKINGBIRD MUSIC FESTIVAL 5 p.m. Fridays Mockingbird Station Some of the best local artists are giving patrons one more reason to love Mockingbird Station. The series of free concerts will take place on the second-floor terrace where attendees can enjoy the sounds of the live music while walking around the shopping center with friends and family. Visit mockingbirdstation. com to see who will perform next.

STARS AND STRIPES LUNCHEON Nov. 8, 11:30 a.m.

Brook Hollow Golf Club Mark Nutsch, the Green Be-

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ret commander whose story is told in the film 12 Strong, will be the featured speaker at the fifth annual Stars and Stripes Luncheon and Film Festival, a fundraiser for Sons of the Flag, a resource for burn survivors. The film festival at Highland Park Village Theatre includes a 12 Strong screening with Nutsch at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7. Other movies: Inglourious Basterds, 7 p.m. Nov. 8; Mister Roberts, 7 p.m. Nov. 9; and Full Metal Jacket, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10.

Visit sonsoftheflag.org or email sherry@sonsoftheflag.org for more information.

TURTLE CREEK FALL ARTS FESTIVAL Nov. 10 and 11 Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Ave. The two-day outdoor festival will feature 125 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalworkers, glass artists, jewelry makers, and others. The festival will also offer artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, festival foods, and beverages. Visit turtlecreekartsfestival.com for more information.

GINGERBREAD STROLL Nov. 16 – 30 Highland Park Village Let’s toast to the holidays. The sixth annual Gingerbread Stroll will display elaborate ginger-bread houses at select merchants where they will be up for silent auction for a two-week period. All proceeds benefit the children’s charity Community Partners of Dallas. The houses will be delivered to merchants Nov. 15.

TREE LIGHTING Nov. 18, 1- 6 p.m.

Snider Plaza Residents from throughout the area gather to celebrate the coming holiday season. The festivities, featuring live holiday carols and dance take place near the plaza’s famous fountain. The highlight of the night comes when the holiday tree is illuminated.

HOLIDAY TEA AT THE ADOLPHUS Nov. 23 – Dec. 30 The French Room For the first time, The French Room will be transformed into a holiday destination with inspired décor and music for one of the city’s most cherished holiday traditions. The tea will feature a special three-course menu of tea sandwiches, scones, and pastries, each paired with loose leaf teas, including a special Adolphus blend, from local purveyor, Zatki.

ENGAGEMENT

POWELL - FOOSE

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r. and Mrs. Loyd W. Powell Jr. of Highland Park are pleased the announce the engagement of their daughter, Abigail Perry Powell, to David Dennett Foose, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles William Foose of University Park.

The bride is a graduate of Highland Park High School. She received a Bachelor of Arts in communications from Texas A & M University and a Masters of Theology from Redeemer Theological Seminary. Abigail works in strategic partnerships at the Human Trafficking Institute.

The groom is also a graduate of Highland Park High School.

He received a Bachelor of Arts in business marketing f rom Texas Tech University. David is

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a sales associate at the Bill Foose Company.

The couple plan a late October wedding at The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch in Beaver Creek, Colorado.

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You Should Have Gotten a Flu Shot Already CDC: Vaccination first, most important step in virus protection THINKSTOCK.COM

By William Taylor

People Newspapers Pumpkin patches, football, and flu shots – cooler temperatures may come or go, but these are sure signs of fall in North Texas.

And sure as it’s autumn, medical authorities are issuing a familiar seasonal warning: Stop putting off that vaccination.

“It takes about two weeks for the body to develop the antibodies needed to provide protection against the flu virus,” said Dr. Christopher Perkins, medical director for Dallas County Health and Human Services.

Dr. Pranavi Sreeramoju, chief of infection prevention at Parkland Health and Hospital System and associate professor of internal medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, noted that while flu season generally lasts from October through March, it can vary from year to year.

“Since it’s so unpredictable, we want to encourage everyone to get vaccinated as soon as possible,” he said.

For the 2017-2018 season, DCHHS reported 83 flu-related deaths in Dallas,

including four juveniles, up from 17 total deaths the prior season.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls the annual vaccination “the first and most important step in flu protection” – a step it recommends for nearly everyone but children younger than 6 months.

“It takes about two weeks for the body to develop the antibodies needed to provide protection against the flu virus.”

Dr. Christopher Perkins Sreeramoju urged residents not to be scared off by misinformation and myths.

“Some people believe getting the flu shot will make them sick, but that’s not the case,” she said. “After receiving the vaccine some patients may experience symptoms like a low-grade fever, but the symptoms usually go away within a day or two.”

50 November 2018 | parkcitiespeople.com

Faith

UNITARIAN CHURCH STARTS RACE RELATIONS DISCUSSION Members sign pledge to take responsibility for their prejudices

By Bianca R. Montes People Newspapers

When First Unitarian Church of Dallas moved from downtown to the Park Cities in the early 1940s, the congregation was the only one listed in the phone book as other.

“There were white churches in the phone book. There were black churches in the phone book. And then there was our church,” the Rev. Daniel Kanters said about the congregation’s decision to integrate in 1945.

However, still, more than seven decades later, the subject of racial equity remains a timely topic.

“We don’t have to go too far from where we’re sitting to encounter lots of problems - from police issues to the way people are treated in stores, gas stations, and banks,” Kanters, the church’s senior minister, said. “We see racial issues surfacing everywhere, and it’s concerning, and it can be life-threatening for some people.”

In September, the church asked its members to sign a pledge to take on the work of racial equity as individuals in the community. The pledge asks white members and members of color to take personal responsibility when they encounter prejudice in themselves and their lives.

A racially diverse group of 10 is leading the initiative.

Darryl Brown, a black member of the racial equity committee, said it’s essential for the church to have this discussion now because members need to be whom they say they are every service.

A core tenant in the church’s theology is that every human being has dignity and worth and it is their faith perspective to lift that up,

“We don’t have to go too far from where we’re sitting to encounter lots of problems - from police issues to the way people are treated in stores, gas stations, and banks.”

The Rev. Daniel Kanter

PH Presbyterian Helps Refugees Programs bolster academic scores, financial well-being for families

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Refugee girls who live in the Vickery Meadows neighborhood show off the bracelettes they make with GAIA Empowered Women.

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First Unitarian Church members add their signatures beneath a statement on racial equality. meaning where racism exists and dehumanizes any single person it dehumanizes them all.

Brown said the conversation, at first, might be hard to have because people are afraid to talk about race.

“I personally want to hear other people’s race story,” he said. “And I want you to hear mine. I’m thinking that if you hear (my story) and I hear

yours, that’s a way we’re going to be able to communicate.”

Carrie Stewart, who also serves on the committee, said one of the primary lessons they’re trying to teach the congregation is that race doesn’t have to be a taboo subject.

“The conversation kind of went underground and what that did is both people (white and black) lost a

By Bianca R. Montes

out of 150 Dallas ISD elementary schools in the School Effective Index, meaning the school had made the most significant impact on student growth.

DISD board chairperson Dan Micciche credited Buhl and the more than 100 volunteer reading tutors at the school.

“If you have ever doubted the effect of community involvement on student outcomes, take a look at McShan,” he said.

Buhl said she’s never doubted that the children she works with are smart.

“I know they are capable, but their families are in dire financial difficulties,” she said. “For numerous reasons, they are not settling in as happily as we thought they would, and the students are going without because the family is just trying to survive.”

With the nudge from a student wanting to make bracelets to help her family after her father died, Buhl teamed up with church member Paula Minnis whose own experience walking alongside a refugee woman sparked an idea to start a company to employ and empower women.

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Years ago, Dalene Buhl saw a notice in her church bulletin seeking tutors for refugee children at McShan Elementary in Vickery Meadows, Dallas’ most ethnically diverse neighborhood.

At the time, the Preston Hollow Presbyterian member had been working with many of the same children’s parents at a learning center, but after one visit to the elementary school, she knew the need there was greater.

“When I came over I saw children out the window trying to do their homework in utter chaos in the apartment next door,” she recalled. “I knew these children were the future of their families, and they needed the education more than their parents.”

That year, she was able to get five of the 12 children she tutored to pass a state educational test, but for Buhl, “that was not good enough.”

So, she started a summer academy that has grown the past eight years from 16 students to 160.

Last year, McShan ranked first

capacity to discuss race in a meaningful way,” Stewart said. “What we’re hoping to do is equip our congregation with the skills and tools to have that conversation. Because we know racial equity wasn’t solved by integration, or the Voting Rights Act, or the Civil Rights Act as we see with the things that are happening today.”

SERIES: Outside Their Walls This is the second in a series of articles exploring how churches serve outside their communities.

Next month we will share a story about Gospel for Muslims and the work local missionaries are doing in Bangladesh.

Minnis, who started GAIA in 2009, wasn’t immediately sold on the idea because she wasn’t sure the plan was sustainable and that the products would be strong enough.

“If the product isn’t strong, it is just a pity purchase,” she explained.

Minnis offered to design four bracelets for the students to make as part of a collection. The teenage girls would have to partner with their mothers in the venture to inspire them to help earn income through meaningful work.

The partnership, she said, has indeed made a difference in how the girls see themselves.

“These girls, they don’t want just to receive; they really want to have control and effect change,” Minnis said. “I have seen their self-confidence soar through the fruits of their labors. Their joy is so palpable.”

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Obituary

PAUL PULLIAM

1/13/1946 - 9/21/2018

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od, please bless Paul Pulliam and welcome him with open arms! One thing to watch out for, however...if given the opportunity...he will probably be trying to fix any “squeaks” that the Pearly Gates might have or fix any bumps in those streets of gold! He loves to fix things and help people. He will be very beneficial as a newcomer.

Paul, 72, passed into the presence of his Heavenly Father on Friday, Sept. 21, in Dallas, Texas, to take on whatever chores the Good Lord has for him in that Great Paradise Ranch in

the sky. Paul Pulliam was born January 13, 1946, in Ft. Worth, Texas to his parents, Mary and Charles A. Pulliam. He was married to Sherri Sledge Pulliam for 47 years.

Paul was a Kappa Sigma at Southern Methodist University and graduated with a BBA in 1968. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves 19691974. Paul graduated from SMU Law School in 1971. Paul and Sherri married in 1971 and have lived in Dallas for 46 years. Paul was a practicing attorney from 1971-1976. From 1976-1979, he was President of Pioneer Title Co. and from 1979-1988, he served as President of Safeco Title Co. In 1988, Paul was co-founder of a new title company, Republic Title of Texas. He served as CEO of Republic Title of Texas until his retirement in Dec. 2010. At Republic Title of Texas, Paul helped to develop an employee stock ownership plan where each employee had a stake in the company. He had a great love and

respect for his employees.

After retiring from the title business, Paul became a West Texas rancher on his Paradise Ranch at Possum Kingdom Lake. He had an imposing physical presence--a giant who always looked for a chance to help others. A man of enormous energy, he didn’t like applying the brakes to life. One of his greatest adventures was scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef with Sherri in 1999 at 53 years old. Paul left a very big ripple in the pond of life ~ he will not be forgotten.

Paul was a devoted son. When he moved his Mother, Mary, to Dallas in 1999, he would stop by for coffee with her every morning and then visit her every evening on his way home from work, until she died in 2005. Paul served the Dallas Community in the following offices: North Dallas Bank Board of Directors for 35 years, The Real Estate CouncilFounding Member, Director of Easter Seal Society for Children, Salesmanship Club of Dallas,

Chairman of 2001 Byron Nelson Golf Tournament, University Park Elementary Dad’s Club Vice-Pres., Finance Committee for HPHS School Board, Public Works Committee of City of University Park and Possum Kingdom Lake Assoc. Board Member. He was a member of Christ the King Church in Dallas, a member of Dallas Country Club and the self-appointed “Mayor of Caddo Creek” at Possum Kingdom Lake.

Thank you, family and friends, for your prayers and support.

Thank you Dr. Paul Wade, Dr. Randy Kirby, Harlee Youngblood, Palo Pinto General Hospital Mineral Wells, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and T. Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Charles A. Pulliam and his sister, Charlene, who died in infancy; and brotherin-law, Brad Sledge. Survivors: Wife of 47 years, Sherri Sledge Pulliam of Dallas; sons Clark

Pulliam and Clay Pulliam of Dallas and their families; inlaws, Steve Sledge of Dallas, Sally Sledge of Ft. Worth, Chrissy Sledge of San Antonio; nephew, Matthew Sledge and wife Missy Sledge of San Antonio.

Memor ial S er vice and Reception was held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 1, 2018 at Christ the King Church, 8017 Preston Rd., Dallas, TX 75225.

Private Burial of Ashes: Paradise Ranch, Stephenville County, Texas. Memorials: In lieu of flowers Paul asked that those who wish to make a gift in his memory please consider: Christ the King Church, 8017 Preston Rd., Dallas TX 75225; Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 208 S. Miller St., Breckenridge, TX 76424; Salesmanship Club of Dallas, 106 E. 10th St., Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75203. “Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.” Rev. 2:10. Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75225, 214-363-5401.

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SOCIETY NOV. 8

ReuNight, benefiting The Family Place, The Haas Moto Museum and Sculpture Gallery, 6:30–11 p.m.

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2018 Awards for Excellence in Community Service Luncheon, benefiting Dallas Historical Society, The Fairmont Dallas, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

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ACT Fall Benefit, supporting Advocates for Community Transformation, Moody Performance Hall, 6–8:30 p.m.

New Friends New Life Luncheon, Omni Dallas Hotel, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Legacy Award Dinner, benefiting the Cooper Institute, Belo Mansion, 6–9 p.m.

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball, benefiting Education and outreach programs for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 6-11:45 p.m.

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Art for Advocacy, benefiting Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, General Datatech Warehouse, 6:30–11:30 p.m.

Night at the Museum, Perot Museum, 7 p.m.–midnight.

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Visionary Luncheon, benefiting Retina Foundation of the Southwest, Omni Dallas Hotel, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

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One Childhood One Chance Luncheon, benefiting Educational First Steps, Renaissance Dallas Hotel, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

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The Salvation Army’s annual Doing the Most Good Luncheon, benefiting The Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command, Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom, noon– 1:30 p.m.

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Jade Ball, benefiting Crow Collection of Asian Art, Belo Manson, 6–11:45 p.m.

An Evening with the Best of Broadway, benefiting Dallas Summer Musical, Music Hall at Fair Park, 6-10 p.m.

St. Jude Evening Under the Stars Party, benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Omni Dallas Hotel, 6-9 p.m.

Trinity River Mission’s 19th annual Mission Ole, Chicken Scratch, 7-11 p.m.

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Dallas Women’s Foundation 33rd annual Luncheon, Hilton Anatole, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Women with Promise Couture, Cocktails and Cookies with Santa, benefiting the scholarship program, Neiman Marcus Downtown, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Champion of Children Award Dinner, benefiting Dallas CASA, The Fairmont Dallas, 6–9 p.m.

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30th annual Obelisk Awards, benefiting Business Council for the Arts, Belo Mansion, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Streaks on the Lake, benefiting Grant Halliburton Foundation, The Bomb Factory, 7–11 p.m.

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The Trains at NorthPark, benefiting Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, NorthPark Center, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.

2018 M1Ball, benefiting Mercury One, Mercury Studios, 6:30–11 p.m.

Grow the Grove, benefiting Cristo Rey Dallas, Sixty Five Hundred, 6:30–11:45 p.m.

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Home for the Holidays, benefiting SPCA of Texas, NorthPark Center, noon–6 p.m.

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Uncork-A-Cure Gala, benefiting The Muscular Dystrophy Association, Irving Convention Center, 6–11 p.m.

Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Luncheon, Benefiting Wilkinson Center, Dallas Country Club, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Crystal Charity Ball, benefiting Crystal Charities, Hilton Anatole Hotel, 7 p.m.

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Jade Ball, 2017

Saint Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show, benefiting Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, NorthPark Center, 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

National MS Society on the Move Luncheon, The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Women of Distinction Luncheon, benefiting Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, Omni Dallas Hotel, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Third annual Party in the Pasture, benefiting Becky’s Hope Horse Rescue, RockCreek Ranch Event Center, 5–10 p.m.

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DKMS Dallas Awards Breakfast, Royal Oaks Country Club, 8:30–10:30 a.m.

Art in Bloom, 2018

Christmas Celebration Sing! An Irish Christmas, benefiting Voice of Hope Ministries, Winspear Opera House, 5:30–10 p.m.

JAN. 22

National Council of Jewish Women Dallas 106th Birthday Luncheon, benefiting Women, children and families in Greater Dallas community served by NCJW Dallas, Westin Galleria Dallas, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

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The Big D Climb, benefiting Leukemia and Lymphoma society, Bank of America Plaza, 7:30 a.m.–noon

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UNICEF, Ritz-Carlton Ballroom, 6:30–11:45 p.m.

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Art in Bloom, benefiting Dallas Museum of Art, DMA, 10:30 a.m.–3:30p.m.

APRIL 5

Dallas CASA Cherish the Children Luncheon, Omni Dallas Hotel, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Aware Affair Gala, benefitting Aware and its grant recipients, Sixty-Five Hundred, 6:30–11:30 p.m.

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2019 Mad Hatter’s Tea, benefiting Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and a Woman’s Garden, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

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Art Ball 2019, benefiting Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas Museum of Art, 6–11:45 p.m.

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PARK CITIES COUPLE DESIGNS INSTAGRAM-WORTHY PHOTO BOOTH Multi-camera unit produces 3D freeze-frame video experiences “Our goal was to create something that was beyond regular photo booths.”

Scot Redman

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The MotusRED photo booth uses nine cameras to create boomerang-like images.

By Bianca R. Montes People Newspapers

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ith the tagline, “like a photo booth just a whole lot cooler,” it’s hard not to get excited about a digital experience setting Dallas Instagram feeds on fire.

Rooted in film, photography, and architecture, Park Cities husband and wife Scot and Kristi Redman are using their decades of experience to bring Dallasites to life with an immersive 3D photo booth experience.

The Redmans are well known by those familiar with the Dallas fashion scene.

They ran a successful eBay vintage clothing business out of their home for seven years, created a cult-like following with their SMU fashion blog Hilltop Glossy, captured backstage energy at New York Fashion Week, shot for local and national magazines, and made an ad campaign for Cheetos-inspired couture go viral.

Their newest venture is leaving a lasting impression on Dallas social events.

If you attended this year’s Best of Big D party, you’re likely familiar with the Boomerang-style images the Redman’s are producing with their MotusRED photo booth. The machine’s nine-camera array fires at the same time, creating a freezeframe moment from multiple angles.

“We first came across a multi-camera

unit at a fashion event in New York. We became fascinated and set out to perfect the technique and utilize the booth in new and ambitious ways, including being mobile on the street,” Scot Redman said about the venture with his wife and business partner Ben Haschke.

“Our goal was to create something that was beyond regular photo booths,” he said.

The popularity of the device has them looking to add to their fleet and create other styles, such as the MotusLuxe, a modern, high-quality photo booth with on-the-spot prints.

Looking back at their success in the industry and the growing popularity of their newest venture, Redman said he thanks Dallas.

“It really is the land of opportunity,” he said.

TIPS FROM THE PROS • Know your light. And know your shadows.

• Know your angles. Chin down. Head turned about 30 degrees away from the lens. Embrace the jawline!

• Movement. Models move in rhythm for the camera. Do a head turn, hair flip, or a dramatic coat swing.

• Embrace the candids and just have fun with it. The happier you look, the more beautiful you’ll look in the pictures.

4B Fall 2018 | People Newspapers | Society

TEXAS DISCOVERY HONORS ALLMANS

Janet Smith, Bettye Slaven, and Marilyn Waisanen

Mary Anne Cree and Dick Davis Laura Chancellor Black, Allie-Beth and Pierce Allman, and Kelly Cantu Dees

Ann and Bob Dyer

Michael and Celeste Bosco

P H O T O S B Y J A M E S E D WA R D

Jared and Katie Febbroiello

Waverly Smith and Larry Waisanen

Texas Discovery Gardens celebrated the 2018 Flora Award honorees Sept. 20 at the home of Stephen and Karen Jones – son and daughter-in-law of Dallas Cowboy’s owner Jerry Jones.

The award went to Allie Beth and Pierce Allman, operators of reality company Allie Beth Allman & Associates. The jade anniversary of the Flora Award Gala will be held Oct. 25 and provide special recognition to past honorees.

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WOMEN OF TOCQUEVILLE 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Jennifer Sampson, Lyda Hill, and Kelly Compton

Lacy and Clayton Sands

Caroline Rose Hunt and Gayle Sands

Christy and Steven Williams

Don and Carol Glendenning with Julia Wellborn and Mickey Miller

Kenneth and Millie Cooper with Carole and Scott Murray

Debra and Paul Tagg with Sara and Gary Ahr PHOTOS BY DON CLAUSEN

Kristy Faus and Carol March

Tyler, Michelle, and Bill Riddell

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas honored Lyda Hill with the J. Erik Jonsson Award and announced $8 million raised for the new Women and Children’s fund. The news came Sept. 28 during the Women of Tocqueville 10th Anniversary Celebration at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Over the past decade, the Women of Tocqueville organization has played a crucial role in helping drive United Way’s mission of facilitating philanthropy to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of North Texans.

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BROADWAY COMES TO THE MEYERSON

Diane and Hal Brierley

Kristin Chenoweth

David and Renee Karp

Marena and Roger Gault with Sherwood Wagner

Chuck and Trudy Best

Cecelia Smith and Marlene Ehring

Clay and Lisa Cooley

Lynn McBee and Nicholas Even

Key and Katherine Coker

Kim Noltemy with Richard and Kathy Holt

CeCe Smith and Ford Lacy

Shiv, Mohua, and Sanjiv Yajnik

Kara and Randall Goss

Sheila and Jody Grant

Ross and Margot Perot

KRISTINA BOWMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

Dallas’s most charitable gathered Sept. 15 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center for the 2018 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala. The blacktie evening began with a cocktail reception followed by dinner in the Meyerson lobby. Guests moved to the Eugene McDermott Concert Hall to enjoy a performance by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra with awardwinning singer and actress Kristin Chenoweth.

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ROCKED AROUND THE CLOCK

Steve Enda, Melissa Prycer, and Trey Pugh with Mona and Bill Graue

Kathryn Dunn and Marty Martinez

Darlene Schneider, Yvette Grove, and Bonnie Cooley

Greg Kelly, Katalina Rose, Ninfa Carreron, and Ken Weber

Wasif Sattar and Linda Garner

Peter Gould and Yvette Grove

Steve and Caitlin Hebert

Breana Parker and Joey Ramos

Meaghan Nowell, Cal Butcher, Ashton Butcher, and Kelly Dybala

Phillip and Stephanie Robinson P H O T O S B Y L I S A S T E WA R T

Amanda Widlund, Hamilton Sneed, Breana Parker, and Lydia Irwin

Renee Contreras and Jose Nino

Lori and Michael Westbrooks

On Sept. 21, guests arrived at the Artists’ Quarter at the historic South Side on Lamar for the sixth annual History with a Twist: Sock Hop, a 1950s-style cocktail party, benefiting Dallas Heritage Village.

People enjoyed punch bowl cocktails, sock hop fare, soda shop sweets, and dance lessons by The Rhythm Room to popular ‘50s tunes spun by DJ Jennifer Miller.

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FIFTH SPIRIT OF TAOS

Jessica and Austin Smotherman

Chris and Brittany Ivy

Natalie and Field Patten

Laurann Cavenaghi and Caitlin Morris Hyatt

Mariachi Viva Mexico

Bruce and Rhondalynne Ware

Tommy and Sarah Tucker

Anne Reeder and Alanna Sarabia P H O T O S B Y N AT E R E H L A N D E R

Balloon arrangements and a sea of colorful cacti set the theme for the fifth annual Spirit of Taos presented by the Friends of Wilkinson Center. The event was held at Dallas’ new hotspot Scout at The Statler Hotel. Co-chairs Caitlin Morris Hyatt and Laurann Cavenaghi hosted the event with WFAA Good Morning Texas anchor Alanna Sarabia.

Cameron Rice, Daniella Giglio, and Anthony Contreras

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PARTNERS CARD

THE FAMILY PLACE: FOUR DECADES OF SERVICE

Dallas’ first domestic violence shelter defies doubters

1976

1978 2017

1978 (1976) Gerry Beer establishes the Battered Women’s Task Force to address the need for social services for abused women and children in Dallas.

Over the years, that initiative led to the opening of The Family Place (1978); Sally’s House (2000), the state’s first shelter for battered men (2016); the Ann Moody Place (2017), which also gave guests an opportunity to house their four-legged friends.

By Bianca R. Montes People Newspapers

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ager Howard swore she would never be a victim of domestic violence.

Josie Horn watched her father abuse her mother. And Hope Woodson left an abusive marriage only to see her son lash out in anger.

Theirs are just a few of the stories from people The Family Place has helped the past 40 years.

Back in 1978, when Gerry Beer and other activists opened the state’s first shelter for battered woman and children, such stories were mostly unwelcomed.

“There was a strong force that said, ‘You’re breaking up marriages,” Gail Griswold, the shelter’s first executive director, said of the resistance faced from clergy, law enforcement, and others.

Griswold was just two years out of Northeastern University, where she earned her master’s degree in counseling psychology when she joined The Family Place.

“We were so young and idealistic,” she said, looking at a photo of herself and others who challenged the system by advocating for services and laws protecting those impacted by domestic violence.

The memory took her back to a meeting with former Dallas police chief Billy Prince about plans for a larger shelter.

“He was so dismissive of us,” Griswold said. “He told us we could open a shelter as big as a hotel, but it would be useless.

“But this seemed so fundamentally important,” she said. “There were no doubts.”

Paige Flink, who has been involved with The Family Place since the 1970s

2018 1989 and serves as its CEO, explained how the nonprofit was mostly unknown then and addressing a topic people saw as just a private family matter.

If they didn’t experience it, they didn’t care, she said.

Flink remembers going to the little shelter in Oak Cliff during her years as a journalist at D Magazine and being dismayed by a woman holding a baby while digging through a garbage bag of clothing behind the barred windows.

“It just struck me that here is this person and this innocent child who’s hiding f rom someone who’s supposed to love them,” she said.

Images like that and a belief that they could make a difference despite people saying they couldn’t – or shouldn’t – inspired pioneering women to do something about an issue they found unacceptable,

Flink said.

The Family Place became a national model with the opening of its children’s therapeutic program. It launched specialized counseling for batterers, opened housing, and helped change laws and educate first responders.

The nonprofit created programs to educate students about bullying, teen dating violence, and sexual assault. It expanded services, added beds and transitional apartments, and in 2016 opened the first men’s shelter in the state.

But there is still a long way to go.

“After more than two decades at The Family Place, I can tell you that victims (still) fear they won’t be believed, because their abusers said no one would listen,” Flink said. “It’s time to turn our attention to the abusers, to tell batters, “We see you,” and get them the help they need.”

12B Fall 2018 | People Newspapers | Society

PARTNERS CARD LEADING LADIES, AND GENTLEMAN For the first time, a man helps co-chair Partners Card

By Bianca R. Montes People Newspapers

A B O U T T H E FA M I LY P L A C E

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During the past 40 years, The Family Place has counseled more than 215,000 clients, provided life-saving shelter to more than 24,000 women, men, and children, and answered more than 600,000 calls for help. The agency has helped more than 18,800 batterers learn how to change their abusive behavior and reached approximately 6,000 students each year through youth education programs. All programs are provided in Spanish and English.

or decades, Dallas women have taken the helm of Partners Card, the signature fundraiser for The Family Place, Dallas’ largest agency serving victims of family violence.

For the first time, a man is helping steer the effort this year. Julian Leaver is co-chairing with Leigh Danley and Tierney Kaufman Hutchins.

As the catalyst of many great ideas, it was a brunch date with two good friends that lured Leaver to the task.

“They both mentioned that there had never been a male chair and if I might be interested,” Leaver said. “After discussing it further and understanding more about the ways in which men are also affected by domestic violence, I readily said I would love to be involved.”

Since launching in 1993, the annual shopping soiree has grown from raising about $90,000 with 175 participating stores to more than $18 million raised with a laundry list of retailers stretching the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Money raised during the 10-day event goes directly to supporting survivors of family violence, including the center’s 21-bed shelter for men and children, which opened last year.

Leaver, who’s twice chaired The Birthday

From left: Leigh Danley, Julian Leaver, and Tierney Kaufman Hurchins.

Party Gala and is an event planner, said The Family Place is especially near and dear to his heart because he too is a survivor of domestic child sexual abuse.

“As a child, my mother had to flee our home and bring my sister and I with her,” he shared. “We were fortunate to have a loving extended family to turn to, but many victims do not have that luxury.”

And while Leaver said bringing his organizational and branding skill set to the table has been a joy, working with his two fabu-

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lous co-chairs has been his favorite part.

Kaufman Hutchins, who’s volunteered for a host of Dallas charities and sits on the TACA board of directors, said, “Co-chairing Partners Card has allowed me to see the inner workings of the organization and meet the faces of those touched by The Family Place. Domestic violence is a hard topic for people to talk about which is why this organization is so important.”

Leigh Danley, who brings with her 16 years of experience in the nonprofit sector

and a diverse background of event chairmanships in Texas and South Carolina, said the most rewarding part of being a chair with Partners Card in knowing that every dollar from the event will go toward helping victims of family violence.

The way Partners Card works is that people can buy a card for $70 (all proceeds from that sale go to the nonprofit) and in return get 20 percent off at participating retailers.

“We have a fabulous committee of retail sales liaisons this year, and many are new to The Family Place and Partners Card,” Danley said. “I have also truly enjoyed working with some of the most generous and kind retailers in DFW. They truly believe in the mission of the organization, and their passion and commitment to the community is inspiring.”

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