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A Lake Forest Community Newsletter Up Close and Personal
Fall 2008
David Ivy
A Green House
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The Doctor is in
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Restaurants 6 Books 6 David Ivy is our neighbor who made it possible for the citizens of Dallas to enjoy an adult beverage with their meals at area restaurants. He is the father of the UniCard. We met in his office, which also houses a lot of his memorabilia. This stuff, according to David, will be the basis for his autobiography. He was born in San Antonio but his family moved to the Oak Cliff section of Dallas when he was 6 months old. He graduated from Adamson High School in 1941. After high school he worked in the family laundry business in Pecos, Texas. While in Pecos, he also owned a Nash Automobile dealership. After ten years in Pecos, he sold these businesses and enrolled in North Texas State College (the University of North Texas). He received his degree in history at the age of 35 with the intent of teaching school. He never got around to teaching because he was making more money selling cars. (See Up Close, Continued on Page 4) Landscape
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Columnists
Jack Bell
Up Close and Personal
Barbara Gollman Nutrition Mosaic class, Ravenna, Italy
Don Cochran Editor Marcia Ockleshaw
Books
This issue of the Swan tries to emphasize our concern for the environment and ways to conserve energy. Thanks to everyone on their positive comments on the summer issue. I welcome your suggestions for future issues of the Swan. Becky and Dick Ernst Restaurants Lake Forest Swan Volume 6 Number 4 Fall 2008 General Disclaimer The Swan is published four times a year by the Lake Forest Community Association, Inc., a nonprofit Texas corporation serving the needs and interests of the residents of Lake Forest, a residential real estate development in Dallas, Texas. Any viewpoints or opinions expressed herein are those of the individual authors only and are not necessarily shored by the Board of Directors, any committee, any subcommittee, or all the residents of Lake Forest. No endorsement of such views and opinions should be inferred. Logan Flatt
Money Matters
Tom Munroe Landscape Other contributors to the Swan: Gaby Flatt, Charlotte Gruber, Jan Goodman, Norm Sereboff, and Jack Wininger (Advertising Sales) Lisa O’Donnell
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Website Update An Energy Efficient House
John O’Donnell (www.lfhoa.com)
Don Cochran
Valerie and Lewis McMahan are building a very interesting new home in Lake Forest. It is a modern, energy efficient house that qualifies for a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver certification. LEED is a program to promote building homes with less negative environmental impact. The McMahans have been planning this home for about two years with their builder, Anderson‐Sargent. Lewis estimates its cost at 10 ‐ 20% more than a home constructed using regular materials and non‐sustainable building practices. Energy saving features include: • Large overhangs for south facing windows to provide shade • Metal roof to let heat escape • Advanced plywood flooring made of scrap wood products • Very efficient insulation and thick, stone walls
• Some windows of 1‐inch thickness • Superefficient air conditioner with controls for humidity and a unit half the size of a traditional one
• Fluorescent lights and tubes for natural sun lighting
• Bamboo floors, a sustainable wood, instead of hardwoods • Recycled glass tiles for kitchen, bath and fountain
• Rainwater harvest system and underground tank for drip irrigation • Native landscape plan Construction was also done with low impact to the environment, using recycling. For more information on LEED certification see the U.S. Green Building Council at http://www.usgbc.org. All residents should be aware of the information available to them 24/7 on the Lake Forest website. Whether it is the telephone number of the new
neighbor up the street or a suggested contact for a mailbox repair, it’s all at your fingertips.
The online e‐Directory is the most current source for neighborhood contact information. The printed directory comes out once a year but the online directory is updated continuously by Mike Stephens on the Communications Committee. The available calendar also highlights upcoming neighborhood events and provides additional information on location and other details when the event is clicked. Home Owners Association information and various other documents are available for downloading as well as back issues of The Swan. Do you want to know what is happening around the neighborhood on a monthly basis? Read the monthly board meeting minutes. There are always some juicy tidbits in there. Get to know your gate attendants and board members. It’s all there on the web so please utilize this outstanding resource. Questions can be directed to your neighborhood webmaster at [email protected] See you in cyberspace.
Our Lake Forest Webmaster, John O’Donnell, reports that after every mailing of the Cygnet or Crime Alert he receives several notices of: MAIL BOX IS FULL. So in order to receive important news from the neighborhood, check your mail! 3
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(Up Close, Continued) What are you doing to help the Planet? In 1953, David opened Oak Cliff Linen Service. He ran it for 18 months and then sold the company for enough money to support the Ivys as he attended SMU School of Law. At the age of 40, he received his law degree. He then opened a law office in North Dallas. At that time, the Ivys moved across the Trinity to Highland Park. They lived in Highland Park for 28 years before moving to Lake Forest. Hannah Moore I recycle at school and learn from the "Green Team" at school, a group of students who go on field trips to various organizations that participate in activities aimed at helping our environment. They educate the rest of us about what they learned on their field trip. In the midst of all this schooling and businesses, he found time to marry Helen 63 years ago. Here’s a scoop: Helen’s middle name is Ivy: so we’ve got Ivy Ivy, or Ivy squared. Speaking of the Ivy family, Ivy and David have 3 children (2 daughters and a son) who all live in Dallas. Adding to the Ivy crew are 4 grandchildren and 4 great‐grandchildren. David does add that the 2 oldest children were born in Pecos. In 1965, the Republican power base in Dallas asked Ivy to run for the state legislature where he served for 2 years. One of his most important contributions was writing the resolution that resulted in the building of DFW airport. He had been asked to do this at the request of Erik Jonsson, then mayor of Dallas. He then decided to run for the state senate but lost to Oscar Mauzy. His law office evolved into a lobbying practice. One of his clients was the Associate Clubs of Texas (ACT). In addition to his legislative initiatives, our neighbor also holds a couple of patents. During the early years of double‐knit fabrics, Helen snagged a sweater and David invented the Knit‐Picker (to repair the snag). Esso Petroleum (now Exxon Mobile) placed an order for 2½ million pieces to be used as customer gifts. Unable to fill the order, he sold Knit‐Picker to Parker Pen Company. A second item that was patented is a sewing needle threader. David showed me an old Neiman‐Marcus Christmas catalogue that features a gold‐plated version. A third invention was a Super Duper Pooper Scooper. Talk about a renaissance man! And for the record, this Renaissance man favors boxers. Thanks to Don Cochran for recommending David Ivy as my interview subject. Other recommendations are both welcomed and encouraged. Whereizit in Lake Forest? 4
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The Doctor is In
Harlan Pollock, MD How has plastic surgery changed since you first started in practice? In nearly 40 years of practice, I’ve seen incredible advancements. Plastic surgeons today are able to reconstruct damaged or deformed body structures like breast reconstruction after cancer surgery, hand injuries, burns and other traumatic deformities. Stem cell research and artificial skin are research areas in which plastic surgeons excel. While not widely known, the first kidney transplant was performed by a plastic surgeon. What should people consider in selecting a surgeon for a cosmetic procedure? While many practitioners call themselves “plastic or cosmetic surgeons,” the American Board of Plastic Surgery is the only organization that certifies plastic surgeons that deal with all areas of the body. Advertising can be very misleading with slick campaigns that include testimonials, dramatic before and after pictures and promises of beauty and eternal youth. There is little official scrutiny of these advertising claims. Regional surgeons may be trained to do cosmetic surgery in certain regions of the body. The American Board of Otolaryngology certifies surgeons in the head and neck region while the American Board of Ophthalmology certifies surgeons in eyelid surgery. There are no rules that limit surgery to the region in which the surgeon was trained. Some ENT surgeons extend their surgery to liposuction of the trunk and breast augmentation. Even non‐surgeons such as dermatologists, general practitioners and internists call themselves “cosmetic surgeons” and perform surgery, usually in their office What’s the best way to find a plastic surgeon? A referral from your physician is a good way to find a cosmetic surgeon. Ask for more than one name. Multiple consultations and “second opinions” can be very helpful, as there are various approaches to the same surgery and differing financial policies relating to secondary procedures. Patient referrals are another excellent way to find a surgeon, especially if more than one person suggests a surgeon. What is one of the best things about your practice? After all these years I still enjoy the surgery and
patient care, with its demands of technical expertise, surgical judgment and caring and ethical interpersonal dealings with patients. Most enjoyable is sharing this experience with my associate and our son, Todd. We are one of only a handful of father and son (or daughter) plastic surgery practices and have the only plastic surgery website without before and after pictures (www.drpollock.com). Together, we have originated several surgical procedures including a new approach to tummy tuck, forehead lift and face lift using our progressive tension suture technique. Harlan and Hank (short for Hannah Kay) with their grandchildren. They will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary next year. (answer to Whereizit: on the corner of Lake Edge and Park Forest alley) 5
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Dining Out By Dick and Becky Ernst Far be it from us to pretend to fill the shoes of Marty
and Mary Ann Markowitz extolling their excellent recommendations on restaurants, gourmet spots to pick up treats for home, and last but not least…their passion…the movies! We’re not in their league but each issue we will focus on a restaurant we like and invite readers to share their favorites as well. Some are well known and others not so well known. Since we dine out most of the time (including breakfast), Don Cochran tapped us to give this column a shot. One of our favorite restaurants is Lavendou, which is located just north of the George Bush Tollway, on Preston Road in a strip shopping center. Lavendou serves outstanding French and French bistro style dishes in an attractively decorated Country French décor. We have been going there for years and the quality of food and service has always been top notch. We’ve taken guests who’ve never dined there and everyone has given it rave reviews! Start with either the Left Bank Onion Soup or the Coquilles Saint Jacques or just try the always‐fresh Salad Verte (their house salad) at $4.95, which is a bargain. For entrees we would recommend the Dover Sole, Roast Duck, Veal Medallions with morel mushrooms, Salmon or Pork Tenderloin. And finally if you leave without having one of their superb Soufflés…you’re stronger than we are most of the time. Some of you may fondly remember Chez Girard that was located on McKinney Avenue and was a sister restaurant to Lavendou, owned by Pascal Cayet. If you miss Chez Girard, you will find Lavendou just as satisfying. Finally, we strongly recommend that you sign up for their monthly emails. Almost every month you will be offered a free soufflé, $7.50 off of lunch or $15.00 off of dinner. What’s not to like? Great food, fairly priced, excellent service and sometimes a freebee! Lavendou, 19009 Preston Road, phone: 972‐248‐
1911, website: www.Lavendou.com. Book Talk: Being Green By Marcia Ockleshaw Taking steps to reduce one's negative effect on the environment isn't easy. As Kermit of the Muppets sang in 1970, "It's not easy being green." Here are several books that may help you recycle, reuse, reduce and recover. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Living by Trish Riley. A simple, smart, useful book to get you started. 365 Ways to Live Green: Your Everyday Guide to Saving the Environment by Diane Gow McDilda. Saving the world is easy with the help of this practical guide to all things green. Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth­
Friendly Life by Sophie Uliano. No need to be glamourless! Your questions about dressing, makeup, eating, shopping, cleaning and travel are answered here. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver. This well‐known author and family spent a year eating homegrown food (locavores.) You will be entertained and want to spend more time in your garden. An Inconvenient Truth: The Crisis of Global Warming by Al Gore. Everyone should read this book. National Geographic: The Green Guide Magazine For Eco‐friendly living tips give a subscription as a holiday gift. Six issues for only $15.00! Jim Henderson of the Muppets once claimed that Kermit's job on the Muppet Show was: "trying to get a bunch of crazies to actually get the job done." So perhaps we should remember that the color Green also means GO. The World Without Us by Allan Weisman An interesting glimpse of how the world would be if humans disappeared from the earth. A riveting read! 6
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A Good Neighbor By Charlotte Rock­Anderson Good neighbors are often unappreciated. They are often just taken for granted. You usually hear more comments about bad neighbors than you do good neighbors. Are you a good neighbor or a bad neighbor? Here are a few tips for being a good neighbor. Some obvious points are: Keep a nice lawn, and maintain the area around your home so it is neat and attractive. Don’t leave trashcans at curbs or alleys ‐ bring them in within a reasonable time after garbage pickup. Do not allow your dog to go to the bathroom on any lawn without picking it up. Be conscientious about noises that might disturb your neighbors such as barking dogs, or workmen beginning too early in the morning. Drive the speed limit or below. Respect your neighbor’s privacy. It is important to get to know your neighbors. Introduce yourself to those you do not know and offer to pick up their mail and paper if they go out of town. Tell them that you will keep an eye on their property while they are gone. When you are outside, make sure to smile and wave at your other neighbors. Start a conversation if you like. These are things that neighbors love. Always be aware of suspicious or unusual circumstances taking place around your neighbor’s property. If there is something going on that causes you to be concerned, call 911. Do not try to handle things on your own. It is not too hard to be a good neighbor or a better neighbor. DO you want your neighbors to be good neighbors? Remember the Golden Rule. Volume 6, Issue 4 Fall 2008
Message from the Lake Forest President By Ken Woolley If you are wondering how I came to be the president, I will go over a little Lake Forest Governance 101. The original developer created the Lake Forest Community Association, Incorporated. The corporation has a set of bylaws, which refers to a document titled “Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, Easements, Charges, and Liens” (sometimes called the CC&Rs). These apply to every property owner in Lake Forest. The CC&Rs serve to guide, control, and maintain the first‐class quality and distinction of Lake Forest. Part of that is an annual meeting to deal with business of the Association, including the election of the board members. The CC&Rs deal with a many matters. It is like the City of Dallas in miniature. There are rules covering voting rights, access and use of common areas, powers and duties of the Board, setting of budgets and reserve funds, zoning, code enforcement, and easements. The CC&Rs are very important for your use and enjoyment of Lake Forest. Please go to http://www.lfhoa.com/documents/documents.asp to familiarize yourself with these documents. Back to the original question. I was elected to the Board two years ago, and the Board elected me as president. For the current annual meeting, there are three openings. We are pleased to have five persons running for the board. Beside myself (for re‐election), we have Sharon Freytag, Nikki McCray, Tom Munroe, and Debra Shtofman. So please, come to the annual meeting, meet the candidates and participate in this great place we call Lake Forest. What are you doing to help the planet? Donna Dietz: I am driving a hybrid. 7
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Rusty Bridge is Green By Tom Munroe How can a rusty bridge contribute to our efforts to be green? It can if the bridge is made from cor‐ten steel that forms a stable, rust‐like appearance and does not need to be painted. Lake Forest has three pedestrian bridges fabricated by Continental Bridge in Alexandria, Minnesota, which are made using cor‐ten steel with large wooden planks for the walking surface. While the wrought iron fences and the bridge by the pool require regular painting, the cor‐ten saves that maintenance cost. In working with the company to find some type of non‐slip application for the planks, which had become slippery in wet weather, the best solution was not to apply anything. The culprit turned out to be an alga growing on the surface and this was removed by power washing the planks. However, this raised an environmental issue since the runoff would drain into Buffalo Creek. Fortunately a safe biodegradable soap was readily available. The Continental Bridge engineer also offered another interesting tip. When the planks begin to show wear and appear to need replacing, the rail can be unbolted and the planks flipped over and the underside is almost like new. That will save a few trees! Green grass in our common areas is something that we have come to expect. Like many simple things, this proves not to be so simple. Most of the grass is Bermuda grass, which requires less water and stands up to the Texas heat, but it will not grow in very shady areas. So those areas must be planted with St. Augustine or fescue. All of the grassy areas and landscaped beds must be irrigated to survive in our weather. Last year, Lake Forest installed sophisticated irrigation clocks, which sense the temperature, rainfall and humidity to deliver the right amount of water for current conditions. This allows us to more accurately control the proper amount of water and reduce costs. The annual color beds add a great deal to the landscape appearance at Lake Forest and there are three color changes per year mainly near the entrance gates. Obviously, you want to select plants that will survive the conditions for each different season. A more subtle strategy has been phased in for the last few years. Small pockets of annual beds have been replaced with plantings of Big Blue Liriope, day lilies, ornamental grasses and Knockout roses. Not only do these plants last from year to year, but also the water requirements are similar to the other shrubbery in the bed and this reduces the waste by not overwatering an entire area in order to keep flowers alive. If you remember the lesson in high school biology about how plants and trees take in carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, then it seems to be a good idea to have as many plants and trees as possible to counteract the urban pollution which surrounds us. In addition to the original development landscaping, approximately 150 to 200 new trees have been planted inside Lake Forest. This would include trees planted in the medians and common areas and the required trees for new home construction. Over the next two years a project to plant fifty new trees each year is the result of the Landscape Committee and Precision Landscape Co. obtaining these trees from a grant through the City of Dallas arborist. The best part is that these trees are free. This November these trees will be planted: 18 – Yaupon Holly, 17 – Chinese Pistachio, 5 –Bur Oak, 5 – Cedar Elm, and 5 – Bald Cypress. We are responsible for the cost of planting the trees in the parkways surrounding Lake Forest. Electrical power is consumed for landscape lighting, walk path lights, and lake fountains. Efforts have been made to ensure that we are using the most efficient options as we replace these components. It appears that while we can use compact fluorescent bulbs in the gatehouse fixtures, other applications are not quite ready because the light output is too low. But new LED light technology is developing rapidly and other options appear to be promising in the near future. The last lake fountain in the east Trail Lake was replaced with a newer high efficiency pump, which uses less than 50% of the power required by the regular pumps. All of our electrical power at Lake Forest common areas is supplied under contract with Spark Energy. This contract was negotiated in September 2006, by Dick Ernst, Board Treasurer, and approved by the 2006 Board. The contract set our rate at 9.5¢ per kilowatt‐hour for a term of four years, so we are about half way through this contract. At the time it seemed like something of a risk, but in retrospect, this is a great deal compared to the current prevailing rates. 8
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Churchill Recreation Center The Churchill Recreation Center, a City of Dallas facility located at the southwest corner of Hillcrest and Churchill Way, is a place the entire family can enjoy. Fall Color
12218 Park Bend
The McCabe’s
Churchill offers a variety of fitness classes including yoga, core strength, stroller fit, body sculpting, weight training, tai chi, basketball, volleyball and kung fu. They also feature special interest events such as dancing, bridge, book club and story telling. There are numerous activities for children as well. If you have a city of Dallas Parks and Recreation ID Card, which is only $15/year, the cost of membership to the Recreation Center’s fitness facility is $10 per month. To obtain an ID card and membership go to www.dallasparks.org and click on the “Online Registration” box in the upper left side of the page. For more information on classes, call 214‐670‐6477 or check out the “2008 Fall Recreation Centers Brochure” on the Parks Department website. Halloween Scene
Lorenda Wyant
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What I Do Fred Hoster I am currently in my 44th year of serving the non‐
profit community. Most recently I spent 11 years as General Manager of the Dallas Symphony and was heavily involved in the building of the Myerson Symphony Center. Then I retired. Soon after, I was called by Dallas Habitat to help them for six months and that turned into six years. Then I retired again. Two years ago I was asked to help the Dallas chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Many times when people ask me what I do and when they find out I work for FCA they usually smile and say, “Yeah, I was in FCA in middle or high school” or “I know someone who was.” The Fellowship of Christian Athletes has a long‐
standing history that dates as far back as the sixties here in Dallas, when Coach Landry launched this wonderful organization. There have been many leaders, parents, coaches and students who have volunteered their time with a booster club, adult chapter, huddle group or even spent the week at summer camp. Here at Greater Dallas FCA we are focused on serving men and women who love athletics but want to serve others more than winning. So when you see me in the neighborhood, feel free to ask me what I do and hopefully I’ll be able to say, “Still serving!” If you want more information on FCA visit www.fcadallas.org / 214.237.5110 Lake Forest Focus Earnestine Beauchamp I had a challenging career for a female, but it was a rewarding one. I started in life insurance sales in Pecos, Texas in 1967 (a small depressed west Texas town) and stayed in sales until 1974, at which time I was appointed sales manager in Albuquerque, New Mexico for New York life Insurance Company. I went on to become the first female Managing Partner in Amarillo, Texas and later transferred to Boulder, Colorado. In 1981, I was transferred to New York as Superintendent of Agencies. In 1982, I was promoted to Regional Vice President in Kansas City, later transferred to Chicago and finally to Dallas, Texas, where I retired from the domestic company as the Managing Partner of the merged Dallas offices in 1994. On to face a new challenge, we moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1974 to assist in starting a new life insurance company. We were there for two years and were forced to return home due to Wayne’s illness; however I continued as a South American consultant for New York Life International, later assisting in purchasing and transitioning Seguros Monterry to New York Life. Now happily retired, traveling and enjoying living in Lake Forest and spending time in our home in Santa Fe. New Neighbors Maria Andrea and Rogelio Rebolledo, 7308 Hill Forest Reta and Don Whorton, 6903 Preston Glen 10
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Lake Forest Focus Tanner Miller
Patty Feinstein Hi neighbors! In an effort to get to know more about the residents in the Lake Forest Community, I was asked to write a little bit about myself. My name is Patty Feinstein. I live in the white stucco Spanish Style house on Hill Forest Drive just past Brookhill Lane. Jeff and I founded Cotton Island in 1983. The original store is located across from SMU; we also have one at Park and Preston in Plano as well as a website. We carry the latest trends in women’s clothing, shoes and accessories. I am originally from Miami. In the 70’s, I was one of a few hairdressers along with Paul Mitchell who helped pioneer the technique of cutting hair with scissors and using a blow dryer to style it. Prior to this, women had to sit under a hair dryer with rollers. This may not seem like a big deal, but it changed everything. Those same techniques are use by most hairdressers today. My husband, Jeff, was from San Antonio. He was the original owner of Tootsies, a Houston based clothing store with locations in several Texas cities. He was also a sales representative and designer for Mia Shoes during the first years we had Cotton Island. Jeff had a kind of sixth sense when it came to fashion. He always knew what would be the next new “hot” trend. Jeff passed away last January. We miss him beyond words. He was my love, my friend, and my mentor. Jeff and I have a 22‐year‐old daughter, Lauren. Lauren went to St. Edwards and is currently living in Austin. She is getting a little retail experience under her belt before she joins me in managing Cotton Island. We have Harley, our Chihuahua and Nash, our Yorkie. Their job is to keep our neighborhood safe and they are very serious about this. Our first store in Dallas was ChaCha’s, on Oak Lawn. It was a little wild and crazy for the Dallas customer and with the recession of the 80’s we couldn’t wait till our sentence, (oh excuse me) I meant lease) was up. After ChaCha’s we opened Cotton Island with a new concept. It took off immediately! We started with all cotton and then gradually over the years, it has progressed to what it is today. We bring to our customers the “best of the best” when it comes to current fashion trends with an emphasis on customer service. We have been voted “Best Clothing Store” by the Dallas Observer two times in the last ten years. I’m proud of our store and love what I do. Traveling to markets in NYC, LA, Las Vegas and Dallas is fun. Getting to check out the best stores in those cities and eat in different restaurants is all part of it. Retail is a lot of hours but it’s always new and always changing. I wouldn’t want to trade it for any other profession. Tanner Miller is a junior at Dallas Christian High School. He is on the A‐honor roll, member of the National Honor Society, member of the National Thespians Society, serves as Student Council Vice President, and is on the Varsity tennis team. He currently is the assistant editor for the school yearbook, The Squire. For the 2007‐2008 tennis season, he was named All‐District and was a regional qualifier. Through the Educational Foundation, Tanner traveled to England and Ireland in March. He was honored to be nominated by his teachers to attend the National Youth Leadership Conference on Law in Washington, DC, in June 2008, and enjoyed the experience very much. Additionally, he will be interning with Congressman Pete Sessions next summer in Washington, DC. Tanner has a heart for serving his community. One of his first loves is scouting. He has been in scouting since the 1st grade and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in November 2007. He is also a member of the Order of the Arrow, a scouting honor society, and currently serves as Vice Chief of Camping Promotions. This past summer, Tanner traveled to the Mark Twain National Forest to participate in the largest national conservation service project undertaken by the Boy Scouts of America since World War II, and the largest volunteer service project ever for the Forest Service. Tanner’s group worked with Forest Service employees to restore up to 150 acres of glade ecosystem by removing invasive Eastern red cedar. He has traveled to New Orleans working to rebuild homes and communities and he will travel to Nicaragua in April of 2009 to rebuild an orphanage. For the past three years, he has organized an annual clothing and diaper drive for Medina Children’s Home. He has also enjoyed volunteering at Christian Care Centers and Presbyterian Village North. Tanner has enjoyed living at Lake Forest since April of this year. He would especially like to thank his neighbors the Bells, the Cokers, the Flatts, the Stagners, the Stephens, the Taylors, and the Zidells for being so kind and welcoming to him and his family. Tanner and his parents, Todd and Heather Miller, live on Park Lake Drive and he is the grandson of Todd and Suzanne Miller of Lueders Lane.
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Nutrition By Barbara Gollman You’ve heard the Mediterranean diet is healthy, but why is that? Does it make you lean? Or, does it keep your hair shiny or keep your heart pumping strong? Does it prevent aging or make your children smart and healthy? The answer is yes to all plus it can even do more! In the 1960s a study of people living on the isle of Crete was undertaken to try to explain why these underprivileged folks had long life expectancy and rates of heart disease and cancer were among the lowest in the world. Diet and lifestyle was the suspected reason. The Cretans chose their diet out of necessity‐ the foods they ate were plentiful and seasonal. Fruits, vegetables and grains cooked in olive oil and flavored with onions and garlic made up the bulk of the diet. Fish, poultry, and wine were consumed in small amounts while meat, being expensive, was eaten only occasionally. This became know as The Mediterranean Diet in the 1990’s. Today, we’ve lost focus of the true Mediterranean diet as we often refer to Italian, French and Spanish (along with many others) as being Mediterranean. There is not just one Mediterranean Diet because 21 countries border on this beautiful sea and eating patterns tend to vary somewhat from country to country. But they share the main features and use herbs and spices to create the ethnic flavors of Italy, Greece, Turkey, Morocco, France, Israel and the other Mediterranean countries. As wise Americans, we can adopt this way of eating and therefore reap the health benefits. Common features of the well publicized diet and current recommendations are: • Use olive and canola oil for cooking and as a substitute for butter. • Have red meat occasionally while having fish and poultry 2 or 3 times a week. • Have beans, lentils, whole grains, pasta and breads, nuts and seeds daily. • Eat an abundance of fruits, berries and vegetables each day. • Keep wine to one or two glasses per day for men, one glass daily for women. In the last 40 years, much has been learned about the general effects of diet on health, and specifically, the Mediterranean diet. Research has revealed these positive results of eating a largely plant‐based diet such as the so‐called Mediterranean diet: • A longer, healthier life with protection from some cancers. • Lower blood pressure, cholesterol and heart disease risk. • Protection from type 2 diabetes • Help with weight loss and maintenance • Prevent depression and Alzheimer’s disease • Possibly prevent Parkinson’s Disease • Help control rheumatoid arthritis • Prevent allergies and asthma of children whose pregnant mothers followed the diet So go ahead and enjoy shrimp and pasta– but opt
for whole grain pasta. On the rare occasion that you indulge in a steak, have a small piece of sirloin with lots of veggies and potatoes or winter squash. Enjoy a handful of oven roasted walnuts or almonds as a snack and keep apples, pears and grapes washed and ready to eat. Try meatless dishes like soups, beans and rice and soft tacos with roasted veggies sprinkled with sesame seeds. Have a glass of wine and slow down to savor the whole experience. Remember… eat like a pauper, enjoy like a king and feel like you’re on the Mediterranean!
What are you doing to help the Planet? Blair Moore I went with my classmates to California to attend the CELP (Catalina Environmental Leadership Program)
Program. This is a residential outdoor education program for students, founded by Jean‐Michel Cousteau. Students learn in a variety of ways from snorkeling adventures to nature hikes to laboratory activities. The curriculum encouraged us to think about ourselves, our relationship to others, explore how we can live more sustainably and how our generation can make a difference on this planet. 12
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Cooking Healthy Seafood… It’s Easier Than You Think By Caren Alexis Owner, TJ’s Seafood Market & Catering
Seafood…it’s healthy, delicious and easy! Lucky for you, TJ’s Seafood Market & Catering, Dallas’s premier fresh seafood market, is right around the corner from you. Here are some tips to include fresh seafood as a part of your family’s regular diet. Magical Omega 3’s Most authorities suggest at least 2‐4 servings of seafood per week in a healthy diet. “Oily” fish, such as salmon, tuna, swordfish and trout, are rich in omega 3 fatty acids. Studies suggest that omega‐3 fatty acids may be helpful in treating a variety of health conditions, including heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, weight loss, arthritis and osteoporosis. White (non‐oily) fish, cod, haddock and plaice, are also an excellent source of lean protein, which contains essential vitamins and minerals. Cooking Is Easy First, marinate for at least 20 minutes. Juicy fish needs a marinade to lock in the flavor. TJ’ has dozens of marinades. Try our Sioux Z Wow, Lemon Ginger, or Citrus Wasabi. Now choose a cooking method. Grilling, baking and broiling are the easiest. Grill – Over medium heat (with the grill open), grill fish 6­7 min per side. Bake – Bake fish 15 min @ 400 degrees Broil – Broil on medium close to the heating element for 12­15 min until flaky Of course you can also poach, sauté, blacken, stuff or fry any fresh fish. Shellfish is easy too! Try shrimp, crab, lobster, oysters, clams or mussels. TJ’s has simple instructions for all of these. No Time To Cook? Don’t feel like cooking? TJ’s offers full take‐out. Call ahead and we’ll cook any fresh seafood in the market for you. We can also prepare appetizers, vegetables, and desserts. We also offer prepared items like smoked salmon, cocktail shrimp, poached salmon) (See Seafood, Continued on page 16) Why Is U.S. Currency Green? By Logan Flatt, CFA The green color of today’s U.S. currency is an artifact left over from the American Civil War. On the eve of the War, the U.S. federal government did not issue banknotes because the U.S. monetary system at the time was decentralized and independent of government control. Instead, according to the Hodges Genuine Bank Notes of America, 1859, 1,356 private banks issued over 9,916 different banknotes upon which trade throughout the States depended. At the outbreak of hostilities in 1861, the need for funding of Union soldiers and armaments led newly‐
elected President Abraham Lincoln and the Republican Party‐controlled Congress to pass the Legal Tender Act of 1862, which authorized them to issue large quantities of new U.S. Notes not backed by gold or silver. U.S. Notes were informally known as greenbacks because they were printed with black ink on the front and green ink on the back to help differentiate them from the thousands of private banknotes dispersed throughout the economy. During and after the War, the government’s growing issuance of greenbacks led to significant price inflation and, thus, a loss of purchasing power for Americans using them. In January 1875, Congress passed the Resumption Act which made the greenback redeemable for gold bullion at a fixed rate of $20.67 per ounce. With the color green firmly associated with currency issued by the U.S. government, in 1914 its new central bank, the Federal Reserve System, continued the use of the greenbacks’ bi‐color scheme when it began to issue its new Federal Reserve Notes, which replaced U.S. Notes. Initially backed by gold bullion, the Federal Reserve Notes all Americans use today are backed instead by the "full faith and credit of the U.S. government” and are used throughout the world as a medium of exchange, store of value, and unit of account.
Logan Flatt, CFA is Managing Principal of Makati Capital Management, LLC. 13
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Lake Forest Women’s Club September 16 Veranda Tea Room Middle Right: Charlotte RockAnderson, Kathy Tanner, Nell
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Middle Left: Sandy Long, Lynda
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Annual Ladies Holiday Happy Hour Thursday, December 4th 4­9 PM Jean Obert’s Home 14
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Happy Hour at the Woodlands Restaurant Sunday August 31, 2008 Upper Left: Julie Sheridan, Stephen Sheridan, Don Obert, Jean Obert, Patricia Massey Center Left: Donna Dietz, Kathleen Hoster, Bill Womble,Barbara Womble, Fred Hoster Lower Left: Linda Leake, Harlan Pollock, Libby Chattaway, Marcia Stagner, Hank Pollock, guest, Nell Floyd Below: Joanna Kolson, Sandy Stephens
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Real Estate Report By Patricia Massey According to the MLS on 10/14/08, there are 21 active listings in Lake Forest, 1 pending, and 2 listings that have "SOLD" since 9/02/08. Active listing prices range from $525,000 to $3,100,000 with average days on the market of 169. The average "days on the market" to sell was 96 days. Thinking of selling your home? Staging helps the sellers get the look the buyers want to see. Staging goes well beyond improving a homes curb appeal, though that's a part of it. The majority of the process focuses on the interior of the house. This involves purging clutter, rearranging furniture and
highlighting a home's best features. Stagers help homeowners rethink the décor so a prospective buyer can imagine the house becoming his or her home. The staging process includes removing family photographs, opening blinds and draperies to make the house look airy and bright. Staging can make the difference between a house that sells and one that stays on the market day after day. It's a cost effective way of distinguishing your home in a "tight" market. "Builders are keenly aware of this fact and as a result spend thousands of dollars to furnish their own model homes. Our statistics have shown that on an average our homes will sell within 45‐90 days after the home has been fully furnished", says Emily C. Rose, President of Showhomes of America. 6908 Stone Meadow, before and after
For a complimentary marketing evaluation of your home, please call Patricia Massey, 214‐697‐
7871.Lake Forest Resident Realtor with Ellen Terry Realtors. (Submitted by Patricia Massey, one of Lake Forest’s resident realtors. Please see her ad on page 23). (Seafood, Continued) salad and crab cakes. TJ’s also caters (much more than just seafood). We’ve catered many events in Lake Forest and we’d love to cater your next event. TJ’s is located at 11661 Preston Road, #149 at the southwest corner of Preston & Forest. Recognized by D Magazine, the Dallas Observer and Dallas Morning News for fresh seafood and outstanding customer service, TJ’s also features candles, dinnerware, knives and more! 16
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Billy, Phylly, and Lilie's Baylor Christmas By Lisa O’Donnell Many of us have seen the beautiful white standard
poodle, Lilie, gracing our neighborhood. But did you
know she has a secret? Lilie has special healing powers
which were called into action when Billy Zidell was not
feeling well. What follows is a remarkable story
initially relayed to me by Louise Bell, Billy’s sister‐in‐
law and confirmed just the other day by Billy and
Phyllis Zidell as they shared their story of Billy’s Baylor
Christmas. It was just prior to the holiday in 2006 when Billy had
been admitted to Baylor hospital. Each day Phyllis
would visit him and he would always ask how his
precious Lilie was doing. Later when she returned
home each day from visiting Billy she would find Lilie
increasingly more forlorn and lonesome. Consequently,
Phyllis devised a plan that would certainly brighten
everyone’s day. She was determined to smuggle Lilie
into Baylor Hospital to visit Billy. Did I mention Lilie is
a 40 pound standard poodle about 20 inches tall? However, Phyllis needed help to carry out her plan. So,
of course she enlisted her sister Louise to become her
partner in crime. Out came the large black suitcase on
wheels and then the three of them piled into the car
and headed downtown to the hospital. Next was the
hard part –convincing Lilie to get into and stay in the
suitcase ‐‐ while it was mostly zipped! Once Lilie was
fully disguised, they were on a roll, right past security
and the nurses’ station. Somehow, they pulled off the
caper and Billy had a miraculous recovery when he saw
Lilie jump out of the suitcase and onto his hospital bed.
Just in case there are any non‐believers out there ‐ here
are the photos of Billy’s Baylor Christmas! Board of Directors Ken Woolley — President 469.374.0511 [email protected] Jack Bell Janice Hartrick Tamara Mattison — Secretary Lyle Patrick — Treasurer Peggy Stephenson — VP Stan Williams Committees Architectural Review Open Communications Jack Bell 972.490.7844 [email protected] The Cygnet Charlotte Gruber 972.239.4055 Levine‐
[email protected] The Swan Donald Cochran 972‐386‐9035 [email protected] Resident Information Mike Stephens 972.233.9221 [email protected]
t Website John O’Donnell 972.503.1740 [email protected] Crime Watch & Safety Bill Dean 972.233.7565 [email protected] Finance and Audit Lyle Patrick 972.788.9093 [email protected] Landscape & Grounds Harlan Pollock 972.239.4173 [email protected] Legal Larry Ginsburg 972.866.8444 [email protected] Social Open Clubs Book Marcia Ockleshaw 972.980.9585 [email protected] Couples Duplicate Bridge Donna Jordan‐Sterner 214.369.2868 [email protected] Golf Bill Watson 972.661.1916 [email protected] LF Women’s Club Lynda Tolleson 972.726.8701 [email protected] Moms’ Group Nikki McCray 972.980.8138 [email protected] Poker Bob Yudin 972.387.7898 [email protected] Wine Stan Williams 972.789.1947 [email protected] 17
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The YMCA has partnered with the Lance Armstrong Foundation to participate in a cancer survivorship collaborative. The Lake Highlands Family YMCA has joined the initiative to involve research based program designs to focus on the specific wants, needs, and interests of cancer survivors. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life of cancer survivors through the implementation of exercise programs, distribution of Lance Armstrong Foundation brochures and resources and numbers of other considerations to accommodate the needs of cancer survivors. From the research the Lake Highlands Family YMCA has done, we have created two classes, one is Healing Stretch and it is designed to accommodate participants that may be less mobile or are highly prone to fatigue. It incorporates breath‐work, strength, endurance and a focus on relaxation. This class is on MWF from 8:00‐8:30 am. The second class is Gentle Pilates and it is designed to improve one’s ability to perform activities of daily living such as lifting objects, standing from a seated position and Volume 6, Issue 4 Fall 2008
balance. This class is on MWF from 8:35‐9:00 am. The Wellness Enhancement Program, designed by Stanford University, is a free 12‐week program taught by the Health & Wellness Director and Coordinator. This program is designed for adult cancer survivors who have recently become de‐conditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and/or disease. The goal is to help participants build muscle mass and muscular strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and ultimately improve their quality of life. Additional goals include reducing the severity of therapy side effects, preventing unwanted weight changes, and improving energy levels and self esteem. The instructors of the course are trained by Stanford and the YMCA to give personal individualized instruction to the participants. The instructors are trained in the elements of cancer, post rehab exercise, nutrition and supportive cancer care. The Wellness Enhancement Program will have informational sessions at the beginning of each month. Participants must have a physician’s referral to participate. If you or someone you know would like to participate, please contact Clint Elliott at (214) 221‐
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