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THE BAD KIND OF DÉJÀ VU
Whether it was straight-line winds or a tornado, it didn’t much matter to those who were impacted by a storm that caused damage around Goar and Caruth parks in University Park, and in the neighborhood near North Haven Gardens recently. (COURTESY: CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK)
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e won’t lie - the sound of a tornado siren, even 18 months after the EF3 tornado that struck a vast swath of our readership, fills most of us with a sense of dread. For some of us, it means that we’re also taking cover right along with our readers, who we also call neighbors. So when the tornado sirens sounded on May 16, it was nearly muscle memory to log on to Twitter and Facebook and begin updating our readers. Not quite an hour later, we began hearing reports of damage. We started checking in with our usual sources and driving to check on the damage. By Monday morning, University Park crews were already working to repair damage to fencing and downed trees. But in the neighborhood around North Haven Gardens, it was a bit of a different story. One family saw the home repaired after the ravages of the October 2019 tornado damaged once again, the roof peeled off like a sardine can lid. “Storms hit at Northhaven Gardens and at Goar Park,” Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said on Twitter. “Unsure if straightline winds or tornado. Doesn’t matter if you’re in it. Particularly sad that the resilient Northhaven neighborhood hit again. Damage limited to a few homes. “The residents of that home are safe, as are their three cats.” North Haven Gardens sustained some damage as well - but nothing like the wal-
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lop the company took in 2019. “Due to some damage to the outside areas of our property today, we will be closed for a few days,” the garden center announced on its Facebook page. “I know our city has been through a lot in the last few years. And it is unbelievable that these residents in North Dallas are enduring more destruction,” said Mayor Eric Johnson. “Our first responders have been assessing damage from the severe weather today. We don’t know yet whether a tornado or straight-line winds were responsible for the destruction around Northaven.” You can keep abreast of the latest news (and what the National Weather Service determines) at peoplenewspapers.com.
More to look for: The Texas legislature addressed a lot - but a lot also didn’t make it to a final vote. We kept readers upto-date through the end, and you can see those stories in our News section. We’re also keeping readers informed on the latest changes regarding COVID-19, including pop-up vaccination efforts, new vaccination efforts as more are becoming eligible for the vaccine, and the most recent CDC guidance. You can follow along in our COVID section of the website. Speaking of the pandemic, one parent has apparently begun making moves toward a possible lawsuit against Highland Park ISD regarding its masking policy. We’ll keep readers updated in our Schools section.
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UP ZIP CODE HITS ‘HERD IMMUNITY,’ BUT WHAT ABOUT DALLAS COUNTY?
Demographics such as age, education, employment influence vaccination rates have as much skin in the game,” he said. “They don’t feel as at risk if they catch the virus in the wild, and so they’re not rushing out to get the vaccine even if they may not necessarily oppose it.”
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hile “herd immunity” remains elusive in the U.S. and North Texas as a whole, 12 Dallas County ZIP codes have reached the 80% threshold, including 75225 in University Park. “The parts of town that have higher rates of college-educated graduates, they are parts of town that have higher vaccination rates to date,” said Dr. George “Holt” Oliver of the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation (PCCI). PCCI reports that more than 35% of the county were vaccinated, including more than 73% of residents over 65 years old, heading into May. The World Health Organization defines herd immunity as “the indirect protection from an infectious disease that happens when a population is immune either through vaccination or immunity developed through previous infection.” According to PCCI, Dallas County was about 64% of the way toward the 80% target heading into May. Still, a slowing vaccination rate may delay reaching herd immunity countywide until late June or July, instead of mid-June as once projected.
The parts of town that have higher rates of college-educated graduates, they are parts of town that have higher vaccination rates to date. Dr. George “Holt” Oliver Herd immunity calculations are based on rates of vaccinations and recoveries from the virus. (PHOTO: UNSPLASH)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended the expanded use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for those 12 and older on May 12. However, it remained unclear how that might affect the herd immunity forecast. PCCI reports that more than 35% of the
county has been vaccinated, including more than 73% of residents over 65 years old. But Oliver, vice president of clinical informatics at PCCI, said the vaccination rate remains “much lower” in the young adult population both in North Texas and nationwide. “Young adults maybe just don’t feel they
PCCI added that ZIP codes with higher static vulnerability (or long-term risks that do not change quickly, such as age, medical comorbidities, and social/economic factors) were slower at vaccine uptake. A potential reason for this is social determinants of health – people who live in these ZIP codes may be in jobs that are not conducive to taking time off from work and traveling to vaccine sites.
What Happens After HPISD’s School Board Election?
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After a hotly-contested Highland Park ISD Place 1 trustee race, one thing everyone seems to agree on is that the election raised important issues. Doug Woodward replaced board president Jim Hitzelberger after winning 58% of ballots (4,845 votes) to Kelli Macatee’s 42% (3,509). About 10% of registered voters cast ballots in the May 1 elections. “It was certainly a difficult path,” Woodward acknowledged of the election, which generated national headlines about fliers from political action committees with negative messaging supporting his opponent. “We’ve got to find a way to figure out what are the valid (concerns) we need to address.” Woodward added that he believes the fliers led to an increase in support for him. He received 50%
or more of the vote in each precinct. “The fliers were offensive not only to the vast majority in our community but also to many beyond our town borders as well,” a post on his campaign Facebook page reads. “When the story of the opposition’s fliers hit Dallas radio and national news, I received numerous donations from individuals outside our community – people that I have never met nor spoken to.” Though losing at the ballot boxes, Macatee sees a victory in drawing attention to issues. “We raised awareness and asked many, many important questions worth asking,” she said. “Incredibly gifted people came together who are hungry for that which is good and right and just. We have only just begun our efforts to engage locally. “I wish my opponent all the best as he moves forward in this important role,” she added.
Eric Swanson, who supported Macatee, said he expects the increased interest in school board elections and scrutiny of board members seen this year to continue. “I expect that scrutiny of and interest in both current board members and future candidates will increase substantially — the days of the board member who rubber-stamps the decisions of district employees with little public scrutiny are gone forever,” Swanson said. “Ultimately, this should serve our children well and hopefully cause board members to remember better that they represent the community that elected them. Going forward, I hope that I hear more responsive conversation about and see direct action on constituent demands. I will certainly be demanding it.” This year’s race also likely raised the most of any previous HPISD trustee election. Macatee received
A total of 8,354 votes were cast in the Highland Park ISD Place 1 race to replace board president Jim Hitzelberger. (PHOTO: RACHEL SNYDER) $90,726.70 in total political contributions between March 23 and April 21, the largest of which was a $25,000 contribution from Harlan R. Crow. Woodward received $25,067.07 in contributions between March 31 and April 23, the largest of which were five separate contributions of $970.70 each. Woodward donated nearly
$17,282 in leftover campaign funds to the Park Cities Learning Differences Association, his final campaign finance report shows. Macatee hadn’t filed a final campaign finance report by press time but said she planned to take time to decide what to do with her excess campaign funds.
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Crime Reports May 3-9 SKULDUGGERY of the MONTH: WANNA PIZZA ME?
April 12 False alarm? A prowler rummaged through a Toyota Camry in the 3500 block of Normandy Avenue overnight before 7:45 a.m. The owner initially thought the vehicle title was stolen, but later found it.
April 17 Is it shoplifting if it’s not technically merchandise? An enterprising crook left a 7-Eleven in the 6200 block of Hillcrest Avenue with a money order machine from the counter around 1:27 a.m.
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A maskless malcontent hurled a frozen pizza box at an employee of Royal Blue Grocery in Highland Park Village at 7:10 p.m. April 30 when informed about the store’s mask policy and handed a mask.
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April 18 A passenger from the 3200 block of St. Johns Drive left an iPhone with a card sleeve containing a credit card, a debit card, and more in an Uber before 1:32 p.m. March 18 and subsequently found fraudulent charges on her card. April 19 A burglar broke into a GMC Sierra parked in the 3400 block of Knox Street overnight before 7 a.m., damaged the steering column and took an iPhone charger, a charging adapter, and a dash magnet.
the 3000 block of Mockingbird Lane at 12:22 p.m.
April 25 A miscreant made off in a Ford F-150 King Ranch truck that was parked in the 4600 block of Edmondson Avenue overnight before 6:45 a.m. April 26 Rude awakening: Around 3:34 a.m., a barking dog in the 3400 block of Mockingbird Lane woke a resident who found a dog door damaged, car keys taken, and a 2016 Ford Explorer missing from the carport.
April 28 A thief swiped an antique pistol and thousands of dollars in jewelry from an apartment in the 4200 block of Lomo Alto Drive. The incident was reported at 12:10 p.m. April 29
April 22
A crook took a garage door opener and set of keys from a Subaru Outback parked in the 3300 block of Beverly Drive, got into the detached garage and rifled through a Lexus parked inside. The incident was reported at 9:27 a.m.
A scoundrel broke into a Cadillac Escalade parked in the 4500 block of Abbott Avenue overnight before 8:30 a.m. and took a pistol, a pair of Versace sunglasses, and a backpack containing clothes and shoes.
April 30 How easy was it for an opportunistic thief to drive off in a Ford F150 parked in the 4900 block of Abbott Avenue? The keys may have been left inside. The incident was reported at 5:23 p.m.
April 24 A troublemaker kicked a Kia Forte in
May 4 A burglar, who likely gained entry into
a home in the 4500 block of Beverly Drive via an unlocked back door, took a safe and various pieces of jewelry between 3:59 and 4:45 p.m.
May 5 Watch out for the tree: A driver hit one in the 4500 block of Belfort Place, knocking a limb down that blocked a driveway at 10:32 a.m.
May 6 A scammer used the information of a man from the 3800 block of Maplewood Avenue to open a bank account and receive two transfers — one for $139,182 and another for $191,682. The incident was reported at 4:32 p.m. May 7 An opportunistic prowler snatched a purse from an unlocked Chrysler Pacfiica in the 6400 block of Lomo Alto Drive between 1 and 2 p.m. May 8 A porch pirate pilfered two packages from a home in the 4500 block of Normandy Avenue. The incident was reported at 2:45 p.m. May 9 A part pilferer took the catalytic converter from a vehicle parked in the north lot of Highland Park Village between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. A ne’er do well also tried to take one from a Cadillac SUV in the 2700 block of Hanover Street, according to a report made at 11:30 a.m. May 3.
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HPISD Grows Stronger During Remarkable, Challenging Year Reflecting on this year as we prepare to celebrate the Class of 2021 reTOM TRIGG minded me of the vast accomplishments our students and staff achieved in spite of a global pandemic. They started and finished the year with strength, resiliency, and optimism. Along the way, HP students captured state and national titles and recognitions in academics, including 13 National Merit Finalists, 47 National AP Scholars, a fourth consecutive Academic Decathlon team Texas State Championship along with a second-place title at the national competition, a State Championship in Science from TMSCA, and UIL 5A Academic first place finishes in Mathematics, Number Sense, and Science. HPISD was able to offer students meaningful experiences beyond the classroom through extracurricular activities that also led to numerous accolades, including a fifth consecutive tennis team State Championship, a third-place individual state finish in wrestling, three individual fourth-place state finishes in track, a cross country Athlete of the Year honoree, a National Football Foundation scholar-athlete of the year
awardee, gold and silver medals in swimming at the state competition, and top 10 state championship finishes for the gymnastics program.
HPISD parents and volunteers are a critical component of our success year after year, but this year that support was a sustaining game changer. These academic and extracurricular celebrations, along with the recent ranking as the Best Comprehensive Traditional High School in Texas by U.S. News & World Report, are just a sliver of evidence of the exceptional education today’s HP student receives. We serve remarkable students who come from extremely supportive and committed families who all want what is best for their children. Our vision to provide an educational foundation that leads to “unrivaled post-secondary success for each and every student” is a responsibility to fulfill that we take extremely seriously. Not even a pandemic can shake
Highland Park ISD’s 2020-21 school year included such accomplishments as opening a fifth-elementary school and navigating a pandemic. (PHOTO: KELSEY SHOEMAKER) our proud tradition of excellence. In fact, the events of this past year have made us stronger. HPISD has improved a number of systems as a result of navigating a different terrain, and I commend our teachers, campus leadership, administrators, and staff for the countless hours contributed to solving challenges and finding ways to offer quality in-person and remote learning instruction. HPISD parents and volunteers are a critical component of our success year after year, but this
year that support was a sustaining game changer. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and grace during this extraordinary time. With the close of the year came the swearing-in of new trustees Maryjane Bonfield, Bryce Benson, and Doug Woodward, and a warm farewell to retiring board members. I offer my deep appreciation to Jim Hitzelberger, Kelly Walker, and Lee Michaels for the leadership they provided during years of service. They contributed to major initiatives from a bond election to boundary
changes, the opening of a fifth elementary school to navigating a pandemic. They are living examples of what it means to “Go Forth to Serve.” None of us will ever forget this year. For me, the memory of how our students, staff, and parents rose above the challenges and found new ways to rally together as a community is what I will remember most. Dr. Tom Trigg, Highland Park ISD’s eighth superintendent, has led the district since 2015.
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On behalf of the Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center, sincere and heartfelt thanks to all of our generous Family Night Superhero Campaign donors for their unwavering support of Children’s Health. Though we could not come together for our beloved Family Night at Six Flags this year, we are immensely grateful to each of you for standing alongside the patients and families served by Children’s Health during this critical time. Your continued generosity and commitment is vital to our mission of making life better for children and from the bottom of our hearts, we say thank you. Please mark your calendars for next year’s Family Night at Six Flags, set for Friday, April 1, 2022. SM
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UPPD Forms Citizens' Academy To Offer Deeper Look at Policing By Rachel Snyder
law enforcement agencies in the state that monitor home and business alarm system alerts directly from their dispatch centers. He said the department will limit the inaugural class to about 20 people and received nearly enough applications by early May to fill the first class. Still, department officials hope to have more in the future. “We hope that it’s Page Patton Tucker an educational process,” Mathes said. “We want to provide the citizens an in-depth, hands-on experience into our operations and what we do here at University Park, and we hope that builds greater community support and understanding within our community to help us be a safer community to live in.” Bill Mathes
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The University Park Police Department will launch a Citizens’ Police Academy this fall. Page Patton Tucker said she’d previously attended an FBI citizens’ academy program and began mulling the idea of starting a citizens’ academy in University Park in hopes of educating people and fostering a dialogue about policing. “(The department’s) been around for (around) 100 years and has never done this,” Tucker said. Tucker also sits on a public safety advisory committee for the city. Police Chief Bill Mathes said the department has interacted with residents in various ways over the years, including via block parties and national night out, but hasn’t “done anything like this. “It just seems like this is the next natural step for us to give the citizens an opportunity to dive deep into police operations,” Mathes said. “Law enforcement, obviously, across the nation is in focus right now, and so this a great time to open our doors and to provide high-level transparency – and really let the citizens see how we do things and why we do things because there’s really a lot of questions about that these days ever since the events of last year.” Unique to University Park’s lessons will be ones covering the history of the department and one on the direct alarm monitoring the city offers. The city and the town of Highland Park are among a few
LEARN MORE What: The 12-week University Park Police Department’s Citizens’ Academy will cover such topics as department services and history, accident investigations, and dealing with those who resist arrest. When: The first session will start at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and run from Sept. 2 through Nov. 18. Eligibility: Open to University Park residents 21 and older. Contact: Assistant Chief John Ball at jball@uptexas.org.
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The Disparate Impact of COVID-19 Midsize businesses hardest hit during pandemic year By Rachel Snyder
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All businesses were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic this past year, but not all were affected equally. At the height of COVID closures in April of last year, the Dallas area hit about 13% unemployment. “The businesses that lost the most employees... would be midsize businesses of around 250 to 500 employees. Small business did better than midsize and big business did fairly well,” Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said in a May LiftFund Women’s Business Center panel discussion. “The pain was not felt across all sectors of business to the same degree.” In Dallas, the most employee layoffs were in the leisure and hospitality industries, Jenkins said. The pandemic also disproportionately impacted minority-owned businesses. LiftFund Women’s Business Center Director Tarsha Hearns said her organization found minority business owners had a more difficult time getting access to resources. Her organization worked to help connect them to available resources. Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce first vice chair Katrina Keyes added that minority-owned businesses faced issues like lack of access to capital and problems getting loans before the pandemic. “This just made it even harder when the pandemic hit,” Keyes said. “We became an information resource for our members.” Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rick Ortiz said there were about 123,556 Hispanic-owned businesses in the county before the pandemic. “The pandemic obviously impacted everybody’s lives and changed everything in
all of our lives, really, but especially for underserved communities,” Ortiz said. “Hispanic-owned businesses were hit hard right off the bat.” During the pandemic, the county provided help, such as business assistance grants. With COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in Texas opened up to all adults, Jenkins encouraged business owners to talk to their employees about getting vaccinated. As more people get vaccinated and return to businesses, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) reported the seasonally adjusted Texas unemployment rate was 6.9% in March — unchanged from February 2021. The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area had a not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 6.5% in March. “Positive job numbers for March continue to show Texas is on track for continued growth,” said TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel. “TWC will continue to provide flexible and innovative training programs to help provide all Texans with skills they can use for workforce success.” Jenkins added that Dallas leads the nation in commercial building. “That is a strong sign of a strengthening economy here because ... people that are building these buildings are not going to build those buildings if they don’t believe companies are going to come there,” Jenkins said. “Whether it’s big business or small businesses, we’re seeing an increase in business activity. That’s good for all business.”
(The) people that are building these buildings are not going to build those buildings if they don’t believe companies are going to come there. Clay Jenkins
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Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce first vice chair Katrina Keyes, Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rick Ortiz, and others discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during a recent LiftFund Women’s Business Center panel. (SCREENGRABS: RACHEL SNYDER)
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Community LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER: GRACIE HUNT CROWNED MISS KANSAS USA
Pageants provide competitive outlet for SMU grad who works for dad’s NFL team By Maddie Spera
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ven from Kansas, Gracie Hunt is doing the Park Cities proud. Hunt, 22, was crowned Miss Kansas USA 2021 in April, but her Dallas ties run deep. The SMU graduate is granddaughter of Lamar and Norma Hunt, and daughter of Kansas City Chiefs part-owner and CEO Clark Hunt, of Highland Park. Gracie, who has competed for five years, was first exposed to the pageant world by her mother, Tavia Hunt. “And what’s so funny is Miss Kansas USA was the first pageant I ever watched,” Gracie said. “My mom asked if I wanted to go watch it with her, because she was Miss Kansas USA 1993, and former title holders go and sometimes watch the pageant.” Before getting involved in pageantry, Hunt played soccer but had to quit after four concussions. Competing in pageants provided a competitive outlet for her, and she enjoys its social aspect, too. “You make such amazing friends, and I think that’s truly the greatest blessing of it all,” Hunt said. “I’ve actually been a bridesmaid in two of my best friends’
FROM LEFT: Ava Hunt, Clark Hunt, Gracie Hunt, Tavia Hunt, and Knobel Hunt. Gracie Hunt is Miss Kansas USA. (PHOTOS: WILL PATTERSON) weddings who I met through pageants. You end up meeting a lot of people who have similar interests, and most girls who compete in pageants are really driven.” Hunt is grateful the pageant was able to take place in-person and followed social distancing guidelines to make competitors feel safe. She will never forget the moment she was crowned. “There were so many emotions going through my head,” Hunt
said. “I could see my mom in the audience, and she was crying, and I was trying not to cry. It was just very sweet and I really am grateful for what an amazing experience it was for everyone.” The moment was just as significant for Gracie’s mother who is excited to see what her daughter will do during her reign. “She has worked tirelessly pursuing this dream and it’s extremely rewarding to see her hard work pay off,” Tavia said. “I’m overwhelmed
with the joy of sharing this journey with her 28 years after I was crowned Miss Kansas USA. I know she will take every opportunity to serve others and spread her message of respect and inclusion this year.” Gracie works in marketing and brand development for the Chiefs, while pursuing her master’s degree in sport management at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. She serves on the Special Olympics Texas board, works with anti-human trafficking nonprofit
New Friends, New Life, and promotes respect and inclusion with her nonprofit, Breaking Barriers Through Sports. “I’m going to make the most of this year to really spotlight different organizations people can get involved with,” Hunt said. “I think it’s a great way to use this platform to lift up other people because there’s so much need in this world and no one person can do it all. But we can all do something to make a difference.”
$2.5M Needed to Preserve Historic Central Christian Church
Westside Drive campus houses school, several ministries, busy dog park
agreement that it wasn’t sustainable.” The town of Highland Park proposed buying the property for $7 million to potentially develop the land into a park. “The neighbors did say the preference would be for Blake to raise the money and all the life-changing work (on the campus to) continue,” Crawford said.
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A Park Cities Presbyterian church staff member is working to save the historic Central Christian Church at 4711 Westside Drive. The congregation started in 1863 on the second floor of a downtown blacksmith’s shop and moved to its Westside Drive location in 1952. “It’s a really strategic location for building bridges between people from a wide range of backgrounds,” said the church’s last pastor, Ken Crawford. “That’s what I love about the campus.” Blake Schwarz, who serves as the director of faith and work at Park Cities Presbyterian Church, is leading an effort to raise an additional $2.5 million by June 15 to preserve the Westside Drive campus. Schwarz had raised about $1 million as of early May for saving what he calls “an estuary.” “It is one of the few locations where people can walk without crossing a freeway
W H AT ’ S T H E R E ? • The Central Christian Church campus houses several ministries: • Ethiopian Evangelical Fellowship; • The Gathering, an African American Church; Fundraising is underway to preserve the Central Christian Church campus at 4711 Westside Drive. (PHOTO: RACHEL SNYDER)
from HP, Oak Lawn, a historically Black community to the north, and a historically Hispanic community to the west,” Schwarz said. “Genuine relationships can form (have formed) which is so desperately needed in our current cultural moment of division.”
Crawford said discussions about the future of the campus began before the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in Dallas last year. “Like a lot of churches, this congregation had been declining in numbers and financial resources for decades,” he said. “There was an
• Connecting Point Park Cities day program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities; • 12-step groups; • Seedschool for children ages 3 to 8; • And a dog park serving more than 500 people weekly. Visit centralcommons.org.
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Bitcoin Birthday June is such a great month. It’s never too hot in Dallas, the evenings linger, and people are out and about, many with smiles as masks are coming off. Plus, it ’s my birthday month. I’m a Gemini, the astrological sign for LEN BOURLAND the dualistic twins. Or the name given by the Winklevoss twins, the ones bested by Zuckerberg for Facebook, for their relatively new cryptocurrency trading platform. Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin, but also Ethereum, Litecoin, Doge, and a dozen other of those mysterious currencies backed by, well, I’m not sure what, but it’s all the buzz. When my hairdresser and everybody under the age of 45 has a bit of bitcoin since Elon Musk drove it into outer orbit, I felt like I was already late to the party. Yes, I understood that it’s the equivalent of betting on a horse, but that’s the markets. Coinbase, the easiest exchange on which to create an account, I did in the hair salon by downloading an app and linking my bank account, etc., and voila: I hold a tiny fraction of a bitcoin. Can I spend it? Nope. What can I ever do with it? Not sure. Beware! I was warned. Use Gemini, much less hackable, more secure. So I downloaded the app and began the process. Three weeks and 52 emails to support@gemini. com, I have some money in their account. Still, despite everything from resending photo IDs, creating new passwords, closing out my tiny bank checking, and opening a small Bank of America account already tied into cryptocurrency, I can look at my funds in Gemini but not trade. My account is “restricted.” The support people, well actually there are no people just this email address which sends back reams of articles to read, cannot tell me why. Even trying to close the account has not yet panned out, but I’m trying. What’s next? Well, there’s an even more arcane, more “secure” site called Kraken which takes two weeks to get verified, but I’m on the trail of a young cryptocurrency trader who might be able to walk me through. A person. First, I’m to get a pricey stick on which to download and lock every password on my phone so that it is unhackable. Phew. Sounds like a project. Thank heavens we Gemini have twin personalities and can turn off the serious one, smile, and take a walk. Reach columnist Len Bourland at lenbourland@gmail.com.
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The Pandemic’s Missing Piece …
Jigsaw puzzles provided ‘sense of purpose, skill, and conversation’ this past year By Carolyn Tillery
Special Contributor The time spent homebound with our families during the pandemic gave us an unexpected puzzle to solve: a newfound love of jigsaws. And no one was more surprised than owners of toy stores and bookshops. Pam May, owner of Toys Unique in Inwood Village, saw the regular inventory of puzzles, including everything from 1,500-pieces to toddler floor puzzles, evaporate. “As soon as we got shut down, we were getting calls from people saying that they needed something to do,” she said. “Vendors were out of stock, and there were waiting lists. I’ve never ordered so many in my life. We were carrying between 50 and 60 different kinds. People would take what they could get. It was a frenzy.” If you love jigsaws, then you may be a dissectologist – before and during the 19th century, jigsaw puzzles were called “dissected maps.” The most common strategy used by puzzlers is to construct the edges first, then sort the remaining pieces by color. The average 1,000-piece jigsaw takes three people 10 hours to complete.
The most difficult jigsaw puzzle is considered to be the 500-piece, double-sided image of penguins by Royce McClure. The reverse is rotated 90 degrees and die cut from both sides to make front and back indistinguishable. The Guinness World Records rates the biggest jigsaw puzzle as the 40,000-plus pieces Memorable Disney Moments.
I wonder if this might be one of the things that continues to bring people together… It’s better than any computer game. Dr. Sandra Chapman Londoner John Spilsbury is credited with creating the multipiece challenges in 1760 using a marquetry saw. The jigsaw became associated with the puzzle in about 1880 when fretsaws became the tool of choice for cutting shapes. Challenge and fun aside, there
Retailers such as Toys Unique in Inwood Village saw their regular inventories of puzzles, including everything from 1,500-pieces to toddler floor puzzles, evaporate during the pandemic. (PHOTO: CAROLYN TILLERY) are health advantages to the activity. Experts say assembling the puzzles exercises both the left and right sides of the brain. They’re also proven to relieve stress and
decrease anxiety. According to Dr. Sandra Chapman, founder and chief executive of the Center for Brain Health in Dallas, “Jigsaws are good for you …
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It’s rare that you have a situation that causes you to concentrate on minute detail but requires reasoning to see how it fits in the big picture.” In addition to puzzles available in every conceivable subject matter, they can also be customized to feature personal photographs, maps, and even newspaper front pages. There are various shapes – oblong, square, round, with pieces in the shapes of states, countries, plants, animals, or clouds. There are clear acrylic, gradient rainbow, and 3-D puzzles. Of course, 1,000 puzzle pieces on the dining room table can prove problematic at dinner. However, there are roll-up mats and puzzle holders that allow for the pieces’ removal without incident. Or a trusty tablecloth draped over your masterpiece will do. The rebirth of the puzzle’s popularity during the pandemic may have been just what the doctor ordered. “The puzzles give us sense of purpose, skill, and conversation,” Dr. Chapman said. “We’ll see if after the pandemic is over if that continues. I wonder if this might be one of the things that continues to bring people together … It’s better than any computer game.”
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Sports
NEW QUARTERBACK TO LEAD FAMILIAR FACES FOR SCOTS IN 2021 HP uses spring to solidify depth chart ahead of challenging schedule By Todd Jorgenson
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Dual-threat quarterback Brennan Storer will take over as the starter for Highland Park in 2021. (PHOTO: CHRIS MCGATHEY)
Still, head coach Randy Allen is pleased that his program could re-establish its offseason routine following a year of interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We had to remember how we did spring training since we didn’t have it last year,” Allen joked. During three weeks of spring workouts, which culminated in a public scrimmage, the Scots developed chemistry while coaches evaluated younger players on the roster.
“It’s a great way to end the school year. We’ve gained a lot of experience and repetition and feel better about our depth chart,” Allen said. “It’s always exciting for our players to start competing before a new season. There’s a lot of enthusiasm.” There will be plenty of new faces in the starting lineup on both sides of scrimmage for HP in 2021. One of them is dual-threat quarterback Brennan Storer, an incoming junior
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who Allen said makes good decisions and has improved his throwing velocity and accuracy. “He’s gotten lots of reps, and just getting the chemistry with his receivers has been important. He’s had a really good spring from that standpoint,” Allen said. “It’s been very important for him. He’s gotten better each week.” Despite seeing limited varsity action last season behind graduated starter Brayden Schager, Storer al-
ready has picked up multiple scholarship offers from major college programs and earned invitations to a handful of national showcases. Storer will have some experienced receivers to target in the fall, with the returnees including Luke Herring, Jackson Heis, Luke Rossley, John Rutledge, and Grayson Schrank. Grant Gibson will be back to anchor the offensive line. Familiar faces on defense will
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include George Wright, Jack Curtis, Mason Gallas, Blake Bevans, Henry Jurgovan, and Adam Rourke. On special teams, kickers Jack Stone and Sam Heinrich also will return. The Scots, who finished 11-1 overall last year, will start fall practice on Aug. 14. They will face Plano East in a scrimmage on Aug. 19, then open the regular season on Aug. 26 with a neutral-site showdown against Southlake Carroll.
Fleet Footed: Speedy Point Guard Heads to Colorado
As a team captain, Pease led the Scots on consecutive deep playoff runs
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“I don’t know if I’ve ever coached a person that can get from Point A to Point B faster,” Piehler said. “He’s the epitome of a hard worker. He’s gotten everything out of his ability and has continued to get better every year.” Pe a s e ’s high school career ended when the Scots fell to eventual state runner-up Kimball in a hard-fought regional semifinal playoff game in March, ending HP’s 18-game winning streak. “The camaraderie was incredible this year. We were so cohesive,” Pease said. “Some of my teammates are my best friends. We’ve played some bigtime basketball against some big-time players.” Pease joined the varsity roster as a sophomore when the Scots clinched the 2:44:39 PM district title on the same night Piehler earned his 500th career coaching victory.
However, the most memorable win might have been on Dec. 31 this season, when the Scots toppled 6A powerhouse Allen and didn’t lose afterward for more than two months. Next year, Pease will play at the University of Colorado as a preferred walkon after the coaching staff contacted him early in the season. It added a wrinkle to a recruiting cycle that had Pease contemplating lower-level scholarship offers or even attending a year of prep school or junior college. “We stayed in touch throughout the season. Right after their conference tournament, they contacted me and said they would love to have me on the roster,” Pease said. “The dream has been to play at the Power Five level. It was too good of an opportunity to pass up. I’m beyond excited.”
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After 40 Years, HP’s Sherman Still Loves Coaching, Judging
Boys gymnastics leader will officiate Olympic qualifiers again this summer By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers
Mark Sherman won’t be competing at the Olympics this summer in Tokyo, but he might determine who will be. After wrapping up his 40th season coaching the boys team at Highland Park, Sherman will be a judge for the U.S. Olympic Trials this spring. Specifically, he will oversee parallel bars at qualifying events in June in Fort Worth and St. Louis, Missouri. It will be the fifth Olympic Trials experience since 1996 for Sherman, who said officiating the best in the sport never gets old. “Not only is it fun, but I learn so much,” Sherman said. “I’m always nervous, believe it or not. We just really want to make sure we get the score right. We have to compartmentalize our feelings and be objective.” Sherman, who has been on the National Gymnastics Judges Association board for decades, regularly officiates top college and international events and has worked with members of the U.S. national team. He was elected to the NGJA Hall of Fame in 2014. A Brooklyn native who competed at the University of Texas
LEFT: Longtime Highland Park gymnastics coach Mark Sherman will be judging parallel bars at two U.S. Olympic qualifying meets in June. (PHOTO: CHRIS MCGATHEY) RIGHT: The Scots posted their highest team score in 26 years at the Texas High School Gymnastics Coaches Association state meet in Euless. (COURTESY PHOTO) since the 1970s, Sherman came to HP in 1981 and has coached four all-around state champions, including sophomore Clayton Staunton this year. “Gymnastics has always been the love of my life. I would have never imagined being here for 40 years, but after the first few years, I knew there was no place I’d rather be,” he said. “We’re pretty fortunate to have such great support
from the school board, parents, and athletes.”
Not only is it fun, but I learn so much. Mark Sherman On May 1, the Scots posted their highest team score in 26
years at the Texas High School Gymnastics Coaches Association state meet in Euless. That meant HP showcased its depth on a roster with just two seniors. Six gymnasts compete on each event at state, and the top three scores count, so Staunton was able to contribute a maximum of 33% of the team score. Attributing part of the success to the school’s new gymnastics
facility that opened in 2019, Sherman said the success at state indicates a bright future for the program. Having seen the top athletes in the country up close, he would know. “These guys are very young, mostly f reshmen and sophomores,” Sherman said. “I didn’t know how they’d perform. They had personal bests when we really needed it.”
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Business
NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING TIME CAPSULE: WHAT A SALES REP SAVED IN 1994
CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT: Ad design for La Cucina. Scott Wilson photographs the newspaper staff at Evelyn Bauer Wolff’s wedding reception. The advertising staff in early 1990s: Shelley Heldenfels, Kim Hurmis, Dorothy Wood, Lynn Timm, and Wolff. Timm, Wolff, and Hurmis, plus Terry, Katie, and Jamie Willson ride in the Park Cities Fourth of July Parade. An illustration for Nails by JoAnn. The Fourth of July Coloring book premiers in 1992. (PHOTOS: COURTESY EVELYN BAUER WOLFF)
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was beginning my junior year studying journalism at SMU when the first issue of Park Cities People hit front lawns in Highland Park and University Park. It was a static, black and white world when I first sold classified advertising for the paper in the summer of 1985. There were E V E LY N WO L F F no fax machines, cell phones, or emails to transmit proofs. Color was at a premium, so a prominent headline, a simple layout, and a great graphic were essential. While the ad staff was growing the list of advertisers, our advertisers were building their businesses. Forty years later, many of those original advertisers still turn to People Newspapers to reach existing and new customers in the communities we serve. “The backbone of our first 10 years was retail and real estate advertising,” said senior
account executive Kim Hurmis. She’s worked for People Newspapers for 39 years. “Today, many service businesses such as legal, medical, and senior living look to us to reach the audiences we serve in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow.” When I left to do freelance work in 1994, I boxed up my business cards, calendars, ledger books, and a file folder with my favorite advertisements f rom that decade. I recently scoured through that time capsule of my work history and the evolution of advertising. My classified ads reminded me of the people I worked with over the years: Chuck Green with C-Green Sprinklers, David Biggs with Diamond of Texas, and Dick
Lentz with Lentz Landscape Lighting. Slowly but surely, I added retail clients: Kid’s Kloset in Preston Center, Oak Lawn Mail Services, and Susan Brannian. Downtown Dallas began to redevelop with the building of the Crescent Complex on its northern perimeter. The ad staff began calling on the art galleries and restaurants that leased the second floor – Ron Hall Gallery, Ken Riney Antique Jewelry, Galerie Kornye, and my favorite restaurant, La Cucina. Mike Renshaw and Harry Walker introduced Dallas and me to English Pine. Helen Puckett opened the Everyday Gourmet on Lovers Lane and gave us a taste of Morning Glory Muffins and gourmet takeaway.
When Animal Kingdom opened on Mockingbird Lane, I signed the store up to advertise and bought my first pet, a pale blue parakeet I named Maximillian de Bird.
When Animal Kingdom opened on Mockingbird Lane, I signed the store up to advertise and bought my first pet, a pale blue parakeet I named Maximillian de Bird – Max lived happily with me for 13 years. When I packed my box, I never imagined that almost 25 years later, I would return to People Newspapers. It’s no longer a black and white world. The pages of Park Cities People and Preston Hollow People are alive with colorful advertisements, stories, and of course, people. We reach out daily with compelling stories on our website, through e-newsletters, and on social media. It’s exciting to work with young designers like Melanie Thornton, Imani Lytle, and Mia Carrera. This digital world is second nature to them, and they make what our advertisers imagine come to life! Contact Evelyn Wolff at evelyn.wolff@ peoplenewspapers.com for classified advertising, obituaries, and wedding and engagement announcements.
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Lawns of Dallas Ownership Change Brought Dramatic Growth By Josh Hickman
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Special Contributor “We’re busier than ever,” said Madison Gardner, owner of Lawns of Dallas. The Park Cities-centric business started almost 40 years ago by a young man simply mowing lawns. After venturing into commercial work 15 years ago, the company attracted the attention of entrepreneur and Highland Park native Madison Gardner four years ago. Looking for a business to purchase, Gardner approached then-owner Doug Smellage, who was already thinking of retirement, and six months later, a deal was struck. In the ensuing three and half years, Lawns of Dallas has nearly tripled in size under Gardner’s leadership, expanding from around 50 employees to 135. Now the owner of a full-service lawn and garden design, building, and maintenance company, Gardner observed, “It’s been quite a journey building a great team. It’s been a huge blessing.” Gardner remembers Lawns of Dallas working around the neighborhood from his youthful days attending Bradfield Elementary and Highland Park High, “But I never imagined I would be running the company.” How did COVID-19 affect his business? “On the commercial side, we were absolutely decimated,” Gardner said. “In residential, we were affected, but overall it was pretty steady for us. We were able to keep everyone employed. That was a big goal during COVID.” The pandemic also brought opportunities.
• Think about investing in a smart water controller. They’re a lot better for the environment, and you save a lot of water. Although it’s a little more expensive upfront, it really does pay off. You don’t need to water your turf as much as most people think. • Mulch in June and July. Not as many people do it as should. It keeps your beds and all your plants moist, helps retain water, and keeps the roots systems cool.
Madison Gardner says his Lawns of Dallas, serving the Park Cities and Preston Hollow, aims to provide homeowners a point of contact for seasonal color, mulch, tree trimming, and other landscaping services. (PHOTOS: JOSH HICKMAN, COURTESY MADISON GARDNER) “I think a lot of companies either scaled back or reduced their budgets or headcount,” he said. “I just decided as a company to really double-down. We even hired some great people who were let go from other companies.” With 95% of the residential business in the Park Cities/Preston Hollow areas, Gardner said, “We’re really focused on just this area. “Now we have a better team of experts in their field, whether its landscape design, construction teams, or account managers. For our clients, we try to be the point of contact for anything outside the home, whether its seasonal color, mulch, tree
trimming, or whatever they need,” he said. The lawn care industry has changed plenty in four decades. “People were more willing to mow their own lawn (40 years ago), to be more handson,” Gardner observed. “Today, more and more people just want to pay someone to deal with it. They want their outdoor spaces to be just an extension of their living room or kitchen — simple, easy outdoor living. Everyone is so busy; life is more complicated; they just want to enjoy what they have.” Lawns of Dallas offices at 8400 Ambassador Row in Dallas, (214-357-6522), a
• Be patient on getting plants to replace those killed by the winter storm. It’s been difficult with demand, and prices have gone up a lot because of the scarcity of supply. Be open to new plant ideas, especially ones that are freezetolerant, so the damage will never happen again. Talk to an experienced horticulturist about new ideas.
Source: Madison Gardner handful of miles from the neighborhoods served. “It’s been a great opportunity to be part of a company that grew up in the same area we are now still serving,” Gardner said. “To have Lawns of Dallas serve in my own neighborhood, the Park Cities, has been very rewarding.”
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Create Your Contemporary 9646 Douglas Avenue Offered for $7,150,000 6 Bed / 6.2 Bath / 10,893 Sq.Ft. Susan Baldwin 214.763.1591 susan.baldwin@alliebeth.com Co-listed with Simone Jeanes and Marc Ching
Divine in Devonshire 5749 Redwood Lane Offered for $3,195,000 6 Bed / 8,104 Sq.Ft. / 0.482 Acres Clarke Landry 214.316.7416 clarke.landry@alliebeth.com
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Live Your Best Life 3523 Rosedale Avenue Offered for $1,099,000 3 Bed / 3.1 Bath / 2,500 Sq.Ft. Marc Ching 214.728.4069 marc.ching@alliebeth.com
Inhale the Beauty 5403 Preston Fairways Circle Offered for $1,150,000 4 Bed / 5 Bath / 4,707 Sq.Ft. Susan Bradley 214.674.5518 susan.bradley@alliebeth.com
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Open to Elegance Vassar Park Offered for $17,000,000 6 Bed / 6.4 Bath / 14,181 Sq.Ft. Allie Beth Allman 214.354.1099 alliebeth@alliebeth.com
12016 Edgestone Drive — SOLD Offered for $1,275,000 3 Bed / 3.2 Bath / 4,360 Sq.Ft.
4040 Cochran Chapel Road — SOLD Offered for $3,295,000 4 Bed / 5.2 Bath / 5,564 Sq.Ft.
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Comings and Goings GOING
Royal Blue Grocery
Highland Park Village The neighborhood grocery and specialty food shop is closing its Highland Park Village location after June 27 but hoping to open a new store nearby. (See below for what will fill that location in The Village). Royal Blue's downtown Dallas stores — in Trammel Crow Center and The Mercantile — expect to rebrand to Berkley’s Market on July 1. A Berkley’s Market will open in Oak Cliff at 634 W Davis this summer.
NOW OPEN Caffè Lavazza
NorthPark Center The all-day café, the final piece of the 46,000-square-foot Eataly Dallas to open, serves as the Italian food emporium’s first-floor entrance. Two of the three levels have been open since December 2020. Café visitors can enjoy different menu offerings depending on the time of day.
Lele Sadoughi
Highland Park Village The Dallas native opened the first storefront for her eponymous accessories brand, best known for their signature knotted, jeweled headbands.
Code Ninja
11661 Preston Road The computer coding and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) program
offers children ages 4 to 14 the opportunity to learn to code while building video games.
Fairgrounds Coffee 4514 Cole Avenue The menu includes craft coffee and tea, as well as breakfast and lunch items.
The RealReal 3120 Knox Street The luxury resale store, the second of its kind in Texas after the opening of one in Austin, features such top designers as Gucci, Brunello Cucinelli, and Burberry and serves as a destination for those looking to sell their designer goods.
Royal Blue Grocery (PHOTO: RACHEL SNYDER)
Caffè Lavazza (COURTESY PHOTO)
RH Dallas 3133 Knox Street The design gallery with three levels and nearly 70,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space includes a glass-encased rooftop restaurant and wine bar that opens onto a park. The retail concept presents artistic installations of luxury home furnishings with spaces devoted to RH Interiors, RH Modern, and RH Outdoor and an interactive interior design firm and atelier.
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Fairgrounds Coffee (COURTESY KNOX STREET)
Evereve
Sadelle's
The Plaza at Preston Center The women’s fashion boutique, expected to open in August, already has locations in in Fort Worth and Southlake.
Highland Park Village The brunch restaurant known for "the best bagels in New York City" will open in the space occupied by Royal Blue Grocery later
this year and will feature a cafe for people to grab coffee and bagels or breakfast tacos, and a grab-and-go component. — Compiled by Rachel Snyder
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Gym Owner Finds Success Focusing On Fitness, Athleisure By Rachel Snyder
“Everyone is in a remote setting, so slippers, pajamas – activewear doesn’t have to be worn just in a workout class. Better price A local fitness studio and boutique points – we revamped our entire inventory to has found a recipe for growth during the be more affordable, and it’s actually created COVID-19 pandemic. growth that we could have never expected,” SculptHouse in Inwood Village has seen she said. On the fitness side, the studio launched exponential growth of 231% in e-commerce virtual classes in the activity since March early days of the panof last year. The boutique and website demic. feature a wide variety Mason came up of shoes, athleisure with the idea for wear, and accessories. SculptHouse around The boutique 2013 while working sought to boost its in New York City e-commerce presence shortly after gradueven before the panating from the Unidemic in part by imversity of Georgia. It proving the website. was fitting that the “We had to build former model’s conon some infrastructure cept blended fashion that wasn’t there. We and fitness. “I was in high did redo our website – thank goodness – in school, and I was September of 2019 to looking at SMU to better focus on online Katherine Mason, owner of SculptHouse go to college there, because a huge goal fitness studio and boutique in Inwood Village, and I loved SMU, I for ours in 2020 was to says online sales at sculpthouse.com made love Dallas,” she said. have an e-commerce a difference for her business during the “I love how fashionable the people are, presence,” founder pandemic. (PHOTO: WHITNEY MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY) but I also love that and CEO Katherine Mason said. they have balance. People here love to eat, Face masks and home workout gear like have a glass of wine or a margarita, work out, wrist and ankle weights and resistance bands shop, and enjoy their life, and I think that’s were strong sellers online in 2020, Mason said. what our brand is about.” rachel.snyder@peoplenewspapers.com
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Real Talk: Jerry Mooty Jr. Jerry Mooty Jr., an entrepreneur and attorney, added real estate to his list of skills when he joined Rogers Healy and The Healy Companies as the director of strategy. In his first full year, he will close more than $25 million in transactions. Jerry was named Rookie of the Year at the Healy Companies and picked up accolades from Top10Dallas Magazine and Dallas Modern Luxury. Jerry Mooty Real Estate Group, the team he leads as part of Rogers Healy and Associates, is a focused group of vibrant professionals making a big wave in the Dallas real estate market. In 1998, Jerry helped found Mc- Jerry Mooty Jr. Cathern | Mooty, LLP and served as the managing partner until 2012. In 2012, he stepped down to pursue other business interests, including founding Blue Star Payments with the Jerry Jones family. That venture rebranded as Blue Star Sports, acquired 18 companies in 20 months, and sold in 2017.
This is a very hot market so the wave we are experiencing makes waking up every day ready to go. I love the fast pace of deals right now. Jerry Mooty Jr. How long have you been in real estate, and what led you to this career? I have been a licensed agent since June 2020, but my legal background
includes real estate transactions, home building, commercial development, and raw land acquisition for 10-plus years.
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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? My passion is real estate, so if I could go back 20 years, I would have focused 100% of my time on what I enjoy a lot sooner. The professionals in real estate make each transaction so exciting, which allows me to negotiate, be creative, and bring success to my clients. What is the best thing about being a real estate agent? This is a very hot market, so the wave we are experiencing makes waking up every day ready to go. I love the fast pace of deals right now. What is your outlook on the Dallas market? I think DFW is going to continue to see positive growth for the next 2 to 3 years. The number of people & companies moving to Texas is mind-boggling, and we are one of the few areas in the country that can absorb that growth. New home and multi-family construction is still a little behind, and I don’t see the power players in that sector slowing down development, so I think that will continue to prop up pricing and demand. Can you give us a fun fact about yourself? I have a beautiful wife, Samantha, and two wonderful sons, Val and Luke Mooty. They think I am pretty funny. – Staff Report
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ooking for a getaway just outside of Dallas? Perhaps even one with some income-generating potential? Harmony Springs Ranch, near the East Texas town of Winnsboro, is a 215-acre certified tree farm featuring a main residence, workshop, storage shop, and a timber agriculture exemption. The name of the ranch comes from the natural springs feeding into the property via an acre pond and neighboring lake.
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The 3,449 square foot home boasts three bedrooms and two baths and is loaded with personality and the modern amenities you‘d need to live more remotely — including a pool and spa. The property also includes multiple water wells, two 1,000-gallon propane tanks, and a backup generator that is capable of powering the entire house. A 1,000-square-foot guest house is also under construction in conjunction with the standing storage structure.
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Camps
ARBORETUM PROGRAMMING TAKES NEW APPROACHES THIS SUMMER Plan mixes virtual discussions, at-home learning kits, with garden visits R E G I S T R AT I O N O P E N Dallas Arboretum camps begin June 7 and run through the end of July. Visit www.dallasarboretum.org/education/ other-programs/summer-camps/.
By Maddie Spera
Special Contributor
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ive your kids a summer in the soil with camps at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. The summer camps for students entering third through sixth grades have operated for 15 years and come in such options as Makers in the Garden, Energy Explorers, Dino World, Chef Camp, and SciQuest. The Arboretum is changing it up a bit this summer to keep things feeling fresh and new. Campers will still physically visit the garden on Mondays and Fridays for onsite activities. Still, for the remainder of the week, students will engage in expert-led Zoom sessions with staff and community partners.
For example, in Dino World, campers will chat with a paleontologist. Makers in the Garden will include a discussion led by the Arboretum’s director of horticulture. In addition to virtual lessons and talks, students will also participate in at-home activities, made possible by the brand new DIY Explorers learning kits. “With the learning kits for those athome activities, they’ll really have things they can use after the fact, too,” said Dustin Miller, senior director of experience and innovation. “So for the Chef Camp, they’ll be doing some experiments with molecular astronomy, and they’re also going to make quick pickles using a syringe. So they’ll be able to use some of these materials again, whereas, with the onsite camps, it’s a onetime activity.” Miller and the rest of the Arboretum staff are excited to hold camps this summer and see this as an opportunity for students to stay connected to the garden and nature while bonding with other family members or friends. Because of the camp format this year, the Arboretum is happy to offer an add-on price, where if a family has two children in
We think that the camps are familyfriendly and can also inspire the kids to think about future projects in a way that our previous camps never have before. Dustin Miller
Dallas Arboretum photo illustrations emphasize the fun planned for summer camps. (PHOTO: DALLAS ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDEN)
the same age bracket, the second camp is half price. “All the activities really are family-focused this year,” Miller said. “When we’re doing only onsite camps, it’s about the fullday experience at the Arboretum, so there are a lot of things like hikes and projects. But this year it’s really made so that kids
can work with their families at home, like a younger brother or sister, or a cousin or neighbor. In DIY Garden, they’re creating cool gift ideas too, so maybe they can give it away to a friend. We think that the camps are family-friendly and can also inspire the kids to think about future projects in a way that our previous camps never have before.”
YMCA Opportunities: Get Paid To Go to Camp
women make up more than half of the 7 million people considered ‘out of the workforce’ in the report — who aren’t counted as unemployed — but who currently want to work. Overall, nearly 2.4 million women have exited the workforce since last February, compared with less than 1.8 million men.”
The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas touts summer fun with graphics incorporating pre-pandemic images. (PHOTO: COURTESY YMCA) Got time this summer? Work for the Y. The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is hiring for such part-time positions as lifeguards, swim instructors, and camp counselors and paying retention bonuses to those who work all summer. “We are excited after a difficult year due to COVID that we are once again looking to grow our organization,” said Curt Hazelbaker,
president and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. “Summer is traditionally a very busy time for the YMCA as kids are out of school and parents are looking for enriching summer experiences.” Job opportunities are available for teens and adults. “We have positions open not only for teens and college students looking for summer work where they can help and mentor kids but
also for those who may have lost their job or been forced out of the workforce due to COVID,” Hazelbaker said. “Our goal is to also help this group, who are disproportionately women, as we recover from COVID.” According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as reported by NBC News, “275,000 women left the workforce [in January], compared with 71,000 men. And
Summer is traditionally a very busy time for the YMCA as kids are out of school and parents are looking for enriching summer experiences. Curt Hazelbaker Hazelbaker hopes the Y can help. “For women struggling with childcare, those that are hired into childcare roles at the Y are able to have their children enrolled in one
of our programs at a reduced cost,” he said. In addition, the Y is offering retention bonuses for the following positions: • A $300 YMCA Summer Aquatics Retention Bonus for all qualifying Part-Time Swim Instructors and Lifeguards • A $100 Sign-On Bonus for YMCA Summer Camp Staff and a $200 Retention Bonus for all qualifying Part-Time Camp Counselors • A $300 YMCA Summer Day Camp Retention Bonus for all qualifying Part-Time Childcare Summer Day Camp Team Members To qualify, employees must begin on or before June 1, work an average of 30 hours per week through Aug. 6, have perfect attendance the weeks of July 26 and Aug. 2 of Camp, and comply with YMCA training requirements. – Staff report
NOW HIRING Visit ymcadallas.org/ employment to learn about part-time summer positions.
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Area Churches Consider Summer Activity Options
Some remain uncertain, while others ready to resume in-person VBS, camps
By Riley Farrell
to anyone who wanted to participate. This summer is less certain for PCPC, said communications director Shawn Davis. “We are making plans, but we’re holding all plans very loosely,” said Davis. “We have a team of doctors that are continuing to help us assess the situation on a week-toweek basis.”
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Before the COVID-19 pandemic, summer for Dallas churches typically meant hosting thousands of children for programs and vacation Bible schools. Churches often view these programs as ways to reach families, and caregivers see them as safe places for children during the dog days of summer at home. But 2020 forced programs online, and as the end of this school year nears, churches are taking various approaches to their summer programming. Here’s what some are saying:
We’re full of excitement as people are signing up and expressing their joy about being able to offer summer camps and activities in person and have their kids safely gather with friends. Lori Swarner Park Cities Baptist Church Park Cities Baptist Church will use a variety of approaches with its VBS and summer day camps: in-person, virtual, indoor, and outdoor accommodations. Of course, this summer looks starkly different than last year when the member of the Baptist General Convention of Texas
Christ the King Catholic Church Christ the King Catholic Church is not publicly announcing any summer programs. If members of this Catholic Church are interested in this information, executive communications director Aurelia Corbitt said they should check in with their parish for summer plans.
Park Cities Baptist Church is looking forward to offering in-person programs this summer. (PHOTO: PARK CITIES BAPTIST CHURCH)
did not have in-person VBS or day camps. But PCBC did offer “Virtual VBS,” where families could tune in every day for music, teaching, and activities. As this summer in 2021 draws near, PCBC’s Summer Fun Camps are back, and registration is open. PCBC is offering VBS in three ways: in-person during the daytime, virtually June 7-11, and in-person during the evening June 2325. “We’re full of excitement as people are signing up and expressing their joy about being able to offer summer camps and activities in person and have their kids safely gather with friends,” said PCBC communications director Lori Swarner.
Grace Bible Church Grace Bible Church, located on Inwood Road, is not presently hosting VBS, said GBC office assistant Olivia Dittrich. However, Dittrich added, Pine Cove Camp is partnering with GBC on June 21-25 for Camp in the City, available for first through sixth graders in the Dallas area. Monday through Friday, the program includes activities and Bible studies. Park Cities Presbyterian Church Last summer, Park Cities Presbyterian Church provided an all-online VBS. PCPC created a seven-year rotation of VBS curriculum, so church employees could take last years’ material and make it available online
Highland Park United Methodist Church HPUMC’s summer calendar is published on the church’s website. From June to August, youth programs include “Crave,” a bible study for middle schoolers that meets at the Tolleson Family Activity Center on Wednesdays, and “Blueprint,” a mission trip for students in seventh through 12th grade. From July 5 to 10, HPUMC’s mission trip will work in restoring homes for elderly, disabled, and low-income residents in San Antonio, and costs $550 per student. MAKE PLANS NOW PCBC’s Summer Fun Camps and VBS Registration: pcbc.org Camp in the City: a collaboration between Grace Bible Church and Pine Cove Camp: pinecove.com/city/ grace-bible-dallas/
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Schools
WINNING HPISD POETS SHARE THEIR INSPIRATIONS
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s one of the judges of the Highland Park ISD Elementary Poetry School Writing Contest, I have the pleasure to read the poems of the district’s burgeoning writers. The contest, a collaborative extension of HP Litfest, draws submissions from the five elementary schools with winners selected by high school stuJULIET ALLAN dents and the winning poems illustrated by middle school art students. Working from the same prompt (this year a poem titled For Keeps by Joy Harjo), student poets addressed such topics as historical events, sibling relationships, and even a potato with youthful senses of humor, sentimentality, and timing that make judging one of the distinct joys of my school year. When I met these winning writers – one from each elementary school – I found them just as charming as their poems suggested they might be. Emma August, a Boone Elementary third grader, met me in a happy dress patterned with puppies and a gentle confidence. Her poem, Paradise, features four stanzas of emphatic rhymes, her favorite part about poetry. Emma loves writing and is reading Becoming Michelle Obama Adapted for Young
Readers. As for her perspective on inspiration, it is perfectly summed up in the final lines of her cheery poem: “Soon you will see/that your imagination can take you anywhere you wish to be.” Hyer Elementary fourth grader Gianna Holdridge is a true Renaissance student. Her Hopes of Fort McHenry was inspired by her music class where she learned about the origins of the Star-Spangled Banner. She cited a litany of interests: writing, reading, swimming, animals, and acting. She confided that the key to successful writing is to “Just go with what is right. . .let your mind flow.” Reese Browning, an Armstrong third grader, sat with a smile that shone even through her rainbow tie-dye mask and a wristful of scrunchies. Her poem, Rat, tells the origin of a clay rat she once sculpted in art class. Reese serves as a perfect example of finding inspiration in unexpected places, and her unnamed rat still sits prominently on her desk. She hopes to become an actress one day. Aspiring writer and University Park third grader, Blaire Inabnett produced an authentic poem about her little sister titled Sister. She imparted wise words about sibling relationships: “We’re best friends, and we may fight, but we always make up . . .We just love each other a lot.” Blaire loves writing anything from nonfiction to fiction to poetry. My final interview was with Jing Wang, a soft-spoken Bradfield third grader with a
FROM LEFT: Reese Browning, Jing Chang, Blaire Inabnett, Emma August, and Gianna Holdridge. (PHOTO: ELISE WATERSTON)
vast imagination. Her advice to young poets is to “write about something you enjoy.” Her poem, Nighttime, resonates with night owls everywhere as a ballad to the moon, stars, and some fantastical dreams about riding dragons. This annual contest fosters the talents of young writers and, by involving students districtwide, encourages a sense of community united around literature and creativity. Meeting the awardees and reading all of the submissions assured me that HPISD takes
seriously the nurturing of literary talent. Highland Park High School junior Juliet Allan loves to sing and write.
CHECK THEM OUT See the winning poems displayed with illustrations by middle school students at the public libraries in Highland Park and University Park.
Why Should Texas Educators and Parents Watch World Oil Prices? Many may not realize the connection between world oil prices and Texas education funding, but new research shows clearly that billions of dollars K-12 schools M A R G A R E T rely upon to S P E L L I N G S educate students could be at risk if world oil prices decline. In 2019, oil and gas exploration and production activity generated $13.4 billion in public finances in Texas — about $6 billion of that for public K-12 school funding, or 20% of the $32 billion annual expenditure. The money comes from local property taxes, state severance taxes paid by energy companies, royalties generated from oil and gas production on state-owned land, and other taxes and fees. While world oil prices in the daily spot market have begun to recover, this research focused on realistic, long-term scenarios of energy prices for the next 15 years. It was intended to provoke a thoughtful evaluation of what Texas should do to better insulate its economy, state
Visit texas2036.org/future-proofing-texas-school-funding/ to download Changing World Oil Markets and the Texas Economy. government, and school funding mechanisms, such as the Permanent School Fund, if world oil prices decline over the long term. With an increasingly volatile, global energy market that could impact the world oil prices, it’s critical
that our state plan for these potential future scenarios. If oil prices remain at $60 per barrel for the next 15 years, energy production is expected to generate about 1.9% more per year for public school finances through 2036.
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That’s slightly above the anticipated student enrollment growth each year. But under less favorable scenarios, revenue for public education would fall steeply. For example, if oil prices decline from $40 to $30, contributions to K-12 education would fall by 31%, or $1.8 billion a year, from 2019 levels. The impact will be greater in areas such as the Permian and Eagle Ford Basins, where the economy relies heavily on energy production. In the aggregate, state and local governments and school districts could lose $29 billion over the 15year period. The impact will be seen in the Texas Permanent School Fund, a $47 billion endowment designated for the benefit of public schools. Run by the State Board of Education and the General Land Office, which largely invest independently of each other, the fund makes distributions directly to school districts. It pays for things like textbooks and technology and guarantees bonds issued by local school districts. The Permanent School Fund received $1.1 billion in royalties from
oil and gas activity on state-owned lands in 2019. Under three of the four world oil price scenarios studied, that would fall as much as 69% through 2036, leaving nearly $10 billion less available for investment and future distribution for public education. This year, lawmakers have the opportunity to better prepare for these scenarios by streamlining how the Permanent School Fund is managed, generating more returns from the state’s rainy day fund, and diversifying the sources of K-12 funding. With so much riding on the oil and natural gas sector, Texas can help future-proof our state and local budgets by using this report to strengthen our long-term financial forecasting and planning. Former U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings, of Highland Park, is president and CEO of Texas 2036. The nonprofit, championed by SMU alumnus Tom Luce and others, pursues long-term, data-driven strategies for the state. Former Texas Public Utility commissioner Brett Perlman, of Houston, contributed to this column.
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Congratulations to the 105 members of our 15th graduating class on their college acceptances. Their resilience and tenacity in a year of extraordinary challenges makes this commencement season ever more rewarding for the Class of 2021! We wish you well as you continue on your journey in Wisdom, Honor and Service to impact our complex global society. College Acceptance List from our Class of 2021 Adelphi University American University Arizona State University Auburn University Austin College Bard College Baylor University Belmont University Benedictine College Bentley University Berklee College of Music Brandeis University California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo Carnegie Mellon University Centenary College of Louisiana Clarkson University Clemson University Colgate University College of Charleston Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Connecticut College Dartmouth College Davenport University DePaul University DigiPen Institute of Technology Drake University Drexel University East Carolina University Eckerd College Elon University Emerson College Emory University Endicott College Florida Atlantic University Florida Institute of Technology Fordham University Furman University George Mason University George Washington University Georgetown University
Hampton University Hawaii Pacific University Hendrix College High Point University Howard University IDC Herzliya - Raphael Recanati International School Illinois Wesleyan University Indiana University Bloomington Iowa State University James Madison University Kansas State University Langston University Lehigh University Lewis & Clark College Louisiana State University Louisiana Tech University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Loyola University New Orleans McDaniel College Miami University Michigan State University Montana State University Morehouse College New Mexico State University New York University Northeastern University Oglethorpe University Oklahoma Baptist University Oklahoma State University Ole Miss: The University of Mississippi Pace University Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Purdue University Quinnipac University Randolph-Macon College Reed College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhodes College
Rice University Richmond, The American International University in London Rose-Hulman Institute Salve Regina University Sam Houston State University Santa Clara University Savannah College of Art and Design Seton Hall University Sewanee - The University of the South Skidmore College Southern Methodist University Stanford University Stephen F. Austin State University Syracuse University Texas A&M University Texas Christian University Texas State University Texas Tech University Texas Wesleyan University The University of Arizona The University of Alabama The University of Chicago The University of Iowa The University of Oklahoma The University of Tampa The University of Tennessee The University of Texas at Arlington The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas at Dallas The University of Texas at Tyler The University of Utah Trinity University Tufts University Tulane University University of Arkansas University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Cruz University of Cincinnati
University of Colorado Boulder University of Colorado Denver University of Colorado Colorado Springs University of Florida University of Georgia University of Houston University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Indianpolis University of Kansas University of Louisville University of Maine University of Maryland University of Miami University of Michigan University of Nevada, Reno University of New Hampshire University of North Texas University of Notre Dame University of Oregon University of Pittsburgh University of Portland University of Puget Sound University of Richmond University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of South Carolina University of Wisconsin - Madison Villanova University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Wake Forest University Washington University in St. Louis West Virginia University Western Illinois University Whitman College Wichita State University Xavier University of Louisiana
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Student Achievements: Five To Celebrate
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1. Fly Eagle Scouts, Fly Two more Boy Scouts from Troop 125, sponsored by Grace Bible Church, have achieved the rank of Eagle, the highest and most distinguished rank in Scouting: Samuel Crawford Suarez, son of Juan and Michelle Suarez of Dallas, is a junior at the Episcopal School of Dallas. His Eagle project: building hand sanitizer dispense stands for Wesley Rankin Community Center, which provides education, health, and skills development programs to families and seniors. Roman James Fox, 14, son of Travis and Sandra Fox, of Dallas, is completing the eighth grade at Providence Christian School. His Eagle project: installing a flagpole and building a small garden for Juliette
Fowler Communities, a faith-based nonprofit founded in 1892 to serve children, youth, and elders.
2. Happier birthday Bradfield Elementary School student Molly Harper celebrated her 10th birthday by giving to others. While listening to her favorite Christian radio station, 94.9 FM KLTY, she learned about the work of Food For The Poor and decided to seek donations for the nonprofit in lieu of birthday presents. She exceeded her $625 goal, an amount that will feed several families for a month, give a soccer ball to a child in need, and provide a community in Honduras with a water pump for a well. Angel Aloma, of Food For The Poor, sent Molly
Congratulations to our 37 seniors in the International Baccalaureate and French Baccalaureate programs!
We are proud of you, Class of 2021!
College Acceptances: Abilene Christian University American University (2) American University in Paris Austin College Babson College Baylor University (6) Boston College
Carleton College Carnegie Mellon University (2) Catholic University CEU Cardenal Herrera University Chapman University (3) Colgate University (2) Colorado School of Mines Culinary Institute of America
a dozen of his homemade cookies and a thank you note.
3. Dancing Queen Lydia England, a senior at iUniversity Prep, won the contemporary solo award at the Showtime International National Grand Championship in Galveston and Showtime’s only scholarship. The University Park teen plans to attend SMU in the fall. 4. Great debaters Led by Chuck Walts, director of debate and forensic activities, Hockaday School teammates: Naz Soysal, Mia Xia, and Cassie Liu won $1,500 by advancing to the semifinals of the 20th annual Brewer Foundation/
Dartmouth College (2) DePaul University (2) Duke University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2) Emerson College Florida Institute of Technology Fordham University (5) Franklin University – Switzerland Georgetown University Haverford College High Point University Indiana University (3) - Kelley School of Business Johns Hopkins University Kenyon College L’Université de Montréal - Canada Lewis & Clark University Lipscomb University Loyola University – Maryland Loyola Marymount University Louisiana State University Macalester College MIT Michigan State University Oklahoma State University Oregon State University Pace University Pepperdine University Polytechnique (Canada) Pomona College Purdue University (2) Reed College (2) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhodes College Rice University Seattle University Skidmore College
New York University International Public Policy Forum (IPPF) debate competition. The competition, held virtually for the first time this year, engages high school students from around the world in written and oral debates on issues of public policy.
5. Pony Pride! The SMU Spirit squad placed first in the Game Day D1 category at the 2021 NCA and NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida. SMU Cheer, Pom, Peruna mascot, and Mustang Band performed a game-day routine together to win the championship. Tiffany Fettinger coaches the team.
Southern Methodist University (6) Southwestern University St. John’s College St. Louis University (Madrid Campus) St. Olaf College Swarthmore College Syracuse University (2) Texas A&M University (3) Texas Christian University Texas Tech University (2) Trinity College – Dublin Trinity University United States Air Force Academy United States Coast Guard (2) United States Military Academy – West Point (2) United States Naval Academy (2) University of Alabama University of Arizona University of Arkansas (2) University of Birmingham -UK University of Bristol -UK University of Calgary - Canada University of California – Berkeley University of California – Irvine (2) University of California – Los Angeles (3) University of California – San Diego (2) University of California – Santa Barbara (2) University of Colorado – Boulder University of Denver (2) University of Edinburgh - UK University of Houston University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign University of Kansas University of Lester University of Manchester University of Miami
– Compiled by William Taylor University of Michigan University of Minnesota University of New Mexico (Honors College) University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill University of North Texas University of Northern Colorado University of Oklahoma (2) University of Richmond University of Rochester (2) University of Southern California (3) University of Surrey University of Texas – Austin (2) University of Texas – Dallas (5) University of Texas – San Antonio University of Toronto (2) University of Tulsa (4) University of Warwick University of Wisconsin Washington University in St. Louis Wesleyan University Westmont College -CA Wheaton College -MA Worcester Polytechnic Institute -MA
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TOP: Anthony R. Fiorillo, senior fellow at SMU’s Institute for the Study of Earth and Man, said the development of Yamatosaurus’ shoulder and forelimbs marks an evolutionary step in the hadrosaurid’s shift from a bipedal to a quadrupedal. (PHOTO: COURTESY SMU) BOTTOM LEFT: Dominique Baker studies how student financial aid, affirmative action, admission, and other policies influences the ability to create an inclusive and equitable campus climate. BOTTOM RIGHT: Rich and Mary Templeton, who met as students at Union College in the late 1970s, support education and research initiatives with their Mary and Rich Templeton Foundation, founded in 2004. (COURTESY PHOTOS)
Far from SMU’s hilltop, paleontologists with deep Mustang connections have identified another new species of duck-billed dinosaur. Yamatosaurus Izanagi, so named by Yoshitsugu Kobayashi of Hokkaido University Museum and Anthony R. Fiorillo of SMU, is the second new Japanese hadrosaurid discovery reported by the longtime colleagues. They have worked together since 1999 when Kobayashi was a Ph.D. student at SMU. “Until now, we had no idea what dinosaurs lived in Japan at the end of the dinosaur age,” Kobayashi said. They took their latest discovery’s name from Yamato, the ancient name for Japan, and Izanagi, a god from Japanese mythology who created the Japanese islands, beginning with Awaji, where Yamatosaurus was found in 2004 by an amateur fossil hunter. The fossilized discovery yields new information about hadrosaur evolution and migration, suggesting that the herbivores used the Bering Land Bridge to migrate from Asia to North America instead of vice versa. “In the far north, where much of our work occurs, hadrosaurs are known as the caribou of the Cretaceous,” Fiorillo said. The hadrosaurs had broad, flattened snouts and lived in the Late Cretaceous period more than 65 million years ago.
An up and coming scholar Dominique Baker, who joined the SMU faculty in 2016, has earned national recognition for her research into how education policy shapes the access and success of
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minoritized students in higher education. This spring, the assistant professor of education policy in the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development received the 2021 Early Career Award from the Association for Education Finance and Policy. The $1,000 prize recognizes a junior scholar who shows an exemplary early career trajectory and whose research substantially contributes to the field of education finance and policy. “Education policy has the ability to transform lives, but only if thoughtfully constructed based on evidence that includes the experiences of the folks directly impacted,” Baker said. “I look forward to continuing to promote justice by focusing on the ways that policies distribute power and resources.”
Templeton generosity A $5 million gift from longtime SMU supporters Mary and Rich Templeton will bolster student excellence and doctoral research in SMU’s Lyle School of Engineering through endowed scholarships and fellowships. The Templetons’ gift includes $2.5 million to endow four Templeton Ph.D. Fellowships and cover their initial operating funds for the first five years. The other $2.5 million will endow and cover initial operating funds for 10 Templeton undergraduate scholarships. “Building a strong future for our community requires comprehensive education and robust research opportunities,” said Rich Templeton, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Texas Instruments. – Compiled by William Taylor
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SILVER CUP LUNCHEON ATTENDEES DODGE RAINDROPS TO HONOR SELF, WILHELM
Donna Wilhelm and Sam Self (PHOTOS: GARY DONIHOO/F8STUDIO)
Attendees of The Arts Community Alliance Silver Cup Luncheon May 4 found themselves greeted at first by light sprinkles as they chatted on the lawn of the Annette Strauss Square at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. But the skies parted, and the sun arrived just in time to fete the two honorees, Sam Self and Donna Wilhelm. While enjoying chicken paillard and vanilla-rum caneles de Bordeaux, those gathered at the somewhat smaller outdoor event watched musicians from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra perform a Mozart piece in honor of Self, a dance performance by the Bruce Wood Dancers in honor of Wilhelm, and the debut of a new poem about Dallas by local poet Sherrie Zantea. The event chairs were Mary McDermott Cook and Jennifer Burr Altabef. – Staff report
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Three To Be Honored as Dallas Fathers of the Year Founded in 1976 by the late Sylvan Landau, the Father of the Year Awards celebration doesn’t just recognize Dallas-Fort Worth fathers; it also raises funds for local charities and scholarships for Dallas students - to the tune of $4 million for more than 86 children’s charities since its formation. “Each year, we continue the tradition of annually celebrating the accomplishments of three outstanding dads and what their own style of fatherhood contributes to the growth and encouragement of their children and the children of our community,” the organization explained. This year, Preston Hollow’s Tyrous Ingram will be among the three fathers honored. Ingram, who has been a McDonald’s f ranchisee for 19 years and owns and operates 16 restaurants in the area, employs more than 500 people. He has been married to Vera for 24 years and is dad to three - Middlebury College senior William, St. Mark’s senior Harrison, and Hockaday sophomore Lauren. Joseph DePinto, 7-Eleven CEO and council member of the George W. Bush
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Presidential Center Military Service Initiative, and Jack D. Furst, founder and CEO of Oak Stream Investors and adjunct professor at the University of North Texas and the University of Texas at Dallas, are also being honored at the June 9
luncheon at Frontiers of Flight Museum. The organization outlines ways a father can be a good dad: • Being a good disciplinarian, • Allowing children to make mistakes, • Being open-minded,
• Teaching gratitude, • Accepting that his children are not exactly like him, • Leading by example, • Spending quality time with his chil dren, • Being supportive and loyal, • Challenging his children, • And showing unconditional love. “Even though he gets upset at his children’s faults and may lament that they did not attain what he hoped for them, a father loves his children no less for it,” the organization said. The 2021 Father of the Year committee was comprised of Jim Krohn, Bruce Newsome, Jack Wetzel, Ardo Fuentes, Chad Lacerte, Justin Lonon, Michael Meadows, Scott Murray, Melanie Ofenloch, Greg Sampson, Natalie Jenkins Sorrell, and Bob Teeter. Past honorees include Kern Wildenthal, Pierce M. Allman, Donnie Nelson, Robert J. Schlegel, Raymond D. Nasher, Kenneth Cooper, William Seay, H. Ross Perot, Trammell Crow, Tom Landry, Charley Pride, and Roger Staubach. – Staff report
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Report Examines Non-Profit Sector
Uno Immanivong, Giuliano Matarese, and Jeramie Robison are serving as honorary chef chairs for a new cookbook benefiting Ronald McDonald House Dallas. (COURTESY PHOTOS)
Chef-inspired ‘Come to the Table’ Will Benefit Ronald McDonald House Dallas Ronald McDonald House Dallas has curated Come to the Table, a cookbook inspired by and for families. The cookbook features family-style and family-inspired recipes from leading chefs from Dallas and beyond. Sales from the book will benefit the families who stay at the House while their child is undergoing medical treatment.
Come to the Table is not just a cookbook, it is a celebration of the true essence of family and the healing power of food. Uno Immanivong The book is divided into three sections: Simply Standard Staples, Family Classics and Baking, and I Helped. The cookbook will also feature inspiring stories and highlight the 40-year history of the House. The cookbook will honor all of the RMHD board chairs whose leadership
has helped make the House one of Dallas’ most loved charities and is led by a team of longtime supporters: Carol Dalton, Nancy Gottsacker, Georgia Gottsacker Gandino, JoAnne Moore, and Melissa Utley. “This cookbook is a chance for us to open the cover on a new way of fundraising since having a gala wasn’t going to happen quite yet. We hope this adventure has delicious and meaningful outcomes,” said Jill Cumnock, CEO of RMHD. “With the pandemic forcing everyone indoors on a much more regular basis, we wanted to provide an alternative way for people to connect with the House. We are thrilled we can offer this book that brings our love of family into people’s homes.” Forty leading chefs and culinary experts are providing a favorite recipe that best exemplifies family time. Participants include award-winning chef and restauranteur Julian Barsotti of Barsotti Restaurants (including Fachini, Nonna, and Sprezza); Empire Baking Co.’s owner Meaders Moore Ozarow; two-time Michelin-starred chef Danny Grant of Monarch; Los Angeles-based Sally Camacho Mueller, consulting pastry chef and partner of Tesse Restaurant; and Nick Walker, chef
and owner of Irreverent Concepts; ZUBI’S at ZUBI FARMS CEO and founder Sarah Zubiate. Red Stix Asian Street Food chef Uno Immanivong, executive chef and restauranteur Giuliano Matarese, and Thompson Dallas chef Jeramie Robison are serving as honorary chef chairs for the effort, lending their culinary expertise to the book’s curation. “Come to the Table is not just a cookbook; it is a celebration of the true essence of family and the healing power of food,” Immanivong said. “It will be a keepsake that will be passed down through the generations. I urge anyone who loves food and family to buy this book.” – Staff Report
ON THE INTERNET Come to the Table, presented by LiquidAgents Healthcare, will be available for $40 per book, with delivery in June 2021. To order, go to rmhdallas. org/events/40th-anniversary
Many nonprofits rely on individual donations to fund their missions, and the pandemic had an outsized effect on the sector. But contrary to what we might expect during a challenging economic period, parts of the nonprofit sector have continued to TINA thrive. WEINFURTHER While nonprofits are still assessing the impact of COVID-19, the 2020 State of the Sector Report for North Texas from CNM (Center for Nonprofit Management), using data collection and analysis taken in the middle of the pandemic, provides a snapshot of how social impact organizations have fared: • The number of public charities is growing: Between 2016-2020, the number in Dallas County grew by nearly 16%, compared to approximately 19% statewide and 14% in the U.S. • But less than 5% are considered sizeable: Public charities with an operating budget of over $1 million make up only about 4.6% of those in North Texas. Over 80% in North Texas have income less than $50,000 per year. • Assets among Dallas County nonprofits saw a marked increase: Dallas nonprofits experienced about a 23% increase in median assets. North Texas saw a rise of almost 16%, while the U.S. and Texas were closer to 5% and 6%, respectively. • Revenues of Dallas County nonprofits outpaced the region: Median revenue of nonprofits in Dallas County was high. It grew faster (over 35%) than other North Texas counties between 2016-2020. North Texas saw an increase of about 27%, while the U.S. and Texas were closer to 16% and 20%, respectively. • Three mission spaces comprise almost 75% of Dallas County nonprofits: Religion-Related, Human Services, and Education: This is consistent with North Texas, Texas, and the U.S. Human Services is the most prevalent mission space in Texas and the U.S. The strong economy combined with the growth in companies moving to North Texas and the rise in the overall population powered the increase in giving. While this funding was needed due to the growing demand for services that public charities provide, even before COVID, having more and bigger nonprofits has not translated into slowing the growth rate of community issues. The ability to serve the right people with the right services in the right way is critical for nonprofits to address social issues in a meaningful way. A few years ago, CNM launched its innovative strategic data and technology services and found many nonprofits were not collecting the right program data if any at all. Of roughly 70 nonprofits, only 20% were gathering the right data. Moreover, many were challenged to interpret and act on it properly. We believe this lack of accurate and appropriate data collection and analysis prevents nonprofits from effectively and efficiently responding to social issues. If more corporations, foundations, and individuals shift social investment strategies to fund nonprofits committed to getting results, those in need will be helped in a much more meaningful and lasting way. Tina Weinfurther, of Highland Park, is president and CEO of CNM (The Center for Nonprofit Management). Learn more at thecnm.org.
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Party Hopping: Garden, Home, Volunteer, Food
Ben Leal, Mayor Eric Johnson, Linda Todd and Jim Ryan
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John and Catherine Weekley (PHOTO: COURTESY
Chef Luke Rogers (PHOTO: COURTESY KIDLINKS)
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Black Heritage Celebration Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens showcased its Summer of Sculpture exhibition with its inaugural Black Heritage Celebration on May 1. With ZimSculpt’s return, visitors will find more than 100 sculptures by contemporary Zimbabwean artists displayed throughout the garden. The pieces, carved by the Shona people f rom serpentine and semi-precious stone, often weighing tons and sometimes as tall as 7 feet, are available for purchase. Tickets must be pre-purchased online, and face covers are required for all visitors ages 5 and older. Visit dallasarboretum.org or call 214-5156615.
women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery since 1987, cut the ribbon April 15 for its new home at 4513 Gaston Avenue. In addition to a 40% increase in beds for their Social Detox program, the new house has dedicated space for its Next Step program plus a twice-as-large Community Room for hosting recovery meetings and fellowship events. “We are very grateful that the Dallas-Fort Worth community has supported us for nearly 34 years,” said Lisa Kroencke, executive director.
We are very grateful that the Dallas-Fort Worth community has supported us for nearly 34 years. Lisa Kroencke
New Magdalen House The Magdalen House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping alcoholic
Dave Kroencke, Hector Patino, Kay Colbert, Steve Van Amburgh, Lisa Kroencke, Tip Housewright, Barry Buford, and Christian Walker (PHOTO: COURTESY THE MAGDALEN HOUSE)
Seay Award The Moody Family YMCA honored Catherine Weekley on April 1 with the 2020 Charles E. Seay Outstanding Leadership Award. The award, given annually since 1990, is named for a man who contributed and raised many dollars for the YMCA.
Chef Dean Fearing and Ranger (PHOTO: COURTESY EQUEST)
This year’s recipient has been involved with the YMCA for more than 20 years as a volunteer, board member, and program participant. Every Tuesday and Thursday, you can find Weekley in the Moody Gym dancing away with the ladies in the dance fitness class.
prepared by Executive Chef Luke Rogers of Cathedral Italian Bistro, opening this summer. Blaine Staniford, executive chef of Grace and Little Red Wasp Restaurants, showcased his talents in the Highland Park home of Kaari and Jim Wicklund.
Symphony of Chefs Participants in Symphony of Chefs by Design raised money for KidLinks, which serves special needs children through music and media, by gathering across the area on March 22 for chef-driven culinary experiences. Some gathered in the private dining rooms of restaurants. Some hosted chef-prepared experiences at their homes. And others enjoyed an interactive virtual chef cooking class and dinner. Some examples: Jaime and Greg Lyons entertained guests in the private dining room of Nick & Sam’s Park Cities with a menu prepared by Executive Chef Juan “Pancho” Jasso. Antoinette and Barry Davis opened their Preston Hollow estate to friends for a meal
Looking ahead Mark your calendars for these events: • Equest’s 40th Anniversary Gala: Celebrating 40 Years of Horse Power, featuring Chef Dean Fearing, from 6 to 11 p.m. June 5 at Equest at Texas Horse Park, 811 Pemberton Hill Road, Dallas. Tables for 10 start at $5,000, and individual tickets for $250. Visit www.equest.org or call 972.412.1099. • Partners Card, the major 10-day shopping and dining fundraiser for The Family Place, will take place Oct. 29 to Nov. 7 at participating restaurants and stores across North Texas. A $75 Partners Card purchase grants a 20% discount at retailers and a 10% discount at restaurants during the 10-day event. Visit partnerscard.org. – Compiled by William Taylor
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Living
START SPREADING THE NEWS: BIG APPLE EXPERIENCE ALTERED
Spring in New York City offers familiar sites such as cherry trees in Manhattan but with smaller crowds and an emphasis on hygiene. Check out the Metropolitan Museum of Art and flowers in Bryant Park. (PHOTOS: MARY MEIER-EVANS)
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ew York City, one of the world’s most popular cities to visit, has unfortunately been difficult, if not impossible, to travel to for more than a year. Now that we are entering the second quarter of 2021, what is the Big Apple REALLY like for those ready to visit? M A RY Once my husband M E I E R - E VA N S and I were fully vaccinated, we knew it was time to get ourselves back to New York. Over the past decade, we have traveled there frequently. Our last trip was in January 2020. Fast forward to April 2021, when we spent a week seeing dear friends and getting a feel
for how things have changed. Most New Yorkers are wearing masks both inside and outside at all times. Some restaurants ask that you put your mask on when any wait staff workers are at your table.
Like most things post-2020, nothing feels the same yet. But different does not have to be bad. It’s simply different. Almost every venue takes your temperature when entering, and some ask you to fill
out your name, address, and phone number for contact tracing purposes. Subways are MUCH less crowded – no packed rush-hour train rides to endure. Cab availability seems to be about 50% of what it once was. Daytime, it’s not hard to find one, but evenings are more difficult. So what about restaurants? Predictably, there were restaurants we love that did not survive, but for the most part, all our favorites were still open, if only for dinner. Many have increased capacity by adding outside seating, often elaborate curbside structures with decor, carpeting, and heat lamps. Of course, we spent a lot of time visiting museums. Almost all are open now,
and each was very careful about keeping gallery spaces uncrowded and patrons spaced apart. Timed entrances are very common. Empty storefronts are pervasive. There’s certainly plenty of shopping available, but even areas like SoHo and Madison Avenue have many vacancies. Now a little real talk: I have always been careful in NYC. Situational awareness is critical. I never carry big purses, and I never wear valuable jewelry. In the evenings, there are significantly fewer people out on the streets. More come out on weekend evenings but nothing compared to the hustle and bustle of the past. Because so many corporations are now working remotely, many areas of town, like Midtown, are deserted. Fewer restaurants are open, fewer people on the streets. Empty streets are not necessarily safer streets. There is a noticeable lack of police presence throughout the city. While I loved (to my core) being back, you need to watch yourself and pay attention to your surroundings. Would I recommend visiting New York? I think that depends on how much you want your visit to “feel the same” as in the past. Like most things post-2020, nothing feels the same yet. But different does not have to be bad. It’s simply different. Mary Meier-Evans, of University Park, has a Texas-sized curiosity that extends to New York City and beyond. Check out her blog and podcast at thecuriouscowgirl.com.
Houston, We Have No Problem Your next getaway should be to Houston. I know, Houston – the thing Dallas folks love to hate, like JR and the Philadelphia Eagles. But H-Town is a fabulous food and cultural city and the perfect destination for a two-to fourday escape for couples, families, or friends. What’s so great about KERSTEN R E T T I G it? For starters, The Houstonian Hotel and Club, a 27acre retreat in the middle of the city, an urban resort unlike anything in Texas. Situated alongside Buffalo Bayou and less than a mile from the Houston Arboretum and Memorial Park, The Houstonian is sheltered from city noise and traffic. Behind the iconic Gate House that welcomes each guest, it truly feels like an escape.
RECHARGE There is nothing like The Trellis Spa in Texas. Literally. It’s the largest at 26,000 square feet, including 6,500 square feet of outdoor space with two swimming
pool-sized hot soaking tubs, a cold shower, private cabanas, a meditation space, fire pits, and lounge areas. The inside float pool reminds me of an aquamarine solitaire in a beautifully detailed statement ring. It’s the centerpiece of the downstairs relaxation area, adjacent to the women’s locker room and along the main corridor of the spa. Ok, I’ll say it: it’s very Instagrammable. Treatments are indulgent and state-of-the-art.
PLAY Guests of The Houstonian are welcome to enjoy the otherwise private club, which includes a massive fitness center outfitted with more than 300 pieces of equipment, 160 fitness classes, three pools, and indoor and outdoor tennis and pickleball courts. The resident pickleball pro is Bobbie Phoumy, who played in the U.S. Open Pickleball Championship days after giving me a complimentary hour-long lesson. If you’d rather run or walk outdoors, The Houstonian grounds include a tree-canopied paved trail that provides access to the Memorial Park trail.
The Houstonian Hotel and Club, a 27-acre retreat alongside Buffalo Bayou, offers a wide array of luxury services, activities, and dining options. Visit www.houstonian.com. (PHOTO: COURTESY THE HOUSTONIAN)
EAT The Houstonian’s “Tex-Lex” cuisine checks all the boxes for foodies and novices alike. Named for the terroir of the three chefs in charge, Texas, Louisiana, and Mexico, Tex-Lex cuisine is represented throughout the property, from upscale dining at The Tribute to elevated spa cuisine at Trellis. The best-selling dish at The Tribute, Snapper Ponchartrain, is served on dirty rice and served with sauteed crawfish. My faves are
the Post Oak charred oysters with chorizo butter (which were insane) and the stuffed Bandera quail. This is much more than a “hotel restaurant;” it’s an upscale neighborhood restaurant with all the best regional flavors under one roof.
GO The Houstonian Hotel is a living monument to Houston, surrounded by oaks and magnolias with vibrant flower beds and a verdant lawn that’s inviting, homey, and elegant
all at once. Maybe Houston isn’t the first place you think of when considering a getaway, but it’s a fabulous destination. Getting there is easy: a 3.5-hour drive from Dallas on I-45 (so much better than I-35) or take Vonlane or Southwest into Bush Intercontinental. Follow Kersten Rettig, a Park Cities-based writer with more than 30 years’ experience in food and beverage marketing and public relations, On Instagram @KerstenEats.
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Tying the Knot in a Pandemic: Love Prevails
Venues, vendors, and couples adjust to social-distancing challenges By Maria Adolphs
Special Contributor The pandemic has tested not only couples wanting to wed but those whose business is making celebrations memorable. “ Weddings are happy and emotional in normal times,” said Valerie Bergstrom, the wedding coordinator at Park Cities Baptist Church. Add canceled wedding showers and parties, rescheduled vendors, and figuring out the safest as well as the best way to get married, and it becomes, as Bergstrom put it, “overwhelming.” Some couples pushed ceremonies back to the fall of 2020, hoping restrictions would lift, only to have to change dates three more times, Bergstrom said. After canceling days before his wedding when both his parents became ill with COVID-19, one groom opted to marry at home and have a chapel ceremony later, she said. Cain Sargent, owner of John Cain Photography, said although Texas allowed events to resume in 2020, he still had more than 40 weddings postponed. After the lockdown lifted, weddings resumed in June. Park Cities Baptist usually hosts 20 weddings or so a year, but in 2020 had only 14 with those after the lockdown held at limited capacity: only 120 guests in a chapel that seats 300. The
church allows 200 in the chapel now and even more in the sanctuary. Bergstrom said it’s heartbreaking when all family and friends cannot attend, but live-streaming ceremonies has been a plus. Iva and JD Cochran considered postponing their wedding last year but went ahead and married at Park Cities Baptist in June 2020, even though the ceremony wasn’t as planned. “Obviously, our guest list was different ... just family and our wedding party,” the couple said in an email. “We never envisioned masks at our ceremony or not having a dance floor at our reception.” Sargent works closely with brides and their mothers to visualize their big day and captures and preserves the once-in-a-lifetime moments in cherished photographs. Having to change that vision wasn’t always easy. Some clients, however, embraced what a scaled-down wedding offered. “A silver lining of … an intimate wedding was a heightened appreciation between the couple and their families,” Sargent said. With a larger wedding, those little moments can become “all too overshadowed by 28 bridesmaids and 400 guests,” he added. The Cochrans saw the benefits of their smaller ceremony, noting it “allowed us to focus on what was most important at the
TOP: Preston Hollow residents Iva and JD Cochran say having the smaller wedding mandated by the pandemic came with some blessings. (PHOTO: RANDALL STEWART) BOTTOM: Photographer Cain Sargent helps couples such as Katherine (Jezek) and Colin Moore, of the Devonshire neighborhood, navigate pandemic era weddings and preserve memories. (PHOTO: JOHN CAIN PHOTOGRAPHY)
heart of it all.” “One big challenge was how f requently the rules evolved,” Sargent said. The pandemic reined in large, station-style and seated dinner receptions, which required pivoting plans—like a
new guest list and floor plans. “Thankfully, we’re past this point now,” he said, adding, more couples are having sit-down dinners and inviting more guests. After more than a year of living, working, and existing at
home in “athleisurewear,” Sargent sees many clients going all out in formal attire for their wedding. However, those used to prolonged comfort will pair a gorgeous cocktail dress with fancy sneakers for dancing at their reception. Either way, he said, “special occasions feel more special again.”
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ennifer Page Pustmueller and Jacob Glenn Jordan exchanged wedding vows on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at The Western Green, Rosemary Beach, Florida. Kevin Tillman officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Lyn and Joel Pustmueller of Dallas, Texas, and the late Laura Pustmueller. She is the granddaughter of Carole and the late Bob Findlay of Arlington, Texas; the late Molly and Joel Pustmueller of St. Louis, Missouri; Maggie and Roy Cole of Plano, Texas; and Heide and Maurice Levy of Dallas, Texas. The groom is the son of Mary Sue and David Schick of Dallas, Texas, and the late Richard Jordan. He is the grandson of the late Mary Bobette and Anthony Weyland and the late Phoebe and Rubin Jordan. For her wedding dress, Page wore a stunning mermaid silhouette gown with chapel length train designed by Pronovias with an ivory tulle and lace fingertip-length veil. Faith Anne Pitts assisted the bride as her maid of honor. The bride’s sisters, Laura Grace Pustmueller and Peyton Pustmueller, served as her bridesmaids. The house party included Lexi Jones, Maggie McMordie,
Pitts served as her flower girl. Attending the groom as best man was Beau Streicher. Chris Chambless and
Barrett Schick were his groomsmen. Foster McMordie served as ring bearer. The reception took place under the stars on the Havana Beach Rooftop of The Pearl Hotel, where guests danced to lively music by Heart to Heart. Page is a 2005 graduate of Highland Park High School. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with honors in liberal arts and a major in finance from The Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University in 2009. While at SMU, she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Page is the Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of Caprock Capital. She is a member of the Junior League of Dallas. Jake graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas in the class of 1999. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in real estate finance from The Cox School of Business at SMU in 2003. Jake was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity while at SMU. He is a real estate entrepreneur with Accent Commercial Real Estate. The newlyweds have made their home in Dallas.
Kelly and John photographed outside of Highland Park Presbyterian Church with their fouryear-old golden retriever, Cooper! ( J O H N C A I N P H O T O G R A P H Y )
Attending the groom as Best Man was his brother, Mark Gottsacker. Groomsmen were Todd Howard, Justin Gandino, Victor Tyler, Charles Branch, Cody Crews, Charles Foose, Rockton Linton, James McIlhenny, James Nolan IV, Nicholas Ramsey, William Winters, and Mitchell Zlotnik. William Howard, Austin Miller, Gregory Phelps, and Taylor Wilson served as ushers. Following the wedding ceremony, the newlyweds welcomed guests to a reception at The Dallas Country Club. Kelly and John’s first dance was to “All Your’n” by Tyler Childers. John’s longtime hobby is race car driving so Kelly surprised John by having their guests wave small Nascar flags along with tossing white rose petals as the newlyweds made their getaway to a white 1960 Bentley. Kelly is a graduate of Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Texas Christian University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Creighton University. Kelly works as a registered nurse. John is a graduate of Highland Park High School. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Energy Commerce from Texas Tech University. John is employed by Shell Oil Company in Crude Oil Trading. After a honeymoon to Antigua, the couple has made their home in Midland, Texas.
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elly Marie Howard and John Stephen Gottsacker exchanged wedding vows on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Highland Park Presbyterian Church. Reverend Nelson Bell officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Ms. Kayla Rose Howard of Dallas, Texas and Mr. Robert Storz Howard of Omaha, Nebraska. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Phillip Gottsacker of Dallas. For her wedding dress, Kelly wore an elegant gown by Sareh Nouri from Stanley Korshak Bridal Salon. Crafted of silk shantung, the gown’s natural waist was accented with a pleated cummerbund, v-neckline and a v-back. The cathedral length train was adorned with silk buttons to the end of the train. Kelly wore the family heirloom veil which belonged to John’s grandmother, who purchased it in Bruges, Belgium. John’s sisters wore it when they married and the veil will continue to be passed down in the Gottsacker family. Assisting the bride were Kelly’s cousins, Ashley Schempp as Maid of Honor and Kelsey Coleman as Matron of Honor. Bridesmaids included Kelly’s sister-in-law, Katie Howard and John’s sisters, Georgia Gandino and Margaret Tyler along with Caitlin Barberio, Lauren Chisholm, Alison Coyle, Helen Crain, Kia Igel, and Stefanie Morris. Kelly’s goddaughter, Charlotte Coleman, and John’s niece, Eleanor Gandino, were the flower girls.
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Turn Your Home into a Personal Getaway with Travel-Inspired Décor
LEFT: To keep things fresh, the Asian and Indian antiques in this formal living room, including the foo dog statue, incense burner, and India-inspired patterns, are mixed in with midcentury modern and Art Deco furnishings. RIGHT: A soothing color palette helps to soften the rough, organic textures used in this Cape Cod-style bedroom. (PHOTOS: MICHAEL HUNTER) With travel restrictions in place due to COVID-19, many homeowners want to surround themselves with memories of their time abroad. This may be why travel-inspired interiors are one of 2021’s trending looks. Interior designers like myself MARGARET often have CHAMBERS our favorite travel destinations. Over the course of my design career, I’ve been to Europe 12 times.
My business partner, Lea Barfield, and I also own an antique buying trip business called Tour Décor, which helps our clients source European pieces for their residences—anything from midcentury modern to classic English, French, and Swedish antiques. Below, you’ll find some design tips and tricks for highlighting travel mementos in a sophisticated way. One way to begin is by picking out a single piece you acquired abroad and using it as a touchpoint for the rest of the room.
Putting together a collection of art from a place you’ve visited or a gallery wall of travel photos is another great option. Don’t stop there, however. It’s essential to make sure your room looks like a living space and not a museum. The solution is to spread your pieces throughout the space instead of isolating them to one part of the room. If your favorite places in the world have lots of historic buildings, your travel-inspired room should have a sense of history, too. You can browse local antique shops for fine, old antiques. I
recommend using antiques sparingly for most homes, about three to four per room. Decorating with world maps (whether printed and framed or used as a pattern in an unexpected place) is another way to communicate a feeling of wanderlust to guests. On the same note, globes are an excellent accessory for masculine studies and libraries. If you’re not sure what will be complementary with your travel-inspired elements, go with safe bets. Place your colorful textiles against a neutral backdrop of white, tan, cream, or grey.
Natural materials like wood furniture can fit into almost any design setting. There’s no better time than now to learn how to capitalize on the photos and art you’ve collected from your travels and weave a design narrative around them. Margaret Chambers, a registered interior designer (RID) and member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), leads Chambers Interiors and Associates. Her colleague Caitlin Crowley helped edit this column. Find more design advice at chambersinteriors.com/blog.
Five Tips For Getting The Most Out of Composting Transforming yard and food waste into compost helps reduce greenhouse gas, promotes healthy soil as a nutrient-rich soil amendment, and contributes to a more circular economy. Try these tips for better composting: 1. Do your homework. Before you start composting, make sure you understand which items and materials should be composted and how best to keep your compost balanced. Generally, you can compost items like A M Y A D C OX coffee grounds, fruits and vegetables, eggshells, tea bags, nut shells, yard and grass waste. Typically, you can’t compost fats, meats or dairy products, but it can vary from community to community. You’ll want to make sure you have a good ratio of greens (like vegetable and fruit scraps and yard waste) and browns (like dead leaves and twigs). Remember, water is important – you can’t compost material that doesn’t have the right amount of moisture. 2. Determine your composting goals. The types of materials you put in your
compost will vary depending on how you want to use it. You can use your compost in your yard or garden, or share it with friends and family for their gardens. Don’t need compost yourself? Depending on your area, you may be able to collect your food scraps and yard waste for industrial composting and work with a local provider for collection. 3. Assess your space. Look around your space and evaluate what you may need to start composting. You’ll want to store food scraps in a place that makes it convenient to compost while you’re cooking or cleaning your kitchen. The easier you make it to compost at home, the more likely you’ll be to do it. You don’t need a fancy scrap bucket, but make sure it has a tight seal to reduce odor. Collection in the kitchen is just one piece of the puzzle. 4. Get the right tools. After you’ve assessed your indoor space, you’ll want to get the tools that will set you up for success. You’ll also need a compost bin, which you can purchase or build on your own. There are several different composters you can buy to meet your needs. Remember, you’ll need to find an outdoor space that is dry and shaded to store your compost bin.
You can compost items like coffee grounds, fruits and vegetables, eggshells, tea bags, nut shells, yard and grass waste. (PHOTO: REPUBLIC SERVICES) 5. Understand the warning signs. Once your compost is started, you’ll want to monitor for warnings signs that it is out of balance. Your compost shouldn’t attract bugs or rodents or produce a strong odor. If it is, then you’ll know that it’s time to adjust the mix of greens and browns you’re
adding to your bin. Ideally, your compost should include an equal mix of green and brown material. Amy Adcox is general manager for Republic Services, which serves Dallas and the Park Cities.
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WILLIAM PATTERSON MANNING
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illiam Patterson Manning was born September 29, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, to Robert L. and Mary Jean Manning. Beloved husband, father, and brother, he died on April 9, 2021. A lifelong resident of the Park Cities, he graduated from Highland Park High School and Southern Methodist University. He was a trainer in the Athletics Departments of both schools. Bill gave his all to saving other people’s lives and building their homes. Since 1980, he served as a reserve firefighter/paramedic for the Highland Park Department of Public Safety. He was a 20-year member of the Box 4 Fire Buff Association, providing support to Dallas area firefighters. He was also a member of the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department in Collin County. He was a master custom homebuilder who enjoyed working with craftsmen to create homes for
his clients and their families. Bill’s life was filled with love for Sharolyn, his children, his extended family, and many friends. He especially enjoyed participating with Cash in Boy Scouts and Caverly in YMCA Princesses. An active member of Highland Park United Methodist Church, he delighted in driving members from their retirement community to Sunday Services on the church’s bus. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. and Mary Jean Manning, and his mother-in-law, Carolyn Tomlin Hurst. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sharolyn Hurst Manning, his son Robert Cash Manning, his daughter Caverly Dee Manning, sister Nancy Manning Carter and husband Ron, sister Peggy Manning Meyer, brother Bobby Manning and wife Ann, brother Sam Manning, and twin brother Tom Manning, his father-in-law Dr. Martin ‘Buddy’ Hurst, sister-in-law Wendy Hurst Schmidly and husband Jason, and sister-inlaw Mendy Hurst Martin and many dearly loved cousins, nieces, and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 19, at 3:30 pm at Highland Park United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Bill may make a donation to Box 4 Fire Buff Association, P.O. Box 181914, Dallas, TX 75218; the Dallas Firefighters Museum, 3801 Parry Avenue, Dallas, TX 75226; the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 199 Water St., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10038, or the charity of your choice.
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Buying a home near a greenway – a park, trail or creek – offers a place for you and your family to play, exercise or just relax surrounded by nature. It can also add significant value to your home investment. Research by a Texas A&M University professor suggests that having a greenway within 600 feet increases the value of the home by at least 5 percent. Here are two exceptional homes near beautiful greenways: The tributaries of the Trinity River create greenways throughout Dallas neighborhoods, including in Bluffview, where there is a four-bedroom home overlooking the river’s Bachman Branch. The custom-built home at 4040 Cochran Chapel Road is designed to bring the outdoors in. For the first time, the iconic Harry S. Moss estate, called Moss Haven, is on sale to the public. Near White Rock Creek and Harry Moss Park, the four-bedroom estate was featured in Architectural Digest magazine in 1958. The historic home at 9311 Moss Circle Drive sits on almost an acre in the heart of Lake Highlands. The luxury real estate boutique of Allie Beth Allman & Associates leads DFW in the sale of homes $3 million and above, according to the Multiple Listing Service. For help in finding your dream home, visit alliebeth.com.
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Many want to live in the Park Cities, but with the market on fire right now, homes are selling lightningfast. That’s why it is so important to be working with the right agent, those who have a pulse of Park Cities real estate. At Allie Beth Allman & Associates, they search, they find and they sell in the Park Cities. According to Multiple Listing Service statistics, the firm’s expert agents sold more in the Park Cities in Q1 2021 than any other brokerage. In Highland Park, a red brick home at 7432 Marquette St. has a refreshed style. Recently remodeled, the property has an elegant covered patio perfect for outdoor living for all weather. Inside, the owner’s suite with a crisp white bathroom shines bright, though there are also light-filled living areas. For those who seek walkability to places like Katy Trail or Highland Park Village, a listing at 3457 Normandy Avenue is not to be missed. As well as boasting a coveted University Park location, the home has been renovated by a top design team. The luxury real estate boutique of Allie Beth Allman & Associates leads DFW and in premier neighborhoods including the Park Cities, according to the Multiple Listing Service. Connect with an expert agent at alliebeth.com.
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On stately Beverly Drive, the home at 3721 is the height of classic style — though suffused with all the modern luxuries. Under its spectacular slate roof, it offers largescaled rooms, soaring ceilings, a den, a great room, a contemporary chef’s kitchen, an exercise room and a wraparound loggia-solarium. At more than 8,500 square feet, there is space and style at every turn, all under high ceilings and infused with natural light. Among the home’s six bedrooms is a posh main suite with a fireplace and spa-like bath. Its balcony overlooks the backyard. A special perk? A playroom on the third floor that emulates a big-top circus tent. Guest quarters, atop a three-car garage, are connected to the house and a rectangular swimming pool sparkles amidst the lushly landscaped rear lawn. Walls enclose the rear grounds — the utmost in privacy. 3721 Beverly Drive in Highland Park is represented by expert agent Ralph Randall, of the Jobst Randall Group, for $8,995,000 Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, founded in the Park Cities in 1960, represents luxury homes, high-rises, ranches, land and commercial properties. Its briggsfreeman.com website is a cuttingedge portal featuring properties, neighborhoods, schools, virtual tours, architecture guides and more.
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Allie Beth Allman & Associates parent company HomeServices of America again has been named the largest real estate company in the United States, giving DFW homeowners access to the very best in real estate service at every level – locally and globally. The latest REAL TRENDS 500 report named HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, #1 in the country based on transaction sides in 2020. According to MLS data from the same period, the Allman brokerage led sales in the Park Cities vicinity and the Park Cities and Preston Hollow combined. The firms’ agents also sold more homes priced above $3 million, $4 million, $5 million and $6 million than any other brokerage. “Our continued focus on strong relationships leads to the best results for our clients,” said founder and CEO Allie Beth Allman. “Our business model has always been local, but support from HomeServices and Berkshire Hathaway has helped make us #1.” Allie Beth Allman & Associates was founded in 2003. The company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, has three offices that serve DFW. The majority of the brokerage’s exclusive listings are in higher-end neighborhoods of Dallas, but the firm’s activity covers the entire DallasFort Worth Metroplex.
9110 Rockbrook Drive 5 Bed | 6.2 Bath | 7,596 SqFt. Offered for 3,650,000 Designed by Richard Drummond Davis, this French Transitional custom home blends traditional Austin stone exterior with timeless contemporary finishes. Museum finished walls, cased openings and exquisite mill and tile work are throughout. 1st floor owners’ suite has a vaulted ceiling with wood beams, dream closet, fireplace and a private patio. Open gourmet kitchen features large island, marble countertops, Ann Sacks tile and Thermador Professional Appliances. The adjoining covered patio with outdoor kitchen and fireplace leads to a Harold Leidner designed custom pool and beautifully landscaped yard. Upstairs is a large central game room, a media room with kitchen and 4 bedrooms, all accessible by elevator. 3 car garage completes an amazing lifestyle opportunity. For more information please contact Robin Webster, 214-543-8963.
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The latest highlights from the weekly Allmanac, a luxury real estate newsletter produced by Allie Beth Allman & Associates: Sales of million-dollar residences and estates are up 97% from the first quarter of 2020. North Texas home prices rose in March at the fastest rate in more than a decade. The price per square foot of homes sold jumped even faster, up 19%. And the shortage of homes for sale continues, fueled by many factors, including homebuying by people moving in from out of state. And speaking of homes sales, Dallas County had the highest jump in North Texas home sales in March. Real estate agents sold 2,538 single-family homes in March, an increase of 18.4% from last March. Across North Texas, sales were up 5% in March. Home starts in North Texas were up 40% in the first quarter of the year. In just the first three months, builders started 15,063 single-family homes in the area. But for the 12 months ending in March, DFW builders had 52,448 houses under construction. That’s a record, even with February’s freeze across the area and continued problems with shortages of building material, land and labor. To subscribe to The Allmanac, visit alliebeth.com/ registerfornews.
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years ago with Lentz Landscape Lighting. The owner Richard Lentz helped guide me with his expert, personalized attention. “ Stewart Lee with Dave Perry-Miller and Associates said, “A lot of my clients specifically drive by homes at night so they can see what it looks like when the sun goes down. It’s always a plus to potential homebuyers when the homes are well-lit with tasteful exterior lighting.” Richard Graziano, Executive Vice President of Allie Beth Allman & Associates, said, “Outdoor spaces have become important now more than ever, and expertly-installed landscape lighting is a highly desirable amenity for a home.” Graziano added, “when I am showing homes after dark, a home often shows more beautifully at night and it also signals to buyers an added security feature. “ “What I like to do is to make the exterior space feel like an outdoor room,” said Richard Lentz, President of Lentz Landscape Lighting. It’s important the lighting on the outside of the home is subtle, but strong enough to be able to also see the outdoor features of your home from the inside.” For more information about exterior and security lighting, contact Lentz Landscape Lighting @ 972-241-0622 or www.lentzlighting.com. The first floor of the home consists of an impressive entryway, a handsome study that could also serve as an informal den with bonus office space and a spacious dining room. The private primary suite features a fabulous spa bath dressed in marble with a soaking tub, double vanities, shower, dual water closets and an impressive custom closet. Rounding out the first floor is a private guest suite that overlooks the pool and outdoor living area. This space could easily serve as a Cabana as the bathroom affords direct pool access. The backyard is an idyllic retreat with a spacious covered patio and outdoor living area, sparkling pool and spa, and abundant green space. The oversized driveway that services the three-car garage was designed with a gated-in level space for a play area/sport court. Conveniently adjacent to the new extension of the Northaven Trail, this prime Preston Hollow location provides easy access to the Dallas North Tollway, excellent shopping, dining and is in close proximity to the private school corridor. Contact Courtney Jubinsky (courtney@ daveperrymiller.com) or Ryan Streiff (ryan@daveperrymiller.com) for more information or visit DPMFineHomes.com.
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