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LEAGUE THANKFUL FOR MAYOR LANE, CONFIDENT IN NEW MAYOR STEWART

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e are living in uncertain times. community events, activities, and meetings.

However, one thing is certain: He never met a stranger. His passion for our The city of University Park is in city, during his time as mayor, will never be very capable hands, and those hands will see forgotten, and we are indebted to him for his loyal service. us through these uncertain times.

Our new mayor, Tommy Stewart, has lived We, the members of The University Park Community League (UPCL), are pleased in University Park for more than 60 years. to celebrate the induction of our new mayA University Park councilmember from or. Mayor Tommy Stewart is assuming the 2010 to 2016, he chaired the 2018 UP Zonproud legacy of the city of Uniing Ordinance Review Comversity Park’s mayoral position mittee and has served on the from Mayor Olin Lane.

City’s Public Works, Public Safety, and Capital ProjAs a life-long resident of our community, Lane served the last ects Advisory Committees. His six years as our mayor. non-profit involvement includes Before being mayor, Lane leadership roles with the Dallas Zoological Society and the diligently served our community by volunteering on the ApSalesmanship Club of Dallas. praisal Board, the HPISD EduThe UPCL is confident, opOlin Lane cation Foundation, the Capital timistic, and certain about our Review Board, and the Adjustcity’s future because we have ment Board. Starting in 2002, seen the hard work and care he served as a University Park Mayor Lane has invested into councilmember, until assuming our city, and we know Mayor the mayoral position.

Stewart will continue in the tradition of Mayor Lane.

While in office, Mayor Lane focused his efforts on city deWe live in one of the best velopment and investing in the cities in Texas, and we are grateful for leaders, like Mayors Lane city’s infrastructure, ensuring and Stewart, whose passion for future generations’ success and Tommy Stewart University Park has positioned stability. These endeavors included oversight of the McFarlin Bridge our community to grow, prosper, and thrive.

Construction project, updating the Holmes That is for certain.

Aquatic Center, oversight of the Lovers Lane Miracle Mile project, improving the – Executive Board, University Park area’s fiber optics network, participating Community League in the Caruth Park Stormwater Retention UPCL is an organization of University Park Structure project, and purchasing land enabling future city growth. residents dedicated to making our great commuMayor Lane always had a smile, and a nity even better by promoting good city governhandshake, for his constituents, and over ment, high-quality education, and beautiful, the course of his service, attended countless quiet, safe neighborhoods.

Contents News ............................................. 4

Schools ....................................... 30

Crime ........................................... 4

Society ........................................ 32

Community ................................ 12

Obituary ..................................... 39

Real Estate Quarterly ................. 18

Classifieds ....................................39

Sports ......................................... 28

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CRIME REPORTS JUNE 9 - 12 JUNE 9 A thief took a $540 TREK bicycle from the 3400 block of Amherst Street before 5 p.m.

JUNE 12 When is theft like censorship?

When the crook snags a “Black Lives Matter” sign from a yard. Such an incident occurred around 9:07 p.m. in the 3500 block of Crescent Avenue.

A couple of days later, a security camera caught a thief taking another sign from a yard in the 3500 block of Euclid Avenue.

FROM LEFT: The Revs. Richie Butler of St. Paul United Methodist Church and Paul Rasmussen of Highland Park United Methodist Church conduct a June 17 discussion about racism and racial injustice. (COURTESY PHOTO)

PASTORS: U.S. AT CROSSROADS

Time to decide who we want to be as a nation

By Rachel Snyder People Newspapers

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he Rev. Paul Rasmussen of Highland Park United Methodist Church describes his reaction to the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis as “emotional” and “visceral.”

That response, in part, prompted a candid and, at times, uncomfortable conversation about racial injustice with Rev. Richie Butler of St. Paul United Methodist Church in June.

Members of the two congregations have been singing and dining together for nearly two years as part of Project Unity, a St. Paul ministry that pursues opportunities to improve race relations.

“For me, this has been my Emmett Till moment,” Rasmussen told Butler.

After Till, 14, was lynched in 1955 in Mississippi, his mother famously requested an open-casket funeral, according to the Chicago Tribune.

“That was a catalyst, one of the catalysts, for the civil rights movement – that people were exposed in a visceral way to the realities of lynching,” Rasmussen said.

“In the White church, we’re pretty good about anesthetizing ourselves from the pain of racism,” he said. “It doesn’t hurt, we’re anesthetized from it, and we just kind of go on about our business – this was like a needle

that cut through the anesthesia.

“For me, it became more visceral, more emotional than just intellectual,” Rasmussen said. “And I just thought, ‘OK, we’ve got to jump in the fray somehow.’”

When Rasmussen asked what Butler wished his White friends understood, Butler said, “Black people are not looking for revenge. We want to be treated fairly. We want justice.”

Butler added that he believes Black people should engage with White people in conversations about race.

“I know a lot of Black people – we’re tired of talking, and I would say to my Black brothers and sisters, if our White brothers and sisters are ready to talk, we’ve got to tune in, and we’ve got to start talking,” he said. “If we want to move this thing forward, we have to engage with our White brothers and sisters when they’re ready to talk, and I think this is one of those moments where people are ready.”

For me, this has been my Emmett Till moment.

The Rev. Paul Rasmussen Butler added that he believes the country is at a crossroads. “We’re trying to decide who we want to be

as a nation.

“Typically, when there has been protesting in the past, it’s been a sprinkling of our White brothers and sisters – this is more salt than there’s pepper in some instances,” he said.

“There is continued commitment to this protest... people embrace the notion or recognize that Black people have been treated different and that their lives do matter.”

HPUMC urges members to join Project Unity’s Together We Can initiative, which seeks to educate and encourage mindfulness and action regarding racial injustice.

“I will say, from the White community, there seems to be more momentum than I’ve ever seen before,” Rasmussen said. “There is a sense of momentum, and there is a sense of commitment from the White church to wrestle with this issue in ways that I have not seen in my ministry ever.”

ABOUT THESE CHURCHES Highland Park United Methodist Church dates back more than 100 years to the founding of SMU, and St. Paul United Methodist Church, which was built by freed slaves, has been at its location in the Arts District for 145 years. It’s the home of Project Unity.

JUNE 15 A thief scooted away in a Vespa stolen from a driveway in the 4400 block of Amherst Street between 1:30 a.m. June 12 and 9:48 a.m. June 15.

JUNE 18 The key fob may have been left in a Lexus ES350 from the 3200 block of Rankin Avenue. A thief drove off with the car before 9:15 a.m.

JUNE 19 Porch pirates pilfered a package containing a ceramic figurine off a porch in the 4500 block of Livingston Avenue at 2:27 p.m. and several packages from a home in the 2900 block of Rosedale Avenue at 12:11 p.m.

JUNE 22 A jogger found two Glock pistols, one with a 30-round magazine inserted, and a Protec pistol light around 6:32 a.m. in the 5100 block of Eastern Avenue JUNE 24 A ruffian went to a home in the 3400 block of Shenandoah Avenue, assaulted a man, and grabbed three credit or debit cards, $40, and other property around 4:29 a.m.

JUNE 27 A Toyota Prius left unlocked overnight with the Key fob inside in the 3600 block of Shenandoah Avenue was no longer there at 11:20 a.m JUNE 30 A thief grabbed a nylon bag containing $200 from the console of a Lexus SUV that was left unlocked in the 4500 block of Westway Avenue at 4:22 a.m.

JULY 5 A thief drove off in a rental Audi that’d been left unlocked in the 2700 block of Amherst Street with the key fob inside at 9:28 a.m.

JULY 6 What happens when car keys are left in the ashtray? Before 6:30 a.m., a thief drove off in a Mercedes sedan parked overnight on the west side of a home in the 4200 block of Armstrong Parkway.

JULY 7 A colorful criminal threw paint into the Snider Plaza fountain, damaging it overnight before 8 a.m.

JULY 8 A burglar got into a Ford Focus parked in the 4500 block of Rheims Place overnight before 11 a.m., rifled through the glove compartment and center console, and grabbed a spare key fob.

JULY 10 A scoundrel cracked the passenger side front window of a Lexus ES350 parked in the 3200 block of Princeton Avenue overnight before noon with what appeared to be a pellet or BB gun.

JULY 12 Watch out for the tree: A limb fell and hit a Toyota Tundra parked in the 3400 block of Lindenwood Avenue overnight before 11:15 a.m.

SKULDUGGERY of the MONTH: UNPATRIOTIC PEEPING An uninvited guest looked over a fence in the 3500 block of Lindenwood Avenue into a backyard where residents were having a get-together, broke the top panel of the fence at FOR MORE CRIMES? one point, and left the scene peoplenewspapers.com/ category/crime/ around 9:40 p.m. July 4.

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READER SURVEY SAYS… At the height of the pandemic, we partnered with the polling and data company Polco to create a survey that would take our readers’ temperature. It began in May and ended on July 16. While it’s not scientific, the partnership allowed us to verify our 232 survey-takers and maintain the survey’s integrity. Thank you for participating.

We asked how readers felt about

state and local leadership, the reopening of the economy, whether they were wearing masks, and what they saw in their communities as things began to reopen. We also asked them to rank their COVID0-19 concerns.

We will share the full survey and results at peoplenewspapers.com.

Keep an eye out for additional surveys as the pandemic continues, and Election Day nears.

Who had the safest game plan for reopening?

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, 75% Gov. Greg Abbott, 25% Dallas County’s reports on new COVID-19 cases with comments from County Judge Clay Jenkins appear almost daily at peoplenewspapers.com. (PRESS CONFERENCE SCREEN GRAB: BETHANY ERICKSON)

Good Judge? Bad Judge?

Jenkins’ COVID-19 response draws praise, ire

By Rachel Snyder People Newspapers

Clay Jenkins became Texas’ first county judge to implement shelter-in-place orders in March.

Since then, opinions about the Dallas county judge’s COVID-19 decisions have ranged from venerating to lambasting.

Some admirers sport “Listen to Clay Jenkins” or “Jenkins for President” T-shirts.

Other people are critical, even mocking, and accuse him of overreaching.

Gov. Greg Abbott claimed Jenkins wanted to put people in jail for not wearing masks and, in an interview on Fox 4, accused the county judge of wanting to “force poverty” on people.

Jenkins defended his decisions, saying he sought guidance from experts in epidemiology, infectious disease, and public health, before implementing safer at home, which “led to a lot less infections and a lot less deaths.” “ T h e y ’r e t h e professionals who trained their entire adult lives to advise in this moment,” the judge said. By doing what they recommended, “ We got ahead of the virus early.”

“Unfortunately, in late April, the governor stopped us f rom being able to work with local science and business to control the spread and took it over,” Jenkins said. “The virus doesn’t care about anything but finding a host, and when you don’t listen to science, you do it at the peril of public health and the economy.”

By the newspaper’s mid-July press run, COVID-19 cases were on the rise, Abbott had issued a statewide mask mandate, and talk of another shutdown intensified.

“We’re seeing some of our highest numbers that we’ve ever seen in terms of number of new cases, hospitalizations, ICU admissions — all of these numbers are as bad as we’ve seen it,” said Dr. Philip Huang, Dallas County health and human services director.

“This is a different response than I’ve ever been involved in because every other response, the state supports the local leaders and the local leaders make the decisions for their jurisdiction,” said Jenkins, who’s also tussled with Attorney General Ken Paxton over enforcing precautionary measures during the pandemic.

But conflicts for Jenkins, a Democrat, haven’t only come with Republicans.

Dallas County commissioners voted to limit Jenkins’ emergency powers in April.

“I’m getting my butt kicked on decisions you make on the fly,” Commissioner John Wiley Price told Jenkins during a meeting, as reported by the Dallas Morning News. “I get no input at all. I hear about it from other individuals that you made a decision.”

Jenkins said communication and transparency with government officials, media, and the public have proved essential. To that end, he’s in contact with Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax daily and many other officials at least weekly.

“Since this began back in March... there’s been an open line of communication,” University Park City Manager Robbie Corder said.

“It’s just constant communication, everybody working together,” Jenkins said. “I think what we’ve learned is people rarely make good decisions when they feel attacked or yelled at, so as leaders, we try to stay calm and exhibit the sort of grace toward other people that we want them to exhibit towards us.”

This is a different response than I’ve ever been involved in because every other response, the state supports the local leaders, and the local leaders make the decisions for their jurisdiction.

Judge Clay Jenkins

Did we reopen too soon?

Yes, 61% No, 24% Time will tell, 16% What concerns you the most about the pandemic?

Someone I love contracting COVID-19, 23% A second wave shutting everything down again, 22% Contracting COVID-19, 18% Confusing and conflicting messages from state and local officials, 18% Give us your impression (approve, disapprove, undecided/no opinion) on the actions of local and state leaders during the pandemic.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson 43% Approve Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins

71% Approve

Gov. Greg Abbott 30% Approve Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick 22% Approve Attorney General Ken Paxton 21% Approve

Gov. Greg Abbott has warned that if COVID-19 case counts don’t stop trending upward, the state could face another shelter-at-home order. (PRESS CONFERENCE SCREEN GRAB: BETHANY ERICKSON)

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“I’m home from rehab after my stroke. I can take myself to the restroom and get dressed, but I want to do more with my life than just go to the bathroom.”

By authority on independence and rehabilitation, author and occupational therapist, Emilia Bourland, MOT, OTR, ECHM

Have you or a loved one had a stroke? Tell me if this story sounds familiar.

Rose was in her early 70s when she had her stroke. She got good care in the hospital, and she really liked her therapists when she went to rehab. Because of her stroke, Rose was still having trouble using her right arm, but the therapists in rehab had taught her how to get dressed, use the restroom, and get in and out of the shower safely without relying on her weak side.

But when Rose got home, she had a problem she hadn’t thought about in rehab.

After she finished her basic self-care routine, she couldn’t do anything else! She was bored, depressed, and lonely. See, before her stroke, Rose was very active. She loved to golf, go to her grandson’s sporting events, and crochet.

She had an active social life and loved to host dinner parties for friends. Now, she wasn’t even sure how to cut a tomato, let alone swing a golf club!

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I met with Rose at a No-Cost discovery visit in the comfort of her home. She told me her story, shared her goals, and allowed me to do a quick, painless assessment of her current abilities. At the end of the visit, we made a plan to get her back to living the life she deserved, and doing the things she loved.

Our first meeting was only the beginning of a challenging but ultimately successful journey that we took together. And at the end of that journey? Rose didn’t just survive a stroke. She got her life back.

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Dr. Rahl Gives Health Guidelines Win medical marathon with preventive care

By William Taylor People Newspapers

Dr. Riva Rahl, a physician, author, and marathon runner, takes a preventive approach at Cooper Clinic.

“Often, we as a society tend to treat things reactively instead of proactively, and then it is far more difficult to try to manage disease and treat it than to prevent in the first place,” she explained.

Recently added to the Cooper Clinic Platinum team, Rahl provides primary care for the concierge medical practice patients while also continuing preventive medicine work pioneered by her mentor and colleague, Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper.

“Preventive medicine focuses on preventing disease and disability, diagnosing early on, and maintaining good health,” she said.

Some patients fly in from around the nation and world for annual exams.

Dr. Riva Rahl “Many things we recommend in preventive medicine can benefit you in a number of ways (example being: strength training, which helps metabolism, maintains muscle mass, improves balance, lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol, strengthens bones, and helps reduce age-related memory loss),” Rahl said. “People benefit from having a physician focused on wellness and prevention because many people aren’t aware of what types of tests and preventive screenings they should have, and what types of behaviors can really benefit your short- and long-term health.”

Long-distance running success got Rahl inducted into the Rice Athletics Hall of Fame, but her triumphs continued beyond college. She has won several marathons, include the Dallas White Rock Marathon (2000) and the Cowtown Marathon (2000, 2002, and 2008).

Which is harder: writing a book, running a marathon, or graduating from medical school?

They all were like marathons in a way.

But writing the book was probably the most challenging for me because writing isn’t my strength or passion (but getting the word out about physical activity and health is), so writing the book required a lot of attention to detail, and probably most importantly because I did it by myself. Having others around for med school and training for a marathon certainly makes hard work easier.

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While physical activity is probably necessary to avoid weight gain – it probably isn’t sufficient: Moderating calorie intake is very important too.

Dr. Riva Rahl

I see that your book’s title is Physical Activity and Health Guidelines (Human Kinetics, 2010).

What guidelines have you been offering lately for those seeking not to gain COVID-19 pounds during the pandemic?

I try to stick with the guidelines that all Americans should follow: Try to get at least 150 minutes a week of physical activity, more if you can. While physical activity is probably necessary to avoid weight gain – it probably isn’t sufficient: moderating calorie intake is very important too. Finding ways to manage stress other than mindless snacking or stress-eating is important to avoid the COVID “19.”

You’ve served on the Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas Board of Directors. What’s your experience with singing, and what’s your favorite song?

I grew up singing in choir (Piedmont Children’s Choir), joined another one in medical school (San Francisco Choral Society), and sing with my church choir in the summer (Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church). I love so many songs but recently listened to an old recording of Pergolesi’s “Stabat Mater,” which was fantastic.

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Julia Cary creates with paint, charcoal, resin, colored pencil, and pens. (COURTESY PHOTOS)

EX-HP GOLFING STAR TRADES CLUBS FOR PAINT BRUSHES, PENCILS Julia Cary draws plenty of commissions, plans to study in Poland

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

J

ulia Cary’s artwork encompasses a kaleidoscopic array of colors. But she initially figured her athletic pursuits would provide a better chance of seeing green.

“My passion has always been art, but that’s not always financially stable,” Cary said. “My parents were really pushing me to play golf in college since there are more opportunities for scholarships.”

Cary, who graduated f rom Highland Park High School this spring, eventually decided to trade her clubs for brushes after emerging as a go-to artist for commission

work in the Park Cities.

The maturity in Cary’s art defies her teenage years. Her portfolio includes works in charcoal, various paints, resin, colored pencils, and more. She does landscapes and portraiture, as well as more impressionistic projects.

And this fall, she hopes her artistic inclinations will take her halfway around the world, with plans to pursue a degree at the Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow, Poland.

“I love golf, but the more I had to play, the more it felt like a chore,” said Cary, who played four years for the Lady Scots, including two appearances at the Class 5A state tournament. “Art has always relaxed me. I like the

competitiveness of golf, but art is more of a calming hobby.”

Beginning in sixth grade, her teachers selected Cary’s work to be part of the annual Highlander Art Festival. By her freshman year, she started doing commission work and sold drawings to friends and family.

However, her most significant influence is Polish artist Maciej Maga, who has painted portraits of celebrities ranging from Ronald Reagan to Buzz Aldrin to Chuck Norris. Cary met Maga, who is based in Dallas, through her father a couple of years ago.

“He saw my gift and began mentoring me,” Cary said. “He’s extremely successful and made me see that I could do something

like this.”

Maga also encouraged Cary to apply to the Matejko Academy, where Cary hopes to earn a master’s degree in interior architecture eventually. She’s started to learn about the language and culture from Halina Grodd, a neighbor with Polish ancestry.

Cary admits she prefers drawing over painting, although for the past four years, she has donated acrylic works to Flite to Freedom, a charity that uses art “to reach and empower enslaved, unfairly encumbered, or socially excluded people.”

After college, she hopes to become a full-time commission artist. Cary said she works on about 10 commissions at a time. Yet her

work also provides a valuable creative outlet.

Art has always relaxed me. I like the competitiveness of golf, but art is more of a calming hobby.

Julia Cary “It kind of depends on what’s going through my head at the time,” Cary said. “I’m trying to figure out what I’m doing and how to grow.”

High School Students of Color Post ‘An Open Letter To Highland Park’ Since the first Black student enrolled at Highland Park High School in 1964, many students of color have felt unseen and unheard throughout their four years as Scots.

W ith the Black Lives Matter movement, however, the high school’s minority students have made their voices heard SHAYE WATTSON through posting a 24-minute-long video to various social media accounts titled “An Open Letter to Highland Park.”

“It’s very dehumanizing growing up here and feeling like you’re worth less than other people because of something out of our control,” rising senior Emilie Hong said. “To have these discussions and to have people finally feel like they’re not alone has been incredibly healing. It’s given me a lot of closure.”

Two months ago, Hong came up with the idea for a letter addressed to the community and recruited other students to be involved with the process. The result was a collaborative effort, combining multiple opinions and perspectives

Rising seniors Emilie Hong and Bianca Rodriguez and others talk about their experiences as students of color at Highland Park High School in a 24-minute online video. See the video at peoplenewspapers.com. (SCREEN GRAB: SHAYE WATTSON) on what changes students believe need to occur within the community, such as enforcing disciplinary action against racial slurs, the implementation of diversity education, and a different outlook on community service.

The students also provided three pillars of action as a starting point towards racial equality within the Park Cities.

The first pillar is to learn about the history and experiences of people of color not taught in high school.

The second: action. By donating both time and money to organizations working to combat racial injustice and speaking out against racism within the community, changes can come on a local, regional, and, eventually, national scale.

The third and last pillar is to maintain the first two ideals by continuing to seek racial equality through education and action.

“In Highland Park, we’re a small group of people, so others don’t feel like this message is as important,” rising senior Bianca Rodriguez said. “But to us, it’s our whole life. I understand that others don’t understand, but just listen. I think that’s the main problem here. It stops the conversation and doesn’t benefit anyone.”

Since the video posted on July 7, it has received tens of thousands of views and hundreds of comments offering both feedback and support of the student’s message f rom multiple communities across North Texas.

“I’ve seen a lot of people who don’t even go to our school or live in Highland Park reach out and say that this is a really important message,” Hong said. “It has started a lot of conversation. For once, people are actually listening to us and what we have to say and opening their minds to the world around them.”

Shaye Wattson begins her senior year at Highland Park High School in August.

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Dog Days of August They’re here. Actually, they’ve been here since July: the dog days of summer.

The original meaning of that phrase has been largely lost. The dog days refer to LEN BOURLAND late July and August in the northern hemisphere, the hottest days so named for the rising of the “dog” star known as Sirius in Greek and Roman times. They were connected with “heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck,” according to Wikipedia.

Today add to that enraged, shrill people.

Will we survive August? The presidential conventions? Is there anything left to tear down? Can things get any worse? My friend wondered that aloud and then his 4-year-old labradoodle became lethargic, was diagnosed with cancer, and had to be put down. So yes, things can always get worse.

But can they get better? Anytime soon? Where is our hope? How to harness the hot, bright sunshine to our national mood? Civility would help. Kindness. Helpfulness. Laughing with children who seem always to know how to do that. Finding a project, work that has purpose is empowering. Dialing back emotion destresses.

I recently talked with my 96-yearold cousin in Louisiana. She had grown up during the Depression, been a nurse in WW2, lived through everything I’ve lived through, but she avowed she had never seen anything like the present. She felt completely overwhelmed. You don’t have to be 96 to feel that way.

As schools hopefully set to reopen, I am reminded of my days as a schoolteacher. Having an undergraduate and master’s in American history at prestigious universities, I taught at the college level. Before getting a master’s, it was obligatory to take historiography, the academic discipline of studying how history is written.

Original sources were prioritized. I would not want to teach American history today as it is being edited, erased, embellished, and modified to fit political narratives and agendas.

Telling your story, in writing, in photographs, and in conversation while learning about others is essential because, without it, we are amnesiacs.

We need quiet voices too.

The hope in these dog days is the collective memory of all Americans.

It is a rich and varied tableau.

May we all be inoculated with hope as this American story unfolds.

It will be some time before 2020, a watershed year in history as a whole, can be put into perspective. But everyone’s perspective matters.

Reach Len Bourland at lenbourland@gmail.com.

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Neighbors Set Up Brief Memorial in Germany Park

Letters to the Editor

A 24-hour display installed by neighbors on a tennis court’s fence in Germany Park memorialized Black lives lost to violence.

Alicia Rico said Emily Clarke laminated about 175 photos of such people as the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Emmett Till, who was lynched in 1955 in Mississippi at 14. It also included George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Michael Brown Jr., who died during encounters with police.

June 25 and 26, University Park received 70 emails and 17 phone calls in support of the display and nine requests to remove the memorial, said Steve Mace, the city’s communications and marketing director.

Rico said the display was reinstalled at Thanksgiving Square in downtown Dallas.

Try a New Message

It seems people don’t want to wear a mask to, “protect healthcare system, people around them in public, and vulnerable family, etc.” It violates their rights on and on. How about a new PSA, “Wear a mask to protect YOURSELF!” Maybe this would work.

Catherine Cooper Turtle Creek

Not Brave, Nor Patriotic

In response to the recent letter criticizing the officials who called off the Fourth of July Parade over COVID-19 concerns, I would like to say that I support their decision and am grateful for their leadership in making a difficult call. While it is true that life involves a degree of risk, it is neither brave nor patriotic to unnecessarily place the lives of others at risk.

This summer, we can celebrate our freedom by choosing to be patient and to follow the science until the spread of the virus is under control. Let’s not make America sick again.

(PHOTOS: NBARRETT PHOTOGRAPHY)

Rob Tranchin University Park

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Business

FAILURE TO LAUNCH BRINGS CHANCE TO HELP Comings Sticks touts handmade, long-lasting children’s wear and Goings COMING

Fajita Pete’s

4441 Lovers Lane The Tex-Mex eatery, the first of five planned for Dallas, comes to the Park Cities this fall with a focus on delivery. Location owner Hugh Guill said the restaurant has in-house delivery drivers as well as catering, curbside pickup, and to-go options as well as tables for dine-in.

NOW OPEN

Audemars Piguet

Amanda Daum’s (TOP RIGHT) journeys have taken her from Preston Hollow to the Park Cities with stops in New York City, China, Laos, India, Thailand, Uganda, and Guatemala in between. (COURTESY PHOTOS)

By William Taylor People Newspapers

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2008 Parish Episcopal School graduate, wanting more from fashion than she found in New York City, packed her bags and headed to the airport – again, and again.

The search for handmade, natural-fiber fabrics took Amanda Daum to China, Laos, India, Thailand, Uganda, and Guatemala.

By the time she returned to Dallas this February, she had generated momentum for the first fashion line release from her new children’s clothing brand, Sticks.

“A year prior, we were funded by Chip and Joanna Gains, and then our collection won the ‘brand to watch’ award in NY,” she said. “We were in a great position to launch.”

Though COVID-19 proved a momentum killer, the pandemic didn’t stifle Daum’s creativity.

“When I realized what was happening in the world, my first thought was ‘how can Sticks help right now?”

W ith her handwoven fabrics completed, but clothing production unable to move forward for the launch, she pivoted to masks in hopes of taking the scary out of them for children.

Daum cited an April 13, New York Times article: “But for some children, even the humblest of masks can be scary — scary in themselves, and scary as reminders of the

threat of infection, and the generally frightening times through which we are living.”

Working with indigenous artisans in Latin America, Sticks is turning the colorful, cheerful fabrics that would have gone into its spring line into masks for children and adults with matching bandanas for pets.

Find them at madebysticks.com. Daum has pledged 100% of the profits to feed families in developing countries, where the pandemic spreads poverty and hunger.

“We’re trying to be nimble and

We’re trying to be nimble and to make a difference with the resources we have on hand.

Amanda Daum

to make a difference with the resources we have on hand,” she said.

Daum grew up in Preston Hollow and lives in the Park Cities now.

Before returning to the area, she spent four years in Guatemala.

“So, being a 30-year-old woman, (newly returned) to Dallas during a quarantine, I had to find creative ways to build my community,” she said. “And at Sticks, we are doing the same – finding new ways to connect with people.”

Daum’s using social media such as Instagram and TikTok and plans in December to launch a collection of garments made to last and wear year-round.

“December will be a huge accomplishment,” she said. “We’ve expanded our line to include knits in Peru, a baby collection, and we have big dreams for our future.”

Student Entrepreneurs Help Downtown Businesses HPHS club raises $8,500-plus to help stores hurt by looting

By Rachel Snyder People Newspapers

Highland Park High School’s Young Entrepreneur’s Club president Jason Tananbaum owns sneaker resale business Kicks350, so when downtown stores were damaged during unrest in June, club members decided to help.

“From (Kicks350), I’ve met a lot of people in the community,” Tananbaum said. “That’s kind of how I met some of the owners of these stores that were looted.”

The idea to support the businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic and unrest emerged during a meeting with fellow club officers, Crawford Mulligan and Dawson McDonagh.

“We decided that making a fundraiser to financially benefit small businesses that were impacted by all

the looting would be something that we could manageably do,” Tananbaum said.

The club ended up raising $8,724 via a GoFundMe page, beating its $8,500 goal. Businesses helped included clothing/shoe stores Guns and Roses Boutique, Sneaker Politics, and Nollege, according to the page.

The club started about two years ago for students interested in business.

“This is the biggest service thing we’ve done,” Tananbaum added.

McDonagh, secretary of the club, said he also got into the business through Tananbaum.

“We were all horrified by the death of George Floyd,” McDonagh said, adding they then saw the looting and its heavy impact on someone they knew.

“We realized that we had the

platform to gather money to help the businesses recuperate all the assets that they lost and any wages that they could no longer pay their workers,” he said.

Mulligan, vice president of the club, said he’s been pleased by the support the fundraising effort received.

“We were really just amazed by how much it took off,” Mulligan said.

“It was really awesome. We’re glad to be able to help people out.”

Samuel Standridge, the faculty sponsor for the club, praised the students’ efforts and civic understanding in the present moment.

“Even before COVID-19 and before opportunists ruined the Dallas peaceful protests, small business owners were and are in many ways being squeezed in a variety of ways, and they’re only being compounded now,” Standridge said.

FROM LEFT: Young Entrepreneur’s Club president Jason Tananbaum, Princess Pope of Guns N Roses Boutique, and club vice president Crawford Mulligan. NOT PICTURED: Club secretary Dawson McDonagh.

(COURTESY PHOTOS)

WA N T T O H E L P ?

Visit gofundme.com and search for “HP Young Entrepreneurs Club for small businesses.”

Highland Park Village The Swiss watchmaker brand’s first standalone location in Texas, a 1,000-square-foot boutique, offers men’s and women’s timepieces.

AUDEMARS PIGUET

Cerulean Gallery

6609 Hillcrest Avenue Caroline Crockett Kneese opened the art gallery in 2006 but closed it after moving to Amarillo in 2009, where she reopened in 2015. The gallery returned to its original Snider Plaza location this spring.

Trova Wine + Market

4004 Villanova Street Owner Michelle Bonds said the wine shop, eatery, and market, which opened in the Plaza at Preston Center in July, features 150-200 bottles and a food menu of “snacketizers” such as gourmet cheeses and charcuterie plus sandwiches.

TROVA WINE + MARKET TRACY NANTHAVONSGA | CRITICAL LAUNCH

GOING Wisteria

5370 W. Lovers Lane The Inwood Village furniture and home goods store is closing after 19 years, as are the brand’s Farmers Branch and Houston locations and e-commerce business.

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Don’t Invite Mandy Austin to the Karaoke Stage

But newly promoted market president aims to keep Bank of Texas ‘right on track’

to learning accounting and how to read financial statements, then banking just might be the career for you. I would also tell them that the success of your long game is built by the consistency of your short game.

By William Taylor People Newspapers

As the economy hobbles along amidst the pandemic and civil unrest, Bank of Texas has turned to SMU graduate Mandy Austin to lead as Dallas market president.

“Every time we turn around right now, it seems that there is a new and unprecedented challenge that we are facing as a country,” she said. “I would say that the most important thing to do in a situation like this is to focus on what each of us can control and to not overlook the good that still exists.”

Austin, who earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from the Cox School of Business, joined the bank’s management training program in 2006 and rapidly rose through the ranks of the Corporate Banking group.

“Mandy is a natural leader with impressive banking skills and experience,” Bank of Texas CEO Norm Bagwell said.

From the bank’s Sherry Lane office near Preston Center, Austin remains optimistic as she leads operational and business development plus all business lines for parent company, BOK Financial.

“We can acknowledge that the road ahead may be hard, and then

Dallas market president Mandy Austin works out of Bank of Texas’ Sherry Lane office. (COURTESY PHOTO, WILLIAM TAYLOR)

I would say that the most important thing to do in a situation like this is to focus on what each of us can control and to not overlook the good that still exists.

Mandy Austin

What about banking made it the right career for you?

I have always been a service-minded person, and I enjoy helping others. When I interviewed for jobs during my senior year at SMU, I knew that I wanted a career where I could combine my passion for people with my technical background in accounting and finance. Commercial banking fit that bill perfectly. I have learned over the

What’s a fun fact that many people may not know about you?

I love country music. I can sing pretty much any country song played on country radio in its entirety. My favorite “stage” is singing in the car with my two boys (Eric, 5, and Charlie, 3). Aaron Watson’s “Freight Train” is one of our favorites right now. And yes, the car is the only stage that I should be allowed to sing on.

we can use the same problem-solving skills that we used to build our careers, businesses, and economy before COVID-19, to help us move forward and move beyond the challenges that we now face in the midst of COVID-19,” she said. “As the saying goes, ‘this too shall pass’ and when we get to the other side, which we will, we will be much better equipped to handle anything like this in the future.”

years that you can best serve your clients and their businesses by developing strong relationships first.

What do you advise young adults who may consider a career in banking?

If you like people, building new relationships — which will mean talking to people you don’t already know, solving problems, and are willing to commit

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Real Estate Quarterly ‘SHE WOULD BE THRILLED’

Ebby Halliday’s company celebrates 75 years in real estate I do not think she would be phased at all with selling property during this pandemic. After all, she was a mere 7-year-old living on a farm during the Spanish Flu pandemic in 1918. A few years after that, her family destitute, she as a 12-year-old, sold Cloverine Salve via her pony, Old Deck, to the various neighboring farmers. She was a positive and resilient woman, one that would encourage us all to move forward while staying safe.

Kay Weeks

TOP, FROM LEFT: Ebby Halliday; Halliday’s offices move into modern quarters in Preston Center in 1965. BOTTOM: Halliday addresses Pennsylvania Realtors in 1962; and Halliday in her office in 1958. (COURTESY PHOTOS)

By Bethany Erickson People Newspapers

Before Ebby Halliday was Ebby Halliday, she was Vera Lucille Koch.

And Vera Lucille Koch was, it seemed, a born salesperson. She sold Cloverine Salve from farm to farm in her hometown of Leslie, Arkansas. She then talked herself into a job at J.B. Case Department Store in Abilene, Kansas, to pay her room and board while she completed her last two years of school.

She learned there, and then in 1945, she adopted the name Ebby and opened up her hat shop.

And if you ever knew Ebby, you realize she sold hats as well as she sold houses – which is to say, exceptionally well.

In fact, it was her expertise in convincing Dallas women to purchase her chapeaux that landed her in a new career entirely when a regular customer – Virginia Murchison – came to Halliday with a proposition.

“My husband seems to think if you can sell hats, you can sell houses,” Murchison said

after her oilman husband, Clint, asked her to talk to her “friend who sells the crazy hats.”

Clint Murchison had built some reasonably-priced houses listed for $7,000 for a two-bedroom and $9,000 for a three-bedroom (or about $100,000 and $125,000 today), just off of Walnut Hill Lane and Marsh Lane. Made of insulated concrete panels, they weren’t fancy – and Murchison was having trouble finding buyers.

Ebby took a gander and then told Murchison something that would set her off on a brand new career.

“Buyers have no idea what they want until they see it,” she said. “We have to give them a picture.”

And with that, Halliday not only embarked on a real estate career, but she also became the first real estate agent to stage homes, adding drapery, carpet, furniture, and even landscaping to Murchison’s homes.

She sold all 50 in less than a year.

Although Halliday passed away in 2015, the company she founded is still going strong and is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.

THE LEG ACY Ebby Halliday Companies in North Texas includes 2,000-plus agents and staff across three real estate brands and affiliated mortgage, insurance, and title companies.

HomeServices of America acquired the company in 2018. Visit peoplenewspapers.com to read more about Halliday’s career, the company’s history, and reflections from longtime employees and friends.

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Ebby would offer agents the following advice: In the downtimes, you have to work twice as hard. She’d tell them that her best years were the down years because she doubled her efforts and worked harder.

Mary Poss Ebby worked tirelessly; we all wondered if we could have the same stamina she had.

She just kept going and never seemed to get tired. And, you can’t forget the cheers she received when she pulled out her ukulele and sang, ‘Happy Days Are Here Again.’ She always lit up a room with her charm.

Sylvia Sotelo Kidd

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Overlooking Preston Trails 5403 Preston Fairways Circle Offered for $1,150,000 5 Bed / 4,687 Sq.Ft. / 0.5 Acre Susan Bradley 214.674.5518 susan.bradley@alliebeth.com

Enchanting Elegance 4424 Manning Lane Offered for $2,895,000 4 Bed / 3.2 Bath / 6,530 Sq.Ft. Susan Baldwin 214.763.1591 susan.baldwin@alliebeth.com

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Summer Splender 11020 Tibbs Street Offered for $2,445,000 5 Bed / 5.2 Bath / 6,416 Sq.Ft. Clarke Landry 214.316.7416 clarke.landry@alliebeth.com

Price Adjustment 4403 Bluffview Boulevard Offered for $2,599,000 5 Bed / 5.3 Bath / 6,207 Sq.Ft. Marc Ching 214.728.4069 marc.ching@alliebeth.com

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Wonderful Walkability 3921 Caruth Boulevard Offered for $3,225,000 5 Bed / 5.1 Bath / 6,923 Sq.Ft. Alex Perry 214.926.0158 alex.perry@alliebeth.com

Unrivaled Beauty 3117 Caruth Boulevard Offered for $3,695,000 5 Bed / 7.2 Bath / 6,790 Sq.Ft. Doris Jacobs 214.537.3399 doris.jacobs@alliebeth.com

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“We are thrilled to have Bev back home. She is an exceptional agent and person. Her market knowledge, attention to detail and relationship driven work ethic matches our culture.”

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6808 Willow Lane Offered for $799,000 4 Bed / 3.1 Bath / 3,312 Sq.Ft.

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Want to Help NYC Youths, Dallas Families Facing Homelessness?

Visit Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas this September in Preston Hollow

This September, the interior design industry turns its attention on Preston Hollow and in the process will raise money to help Dallas families struggling with homelessness and New York City youths pursue better futures.

The Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas picked an 11,476-square-foot, two-story, five-bedroom, 5.3-bath mansion in the Historic Woodland Estates neighborhood for its inaugural location.

With a pitched slate roof and ivy colored, stone and limestone exterior walls, the estate, built in 2003, transports guests to Provence, France with its charm.

It boast 20-foot-plus tall ceilings, lushly landscaped grounds, a dramatic winding staircase, and ideal location near the Dallas North Tollway.

“We’re eager to unveil what our top-notch group of designers have in store for the extraordinary space this September,” said James Druckman, board president of the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club of New York.

For nearly half a century the internationally recognized Kips Bay Decorator Show House has brought together top designers, raised more than $25 million

to support the club’s educational and developmental programs, and sparked trends throughout the world, according to a press release.

The event, begun in 1973, attracts celebrated designers annually to transform a luxury Manhattan home into an elegant exhibition of fine furnishings, art, and technology.

The program expanded in 2017 to include the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach, and the club this year chose Dallas as its newest outpost, due to the bustling and growing design community in Texas.

The North Texas event also will benefit Dwell with Dignity, a Dallas nonprofit dedicated to creating soothing, inspiring homes for families struggling with homelessness and poverty.

Dallas event chairs include Steele Marcoux, Christopher Peacock, and Jan Showers, plus vice chairs Jean Lui and Chad Dorsey.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers will take precautions to protect designers and guests. Those include health screenings for all staff as well as increased cleaning and sanitation throughout the House.

In addition, the Show House will support social distancing by limiting the number of attendees,

I F YO U G O What: Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25-Oct. 25.

Where: 5828 Woodland Drive The Kips Bay Decorator Show House program started in Manhattan, expanded to Palm Beach, and now comes to Dallas. (COURTESY PHOTOS) selling tickets for specific times and dates, and requiring guests and employees to wear masks, said Dan Quintero, the club’s executive director.

Tickets: $40.

Visit kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org.

“With the hardships so many have faced in 2020,” he said, “we’re more motivated than ever to host the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, to continue raising

critical funding for our kids and community, as well as provide an unforgettable opportunity for the Dallas area.”

– Staff report

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When House Hunting Is Also School Shopping, Get Personal

By Bethany Erickson

– just be prepared to have your temperature taken and wear a mask).

You can also look for the school’s PTA website, and email the president for the low-down on the school. Look for PTA and neighborhood groups on Facebook, too.

People Newspapers

I’ve been writing about real estate for years – and I’ve been writing about schools even longer than that.

I routinely get the same question: How do you find the right school in a good neighborhood in Dallas?

That question has become even trickier in the age of COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean the basic tenets don’t still apply: Do your research, ask other parents, and get out and get moving.

How do you research? For me, it starts at txschools.org – the state’s accountability site. If you’re looking for across the board comparisons, it’s a good starting point. Other options can deviate wildly from reality, often because part of the algorithm used to determine the score is dependent on reviews. And, as anyone with a public-facing business can tell you, the people most likely to leave a review are the mad ones.

There’s also the matter of the age of some of those reviews. A bad review can hang around for years, and in the meantime, the school could have a new principal, a new playground, or even a whole new wing.

Take, for instance, Hillcrest High School, which has a 4/10 ranking on

Do your research, ask other parents, and get out and get moving.

No matter where you buy a house in the Park Cities, your children will attend schools that are either newly built or have undergone extensive improvements in recent years. (PHOTO: RACHEL SNYDER) GreatSchools, and a high C on TXSchools. gov. If you look at where GreatSchools has sourced its data for its scoring, you’ll find that it was from 2016. State accountability data is sourced more recently and allows you to drill down and see where the struggles and triumphs are.

But data isn’t the only thing that makes a

school. In normal times, this is where I’d tell you to make sure you arrange to tour schools in your dream neighborhoods and drop in on PTA meetings. But, of course, that likely won’t happen anytime soon (although most schools will be opening eventually for at least some on-campus instruction, so it never hurts to call and ask if you can have a tour

MARKET NUMBERS: PARK CITIE S Month

Closed Median sales price

And of course, if you’re in Dallas, many schools have open enrollment. Just because the school in your neighborhood may not be what you’re looking for, doesn’t mean you need to discount the house. Look at the schools on the drive to work, and don’t be afraid to widen your parameters.

If you have your heart set on a house within walking distance to school, but you’re not finding what you want near Preston Hollow Elementary, for instance, maybe look at Pershing Elementary or the National Blue Ribbon Walnut Hill Elementary.

Of course, in Highland Park, which is not open enrollment, finding a home zoned for a specific school may prove a little more difficult – but again, having a second or even third choice school in your back pocket is helpful.

MARKET NUMBERS: PRE STON HOLLOW

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

Month

Closed Median sales price

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

March 2019

62

$1,357,620

$392

96%

418

60

7.2

March 2019

63

$821,250

$297

96%

393

56

7.2

June 2019

97

$1,492,500

$387

95%

435

71

7.4

June 2019

70

$997,000

$273

96%

446

65

8.2

Sept. 2019

58

$1,007,500

$360

93%

394

89

6.9

Sept. 2019

55

$932,500

$278

95%

435

80

8.1

Dec. 2019

70

$1,389,500

$417

94.9%

222

87

3.7

Dec. 2019

77

$1,080,000

$268

94%

254

96

4.5

March 2020

62

$1,276,000

$376

96%

245

61

3.8

Dec. 2019

77

$1,080,000

$268

94%

254

96

4.5

June 2020

76

$1,244,500

$411

96%

298

54

5.3

June 2020

75

$1,144,500

$316

94%

338

116

6.2

Source: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems Inc.

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Trey Rome Tackles Tax Questions of These Times

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About eight years ago, Trey Rome left a vice president position at Amegy Bank and started Home Tax Solutions at his kitchen table.

Today, the Preston Hollow resident and SMU graduate oversees five offices throughout Texas.

“We are a company founded on the philosophy of caring about all the people with whom we work, a value I learned from one of my professors while at SMU,” he said.

Robert Puelz taught, “The most important thing about a business is its people,” Rome said.

The property tax loan originator Rome leads as CEO has drawn recognition from business Trey Rome publications and his alma mater for its growth.

Last year, Cox School’s Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship honored HTS as one of the top 100 Dallas privately-held entrepreneurial companies.

This year, with a pandemic arriving between the appraising of properties and the setting of tax rates, could prove as confusing as any.

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Why are property taxes going up in this pandemic?

The market value was set as of Jan. 1 and available in May for each property owner. However, in Jan. 1 of this year, which was pre-COVID-19, property values were still increasing.

The second way your property tax bill is calculated is through setting tax rates for each taxing jurisdiction.

Now that the economy is struggling, your city and county, along with the local police, fire, hospitals, and schools are short on funds from other tax (sales) revenues from the state.

The shortfall needs to be made up by, you guessed it, property taxes.

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Can you explain what the Disaster Declaration by Gov. Abbott means to homeowners?

The law was intended for physical disaster from storm damage, not the economic disaster we are currently living. The Texas Municipal League is telling its city members that because Gov. Abbott issued an emergency disaster declaration, these governments could increase their budgets to just under 8% instead of 3.5% to avoid elections. That means your taxes would go up.

Is there any general advice you can give homeowners regarding paying property taxes?

1. The first golden rule: make sure that you have your homestead exemption applied for your place of residence. This drastically reduces your tax bill.

2. If you bought your house in the last two years and CAD values are higher than your actual contract price, bring your contract to the appraisal district, and they will almost always honor the price on your contract.

3. Dallas has notoriously been tough budging on land values. If your improvement values have increased (without any new substantial remodeling or improving), you have a great case to lower your values.

4. If you are like most people and don’t have the time to protest your taxes yourself, engage a reputable property tax protest company, and they will automatically protest your taxes each year. Most are contingent-based and only take a percentage of the savings you save on your property tax bill.

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Sports

THIS HIGHLAND PARK MIDDLE SCHOOLER IS THE REEL DEAL With other sports shuttered, Dylan Sorrells touts fishing, hopes to hook national title

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

H

e’s barely a teenager, but Dylan Sorrells already has enough fish tales to last a lifetime.

The Highland Park youngster gained national notoriety three years ago when he reeled in a 54-pound blue catfish at Lake Tawakoni, setting a record for his age group.

This summer, he will compete against some of the best junior anglers in the country at the TBF Junior World Championship in Ohio. The competition runs July 29-31 at Mosquito Creek Lake, about 60 miles east of Cleveland.

Dylan will compete alongside his neighbor, Will Mabus, after the pair won the TBF 15-and-under state title in June at Lake Whitney.

“He came out of the womb wired to fish,” said his father and frequent boat captain, Chris Sorrells. “He grabbed a rod at 3, and

has never put it down. We’ve fished all over the world.”

As a preschooler, Dylan was catching bluegills in a Virginia pond. Now he spends much of his free time at Cedar Creek Lake, where the family has a boat and a lake house.

He came out of the womb wired to fish.

Chris Sorrells “We started learning about these big lakes and how to fish them,” said Dylan, who will be an eighth-grader at Highland Park Middle School this fall. “I just started getting better and better, and more into it.”

After moving to Texas in 2014, Dylan fished at Lake Fork for the first time — when he was 8 — and caught a hefty 9.8-pound bass within an hour. Dylan started

FROM LEFT: Will Mabus and Dylan Sorrells combined to win the Texas TBF youth state championship on June 26 at Lake Whitney, with a total catch of 18.86 pounds. (COURTESY PHOTO) fishing in tournaments and won his first trophy shortly thereafter.

“It’s a lot of learning and practice, and experience on the water,” he said. “People have shown me different tips and tricks and techniques.”

This spring, Dylan and Mabus competed in the Ultimate High School Fishing circuit in East Texas. They finished sixth in the

season standings, including one win, despite being the youngest in the field.

The state championship qualified them for the national tournament, where no Texas tandem has ever earned a title in the event’s 14-year history.

“We knew where the fish were, and we knew how to catch them,” said Dylan, who one day hopes to

eventually turn professional. “We started off a little slow, but then it picked up and we caught them throughout the day.”

He said fishing has gained popularity among his Park Cities classmates, especially with team sports mostly shut down this spring by the COVID-19 pandemic: “They think it’s pretty cool.”

Documentary To Tell Story of Sports Radio Legend Mike Rhyner

Park Cities’ Crystal Vasquez expects to finish editing ‘Old Grey Wolf ’ this summer

By Todd Jorgenson

Dallas, such as Dale Hansen and Randy Galloway, along with some Ticket colleagues.

Vasquez also talked with Ren Rundel, who first hired Rhyner at KZEW-FM in the late 1970s.

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When the regular traffic reporter at The Ticket went on maternity leave in 2016, Crystal Vasquez was tabbed to fill in for a few months during the afternoon drive-time show, “The Hardline”.

She still remembers vividly the first day she walked into the studio and sat across from Mike Rhyner, the patriarch of Dallas sports talk radio.

He had amassed legions of devoted listeners during almost a quarter-century and was known for his somewhat testy on-air persona.

“The first time I met him, he was staring at me. There was kind of a stone-cold personality he portrayed. He was quite intimidating, so I observed him from afar,” Vasquez said. “But I felt there was a lot that hadn’t been told. There was something more that he wasn’t sharing.”

That thought remained with Vasquez until last summer when she summoned the courage to email him about a documentary on his life and career.

To her surprise, Rhyner was receptive to the idea. So in March, she started filming The

The first time I met him, he was staring at me. There was kind of a stone-cold personality he portrayed.

Crystal Vasquez Mike Rhyner and Crystal Vasquez are working together again, this time on a film about his life. (COURTESY PHOTO) Old Grey Wolf, a title derived from Rhyner’s nickname from his “P1” followers.

After all, Rhyner had more free time on his hands since his abrupt retirement in January. It became easier to arrange extended interviews discussing his extensive radio career, his leap of faith in co-founding The Ticket, his affinity for music, and his legacy.

“Mike was a little skeptical at first until he saw the pieces of it coming together,” Vasquez

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Rhyner also opened up about Dallas history, such as living through the JFK assassination and school desegregation — Rhyner graduated from Kimball High School and didn’t have a single Black classmate — and how he was enamored by the rise of FM radio.

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“It’s not a documentary on the Ticket,” Vasquez said. “That’s his identity to a certain extent, but it’s a story about Mike’s life.”

Vasquez, who lives in the Park Cities, attended the University of North Texas and worked as a sports reporter for Fox 4 News, among other gigs. She expects to finish editing the hourlong documentary later this summer.

“I’ve always wanted to make a documentary. TV news limits what you can do. It’s hard to tell a story in 60 seconds,” she said. “It’s been fulfilling and challenging.”

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Schools

HPISD HEADS BACK TO SCHOOL WITH VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION Boone prepares to open during unprecedented circumstances

By Rachel Snyder People Newspapers

Dr. Philip Huang, Dallas County health and human services director, says the situation for schools will remain fluid as COVID-19 cases rise or fall. Classes resume Aug. 20 in Highland Park ISD, but instruction will be online only, until at least Sept. 8, officials announced in July. (PRESS CONFERENCE SCREENSHOT: RACHEL SNYDER)

State guidelines, county order leave on-campus start timeline uncertain

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ighland Park ISD has been preparing this summer for the possibilities of returning to class with virtual learning, in-classroom instruction, or a hybrid of both.

On July 16, what the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year would look like became clearer, though much uncertainty remains.

Dallas County Health and Human Services banned on-campus, face-to-face instruction at public and private schools until after Sept.

7. School-sponsored activities, including sports, can’t continue until on-campus learning does.

“We were looking forward to greeting our students at our schools on Aug. 20,” Highland Park ISD board president Jim Hitzelberger said. “I’m sure that our students, parents, and HPISD staff are disappointed, but we will comply with all safety requirements imposed by local and state authority.”

The Texas Education Agency announced July 17 that school systems could limit on-campus instruction for the first four weeks. After that, a school system can limit on-campus instruction an additional four weeks, if needed, with a board-approved waiver request to TEA. School systems in Dallas County

also must develop a plan for resuming on-campus instruction and extracurricular activities, submit it to the local health authority, and make it available to parents and the public at least two weeks before re-opening for on-campus instruction.

I’m sure that our students, parents, and HPISD staff are disappointed, but we will comply with all safety requirements imposed by local and state authority.

Jim Hitzelberger

“(Superintendent) Dr. (Tom) Trigg and his staff have been working around the clock this summer and will be prepared for remote learning and for when our students return to our facilities,” Hitzelberger said.

Trigg said the district has prepared to offer more robust remote instruction than was possible in this spring.

“This remote instruction will include full-day schedules with daily synchronous interactions with

teachers,” Trigg said. “We recognize and respect that our parents, staff, and students want nothing more than for school to return as normal. Unfortunately, we are living in a time that requires us all to be flexible in order to keep our community healthy and safe.”

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins and Dr. Philip Huang, Dallas County health and human services director, said the decision to prohibit on-campus instruction came after consultation with educators in the county.

“It is a decision that wasn’t an easy one, but one that I and a vast majority of people we have spoken to today ( July 16) agree with,” Jenkins said in a press conference.

The county also created a committee to help look at data and other issues surrounding returning to school, including, Jenkins said, “an eminent child psychologist.”

“We recognize that this is more than keeping teachers and students physically safe,” he said. “COVID is taking an emotional and psychological toll on your kids. There’s a challenge with nutrition, safety; there are special populations with special needs, and other populations that must be thought about, and I pledge to you that we will spend hours a day working to make sure all those populations have the best outcome that they can have.”

Even before the pandemic prompted school districts to pivot to virtual instruction, Highland Park ISD was preparing to make history by opening its fifth elementary school.

Michael M. Boone Elementary School opens in August, the district’s first new elementary since 1949, and like all of the other schools in HPISD, will do so with distance learning only, at least through Sept. 7.

“That’s what makes Boone amazing and special is that all of our teachers came here knowing that there was an extra challenge involved in opening a new school, and they’re ready for it, and they’re geared up for it,” principal Amanda Reyes said. “It’s added a level to the whole process that I never anticipated or could have dreamed of, and they’re the same way, but they’re up for it, and they’ll do it. That’s what gives me confidence and hope.”

Reyes interviewed applicants via Google Meet and conducted frequent online meetings while practicing an open-door policy “to make sure everybody’s connected,” she said. “We’re building our mission and our vision, our philosophy as a staff, even though it’s virtual.”

The open-door policy extends to parents, too.

“I’ve received emails – kind, wel-

coming, excited emails from parents, and also, just like any other year as a principal, you get concerns from parents,” Reyes said. “I think our families realize the crisis emergency mode we’re in right now. I think everybody’s respectful of that and realistic of that.”

In May, trustees approved a guaranteed maximum price of $123,996 from Balfour Beatty Construction for interior modifications at the campus, which served as temporary instruction space for other schools during their rebuilds. The work includes new signage, gym floor logo, gym wall pads with new Boone colors, new wall paint colors, added tack boards, and handrails in the main stairs. The construction fees for these services come from the 2016 bond program.

Updates on Facebook draw feedback from those excited to see the school “come to life” with such details as the name on the front of the building and the Bulldog mural painted inside,” she said. “There are several other personalization things that are going on within the building throughout the summer until school starts to make it truly Boone.”

The Boone PTO also has proven instrumental in preparing to open, she said. “They have not only provided the financial support that is necessary for so many of our resources, but also the constant encouragement and teamwork that are necessary to ensure our success.”

NEW SCHOOL FAST FACTS MASCOT: Bulldog COLORS: ‘Carolina’ blue and gold NAMESAKE: Alumnus and Haynes and Boone co-founder Michael M. Boone PRINCIPAL: Amanda Reyes PTO PRESIDENT: Blythe Koch PTO PRESIDENT-ELECT: Andrea King

Principal Amanda Reyes says families understand and respect the challenges the school is facing. (COURTESY PHOTOS)

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Student Achievements: Six to Celebrate

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1. Preservation Scholarship Olivia Briggs, a 2020 Highland Park High School graduate, has received a $1,500 scholarship through the HP Education Foundation Tartan Fund/Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society Endowment. The daughter of Laura and Travis Briggs has interned three summers at Emily Summers Design Associates.

She plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture to study Interior Design.

2. Face Shield Maker Highland Park High School student Key Coker Jr., using a 3D printer at the campus’s Moody Advanced Professional Studies (MAPS) Center, has made and delivered face shields to Dallas Services for use by staff at the nonprofit’s Center for Vision Health and teachers of its Dallas Day School. For a

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May delivery, Coker provided 53 shields. “I am excited to be able to serve my community by making a real-world difference from some of the skills I’ve acquired through the MAPS classes,” he said.

3. Learning Hindi Online COVID-19 cancelled Liam Conner’s seven-week summer trip to Pune, India but not his intensive study of Hindi. The rising Highland Park High School senior instead participated in a five weeks of online language and cultural learning connecting virtually with residents of places where Hindi is spoken. The U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs awarded 2020-21 National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) scholarships to about 500 students to study Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Persian, Russian, or Turkish.

4. Troop 80 Scouts with Masks Scout William Trotman and Scoutmaster Doug Trotman presented masks made by Troop 80 members and their families to a Dallas VA Medical Center team member. The troop, sponsored by Highland Park Presbyterian Church and supported by St. Michael and All Angels Church, made about 100 masks for the staffs at University of Texas Southwestern and Dallas VA medical centers.

5. Champions Not Forgotten Temporarily missed in the wave of cancelled school events this spring: more history-making by the Highland Park High School Academic Decathlon. While COVID-19 blocked an earned trip to Anchorage, Alaska for the National Meet, it didn’t stop the Scots from claiming a fourth state title in five years. In the process, the squad achieved another team first: All

nine members placed in the Top 5 in their divisions. FROM LEFT: Principal Walter Kelly, coach David Alvarado, Daniel Carrillo, Pike Dzurny, Jean Ye, Marcus Christian, McKenna Jordan, Alvin Zou, Mackenna Bierschenk, Coach Gregory Bergeron, and Matthew Winters. NOT PICTURED: Ryan Carmack.

6. Presidential Scholars Sohum Kulkarni, Dallas, and Ryan McCord, of Highland Park, were named 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars, two of 161 outstanding American high school seniors so honored for academic success and other achievements plus community service and leadership. Kulkarni, a Parish Episcopal School co-salutatorian, named as his most influential teacher Jenn Makins for STEM/Engineering. McCord, a 2020 graduate of St. Mark’s School of Texas, identified his as Scott Hunt for photography.

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Society

POSTPONED FROM APRIL, THRIFT STUDIO RETURNS IN AUGUST

Thrift Studio showcases luxuriously-furnished vignettes plus a curated selection of fine art. (PHOTOS: LANCE SELGO, UNIQUE EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY)

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ans of Thrift Studio, the Dwell with Dignity fundraiser featuring discounted prices for luxury home furnishings and works from area artists, have had to wait a bit longer than usual this year.

The pandemic postponed the pop-up shop, initially scheduled for April. Still, organizers are now ready to proceed Aug. 28 to Sept. 26 at The International on Turtle Creek, a 12,000-square foot space that is social distancing-friendly.

“We are thrilled to finally open our doors to showcase the incredible work of our interior designers and artists while raising necessary funds,” Dwell with Dignity executive director Ashley Sharp said. “Thrift Studio provides one-third of the operating revenue

that allows Dwell with Dignity to change lives through design by bringing good design to those who can afford it the least.”

The nonprofit provides furniture, bedding, kitchen supplies, art, professional interior styling, food in the pantry, and a first night’s meal to low-income families who obtain new permanent housing.

Shay Geyer of IBB Design serves as Thrift Studio honorary chair, and ALG Collective’s four artists – Anna Curnes, Melissa Ellis, Annie Griffeth, and Christi Meril – serve as art co-chairs.

Other 2020 Thrift Studio artists include Alec DeJesus, Ana Sadeh, Anne Beletic, Brandon Harris, Brenda Bogart, Carolyn Daniel, Charlie French, David L. Hender-

son, M.D., Ginger Ray Walker, Hannah Brown, Janie Stidham, Jenny Grumbles, Laura Goodson, Linda Chidsey, Lindsey Meyer, Marcy Cook, Melissa Auberty, Mione Plant, Rachel Nash, Ross von Rosenberg, and Taelor Fisher.

Participating interior designers include Cathy Kincaid of Cathy Kincaid Interiors; Leslie Jenkins of Jenkins Interiors; Mia Brous, Kerri Goldfarb, and Louise Marsh of Madre Dallas; Monica Wilcox of Monica Wilcox Design; Morgan Farrow of Morgan Farrow Interiors; Josh Pickering of Pickering House Interiors; Twelve Twenty, and Lindley Whisenant Arthur of Lindley Arthur Interiors.

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I F YO U G O WHAT: 2020 Thrift Studio, benefiting Dwell with Dignity WHEN: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Saturday, Aug. 28 to Sept. 26, but closed on Labor Day, Sept. 7.

WHERE: The International on Turtle Creek, 150 Turtle Creek Blvd., Suite 207 ENTRY: Free VIP PREVIEW PARTY: The first night sold out, but tickets may still be available for the second night, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 27; $125 includes drinks, bites, live music, and shopping. Visit thriftstudio.com or call (214) 599-7974.

SAFETY MEASURES: Check thriftstudio.com closer to the event date for protocols.

SPORTS CAR TOGETHER DAY WITH PORSCHE DALLAS

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2020 Porsche Taycan 4s (Left) and 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo

Steve Krysil, Bill Kruder holding a framed sign of the 2018 attendees, with Patrick Huston

Two years ago, Park Place Porsche Dallas teamed up with the Porsche Club of America – Maverick Region to help clients celebrate the 70th anniversary of the 1948 Porsche 356 “No. 1” Roadster with a “Sportscar Together Day” at the Lemmon Avenue dealership. This year, the celebration looked very different, but Porschephiles turned out on June 8 to catch up and celebrate the 72nd anniversary at Keller’s Drive-In on Northwest Highway in Dallas.

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Living Well

MASKS MAY SLOW COVID-19 SPREAD

But face wear doesn’t cover up personal frustrations, political anger

By Rachel Snyder People Newspapers

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ocial media rants and embarrassingly angry outbursts caught on video show how polarizing mask-wearing mandates have become during the COVID-19 pandemic.

That politicization of public health guidance has even “somewhat surprised” Matthew Wilson, an associate professor of political science at SMU. “Everybody should essentially want the same things and be on the same page in terms of confronting this pandemic,” he said. “The sooner we get this under control, the sooner that everybody – liberal, conservative, Democrat, Republican, Black, White, Latino – can get back to normal.”

He blamed political divisions such as those between urban and rural areas in America with contributing to differing views of the urgency for disease mitigation efforts.

“When you live in much less densely populated, more rural areas, they seem less pressing,” Wilson said. “And so the masking urgency was more obvious for people who lived in urban areas, which are disproportionately Democratic, was less obvious for people who lived in more rural areas, which are disproportionately Republican, and since everything in our society has become so polarized along that partisan divide, this naturally fell into that pattern.”

Differences among states are also a factor, he said.

“For some very good reasons, we have prioritized state-level autonomy and decision making – that’s embedded in our Constitution, and our national values, and our political framework – but that does make things more difficult when states have very different political cultures and where the threat or the challenge is something that transcends state boundaries,” Wilson said.

He added that having the pandemic arrive during a presidential election year likely didn’t help.

The sooner we get this under control, the sooner that everybody – liberal, conservative, Democrat, Republican, Black, White, Latino – can get back to normal.

Matthew Wilson “Our whole political discourse in this country has become, from both supporters and opponents, overwhelmingly about the president, and so this kind of just fell into that,” Wilson said.

Until a July visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, President Donald Trump had sought to avoid being photographed wearing a mask.

Trump’s reluctance to wear masks played

TOP: A YouTube video shows a shopper in Dallas tossing groceries after being asked to put on her mask. (COURTESY PHOTOS)

into public perceptions, Wilson said.

“I mean, Trump has never said, ‘Don’t wear a mask,’ but by his own decision not to visibly wear a mask, it at least sends the message that this is not a critical public health measure,” Wilson said.

The associate professor added that early guidance from public health authorities against wearing masks added to the confusion.

“This allows people who don’t want to wear a mask to say, ‘Hey look, just a couple of months ago, the CDC was telling people not to wear masks. Now they’ve changed their tune; I don’t trust any of this,’” Wilson said. “So, the shifting guidance about masks from public health authorities allowed for this to become more politicized than it could otherwise have been.”

Daughter and Mother Warn: Beware of Tick-Borne Diseases

CLAIRE AND SARAH MAXWELL

Claire’s Story I was a competitive athlete and an excellent student. Then, I was bitten by a tick.

I was extremely ill for the next two years. My parents took me to every specialist they could find. A local allergist was the only doctor who seemed determined to help.

She said, “Give me your entire medical history. We’ll figure this out.” That was the first time we

felt hope.

A trip to a specialist in New York confirmed her suspicion of Lyme disease.

These were my symptoms: intermittent fevers, excruciating back and neck pain, headaches, extreme fatigue, inability to concentrate, anxiety, vertigo, vomiting, and a multitude of other bizarre symptoms.

Lyme Basics Lyme disease is often used as a catch-all phrase for a host of tickborne illnesses, such as Ehrlichiosis, that can make a person extremely ill.

Unfortunately, testing for Lyme disease is not reliable.

Numerous Park Cities and North Texas families have contacted us with stories similar to ours. The fall is when we receive the most calls.

A common theme is a happy, energetic child with no history of mental illness or disease who returns from camp, seemingly withdrawn, sleeping all day, and suffering from headaches, flu-like symptoms, and often, anxiety or depression.

Many people do not remember a tick bite and a rash is not always present after a bite.

As ambassadors for the Global Lyme Alliance, we give presentations and educate Texans about Lyme disease.

Tick-borne diseases are present in all 50 states. Research on patient experiences and tick bite reports is being conducted at the University of Texas at Dallas to support our work on Lyme in non-endemic states.

We want every Texas family to know that ticks in Texas carry diseases such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, which can be deadly.

A Few Tips What should you do to avoid getting sick?

If you work outdoors, hike, garden, play sports, or attend camp, you are at risk. Check for ticks and call your doctor immediately if you

have a circular rash or a tick bite.

Please save the tick and send it for testing.

Be AWARE! AVOID ticks.

WEAR light-colored clothing.

APPLY repellent. REMOVE ticks and keep for testing.EXAMINE yourself, children, and pets for ticks.

Visit globallymealliance.org to learn more.

Thanks to the dedicated faculty, administrators, counselors, and homebound teachers at Highland Park High School, Claire attends the Cox School of Business at SMU this fall. Dr. Maxwell is a professor and assistant provost at the University of Texas at Dallas.

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InspireMore Offers Hopeful Tales Park Cities friends share glimmers of joy on Coronavirus Good News Dashboard

By Rachel Snyder

“Since the COVID-19 outbreak, we have seen an uptick in people accessing these positive bits of info and tips, and our Robert Neely and Hunter Stensrud of engagement rates have skyrocketed,” said the Park Cities are using their good news Stensrud. “It’s clear people are desperate website InspireMore, in hopes of, well, in- for glimmers of hope and joy during this spiring a little hope during the COVID-19 time, and we have seen how this Good pandemic.

News Dashboard lifts the spirits of people Neely and Stensrud started the digi- all over the world.” tal media platform about six years ago to Stensrud said he became interested in curate feel-good content from around the marketing while a student at the Univerworld and support organizations such as sity of Texas.

The Family Place, for example, which pro“I went to (UT) and was really involved vides housing, counwith a Christian minisseling, and other try called Cru, he said, LEARN MORE services to victims adding he ended up of family violence. employed there for a Visit inspiremore.com to find OurCalling, which couple of years. “I realhopeful tales and sign up for the serves homeless peoized I really kind of fell Morning Smile newsletter. ple, is another examin love with marketing ple. and storytelling, and During the COVID-19 pandemic, In- using digital platforms to build a commuspireMore’s website features a Coronavirus nity.”

After graduating from UT, Stensrud Good News Dashboard.

“At the start of COVID-19, we kept moved back to Dallas and worked for a hearing people – our family, friends, read- digital marketing agency for about a year ers – say that they were losing hope during before starting InspireMore. this time of Coronavirus,” said Neely. “We “I was always really excited about the wanted to instill that hope.” idea of doing something, a startup, in the They created the Coronavirus Good digital space, and really trying to further News Dashboard to provide access to up- develop my passion for connecting with lifting stories from around the world of people in a digital way,” he said. “What’s people trying to make a difference. exciting about it and what I’ve learned is

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“We studied a lot about what unified people. So from a lot of different perspectives

whether it’s cross-cultural or business or sports or family or friendships or work – you know, what drives people, why do people do what they do and what’s really the golden thread in that,” Neely said. “No matter who you are, where you’re from, where you’ve been, what you’ve done, we all want more, we all want to be inspired, and we all want to live lives full of love and meaning.”

Common Unknown REASONS Why People Fall Or Have Balance Problems. It’s Never Because Of Age... There’s Always A REASON! – Now What To Do About It?

By Leading Balance Expert, Dr. Jeffrey Guild, Physical Therapist Are you worried about losing independence because of falls? Are you seeing your friends around you falling and losing their independence? Are you becoming increasingly frustrated with your doctors and kids telling you not to fall (Ok… How?). Here are some common unknown reasons why people fall, and a SOLUTION to prevent it from happening.

1: Vertigo/Inner Ear Balance Problems: Problems with vertigo and dizziness are symptoms that put older people at fall risk.

These symptoms are so common that 1/3rd of people over the age of 70 and 50% of people over the age of 85 are experiencing dizziness and/or vertigo right now! These conditions are usually very treatable!

2. The Legs Losing Perception Of Where They Are (Proprioceptive Loss): As a balance specialist I see this problem ALL THE TIME. This is a problem that largely goes unrecognized & people have no idea it’s happening to them. I often see this when people are falling or having balance problems for what seems like NO APPARENT REASON. This is simple to find out and there are ways around the problem.

3. Walking Slowly & Furniture Walking: Walking slower makes older people less balanced,

but this is a common strategy to falls and balance problems. Touching furniture and walls while walking is a sign that something is wrong and immediate action is needed to prevent this from becoming a fall! Want more information & solutions? My new special report provides Actionable Tips that will help you keep or regain your independence. And the best thing is it’s 100% FREE, and you’re under no-obligation to buy anything when you call.

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Health Enthusiasts Take Their Seats at the Ozone Bar

Inwood Village spa harnesses activated oxygen for detoxing treatments

Clients may enjoy a favorite television show or movie while soaking up ozone. (COURTESY PHOTO)

By Samantha Ponce People Newspapers

Popular in Europe, ozone treatment has found its way into celebrities’ homes and Dallas residents’ personal-care routines. “ We’re all about sweating, detox, building your immune system, building your oxygen level — an overall lifestyle.” said Ozone Bar owner Laura Harbison. Her spa in Inwood Village offers rejuvenating, immune-boosting, detoxing ozone treatments.

With today’s pandemic reaching thousands every day, it is essential to keep your immune system strong and the toxins away, she said.

But what is ozone, and what benefits does it have?

Ozone is a form of activated oxygen [O(3)] used in gas or liquid form. The spa touts its use for benefiting the immune system, fighting diseases and cancers, purifying skin, obtaining anti-aging results, burning fat, and detoxifying cells.

The Ozone Bar offers four services: Hocatt — only found at Ozone Bar in the Dallas area — Infrared Sauna, Dermashape Lymphatic treatment, and Ozone Sauna.

The Ozone Sauna has you sit in a case that pumps warm to hot adjustable temperatures of O3 throughout the machine and onto your body. While ensuring you don’t inhale the gas allows your pores to open and the toxins in your body to release.

The Infrared Sauna is similar to a traditional sauna, except it uses light wavelengths to heat the sauna and go into the tissues of your body. The Ozone Bar’s infrared sauna has three spectrum options, far, mid, and near, each serving different purposes to your health.

The Dermashape treatment uses heat and cupping therapy to help circulate lymph nodes and release toxins. Another bonus is that it helps with cellulite.

The Hocatt Sauna is similar to the Ozone Sauna but contains all the treatments in one application. It contains ozone therapy, light therapy, carbonic acid to boost oxygen levels, infrared, and PEMF – radio f requencies – meant to help with pain, inflammation, and other conditions.

W hile sitting in these treatments and soaking up the ozone, the Ozone Bar provides televisions and iPads in the rooms so you can enjoy your time and relax with your favorite show or movie. Staffers also serve Ozone water and Kombucha tea, a bacterial drink that has various health benefits.

“When I first started coming, I was feeling very sluggish, a little bit of brain fog, and I was inflamed,” said regular customer Brooke Williamson. “Since doing this, I have noticed a huge difference in inflammation all over my body. I sleep a lot better.

“And even from my friends that have come here too, whatever they’re specifically dealing with, it seems to help them.”

Since doing this, I have noticed a huge difference in inflammation all over my body. I sleep a lot better.

Brooke Williamson

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SPECIAL ADVERTISING CONTENT BRIGGS FREEMAN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Unique luxuries in University Park

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New construction in Midway Hollow inspired by world travels

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Homes Are Selling in this Hot Market

4037 Lively Lane, Rachel Norris 3917 Centenary Avenue, represented by Justin Farmer for $5,350,000 In the Park Cities, no one knows luxury like the agents of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. Just one example? 3917 Centenary Avenue in University Park. This six-bedroom showplace offers unique amenities such as an elevator, sports court and crystal-blue pool.

Your stylish life here will be amid the great room with a fireplace, the gourmet kitchen with its creamy marble countertops and an owner’s suite complete with a vaulted ceiling in the bedroom and a dressing island in the capacious walk-in closet.

On one of the most sought-after blocks in University Park, this six-bedroom, six-full-bath home was designed by M-Gray Architecture and built by Tatum Brown Custom Homes, with custom interiors by Shelby Wagner Design. The great room boasts sliding glass doors which open to reveal the sparkling swimming pool beyond. The luxuries continue outdoors, including a covered patio and a private terrace with a view.

Collectors will appreciate the home’s ample wall space for showcasing art. The owner’s suite is sumptuous, with a large bedroom with a sitting area and a spa-quality private bath.

To explore all the homes, ranches and land offered

by Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty — across North Texas and around the world — go to briggsfreeman.com.

Rachel Norris in partnership with Chris Sandlin Homes is bringing to market 4037 Lively Lane (4037lively.dpmre.com), a two-story new-construction home in Midway Hollow, priced at $1,300,000. Per building plan, the home will be approximately 4,295 square feet on nearly .19 acres.

A third-generation builder, Sandlin carries on his family’s 60-plus-year tradition of crafting high-quality homes with a new level of sophistication, design and attention to detail.

The overall look and feel draws inspiration from Sandlin’s travels around the world. Museum visits, sleek hotel decor, unique street art - all have provided fodder for the five-bedroom, 5½-bath home. The end product is an amazing amalgam of open-concept interiors, over-sized secondary bedrooms, superior design specifications and innovative home technology.

Set to be completed in early 2021, there is plenty of time for the new homeowner to put their personal spin on the final finishes and details.

For more information or to schedule a showing, contact Rachel Norris at 214.796.2126 or rachel@daveperrymiller.com.

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (dpmre.com) is a division of the Ebby Halliday Companies, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, with four locations that specialize in Preston Hollow, Park Cities, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, Kessler Park and Farm & Ranch properties.

As things have opened up in Dallas, so has the real estate market. Buyers are back out and circling the properties that are priced well and offer an environment that serves each person’s lifestyle. Allie Beth Allman & Associates’ experts week-after-week are seeing more and more contracts. Here are some recent sales in the premier neighborhoods.

In Preston Hollow, Allman agents represented both buyer and seller at 5100 Park Lane. The estate sat on over two acres of lush grounds with over 16,000 sq.ft., a library, billiard room, 40-foot great room, his & her offices, a resort-style pool and garage space for 10 cars.

The luxury brokerage also sold another estate in University Park representing both sides, at 6420 Williams Parkway. Located near Williams Park, the estate offers fantastic indoor/outdoor living with walls of windows overlooking the secluded courtyard.

In Highland Park, the new construction 4608 Livingston Avenue also sold. The transitional home’s design incorporates classic French charm. The open floor plan offers grand living with generous formals and a great room that opens to the Chef’s kitchen that fits gatherings of all sizes.

To search for your new home, visit alliebeth.com.

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Strength in Numbers

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10714 Lennox is just one of the listings that was Sold during these unprecedented times. Visit DPMFineHomes.com for more information.

Throughout 2020, Ebby Halliday Realtors is celebrating 75 years of serving the real estate needs of North Texans and those relocating to the region.

It all began in 1945, when one bold woman parlayed her wisdom, generosity, business acumen and endurance into what is today the No. 1 residential real estate brokerage in Texas.

“Long life is a privilege not everyone – or every company – gets to enjoy,” says Ebby Halliday Companies President & CEO Chris Kelly. “During this anniversary year, we acknowledge this fact with a spirit of gratitude.”

The legacy of Ebby Halliday is now amplified by the company’s affiliation with HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and the country’s No. 1 residential real estate company.

“Simply put, we offer one ‘door’ to everything you need to buy or sell a home in North Texas,” says Kelly. “Our complete offering of brokerage, mortgage, title and insurance homeownership services ensures you have the easiest and most secure real estate experience. In good times and most importantly, in challenging times, we have stood by North Texans for over 75 years. It would be our honor to put our experience and strength to work for you.”

For more information visit ebby.com.

When you are navigating unprecedented times, you need a team that knows the market not only block by block, but also street by street. While the past few months have changed many things about the real estate industry, The Perry-Miller Streiff Group has quickly adapted to ensure our sellers are still receiving the best and safest possible exposure for their homes.

As the #2 team in DFW, the #4 team in Texas, and the #54 team in the Country, this elite group of 11 powerhouse agents and support have successfully transacted over $96,000,000 in real estate sales/pendings in 2020.

A couple of highlighted sales during this time include 8511 Inwood and 10714 Lennox.

There is strength in choosing who you want representing your home,” says Streiff. “When you enlist The Perry-Miller Streiff Group you tap into the wealth of experience that the team’s two centuries in real estate brings. Thus, reaping the exponential benefits of eleven individual networks coming together as one to get the results you need.”

The Perry-Miller Streiff Group quietly delivers what today’s buyers and sellers desire: Results. Stellar associates, a sincere focus on clientele, and collaborative leadership combine to deliver a first-class experience, achieving real estate outcomes that are unprecedented.

Associates Hits $1B in Sales

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Allman Tops in Park Cities

So far in 2020, Allie Beth Allman & Associates is leading in sales in both University Park and Highland Park, according to data from the Multiple Listings Services. The luxury brokerage had the most sales in the Park Cities in both 2018 and 2019 as well.

Here are a few Park Cities homes you may want to consider: white quartz countertops, an oversized island and topof-the-line appliances.

For a piece of history, come tour a Charles Dilbeck cottage at 4144 Shenandoah Street. The three-bedroom home was originally built in 1934 but has been tastefully remodeled with a modern twist. It is perfect for entertaining, offering gathering spaces both indoor and outdoor, which includes a covered patio with heathers, surround music, grill, refrigerator, fire pit and a saltwater cocktail pool.

A five-bedroom original Tudor in the Fairway, is also available. Built by William S. Briggs, the home at 4037 Stanford Avenue features all the conveniences of modern day living. The heart of the home is its kitchen with an island, double ovens and designer lighting that opens to a breakfast nook and living area. The master suite has a luxurious and white updated bathroom and a walk-in closet.

To find your dream home, visit alliebeth.com.

ALLIE BETH ALLMAN

Life on the Water Is Better

Its summer in North Texas where living on one of its many lakes offers a robust lifestyle. Especially now, having a place to escape outside of the city any time you like is ideal. Why shelter in place at home, when you can shelter and have fun, too?

Here are two exceptional lake homes to view.

For luxury lake living, take a peek at 13180 Miller Road on Eagle Mountain Lake, listed with Maureen Frieze. Located on 3.77 acres, the main house includes eight bedrooms and over 6,500 sq.ft. Enjoy a day on the lake with over 200 feet of shoreline, and two boat docks that can accommodate up to five watercrafts. As you settle in at night, enjoy views of lake from the front patio.

The Villa Di Crystal Tuscan retreat on Lake Waxahachie was recently listed with Jim Walsh and Jean Bateman. The over 9,000 sq.ft. has a view from every angle and includes five bedrooms. Outdoors is made for adventure, with a pool with a slide, a spa, zip line and play fort. Or take some of the water toys out from the afternoon, which are kept on the double-deck boat dock.

To find your dream lake house, visit alliebeth.com.

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Dallas’ luxury real estate leader has surpassed $1 billion in mid-July, only two weeks later than they reached that milestone in 2019, thanks to a team of agents that never stopped working despite the pandemic economy.

“This number represents so much more than just dollars. It represents good news for everyone and shows that our Dallas economy is resilient, and the real estate market is strong,” said Allie Beth Allman & Associates founder and CEO, Allie Beth Allman. “We are so grateful for our clients and thank them for trusting us as our world changed so drastically.”

With three offices and more than 400 agents serving the Dallas metropolitan area, Allie Beth Allman & Associates, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, is noted for its leading luxury brand in premier neighborhoods in the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, Bluffview, Turtle Creek, Uptown, Downtown Lakewood, Southlake and Westlake.

“This achievement exemplifies the confidence people have in the housing market in Dallas and the confidence people have in our expert agents to navigate it,” Allman said. “I am so proud of this team. They are such hard workers – smart and entrepreneurial in their approach to today’s real estate business.”

9110 Rockbrook Drive 5 Bedrooms | 6.2 Baths | 7,596 SqFt Offered For $3,695,000 This French Transitional custom home, designed by Richard Drummond Davis, blends traditional Austin stone exterior with timeless contemporary finishes. Museum finished walls, cased openings and exquisite mill and tile work are throughout. Located on a .44 acre lot in Old Preston Hollow, the 7,596 sf light-filled home features an office/study, mud room, 2 utility rooms and 5 bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms. The spacious first-floor primary suite has a dream closet, fireplace and private patio. Open gourmet kitchen features large island, marble countertops and Ann Sacks tile along with Thermador Professional appliances, 4 convection ovens, steam oven and pot filler. The large game room, a media room with kitchen and guest suites are on second floor and accessible by elevator. A covered patio with fireplace, pool with fountains, pool bath and three car garage complete an amazing lifestyle opportunity. Harold Leidner custom landscaping & pool.

For more information please contact Robin Brock Webster (214) 543-8963.

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WILLIAM “WILL” BRADLEY ENZOR

02/18/2000 - 05/20/2020

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illiam “Will” Bradley Enzor loving son, brother, and grandson died on May 20, 2020. Will is survived by his parents Shelly Enzor and Brett Enzor and adored by older siblings, Alex and Andrew; maternal grandparents Barbara and Mel Wolf; aunts and uncles Lauri, Shawna, Mike, and Lara; and cousins Haley, Karissa, and Alaina. His paternal grandparents Norma and Ed Enzor preceded Will in death.

Will was born in Dallas, Texas, on February 18, 2000. From the moment of his birth, he was treasured and very feisty! Friends from all over adored

him— everywhere from Coppell, Texas to Darien, Connecticut, and back to Dallas. From age two, his parents could see his love of all sports. Will also loved a costume— he seemed to wear his Batman costume for days on end.

Basketball was like oxygen to Will, the more he played, the better he felt; it was the air he lived and breathed. He spent a tremendous amount of time in the gym dribbling, working on his passing skills, and perfecting his three-point shot. The court was home to him. Will graduated from Highland Park High School in 2018. Will joined the few students in the school’s history to make the varsity basketball team his freshman year, where he was a four-year varsity letterman.

During his career at HP, he was selected multiple times to the All-District Team and was named district MVP his senior year. Will was also selected by his teammates to receive Offensive Player of the Year and MVP in 2018. Off the court, Will was involved in the peer tutoring program at the high school, and this seemed to be the highlight of his school day.

Besides being a scrappy and smart basketball player, Will considered himself quite the dancer. He was known to win a dance contest or two. He could also grow a beard over the weekend. Will was fun-loving, and his siblings thought he was quite goofy. His laugh and smile were contagious. His pearly white teeth could be seen in the dark, and his bushy eyebrows were the envy of all.

Will had a very endearing side to him, especially when it came to his best friend and loyal dog, Riggins, who loved Will unconditionally. Will was strong, determined, bright, and ambitious. William Enzor will be remembered as a kindhearted soul, a quiet but fierce individual, cherished brother, and a very loved son.

He hoped to move forward with his ambitions, but now he is in the loving arms of our savior, Jesus Christ.

A private family service was held on Wednesday, May 27th at 4 pm CST at Sparkman-Hillcrest in Dallas, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The George Washington Carver Center in Norwalk, CT (https://www.carvernorwalk.org/donatenow).

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PRIDE, OPTIMISM, AND COLORING CONTEST WINNERS

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ven in this summer heat, my thoughts keep returning to a beloved Christmas tale.

After all, W I L L I A M TAY LO R those of us who live, work, and/or otherwise love the Park Cities recently endured our Whoville moment.

The oh so Grinch-like COVID-19 pandemic stole away the beloved Fourth of July Parade, leaving behind no candy tossed from red, white, and blue floats, no bicycle decorating contest, and no picnic full of freebies in Goar Park.

With apologies to author Theodor Geisel, no puzzler is needed to explain what happened next.

With leadership from the Rotary Club of Park Cities, residents proved, as Dr. Seuss might say, that, “Maybe (Independence Day), perhaps... means a little bit more!”

This section celebrates the community spirit and patriotism demonstrated by all who showed off their Stars, Stripes, and Service by participating and supporting a modified 2020 Fourth of July Celebration.

Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to those who voted online to choose the newspaper’s People’s Pick.

It looks like you and Rotary’s volunteer judges agreed.

Annually, the Rotary Club uses the parade to bring in donations for the North Texas Food Bank, and this year’s paradeless celebration helped the cause, too.

“We raised $32,150 on behalf of the North Texas Food Bank, and when combined with the matching partners of NTFB, a grand total of 283,650 meals were provided for those in need,” parade committee chair Sarah Oliai announced.

If you missed the 2020 July Fourth of July Broadcast, you should check it out at parkcitiesrotary.org or on the Park Cities Rotary YouTube channel. It showcases Girl Scouts, music, youth, and timely thoughts from elected leaders.

Finally, the sacrificing we make “to rid ourselves of an oppressive foe, in this case, a devastating virus,” shouldn’t diminish community pride and optimism, Rotary Club president Barbara Jeffries said recently. “I am hopeful we will be celebrating Independence Day together next year and every year after.”

I am, too.

AGE CATEGORY 2 - 4 WINNER: Teresa Roglan (3 years old)

AGE CATEGORY 5 - 7 WINNER: Mikayla McCleskey (7 years old)

AGE CATEGORY 8 - 10 WINNER: Margaux Viguerie (10 years old)

AGE CATEGORY 11 - 13 WINNER: Elsa Meck (12 years old)

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PEOPLE’S PICK AND FIRST PLACE WINNER 3745 STANFORD AVE.

Lady Scots Cross Country /Track & Field Team decorated the home of the Cochran Family.

(PHOTOS: DALEY KAPPENMAN)

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Rotary Club Announces Kids Patriotic Art Competition Winners

UNDER 6 CATEGORY: 1st - Eleanor M.

UNDER 6 CATEGORY: 2nd - Harrison and Colette M.

UNDER 6 CATEGORY: 3rd - Harper W.

7-12 CATEGORY: 1st - Mateo C.

7-12 CATEGORY: 2nd - Rebecca M.

13-18 CATEGORY: 1st - Lydia E.

7-12 CATEGORY: 3rd - John C.

From the Parade Committee: “The kids art competition was fierce, fun, and a pleasure to see what stars, stripes and service meant to them.” (COURTESY PHOTOS)

Spirit of Service Award No team floats, no problem.

Highland Park High School sports teams held fundraisers for the North Texas Food Bank as they competed for the Fourth of July Sprint of Service Award.

The Lady Scots Track/Field and Cross Country Team won by raising $4,000 with a relay.

The Boys Basketball Team earned runner-up status by raising $2,500 by shooting baskets.

The food bank is the annual charitable beneficiary of the parade.

Lady Scots Track/Field and Cross Country Team. (COURTESY PHOTO)

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Chalk It Up To Family Fun, Community Spirit

Rain washes away patriotic art, not Independence Day enthusiasm

Walkers along Purdue Street encounter a variety of colorful characters. (PHOTOS: SHAYE WATTSON, COURTESY)

By Rachel Snyder People Newspapers

Chalk drawings in the 3200 block of Purdue Street depicted a wide range of characters from Disney princesses, Star Wars, to Sesame Street this spring and summer.

Neighbors found sidewalks adorned with Disney princesses like Belle from Beauty and the Beast next to inspirational quotes and Chewbacca from Star Wars next to perhaps less discernible quotes.

“I’m a stay-at-home mom, so the chalk drawings kind of started just for something to do with the kids,” Cara Geyser said. “We just were looking to spend some time outside, and we started with rainbows and stuff and... kept going.

“Sometimes we’d watch a movie, and they’d say, ‘Hey, could you draw that on the sidewalk?”

She said her background is in apparel and textile design, so she has experience in creative fields.

Her family, including their two children,

have lived in the neighborhood for about eight years.

“We just really enjoyed having people stop by and enjoy the work, too, so it was just a way that we could make our neighbors happy and spread a little joy,” Geyser said. “It’s just so sweet; everybody is so kind, and they just pass by and say, ‘Keep going; we love your art,’ and it just brings a smile to my face and warms my heart because I’m very grateful that they enjoy it,” While rain washed away the art before

the Rotary Club of Park Cities’ patriotic yard decorating contest July 4, Geyser’s home was among those vying for the distinction of the best decorated as judged by voters on our website and by the Rotary Club.

“My youngest daughter wanted to join the competition,” she said, adding the parade is a big family tradition.

“We spent a lot of time decorating with the theme, which we thought was amazing,” Geyser said. “That was just such a great way to celebrate the Fourth of July.”

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