Park Cities People December 2021

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Greyson Kennedy knows what to do when his teacher’s a ZZ Top fan: Bring your godfather to Bradfield Elementary School. PAGE 33

FROM LEFT: Caroline Fischer and Billy Gibbons.

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COMMUNITY

BUSINESS

LIVING

A UP woman’s Broadwayworthy flight

‘Asbestos’ boy sells NYC real estate

Pandemic tales from an ICU doc

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

Business ................................. 22

Crystal Charity Ball.................. 42

Crime ........................................ 8

Real Estate ............................. 29

Living ....................................... 44

Community ............................. 14

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

Classifieds .............................. 51

Sports ..................................... 18

Society .................................... 37

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s 2021 winds down and we’re staring 2022 straight in the face, it’s also a time for reflection — and gratitude.

With that in mind, we’ve been creating opportunities to celebrate the people that work hard to make Park Cities and adjacent neighborhoods incredible places to live, work, and play.

And we want you to help us honor those people by telling us about them.

Take, for instance, our recent online request for reader suggestions for our first-ever Readers’ Choice Person of the Year and our subsequent ballot. Every year, we choose a Person of the Year, but this year, we’ve decided to include a readers’ pick as well. More than 1,400 votes later, we cannot wait to introduce you to the remarkable person that emerged at the top of the list in our January issue.

We’re also working to introduce you to the best and brightest young professionals in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow in our 2022 20 Under 40 special section. The special section and event spotlights up-and-coming locals in various sectors, including entertainment, real estate, legal, health, philanthropy, and education.

Every year we do this, we are consistently impressed with the sheer volume of talent and ambition present in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. We expect this year will be no

different, and we’re already getting solid submissions.

Nominees must reside in either the Park Cities or Preston Hollow or have a clear connection to either community. To be considered eligible, nominees must be 39 years old or younger as of March 22, 2022. We also are looking for teens to spotlight as Youth on the Rise in the special section.

We’re taking nominations now — find out how at peoplenewspapers.com.

But that’s not the only way we’ll be looking back at another remarkable year. Between Christmas Eve and New Years Day, we take a look at some of our favorite stories from the past year.

Last year, for the first time, we asked readers to nominate their favorite stories, too, and then vote on their favorites. We’ll be doing that again this month, so keep an eye out (hint: the best way to do that is to subscribe to the Park Cities People weekly newsletter, where we will post the invitations to nominate and then vote.

And, as always, we love to get your tips and photos. Have a brag-worthy neighbor? Did you catch someone being good? Let us know about it by emailing editor@peoplenewspapers.com or messaging us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

CORRECTION: St. Mark’s School of Texas has 22 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists for 2022: Arjun Agarwal, Zayn Bhimani, Matthew Fan, Alex Geng, Mikhail Ghosh, Axel Icazbalceta, Abhi Jain, Jedidiah Kim, Adam Lai, Tomek Marczewski, Bryce Nivet, Colin Peck, Sam-

path Rapuri, Alexander Ryan, Matthew Shen, Pranay Sinkre, Isaac Song, Ekansh Tambe, Adam Wang, Darren Xi, Jonathan Yin, and Jeremy Yu. A list of St. Mark’s 2021 semifinalists inadvertently got copied onto Page 38 of the November issue. People Newspapers regrets the error.

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News

Teacher Deemed a Sex Offender

FROM LEFT: John Erickson, 10, (inset) and Willa, 5, and Naomi Cronin, 6, were among the many children who received their first dose of Pfizer’s pediatric COVID vaccine the first week it was available. (PHOTOS: BETHANY ERICKSON AND JODEE NEIL)

CHRISTMAS GETS A SHOT IN THE ARM COVID vaccinations for younger children could bring holidays closer to normal

By Bethany Erickson and Rachel Snyder People Newspapers

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ith the arrival of a pediatric COVID vaccination regimen that can immunize children ages 5 through 11, some parents are breathing a sigh of relief.

Others are not so sure.

“I have never felt more relieved or grateful than the moment my youngest child received that shot,” said one parent who took part in a 48-hour, unscientific flash poll conducted by People Newspapers shortly after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made its announcement. “I get choked up every time I think about having a Christmas celebration this year with every one of my loved ones fully vaccinated. “ About 58% of the 41 parents who responded said they felt the vaccine was safe, and 53.7% said they felt relief that there was a vaccine available for younger children now (29% percent said they were angry). Among respondents with children ages 5-11, 31% said they have already had their first dose, and about 17% said they are making appointments or have appointments. Thirty-six percent said they wouldn’t be vaccinating at all.

“If you have questions, if you have

concerns, the best thing you can do is talk to your pediatrician,” said Dr. Stephanie Atiyeh, a physician with Medical City Children’s Hospital.

Atiyeh said that the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics have advocated for children getting the vaccine.

“The more people who are vaccinated, the more herd immunity we have, the sooner we can get back to kids being in school, not having to use masks in public places,” she said.

Dallas ISD moved quickly to set up a series of vaccination clinics for children ages 5 and older once the CDC announcement came, hopeful that the quick action would mitigate potential spread during the holiday season.

The mask requirements the district set out will remain indefinitely, though.

“Data shows our mask requirement has helped keep the percentage of positive cases down, and Dallas ISD is one of the districts with the lowest transmission rates compared to districts without one,” a district spokesperson said. “For now, we will continue the mask protocol for students, staff, and visitors inside facilities.

The district plans to reassess that in mid-December.

Highland Park ISD isn’t reassessing its COVID-19 protocols at this point

but partnered with Tom Thumb/Albertsons to set up a vaccination clinic for students and staff hosted Nov. 13 for first doses and Dec. 4 for second doses at University Park Elementary.

VA X X E D , N O T V E X E D What is fully vaccinated?

• Two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series (Pfizer or Moderna) • Two weeks after the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine What if my child only has one dose?

If everyone else is fully vaccinated, it’s probably very safe to gather without a layered approach.

What’s a layered approach?

If gathering in a high transmission area, or not everyone is vaccinated, a layered approach (testing, vaccinating, masks, meeting outdoors when possible, proper ventilation, sick people staying at home, smaller celebrations) is best.

Sources: Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, “Your Local Epidemiologist”/CDC

Editor’s warning: This story contains disturbing details.

A 43-year-old Flower Mound music instructor accused of sexually abusing a then-15year-old girl pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a child.

Under a plea agreement entered on Oct. 29, Norman Matthew Pangle must register as a sex offender, face five years of community supervision, and have no contact with the victim.

Pangle was accused of “grooming” his student, according to court documents, establishing a mentor relationship that frequently involved time alone in his music studio. During that time, he also earned the trust of the student’s family.

The student, who came to police when she was 21, said she took lessons from Norman Matthew Pangle from ages 14 Pangle (PHOTO: COURTESY to 16. When she be- THE TEXAS PUBLIC SEX gan working with him, OFFENDER REGISTRY) she was a freshman at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing Arts, but later left to attend Highland Park High School.

People Newspapers does not, as a practice, publish the names of sexual assault victims.

According to court documents, Pangle’s relationship with the student resembled a mentorship until the spring of 2013, when it became physical after Pangle kissed her and unfastened her top. The student said it made her feel “nauseous” and that she “felt confusion.”

A few weeks later, she said, Pangle sexually assaulted her, penetrating her with his fingers before having her perform oral sex on him. He continued to see her for another year, often, she said, hinting that he would leave his wife for her if the child she was pregnant with was a girl.

His wife had a son, which the girl allegedly discovered via social media.

The girl then told police that when she was 16, the interactions began to change, and she suspected “the Suspect was replacing her with a new teenage girl at the studio who was about the Complainant’s same age.”

By her junior year, she said she had begun to try to date boys her age that also attended the studio, but Pangle would warn the boys to break up with her “because she was trouble.”

The girl told police she was seeing a therapist, and had told her mother what happened, but had asked at the time not to report it to police. Later conversations with family spurred her to contact police. At law enforcement request, she placed a one-party consent call to Pangle, who acknowledged that he sexually assaulted her, and that he knew she was 15 at the time.

– Staff report

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Oct. 11 Reported at 10:25 a.m.: A burglar snagged a handgun from a vehicle in the 6400 block of North Central Expressway.

Oct. 13 A thieving trickster took four Halloween-themed inflatables — a grim reaper, dragon, crown, and clown in an ice cream truck — from a yard in the 3400 block of Beverly Drive before 8:14 a.m.

Oct. 16 How easy was it for a crook to take a Jeep Wrangler from the 4400 block of Southern Avenue

Oct. 22 Picture this: Before 7:20 a.m., a burglar broke into a dental office in the 6800 block of Hillcrest Avenue and took $5,000 worth of photo/optical equipment.

Oct. 23 An opportunistic burglar got into a pair of unlocked Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs in the 3400 block of Granada Avenue around 7:22 a.m.

Oct. 24 Don’t forget to lock up: An intruder got into an unlocked Buick Envision and an unlocked Toyota 4 Runner in the 3200 block of Northwest Parkway around 11 a.m. and took two pairs of Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses.

Oct. 25 Reported at 8:05 a.m.: a copper

Oct. 31 A good neighbor found an abandoned wheelchair in the 5500 block of Fairfield Avenue at 9:22 a.m. and informed police.

Nov. 1 Reported at 10:24 a.m.: A part pilferer picked a brake light from a Land Rover in the 3100 block of Drexel Drive.

Nov. 3 Reported at 9:36 a.m.: easy pickings. A rogue didn’t have to work hard to get into a GMC Yukon in the 3700 block of Potomac Avenue, rifle through it, and take $1,500, two credit cards, two gift cards, and four checks totaling $2,000. The garage and Yukon were left unlocked.

Nov. 7 Reported at 12:56 p.m.: A reckless driver hit a Toyota Avalon in the 5600 block of Key Avenue and left without leaving information.

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Oct. 21 A prowler got into a Mercedes SUV in the 4300 block of Overhill Drive and swiped three pairs of Asics running shoes worth $400, three tennis rackets worth $1,000, a $100 tennis bag, and a knee brace from inside before 7:40 a.m.

Oct. 29 A rogue broke a window of an Infiniti FX35 parked in the parking lot of Whole Foods in the 4100 block of Lomo Alto Drive around 4:45 p.m. and took $1,400 from inside.

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Oct. 19 Watch out for the tree: A moving truck driver hit one in the 3700 block of Crescent Avenue at 9:30 a.m.

Oct. 28 Lost and found: a thief took an iPad left at Park House in Highland Park Village between 6 and 9 p.m.

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Oct. 18 An unfortunate driver found out he’d bought a stolen Dodge Charger when he was stopped by police in the 4100 block of Beverly Drive at 4:21 p.m.

caper. An intruder got into a construction site in the 4600 block of Westside Drive and took 30 feet of copper tubing, 30 feet of copper wiring, and an air conditioner unit.

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A porch pirate pilfered packages from a home in the 3400 block of Beverly Drive that contained glass Christmas ornaments and nail polish at 2:09 p.m. Oct. 31, but the boxes were later found opened near the intersection of Beverly and St. Johns and returned.

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Property crimes include burglaries, thefts, and vehicle thefts. Violent crimes include assaults and robberies. (SOURCES: HIGHLAND PARK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, UNIVERSITY PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT, ILLUSTRATION: MELANIE THORNTON)

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Publisher Grateful for Relationships

As I reflect on our 40th anniversary and my journey here at People Newspapers, what comes to mind are the many people I have had the good fortune to work with and meet.

I’ve worked for People Newspapers and D Magazine (our parent company) all together for 26 years; I guess you PAT M A R T I N could say I grew up here. I’m grateful for the experiences and the gift of working with some very talented individuals.

It’s not a secret that folks in newspapering, especially community newspapers, don’t make a lot of money. Most stay in this profession because they love what they do and are committed to the excellence we strive for.

In 1993 my mentor and friend Kay Moran, then the paper’s owner, entrusted me to run it when I had no journalistic experience and was just 30 years old. I had enough sense to hire people that knew what they were doing, and I was fortunate that there were already dedicated, talented employees on staff.

I started a few months earlier as a parttime special projects manager (a madeup title) while learning the business and figuring out who did what. In that role, we launched a customized TV guide for the Park Cities, which had their own cable provider at the time.

Along the way, I’ve developed a good eye for page layout, and I’m halfway decent at spotting needed edits.

What I love about my job is having a product valued by the community we serve and working with the talented individuals who make that happen.

Perusing our archives to jog my memory, I’ve come across names I had forgotten and folks I will never forget.

Thank you to these former co-workers who have made me so proud, and in one way or another, helped me to grow: Suzy Williford, Dorothy Wood, Maureen O’Donnell, Guy Griffin, Ray Wilkerson, Tom Boone, Glenda Vosburgh, Carolyn Tillery, Nikol Dittman, Molly Nolan, Lynn Timm, Jake Dean, David Westapher, Agness Robertson, Don Hancock, Steve Lansdale, Chris McGathey, Alma Ritter, Bernadette Ramirez, Kate Martin, Elizabeth Ygartua, Amy Curry, Jeremy Chesnut, Chuck Cox, and Dan Koller. I’ll never forget the late Tom Robertson, Ken Henze, and Geraldine Galentree.

And that brings me to our current staff that continues our long tradition of serving our readers with national award-winning community newspapers: editor William Taylor, digital editor Bethany Erickson, deputy editor Rachel Snyder, sports editor, Todd Jorgenson, art and production director Melanie Thornton, digital and production assistant Mia Carrera, distribution manager Mike Reinboldt, distribution consultant Don Hancock, client relations & marketing coordinator Maddie Spera, advertising account executive, Tana Hunter, Quita Johnson, and Evelyn Wolff, and last but not least senior account executive Kim Hurmis, who was here when I started.

What’s kept Kim here for 39 years?

“I have always taken pride in the newspapers we publish and the communities that we serve,” she told me. “I love the sales process, and relationships that I have built with my advertisers over the years are a bonus.”

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‘You Want The Very Best Teachers’ Salary increase will attract, keep them

By Rachel Snyder

districts across the state received more funding from the per-student allocation than before HB3, HPISD received less as a percentage.

Studies show teacher pay plays a role in “We have a really supportive community keeping qualified teachers in the classroom. overall, which was just demonstrated by this A Stanford study using data collected from vote,” Trigg said. “We have amazing parents 2,266 teachers in the San Francisco Unified that are very supportive of our schools and of School District showed that frequently eco- our teachers, and they show that a myriad of nomically anxious teachers were 67% more ways including involvement with PTA, includlikely to say they plan to resign relative to the ing their gifting dollars to Mad For Plaid, all those kinds of things, overall sample and and that sends a real100% more likely ly positive message to than non-frequently anxious teachers. our teachers.”

For 2020-2021, By approving Highland Park ISD’s HPISD Proposiaverage teacher saltion A and setting ary ranked 24th out a tax rate of $1.131 of 25 compared to per $100 valuation other school districts for 2021-2022, district officials say about in North Texas. To help bridge the gap, Voters approved Highland Park ISD’s tax rate $3.6 million will be the board of trustees proposal 77% to 23% Nov. 2. (PHOTO: RACHEL SNYDER) generated for teacher called a tax rate elecand staff pay. Officials tion to seek voter approval for the district to say the tax rate for property owners in HPISD access four ‘golden pennies’ which are not sub- will decrease 2.1 cents (per $100 of assessed ject to recapture by the state to raise additional value) over last year instead of a projected 6.1 revenue for staff pay. Voters approved the prop- cents (per $100 of assessed value) if the propoosition on Nov. 2 with 77% for it (3,885 votes) sition had failed.

“You want the very best teachers you can and 23% against it (1,141 votes) per official repossibly have, and that’s going to give kids sults approved by the school board.

HPISD Superintendent Tom Trigg said the very best opportunity to learn and to perthe vote would help close the gap in teacher form well,” Trigg said. “I think you can make pay, which widened due to the school funding the connection that the more quality teachers law House Bill 3 passed in 2019. we can hire, the better chance our kids have to District officials say that while most school achieve at higher levels.”

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Snider Plaza Redevelopment Project Proceeding ‘With Caution’

By Rachel Snyder

having to comply with zoning that would require dozens of additional parking spaces for a development of this size,” the group alleged After weeks of legal maneuvering, devel- in early court filings. oper Jim Strode was still proceeding “with But, in mid-November, Dallas County caution” on the redevelopment of the south- District Court Judge Sheryl McFarlin ruled east corner of Snider Plaza where Peggy Sue that the Snider Plaza Alliance didn’t “have standing” to bring its lawsuit.

BBQ used to be, his lawyer said.

But no permits Opponents could appeal McFarlin’s had been issued decision, and an alas of press time in mid-November. liance representative “While there’s no said members were specific timeline (for still weighing their options as of Nov. 9. the project), it’s going to proceed with Strode’s plan for caution, but proceed the site, approved nonetheless,” said atby the City Countorney Jay Madrid, cil on Sept. 21, calls who represented In September, the University Park City for taking down the Council approved developer Jim Strode’s Strode in the lawsuit existing structures plan to redevelop part of Snider Plaza. challenging the proj- (RENDERING: OMNIPLAN, CITY OF UP) to make way for ect. “We want to be a new three-story cautious, as you might guess, but nonetheless, building to house retail, restaurant, and office space. The plan also calls for a two-level unthere is no restriction right now.”

In early October, Dallas County District derground parking garage with 48 spaces acCourt Judge Aiesha Redmond granted a cessed from Daniel Avenue. temporary restraining order, putting the issuThe plan was about 13 parking spaces short of the number of off-street parking ance of permits on hold.

The Snider Plaza Alliance, a neighbor- spaces required per the city’s zoning ordihood group opposed to the potential impact nance. of the development on parking and traffic in “The City Council had existing authority Snider Plaza, had requested the delay. under the zoning ordinance to reduce the re“The City of University Park passed a quired parking in approving the detailed site zoning change on false pretenses and without plan,” lawyers representing city officials arproper notice, allowing the developer to avoid gued in court filings.

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HISTORY EMERGES DURING DALLAS CEMETERY CRAWL C E M E T E RY C H RO N O LO GY Oak Cliff Cemetery First Burial 1844 Notable Families: Leonards and Wrights The oldest public cemetery in Dallas County

Western Heights Cemetery Established 1848 Notable Families: Stuck, Cole, Loupot, Coombes, and Fisher Notorious Burial: Clyde “Chestnut” Barrow Of Note: metal crosses and tombstones with German-language epitaphs

Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mausoleums A Texas Historical Site First Burials 1850s Developed on land owned by William Barr Caruth Notable Crypts & Graves: Mickey Mantle, Tom Landry, Greer Garson, Ross Perot, The Caruth Family, John Tower (Historic Marker), Judge Sarah T. Hughes, Mary Kay Ash, Jack Kilby Architects buried here: James Cheek, Roscoe P. DeWitt, Charles S. Dilbeck, Marion Foshee, George F. Harrell, Frank O. Witchell, Anton Korn, Mark Lemmon, George Dahl

CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT: Tiffany stained-glass graces the final resting place of Sudie George, the mother of R.B. George, the owner of Glad Acres Estate, 1,100 acres which stretched north from Valley View Lane to Beltline Road, and west from Marsh Lane to Webb Chapel. Oakland Cemetery has a number of interesting memorials, sculptures and vaults. Noted architect Anton Korn designed the limestone Hillcrest Mausoleum in the Beaux Arts style with Art Deco detailing. The building, erected in 1936-1937, includes cathedral ceilings, grand marble hallways and crypts, and beautiful stained-glass windows. (PHOTOS: EVELYN WOLFF AND GLENN JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY)

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n the eve of All Hallows Eve, I found myself wandering through cemeteries and mausoleums as a participant in Preservation Dallas’ 2021 Fall Tour – Cemeteries of Dallas.

Historically, Preservation Dallas hosts its Fall Architectural Tour – inaugurated in 1996 with the houses of Clifford Hutsell – E V E LY N WO L F F but in our paranormal world, cemeteries provided an alternative open-air adventure on a crisp autumn day. Learn more about the organization and its future events at preservationdallas.org.

One hundred billion people have lived and died before us, and cemeteries represent a small moment of history.

Teresa Schnur Over two decades ago, I joined one of the Intown Outings to Greenwood Cemetery and remembered that our city’s history is written on the headstones there. I learned

that familiar street names Gaston, Lemmon, and Field also belonged to prominent business and civic leaders.

Along with Greenwood, seven other historic cemeteries were on the self-guided tour: Western Heights Cemetery, Oak Cliff Cemetery, Oakland Cemetery, Freedman’s Memorial Cemetery, Temple Emanu-El Cemetery, Sparkman/Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mausoleums, and McCree Cemetery. They serve as timelines for the expansion of our city, revealing stories about poverty, slavery, reconstruction, segregation, prosperity, and adversity.

David Preziosi, executive director of Preservation Dallas, welcomed participants to an architectural symposium sponsored by Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home in the beautiful marble chapel of the Hillcrest Mausoleum designed by noted architect Anton Korn in 1936.

Versar, Inc., a leader in cultural resources management, sponsored the event. Dr. Michelle Wurtz Penton, cultural resources group manager at Versar and a City of Dallas Landmark Designation Committee member, was a panelist. She began at Versar as an intern focused on excavating and analyzing unmarked historic burials at the Potter’s Field of Greenwood Cemetery.

John H Slate, Dallas’ city archivist, served as moderator. The panel also included Tony Hanson, a genealogist and board member of the Texas State Genealogical Society, and Teresa Schnur, a funeral director with

Sparkman/Hillcrest.

“Cemeteries tell us about our past and about our city limits,” Wurst Penton explained. “Cemeteries originally lay outside of the city on land not suitable for development.

Burial grounds existed long before they were established as (for profit) cemeteries.”

The historic cemeteries of our city have shrunk over time as development encroaches on the land. Freedman’s has seen the most change with four land transactions requiring reinterment of 11,000 individuals.

As a genealogist, Tony Hanson sees cemeteries as documented evidence that a person existed. “Headstones, like birth and death records, preserve information,” he said, “and where a person was buried provides information on their religion and their social status.”

As a funeral director, Teresa Schnur is familiar with funerary traditions and practices.

“One hundred billion people have lived and died before us, and cemeteries represent a small moment of history,” she said.

“Historic cemeteries shrink over time, crosses and markers deteriorate, and stones sink,” she added. “Some individuals, like paupers, were buried outside of the fence and are forgotten. Other cemeteries are abandoned.

Cemeteries like Sparkman/Hillcrest are perpetual care cemeteries where graves and crypts receive care year-round.”

Thankfully, archeologists, genealogists, and volunteers are working to document and preserve these cemeteries for the future.

McCree Cemetery Dallas City Landmark First Burial 1862 Notable Families: McCullough, Griffin, and Goforth Preservation Dallas is actively engaged in preservation work at McCree using grant funds received from the B.B. Owen Foundation.

Freedman’s Cemetery and Memorial Park Established in 1869 by former slave-owner W.H. Boales An exclusively African-American burial ground Graves face east into “the Rising sun” Wooden slabs mark the head and feet of the graves Graves decorated with fresh-water mussel and seashells, broken china, marbles, dolls, toys, glass vessels, and pressed glass

Temple Emanu-El Cemetery First Burial 1872 Notable Families: Neiman, Linz, Sanger, Harris, and Titches “Rabbis Row” has the graves of Rabbis David Lefkowitz, Levi A. Olan, and Gerald Klein and their wives.

The mausoleum was designed by architects Duane and Jane Landry Many of the headstones include both the English and the Hebrew name.

Greenwood Cemetery First Burial 1875 Established by William H. Gaston (developer of much of East Dallas & founder of the State Fair of Texas) & W. H. Thomas Notable Families: Slaughter, Cockrell, Oram

Oakland Cemetery First Burial 1891 Notable Families: Dealey, Ervay, Thornton, Grauwyler, Armstrong, Zang, Belo, Minyard, Gano, Loudermilk, and Lawther A “rural garden cemetery” with many beautiful monuments and sculptures, two designed by Achille Canessa of Genoa, Italy

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Early Lights I have been doing lunges to prepare for the marathon of trips up and down our stairs to haul Christmas decorations from the attic.

We already have our outdoor lights up, but that’s because every year in my old neigh neighborhood, one overachievoverachiev er lit up our MICHELE VALDEZ HolPreston Hol low drag by midnight on Thanksgiving night – like an ode to Paul Revere that Christmas is coming.

The home had snowmen, elves, and a life-size sleigh with Santa.

There was so much pressure to erect, build, or inflate a Christmas character that we just had to move.

And, as a feminist, I had to take a stand against systemic sexism.

Where were the girl elves and female Frostys?

In our new neighborhood, I wanted to be the pace car.

For the last two years, our house has been ablaze in lights by mid-November. And, true to my word, our decor is gender-neutral, although I am considering adding a Nutcracker – which is a subtle nod to my equality issues.

So far, our neighbors have been silent on the premature lighting, but oddly enough, within minutes of our Aurora borealis luminescence, several other homes lit up too. Drats.

Inside our home, a holiday decorating miracle transpires.

I’ve seen the Hallmark movies where families adorn their tree serenaded by their jolly laughter. Not so in our house. I invite everyone to participate, but the kids, and most often my spouse, don’t achieve the proper BOD (balanced ornament distribution).

What’s worse is that nary a one is detail-minded as they casually place homemade ornaments on our fancy tree and fancy tree ornaments on the kid’s tree. How do such basic Christmas decorating rules evade them?

Despite their failings, I am a gift-giving gorilla.

Each year, we strategically announce that the year will be lean — 2021 has the pandemic, choked supplies chains, and rising chardonnay prices.

The urchins appear sympathetic to the parental dilemma of how much to give, and yet their lists of desirables match that of Tom Brady negotiating his next contract.

And, just like that, our family traditions emerge. It wouldn’t be Christmas unless I am stressed lighting, decorating, and shopping while the rest of the family bakes cookies, watches old movies, and waits for the magic of Christmas morning.

Michele Valdez, a slightly compulsive, mildly angry feminist, has four demanding adult children, an enthusiastic black lab, and a patient husband.

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TOP, FROM LEFT: Linda Friedmann (flight attendant), pilot Beverley Bass, Nicole Cardwell, and Silke Lessley (flight attendant) were on American Airlines Flight 49 on Sept. 11, 2001. (ALBERT YBARRA) Carol Newell, her granddaughter Channing Cardwell, and daughter, Nicole Cardwell attended a Canadian Consulate General reception on Oct. 19 ahead of the opening night performance of Come From Away at Bass Hall in Fort Worth. (PHOTO: RACHEL SNYDER)

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Rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com For Nicole Cardwell of University Park, Come From Away, the Broadway musical about the Canadian town that took in stranded air travelers after the 9/11 attacks, is more than just a show.

On Sept. 11, 2001, the then 23-yearold new college graduate was flying back to Dallas after visiting a friend in Florence, Italy.

Cardwell’s day started with a flight on a small plane from Italy to Paris. She gave up her aisle seat so a family could sit together.

“So, mid-air through that flight, a flight attendant came to tell me that the pilot wanted me to join him in the cockpit as a thank you for being kind to that family,” Cardwell said.

She stayed in the cockpit through landing to view the Eiffel Tower and Euro Disney.

“Anyway, I thought that was just kind of crazy because never again has anyone ever been asked to come in the cockpit to sit for flight and landing,” she said.

After a layover, she boarded American Airlines Flight 49, and over the Atlantic, a flight attendant approached her.

“He sits next to me and said, ‘I need you to remain calm,’ and he wanted to share some confidential information about what had happened in the United States … and we would be making an unexpected landing before we would continue on to Dallas, so it was scary, unsettling,” Cardwell said.

Shortly thereafter, the pilot, American

Airlines’ first female captain Beverley Bass, announced over the intercom that U.S. airspace had been shut down. The plane would make an emergency landing in Gander, Newfoundland.

Air traffic controllers landed about 48 planes in four hours, nearly doubling the size of the town.

“This is the moment to me that the goodness and kindness of man prevailed on 9/11. The people of Gander had a willingness to help others and put our needs above their own,” Cardwell said. “I was on my plane for 28 hours before we got off … when we loaded onto the school bus to leave the airport was the first-time passengers had heard anything of the real news of what had happened on 9/11. A male passenger read us the paper. There was not a dry eye on that bus.”

She called her mother, Carol Newell, an American Airlines flight attendant in 2001, and stayed at the Knights of Columbus bingo hall. Then on the third day, a Newfoundlander invited her and six other passengers to come over and stay.

Cardwell returned to Dallas on Sept. 15, 2001.

Cardwell, Newell, and Bass attended a reception hosted by the Canadian Consulate General ahead of the opening night performance of Come From Away on Oct. 19 at Bass Hall in Fort Worth.

It wasn’t the first time Cardwell had seen the show. She saw it in Dallas in March of 2020 before the pandemic stopped performances and in New York before that.

The people of Gander had a willingness to help others and put our needs above their own.

Nicole Cardwell

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Sports

SCOTS DON’T TAKE TEAM TENNIS DYNASTY FOR GRANTED In the Highland Park tennis trophy case, there’s always room for one more

way to the end.”

HP faced one unfamiliar obstacle when it lost a dual match against Southlake Carroll to wrap up the regular season. The Dragons won five three-set matches to hand the Scots their first fall defeat in more than six years.

“In hindsight, I think we’re glad we lost that match,” said senior Ray Saalfield. “It was a wake-up call, and we knew it couldn’t happen again.”

It takes the whole team to win state.

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Highland Park’s sixth consecutive Class 5A team tennis championship, won in October, gives the program a record 22 titles overall. (PHOTOS: COURTESY HPHS)

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

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ith six state championships in a row, Highland Park’s annual domination in team tennis seems like a foregone conclusion.

But as players and coaches are quick to point out, staying on top isn’t as easy as it looks. Such a dynasty comes with enhanced

expectations and meticulous preparation, on and off the court.

The Scots extended their state record by claiming their 22nd state title overall with a convincing 10-2 victory over Abilene Wylie in the Class 5A final.

“We had a pretty veteran team who had been through the wars,” said HP head coach Dan Holden. “They rose to the occasion and played really well. We peaked at

the right time.”

As usual, the Scots featured abundant depth and experience. They won five out of seven doubles matches against Wylie and took all five singles matches before reaching the decisive 10-point total.

“We have that one-match-at-a-time mentality. It takes the whole team to win state,” said senior Bella Rosas. “The atmosphere was great, and our team was supporting us all the

Five seniors provided leadership on a team that added morning practices to its usual routine this season, in addition to the usual afternoon workouts and additional training with private coaches.

“We set the bar high,” Holden said.

“We’ve earned this position. We knew everybody is going to give us their best shot.

Our kids embrace that.”

Now HP will turn its attention to the spring season, where team scores don’t count. The Scots have unfinished business from a year ago when they came up empty in all five divisions.

“With the depth we have on this team.

I think we’ve got a legitimate shot at two or three more state championships,” Holden said.

National Signing Day: HP Athletes Choose Colleges from Coast to Coast

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

Valentine’s teammate, Jack Rich, signed with George Washington in Washington, D.C. The slugging first baseman credits a recruiting video he made during the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Roger Clemens to Greg Swindell to Huston Street, the University of Texas baseball program has a legacy of pitchers who have thrived in the major leagues.

Collin Valentine hopes to be next.

Valentine signed with the Longhorns on Nov. 10 and was honored alongside 11 other High“D.C. is a great city,” said Rich, land Park senior athletes during a National Signing Day ceremony. who committed to the Colonials The lefthander committed to after visiting the campus a year Texas in the middle of his stellar ago. “It’s a great program with junior season at HP. His grandfa- great facilities.” ther, James Valentine, pitched at Three HP golfers signed, inrival Texas A&M. cluding Christian Clark and So“You look at the list of pitchers phie Biediger, who each will comwho have gone there and had suc- pete close to home at SMU. In cess, and it’s a no-brainer,” Valen- Clark’s case, that decision surtine said. “I’m thrilled for the op- prised even himself. portunity.”

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tournaments. “I’m super excited.”

HP swimmer Lindsey Hosch, who won a state title in the breaststroke last winter, signed with Texas. Two Scots volleyball standouts also signed, including Emily Hellmuth (Pepperdine) and Presley Wright, who will play beach volleyball at South Carolina.

Other HP college signees include

Bridget Stammel (tennis, Vanderbilt); Lizanne Boyer (tennis, Texas A&M); Liv Johnson (volleyball, Loyola Marymount); Braden Jirovec (baseball, University of Chicago); Preston Gamster (baseball, Paris Junior College); Elise Borders (soccer, Dallas Baptist); and Sydney Mayo (lacrosse, Lee University).

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HP Senior Looks to Pin Down Another Chance at State

Diminutive Cooper Chapman started wrestling as a 78-pound seventh grader

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

If Cooper Chapman suddenly experiences a growth spurt during his senior year at Highland Park, it could hamper his hopes of winning a state wrestling title.

Chapman has represented the Scots at the Class 5A state tournament in each of the last two years at 106 pounds, the lightest of the 14 varsity weight classes.

He’s really good about constant motion.

Tim Marzuola As a senior, he should hold an experience advantage because many wrestlers who start at 106 pounds grow into a heavier weight class. Chapman, however, is happy to stand pat in a sport where a few pounds can mean everything.

As a sophomore, Chapman was happy just getting to state.

Last year, he was disappointed after gaining a lead in both of his matches before eventually losing.

“I know what I need to change,”

FROM LEFT: Henry Hoy, Cooper Chapman, and Jake Waskey represented Highland Park at the Class 5A state wrestling tournament last season.

Cooper Chapman [right] excels in the lightest of 14 high school varsity weight classes. (PHOTOS: COURTESY HPHS) Chapman said. “Some people have never been before and don’t have the same experience.”

Chapman dabbled in other sports as a youngster but didn’t try wrestling until a cousin asked him to come to practice. Suddenly, the 78-pound seventh grader found his passion. While wrestling might commonly be associated with size and strength, Chapman relies primarily on speed and technique.

“He’s really good about constant motion,” said HP head coach Tim Marzuola. “He’s a super-hard worker.”

Indeed, Chapman trains with his club team two to three nights per week after finishing up practice at school. Earlier this year, he won his bracket at the Lonestar Nationals tournament in North Richland Hills. In October, he placed in the top 10 at the Brian Keck Memorial Preseason

Nationals in Des Moines, Iowa.

Chapman flourished last season for HP, pinning all but two of his opponents during the regular season in under a minute.

Many opponents forfeit at 106 because they don’t have anyone to fill the spot.

“It’s harder during the season because the opponents are less challenging,” Chapman said.

That’s why Marzuola intends to have him wrestle against

heavier foes early this year whenever possible.

“He expects a lot of himself, and we expect him to do well,” Marzuola said. “We want to get him as many tough matches this year as possible to get him tournament-ready.”

After graduating next spring, Chapman hopes to continue wrestling in college. The lowest weight class at that level is 125 pounds.

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Former Scot takes musical path to sell NYC real estate

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rowing up among the ivy-clad colonials and cross-gabled Tudors of University Park seems a far cry from Manhattan’s metropolitan hustle and highrise culture.

Even at our busiest, during the early autumn openers for SMU football or the late nights on Knox Street, there seems a clear difference between the pace of Park Cities and Park Avenue.

For one Highland Park High alumnus, both worlds serve to bookend a fascinating journey that began from his earliest days growing up in Dallas and led him to a fastpaced career selling luxury real estate within the Walldorf Astoria.

I loved growing up here. It’s an incredible foundation for doing just about anything in life.

Dan Tubb Meet Dan Tubb, a former defensive back for the Highland Park Scots and former sportswriter for this very publication.

“My main focus back then was to start for the Highland Park Scots,” he recalled.

Tubb has a lot of great memories growing up in the community.

“I loved growing up here,” he said. “It’s an incredible foundation for doing just about anything in life.”

After graduating from Highland Park, Tubb attended the University of Texas in

Dan Tubb is the senior director of sales for Towers of the Waldorf Astoria in New York City; Normally, real estate professionals don’t like to see words like “asbestos.” But when Dan Tubb (22) played football in 1980, that nickname belonged to him and other members of the Scots secondary. (PHOTOS: COURTESY DAN TUBB) Austin. He was highly involved in youth ministry and even had plans to attend seminary after getting his degree in psychology.

Then, his life took a different turn.

“I had a roommate who convinced me to sing,” he said. “We used to sing around the piano at my fraternity, and he said, ‘Dan, you’re really good.’”

Shortly after, Tubb joined the Longhorn Singers at UT and “caught the bug,” as he calls it. He did off-Broadway productions and finally decided to take his talents to the mecca of musical theater. With a full scholarship to the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, he landed in New York City.

For years, Tubb has lived and worked in NYC. He’s held residence everywhere from Hell’s Kitchen to Washington Heights.

He’s lived in four-floor walk-ups with six roommates and now lives in New Jersey with his family.

With so many transitions, he found a knack for house hunting. When he learned he could make money doing it, he was sold.

He walked into a Century 21 office one day and never looked back.

Cut to our current year, and Dan is still at it. He’s worked with everyone from Bon Jovi to Samuel L. Jackson and earned a starring role in the story of the Waldorf Astoria as the senior director of sales.

Having just celebrated its 90th anniversary in September, The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria are set for a new chapter to be penned with help from our own Highland Park alumnus.

“With 375 residences, this will be the first time people have an opportunity to own in this historic space,” Tubb said. “I’m thrilled to be a part of the journey.”

Of course, with former residents like Harry Truman and Elizabeth Taylor, Tubb is among great company on this ride.

Don’t just doodle during boring business meetings. Showcase that artistic talent in the office to inspire creativity.

Companies who participate in On My Own Time (OMOT), a trademarked corporate art competition from the Business Council for the Arts (BCA), use the program to engage, inspire, and create camaraderie for their employees.

“The program enriches our institution by showcasing the passions and talents of employees at every level of the organization and beyond our scientific and medical mission,” said Courtney Crothers, art curator for UT Southwestern Medical Center.

The hospital has participated in the competition for 19 years, she said. “Many employees participate every year; it’s a rewarding experience for everyone involved.”

Now in its 28th year, BCA’s On My Own Time (OMOT) links business and the arts in a collaborative exhibition of creativity from the home studios of those who are business professionals by day and talented artists by night.

From pilots to engineers and managers to salespeople, professionals in North Texas are writing, drawing, painting, sculpting, and making creative statements on their own time.

BCA touts several benefits of the competition. On My Own Time: • Sparks creativity and inclusion in the workplace • Connects workers from diverse personal and industry backgrounds • Enriches employee experience and strengthens company culture • Creates dialogue between employees and the arts community • Engages employees vertically and horizontally • Recognized creative talent – Staff report

After companies hold in-house or online exhibitions, the Business Council for the Arts showcases the best On My Own Time art entries at NorthPark Center and literary entries at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. (PHOTO: COURTESY BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS)

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Comings and Goings

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NorthPark Center The leather goods brand co-founded by Dallas natives and siblings Rae Liu and David Liu recently opened its first retail location with a pop-up shop.

The shop includes personalized gifts, bestselling handbags, travel bags, accessories, and an on-site monogramming service.

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COMING Thirsty Lion Gastropub and Grill

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A Classic Beauty 5138 Deloache Avenue $12,000,000 6 Bed / 7.2 Bath / 11,185 Sq.Ft. Alex Perry 214.926.0158 alex.perry@alliebeth.com

Home for the Holidays 6148 Averill Way #107E $405,000 2 Bed / 2 Bath / 1,881 Sq.Ft. Susan Baldwin 214.763.1591 susan.baldwin@alliebeth.com

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Enchanting Elegance 3132 Stanford Avenue — SOLD Private Sale 5 Bed / 5 Bath / 5,104 Sq.Ft. Susan Blackburn 214.912.2455 susan.blackburn@alliebeth.com

6507 Missy Drive $540,000 4 Bed / 2.1 Bath / 2,533 Sq.Ft.

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HOUSE OF THE MONTH 5335 Meaders Lane

Anthology of Highland Park, an 11-story assisted living community, is going up at 4215 Herschel Ave. (ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING: PRDG)

Anthology of Highland Park Tower Residents To Enjoy Sky-High Dining Another residential tower has begun going up near the Shops at Highland Park.

Cadence McShane Construction Company has broken ground on Anthology of Highland Park, a short walk west from Asian Mint, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Tulum on Oak Lawn Avenue.

The 11-story assisted living community in the 4000 block of Herschel Avenue will offer 121 units and penthouse dining.

“Not only are we excited to continue partnering with Anthology Senior Living, but we are excited to grow our multifamily presence in North Texas,” said Will Hodges, president of Cadence McShane. “This project will be a standout in our expanding portfolio.”

Cadence McShane also is building a 130-unit Anthology Senior Living development in Austin and renovating and expanding one in Houston.

The 130,000-square-foot Anthology of Highland Park, designed by PRDG, will include 24 memory care units on the second floor and 97 assisted living units on the remaining floors.

The assisted living units will include

eight studios, 53 one-bedroom, and 36 spacious two-bedroom/two-bath configurations.

Amenities will include a salon, theater, fitness center, library and pub with a fireplace, and top floor dining areas with unobstructed views of Dallas.

Outside, residents are provided with shaded, elevated terraces on floors two, three, and eleven.

Construction will also include below-grade and ground-level parking, providing 58 spaces for full-time residents. Additionally, the building will come with a backup generator in case of power failure.

The 28,700-square-foot site sits on a zero-lot-line in a residential neighborhood. Because of these tight quarters, Cadence McShane will utilize a luffing crane, ensuring the swing radius does not exceed the building footprint.

The project is slated for completion in June of 2023.

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With more than 12,000 square feet of interior living space, the four-bedroom (that could be seven bedrooms) home has gracious formals for entertaining. Still, it is also the perfect home

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Junior Symphony Ball Steering Committee Kickoff event drew students from across Dallas to the Meyerson Symphony Center in late October. (PHOTOS: CAROL VIG)

DALLAS TEENS TO PARTY WITH MUSICAL PURPOSE Junior Symphony Ball gears up for January fundraiser dance

By Payton Blalock People Newspapers

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he Junior Symphony Ball ( JSB), the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s longest-running fundraiser in its 64th year, attracts high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from over 35 area schools throughout Dallas.

Their purpose: to have fun while helping many North Texas students attend concerts, purchase instruments, and receive musical instruction.

“I think I heard about JSB from upperclassmen when I became a freshman in high school,” St. Mark’s School of Texas senior Nicholas Koch said. “I thought it was just a dance, but I didn’t realize there was such an important cause behind it,” Koch has been a member of the event’s steering committee since his freshmen year, and this year he decided to take his commitment to JSB a step further by becoming one of the seven co-

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chairs that organize and run the event.

The co-chairs aim to raise at least $200,000 for music education programs serving disadvantaged youth throughout North Texas.

“We all really liked the cause and thought it was important to support and spread the word,” said co-chair Ava Harberer of Highland Park High School.

Other co-chairs represent the Episcopal School of Dallas, Hockaday School, Jesuit Preparatory School of Dallas, Parish Episcopal High School, and Ursuline Academy.

Last year, profits from the dance exceeded the goal. The hope is that this year will be no different as chairs aim for a sellout.

To that end, the Steering Committee Kickoff event on Oct. 24 at the Meyerson Symphony Center served as an opportunity for students from different schools to get more involved and spread the word about the ball.

Over 600 students signed up for the Steering Committee, a potential

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I F YO U G O What: State of the Arts! Junior Symphony Ball, an evening with a DJ, live entertainment, dancing, raffles, and refreshments When: 7:30-11:30 p.m. Jan. 29, 2022 (doors close at 8:30 p.m.)

FROM LEFT: Ball chairs Nicholas Koch, Caroline Syler, Cade Jordan, Ava Haberer, Anne Rubi, James Click, and Peyton Plumlee at the Steering Committee Kickoff event. gateway to becoming a co-chair.

Committee members receive community service hours, and the kickoff event was worth up to five hours for those who brought canned food donations.

“Sophomore year, I joined the steering committee and also did it last year,” co-chair Anne Rubi of Hockaday said. “I wanted to get involved in this way to be a part and impact even more.”

The ball will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 29, 2022. Guys

should wear Texas tuxes, while the girls’ attire includes party dresses and cowboy boots.

The co-chairs are looking forward to the dance, but more importantly, to making a difference in their communities, Koch said.

“JSB is not a party with a cause, but a cause with a party.”

Payton Blalock, a sophomore at the Greenhill School, runs track, plays soccer, and is the managing editor of multimedia and a columnist for her campus newspaper.

Where: Gilley’s Dallas, 1135 Botham Jean Blvd. (southside ballroom) Who: High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors for the 2021- 2022 school year Tickets: $325 includes Steering Committee membership, an Underwriting ticket, and parents’ DSOL Membership; $125 general admission tickets go on sale after Jan. 1.

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Whirling, Twirling, Fly in The Air

Highland Park High’s Karianne Grove-Collins seeks to compete, entertain, inspire

By Sophia Wilson People Newspapers

Through a combination of dance struts, leaps, kicks, and baton throws, Highland Park High School’s only twirler enchants the wide-ranging audiences that watch her.

Freshman Karianne GroveCollins aims to entertain but also inspire.

“It’s fun to see kids who will hopefully be future twirlers in the following years,” Karianne said.

Twirling began for her as a shared family interest. Karianne first started classes when she was 4, trying to keep up with her older sister.

It’s overall great to get to know people while representing the school.

Karianne GroveCollins She continued occasionally from kindergarten on growing more serious even as her sister lost interest.

By sixth grade, she finally convinced her mom to let her pursue competitive twirling through Texas Touch of Class (TTOC) teams in 2018.

Karianne “did gymnastics and

Karianne Grove-Collins says twirling competitively through Texas Touch of Class teams prepared her to perform at Highland Park football games and pep rallies. (PHOTOS: CHRIS MCGATHEY) art before that and wouldn’t have had time to add another activity,” her mom, Gina Grove-Collins, said.

Karianne and her TTOC teammates perform both field and contest twirling. The five different age divisions of twirling require many years of rigorous training through four levels: novice, beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

TTOC even helped Karianne train through the difficulty of pursuing the sport during the Covid-19 lockdown.

She persistently practiced outside her two coaches’ houses and in the streets of her neighborhood

when gyms were closed.

Being a field performer at Highland Park is “a lot less stressful, and a lot freer” after her experience compiling many wins and awards as a contest performer, Karianne said.

That said, one of her more memorable performances came with its share of technical difficulties.

Her music initially wouldn’t play correctly at the Blacklight Communal Pep Rally at HPHS. Nonetheless, she held her position and composure.

To remain calm during strenuous situations, she knows, “it’s not

going to be difficult forever. In the moment, there’s nothing you can do, so just keep pushing, and in the end, it will work out,” Karianne said.

Another ritual she does to relieve nerves before performing is cracking her toes and shoulders.

Being the only twirler at the high school has opened opportunities to be a part of many different communities.

“I like the people, the band, and the color guard a lot,” Karianne said. “And the Belles are all really nice.”

The other campus activities support and accept her, making the

experience a positive and valuable one she hopes to continue throughout high school, she said.

“They sort of adopted me into their groups, and it’s overall great to get to know people while representing the school.”

Karianne hopes to motivate others to pursue their passions, even ones they must do alone.

“Keep going until you find what you like,” her mom said.

“Just don’t care if you are the only one doing it, as long as you enjoy it.”

Sophia Wilson is a senior at Highland Park High School who likes to write and dance.

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Ursuline Academy Debuts New Building

Renovations continue as Catholic all-girls campus prepares for future of learning

By Emilea McCutchan People Newspapers

Walnut Hill Lane should look different as Ursuline Academy expands and updates its campus.

The all-girls Catholic college preparatory, which began to expand and update its campus in September 2020, opened its East Campus building this fall, and renovations continue for its existing West Campus building.

Director of communications Valerie Oates said the changes anticipate the future while taking advantage of Ursuline’s innovative structure, curriculum, and education.

“The sisters have always been very innovative over the course of the history of Ursuline,” Oates said. “And I think it’s just the next chapter in that long history of new things and really trying to prepare to be the best — to provide excellence — in Catholic education.”

As of Oct. 28, 2021, “The Campaign for Ursuline: Act, Move, Believe” effort to fund programs, operations, endowment growth, and capital improvements has raised $72 million toward an $85 million goal.

Campus leaders anticipate beginning the final construction phase next summer and completing work in 2023.

The new 95,000-square-foot East Campus houses new humanities classrooms, visual arts studios, a 3D print studio, a new dining area, and soon, a theater. The

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: East Campus Entrance; Visual Arts Class; Megan Griffin with Honors English II. (PHOTOS: URSULINE ACADEMY OF DALLAS) existing West Campus building will include an updated dining area, administrative offices, a chapel, and student spaces for extracurriculars like volunteering and fitness.

“One of the great things about [East Campus] is the availability of extra space just beyond the classroom,” said social studies teacher Jeffrey Meyer.

Students can use that space to work in smaller groups before returning for class discussion, he said. “It just provides more space and [a] more inviting environment for learning.”

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better learning, English teacher Megan Griffin said.

“We know how light affects learning, right?” she said. “When you have light, it just — I don’t know — it changes your mood.

It changes your spirit [and] it changes your energy.”

Large whiteboards in the study spaces where students can meet with their friends allow them to practice math problems and conquer other assignments. The new dining area, called a distributed dining center, lets students and faculty grab a quick snack.

“My personal favorite is the distributed

dining, that I can go and have lunch with my colleagues outside,” Griffin said.

Adjustable desks are also a student favorite.

“The desks are great because they rise to the level if a student wants to stand as they’re doing their reading or typing or anything like that,” Meyer said.

Oates said the school appreciates the continued support from the Ursuline community.

“So many good things that are still coming,” Oates said. “They have made it possible.”

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Who can (ZZ) top Billy Gibbons as a rockin’ Texas classroom guest, godfather?

By Rachel Snyder

Rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com After a recent visit to see his godson, Greyson Kennedy, a second-grader at Bradfield Elementary School, and reading to the class, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top fame joked to a friend, “I’ve done a lot of things in my life, but I’ve never done that.”

“On my way to surprise young godson, Greyson Kennedy, the Bradfield Elementary experience was definitely a first in the world of the second,” Gibbons said. “Second graders, that is!”

The guitarist made a surprise visit to Caroline Fischer’s class in October and, fittingly, read Rock’ N’ Roll Band by Shel Silverstein.

Billy was a natural fit to become Greyson’s godfather to make sure the boy was raised as Texan as could be.

Marklen Kennedy “In August, my second-grade student Greyson Kennedy and I were casually chatting at recess, and he told me Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top was his godfather, and he asked if I knew him. He was shocked to know that not only did I know of ZZ Top, but I liked listening to their music!

Guest reader Billy Gibbons visits Caroline Fischer’s second-grade class at Bradfield Elementary. (PHOTOS: MARKLEN KENNEDY) Greyson promised he’d get Billy to visit our class this year,” Fischer said. “You can imagine how shocked I was to receive a voice message out of the blue really late last Wednesday night from Greyson’s father Marklen and Billy Gibbons saying they’d like to visit my classroom and could I give them a call.”

Greyson’s father, Marklen, a Houston native, film and TV producer, and former SMU football player, has known Gibbons for

about 30 years – since he was a sophomore in college.

“Billy has been a part of both kids’ lives since they were born,” Marklen said. “Billy was a natural fit to become Greyson’s godfather to make sure the boy was raised as Texan as could be.”

While at Bradfield, Gibbons also signed Bradfield principal Regina Dumar’s guitar.

“Welcoming Mr. Billy Gibbons to Bradfield was such a memorable experience.

Guest readers always help us encourage a love of reading in our students,” Dumar said.

After he visited the school, Gibbons participated in the coin toss before SMU’s game against Tulane.

“We went straight from Bradfield to SMU to shoot videos and things for the football game Thursday night so he could do the coin toss,” Marklen said. “G stood by his side on national television. I couldn’t be more of a proud father.”

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Find Inspiration From Park Cities Homes

Armstrong Bradfield Preschool Association’s annual tour is back

3921 Windsor Ave. (PHOTO: JOHN CAIN PHOTOGRAPHY)

4311 Arcady Ave. (PHOTO: NATHAN SCHRODER) After a hiatus last year because of the pandemic, the Armstrong Bradfield Preschool Association Home tour will return for its 22nd year on Dec. 3.

The main fundraiser for the Armstrong-Bradfield Preschool Association has raised more than $1 million in the last 20 years for the kindergarten and firstgrade classes at Armstrong and Bradfield elementary schools.

“The Armstrong Bradfield Preschool Association is very excited to get back to hosting its annual tour after being forced to take a year off due to the pandemic,” co-chair Diana Oates said. “We have four amazing homes that not only showcase

the variety of architecture in the neighborhood, but the talented homemakers, designers, and landscapers as well.”

This year’s tour features four Park Cities homes: • A renovated Frenchstyle home on Arcady Avenue that features design work by the owner and Illinois-based designer Shelley Johnstone; • A home on Maplewood Avenue remodeled by Jan Showers and recently featured in Luxe Interiors, Texas; • A Colonial Revival on Potomac Avenue originally built

by Hal Thomson; • And a newer construction

3637 Maplewood Ave. (PHOTO: STEPHEN KARLISCH)

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What: Armstrong Bradfield Preschool Association Homes for the Holidays Home Tour

3926 Potomac Ave. (PHOTO: SEAN GALLAGHER) on Windsor Avenue built in 2001 that has since undergone extensive renovation with spaces styled by designer Kristen Woolery.

“This tour offers guests everything from a beautifully renovated George Marble French Country to a historic

Hal Thomson and everything in between,” Oates said. “Whether your style skews traditional, transitional, or even more modern, we are convinced that you will leave the tour inspired to take on that home project that you’ve been putting off.”

– Staff report

When: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dec. 3 Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Find them at the Tom Thumb locations in Snider Plaza, Preston Center, and Inwood Road at University Boulevard or visit armstrongbradfield.com.

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WHAT IS GOING ON IN HPISD? HPISD has long been recognized nationally for its excellence.

That storied tradition continues in extracurricular activities, but academics are on the decline.

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36 December 2021 | parkcitiespeople.com in jail for days, weeks, or even months before seeing a judge or meeting an attorney, according to Ending Injustice: Solving the Initial Appearance Crisis.

“Without the guarantee of a prompt post-arrest court appearance and the assistance of a lawyer, the Supreme Court has failed to protect two pillars of our justice system, the Due Process right to access to the courts and the Sixth Amendment right to counsel,” center director Pamela Metzger said.

Find the full report at DeasonCenter.org.

The new Katy and Kyle Miller Courtyard, an oasis along Bishop Boulevard, will allow students, faculty, staff, visitors, and corporate partners to gather for lunch, study sessions, discussions, and formal events. FROM TOP: Katy A. and Kyle Miller, Kim and Bill Shaddock (PHOTOS: COURTESY SMU)

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A $5 million gift to SMU’s Edwin L. Cox School of Business will create the Katy and Kyle Miller Courtyard, a place for faculty, staff, students, and visitors to exchange ideas, form friendships, and build business associations.

The gift from Katy A. and Kyle Miller follows a $6 million one from Kim and Bill Shaddock to establish Shaddock Hall, including flexible spaces, a dedicated business library reading room, expansive classrooms, the dean’s boardroom, a 20-seat conference room, and other offices.

SMU has now raised $90 million for the significant expansion and renovation of the Cox School and aims to raise the final $30 million needed to break ground on the project

by April 2022.

As a Nasher Haemisegger Fellow, Ted Russell is spending two years as an ambassador for SMU DataArts, a national research center based Ted Russell at the Meadows School of the Arts.

“I’m looking forward to serving as an intellectual partner for this respected and influential institution, especially in the era of big data when analysis can help the arts sector better understand organizational health and advance movements for equity,” Russell said.

At the Rainin Foundation, he provides strategic direction, supporting diverse, visionary artists and collaborating with artists,

partners, and funders.

Russell also chairs the board of Grantmakers in the Arts, which brings together public and private arts and culture funders.

Unspeedy trials “Justice delayed is justice denied” goes a well-known legal maxim.

According to a study f rom SMU Dedman School of Pamela Metzger Law’s Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center, that proves particularly true when defendants’ initial court appearances get delayed.

After arrest, a detained person can wait

Weekday pills College students who misuse prescription drugs do so more often during the week and when they are alone at home, according to a recent study Chrystyna Kouros published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence.

The study asked students at a large midwestern university whether they used medications in ways doctors did not intend, such as changing allowed dosages and frequency or using another’s prescription medication.

“Whereas other studies have shown that alcohol use, and to some extent marijuana use, is most likely to occur in social situations with peers and on the weekends, we found that the context of prescription drug misuse appears to be different,” co-author Chrystyna D. Kouros said.

Kouros, an associate professor, directs the Family Health & Development Lab in SMU’s Department of Psychology. The study’s title is College-based social and situational predictors of real-time prescription drug misuse in daily life.

– Compiled by William Taylor

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Society

CATTLE BARON’S BALL ENJOYS BIG NIGHT FOR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Committee (PHOTOS: TAMYTHA CAMERON AND CELESTE CASS)

Dierks Bentley

Dean and Wanda Fearing

Cole Swindell

Diana Hamilton, Deborah Ferguson, and Heather Randall

Greg and Kim Hext, with Kevin Dahlberg

After the pandemic scooted fundraising online last year, Cattle Baron’s Ball ‘doubled down’ this year with record attendance and fundraising.

A record 2,400 guests, clad in boots and bling, enjoyed cocktails, buffet dinner, raffles, photo booths, gaming, mechanical bull riding, and auctions at the Oct. 23 event at Gilley’s Dallas.

The live auction raised a record $980,000 and the event raised a total of $3.6 million.

Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society to fund research.

The 2020 co-chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall returned in those roles for 2021, as did entertainer Dierks Bentley. He took the main stage after the live auction to a standing-room-only crowd.

– Staff report

Looking Ahead Signature Chefs Auction The March of Dimes Dallas is gearing up for the Signature Chefs Auction at 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at Venue Forty50 in Addison with a lineup sure to whet your appetite.

The chefs include Luke Rogers, of Cathedral Bistro; Nick Dean, of Furlough Kitchen, Haywire, and The Heritage Table; private chef Armando Perez; Daniel Rosales, of Rosaniel Desserts; Ray Skradzinski, of Republic Texas Tavern; Michael Conrad Tavarez, of Picadera; and Chris Vogeli, of III Forks. Visit signaturechefs.marchofdimes.org.

Unsung Hero Award During four decades in Dallas, broadcaster Scott Murray has helped raise money for hundreds of organizations.

But on Dec. 3, the former NBC TV sports director/anchor won’t be the emcee. That role goes to Jim Keyes, who will preside as The Scholarship Fund and the University of North Texas/Dallas present the inaugural Unsung Hero Award to Murray.

The Dec. 3 event from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Briscoe Carpenter Pavilion at Fair Park also will serve as a fund-raiser to help Dallas area students attend college.

Visit thescholarshipfund.org.

BMW Dallas Marathon Festival The BMW Dallas Marathon Festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year at Dallas City Hall Plaza, the site of the start and finish lines of all 10 events.

The weekend-long festival, which benefits Scottish Rite for Children, expects to attract more than 20,000 runners from all 50 states and more than 10 countries. Activities begin at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 and 8:30 a.m. Dec. 11 and 12. Visit bmwdallasmarathon.com.

– Compiled by William Taylor

CLOCKWISE: The 2019 Texas Chef of the Year Luke Rogers, of Cathedral Bistro, won the 2020 Iron Fork Chef Competition. (PHOTO: COURTESY THE MARCH OF DIMES) STANDING, FROM LEFT: Bob Hopkins, Scott Murray, Bob Mong, Hank Alterman, and Michael Williams. SEATED: Monica Williams and Donna Williams. (PHOTO: COURTESY THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND) FROM LEFT: Robert Walker, Paul Lambert, Mayor Eric Johnson, Mark Rybczyk, Monica Paul, and Dr. Logan Sherman. (PHOTO: COURTESY BMW DALLAS MARATHON)

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KidneyTexas’ Luncheon With a Long Name Turns 22

The Late Mrs. Helga Feldman Sydney Helbing, Shanon Jones, Anne Helbing, Ramona Jones, Julie Jones Oles, Brooke Broscious, and Sterling O’Hara

Maisie Heiken, Courtney Nall, and Yon Jorden

Marena Gault, Kim Noltemy, and Bonnie Uzelac

Betty Ann Hunter, Joan Wynne, Patty Jo Turner, Jan Walter, and Louise Ford

Jeff and Rose Gault

Dustin Holcomb and Nerissa Von Helpenstill

David and Natalie Taylor

PHOTOS BY DANA DRIENSKY AND DANIEL DRIENSKY

Through 22 years of annual luncheons, KidneyTexas Inc. underwriters and volunteers have raised more than $3.7 million for local efforts to improve the ability to diagnose and manage kidney disease.

This year’s The Runway Report Our Sole Mission: Transformations Luncheon and Fashion Show, presented by the Late Helga Feldman and chaired by Courtney Nall, brought friends and family together with business and community leaders on Sept. 21 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. Natalie and David Taylor were honorary chairs.

The morning began with a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception while guests bid in the silent auction. A luncheon followed along with Tootsies floor-level fashion presentation produced by Jan Strimple.

This year’s beneficiaries included Children’s Medical Center Foundation, National Kidney Foundation/Camp Reynal, Texas Health Resources Foundation, and Southwest Transplant Alliance.

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Art For Advocacy Auctions Bring Healing to The Abused

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More than 600 charity-minded aesthetes celebrated the transformative healing power of art on Sept. 25 at General Datatech on Ambassador Row while raising funds and awareness for Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center in record-shattering – be bold, be bright, be brave – style.

Art for Advocacy, hosted by Stephanie and John Roberts, included cocktails, a silent art auction featuring 73 works, a seated dinner, a five-piece live art auction, and a dance party.

The evening co-chaired by Abby Evans, Dawn Hennessey, and Ellis Thomas with honorary chairs Shelley and Imad Anbouba raised a record $730,000 from ticket sales and sponsorships plus $515,000 from the auctions and champagne sips. One artwork, a piece by Mary Vernon, sold for $45,000.

Funds raised help DCAC fight child abuse by providing healing to families and children impacted.

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Party Hopping A milestone birthday Ventana by Buckner, which opened in 2019, celebrated the birthday of Virginia Justine McEwen, its first resident to turn 100.

The Glen skilled nursing care center resident born on Oct. 30, 1921, in South Bridge, Massachusetts, has lived in Dallas since 1978. She attends Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church.

So much style The 12th annual Burgers + Burgundy, presented by Chef John Tesar and Terri Provencal with event chair Al James on Oct. 8, brought fashion-forward individuals to Peace Plaza at Cathedral of Hope to DIFFA/Dallas (The Dallas Chapter of Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS).

Organizers introduced the 2021-2022 DIFFA/Dallas Style Council Ambassadors: Alison Volk, Chris Angelle, David Dummer, David Putnam, David Weir, JD Miller, Ken Weber, Kimberly Alexander, Neil Thomas, and Yana Greenstein.

This year’s DIFFA Legends are Carol Hatton, Darin Kunz, Don Gaiser, Greg Johnson, Mai Caldwell, Nickki St. George, Ralph Randall, Shayne Robinson, and Simona Beal.

Teed off at OU Never mind the Boomer Sooner ending. At least Oct. 8 got off to a good start for Longhorn faithful like Dallas Texas Exes leader Ken Capps.

The long-time Park Cities resident who now lives in Devonshire gathered with former U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and University of Texas President Jay

Hartzell at the President’s Brunch before the Texas-Oklahoma game at Dallas Fair Park.

Hartzell served as the honorary chairman of the 33rd annual Get Teed Off at OU Golf Classic, which Capps first organized in 1987 to raise scholarship money for Dallas students to attend UT-Austin.

Drive like a spy Guests arrived in Aston Martins on Oct. 5 at the iconic Dallas Inwood Theater to see Bond, James Bond.

Aston Martin Dallas, part of Avondale’s Premier Collection, showcased the 2021 DB11 and DBX at the private premiere of the 25th James Bond film, No Time to Die. The latest 007 film features four iconic Aston Martin models. The Aston Martin Valhalla debuts as a first-time showcase in the movie, while the DB5, the classic Aston Martin V8, and the super GT - DBS return as seen in previous 007 films.

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Chistopher Nelson, Jeffrey Stoltz (Photo: Danny Campbell)

Kay Bailey Hutchison, Jay Hartzell, and Ken Capps (Photo: Courtesy Ken Capps)

More than 100 golfers, sponsors, and CC Young Senior Living community staff gathered Oct. 4 on the links for the annual Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt CC Young Classic Golf Tournament, reception, and dinner at Bent Tree Country Club.

Players enjoyed margaritas while playing course-side games such as “Sand Trap” and “Guess the Tee.” Proceeds benefit the CC Young Benevolence Fund, which helps seniors who outlive their assets.

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Crystal Charity Ball CRYSTAL CHARITY BALL TAKES INSPIRATION FROM ACROSS THE POND

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: The 2019 Crystal Charity Ball had a “South American Mosaic” theme. (PHOTO: DANA DRIENSKY AND HOLT HAYNSWORTH) Crystal Charity Ball chairman Leslie Diers and fashion show chairman Lisa Cooley. (PHOTO: TAMYTHA CAMERON)

By Rachel Snyder

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he ‘grand dame’ of Dallas’ galas will return in person this year after the pandemic took the Crystal Charity Ball’s fundraising online last year.

That’s not to say there won’t be a way to support this year’s beneficiaries for those who don’t attend in person. This year’s event chair Leslie Diers said the silent auction items would be available to bid on online as well.

“For those that don’t attend the ball or that are still not comfortable to attend the ball, we wanted to make the silent auction available to all of our donors,” she said.

“People will be bidding at the ball actually on their mobile devices versus the old-fashioned way of bidding stickers like we traditionally do at Crystal Charity.”

Since 1953, the Crystal Charity Ball has distributed $149,387,669 to various children’s charities in Dallas County. Diers has

chaired the silent auction, chaired the children’s book, and served as underwriting chair, among other roles, during her 11 years as an active member of Crystal Charity Ball.

You will feel the grandeur of Britain as you’re entering into the hotel, and you’ll feel the fun and vibrancy of the ‘60s when you enter into the ballroom.

Leslie Diers “All nonprofits have had a pretty tough go. Not only have they been asked to help more people, but their main source of fundraising through their own personal events and things of that nature have been either

canceled or gone virtual,” Diers said of the pandemic. “It remains, obviously, very important to continue supporting as many nonprofits as we possibly can, and we’re delighted that we were able to choose eight this year and to help the eight that we are helping. It means a great deal to them; it means a great deal to us.”

This year, the funds will benefit Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation, Cafe Momentum, Dallas CASA, Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, Dallas Symphony Association Inc., Network of Community Ministries, Phoenix House Texas, and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.

Many have had to cancel or delay international trips in addition to glitzy galas in the last 18 months, and this year’s ball theme — Peace Love London — takes a bit of inspiration from across the pond.

Diers said organizers had planned for a theme of Majestic Britannia last year, and she put her spin on a British-inspired theme this year.

“With everything that had been going on in the world over the past two years, we decided we wanted something that was really fun and uplifting and lively and colorful and joyous because we all need that right now,” she said. “You will feel the grandeur of Britain as you’re entering into the hotel, and you’ll feel the fun and vibrancy of the ’60s when you enter into the ballroom.”

C RY S TA L C H A R I T Y B A L L When: Dec. 4 Where: Hilton Anatole Online: crystalcharityball.org More: $149 million + distributed to more than 100 children’s charities since 1953.

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BENEFICIARIES The Commitment: $936,831 The Tiniest Texans program at Baylor Scott & White Health focuses on caring for babies born less than 28 weeks or weighing less than 2.2 pounds. Funds will be used for ventilators and monitoring equipment, specialized training, and a nurse navigator.

This project will help 60-75 babies annually achieve the highest long-term quality of life.

salaries and the purchase of youth instruments for the expansion of the Southern Residency Youth Education Project.

Through a partnership with Dallas ISD, the DSO delivers music education through three programs: Young Musicians, Young Strings, and Youth Concerts.

Network of Community Ministries

The Commitment: $506,625 The internship program at Cafe Momentum provides education, workforce development, counseling, and wraparound social support for justice-involved Dallas County youth. Funds will be used over three years in support of the educational initiatives, homeschool programming, and workforce development intern wages. More than 150 adjudicated teens will be served.

The Commitment: $926,635 The non-denominational, community-based organization serves nearly 30,000 individuals annually. Funding for three years will provide food, support salaries, and specialized truck equipment to serve food-insecure children in the Richardson ISD. The Mobile Pantry will expand to eight new sites in RISD and childcare facilities. Funds will also be used to expand the Educators Classroom Food Supply, giving teachers an opportunity to pick up nutritional snacks to keep in their classroom for food insecure students.

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The Commitment: $396,000 Dallas CASA advocates in the community and the courtroom for children in foster care. Funds will support the professional training and supervision of court-appointed advocates who focus on meeting the heightened needs of 198 teens Dallas CASA will serve.

Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center

The Commitment: $1 million The center’s mission is to improve the lives of abused children in Dallas County and to provide national leadership on child abuse issues. Funds will support the salaries of the DCAC trained staff who will provide specialized holistic, child-centered services through Forensic Interview, Family Advocacy, and Mental Health Therapy programs.

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The Commitment: $750,000 Funds will be used for teaching artists’

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The Commitment: $375,000 The addiction treatment and prevention service provider has provided services in Texas since 1995. Funds will be used over three years at the Hill A. Feinberg Academy to fill the funding gap for the cost of intensive residential treatment for substance use and mental health conditions for the uninsured and underinsured.

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The Commitment: $500,000 The pediatric care center was established in 1921 to provide medical care to children with polio. Now, Scottish Rite is a leading pediatric care center specializing in the treatment of orthopedic conditions, neurological disorders, and sports injuries. All services are provided regardless of ability to pay. Funds will be used to renovate the hospital’s Day Surgery center, last updated nearly 40 years ago.

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AN ICU DOCTOR’S TALES FROM THE COVID-19 FRONT LINES

Zachary Dreyfuss tackles the difficult conversations with patients’ relatives

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r. Zachary Dreyfuss’ work as a pulmonary and critical care physician in ICUs has put him squarely in the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

His job includes managing critically ill patients who are on ventilators and having conversations about care with families.

“A lot of the therapies I do can prolong someone’s life, but it in no way guarantees any quality of life, so I kind of help lead those conversations with families,” Dreyfuss said. “And what’s been really hard during the beginning part of this pandemic – really I’d say about 90% of it – has been having these conversations over the phone or over some form of video chat.

“Because of how contagious this disease is, we weren’t obviously having any visitors in the hospital,” he said. “We’re trying to protect the community, and at the same time, people didn’t see it that way, and it’s not that I was trying to keep people from seeing their loved ones, it was more, you know, this is a public health crisis.”

He added that some COVID patients also tended to require resources like ventilators longer than health professionals see

We’re all burned out for sure. So, for me, it was just focusing on family and just focusing on just spending quality time.

Dr. Zachary Dreyfuss Dr. Zachary Dreyfuss, here with his wife, Joanna Dreyfuss, credits quality family time with helping him face the stresses of caring for COVID-19 patients and their loved ones.

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with other diseases.

“They were so sick, and they just wouldn’t get better – they wouldn’t get worse – but they would stay really, really sick for a long time, and, you know, the body can only stay critically ill for so long before something else fails or something else happens,” Dreyfuss said.

He said politicization has further complicated COVID response.

“I don’t care about politics; I just care about taking care of patients,” Dreyfuss said.

“I’ll say, look, every single living president has gotten the vaccination … so it doesn’t matter about their party affiliation; they still got it.

To me, it’s obviously not about politics.”

He said the job has been taxing physically and emotionally at times, but he gets through with support from his family. He and his wife, Joanna, were named among People Newspapers 20 Under 40 in 2020. She also works in healthcare in obstetrics/gynecology.

“You can’t show up with this job not ready to give 110%. It requires a lot mentally, emotionally,” Dreyfuss said. “People noticed that I was just drained and that I was just tired, but there’s no one else for this – such a special job, and so you just have to kind of push through.”

Part of coping is not bringing the work home, he said. “We’re all burned out for sure.

So, for me, it was just focusing on family and just focusing on just spending quality time.”

PANDEMIC MADE PERSONAL This is the second in a series we’re planning about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on families in our community. Visit www. peoplenewspapers.com/submit-atip/ to share your story.

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Young Strings quartet, photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and exclusive store promotions. Shoppers may also support the Salvation Army Bell Ringers and Community Partners of Dallas’ Toy Drive.

Highland Park Landmark Tree Lighting When: 6-8 p.m. Dec. 2 Where: Armstrong Parkway and Preston Road The tree lighting will return in person with seasonal treats, a balloon artist, holiday music, a photo booth, and an opportunity to donate to “Toys for Tots.” Mayor Margo Goodwin will deliver remarks and light the tree with a special guest at 7 p.m.

Trains at NorthPark When: Nov. 13-Jan. 2, 2022.

Where: second level of NorthPark

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Virtual Visits with NorthPark’s Santa When: Nov. 26-Dec. 23 Where: Online Admission: Donation to Children’s Health starting at $25 Enjoy private conversations with Santa live from his cozy home at the North Pole along with a shareable, commemorative photo and video. Visit northparkcenter.com.

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Christmas Gifts: Homemade Cookies Earn Santa’s Approval When I begin planning my holiday gifting, one of my first thoughts is cookies.

For almost as long as I can remember, I’ve baked Christmas cookies by the hundreds, wrapped, and carefully shipped them to family and friends near and far.

Selecting cookie recipes and shapes that won’t break and crumCHRISTY ROST ble during shipping is the key to successful gifting by mail.

I avoid delicate butter cookies and sugar cookies with intricate designs such as reindeer antlers that will break off with the first bump.

For sugar cookies, I stick with rounded shapes, wrap two identical cookies back-to-back in parchment or wax paper, and gently layer them in metal cookie tins with crumpled paper in the bottom and at the top to absorb rough handling.

I developed the recipe for Heavenly Sand Tarts for my third cookbook, Celebrating Home: A Handbook for Gracious Living (Bright Sky Press, 2012). Because I flatten each cookie slightly before baking, I’ve found they ship well. These buttery almond cookies have a texture reminiscent of shortbread and a dusting of snowy confectioners’ sugar, so they look very Christmas-y.

When I was testing the recipe for my book, I gave a plate of the cookies to a friend and told her they were called sand tarts. The next day, her husband replied they were too heavenly for that nondescript name, so he would call them

Heavenly Sand Tarts.

The new name became official.

Another reason I love these cookies is they bake beautifully at both low and high altitudes. For readers who routinely travel to the mountains for Christmas, you probably know the frustration and disappointment of baking favorite holiday cookies only to end up with flat, molten mounds stuck to the cookie tray. I promise if you adjust the placement of the oven rack and the baking time, you’ll have sand tarts even Santa would love. Merry Christmas!

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John Phifer Marrs learned the joy of having beautiful things from his grandmother and turned that passion into a career in interior design and, more recently, writing.

His first book, Interior for Collectors, is an inspirational guide for displaying collections exquisitely.

Marrs found himself displaying clients’ collections over the years and developed a passion for the unique objects that others collect.

Rather than writing what Marrs calls “another coffee table book on decorating,” he chose to take this distinctive part of designing and share stories and expertise of collections that he has worked with in his home as well as those of clients in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow.

“Design to me is figuring out how the client wanted to live and elevating their living situation; making it the most attractive it could be and seeing through their eyes and not just mine,” Marrs said.

Keeping this in mind, Marrs likes to notice when clients have collections that they did not even realize they had. He calls them forced collections – ones that so happened to appear over time, whether as gifts or passed down through generations.

When a client has multiple items that

could make up a collection, gathering them and displaying them in a beautiful arrangement is his specialty.

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What’s Marrs’ favorite personal collection? Picking just one was difficult, he said.

A collection can vary on your season of life and way of living, Marrs said. “What you collect when you’re 20 might not be what you collect when you’re 50.”

What used to be in his ranch-style home – a collection of tole trays – are now replaced with a grouping of beautiful art in his high-rise home.

“The whole thing is how you live with your collections. That’s what I’m fascinated with,” he said. “But if you want to incorporate a collection into your home, I think that is a special request and a special situation.”

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TOP: Neutral colors and India-inspired patterns bridge the gap between modern and traditional in this formal living room, so art deco chairs can comfortably coexist with the incense burners, Syrian tables, and foo dog statues. BOTTOM: New fabric and a high-gloss lacquer give these antique Victorian chairs a fresh look. (PHOTOS: MICHAEL HUNTER)

Careful Use of Antiques Can Add Charm Without Dating a Home There are many reasons to love antiques. They bring their decades, or even centuries, of history into your home.

Antiques are also hand-made with high-quality craftsmanship and built to last.

That said, I’ve MARGARET talked to many CHAMBERS homeowners who are concerned that their antiques will date their homes. To these people, I would make the following recommendations: Use fresh, modern colors for your wall colors and fabrics. Rooms are increasingly becoming simple, light, and airy, so choosing light wall colors and area rugs is a good idea. Right now, touches of gold are also popular in contemporary homes.

Use fewer antiques. I generally recommend five antiques per room. For a trendy look, try displaying your antique accessories on Lucite bases.

Instead of using all brown wood furniture, add in painted pieces, lacquered pieces, and pieces with a tiny bit of antiquing over their paint.

Dark, heavy draperies are out. Nowadays, my firm uses light draperies with trim, even in traditional homes.

Now is the time to update your antique lamps with new shades. Right now, it’s popular to use patterned shades with

a touch of trim. I also recommend mixing in some modern lamps with your antique lamps.

Putting up a few modern art pieces in a room with antiques is a great way to give your room a contemporary edge.

Remember that you don’t always have to have a rug in the room. Lately, I don’t like to use rugs in dining rooms. Also, dark rugs and colorful oriental rugs are outdated. Roll up your older rugs for now and replace them with sisal rugs, which are popular for their textural quality, or muted oriental rugs.

My firm will often take our clients’ antique chairs and reupholster them in a modern fabric. However, if you don’t want to reupholster a chair, consider using a charming slipcover instead.

Even if contemporary and transitional interior designs are all the rage, antiques add just as much charm to a room today as ever. An experienced designer will know how to incorporate your best antiques into a room while appealing to modern-day design trends.

Hopefully, with these tips, you’ll be able to bring out the best of your prized collections.

Margaret Chambers, a registered interior designer (RID) and member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), leads Chambers Interiors and Associates. Her colleague Caitlin Crowley helped edit this column. Find more design advice at chambersinteriors.com/blog.

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4255 Cochran Chapel was one of the many off market properties sold by the team in 2021 with the team representing both sides of the transaction.

With the real estate market at record low inventory levels, getting in front of the good opportunities early and quickly is more critical than ever for those looking to find that sought after home. The synergistic collaboration of the 9-agent Perry-Miller Streiff Group has propelled them to the #1 ranking according to the Wall Street Journal’s Real Trends in all of North Texas by getting their clients in front of the most sought-after homes…first. Over a quarter of the homes sold by the Perry-Miller Streiff Group in 2021 were off-market.

“This holiday season is a terrific time to get connected with opportunities that are being prepared for offering in 2022”, says Ryan Streiff, group co-founder. “You need a buy-side representative that is going to be proactive in his or her approach to get to the opportunities in the market place. One of the best ways to get access to great houses is to solicit the help of agents that are getting the great listings.”

The Perry-Miller Streiff Group certainly has some incredible listings, and a track record of getting top dollar for the sellers they represent. Total sales/pendings for 2021 will surpass $285 million, exceeding their previous record setting 2020 production by nearly 70%.

Networking with other top producing agents is also an essential aspect of effective house hunting. The networks of the 9 high volume agents at the PerryMiller Streiff Group come together to offer unparalleled access to exclusive opportunities for the clients they service.

Contact the Perry-Miller Streiff Group today to discuss getting your property prepared for market before the highly anticipated spring selling season, or to get connected to terrific listings. Visit DPMFineHomes. com to learn more or call 214.799.1488.

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Creek, Knox-Travis and Uptown, this is the new definition of luxury.

4205 Buena Vista Street #301 is represented by Faisal Halum for $7,000,000. Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, founded in the Park Cities in 1960, represents luxury homes, high-rises, ranches, land and commercial properties.

Its briggsfreeman.com website is a cutting-edge portal featuring properties, neighborhoods, schools, virtual tours, architecture guides and more.

to collapse. The low inventory and low

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Drive designed by Anton Korn is poised

interest rates fueled a buying frenzy during the pandemic that saw thousands of homes selling higher than list price. Bidding wars prompted more cash deals and appraisal waivers to close the deal. Now,

property market next year, according to a recent edition of The Allmanac, a weekly

builder has just purchased one of the last large sites in the Craig Ranch development.

The land that Davis Development picked

allows for 60 units per acre, and two apartment complexes are planned.

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and that has caused a number of deals

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remains at low levels while buyer demand is strong.

4. Many people are still working from home, which means they may want more space, home offices, or a change of

decorating the dining room for dinner

gathering.

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If walkability is front of mind for you, make sure to tour 3305 Rankin St. Living As the old tune goes, there’s no place

just steps from SMU and Snider Plaza,

like home for the holidays. Soon, the

you can quickly get to football games or

temperatures will chill and a twinkle of

breezily enjoy a lunch out with friends.

intangible magic will fill the air as dreams

Built in 2013, the University Park home

of festive gatherings come into view. With

spanning 5,138 square feet is a treat in

no work needed and no fuss, Allie Beth

itself. Whether you are frosting cookies

Allman & Associates offers homes are

with the kids in the kitchen or hosting a

ready for all your memorable occasions.

formal cocktail party, every moment can

A circa-1920 home at 3521 Beverly

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be a joy.

To understand the caliber of Dallas

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estates the firm is entrusted to represent, come explore two of their exquisite current listings.

Highland Park’s 3644 Beverly Drive is

scenery. With more flexible work schedules

on the market, a home that has welcomed

and less travel during the holidays, many

presidents and heads of states in its

prospective buyers may use the extra time

history. The main residence dates back

to search for a new home.

to 1923 while the guesthouse was built in

5. Consumers who shop for a home Tis the season to sell your home.

9,714-square-foot

from the wine cellar for a special holiday

Highway 121 and west of Alma. Zoning

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sophisticated,

floorplan seen today. Just imagine

the many fireplaces or selecting a bottle

up is an 11-plus-acre site north of State

below their agreed-upon sales prices,

the

was down from 19.7% in May, but above

by Allie Beth Allman & Associates. across the country are being appraised

was renovated and expanded to create

parties, enjoying hot chocolate around

real estate industry newsletter produced Meanwhile, a high number of homes

for elegant modern living. In 2008, it

below the contract price in August. That

In McKinney, a Georgia apartment The DFW area will continue to be a top

Park Cities Homes Primed for the Holidays

CoreLogic says 13% of appraisals came in

said was typical of the housing market.

during the holidays are serious, motivated

2010, matching the property’s traditional When it comes to luxury sales in DFW,

aesthetic seamlessly. Perfect for hosting,

Allie Beth Allman & Associates reigns,

the prestigious residence spans 8,866

season – especially this holiday season –

6. Typically there are even fewer

according to a Multiple Listing Service

square feet with seven bedrooms and nine

may actually be an ideal time to offer your

homes on the market during the holiday

analysis. The firm sells more homes and

full- and one half-bathrooms.

North Texas home for sale. Here’s why…

season. Translation: less competition for

estates priced at $3 million, $4 million and

you!

above $5 million than anyone else.

Contrary to popular belief, the holiday

1. Average home sales prices in North Texas are up over 20 percent over this time last year.

buyers.

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Homes

“show”

better

when

decorated for the holidays.

A Tuscan-inspired masterpiece on 1.1 acres also has a majestic presence. With

The firm’s agents guide buyers from

the landscape designed by Harold Leidner,

neighborhoods to navigating forms and

the grounds captivate before you even step

2. Interest rates are at historic lows,

8. Many transferees are not able to

closing on their dream home. For sellers,

inside, but the interiors evoke equal awe.

which means buyers have more buying

wait until the spring market to buy. They

they use their extensive knowledge and

With a media room, pool and spa, game

power than ever before.

are here now and need a home now.

contacts to create impactful marketing

room, and expansive patios, 5335 Meaders

strategies.

Lane is poised for enjoyment all year long.

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Saint Laurent Place that sits on a cul-

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Designed by architect Elby Martin, a Tuscan- inspired stone-clad estate home with Italian barrel tile roof, manicured 1.1-acre site with mature trees and landscape by Harold Leidner. Gourmet kitchen topped by a barrel brick ceiling is open to one of several family rooms. Custom Knotty Alderwood cabinetry with White Castle hardware provides storage. Two full-size SubZeros refrigerators, two Asko dishwashers, two gas Wolf ovens and warming drawer. Outdoor Kitchen equipped with a Wolfe outdoor grille and Subzero undercounter refrigerators, and electric screens. Resort like pool, cabana, turfed back yard, private guest house. Home is equipped with Geothermal HVAC and natural gas generator.

For more information please contact Kyle Crews (214) 538-1310.

The exquisite Terminal at Katy Trail is now underway and, when finished in spring 2023, will be the sumptuous setting for this special home. At more than 5,500 square feet, 4205 Buena Vista Street #301 will offer three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, two terraces with sweeping views, a grand foyer, a gourmet kitchen with

Miele appliances, a butler’s pantry, a study, a library and a media room/ home gym.

Throughout the home, think 11-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and superbly chic fittings and finishes. The building, by Texas architect Michael Hsu, combines contemporary design with classical architectural details, such as the signature arches that nod to train stations throughout the world. With its superb location at the confluence of Highland Park, Turtle

the 7.3% in January 2020 that CoreLogic

3. The inventory of homes for sale

5335 Meaders Lane 6 Bedrooms | 6.2 Baths | 12,612 SqFt Offered For $9,750,000

4205 Buena Vista Street #301, represented by Faisal Halum for $7,000,000.

A Serene Lakefront Setting in Preston Hollow

Visit ebby.com. the expansive backyard, covered terrace, pool and play area.

If you are into entertaining, the chef’s kitchen, wet bar, and multiple large, open dining and living areas create a fabulous

Great Homes Found in Pocket Neighborhoods

de-sac in a parklike setting. The twobedroom

home

has

floor-to-ceiling

windows overlooking a central courtyard.

Inside the master suite, you’ll enjoy two

flow. An office and downstairs primary

large closets and a marble bath. The

suite, with a second study, dual baths,

neighborhood has a pool, tennis courts

sauna, custom closets and coffee bar are

and recreation center.

Behind the curvy Pink Wall in one of

all in a private wing of the home.

Dallas’ most convenient neighborhoods,

The second floor has three en suite bedrooms, game room, media room with

you’ll

full bath and storage room.

condominium with a landscaped yard

find

an

updated,

first-floor

To schedule a showing, contact Quist

Some of the best Dallas neighborhoods

and tall live oaks shading the entry. The

(7222stefani.daveperrymiller.com)

at 214.695.9595 | sharonquist@dpmre.

– and their beautiful homes – are tucked

home at 6328 Bandera Ave., Unit A, has

offers something rare in this part of the

com or Baucum at 203.829.9052 |

away in convenient pockets of the city.

two bedrooms, including a master suite

city: private lake frontage. The 4-bedroom,

stacybaucum@daveperrymiller.com

This full-acre property at 7222 Stefani Drive

Two

examples

are

the

Caruth

with dual closets, dual sinks and a glass

6.2-bath home with 3-car garage, covering

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (dpmre.

Homeplace, which has about 90 homes

8,136 square feet, is listed by Sharon Quist

com) is a division of the Ebby Halliday

built between 1979 and 1990, and the

Luxury leader Allie Beth Allman &

and Stacy Baucum for $1,895,000.

Companies,

Hathaway

homes behind the Pink Wall on Northwest

Associates sells more homes priced

a

Berkshire

shower.

The home was extensively remodeled

affiliate, with four locations that specialize

Highway, which trace their origins to the

at $2 million and above than any other

in 2015. The grand foyer with soaring

in Preston Hollow, Park Cities, North Dallas,

1950s.

brokerage, according to Multiple Listing

ceilings leads to a dramatic great room

Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, Kessler

where floor-to-ceiling windows overlook

Park and Farm & Ranch properties.

Inside the gated and guarded Caruth Homeplace is a one-story home at 13

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Head to Healdsburg for Domestic Imbibing, European Vibin’ Pandemic still have you not quite ready to go to Europe? Healdsburg, California, offers endless options for feeling like you are abroad without leaving the USA. Despite what I thought was a decent D I A N A OAT E S familiarity with Sonoma Wine Country, a first-timer’s trip left me seriously smitten.

From the darling downtown plaza to the creative cuisine and lively locals, it is safe to say I have a new favorite Northern California vacation destination.

Here’s how to make your Healdsburg hiatus heavenly: Travel: Avoid the hustle and bustle of San Francisco. A new, four-hour, nonstop American Airlines flight into Santa Rosa County has you sipping on your favorite varietal by lunch which surely beats the 10-plus-hour trek to Bordeaux or Champagne.

Stay: By far the most luxurious resort in the area, the 130-room Montage Healdsburg is painstakingly positioned on 258 acres to showcase 22,000 preserved oak trees and vines. One-third of every room is dedicated to outdoor living with a balcony or deck.

Rooms start at $645.

Wine: Healdsburg’s proximity to the Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River valleys makes it perfectly primed to satisfy a variety of tasting palettes.

Guests at the Montage Healdsburg enjoy outdoor living with balconies and decks added to all the rooms. (PHOTO CREDIT: CHRISTIAN HORAN) Dishes like this heirloom tomato salad showcase the produce of Sonoma County growers. (PHOTO CREDIT: MICHAEL WOOLSEY) Even the most seasoned wine sippers cannot deny the elegant presence the ivy-covered Jordan Estate château commands from the moment one steps on the property. Whether you are a point-savvy member that has accrued enough points to stay in one of the renovated guest suites or simply a first-timer tasting their way through Paris on the Terrace, you can be sure that this Healdsburg Grande dame, celebrating 50 years in the business, is going to treat you like family.

Pro tip: In addition to the outstanding reds and whites, be quick to say oui to the

Jordan Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil and the Jordan Cuvée by Champagne AR Lenoble.

New kid on the block Marine Layer is bringing a taste of the Sonoma Coast to the Healdsburg Plaza. Offering small-production Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, this is not your grandmother’s tasting room. An example? Say goodbye to charcuterie boards.

Marine Layer partners with “farm-forward” neighbor Little Saint to offer mezze plates consisting of dips, spreads, house-made crackers, and crudités.

Dine: Immediately off the flight and

looking for a leisurely yet lively lunch before checking in? Bravas Be De Tapas, with a darling patio in downtown Healdsburg, serves up sensational small plates and more extensive offerings like paella. My favorites included serrano ham and manchego bocadillos, goat cheese toast, and the Dungeness crab fideauá.

At the Montage Healdsburg, Hazel & Hill perfectly presents French-influenced California cuisine. Whether enjoying a meal in a treehouse-inspired private dining room or noshing al fresco amidst the seemingly endless terrain, côte de boeuf and a local red have never tasted so good.

Chef Dustin Valette’s The Matheson with a rooftop patio overlooking the square impresses discerning diners with his ode to “micro-seasonal” ingredients that showcase the farmers and ranchers of the Sonoma County region.

Although freelance writer Diana Oates travels the globe in search of the latest and greatest hotels, restaurants, and luxury listings, her favorite place to be is at home with her family in the Park Cities.

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WISHING YOU AND YOURS THE VERY BEST THIS HOLIDAY SEASON 2022 is still a few weeks away, but it’s never too early to start planning your next move. Make sure you have an expert by your side in a challenging market like this.

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