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ince 1984, Stereo East Home Theater has been offering complete home technology services to the Dallas/ Fort Worth metroplex. Over their years of business, Stereo East Home Theater has consistently expanded products and services to meet the growing technology demands for home electronics. After fifteen years at the same address, Stereo East Home Theater has moved to a brand-new showroom in Frisco, Texas. Their latest state-of-the-art facility, located at 5933 Preston Road Suite 100 (southwest corner of Preston and Wade), is now open and ready to welcome visitors.

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As home technology solutions continued to evolve, Stereo East’s showroom underwent numerous renovations throughout the years. When presented with the opportunity to move, the team at Stereo East looked forward to the challenge of starting over from scratch. “Planning for a new space forced us to reevaluate our floor displays and demo rooms,” explained Gary Montagna, President of Stereo East. “We listened to customer feedback to determine what to keep, what to eliminate, and what should be reimagined. We also used this opportunity to expand into the exciting world of low-voltage LED lighting. By not requiring electrical wiring, these sleek, color-changing light fixtures are a great way to set the scene in any room of the house.”

STEREO EAST Home Theater photos by

ANGELA JESULAITIS

Stereo East Home Theater offers the following residential solutions: • Home Theaters and Media Rooms: recreate a cinema-like

experience at home with a 4K Ultra HD projector, a largerthan-life screen, and Dolby Atmos surround sound.

• Home Video: stunningly beautiful 4K and 8K Ultra HD LED

and OLED TVs deliver a realistic picture in any room of the house.

• Home Audio: enjoy your favorite music like never before on a

perfectly-paired audio system. Using audiophile-level speakers and components, create a high-performance system for surround sound or two-channel applications.

• Home Automation: fully integrate the various systems in your home in one, complete platform. Easily manage audio/video,

lighting, climate, and more from a single remote or mobile device while at home or on the go.

• Seating and Furniture: pick from a wide variety of top-grain

leather theater seating recliners and attractive, yet functional, audio/video equipment cabinets and consoles.

• Outdoor Living and Entertainment: create your own outdoor oasis with an outdoor-rated 4K UHD TV and landscape speakers designed to blend in seamlessly.

As a complete home technology systems integrator, Stereo East Home Theater can also assist with structured wiring, home networking, security, surveillance, and even low-voltage LED lighting.

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Planning for a new space forced us to reevaluate our floor displays and demo rooms. We listened to customer feedback to determine what to keep, what to eliminate, and what should be reimagined."

GARY MONTAGNA, President of Stereo East

The latest Stereo East Home Theater showroom features: • Three 4K Ultra HD home theater demo rooms with a total of ten different surround sound configurations • A high-performance audio demo room with top-of-the-line speakers and receivers/amplifiers • A Control4 Home Automation Certified Experience Center • 4K Ultra HD LED and OLED TV displays • An outdoor living A/V entertainment system • Low-voltage LED lighting systems •Security and surveillance options for any-sized home

4K Media Room

Outdoor Audio

The company also used this opportunity to launch a redesigned website. The new site allows visitors to request a quote, browse and research products, submit a support request, and chat with a team member for live help.

Stereo East Home Theater is an authorized dealer for top brands, like Sony, Epson, Screen Innovations (SI), Control4, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), GoldenEar, NAD, Anthem, Texas Theater Seating, and more.

“These productive, long-term partnerships with trusted manufacturers allow us to recommend solutions to our clients confidently,” says Mr. Montagna. “We know there will be support after the sale for our customers and us.”

Home Theater Seating

Control4 Home Automation

“Stereo East is proud to be a local destination for those in the market for home technology solutions, whether it’s for an impressive home theater or simply boosting a home network.�

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4K Media Room

Stereo East is proud to be a local destination for those in the market for home technology solutions, whether it’s for an impressive home theater or simply boosting a home network. “We realize many families are looking for new ways to enjoy the extra time being spent at home, and we strive to be an invaluable resource for them,” Mr. Montagna says.

Stereo East Home Theater’s many accolades include Living Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Award for Best Home Audio/Video Company in 2019 and 2020, a Sony Diamond Dealer Award, a Control Diamond Dealer Award, and being recognized as a CE Pro Top 100 Integrator for the past fifteen years. Mr. Montagna expresses gratitude for loyal customers and their continued support and dedication to shopping locally, even in these unprecedented times. “We look forward to many more decades of

serving the DFW community, and we welcome you to our newest home in Frisco, Texas.”

At Stereo East, the goal has always been to feature only the absolute best in home technology products and solutions. That’s why they continue to evolve to offer their customers the most cutting-edge tech paired with the high level of satisfaction that they’re known for.

STEREO EAST HOME THEATER 5933 Preston Road Suite 100 (southwest corner of Preston and Wade) in Frisco, Texas.

(972) 335-5122 StereoEast.com

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A Breath of Fresh Air

THE LAKES AT CASTLE HILLS

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oday, we are looking for that ideal place to conduct business, relieve stress, and try to stay healthy. The country clubs have been booming with new members finding the Club to be the perfect place. Get that corner office view, a Chef to keep you fed, and open spaces for client and family entertainment. The only thing we’re missing are the kids playing and the dog barking in the background of your video conference!

The Bright family acquired the first piece of the property in 1952 that today is known as Castle Hills. The Bright children learned to fish, hunt, camp, and ride horses on this land. Their children enjoyed fishing and fossil hunting on the family farm as well.

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Here in North Texas, the Club is known for the exceptional turf quality, great course layout, and well-manicured MiniVerde greens. Being one of the first to take on this new Bermuda grass putting surface led the way for other clubs to follow suit in the hot Texas sun. Many PGA Pros that have played here will attest to the quality of care that the Club continues to provide the Members of this Club. The course ranges from the back tees of 7,361 yards to the very front at 5,178 to accommodate all levels of players.

With a younger membership, they continually host year-round golf lessons, golf camps, and competitions starting as young as five years of age. The golf staff plans events for every format and skill level.

When in a small community, you need a place to gather with your neighbors with many open spaces—no better place than the golf course or the tennis courts. The patio dining has the best views in the community. Spring will be here before long, and the Club will host special golf and tennis clinics for adults and children of all levels. Lap swimming will open in April with a temperature-controlled pool and in May with a swim team and lessons in the resort-style setting that takes center stage.

Come live and play in our community, we have plenty of space.

THE LAKES AT CASTLE HILLS 699 Lady of the Lake Boulevard | Lewisville, Texas 75056 972.899.7400 | thelakesatcastlehills.com ON magazine | Shop 2020 | 27

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TOYS & GAMIING GIFT GUIDE Frank Rainey & Renee Gonzales, Sales Managers

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‘Tis the season to be jolly at NFM in the Colony! Shop a vast selection of toys, gaming, and much, much more. It’s never been easier to cross everything off your Christmas list.

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FRANK RAINEY, SALES MANAGER What’s on your wishlist?

Xbox Series X 1 TB Console The Xbox Series X is the fastest, most powerful Xbox yet. Play thousands of titles from four generations of consoles; all games look and play best on Xbox Series X. At the heart of Series X is the Xbox Velocity Architecture, which pairs a custom SSD with integrated software for faster, streamlined gameplay with significantly reduced load times. $499 What is the most popular gift in gaming this year?

Gift cards for Steam, Nintendo, Xbox, or PlayStation are flying off the shelves this season. With more people staying home this year, this is a great gift that will please any gamer.

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Extremely precise with rich stereo audio for a truly immersive experience.

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RENEE GONZALES, SALES MANAGER Most-wanted gifts: Nerf Fortnite AR-L Elite Dart Blaster This blaster is a replication of the blaster used in the popular video game Fortnite. Power up the motor with the acceleration button and pull the trigger to shoot one dart.

It comes with a 10-dart clip and 20 Official Nerf Fortnite Elite darts, enough to fully load the clip and give you backup darts for reloading. $29.49 LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian The Child Collectible Buildable Toy A super gift idea for kids aged 10+ and any Star Wars fan includes clear building instructions so even LEGO beginners can enjoy the fun, creative process. This buildable model also comes with an information sign and the child LEGO mini-figure to complete a charming display. $79.99 Melissa & Doug Fresh Mart Grocery Store This sturdy wooden grocery store setup will provide hours and hours of fun! Realistic features include a beeping scanner, a hand-crank conveyor belt, card-swiping machine, and a keypad/calculator cash drawer. $133.99

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ON AUTO |

by TROY R. THOMAS

McLaren GT

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he old rules say a lighter, mid-engined performance car can’t accommodate you and your luggage on a long journey. That it will get tiring as the miles pass. McLaren thinks those rules are history and invited me to sample their new McLaren GT for a weekend to prove it.

I found the McLaren GT to be amazing. Beautiful outside and inside, perfectly balanced and light on its feet, comfortable and quite civilized, yet also blazingly fast. The GT is shaped by McLaren’s relentless desire to challenge the established order. They took the key ingredients and reinvented and applied them in new, innovative ways.

Then combined it with the power and performance that is undiluted McLaren. The GT is a supercar that is thrilling, yet refined, dynamic and engaging. It turns out you can have it all.

As a rule, Grand Tourers are comfortable. Insulating.

Which often means also heavy and unresponsive. Not to mention blunt when it comes to handling and driver engagement. The McLaren GT makes that rule obsolete.

Blisteringly quick and responsive, it injects adrenalin and racing DNA into the class. And it does all of this while delivering a supremely refined ride. Innovative engineering makes the GT a true McLaren. Pioneering refinements like their Proactive Damping Control suspension and electro-hydraulic steering – an older technology that’s yet Shop 2020 2020 30 | ON magazine | Travel

to be bettered in terms of direct feel and offers unparalleled levels of driver feedback.

As with every McLaren, there’s a brake steer system too. Always ready to subtly slow the inside rear wheel to sharpen turn-in and reduce understeer – giving you the confidence to apply the power earlier in challenging twists and turns.

But anything that might compromise the calm quiet inside the GT has been analyzed and fine-tuned. The refined hush is all pervading. Intelligent use of space means that everything has a home. There’s a place for credit cards. Three cup holders. Slots for your phone. Door pockets for everything else. Sleek, responsive touchscreens and sophisticated infotainment set new benchmarks in quality and usability. Naturally, the Comfort Seats and other cabin details are trimmed in the finest British soft-grain leather.

The GT also has a spacious and beautifully trimmed luggage bay that is made possible by the car’s uniquely engineered upper structure. Featuring a flowing, full-length glazed tailgate, it can easily accommodate two sets of skis. Or a guitar. Or even a full bag of golf clubs. Access is effortless, opened at the touch of a button.

The McLaren GT’s sweeping, sculpted exterior isn’t simply McLaren’s interpretation of what a Grand Tourer can be. But what it should be. Driven by their ‘everything for a reason’ design philosophy. Bucking tradition, it’s mid-engined and built around a lightweight carbon fibre chassis. So it isn’t heavy and cumbersome. In fact, it’s hundreds of pounds lighter than most competitors.

“ I found the McLaren GT to be amazing. Beautiful outside and inside, perfectly balanced and light on its feet, comfortable and quite civilized, yet also blazingly fast.”

Which means it goes and handles like a true McLaren. The iconic Dihedral doors are unique in the class, too. The sculpted rear haunches house the vital air intakes.

The GT is supremely quick. In fact, it’s the fastest car in the class – but it’s the way this astonishing performance is delivered that’s unique. The new McLaren 4.0 litre twinturbocharged V8 engine delivers 612 bhp and 465 lb-ft of torque, yet it’s also tuned to be refined and efficient. Acceleration is seamless and smooth with 0-100 kph (62 mph) in 3.2 seconds and 0-200 kph (124 mph) in 9.0 seconds, while the GT also offers the perfect blend of body control and ride comfort.

Thrilling handling is balanced with laserprecision straight-line stability. And then there’s that stirring exhaust note that you expect from a McLaren supercar.

a key strength… Its straight-line stability is outstanding and inspires confidence as the scenery flashes by. Unique rear axle geometry works with the fixed rear wing and rear diffuser to ensure poise and precision.

True to the spirit of McLaren, aerodynamics unlock performance. Airflow is prevented from wrapping around the rear bodywork, which improves aero efficiency and reduces drag allowing the GT to power across continents with arrow-straight stability. Maximum speed is 203 mph.

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Lexus

ON AUTO 2021 LEXUS RX The 2021 Lexus RX and RXL stir your senses before you even get behind the wheel.

With a distinct floating roofline and unapologetic accents, every element is crafted to captivate. Bold front and rear styling complement its dynamic, yet elegant silhouette. While having the same powerful stance, roofline and distinctive wraparound LED taillamps as the five-passenger RX, the RXL adds a power-folding third row of seats.

The RX 350 is powered by a potent 3.5-liter V6 engine with eight-speed automatic transmission. The RX 450h AWD Hybrid pairs a V6 engine with powerful electric motors for an impressive 308 total system horsepower and a 30-MPG combined EPA estimate, along with all-wheel drive performance.

Every 2021 Lexus RX features a suite of premium technology, including Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 with preceding pedestrian and bicyclist detection.

2021 LEXUS IS The 2021 Lexus IS has a sleek new exterior design with more dramatic character lines and a low imposing stance. The result?

A pure sport sedan that looks as aggressive as it feels.

With a lineage that spans more than 20 years in the U.S., the IS has always remained true to its foundation as a front-engine rearwheel-drive sports sedan. For 2021, the Lexus IS will expand upon the qualities that have built its loyal following while also ushering in the new Lexus Driving Signature.

With all-wheel drive, the IS 300 AWD and IS 350 F SPORT AWD provide enhanced traction on a wide range of road surfaces and conditions. Unmistakable style meets unrivaled performance with the 2021 IS 350 F SPORT that boasts larger, staggered-width 19-inch wheels and Gloss Black accents.

2021 LEXUS ES The Lexus ES family is expanding for 2021 with two new variations. The all-new 2021 Lexus ES 250 AWD will offer better traction, and the 2021 ES 350 Black Line Special Edition brings a sporty, sleek look. There are also Luxury, F SPORT and Ultra Luxury ES grades. With the added variety, Lexus guests can choose the ES that fits their lifestyle and climate.

The 2021 Lexus ES features a long, wide stance and a sleek, coupe-like silhouette inherited from the flagship LS. The spacious and inviting cabin has class-leading rear legroom.

Other available interior comforts include a power rear sunshade, supple semi-aniline leather–trimmed seats, and the world's first Mark LevinsonŽ PurePlay sound system.

All ES grades come with the comprehensive Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 suite that features Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Tracing Assist, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Road Sign Assist, All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and Intelligent High Beams.

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Mercedes-Benz 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS The many enhancements of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class are wrapped in a freshly refined design. A sleek new grille and LED headlamps lead the way, while a reshaped trunk and sporty taillamps leave a lasting impression.

The digital cockpit's dual 12.3-inch displays include a central touchscreen. The intuitive, touch-sensitive controls of the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) put a world of features at your fingertips. MBUX can listen and learn, to turn your words into action. Just say "Hey, Mercedes," then "I'm cold," and MBUX can warm the cabin.

Standard on the E 450 and an E 350 option, 4MATIC® all-wheel drive adds confidence in challenging conditions. The 255-hp turbo E 350 squeezes more power from less fuel. The E 450's 362-hp turbo inline-6 is electrified with EQ Boost technology, for added gas-free response and responsibility.

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV The premium SUV that invented its class over 20 years ago still leads the way in every arena of driving, and from every angle of its design. From its iconic Star to its sleek LED taillamps, the Mercedes-Benz GLE keeps the future looking brighter.

The GLE is equipped with the latest generation of the multimedia system MBUX – Mercedes-Benz User Experience. The revolutionary system includes two large 12.3” screens arranged in-line for an impressive widescreen look. A considerably longer wheelbase than its predecessor creates significantly more passenger space, and an optional folding third seat row is now available.

A new 255-hp turbo engine powers the GLE350. The 362-hp turbo inline-6 in the GLE450 is also electrified: Its EQ Boost Integrated Starter-Generator can seamlessly generate 21 hp yet allow gas-free coasting and lower emissions.

2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV The athletic, aerodynamic body of the Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV envelops an elegantly high-tech cabin. Spacious and sensuous, the acclaimed GLC cabin rewards your touch on every surface. Enjoy a choice of natural-grain woods, genuine aluminum switches, and a spectrum of hand-fitted upholstery.

A 10.25-inch central touchscreen responds to your touch on the console, the steering wheel or itself. A reconfigurable 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster is available, too. The roomy, 40/20/40-split rear seat power-folds down. The power liftgate opens to reveal a spacious cargo area with underfloor storage standard.

The turbo GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC are energetic and energy-conscious. The 255-hp turbo GLC 300 can rush to 60 in just 6.1 seconds. The 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic is smooth, sporty and smart. DYNAMIC SELECT lets you dial in the GLC's driving character, from Sport to ECO. Available 4MATIC® continually sends the engine's torque to the wheels that can put it to the best use.

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NEXT GENERATION 2021 GMC YUKON The Next Generation 2021 Yukon has premium appointments, advanced technology and high level capability. It features more exclusive refinements and signature details than ever before. Another notable change is the increased spaciousness of the 2021 Yukon’s cabin, with 40 percent more third-row legroom and best-inclass cargo volume behind the third row. This was enabled in part by a new independent rear suspension design that lowers the overall frame.

The 2021 model year also ushers in the first ever Yukon AT4, delivering credible off-road capability with an exceptional driving experience.

This all-new addition to the GMC AT4 family is specifically designed for adventure-seekers and incorporates upscale amenities, unique AT4 interior and exterior styling, and rugged capability to maneuver the road less traveled.

The AT4 joins Yukon and Yukon XL’s trim lineup of SLE, SLT and the iconic Denali.

2021 GMC SIERRA 1500 The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 is the peak of GMC design and capability.

Impressive proportions, a tall stance and unmistakable front end create a design that reflects the innovative technologies and powerful engines inside.

Purpose meets style with Sierra’s signature, C-shaped LED lighting and large, bold grille. The CornerStep Rear Bumper helps make access to the cargo bed easier than ever. And the available world’s first six-function MultiPro™ Tailgate revolutionizes the way you access the cargo bed.

Chrome accents on SLE & SLT add class and distinction to Sierra’s exterior. The Sierra AT4’s high, confident stance, exclusive off-road tires and dark details add boldness that’s backed by its high-caliber off-road capability. Sierra Denali’s sharp proportions, mountainous stance and unmistakable front end create a premium look that reflects the innovative technology and powerful engines inside.

2021 GMC TERRAIN The 2021 GMC Terrain is an SUV that’s game for whatever the day demands. With its bold stance and masculine design, two turbocharged engine options and size-defying capabilities, Terrain is the compact SUV that plays big. Terrain comes in SLE & SLT and Denali trims.

The Terrain comfortably accommodates up to five people and a fold-flat front-passenger seat and 60/40 split-folding second-row seats allow you to carry objects up to 8 feet long. For easy access to all of this space, Terrain offers an available hands-free programmable power liftgate. Terrain also keeps you and your companions connected and entertained with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto compatibility.

Terrain offers the Traction Select System so you can make real-time adjustments for ever-changing driving conditions. FWD models offer Normal, Snow and available Tow/Haul modes, while available AWD models offer Off-Road and available Tow/Haul modes and an AWD Disconnect mode engineered to optimize efficiency.

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Buick 2021 BUICK ENCORE GX The Buick Encore GX is an intelligently engineered, five-person SUV with a versatile cabin and game-changing cargo space. It offers more than 50 cu. ft. of maximum cargo space with the rear seats folded, including 2.7 inches of additional cargo height with a conveniently reconfigurable cargo area floor.

With its crisp body lines, streamlined stance and dramatic styling, the Encore GX strikes a distinctively athletic tone. A nimble performer, it offers the perfect balance of efficiency, power and agile handling.

The Encore GX helps you wear the many hats that modern life requires with advanced technologies such as available Alexa Built-In and 4G LTE Wi-Fi® Hotspot. Whether navigating city traffic or backing out of a parking spot, standard Buick Driver Confidence, along with other available active safety and driver-assistance technologies, help monitor your surroundings and alert you to potential hazards.

2021 BUICK ENCLAVE Tomorrow’s SUV for today’s family, the 2021 Buick Enclave combines a refined exterior with a spacious interior. From its signature Buick grille to its standard hands-free power liftgate, every exterior detail reflects its refined, purposeful design. With three rows and versatile cabin space, Enclave is your home away from home. You will feel instantly at ease thanks to soft-touch materials and heated first-row seating with available massaging and ventilated features.

The Enclave luxury SUV helps keep you confidently in command with a full suite of available advanced safety technologies, including Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert and Automatic Emergency Braking. When it comes to performance, the Enclave SUV is eager to please with its 310-horsepower 3.6L V6 engine, available intelligent All-Wheel Drive with active twin clutch and a standard 9-speed automatic transmission. Enclave also delivers plenty of pull—including towing capability of up to 5,000 lbs with the available Trailering Package.

2021 BUICK ENVISION The 2021 model year marks the debut of the all-new, second-generation Buick Envision. Stylish and decidedly athletic, the all-new Envision will soon be arriving at dealerships. Its exterior features a bold sculpted stance with lower, wider proportions.

Inside, the All-New Envision features an available advanced HeadUp Display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and the advanced standard safety and driver-assistance features in Buick Driver Confidence.

The new Envision will maintain its position between the larger Enclave model and the smaller Encore GX and Encore models.

Notably, Buick’s popular premium Avenir trim will be available on the 2021 Envision for the first time.

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Justin Varney, Observer Coach Trainer in the Army Reserves and Owner of Patriotic Handyman Services

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Tell us about yourself: I’ve been married to my wife, Angela, for 16 years. We have three girls: Kaylin, age 21, Natalynn, age 15, and Brooklyn, age 13. We also have four dogs, a black lab named Roxy, a boxer named Buddy, and two french bulldogs named Morgan and Dakota. Some hobbies I enjoy are traveling with the family, watching sports, and I enjoy anything outside. I’m currently playing recreation flag football, golf, and recreation softball.

How long have you been serving in the military?

What is your job?

I have been serving in the Army for 19 years and still serving in the Army Reserves. My current job as an Observer Coach Trainer involves shadowing units that are deployable to ensure they are ready for deployments and trained up to the Army standard.

Can you tell us about your family’s other businesses?

I’m currently the owner and Operator of Patriotic Handyman Services. We just started this business in July and continue to grow daily. We specialize in many things and can do almost anything that can be thought of. You may reach me at 469-878-1458.

Do you support any local causes or charities you would like to mention? I try to involve myself in anything to do with veterans as I am a veteran myself. I have volunteered my handyman services for recent military spouses who have lost their significant other.

What has been your proudest accomplishment while serving?

My proudest achievement has to be when I was a Drill Instructor.

I was voted among my peers and trainees as the Top overall Drill Sergeant during that class, which was only the second class I have done.

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ON EDUCATION

THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF DALLAS

Reaching Out to the

Local Community

by MARCELA GARCINI, ESD UPPER SCHOOL SPANISH TEACHER

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he first version of ESD’s current Spanish Learning Service Program started over five years ago with a clear initial vision: to put our students’ Spanish language skills to work helping others in our local community. We wanted our students to see how their own academic experiences here at ESD could open doors to new experiences, bridge gaps between different cultures, and serve valuable ends. In 2014, we began working with North Dallas Shared Ministries, located just a few minutes from our campus. The program was working perfectly until the Ebola scare caused us to ask difficult questions. Since North Dallas Shared Ministries houses refugees from several African countries, we grew concerned for our students’ safety and had to find another location.

As an alternative, I had the idea of working with a very specific type of local group: an educational organization in need of Spanish-speaking volunteers. I wanted to create something sustainable and flexible for the students, but at the same time, a fun learning experience outside the classroom.

This is how Foster Elementary entered our radar and our original skills-based community work expanded into work that would also forge lasting, mutually transformative relationships between our students and local children from diverse backgrounds, each with needs, skills, and stories of their own. Fortunately, we soon made regional and local connections. We became a member of United to Learn, whose liaison

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in the school was Debbie Wilson, an ESD parent. According to its website, United to Learn is a North Dallas “coalition of public elementary schools, private institutions and engaged community members who come together to create meaningful learning opportunities for every student to learn and lead.” With this type of layered and coordinated collaboration, the long-term relationship between ESD and Foster Elementary had a very promising start. That first year, 25 ESD students participated in 12 bi-monthy early-morning trips to Foster.

From the very beginning, it became clear that bringing students together in a local educational setting allowed ESD students to contextualize their knowledge and skills.

But the broader, more meaningful goal also emerged from the start: all of the students benefited from their participation as they began to connect with one another. Our students were practicing their emerging Spanish as they helped Foster students learn English. More importantly, all students were developing relationships, learning from and about their neighbors, and gaining confidence in a realworld setting. Based on the trust that developed, more advanced

Spanish V students even began to assist homeroom teachers once per week, working with students who had trouble learning a given subject or with those who had just arrived in the United States with very little familiarity with English. And that’s how the magic began! The foundation of academic skill-building had developed relationships and confidence that forged bonds of trust, opening more opportunities for everyone involved.

OUR SECOND YEAR WAS EVEN MORE SUCCESSFUL.

My Spanish V class was growing in numbers, and every student enjoyed the experience and, most importantly, the connection with the kids in class. Midway through the year, after analyzing the needs of both schools, we were invited to become a major partner with a new initiative named “The Conversational Club.” While Spanish V students continued to assist teachers in their classrooms during their Spanish V class time, Spanish II students began to participate in Conversation Club before school at 7:25 a.m. Before long, roughly 30 ninth and tenthgrade ESD students were meeting with approximately 20 Spanish-speaking fifth-grade students and another five to 10 non-Spanish speaking students from Foster Elementary. Many of these students had no background in English and had come recently from a range of countries – including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, among others – and cultures, including an array of regions with their own dialects. Using a relaxed and informal

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curriculum, Conversational Club brought these 60 diverse students together to enjoy each other’s company in conversation, learning, songs, and games. And just in time, Upper School English teacher Antonia Moranbegan to support the growing program.

And this is when the journey really took off.

Twice a month, we visited Foster Elementary in the mornings establishing, building, and nurturing that special connection between our students and other students who lived just blocks from us. As the firsthand accounts from our students attest, both groups of students had plenty to share and much to teach one another. Both groups benefited from practicing their second language in a stress-free environment with laughter and smiles while developing bonds of trust and care.

Today, these two programs – our academic learning assistants and our conversational club – continue to run successfully at Foster Elementary. Each of our roughly 30 ESD students is partnered with a Foster student for the entire school year. We learned that creating this special bond over a longer period of time was essential, and switching

partners was not helping them to develop that familiarity and special relationship between the students. Although all of the adult chaperones at Foster and ESD play key roles in coordinating and supporting the program, the students are the primary players in and beneficiaries of the process.

Without their authentic enthusiasm and compassion for one another, trust would not have developed, and the program would have died long ago.

Instead, we have now expanded to Mi Escuelita Preschool and Walnut Hill Elementary, which was recently devastated by the tornado and moved to a nearby location.

Worried that we were becoming too large for mornings at Foster Elementary, I met with Courtney Phelps, ESD’s Director of Community Service; Foster Elementary Principal Irma De La Guardia; and Debbie Wilson, our United to Learn liaison, this summer to ensure that we could continue to support a robust schedule throughout the year at Foster while expanding to these two new sites. We established a schedule for both the Conversation Club’s before-school meetings and the Spanish V students’ F period morning class for the entire year, and we ensured that the Spanish V students were partnered with specific teachers for the entire year.

ESD students will prove to be an invaluable “fourth prong” that includes students serving students. We are very excited about the possibilities at Mi Escuelita, and Spanish IV students have already begun to work with students from Pre-K and Spanish I classes.

Our work at Walnut Hill has also been incredibly rewarding, as ESD students were able to assist classroom teachers with their transition to their temporary location. Despite their dislocation, we are confident that we can continue to build a relationship with our neighbors at Walnut Hill Elementary.

We are even thinking of ways to get our Chinese language students involved with their students taking Chinese.

As we move forward, we will continue to assess each of the programs at the three locations to ensure that all of the students’ needs are being met and that we do not overextend ourselves. We also want to be sure that we meet the needs and goals of these schools’ teachers, who assist us every step of the way and provide us with highquality lesson plans for each visit. Given our growing student involvement, we are also very excited that four other ESD teachers are interested in supporting the program as chaperones and bus drivers, and still others are considering ways to develop similar programs in other schools for other subjects.

“We wanted our students to see how their own academic experiences here at ESD could open doors to new experiences, bridge gaps between different cultures, and serve valuable ends.”

Confident that we could meet our primary program and scheduling needs at Foster, we started to lay the foundation at Mi Escuelita and Walnut Hill Elementary. Conveniently located on Northwest Highway, Mi Escuelita is part of the Head Start Program and partners with the local Uplift Charter Schools. According to its local website, Mi Escuelita provides essential services to these children and our community: “Mi Escuelita increases English language vocabulary to ensure that children’s language skills are strong enough to transition to English speaking kindergarten classrooms... using a holistic three-pronged approach” centered on early childhood education, parent involvement, and a parent training component. We hope that in the years to come

What started off as a small opportunity for a select group of ESD students taking advanced Spanish language classes has blossomed into a robust program serving a wider range of Spanish language students in a broader assortment of educational contexts with real-world significance and urgency. As ESD students practice and strengthen their target language skills, their confidence grows. As these same students work in unfamiliar contexts with a range of diverse students, their cultural awareness and competencies develop. And as these students from both contexts become familiar with one another, sharing their backgrounds, aspirations, and fears, their trust and empathy emerge, strengthening the work they continue together.

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ON BEAUTY

The Lip Flip and More

People have become more aware of correctable flaws because of the amount of time spent on videoconferencing on computers and smartphones, and lips are a feature everyone is focusing on!

Full, youthful lips are always in demand. Lip plumping is one of my most popular requests. If you would like to enhance your lips but feel like fillers aren’t your style, you might consider Botox injections, in a quick procedure called a Lip Flip.

The Lip Flip at Skin M.D. and Beyond

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By Fiona Wright, M.D.

With work-from-home schedules and Zoom meetings becoming the norm amid the coronavirus outbreak, I have seen a significant shift in the cosmetic requests from men and women. Zoom has forced many to look at themselves with unfavorable lighting and at awkward angles, highlighting fine lines and wrinkles - often creating a noticeable disconnect between how people view themselves and what they are seeing others look like online, as well as themselves!

Patients have spent a significant amount of time quarantining at home - so much so that a lot of them come in and say that they ‘are tired of looking at themselves.’

Many have also had the chance to do their aesthetic homework during the time spent at home, and are skin savvy due to the wealth of information available on social media and the Internet.

Read on to find out more about the Zoom Boom and the most requested procedures!

As the name implies, the Botox Lip Flip involves the precise placement of just a few units of Botox along the upper lip muscle, near the border, to relax and “flip” the lip to make more of the upper lip visible. This creates a fuller, plumper, but natural-appearing upper lip. It is an excellent alternative to fillers for patients who want a more subtle enhancement than what fillers provide, or for those who want to enhance the shape of their upper lip with minimal effort.

That said, the piece de resistance might actually be adding a smidge of filler for a highly personalized approach - perhaps along your vermillion line (the edge of your lip), or in your cupid’s bow, or for a little additional volume in your upper or lower lip. The nice thing is that both the Botox Lip Flip treatment and traditional lip fillers can be applied at the same time.

Lip Enhancement at Skin M.D. and Beyond

Filler is used to create volume in a lip and enhance or change the shape of your lips to your liking, while Botox just targets muscles that need relaxing.

The Eyes Have It

Our Bright Eyes procedure involves using dermal fillers to reduce the appearance of dark circles, eye bags, and wrinkles by adding much needed volume that other methods can’t provide. When using a blunt medical instrument called a cannula instead of a needle, this procedure provides the precision needed to optimize the natural contouring around the entire eye area and lid. A needle can’t do this.

Eye Rejuvenation at Skin M.D. and Beyond

With all of us wearing masks, this is the new “go-to” area to treat as droopy, scowling eyebrows play a big role in creating an angry look and a tired appearance.

Eyebrows that sag can also be lifted with meticulous placement of Botox.

A Botox Brow Lift is simple, reliable and one of the most requested Botox Cosmetic procedures by our patients! Correcting sagging eyelids and eyebrows can take a full decade off your appearance, and restore the clear bright eyes you had in your youth.

The Liquid Face Lift

When interviewed by NBC Evening News on the influence of the Internet and people wanting to improve their appearance, I commented that, “Instead of people coming for, ‘Oh, I look old,’ they’re actually coming in saying, ‘I don’t look as good in selfies,’ or, ‘When I Facetime my children or grandchildren, I’m really not looking radiant.’”

Inspired by the results of make-up contouring (a technique made popular by celebrity make-up artists), we can achieve the same lifted, refreshed contouring by performing a Liquid Face Lift. This is an in-office procedure, with minimal recovery time and outstanding results! By injecting temporary fillers you can plump up sunken skin. This is excellent for re-contouring sunken temples, lifting jowls, and reducing deep facial creases. It can also lift your cheeks and eyelids to restore natural curves and youthfulness to your face.

Chin Up - It’s a Zoom Thing

Most of us don’t like what we see on screen! Online meetings have people fretting over the appearance they project. The area under the chin is no exception as it shows excess fat and the dreaded double chin!

One of the most common questions I get from patients is how to fix the sagging skin along the jaw line that results in the appearance of a loose double chin or “turkey neck”. The neck is an important area. It can be just as important as the face in revealing one’s age. The neck is particularly prone to premature aging because it is an area of increased sun exposure.

The effects of sun damage, age, and gravity all work to add some excess skin along the chin and jaw line. For years, liposuction or surgery were the only options to eliminate the double chin. However, now you can take the “double” out of your chin without the downtime or surgery!

In one of my interviews with NBC Evening News, on the latest in NonSurgical Neck Contouring, I explained that for those who do not like needles or surgery, ThermiSHAPE is a revolutionary non-surgical chin sculpting procedure. It supplies comfortable radiofrequency heat to the deeper layers of skin. It melts away small pockets of unwanted superficial fat and tightens loose skin, recontouring your jawline back to its youthful days!

Fiona Wright, M.D. is the founder of Skin M.D. and Beyond and TruAge Wellness Center. Over the last 22 years, she has received numerous awards for the care she provides, and has earned a reputation as one of the premier physicians in the DallasFt. Worth area.

Dr. Wright has been featured in several NBC News Health Reports and is recognized for her expertise and honest opinions.

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begin to see visibly noticeable reduction in just the first treatment, and with no downtime!

The Secret-RF is the final step in your Neck Rejuvenation! It can effectively treat aging neck lines and wrinkles along the jowls with the supercharged combination of Micro-needling and Radiofrequency Energy (RF). This revolutionary combination has clinically proven to jump-start collagen production and tighten skin. The gold coated microneedling of the SecretRF system will gently pierce the skin and deliver RF energy underneath the top layer of skin creating effective heating. That gives a true tightening to the skin. The result? Excellent firming, lifting and texture improvement to your profile!

Unsure where to start?

Chin Contouring at Skin M.D. and Beyond

For those who do not suffer with sagging skin, but have larger and deeper pockets of fat, then TruSculpt CONTOUR is your answer! As a specialty handpiece on the body shaping device TruSculpt iD, this stand-alone treatment is an excellent choice to reduce stubborn areas of fat in the chin and jowls. Our patients

We understand that everyone has different concerns, so it is important to consult with a physician that is dedicated to non-surgical enhancements and takes the time to get to know you and your skin, and makes recommendations customized to suit you. Each treatment should be tailored to allow you to take control of your appearance and empower you to look great and feel confident!

Whitney Fox, who I treated in these pictures, was interviewed by NBC News.

She was thrilled with the results from her Liquid Face Lift.

“I have a chin and I have a little bit of cheekbone now! I won’t have to depend on filters or special angles, or threatening my friends not to post pics until I see them first,” said Whitney.

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n October 3, 2020, more than 500 friends of ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship gathered in small groups in private homes around the McKinney, Texas area to celebrate the nonprofit’s 13th Annual Gala at the ‘Gait – this year called “Gala at YOUR ‘Gait.”

Instead of hosting a large-scale Gala event, ManeGait presented sponsors with a choice of four unique party packages to enjoy with friends and family on the evening of the Gala. Packages included a Gala Dinner Party catered by Rick’s Chophouse with wine selections from McKinney Wine Merchant; a Backyard Bar-B-Que Texasstyle feast catered by Tender Smokehouse with TUPPS craft beer; a Star Staycation overnight getaway at the Omni Frisco Hotel at the Star with dinner at Dee Lincoln Prime; and The Suite Life luxury stay at the Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas.

Celebrating apart, yet rooted in support of ManeGait, friends near and far tuned in for a livestream Gala program presented

by Brandon Tomes Subaru and exciting live and silent auctions sponsored by New York Life Insurance Company. All proceeds from the evening support ManeGait’s mission to help children and adults with

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