Park Cities People February 2023

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TWO HPISD SEATS UP FOR ELECTION Sharpe, Kelly retirements ensure school board changes

By Rachel Snyder rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com

The Highland Park ISD board of trustees will get new faces this year.

Two of the longest-serving current trustees — board president Tom Sharpe in place 7 and Stacy Kelly in place 6 — will retire from board service when their terms are up in May.

The filing period for the May 6 election to fill those seats began Jan. 18 and runs through Feb. 17.

Some announced their intent to run for the open seats before the filing period began.

Blythe Koch intends to run for the place 6 seat, and Pete Flowers for place 7.

Koch served as the first PTO president of the district’s fifth elementary school, Boone Elementary, and on the boundary rezoning committee, the 20142015 facilities advisory committee, the Golden Penny election campaign to fund staff pay increases, and the fifth elementary design committee. She also filled various roles in the Hyer

Elementary and Highland Park High School PTAs and high school booster club.

Flowers, who serves on the board of the Highland Park Education Foundation and the Park Cities Dads Club executive board, served on the Bradfield Dads Club, Highland Park Alumni Association board, and the district’s technology committee and as treasurer of the Golden Penny election campaign.

During their time on the board, Kelly and Sharpe were heavily involved in the implementation of the 2015 bond program, boundary rezoning and the subsequent opening of the first new elementary school in HPISD since 1948, Boone Elementary, the district’s COVID-19 response, and the community’s approval of the Golden Penny election.

Sharpe has served as board president since May 2021 after serving as vice president from February to May 2021.

He also served on various committees, including the pandemic response committee, fundraising alignment, boundary rezoning, performance standards, and property acquisitions.

“Working with fantastic people who care so much about HP has been the most rewarding aspect of serving and carrying out important work on behalf of our students, staff, families and community,” Sharpe said. “It’s the people who make HPISD excellent. Whether we were working together to plan for a new fifth elementary school, collaborating on boundary rezoning efforts or navigating unforeseen challenges of a global pandemic, I am extremely proud of the work we’ve done together throughout my term as a

trustee, and I appreciate our community for entrusting me to serve.”

Kelly’s served as board vice president in 2021-2022. Her committee service assignments included accountability and assessment, the elementary No. 5 planning committee, boundary rezoning, the ELA subcommittee, District Leadership Council, and communications. She also served as the board representative for HP Arts and PTA Presidents.

“As part of a phenomenal team composed of trustees, students, staff, parents, and the community, I am most proud of the way we’ve continued to academically prepare students, stayed on time and on budget through the bond program, integrated form and function into STEAM and MAPS programming along with the Moody Innovation Institute rollout, increased staff compensation and forged lifelong relationships,” Kelly said.

DATES TO KNOW

Election Day

May 6

Last day to register to vote

April 6

Early voting April 24 - May 2

Last day to apply for a ballot by mail

April 25

Last day to receive ballot by mail

May 6

Pete Flowers

Blythe Koch

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Park Cities Crime Reports Dec. 5 – Jan. 8

Dec. 5

A jerk took an iPad mini and a pair of AirPods from a home in the 4300 block of Druid Lane before 2:40 a.m.

Dec. 6

A driver in an 18-wheeler trying to turn onto Roland Avenue from the 4500 block of Arcady Avenue hit a stop sign on Arcady and damaged landscaped grass at 9:47 a.m.

Dec. 8

Reported at 4:36 p.m.: a crook cut, but didn’t take, a catalytic converter from a Chevrolet HHR parked in the 4700 block of Bowser Avenue

Dec. 9

A burglar took a rifle, rifle scope, and a bottle of prescription medication from a Kia Optima in the 4400 block of Westway Avenue before 8:30 a.m.

Dec. 10

A pilferer picked up a pair of Beretta pistols from a Ford F250 parked in the 2900 block of Amherst Street before 2:30 p.m.

Dec. 13

A stealer found easy pickings of a gun left in an unlocked Land Rover parked in the 8400 block of Preston Road before 6 a.m.

Dec. 14

Reported at 8:15 a.m.: an intruder broke into Custom Meats in the 4300 block of Lovers Lane and grabbed $527 overnight before 8:05 a.m.

Dec. 15

Reported at 10:24 a.m.: a scammer used information taken from a woman from the 4200 block of Lomo Alto Drive via a text scheme to take $167,000 from a bank account.

Dec. 16

Reported at 7:54 a.m.: a fraudster used the information of a couple from the 3800 block of Shenandoah Avenue to fraudulently transfer a deed and list a home for sale.

Dec. 17

Reported at 10:52 p.m.: a thief drove off in a Cadillac Escalade from the 3500 block

of Cornell Avenue that was later found under the Sylvan Avenue bridge in Dallas.

Dec. 19

An opportunistic thief drove off in a Mercedes that was left unlocked in the 3900 block of Hanover Street before 8:20 a.m.

Dec. 21

A resident in the 4400 block of Arcady Avenue parked in a circular driveway, but after she went inside, her Lexus rolled back and ran over a street lamp before 5 p.m.

Dec. 22

A motorist who accidentally had her car in reverse rather than drive hit a fence in the 4200 block of Lomo Alto Drive at 4:46 p.m.

Dec. 23

How easy was it for a burglar to take a $4,500 Prada piece, a $500 Tiffany piece, $4,500 worth of clothes, and more from a Volkswagen Passat parked in the 4400 block of Lovers Lane before 3:36 p.m.? The Passat was unlocked.

Dec. 24

A burglar broke into a Mercedes parked in the 4300 block of Lovers Lane and grabbed clothes before 2:15 p.m.

Dec. 26

Reported at 2:51 p.m.: a porch pirate pilfered a package from outside a home in the 3600 block of Villanova Drive

Dec. 27

A burglar broke into a Mini Cooper parked outside the Whole Foods in the 4100 block of Lomo Alto Drive before 9:30 a.m.

Dec. 28

Reported at 8:56 p.m.: a ne’er do well drove off in a Chevrolet Cruz from Preston Center Plaza

Dec. 29

Reported at 11:56 a.m.: A thief took a Trek bicycle from a carport in the 3400 block of Mockingbird Lane, but left a child’s bicycle, then returned later to take a Schwinn bicycle from the same carport.

Dec. 30

A crook drove off in a Ford Fusion that

was parked in the 4800 block of Preston Road before 4:12 p.m.

Dec. 31

A thief took key fobs and a vest from a locker room at the Moody Family YMCA in the 6000 block of Preston Road before 11 a.m.

Jan. 1

Not a great way to start the new year: The driver of a Nissan Murano left the SUV parked blocking a driveway in the 3800 block of Normandy Avenue before 5:45 p.m., so it was towed away.

Jan. 2

A thief snatched a Celine purse and a Mia-Sophia diaper bag containing a Celine wallet, credit cards, $300, a makeup bag, and more from a home in the 4600 block of N. Versailles Avenue before 7 a.m.

Jan. 3

A crook took a GMC Denali parked outside Hillstone in the 8300 block of Preston Road before 8:35 p.m.

Jan. 4

A scammer used credit cards belonging to a man from the 4900 block of Abbott Avenue and charged at least $5,000 at 2 p.m.

Jan. 5

A ne’er do well got into an Audi Q8 parked in the 3000 block of Mockingbird Lane and took a Yeti item and Dell computer from 5:40 p.m.

Jan. 6

Reported at 2:17 p.m.: a fraudster used the information of a man from the 2900 block of Purdue Street to file for unemployment.

Jan. 7

A good neighbor found two children’s bicycles — one Next Gauntlet and one Schwinn Falcon — left in the 4300 block of Beverly Drive and told authorities at 12:36 p.m.

Jan. 8

A burglar broke into a Volvo XC60 parked in the 6700 block of Hillcrest Avenue and grabbed a Louis Vuitton handbag from inside before 3:16 p.m.

A schemer, who arranged to buy an iPhone by taking it from a mailbox in the 3300 block of Cornell Avenue, took the phone before 7:30 p.m. Dec. 30, but didn’t leave the agreed-upon money.

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Edgemere Drops Restructuring Plan, Supports Proposed Sale

By Rachel Snyder rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com

Edgemere will back a plan by debt holders that includes selling the luxury retirement community’s assets.

Edgemere filed for bankruptcy in April, with its liabilities estimated between $100 million and $500 million.

Initially, there were two competing plans — one from Edgemere and one from the debt holders.

Edgemere dropped its original plan, which depended on winning a lawsuit against its landlord, a reduction in rent payments, and a cash infusion from its parent company, Lifespace.

“Lifespace is stepping in to fill this gap and fund the payment of these refunds that would not otherwise be paid through the restructuring plan,” LifeSpace CEO Jesse Jantzen said. “This is truly a rare and extraordinary circumstance. Accordingly, Lifespace feels compelled by its long-standing charitable mission and deep commitment to support its residents to deliver an extraordinary solution to mitigate the impact felt by current and former residents as a result of this unique and challenging situation.”

Edgemere’s original plan involved a $20 million cash infusion from Lifespace.

Jesse Jantzen

The debt holders’ initial plan called for selling “substantially all” of the retirement community’s assets for $48.5 million to a new owner, who would continue operating the facility in the 8500 block of Thackery Street off Northwest Highway.

New and current residents would be offered new monthly rental agreements, as opposed to the entrance fee model, per the plan.

Notably, as part of the new plan, LifeSpace announced its intent in December to contribute up to $143.4 million that would go in part toward entrance fee refunds for current and former Edgemere residents. Former residents are owed $37 million, and current residents’ deposits total $107 million.

The new development came shortly before a $10 million emergency loan was due.

Lifespace, a nonprofit based in Dallas and Iowa, operates 17 communities in seven states and has offered to continue managing Edgemere through a transition period to a new owner.

Jeremy Johnson, an attorney for the retirement community, says the confirmation hearing was moved to Feb. 21.

The proceedings have been contentious from the start, with Edgemere suing its landlord, Intercity Investments, simultaneously with its bankruptcy filing last April and alleging in court documents that Intercity was working with Kong Capital to terminate its 50-plus-year ground lease.

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Edgemere’s parent LifeSpace announced plans to contribute up to $143.4 million that would go in part toward entrance fee refunds for current and former Edgemere residents. RACHEL SNYDER

Lifespace is stepping in to fill this gap and fund the payment of these refunds that would not otherwise be paid through the restructuring plan.

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Moody Family YMCA Ready to Roll Out The Purple Kurt VandeMotter: Annual fundraising campaign seeks $800,000+

By William Taylor william.taylor@peoplenewspapers.com

With February’s arrival, watch for YMCA flags at Highland Park Village, participating businesses distributing flyers good for trial activations, and purple bows tied around Park Cities trees.

“It’s one of the colors of our logo, and since the high school uses two of the other colors – blue and yellow – we thought we would go purple,” Kurt VandeMotter explained.

As the 2023 Annual Campaign chair, he’s looking forward to the beginning of what he calls “Y Week,” an effort to build awareness about what the Moody Family YMCA is doing and encourage donors to reach this year’s $800,000 fundraising goal.

“So many people think of it as a workout facility or where your kids go to play sports,” he said.

However, a quick but incomplete look at the service offered at 6000 Preston Road shows a range of options for all ages:

• Fitness and nutrition instruction

• Swimming lessons and lifeguard training

• After-school opportunities

• Programs for fathers and children

• Camps

• Sports leagues (which, by the way, include esports now)

VandeMotter, 63, who first participated in YMCA programs as a child in East

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Lansing, Michigan, has been involved with the Moody Family Y for 31 years and on its board for three.

“My life story is I learned how to swim at the YMCA and used to go camping with them,” he said, adding his 3-year-old grandson attends Y programs in Denver.

However, Kurt VandeMotter’s favorite program at the Moody Family Y isn’t meant for him.

“It’s the Rise School,” he said.

The nonprofit Ashford Rise School of

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Dallas has partnered with the Y since 2016, using the Park Cities facilities to provide an inclusive environment for early education service for children with and without disabilities, ages 6 months to 6 years.

“Each of the classrooms has 10 kids in it, but they each have four teachers with advanced degrees,” VandeMotter said. “What we are trying to do is mainstream these kids so by the time they get to kindergarten, they can go into a regular classroom and learn with kids their same age at the same time.”

One goal of the Y’s annual campaign is making that type of education more accessible to families.

VandeMotter expects $325,000 of the funds raised to keep tuition costs down so that families can pay $1,800 instead of $6,000 monthly.

The 2022 campaign drew 809 gifts for $728,271 raised, executive director Nick Echtenkamp said.

Though the 2023 goal is a bit higher, the purpose of the funds remains the same: helping others access the Y programs.

“It does not turn the lights on. It does not pay salaries,” VandeMotter said. “It all goes back into the community.”

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It’s one of the colors of our logo, and since the high school uses two of the other colors – blue and yellow – we thought we would go purple.

Kurt VandeMotter

The nonprofit Ashford Rise School of Dallas, started by John Poston, the parent of a son with Down syndrome, uses space at the Moody Family YMCA to prepare young children to attend grade school with peers of the same age. AT RIGHT: Kurt VandeMotter. COURTESY CAROLINE SNABES AND MOODY FAMILY YMCA

A RUSSIAN PRIMA BALLERINA’S TEXAS TALE

Olga Pavlova trains young dancers at The Dallas Conservatory

By Josh Hickman Special Contributor

One might wonder what a former prima ballerina for the Bolshoi Ballet is doing teaching in a private studio in Dallas.

The famed Olga Pavlova, a former principal dancer in the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Moscow Classical Ballet, eventually found her way to Dallas via her art.

“In 2003, I made a big leap across the ocean, and I stayed,” Pavlova explained, recalling how she accepted a contract from the now-defunct Metropolitan Classical Ballet. “I love it here.”

She was at a turning point in her professional career as a prima ballerina, which lasted an astonishing 30 years.

“All professional ballet instruction in Russia begins at 10 years old,” the Moscow native said, though she started ballet lessons at 6.

Having traveled to more than 50 countries with touring companies, Pavlova had visited the U.S. many times before her move.

She recently declined a job offer due to several circumstances, but the deciding factor was a relocation.

actually gained students. “I had already taught on Zoom, so I was prepared.”

Via Zoom, some dancers received coaching from as far away as Austria, France, and Australia. Now that in-person training has resumed, dancers still seek her mentorship — some coming from Austin and California.

“I work not on quantity but on the quality, the quality of each individual student,” she said. “In a big school, your teachers can change often, sometimes every day. But for a solid foundation for a future career, I think one teacher is better.”

great opportunity for them to make a step forward.”

She also imparts her knowledge of ballet history, music history, costuming, and acting, giving her students a firm foundation for a life on the stage. Her class is only four students at present, all in their middle teens, though the age range can be 12 to 17.

“My doors are open,” Pavlova said of the future. “I would be happy to see more clients who are ready to be committed. My students trust me, and their parents trust me. It’s important for the parents to support the students. And they see the results.

“I love Texas,” she said. “I love Dallas.”

Pavlova began teaching at The Dallas Conservatory in 2013, for which she choreographed the first Nutcracker.

Six years ago, she started teaching a private group in the mornings.

“Some students look for a big school with many resources,” she noted. “Those who are looking for private, elite, worldclass training are coming to me.”

She began her solo Pavlova Professional Coaching in 2020 and, during the pandemic,

One of her students was recently recruited by the San Francisco Ballet as a paid trainee, while two others were accepted as trainees in Amsterdam.

Preparing students for the Youth America Grand Prix is a priority. Part of a global competition, its judges are the heads of prestigious ballet companies.

“Students who win get contracts, and the younger ones can get scholarships from the really big schools,” Pavlova said. “It’s a big deal for the little ones and a

“Education is the best investment, and I think classical ballet is one of the best things for young girls to study.”

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Education is the best investment, and I think classical ballet is one of the best things for young girls to study.

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CLOCKWISE: Summer Brown, Anna Funakura, Avonlea Hilton, and Sophia Rose-Centurioni won first place in ensemble in the 2022 Regional Youth America Grand Prix in Dallas. Former Pavlova Professional Coaching student Anna Funakura is a trainee with the European School of Ballet in Amsterdam. Summer Brown, a Youth America Grand Prix ambassador and multiple international ballet competitions winner, is a San Francisco Ballet paid trainee. Avonlea Hilton is a Pavlova Professional Coaching student. Olga Pavlova. RHI LEE, COURTESY YAGP, MARLEN ALIMANOV, SHELLEY DALEBOUT

HP Grad Talks Cadet Experiences

By Chloe Ching People Newspapers

McClain Matter isn’t a typical “Yuk” (West Point slang for “sophomore”).

The U.S. Military Academy cadet has already spent four years in college.

The Highland Park High School grad spent one year at Purdue University and then another at Vanderbilt University before turning his focus to duty, honor, and country on the West Point, New York campus.

“A lot of people go to West Point and never get to experience regular college, but I have, so I don’t have any regrets because I get to look at and compare both experiences,” Matter said.

His grandfather served in World War II, and his father served in Vietnam. Continuing this tradition of service, though, was anything but simple.

The application process includes a nomination from a member of Congress and a fitness test in addition to the standard, rigorous college application that consists of academics, leadership, and essays.

“My family has a history of military service, so I thought it would be a very rewarding experience,” Matter said.

He noted that the culture of West Point pushes students to form deeper relationships as they constantly interact with one another.

“I’m always around my three roommates, so it makes you closer to people than you could have ever been,” Matter said.

With 17 career options for cadets to consider, Matter aspires to go into military intelligence, but that decision must wait until his senior year. That’s when cadets are evaluated and assigned based on their applications and the needs of the U.S. Army.

“West Point has made me more open to challenging experiences,” Matter said. “And that carries into my everyday life.”

Cadets face a packed, busy schedule with more tasks than seem possible.

A typical day starts at 6:30 a.m. and might not end until midnight or once studying concludes.

“West Point will teach you to fail,” Matter said.

On a campus filled with students who received straight A’s and served as team captains in high school, cadets must learn how to cope with not being the fittest person or always getting the highest grade, Matter said. “Everyone is always giving their best at everything, so the competition is really fun.”

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CUSTOM MEATS PRACTICES THE ART OF THE CUT Lovers Lane butcher shop encourages Dallas to eat better beef

By Diana Oates Special Contributor

The new butcher shop on Lovers Lane is owned by your neighbors, a dynamic duo offering fresh cuts of quality meat for families that prioritize eating local.

Jeff Cutshall and his wife, Kate (the Bradfield Elementary PTA president), opened the first Custom Meats in a suburb of New York City, where they previously lived, in Connecticut.

When Jeff’s job moved the family to Dallas a few years ago, an eventual second location in their new neighborhood was an obvious consideration.

And as for the “whole animal butchery” concept? It’s what it sounds like it would be and involves the delivery of an entire animal to the shop.

The couple hired Raul Rubero as head butcher because of his deep education and understanding of various animals. His creative cuts allow the shop to monetize as much of the animal as possible.

“We seek to honor the animal and think of our display case as a canvas for a piece of art,” Cutshall said. “We painstakingly cut and trim the muscles and diligently place them in our display case

silhouetted by our black butcher paper.”

Most ranches sourced are within 100 miles of the shop and operate with an organic mindset, like the beef from Stuart Ranch in nearby Saltillo. Cutshall and Rubero stress starting with superior-tasting meat

from cattle grazing off quality land.

“Because at the end of the day, if it doesn’t taste good, then nothing else matters,” Cutshall said.

The Custom Meats experience involves customers being introduced to the entire animal and trying cuts that are new to them.

Cutshall’s favorite, for example, is the Denver steak which comes off the Chuck primal.

“It’s beautifully marbled,” Cutshall explained. “Not as tender as a filet but not as firm as a strip and tastes amazing. And the best news is that it’s not priced

Restaurant Serves ‘Baddest’ Wings But For How Long?

Chicken eatery has only seven months remaining

By Maria Lawson maria.lawson@peoplenewspapers.com

Bad Chicken has seven months before its Preston Center building comes down to make way for an office building.

That was part of the deal when co-founders Tim Woehr and Bobby Shuey signed the restaurant’s nine-month lease. Instead of doing a few pop-ups for the restaurant’s proof of concept, they decided to open a short-term storefront to start selling bird.

“Bobby had this concept in his head,” Woehr said. “He’s in the IT world, so he needed someone to operate, and through friends of friends that he and I both know from the culinary world, we got in contact, he pitched me the idea, and I liked it.”

The name is meant to imply that they serve the “baddest chicken in town,” but it came about because the restaurant was initially going to be owned by two men: Bobby and David, creating the acronym “B.A.D.” When Woehr came on board and David couldn’t be part of the startup anymore, the name Bad Chicken stuck.

The restaurant opened its doors on Nov. 5 and serves wings, bomb bowls, sandwiches, and more. The wings, as opposed to other restaurants with a similar vibe, are smoked first then fried to cut down on frying time. After that, they’re tossed in the customer’s sauce(s) of choice, with an extensive list ranging from jalapeño lime to jelly glaze to a classic honey barbecue.

“We’re not one of those places that [will put you] on the wall by eating something spicy,” Woehr said. “That’s not really our thing. We wanted to have a good restaurant … that was also a wing place.”

The bomb bowls are chicken nuggets tossed in sauce and served over fries with a dipping sauce. Notably, the peanut butter and jelly bowl includes nuggets covered in jelly glaze and peanut butter drizzled on top.

“It’s different, you know, because it’s sweet and sour and salty and savory, and [peanut butter and jelly is] not normally hot,” Woehr said. “It’s interesting.”

Shuey said they wanted to open their restaurant because he couldn’t find a place in Dallas to satisfy what he was looking for.

like a premium cut.”

Another piece to look out for is the Oyster Cut, also known as the Butcher’s Cut (because they save it for themselves). It’s a pound or so of meat that comes from the back of the cow just above the rump. Quickly sear it and top with a dash of sea salt for a truly mind-blowing bite, Cutshall said.

Other items found at Custom Meats include bones for broth, house-made sausages, fresh whole milk, cheese, eggs, seasonal produce, and even dog food and chew toys.

Cutshall said he’s thrilled to open in and serve his community and looks forward to Custom Meats showcasing the difference in its model, how it operates, and what it has to offer.

“It’s a throwback to how most people used to shop for food,” Cutshall said. “I like to think that if you actually care about or enjoy cooking, understanding where your food comes from, and value high quality, then this is really the only concept you should patronize.”

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Each local chicken spot had either a long wait, minimal sauce options, soggy food, or a lack of satisfying desserts.

“I just had the idea and killer recipes,” Shuey said. “Tim runs everything and even further perfected the recipes and brought some of his own.”

After the restaurant gets booted from its current location, the plan is to open two more locations, with hopes of one being in or near Preston Center. From there, Woehr and Shuey plan to open more locations and begin franchising with a consistent brand.

Sunday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

“This way, everything is set and ready to go,” Woehr said. “We know exactly [how] to smoke and exactly the temperature frying and all that kind of thing ... We’ll have it all down so that we can go from one to two to three to eight to 10 [locations, and] eventually franchise.”

FROM LEFT: Avery, Jeff, Kate, and Winton Cutshall. RIGHT: Head butcher Raul Rubero’s creative cuts allow the Custom Meats shop to monetize as much of an animal as possible. ROBIN JACKSON AND MACKENZIE MANGIN

We wanted to have a good restaurant … that was also a wing place. Tim Woehr

Bad Chicken is located at 6030 Luther Lane, Suite 130, in Preston Center. MARIA LAWSON AND COURTESY BAD CHICKEN

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Bullish on Sculpture PlainsCapital Bank’s big buffalo statue demands attention in Snider Plaza

By Josh Hickman Special Contributor

The unmistakably male buffalo statue at PlainsCapital Bank in Snider Plaza has proved to be an attention-grabber.

“We have received a very positive response from employees, customers, and visitors to Snider Plaza,” PlainsCapital Bank president and CEO Jerry Schaffner said. “Many people stop to look at the sculpture and take pictures with it. Kids seem to be particularly excited to see the large buffalo. At this year’s Snider Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting, several people who stopped by our booth commented on how much they enjoyed the statue.”

Clifton, Texas-based cowboy artist Bruce Greene explained his aim with the masculinely blessed sculpture was to create a powerful, regal look and convey a lot of strength.

Greene, a Cowboy Artists of America member, made five such works for PlainsCapital Banks.

“Mo the Buffalo (short for “Momentum”) is PlainsCapital Bank’s highly recognizable corporate symbol and mascot,” Schaffner said. “Mo is a prominent part of our brand and our corporate culture.” Why a buffalo?

“The buffalo is an irresistible force, and nothing can stem the tide of its momentum,” Schaffer explained. “When PlainsCapital Bank was founded in 1988, the Great Plains Buffalo became a symbol of the Bank’s West Texas roots and our dedication to providing financial strength and momentum to our customers.”

The bull’s responsibilities have continued to grow.

“Mo is now the symbol for the entire Hilltop Holdings family of companies, including HilltopSecurities and PrimeLending,” Schaffer said. “At Hilltop Holdings, we pay homage to the noble buffalo as a symbol of our continued strength, stability, pride, and momentum.”

The other four buffalo statues are in downtown Dallas at the HilltopSecurities headquarters and PlainsCapital Bank offices in Houston, Arlington, and the Rio Grande Valley.

The company also owns a live buffalo that resides on a ranch in Weatherford and appears at various PlainsCapital and HilltopSecurities events across the state.

Greene modeled his sculptures on buffaloes he studied in northern Colorado and Oklahoma.

“They’re way bigger than I expected,” he noted. “I found one in Oklahoma that was 6-foot-8 at the shoulder.”

It took Greene roughly a month to create the majestic bull, starting with steel pipe supports on a wheeled wooden platform with a skeleton built from PVC pipe. He filled that out with expanding foam, which is sculpted, then covered with a layer of oil-based clay which is further detailed and textured for character. It

was then carefully transported to a foundry and cast in bronze.

“It was a lot of fun,” he said of the project, “but they’re big, heavy rascals.”

So, if you need a dose of bullish potency and unbridled beast of the field, drop by the PlainsCapital Bank in Snider Plaza and have a look for yourself.

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Clifton, Texas-based cowboy artist Bruce Greene sculpted the PlainsCapital Bank’s buffalo statue in Snider Plaza. CHRIS MCGATHEY

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Comings and Goings

Perrault Beverage

Mockingbird Station

The family-owned boutique specializes in world-class wine, spirits, and local brewers.

Various Stores

NorthPark Center

• 2000s favorite clothing, accessories, and fragrance brand Abercrombie and Fitch opened on level one near Macy’s.

• Los Angeles-based fashion brand Anine Bing opened on level one near Nordstrom.

• Doc Popcorn opened on level two near Macy’s.

NOW OPEN

360 Brunch House

Mockingbird Station

The breakfast and brunch spot serves omelets, skillets, benedicts, avocado toast, and more.

Coupes

The Shops of Highland Park

The champagne bar features champagne, of course, plus wine, craft cocktails,

and small plates.

Custom Meats

4333 Lovers Lane

The butcher shop offers house-ground sausages, hamburger meat, and plenty of ready-carved cuts.

Glosslab

4416 Lovers Lane

The membership-based salon offers manicures and pedicures and puts hygiene first by being “waterless.”

• The Copenhagen-based clothing and accessories brand Ganni opened on level one between Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.

• The bespoke menswear store Hive & Colony opened on level one between Nordstrom and Macy’s.

• Coffee spot La La Land Kind Cafe opened on level two between Nordstrom and Macy’s.

• Paris-based fashion house Maison Margiela opened on level one between Neiman Marcus and Dillard’s.

• Clothing brand Vuori opened on level

one between Nordstrom and Macy’s.

• And sandwich spot Which Wich opened on level two in the NorthPark cafes.

COMING SOON

Ramble Room

Snider Plaza

The American restaurant concept from restauranteur Jon Alexis, the owner of TJ’s Seafood, Escondido, and Malibu Poke, joins the restaurants planned for the shopping center this year.

GONE

Seasons 52

NorthPark Center

The grill and wine bar concept known for healthy menu items closed after more than a decade.

Dreamscape

NorthPark Center

The virtual reality experience in the AMC closed after three years.

– Compiled by Rachel Snyder

360 Brunch House COURTESY 360 BRUNCH HOUSE

GRANDMOTHER’S

NEED INSPIRES SMU STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS

SteadiSpoon developed to help Parkinson’s patients eat with dignity

Raleigh Dewan arrived at SMU weighed by how Parkinson’s disease progression prevented his grandmother from enjoying the extravagant southern dinners she lovingly prepared for her family.

Debilitating hand tremors would not allow his grandmother to eat without spilling food everywhere, he said.

Mason Morland

Dewan’s grandmother passed away in 2021, but her story and spirit continue to inspire Dewan and others working to help those suffering from neurologic disorders that cause shaking feed themselves with ease and dignity.

Dewan has partnered with SMU student Mason Morland and Emily Javedan, a Johns Hopkins student whose father is a board-certified neurosurgeon, on a medical-tech startup named for its core product, a self-stabilizing eating utensil called SteadiSpoon.

Javedan befriended Dewan at a Coca-Cola Scholars’ conference in 2019. Dewan and Morland had enjoyed creative chemistry on a previous project.

Approximately 11 million Americans and 80 million globally have Parkinson’s or essential tremors. Disabling hand tremors can lead to depression, poor self-esteem, and weight loss, all conditions that contribute to a patient’s decline.

“You know, for our entire team, this is not just an academic challenge or a venture pushed to see if it could make money,” Morland said. “We really do feel that we are doing something good, and our efforts will change lives for the better.”

Dewan had grown up watching his two older brothers on film sets and developed a fascination for the massive cameras that swung silently on motion-canceling gimbal joints to capture action scenes smoothly.

Contemplating his 95-pound grandmother’s trembling hands, he wondered if this stabilizing film technology on a micro-scale might offer a pathway to create a spoon that stayed steady.

Pursuing marketing and creative writing degrees at SMU, Dewan began researching

Parkinson’s and available eating-assist devices. He found weighted spoons with heavy handles and some motorized versions already on the market but saw them as prohibitively expensive and of limited efficacy.

The Lyle School of Engineering helped seed Dewan’s project. As a National Academy of Engineers’ Grand Challenge Scholar, he received $2,000 from a designated fund administered by the Hart Center for Engineering Leadership. A year later, Dewan also won a $5,000 grant for Best Technology Idea from SMU’s Hart Institute of Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship at the Big iDeas 2021 Fall Pitch Competition.

For the development phase, his SMU mentors referred Dewan to the University of Oklahoma’s Biomedical Engineering

program for more specialized expertise.

The four spoon prototypes developed at OU use different proprietary mechanical mechanisms within the handle to negate the chaotic shaking motion of a user’s hand. Human trials at the OU Health Science Center’s motion capture lab tested Parkinson’s patients feeding themselves without assistance and while using SteadiSpoon.

The trial showed that SteadiSpoon performed just shy of its target at 95% of the efficacy of the leading motorized solution, which is more expensive and requires regular charging. In addition, SteadiSpoon designs are 3D-printable, allowing for scalable production and charitable licensing in non-target developing countries.

– Staff report

Putting Parkinson’s in Perspective Baumann draws on experience to help others face similar diagnoses

By Sabrina Gomez People Newspapers

Dealing with a diagnosis such as Parkinson’s disease requires perspective.

“You are not Parkinson’s,” author, motivational speaker, and Parkinson’s patient John Baumann tells audiences. “You have Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s doesn’t have you.”

The brain disorder affects the nervous system, causing unintended or uncontrollable movements such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Bauman’s diagnosis came in 2002 when he was 41.

He has used his experience battling the disease to advocate for awareness and become an internationally recognized inspirational and educational speaker.

Bauman spoke at CC Young

Senior Living in the fall, presenting his approach to “Living Your Best Life with (or without) Parkinson’s” and offering guidance for “Surviving the Four Stages of Parkinson’s Disease.”

Parkinson’s patients, he said, initially go through what he calls a “honeymoon,” where they decide whom to tell and grapple with how to handle the raw news of just being diagnosed with Parkinson’s.

“One of the things I wished I’d done sooner was to eat healthier,” Baumann said.

Part of the battle with Parkinson’s is listening to your doctor — leading healthier lives is essential, he said.

Prior to his diagnosis, Baumann had worked as an attorney for 15 years.

Afterward, he continued to practice law for seven more years, wrote a book titled Decide Success: You Ain’t Dead Yet, and served on

the University of Louisville faculty.  Baumann leveraged a positive approach to life to become a successful speaker and not just to Parkinson’s patients.

Through his conferences, he said he hopes to inspire others to reinvent themselves just as he did. “Parkinson’s is not a death sentence.”

We really do feel that we are doing something good, and our efforts will change lives for the better.

FROM LEFT: Remington Dewan (brother of Raleigh), Richmond Dewan (brother), Raman Dewan (father), June House (grandmother), and Raleigh Dewan. RIGHT: SteadiSpoon is a self-stabilizing eating utensil that allows people suffering from disorders that cause shaking – such as Parkinson’s and essential tremors –to regain their ability to feed themselves with ease and dignity.

RALEIGH DEWAN AND COURTESY STEADISPOON

FROM LEFT: CC Young Senior Living counselor Martha Bonilla, John Baumann, and CC Young vice president of marketing Patty Sullivan. TAMYTHA CAMERON

You have Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s doesn’t have you.

John Baumann

All Those Rowdy ‘Jesuit Boys’ Drop in for Monday Lunch Even pandemic couldn’t pause decades-old weekly reunion at Campisi’s

By Josh Hickman Special Contributor

If you notice boisterous talk and laughter emanating from a long table of mature fellows lunching on a Monday at the Campisi’s at Lovers Lane and Inwood Road, you are likely in the company of The Jesuit Boys.

Sometimes referred to as the Barbers because the waitstaff initially assumed their vocation since barbers are usually closed Mondays, the group of Jesuit Dallas alums has carried on this tradition of carrying-on for over 22 years.

I recently joined them, via an invite from Pat Lindley, for an entertaining lunch during which loving jabs and zingers flowed along with the red wine.

“It all really began in 1985, when our 20-year Jesuit reunion rekindled old high school friendships,” member

Richard Cronin explained.

A group started meeting five times a year at various locations, usually weekend excursions organized by Mike Coston (Jesuit ‘65).

“Five times a year wasn’t enough, so a weekly lunch seemed like a good thing to do,” Richard said.

So, the Campisi’s lunch tradition was started by Jesuit ’65 alums Richard, Pat, Bill DeOre, and Jim Snodgrass.

Several in the group grew

up with restaurant founder Joe’s daughter, Marie Campisi. Marie’s son, David, now operates many of the Campisi’s chain of restaurants with his cousin Kenny.

“They’ve been great to us,” Richard said. “We get a little rowdy on occasion, but they take it in stride. The staff treats us royally.”

For the first 15 years, the group was all ‘65 Jesuit grads but has since grown to include Gary Labac, Raleigh Davis, Bill Malone, (all ‘65

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Semi-regulars include Dick Erler and Greg McCone (‘65), Dennis Furlong (‘67), Phil Civello (‘68), and Bruce Hamelin (‘64), who makes the 220-mile round trip from Waco nearly every month. Chip Brenner (‘65) even drops in from New York for every Christmas meeting.

Harazet Martinez has been

their long-suffering but well-tipped server for 20 years.

“We became so close to her that we went to her wedding in Corsicana in 2020,” Richard said.

When COVID reduced Campisi’s to takeout only, the boys retained their Monday ritual, dining 6 feet apart under the trees in the parking lot near the dumpsters.

“We brought our own tables and chairs,” Richard recalled. “Harazet would come out, take our orders, and bring everything out to us.”

Humor has kept the boys together as much as nostalgia and camaraderie.

Jokes, funny stories, and mock insults fly across the table with the pizza and bread. After they heard of their Barbers moniker from the staff, they gave Harazet a birthday cake with several barbers’ scissors sticking protruding from the icing instead of the customary candles.

Though some members have passed away and join them only in spirit, The Jesuit Boys keep the tradition of school, friendship, and family alive and laughing.

Theirs is a heartwarming testament to the lasting, life-enriching bonds that can be forged at an institution such as Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas.

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2. Moving Less Over Time: You might notice this if you become dizzy from walking and turning your head (Or maybe you don’t move your head much anymore to avoid the dizziness). Remember when you could ride a roller coaster when you were 10 years old but not when you were 40? To sum it up simply, if you don’t use it, you lose it. The inner ear balance system takes a lot of use to stay working properly.

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FROM LEFT: Larry Minter, Ronnie Caravella, Richard Cronin, Dick Erler, Bill Malone, Pat Lindley, Mark Lindley, Bill DeOre, and Frank Hart. JOSH HICKMAN

Five times a year wasn’t enough, so a weekly lunch seemed like a good thing to do. Richard Cronin

Edgemere Senior Living and the Siebs: A New Chapter

Carl and Rose Marie Siebs have traveled all over the world, from Europe to Asia. As Rose Marie puts it, “We’ve been there and have done that.” As the maintenance of their home and the lack of socialization became more prominent in their lives, it came time for the Siebs to downsize and begin a new chapter in their life. They were looking for not only a new place to live but a new community in which they could flourish. They both have worked hard throughout their lives, with Carl only recently stepping away from his own business this last April. The Siebs looked around at everything that was available to them, and that’s when they found Edgemere. “This was the place where we wanted to be the most.” The Siebs have now been living at Edgemere for around two years.

When you ask the Siebs the three things they love most about Edgemere they’ll say “Friends, fun, and food.”

Both Carl and Rose Marie believe there are many advantages to moving into an established community. One of those advantages is the friends they have made since making Edgemere their home. “The people who move in here, come from all over the United States. Hearing their stories and meeting them has been very interesting. So, we’ve made many good friends from all over.”

Before moving to Edgemere, the Siebs expressed how they felt like they were becoming overly dependent on their children for socialization. “We were getting lonely in our home, just the two of us.” They found themselves bugging their children about when they’d be coming to see them. “Now, they need to call us to see if we have time for them!”

Rose Marie expressed, “Even though we love them and want to see them, it’s nice to not be so dependent on them.”

The Siebs fill their time with attending events, parties and taking advantage of the amenities at Edgemere with the friends they have made. Rose Marie plays bridge, visits friends and enjoys working out. Carl oversees the putting

green that’s just outside their back door. The two of them enjoy the putting green with each other every Tuesday morning. They also enjoy being on their patio together throughout the year and strolling the beautiful grounds.

At Edgemere meals come with a side of good conversation and company. The Siebs not only enjoy the dining experience at Edgemere but the company that joins them. The dining experience is next level, and the Siebs enjoy the life of ease it provides. They enjoy the equally delicious and healthy meals served. The dining experience is so great that the Siebs’ friends who don’t reside at Edgemere wish to dine regularly with them. “I have a debt out right

now. I’ve promised three of my friends an invitation to dinner. So, we’re going to do that when we get the time.”

Picking Edgemere has been one of the easiest things for them to do. They enjoy the style of living that it provides them.

“Edgemere feels like home,” said Carl. “It’s been the best move we’ve made.”

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Carl and Rose Marie Siebs enjoy all the features and amenities that Edgemere offers, including the putting green right outside their back door.

Industry Leader Redefines Retirement Presbyterian Village North building name honors Doug Hawthorne

By Daniel Lalley Special Contributor

When many think about life after retirement, they imagine time spent traveling, taking on new hobbies, or just kicking back to enjoy the little things in life.

They don’t see themselves getting right back into the shuffle, joining multiple organizations, steering philanthropic efforts, or consulting for large-scale development projects.

However, for one Park Cities man, these post-career endeavors are just another leg in a long track record of service.

“I don’t call it retiring,” said Doug Hawthorne, founding CEO of Texas Health Resources. “I like to call it ‘refiring.’ How I define this is that I’m now able to do some things that I was not able to do when I was working eight to 10 hours a day.”

Hawthorne has had a lengthy journey and storied career in the North Texas healthcare sector. For 50-plus years, he served as the CEO of Texas Health Resources, improving healthcare delivery while growing one of the area’s top hospitals.

“It started back in my college days at Trinity University in San Antonio,” Hawthorne said. “Between my junior and senior years, I was offered an internship in administration at a small hospital. This triggered my interest in the leadership and management of healthcare organizations.”

In 1969, Hawthorne graduated from Trinity and started his master’s in hospital administration. During the program, he began a one-year residency at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. Forty-nine years later, he was still with the hospital – having grown it from 300 beds and 600 employees to 3,100 beds and 21,000 employees.

“I was the CEO there for 17 years,” Hawthorne said. “Before consolidating with Harris Methodist in Fort Worth and Arlington Memorial Hospital in Arlington to form Texas Health Resources in 1997.”

After 50 years of direct service and another five years as CEO emeritus, Hawthorne is taking what he knows about healthcare and applying it to the senior community. With his latest project, he’s making his and

others’ retirements more than just a withdrawal from the working world.

“In the late ‘70s, I was asked to do some research on what a retirement community could be in Dallas,” he said.

Hawthorne traveled the country, learning the nuances of senior living communities, and eventually helped develop Presbyterian Village North, an independent senior living community off Forest Lane and Stultz Road.

After many years serving on the board and assisting with the growth of this community, the CEO and board of Forefront Living, the company that would eventually acquire Presbyterian Village North, proposed naming a new senior living facility after Hawthorne.

As Forefront Living continues developing The Hawthorne, its namesake wants to ensure a sense of comfort, community, independence, and access to quality care for all residents.

“I call it a living free opportunity,” Hawthorne said. “Instead of retirement living, it’s refiring living, where residents have opportunities for activities and new experiences in their next chapter.”

AT A GLANCE

The 112-unit Hawthorne apartment building opened in 2022 on the 66-acre Presbyterian Village North campus at 8600 Skyline Drive. Senior living residents enjoy activities, independence, and incredible amenities. Visit presvillagenorth.org.

I call it a living free opportunity. Instead of retirement living, it’s refiring living.

Doug Hawthorne

Presbyterian Village North in 2022 dedicated and named a new senior living apartment building for retired CED emeritus Doug Hawthorne. COURTESY FOREFRONT LIVING

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HIGH-RISE LIVING OFFERS AMENITIES Residents seek walkability, convenience

By Rachel Snyder rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com

The lock-and-leave lifestyle, skyline views, and posh amenities offered in Dallas’ luxury high rises make them consistently popular.

Allie Beth Allman & Associates agent Sue Krider lives in the Turtle Creek area and specializes in homes, townhomes, and condos in Turtle Creek, as well as the Park Cities, North Dallas, Uptown, Oak Lawn, and downtown.

“It’s that not having to worry about the yard, and the pool, and the roof, and also being in a walkable neigborhood,” Krider said. “The highest concentration of high rises in Dallas is of course the Turtle Creek area, and they want the amenities that go with the area — the Katy Trail, the restaurants, the Arts District, convenience of getting to airports — so it’s not just the amenities in a building per se, it’s the amenities of the location.”

That’s not to say buyers and renters aren’t interested in the amenities buildings have to offer, though.

“The reason for moving is it’s a lifestyle choice and they want somebody to manage their lifestyle, so the more high-end amenities and services and staff that take

Real Estate Market Snapshots

Editor’s note: Find here the latest available (as of press time) real estate market statistics for Dallas, Highland Park, and University Park from the North Texas Real Estate Information Systems. Inc. The Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University prepares the monthly Multiple Listing Service (MSL) reports but leaves out municipalities when they don’t hit a 10-sale threshold. Highland Park last met that threshold in June. University Park returned to the reports in November after last appearing in August. We would prefer more comprehensive and timely data but believe these market snapshots still provide a helpful look at where the industry is heading.

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care of everything from dog walking to plant watering to refrigerator (cleaning),” said Missy Woehr of the Missy + Ilene team at Compass.

“People move into high rises with 24/7 doorman and valet as well, adding a level of security to their homeownership,” Ilene Christ added.

The high-rise lifestyle is appealing to those looking for a retirement community as well.

“It has a lot to offer that is so appealing to this age group, people in their 60s, 70s, and 80s,” said Marilynn Maus, director of marketing for Ventana by Buckner, a high-rise, luxury retirement community in the 8300 block of North Central Expressway. “Some … didn’t ever realize ‘I’ve been missing out’ because they have spent a lot of time with the upkeep of their large homes or old homes instead of … making new friends … and enjoying these things with one another, like the sky lounge, doing the aqua fit classes, doing the boxing classes.”

Krider says the number of Dallas high rise sales remained strong last year despite low inventory and volatile interest rates. In part because of that shortage of inventory, she said it’s not uncommon for people to sell their homes and lease in a high rise until

they find the right listing come up to buy.

“The biggest challenge that we face right now is a shortage of inventory, like everywhere else, but especially in the highrise market in the upper end,” Krider said. “When I do open houses, I was amazed this past year at the number of people who had sold their homes, were leasing, and frankly, they’re in no hurry, they can wait until they find just the right building that works for them.”

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“For the past year actually, it has rebounded in the most strong way,” George Bass of George Bass Stage and Design added about the market for high rises. “Whether you’re renting or owning, you’ve got towers all over downtown Dallas, and the occupancy rate is usually anywhere from 70 to 80%.”

PARK

It’s that not having to worry about the yard, and the pool, and the roof, and also being in a walkable neighborhood.

Sue Krider

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Ventana by Buckner. COURTESY

Turtle Creek Boulevard. ALLIE BETH ALLMAN

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Beverly Drive Renovators Invite Neighbors to Follow Along Instagram account tracks construction progress, welcomes suggestions

By Rachel Snyder rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com

Daniel Murphy and Adam Saxton weren’t necessarily looking for a renovation project when they bought their nearly 100-year-old Beverly Drive home last spring, but once the idea was planted, they “really couldn’t shake it.”

“We were drawn to the Highland Park area because we really liked the sense of community,” Saxton, an SMU alumnus, said.

“I’ve built a number of houses, but I’ve never done a remodel,” he continued. “I don’t think we sought out to do a remodel or a restoration or to buy a historic home.”

However, when their real estate agent showed the couple the Beverly Drive home, they “looked at it once and made an offer.”

Some records indicate the home was built in 1930, but Saxton and Murphy shared an advertisement for the home they say ran in the Dallas Morning News in 1929. They also have an excerpt from the book Great American Suburbs: The Homes of the Park Cities that mentioned their home and noted that its architect was unknown.

“With the setting of Beverly Drive being what it is and finding that house that fits so appropriately

into its setting with that old oak tree in the front and that kind of classic, idealized version of Highland Park facade in place — I think it was pretty clear that we didn’t want to touch that,” Saxton said.

For their project, the pair enlisted the help of architect William S. Briggs, who served on the board of Preservation Park Cities.

“This property had the flexibility to allow us to leave all of that beautiful facade that you see from the street exactly as it is today,” Saxon

said, while still allowing “us to add on in the back and do it in such a way (to) make a modern home for our family.”

They began sharing the renovation process with the community on social media shortly after they bought their home, which they dubbed the “Beverly Casa.”

“We wanted to show people … what this process was like from a homeowner’s perspective,” Saxton said. “These homes can be transformed to modern living without any

compromise … that’s what we’re trying to share throughout the journey.”

An Instagram account for the Beverly Casa has since drawn more than 12,000 followers. Murphy and Saxton say they’ve made connections with their neighbors before they could move in and have been surprised by the community’s interest in their home and project.

“It’s probably upward of 20 people at this point who have had some sort of personal connection to the house that have reached out — people that

either lived there or had a friend who lived there,” Murphy said.

“We will know and have met and been introduced to dozens and dozens of neighbors long before we’ve ever slept a single night in that house, and I think that that is what motivates us to keep going,” Saxton added.

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Homeowners Daniel Murphy and Adam Saxton created an Instagram page for the community to follow the renovation of their nearly century-old Beverly Drive house. PEN CARLSON

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Keep up with the project by following @TheBeverlyCasa on Instagram.

As we begin 2023 and open the door on our next thirty years, we would like to thank our clients, consultants, and friends for working with us. We look forward to welcoming new opportunities in the coming year.

An Interior Designer’s Guide for Preparing a Home for Sale

In this guide, I’ll cover the essentials involved in a quick and profitable home sale — including some tips that your real estate agent might not think to suggest.

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Create a Blank Slate

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First Impressions

One quick and easy way to boost your home’s “curb appeal” is to put a new coat of paint on the front door. Select a color that stands out from the rest of the home but still complements the brick, stucco, or limestone.

Trimming the bushes, mowing the lawn, and weeding are mustdos. You may also want to plant some new flowers and add fresh mulch.

Tackle Your Repair List

Now’s the time to make a list of all the repair projects you’ve been putting off. You may be tempted to renovate your outdated kitchen but proceed carefully. A full kitchen renovation can cost as much as $65,000. Less expensive repairs include patching holes in walls, fixing doors and drawers that don’t close properly, replacing kitchen cabinet hardware, replacing light

As gorgeous as your dark red bedroom may be, the paint color might distract buyers. Good choices for neutral paint colors include white, cream, khaki, or gray.

Potential buyers have trouble imagining their family photos on the walls when yours are still hanging. Don’t store personal items in the closets, however: Buyers will be opening those to see how much space you have. Instead, rent a storage unit for oversize furniture, collectibles, family heirlooms, and photos. If you want to hang something on the wall, scenic pictures and mirrors are fine.

Now is a good time to purge items you don’t want to take to your next home. If there’s anything you own that you absolutely can’t part with, you should move it to storage before buyers can see it. It will hurt negotiations if your buyer covets any light fixtures or window treatments you plan on keeping and is told that she can’t have them.

Just looking at your to-do list can feel intimidating, but remember that every repair you make, and every item you purge, will increase the value of your home and make your next move easier.

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. Visit chambersinteriors.com/blog for more design advice.

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The Homeowner Dilemma: Should We Stay or Should We Go

Over the years, we’ve had numerous clients wrestle with the decision to stay in their house and make major improvements, tear down and build new, or sell and move to another home.

This complex situation comes with multiple considerations and pros and cons for each.

We recently worked with a young couple with a growing family facing this dilemma. They loved their neighborhood and wanted to stay, but their 1940s-era cottage-style home was too small and needed major renovations to suit their lifestyle. The probable solution was to add a second-story addition to get the additional space required and reconfigure the existing ones to improve functionality. They also wanted to upgrade finishes to reflect their style and current design trends. However, an investment like this exceeded the current home’s value and triggered the debate we are discussing.

In evaluating options, we walked the couple through some pros and cons:

Remodeling Pros:

• Remodeling allows homeowners to remain in the neighborhood they love.

• You don’t have to move to the suburbs to get your “dream” house.

• Children don’t have to change schools

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due to a relocation.

• Remodeling older homes maintains the neighborhood charm.

• Property taxes are more favorable compared to new home values.

Remodeling Cons:

• You may need to find temporary housing for the remodel duration.

• Existing foundation and structure may not support major additions without significant enhancements.

• Existing plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems, etc. will likely need to be replaced or upgraded.

• Existing building components likely don’t meet current energy and building codes.

• Element of surprise along the way due to unforeseen conditions.

• Entire house will be required to meet all building and energy codes if the cost of the improvements exceeds 50% of the current home value.

In the case of these homeowners, they decided to renovate instead of move.

Their dramatic home makeover allowed this family to stay in their neighborhood and enjoy significant improvements that created this beautiful, one-of-a-kind home.

The native Texan was raised in Tyler, graduated with honors from Texas Christian University, and resides in the Park Cities with his wife and two children.

He’s a team lead with the Carroll Eltis Group at Douglas Elliman Realty, focusing on residential real estate in the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, Lakewood, and Uptown. He’s led his team to more than $600 million in sales since he began working in real estate more than 10 years ago. When he isn’t working, Aaron and his wife donate their time and resources to various schools and charities, including ABPA, Westminster, Genesis Women’s Shelter, The Family Place, North Texas Food Bank, and Turtle Creek Conservancy.

How long have you been in real estate, and what led you to this career?

I have now been in real estate for 11 years. I come from a real estate background, as my mom

Renovations included exterior improvements to increase curb appeal, an addition, extensive reconfiguration of the owners’ wing, and interior renovations to create better efficiency and flow.

A seasoned builder/remodeler can guide you through this process. We always suggest consulting with a real estate professional familiar with your neighborhood to understand resale values better after the proposed improvements.

Sherry and Paul Zuch are partners with Alair Homes Dallas|Zuch, a building, remodeling, and renovating company. Visit www.alairzuch.com.

has been an agent in Tyler, Texas, since I was 10 years old. My parents encouraged me to pursue real estate in my hometown of Tyler, but I knew I wanted to be in Dallas. I’m very lucky that I get to sell luxury properties in the city I love.

Now that you’ve been a real estate professional for a while, if you could go back in time and give yourself any advice, what would it be?

I would tell myself not to judge my career by one bad day but to instead reflect on each quarter and year overall. I’m extremely passionate about what I do and confident that I can get a job done, so it’s difficult when I miss out on something, but I remind myself to stay motivated because there are always new opportunities.

What is the best thing about being a real estate agent?

Honestly, the best part is the

people I meet and connections I’ve made. That’s what keeps me going every day. I love the sense of community that I have with people and neighborhoods across Dallas.

What is your outlook on the Dallas market?

I try to stay positive even when the market may be more challenging because, in my opinion, the Dallas real estate market is one of the best investments you can make right now. There continues to be high demand and limited inventory, and I believe the market will stay strong with the increasing number of people continuing to move to Dallas.

Can you give us a fun fact about yourself?

I was in the Screen Actors Guild at the age of 14 and appeared in Law and Order, Sopranos, Keeping the Faith, and several national commercials.

SHERRY AND PAUL ZUCH

Before and after photos document the exterior changes to the front and rear of a 1940s-era cottage-style home. ALAIR ZUCH AND KEN VAUGHAN/VAUGHAN CREATIVE MEDIA

Their dramatic home makeover allowed this family to stay in their neighborhood and enjoy significant improvements that created this beautiful, one-of-a-kind home.

– Compiled by Rachel Snyder

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The Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center Dallas, in partnership with NorthPark Center, once again brought holiday joy and magic to the community and to the patients at Children’s HealthSM through their annual Christmas campaign,

As we embrace a new year, we are grateful to NorthPark Center, our generous sponsors and the community for demonstrating their incredible commitment and support of the Children’s Health mission to make life better for children.

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Santa Visits

NorthPark Center’s new Santa provided over 3,200 Santa visits to families in the community from November 25 through December 24, as well as brightened the hallways at Children’s Health for hundreds of patients who spent the holidays at the hospital with personal visits and storytime with Santa at Seacrest Studios.

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Breakfast with Santa Spectacular

The 32nd annual Breakfast with Santa Spectacular presented by NorthPark Center was back in person this year. Festivities included photos with NorthPark Santa, holiday performances and carolers, face painting, balloon artists, special character appearances, live reindeer, a life-size snow globe and so much more! A special thanks goes to our chairs, Joanne Gates, Amy McEvoy and Lyle Scovell and honorary chairs, Carol McEvoy, Jan Myers and Diane Scovell.

Mission is a platform for young philanthropists to make a di erence in the lives of children. Founded last year by Ella Kate Nayfa and Barrett Gibbins, the duo was able help raise funds to benefit Children’s Health through their movie screenings this year.

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PROLIFIC PARTNERS MESSER, WALKER GIVE DEFENDERS NIGHTMARES

HP’s top-scoring duo has been playing together since elementary school

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

The sting of last season’s playoff exit had barely worn off, but Coleson Messer and Dylan Walker knew the situation and the commitment it would require.

Highland Park was transitioning to Class 6A in basketball, and much of the team’s firepower was graduating. The spotlight was now on them, and they decided to tackle it like they always had — together.

Messer and Walker are the leading scorers for a Scots team contending for a title in a challenging District 7-6A and hoping for another deep postseason run against stiffer competition.

Their chemistry dates to fifth grade when they first played alongside one another and developed their complementary skillsets.

“That helps a lot,” Walker said. “That’s a reason we’ve been successful.”

Still, the development from their junior to senior years has been noteworthy — not just because they play more significant roles or more minutes for the Scots, but because of that commitment during the offseason.

“We knew it was going to be a lot more

difficult, especially in our district,” Walker said. “You don’t get any easy games. It keeps us focused.”

Moving to a nationally prominent summer program came with some sacrifices. Messer and Walker skipped a spring break trip to Florida to attend preseason workouts. They missed prom to play in a tournament in Indiana.

Walker has always been a lanky guard and Messer a bulkier forward, but with both standing at 6-foot-4, they have become

more interchangeable in an era defined less by positions and more by roles. Messer is adept at shooting from the perimeter, while Walker can grab rebounds and defend in the paint.

“It helps with mismatches, too,” Messer said. “Our teammates help to create so many shots.”

In addition to their shooting prowess, the Scots have always been known for crisp ball movement and opportunistic transition baskets, something that

wouldn’t be possible without contributions from fellow seniors such as Jackson Heis, Drew McElroy, and Jordan Stribling.

Before the season, Messer and Walker casually spoke of an ambitious goal to combine for 35 points every game — not as a way of focusing on their statistics, but because they knew HP’s success could depend on it.

“We’ve been putting the work in,” Messer said. “For us, it’s whatever needs to happen for us to win.”

Lady Scots Feel Prepared for Jump to 6A in Softball HP hopes to end postseason drought with improved depth and new district alignment

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

Highland Park lost two-thirds of its regular starting lineup to graduation and is transitioning to the 6A classification in softball for the first time since 2015.

So why are Lady Scots players and coaches so optimistic as they seek to end a four-year playoff drought? In their case, moving up in class might actually be a relief.

Nothing against the playoff contenders from Irving and Richardson — particularly Irving Nimitz and Richardson — that HP will face in District 7-6A, but it might be a relief compared to the 5A state powers from Forney and Royse City that have been on the slate in recent seasons.

“There’s not a team in this district that will intimidate us because of the teams we’ve faced the last four years,” said HP head coach Michael Pullen. “We won’t

be scared, and we won’t back away.”

Pullen is entering his seventh season, making him the longest-tenured head coach in program history. He was an assistant during the previous two years at the 6A level, both of which saw HP make the playoffs.

After opening the season on Feb. 14 against Duncanville, the schedule includes early-season tournaments in Mesquite, Tyler, and Denton. District play begins on Feb. 28 at Richardson Pearce.

There will be holes to fill in the lineup, most notably with the loss of stalwart pitcher Lilli Reenan. But a few starters return, including catcher Audrey Schedler, outfielder Reese Singleton, and infielder Campbell Sharpe, who have multiple years of varsity experience. Also back are key role players such as Faith Horner, Skylar Hammel, Kathryn Joiner, and Emily Bailey.

“Our lineup is very deep and

has played a lot of softball,” Pullen said. “The girls are confident. They are looking forward to it.”

In the pitching circle, the Lady Scots will have three options, all right-handed, with varied styles and specialties. Maggie Jordan and Rebecca Arnold each saw limited

action a year ago, while freshman Cecilia Knutson is a promising newcomer.

“It’s kind of like a three-headed monster in the circle,” Pullen said. “They all bring something different.”

Plus, a strong class of incoming

SCHEDULE

February

14 Duncanville 7 p.m.

16-18 Forney tournament^ TBA

21 DeSoto 7 p.m.

23-25 Tyler Legacy tourn. TBA

28 at Richardson Pearce* 7 p.m.

March

2-4 Denton tournament TBA

7 Lake Highlands* 7 p.m.

10 at Irving MacArthur* 7 p.m.

14 Irving Nimitz* 7 p.m.

21 at Richardson Berkner* 7 p.m.

24 Irving* 7 p.m.

28 Richardson* 7 p.m.

31 Richardson Pearce* 7 p.m.

April

4 at Lake Highlands* 7 p.m.

6 Irving MacArthur* 7 p.m.

11 at Irving Nimitz* 7 p.m.

14 Richardson Berkner* 7 p.m.

18 at Irving* 7 p.m.

21 at Richardson* 7 p.m.

*—District7-6Agame

^—atMesquite

freshmen has given HP about 37 players at the varsity and subvarsity levels, which is an all-time high.

“The depth I feel really good about,” Pullen said. “The program is trending in the right direction.”

For us, it’s whatever needs to happen for us to win.

Coleson Messer

Highland Park’s Dylan Walker (4) will play college basketball at Lubbock Christian, while Coleson Messer (15) is exploring opportunities. CHRIS MCGATHEY

The program is trending in the right direction. Michael Pullen

Campbell Sharpe is among the top returnees for Highland Park as it moves into District 7-6A. CHRIS MCGATHEY

Holding Court: Dallas Open Looks for Continued Growth in Second Year

Venus Williams, Taylor Fritz, John Isner among top players coming to SMU

By Todd Jorgenson

People Newspapers

When it comes to gauging the success of the inaugural Dallas Open tennis tournament, Peter Lebedevs defers to the fans.

The tournament director uses those same voices to shape the future of an ATP Tour event he hopes can continue growing in its second installment and beyond.

For starters, he points to a promising field of top men’s players who will take the court at SMU’s Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex on Feb. 5-12.

“We’re very happy with the move to Dallas. We had an intimate venue and a supportive fan base,” Lebedevs said. “The people in Dallas really want to see this level of tennis.”

The tournament, formerly known as the New York Open before relocating last year, is the

only indoor annual ATP Tour event in the United States. It also has the smallest seating capacity, with room for fewer than 2,000 on the featured court, which is by design.

“We like the idea of an intimate atmosphere,” Lebedevs said. “We have guaranteed that feeling of a packed stadium. That’s better

for the fans and the players.”

Committed players for 2023 include defending champion Reilly Opelka, local favorite John Isner — who lives in the Park Cities and acts as a tournament ambassador — fellow American stars Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe, plus international standouts Miomir Kecmanovic

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(Serbia) and Adrian Mannarino (France).

This year’s tournament will again feature men’s singles and doubles brackets throughout the week, preceded by a women’s exhibition match between Venus Williams and Danielle Collins on Feb. 4.

“I think it’s going to be a fantastic kickoff to our event,”

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When: Feb. 4-12

Where: SMU Tennis Complex

Singles top seed: Taylor Fritz (USA)

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Lebedevs said. “We tried to take what the fans told us to make the experience a little better.”

Other changes this year include a new spectator entry, a revamped hospitality village, more box seats, and the introduction of live electronic line-calling technology. Meanwhile, winners going forward will receive the Lamar Hunt Trophy, customized and named to honor Hunt’s founding of World Championship Tennis in Dallas during the 1960s and the sport’s legacy in the city.

Ticket sales have been brisk, including box-seat VIP tickets, which sold out in October, giving Lebedevs further validation that the event is set up for longterm success.

“We want to embrace our history of tennis in Dallas,” he said. “If we keep producing what the fans want, it helps us develop those roots. We plan to be here for a long time.”

The people in Dallas really want to see this level of tennis.

Peter Lebedevs

Top-ranked American Taylor Fritz will be among the returning players for the second-annual Dallas Open. CHRIS MCGATHEY

MOVE OVER ‘SHARK TANK,’ SCOTS TANK HAS NATURAL POWER HPHS student Brian Rosen developing healthier energy drink

By Josh Hickman People Newspapers

Last year, as a junior, Brian Rosen entered the Design and Leadership class at Highland Park High School and did his final assignment so well that he’s still working on it.

The Moody Advanced Professional Studies (MAPS) course culminated with students creating and pitching business ideas to a panel of five judges in a Shark Tank-style competition called Scots Tank.

Rosen pitched his idea for Natural Power, an all-natural energy drink that would capitalize on the trend toward healthier living.

“One market I identified that was still lacking a healthy alternative was energy drinks,” he said. “I want to get in on that.”

He won the Scots Tank pitch and $1,500 to launch his product.

“The big players like Monster and Red Bull have a lot of sugars and artificial flavors,” Rosen said. “The inspiration for Natural Power came from my own health journey, and I want to create something that will actually help the consumer.”

He created the logo and packaging, then assembled a team for product development. Opting for stevia as a natural sweetener over sucralose (which studies have suggested could cause liver damage), Rosen also plans to use fruits and vegetables for flavor, vitamins, and nutrients, along with natural

Connect 4? Why Not More?

HPHS students invent new games for Scottie Joe’s coffee customers

By Carley Hutchison

People Newspapers

Engineering, problem-solving, technology, mechanics – Highland Park High School MAPS program students employed those and other skills for a recent project.

The Moody Advanced Professional Studies (MAPS) program challenged students to make tabletop games for customers of Scottie Joe’s coffee shop to interact with while they wait for their drinks.

Scottie Joe’s is an 18+ program-run coffee shop on the campus that is accessible to all students and teachers. The menu features a wide range of drinks, from hot coffee to iced lemonade.

Project parameters were mainly wide open except for a deadline.

Juniors Charlie Poray and Row

Dyer found inspiration in Connect 4, where two players take turns dropping their colored game pieces into

a vertical game board until someone can complete a four-piece line of one color.

“We took the original idea of Connect 4 and said, ‘Why just two people?’” Poray said.

Poray and Dyer come from big families, so Connect 4 was never picked off the rack for game night. The boys wanted to make their game more interactive for a larger group of people.

“We went through a number of design innovations to try to accomplish our goal of keeping the design style and play style of Connect 4 but being able to add more people,” Dyer said.

The two boys then took their ideas to paper and started with a 2D drawing. After the paper schematics, Dyer and Poray put their ideas into the Fusion 360 3D printing software to print their game.

Other students found inspiration from games such as Shuffleboard and Battleship.

caffeine as the stimulant.

“We’re also trying to differentiate ourselves based on flavor,” Rosen said, noting many popular energy drinks’ artificial taste and unpleasant aftertaste.

The advertising campaign will include a prototype can and a box featuring a video

monitor showing a concise pitch for prospective retailers and potential investors.

“We’re going to approach high-end supermarkets who already prioritize healthier products — Whole Foods, Central Market, Foxtrot near SMU,” he said.

Rosen and his team have conducted taste tests on the stevia sweetener and are working out the molecular kinks of the aftertaste.

“We’re not looking for ‘it tastes great, but,’” Rosen said. “We’re looking for ‘it tastes great.’”

He doesn’t aim to appear on the real Shark Tank television show and said he’s not apprehensive about finding investors.

“I’m very fortunate to know a lot of people who have been helpful to me and can be very helpful in the future, so any of the fundraising that would be necessary for the product would likely be private,” he said. “There’s already been a lot of interest.”

Rosen’s passion and ideas proved a perfect fit for the MAPS program.

“As a junior, I already knew I wanted to major in business in college,” he recalled. “The MAPS program looked very interesting, so I joined it.”

Rosen, already accepted into the University of Indiana’s Kelly School of Business, is hopeful about the University of Pennsylvania and his sports drink.

“What started out as a class project I saw as something that had a lot of potential,” he said. “I could actually make a real difference in people’s lives.”

Park High School students created new games, including a Connect

variant designed by juniors Charlie Poray and Row Dyer to accommodate more than two players. COURTESY

We took the original idea of Connect 4 and said, ‘Why just two people?’

Charlie Poray

What started out as a class project I saw as something that had a lot of potential.

Brian Rosen

Brian Rosen, now a senior, is developing the Natural Power healthy energy drink he pitched as a junior during a Scots Tank competition. COURTESY HPHS AND BRIAN ROSEN

Teen Gets Cancer and Stoney Clover Lane Collection Ava Danuser’s

By Chloe Ching People Newspapers

A ripple of ambivalent news hit Ava Danuser.

While going through chemo, the teen cancer warrior learned she could help other families battling cancer.

A friend told Ava about Salood, a Texas nonprofit bringing businesses and cancer patients together to create brand partnerships benefiting families affected by pediatric cancer.

Salood was looking for more ambassadors, so Ava, now a Highland Park High School freshman, decided to get involved.

“When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the intensity of the treatments typically forces one parent to stop working, which significantly impacts a family’s income at a time when medical expenses escalate,” Salood co-founder Joshua

Castillo said. “That’s where Salood comes in to provide support, no questions asked.”

As she was finishing chemo, Ava was accepted as a 2022 Salood Ambassador to represent a line of Stoney Clover Lane products.

“I was so excited to be chosen — and even more excited when I found out it was going to be a capsule collection of multiple pieces, not just a backpack,” she said.

Ava was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma,

a rare bone cancer, at age 13. As a competitive cheerleader, she had a nagging injury and decided to go to the doctor. After several appointments, she scheduled a biopsy and discovered it was cancer.

Ava did nine months of chemo with surgeries in between.

“I had another surgery this past May, and in October, I had my year’s post-treatment scans and am officially one-year cancer free,” she said.

Ava had a voice in the Stoney Clover collection, designed to raise awareness for pediatric cancer and support families affected by this disease.

She picked the colors, designed patches, and chose which bags to include. The butterfly symbolizes hope to Ava, so she added her butterfly drawing.

“Stoney Clover Lane was amazing. They asked me so many questions and really wanted my input on everything,” she said. “Seeing the products come to life was so cool.”

Ava described the experience as a silver lining to her cancer journey.

“Having cancer as a kid is really hard, and it’s hard on parents and siblings, too,” she said. “I hope this collection with Stoney Clover Lane helps a lot of families in Texas.”

Ava Danuser picked the colors, designed patches, and chose which bags to include in her Stoney Clover Collection. The product line supports Salood’s work helping families impacted by pediatric cancer. COURTESY SALOOD

I was so excited to be chosen — and even more excited when I found out it was going to be a capsule collection of multiple pieces, not just a backpack. Ava Danuser

THE PEGGY SUE SMOKER LIVES ON, COMES TO THE RESCUE

Peggy Sue is a big girl with a fire in her belly.

She’s up there in years, almost 40, but after a complete overhaul last year, looks young and spry.

Shiny and polished, she’s dressed all in black save for strategically placed logos that look like interlocking Chanel C’s, but they are red B’s: the logo for Benchmark Bank.

She didn’t have big plans for the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Peggy Sue was going to hang out in the parking lot of Benchmark Bank on Hillcrest, smoking while a few friends from the bank, including Benchmark’s Corby Ferrell, president of the Park Cities region, shot the breeze. Corby had invited some bank customers to bring their butts, briskets, and brats over since Peggy Sue was in the neighborhood for the evening.

But that day, Dec. 28, Corby received a call from his friend and bank customer Michael McCoy, also known as Chef to the Shelters. Mike needed help; he had 400 pounds of pork butt that needed to be smoked so he could deliver meals to his clients, residents at some 34 sober shelters, centers, and homes throughout North Texas, in time for New Year’s Eve.

Peggy Sue Smoker, the 5,000-pound Oyler rotisserie smoker that cranked out tons of barbecue during her career at Snider Plaza’s Peggy Sue BBQ and her owner, Benchmark Bank, came through in a big way.

Corby, some friends, employees, and volunteers from Chef to the Shelters unboxed, unwrapped, seasoned, and loaded the smoker with pork. Together with the 100 or so pounds of protein Corby and other bank customers had smoking, Peggy Sue was at max capacity that day and into the night.

Smokers like Peggy Sue must be fed

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regularly to keep the temperature and smoke levels up to make perfectly moist and tender meat. After a long day, Corby had to get home. Thankfully, an officer with the University Park police department was able to help with the 2 a.m. stoking.

Chef McCoy is grateful for many things: his sobriety, his Chefs to the Shelters mission to prepare and serve meals that speak of dignity and respect to people in recovery, and Benchmark Bank. He gives

much credit to Benchmark Bank’s chairman Mike Barnett, who he’s known for years, and Corby, for helping Chef to the Shelters fulfill its mission.

It’s just a coincidence that Benchmark owns the smoker that came to the rescue that day. Chef McCoy usually uses his Big Green Egg, but this job was too big.

Acquiring Peggy Sue Smoker was Corby Ferrell’s brainchild. He, Barnett, and Benchmark had her restored and brought back

home to serve the community.

Whether in big ways, such as smoking the pork that fed bodies and souls, or small, such as enabling Corby to cook breakfast burritos for employees and customers in the bank parking lot, Benchmark’s Peggy Sue is a valued part of the community.

Follow Kersten Rettig, a Park Cities-based writer with 30-plus years of experience in food and beverage marketing and public relations, on Instagram @KerstenEats.

Washburne Regales Preservation Park Cities with Village History

Highland Park Village is a “… living and evolving shopping center,” owner Ray Washburne told members of Preservation Park Cities.

Indeed, the oldest shopping center in the United States and Dallas’ premier open-air shopping and dining destination has had four gasoline stations over the years and a radio station, as well as many distinct luxury brands.

Distinguished Speaker Luncheon chairs Tish Key and Alisa Sell welcomed a sold-out crowd at the Dallas Country Club on Oct. 17 to hear Washburne speak about “Highland Park Village: Then and Now.”

Washburne and his wife, Heather, and Stephen and Elisa Summers purchased the landmark 80-year-old center in 2009 and continue working to protect, preserve, and enhance its architectural and historical integrity.

The most recent efforts? Along with newly installed fountains at the Preston Road entrances, an extensive resurfacing project to fully brick the parking lot is underway.

– Staff report

DANNY CAMPBELL AND ROB WYTHE

Dan and Polly McKeithen

Stephen and Elisa Summers

Barbie and Tommy Stewart

Burton Rhodes, Tish Key, Alisa Sell, and Ray Washburne

Margo Goodwin and Joel Williams

KERSTEN RETTIG

Peggy Sue Smoker, the 5,000-pound Oyler rotisserie smoker that cranked out tons of barbecue during her career at Snider Plaza’s Peggy Sue BBQ, belongs to Benchmark Bank now. FROM LEFT: Corby Ferrell and Jonathan Filgo.

Crystal Charity Ball Celebrates 70th Anniversary with ‘Splendido Italiano’ Gala

By Rachel Snyder rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com

The Crystal Charity Ball celebrated its milestone 70th anniversary with a grand “Splendido Italiano”-themed gala Dec. 3, complete with a fountain for tossing coins and making wishes.

Guests in elegant gowns and suits ar rived at the Anatole’s version of Italy via a wisteria-adorned corridor with red-andwhite costumed musicians playing violin on both sides. Costumed “gondoliers” wel comed guests who entered to find a grand fountain complete with cherubs and coins available to toss into the water.

The Italian-themed grandeur continued throughout the venue with more fountains, gardens, and musicians.

Before the doors to the Chantil ly Ballroom opened, guests had their photos taken by James French Photography, enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres including antipasti, risotto balls, tortellini skewers, and, of course, jumbo shrimp, played casino games, and shopped in the Piazza Italiano market and silent auction. When the ballroom doors opened, guests entered to musical accompaniment and found their tables, complete with ornate floral centerpieces.

The Italian theme continued into the multi-course dinner, which started with a Burrata Insalata, with seasonal tomatoes, balsamic pearls, and pistachio, the main course of Filleto con Aragosta (filet and lobster) with farro risotto, grape tomato, and maitake mushroom in a kalamata caper demi glaze.

The photogenic dessert was a dolce trio served in a gold chocolate gondola, as well as limoncello mascarpone and hazelnut cremosa chocolate layered cake.

After dinner, guests danced long into the night and left with party favors and a hazelnut calzone from 400 Gradi.

Lisa and Clay Cooley

Mary Martha Pickens, Lindsay Balllotta, Kristina Whitcomb, Susan Farris, Elizabeth Gambrell, and Wendy Messmann

Cheryl and Richard Joyner

Caren and Pete Kline

Laura and Jason Downing

Julie and Scott Bagley

Alan and Joan Walne

Tavia and Clark Hunt

Steve and Sunni Solomon

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Party Hopping

1. Writing royalty

A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon benefiting the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and A Woman’s Garden had more than an air of nobility last fall.

The Countess of Carnarvon, author of many books, including her latest Seasons at Highclere, served as the featured speaker in October.

She dished on the history of Highclere from its earliest records in 1216 through its service as the filming location for the hit television series Downtown Abbey

Guests enjoyed mimosas, small bites, and a coffee bar. VIP guests had photo opportunities with Lady Carnarvon.

Chaired by Dyann Skelton and Therese Rourk with Donna and Herb Weitzman as honorary chairs, the event was part of A Noble Celebration, a week of happenings celebrating the 25th Anniversary of A Woman’s Garden and the 40th Anniversary of the Women’s Council.

2. An app for gifts

More than 300 people convened at Sadelle’s in Highland Park Village on Nov. 11 for the launch of Afloat, a Dallas- and Kansas City-based gifting app founded by Sarah-Allen Preston.

Dubbed “Giftmas,” the party planned by Missy Peck of Missy RSVP served as a charitable affair with afloat pairing 12 local influencers with 12 stores so a percentage of sales could go to charities of their choice.

Beneficiaries included The Birthday Party Project, Crystal Charity Ball, Dwell With Dignity, “EARS” Ears Rescue Texas, The Family Place, Grammy’s Cookie Convoy, Isner Family Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Momentous Institute, North Texas Food Bank, and Our Calling.

3. Wild encounters

Politicians aren’t the only ones who come running when they see a camera.

The Dallas Zoo’s flamingos apparently share that instinct too, or at least they’ve learned to react enthusiastically when someone pulls out a cell phone.

“They like to be on display,” a zoo worker explained to guests arriving for a Wild and Wonderful night at Zoo To Do 2022.

The Dallas Zoo’s largest annual fundraiser, presented by the Eugene McDermott Foundation on Nov. 5, brought in just over $1.3 million.

Sporting Safari Chic fashions, chairs Marena and Roger Gault with honorary chairs Kim and Greg Hext and VIP chair Sherwood Wagner welcomed friends along with community and business leaders to the sold-out event.

Guests wandered through the Giants of the Savanna habitat, enjoying libations and culinary delights from a selection of Dallas’ top restaurants, and feeding the giraffes.

Zoo staffers facilitated animal encounters with a boa constrictor, armadillo, and dwarf caiman lizard.

4. Patriotic victory

The more than 1,800 Folds of Honor supporters who filled the playing field on Nov. 12 helped provide a much-needed winning performance at AT&T Stadium, one that would raise funds to provide educational scholarships to the deserving families who sacrifice to protect U.S. freedoms.

Honorary Chairs Marilyn and Mike Berry and Molly and Rusty Reid greeted guests, sponsors, underwriters, and supporters to the 2022 Folds of Honor North Texas Annual Gala presented by First United Bank.

Guests enjoyed an evening of patriotic inspiration fueled by personal testimonies from veterans and scholarship recipients and performances by the U.S. Army Honor Guard Drill Team and PaintJam, renowned artist and speed painter Harvey Dunn.

Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, an F-16 fighter pilot in the Air Force Reserves, founded Folds of Honor in 2007. In the years since the nonprofit has awarded nearly 44,000 scholarships totaling roughly $200 million in financial assistance.

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Longtime North Texas nonprofit leader and educator Margaret “Bette” Perot died Jan. 3 at 93.

Bette, sister of the late Henry Ross Perot, served as vice president of the Perot Foundation for 26 years, and on the board of the North Texas Food Bank, where she was later named a life board member.

She also served on the Board of Governors at SMU, St. Mark’s School of Texas Board of Trustees, the Saint Michaels’ School Board, the Visiting Nurses Association, and the C.C. Young Community Board.

Bette, along with Ross and the Perot Foundation, bought a facility on Cockrell Hill Road from Trammel Crow in 1987 and leased it to the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) for $1 per month until the Food Bank was able to purchase it in 2004. The NTFB operated from that facility until 2018 when it moved to the newly constructed Perot Family Campus. That original building still

houses NTFB’s social services team and serves as a home to Crossroads Community Services, a NTFB partner serving the southern sector of Dallas.

“Bette meant a lot to me,” said one of NTFB’s founders, Liz Minyard. “She was witty, smart, and always thought ahead. I learned so much from her over the years, and the Food Bank meant so much to her.”

In 1969, Ross and Margot also honored Bette by naming the Girl Scout Tejas Council’s new camp in Athens, Texas, “Camp Bette Perot.” Bette received the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas’ Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009 and NTFB’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011.

“Bette’s impact is beyond measurable but can be felt across North Texas by all of us that have benefited from her wit, wisdom and extreme generosity,” NTFB CEO Trisha Cunningham added. “Today, a child is performing better at school because he has access to proper nutritious foods. A parent may be resting easier because she was able to feed her family. And a senior did not have to make a hard choice between paying for food or medicine. These are examples of Aunt Bette’s legacy.”

The community pantry at St. Philip’s School and Community Center, which opened on her 90th birthday in 2019, also bears her name.

MARY EVALYN ALBRIGHT

1958. Ducky enjoyed freelance work writing words and music for TV & Radio spots for Tracy-Locke in the 1960s and ‘70s and later worked as a Reporter/Editor at The Dallas Morning News, writing engaging and entertaining stories in the Special Sections. She also worked as a freelance writer/editor/researcher for several magazines in the 1980s.

“Bette Perot’s dedication to hunger relief is astounding, as she was instrumental in the founding of North Texas Food Bank, one of our long-standing community partners, and she personally planted the seeds for St. Philip’s first food pantry over twenty years ago,” a post on St. Philip’s School and Community Center’s website reads. “Through Aunt Bette and now her legacy, the Perot family will continue to positively affect the lives of tens of thousands of neighbors and fellow citizens facing food insecurity for decades to come.”

After graduating from Texas High School in 1946, Bette received a degree in Secondary Education from TCU and joined the Fort Worth Girl Scout Council as a field director while earning her master’s degree in educational administration from the University of North Texas.

Her career as an educator began at Meadowbrook Junior High School in Fort Worth, where she was quickly promoted to school counselor and vice principal. Bette also served as vice principal of Southwest High School.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the following organizations: Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry at St. Philip’s School and Community Center, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas’ Camp Bette Perot, North Texas Food Bank, Visiting Nurses Association, or Highland Park United Methodist Church.

CAROLYN CANFIELD LUPTON

Endowed Presidential Scholarship, UT Southwestern Medical Foundation, The Dallas Summer Musicals, and Kappa Alpha Theta and was honored as a Distinguished Woman of Northwood University.

Carolyn Canfield Lupton was born August 10, 1927, in Dallas, TX, to Halene Henning and Metesser Lee Canfield.

Carolyn passed away peacefully at home in Highland Park on November 24, 2022. She is pre-deceased by her high school sweetheart and husband of 70 years, Tavenner C. Lupton, Jr. They raised three children and enjoyed eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She and Tav loved spending time with family and friends at their home in Sunnyvale and at Buck Spring Ranch in Llano.

Carolyn attended Hillcrest High School (valedictorian), Hockaday Junior College, and the University of Texas at Austin and graduated from SMU. She was involved in many charitable and social organizations: Dallas Women’s Club, Junior League of Dallas, Crystal Charity Ball, Le Femmes du Monde, The University of Texas at Austin

DANIEL JOHN LYKE

Carolyn is survived by her children and spouses: Carol and Dr. Bill Huckin, Tav and Maureen Lupton of Dallas, and Laurie and Blake Liedtke of Houston; eight grandchildren and their spouses: Will and Marisa Huckin, Stuart and Merrick Huckin, Matthew Huckin of Dallas, Lacey and Ross Brunner, Taylor and Devon Liedtke of Houston, and Blake Liedtke, Jr. of Basalt, CO., Andrew Lupton of Chicago, IL, and Rachael Lupton of New York, NY.; and nine great-grandchildren, Hunter, Weslyn, Liam, and Caroline Huckin, Laurie and Ross Jr. Brunner, and Olivia, Elizabeth, and Jack Liedtke. In addition, she is survived by her brother Charles Canfield and his wife Pat and pre-deceased by her sister Kitty Ritchie Holleman.

A memorial service was held at 2 p. m. on December 12 at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75225.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages you to lend your time and support to the charity of your choosing.

JAKE DEAN

1934-2022

Mary Evalyn (Ducky Barnes) Albright, 88, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease at her home in Dallas, Texas. The daughter of Cecil and Marylee (Payne) Barnes, granddaughter of early Crockett and Val Verde ranchers Louella Riggins and Windrow Payne, and cousin to the late Steve Kenley, Ducky was born in 1934 in San Angelo, Texas. She graduated from San Angelo High School in 1952 and never missed a reunion with her fellow graduates over the years. She earned an Associate of Arts degree from Stephens College in 1954 and a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Missouri for English and Philosophy in 1956. She was a member of the Tri Delta sorority. She later did graduate work in English Literature at the University of Toledo until the birth of the first of her four children in

Ducky was a musician and lover of music. She played the guitar, piano, and sometimes the fiddle. She listened to Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor so loud it rattled the windows and, with equal measure, would listen to Led Zeppelin’s “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You.” Over the years, Ducky and her sister, Becky, and brother, Marcus, would play music together and sing with their children in the music room of their childhood home, with their mother, Mary B, looking on. However, it was her rendition of Bob Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” that would often quiet the room.

Ducky had an insatiable appetite for literature. She consumed books and then shared her passion for all different types of writers with her friends, children, and grandchildren. Her range included Joan Didion, John Updike, and Ray Bradbury. She was also an enormous fan of photographers like Diane Arbus and Bill Owens, which ignited a passion for photography in her son Jimmy, who made a career out of it.

Ducky loved movies. Many friends and family have fond memories of sitting with her at the Inwood Theater in Dallas, watching everything from “The Sound of Music” to Altman’s “Nashville” to one of her all-time favorites, “The Day the Earth Stood Still” (1951). Klaatu barada nikto.

Ducky loved to walk. She especially loved walking the mesquite and cedar-dotted hills and caliche roads of her beloved family ranch in West Texas. She had an unabashed sense of humor, winning over her dedicated and patient caregivers in the last years of her life. Her family will be forever grateful for the professional and loving care they gave to her.

Mary Albright is survived by her sister, Rebecca Ricci of San Angelo, Texas; her son, Jim Albright Jr. and Gabi Albright of Schwabach, Germany; her three daughters: Becca Cole and Greg Cole of Frisco, Texas, Rachel Albright of Woodland Hills, Calif., Naida Albright and Eric Bergez of Woodland Hills, Calif.; sister-in-law-Cheryl Albright Teeter; her four nieces: Jennifer Worsham, Melinda Barnes, Laura Ricci, Lori Palmer James; one nephew Bruce Palmer; her eight grandchildren: Dominik Albright, Jonas Albright, Rachel Cole, Sarah Cole, Coleman Albright, Walker Graham, Declan Graham, Sully Graham; and her old friend, Bulgeenta.

Daniel John Lyke passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022.

Dan was born on June 2, 1969, to Joanne Byrne Lyke and William Edward Lyke, Jr., in Chicago, Illinois. The family moved to Dallas in 1977, and Dan graduated from Highland Park High School in 1987. The summer after graduation, he interned with Park Cities People. That fall, he headed off to college at Auburn University, where he earned a degree in Business/Operations Management in 1991.

Dan is survived by his wife, Molly Hunley Lyke; sons, Henry Sheridan, George Holman, and John Martin; parents, Joanne Byrne Lyke and William Edward Lyke, Jr.; sisters, Jennifer Lyke Sorrells (Chris), Jessica Lyke Jenkins (Camp), and Emily Lyke Kleiber; and many nieces and nephews.

Dan had a long and successful career at Gannett, International Paper, and Sylvamo, winning numerous sales awards.

1972 - 2022

Talented Dallas-based newspaper photographer Jake Dean died after a brief illness on December 10, 2022.

His 30-year photography career began in 1993 when Park Cities People publisher Pat Martin hired him for a new Television Guide. He worked for the newspaper until 2001 when The Dallas Business Journal claimed him as their staff photographer. His Twitter account described him as a cyclist, N Scale loco lover, and saltwater fish hobbyist.

Jake covered real estate, construction, manufacturing, and aviation, along with breaking news. His portfolio included portraits of Dallas business leaders and scores of lawyers for The Texas Lawbook

Jake’s life was celebrated at a memorial at the Fraternal Order of Eagles on December 18, 2022. Jake’s brother Adam wrote, “It (the “FOE”) is tucked down a Dallas neighborhood road and rather like Jake: cool without ever once trying to be, and almost from another age.”

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This Valentine Cake Is Made With Love And Chocolate

I’ve always thought Valentine’s Day arrives just in time.

After weeks of holiday lights, decorations, and rich foods, we flip the switch to January’s healthy eating, décor returned to the attic, rooms that seem bare, and resumption of our daily activities.

Frankly, the month feels a bit lackluster to me, though I’m cheered by lights glowing in the mountains because it’s magical against the snow.

Valentine’s Day anticipation feels like a much-needed boost during winter. Red ribbons, heart-shaped cookies, Valentine wreaths on doors — they lift my spirits.

It seems everyone smiles as they wish each other “Happy Valentine’s Day.”

I bake and decorate heartshaped cookies for friends and ship raspberry-filled Linzer Tarts or sugar cookies sprinkled with pink sugar to my mother.

For my sweetheart of 40-plus years, I plan a romantic dinner in

front of the hearth. Listening to the fire crackle, sipping wine, and enjoying a sumptuous, multicourse meal is our idea of a perfect celebration.

Dinner always concludes with a decadent dessert designed to capture his heart, and this year it’s Chocolate Mocha Flourless Cake with Chocolate Ganache.

The ingredients for this simple, one-bowl cake are gently whisked together and require no electric mixer. Garnished with chocolate ganache — a glossy icing made by pouring heated cream over chocolate and gently whisking until the chocolate melts — this impressive cake has no flour, so it’s gluten-free.

Cocoa replaces flour, and eggs provide needed rise as the cake bakes. For an everyday dessert, skip the ganache and top with berries or a dollop of whipped cream, but for Valentine’s Day the intense flavor and glossy ap pearance of chocolate ganache is unforgettable.

Christy Rost is a cookbook au thor, chef on PBS stations nation wide, and longtime resident of the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. Her Celebrating Home 4-minute cooking videos are available at you tube.com/ChristyRostCooks and on her christyrost.com website.

CHOCOLATE MOCHA FLOURLESS CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE GANACHE

CAKE:

Ingredients:

1 cup dark chocolate morsels

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons espresso powder

3 eggs

1

½ teaspoons vanilla

½ cup Dutch-process cocoa

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8-inch round cake pan or springform pan with nonstick spray and line the bottom with parchment paper.

Melt the chocolate morsels and

whisk until it is thoroughly combined.

Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and bake 35 minutes or until the top has formed a thin crust and an instant-read thermometer reads 200 degrees. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and cool 5 to 10 minutes. Turn the cake upside down on the rack and cool completely. When cool, flip the cake right side up onto a serving plate and garnish with chocolate ganache.

CHOCOLATE GANACHE:

Ingredients:

1 cup dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate morsels

½ cup heavy cream

Directions:

Place chocolate morsels in a medium mixing bowl. Pour the cream into a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Pour hot cream over the chocolate and whisk slowly and gently to melt the chocolate. When the ganache is smooth, spoon it onto the cake and smooth it over the sides with an offset spatula until the cake is completely covered. If desired,

garnish cake with white sugar glaze hearts while the ganache is still soft.

WHITE SUGAR GLAZE:

Ingredients:

¼ cup sifted confectioners’ sugar 1 ½ teaspoons milk

Directions:

In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar and milk until it is smooth. Pour the glaze into a decorator bag fitted with a small plain tube or pour it into a small plastic zipper bag and snip a tiny hole in one corner. Squeeze drops of glaze onto the cake and draw a sharp knife through each drop to form a heart.

Yield: One cake

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17628 Woods Edge Drive has been newly renovated and is ready for your family! This light and bright North Dallas home features a stunning drive up, first floor primary suite all in the prestigious guarded and gated Oakdale Community.

The large pie shaped lot offers privacy with a fenced backyard complemented by a sparkling pool with spa and a large grassy play area.

Features include tall ceilings throughout the home, a Kitchen equipped with a center island and gas cooktop, seated bar and butler’s pantry opening to the breakfast area and spacious family room.

The first floor primary suite include an en-suite bath featuring dual vanities, oversized shower, and large walk-in closet. An additional first floor room serves as a bedroom or an office. On the second story are three bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms, two large game rooms, a library, and a study.

Neighborhood amenities include two gated entrances, ponds, and walking trails. Located in a prime location with easy access to the Tollway and George Bush provides easy access to fine dining, shopping, Downtown, and the airport.

Contact Lance Hancock (214.532.7331) or Karen Fry (214.288.1391) for more information or to set up a private showing. Visit DPMFineHomes.com to learn more or call 214.799.1488.

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Continuing to lead in the sale of estates across DFW, Allie Beth Allman & Associates has brought to market the most expensive home for sale in Texas, according to the Multiple Listing Service.

The Volk Estates home at 6915 Baltimore Drive has captured attention far and wide, not only for its listing price but also for its incredible design.

Designed by Richard Drummond Davis, the almost 24,000-square-foot residence began taking shape in Volk Estates in 2018. Much of the construction is complete, and it paints a picture of the lavish life you can lead here.

It starts with the grand façade, with its imported Bulgarian limestone and custom iron doors.

Inside, the six-bedroom property’s wow factor multiplies – the foyer features dramatic, blackand-white marble, a sweeping double staircase and a glamorous chandelier, all elements for a grand entrance.

The great room provides the setting for an amazing gathering, with a fireplace anchoring one end of the space while the wet bar and kitchen stand ready to serve refreshments at the other end.

When relaxation is the name of the game, you’ll get good use out of the wine room, private theater, yoga and exercise room, and the muchneeded sauna and spa.

BEACON HILL AT CEDAR CREEK LAKE

50% of Lots Sold on Beacon Hill’s Interior Lake

With the help of Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents, many great neighborhoods have seen significant sales recently and are greeting newcomers with open arms.

Take a closer look at a few of these exciting sales, which are the result of quality

REAL ESTATE Striking Old Preston Hollow Home Lives Large

properties and the proven expertise of the agents at this top brokerage. Its agents lead in the sale of homes priced at $2 million and above across DFW.

A Tuscan-inspired estate, 5335 Meaders Lane showcases warm materials and exquisite design for an enchanting Preston Hollow residence. It’s an entertainer’s dream, with vast living spaces, indoor and outdoor kitchens, a pool, cabana and private guesthouse.

In University Park, 2801 Daniel Ave. is light, bright and full of character, with charming woodwork, elegant fireplaces and high ceilings. As it offers open living spaces perfect for gathering while being close to favorite restaurants and SMU, it’s easy to see why buyers jumped at the opportunity to call this five-bedroom beauty home.

A masterfully remodeled home in Greenway Parks just sold at 5336 Montrose Drive. The stately property dates to the 1920s and has been thoughtfully updated. Merging the past with the present, the home now has fresh interiors the new owners can enjoy for years.

The sprawling 12,379 sq. ft. footprint maximizes living and entertaining spaces with a dramatic walls of windows. A gourmet Miele kitchen flows into two living spaces, media room, full bar and wine room – all overlooking the terrace, pool, putting green, sport court and turfed backyard.

The downstairs primary wing includes a sitting area with fireplace, direct study access and spa-like bathroom with dual custom closets, and is split from an ensuite guest bedroom. Take the elevator or sweeping staircase to three more large ensuite bedrooms, two additional bedrooms, a spacious exercise room, and a large flex room.

To schedule a showing, contact Beard at 214.727.3828 | stevenbeard@dpmre.com, Streiff at 469-371-3008 | ryan@dpmre.com or Stern at 214-912.0425 | megan@dpmre.com.

This Simmie Cooper custom build at 10333 Woodford Drive (10333woodford.dpmre. com) features crisp, recently applied exterior finishes. The six-bedroom, 8.2-bath residence with 4-car garage is set on a 238-foot-wide lot and is offered by Steven Beard, Ryan Streiff & Megan Stern for $9,395,000.

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

Ebby Halliday Realtors has long been a household name in Texas, but did you know that “Ebby” has expanded into Oklahoma?

“We are so excited to be open for business in Oklahoma,” says President Carolyn Rosson. “Ebby clients benefit from knowledgeable, respected agents and a team of professionals dedicated to making buying or selling a home or property one convenient experience. While our skilled agents help them navigate the market, our core-services companies handle mortgage, insurance and title needs with the utmost care. We are thrilled to offer those looking to buy or sell in Oklahoma the same great service we are known for in Texas.”

Adds Rosson, “Whether it’s city living, farm & ranch, or recreational properties in popular areas such as Broken Bow that interest you, Ebby Halliday agents offer exceptional representation of your Oklahoma real estate needs.”

For more information about Ebby Halliday’s residential real estate services in Oklahoma and to search for your Oklahoma home, visit the award-winning ebby.com

Finding Modern Luxury in Preston Hollow

Lots at the very popular Lake Ava Rosetta are selling fast. The 9-acre stocked fishing and swimming lake is now 50% sold with 8 of the 16 lots under contract, under construction or having a full-time resident. 5 of the remaining lots offer the opportunity for private fishing docks.

Residents are already enjoying the newly added beach area with new outdoor grills, fire pits and more. To find your perfect place of tranquility offering fishing, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, swimming, barbecuing and other outdoor fun, visit us online at www. liveatbeaconhill.com to schedule a tour or call 903-498-LAKE (5253).

Allie Beth Allman & Associates agent are offering several new listings in Preston Hollow

Allie Beth Allman & Associates, consistently a sales leader in popular Preston Hollow, has several homes that have recently come on the market.

Trust the leader in homes valued at $2 million

and higher in Dallas-Fort Worth to help you navigate the complex world of homebuying and find your ideal home.

An almost 5,000-square-foot home 6711 Aberdeen Ave. has a first-floor primary suite with dual vanities and a large walk-in closet. The fivebedroom home is a must-see, with its tall ceilings and designer wallpapers and fixtures. Upstairs are two large playrooms. The porte-cochere leads to the attached, three-car garage.

A French traditional estate sits on a gated, 2.3 creekside acres at 9250 Meadowbrook Drive. The newly renovated home, on one of Preston Hollow’s most sought-after streets, has more than 12,000 square feet of living space and includes separate guest quarters. The downstairs primary suite has a sitting area. The motor court offers ample parking for guests during gatherings.

At another new listing on Aberdeen, the owners of a five-bedroom home spent $650,000 in upgrades, including adding temperaturecontrolled wine storage and a bar. The 5,400-square-foot, home at 6307 Aberdeen has the primary bedroom suite, office and gym on the first level.

Exotic panda marble adorns the foyer of 6915 Baltimore Ave., listed by Allie Beth Allman & Associates.

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