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Dad keeps falling…” The Failure of Healthcare in Fall Prevention By authority on Independence and Rehabilitation, Emilia Bourland, MOT, OTR, ECHM
As an occupational therapist, I’ve treated literally thousands of people who have fallen. I’m going to tell you now, it’s not pretty. It’s also heartbreaking. Why? Well, for one, many falls can be prevented. It’s absolutely heartbreaking knowing that someone has had a LIFE CHANGING event… that DIDN’T need to happen. But, of course, despite the best efforts, knowledge, and advocacy of the many wonderful healthcare providers who work so hard to care for their patients, our healthcare system doesn’t think PROACTIVELY. It addresses problems AFTER they happen. It doesn’t address problems COMPREHENSIVELY. It treats symptoms, one at a time. Our system is complicated and confusing, and it takes too long to reach the people who need it. That’s why I’ve dedicated my life and my practice to approaching healthcare differently. So? What’s different about working with AIPC Therapy? 1. You don’t have to jump through any hoops to receive service. All you need is a problem we can solve, and a desire to do
the work to fix it. If we can’t help you, we’ll do our best to send you to the people who can. 2. We provide custom, comprehensive solutions. That means we look holistically at the person, their situation, and their individual goals. AIPC Therapy does not do cookie cutter therapy, and we do not provide piecemeal solutions. 3. We are laser focused on YOU and YOUR GOALS, not your insurance plan. Whether you or a loved one has already fallen, is afraid of falling, or want a proactive plan for preventing falls in the first place, we are DEDICATED to helping you achieve the OUTCOME you want. Period. If you have a problem with independence or falling, if you’ve been let down by our healthcare system, or if you’re sick of struggling to get the therapy you NEED and DESERVE, then call us at 469998-1245. • Talk about what’s going on with a therapist who cares, and together, come up with a plan. There’s no fee, and no risk. • Get a FREE Report on Fall Prevention. Call 469-998-1245. Leave a voicemail or TEXT 24/7. Author Emilia Bourland, MOT, OTR, ECHM is owner of AIPC Therapy. Contact her at 469-9981245 or emilia.bourland@aipctherapy.com
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ne of Dallas’ more famous denizens is Mark Cuban, who isn’t exactly shy and retiring. And it seems like Dallasites have a love/hate relationship with the businessman and NBA team owner, who often sees himself making headlines for almost anything - sports, business, politics, or even uh, ice cream that one time. But Cuban found himself in the headlines again recently for a couple of things. First, he weighed in on that whole Gamestop/Reddit gambit to stick it to hedge funds holding short positions in companies. You can see his reaction in the News section at peoplenewspapers.com. And then it came to light that the Mavericks haven’t been playing the national anthem before games this season. In an ESPN interview, Cuban said that he decided not to play the song before home games after talking to community members and consulting with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (the NBA has since mandated the anthem be played before all games). The anthem had not been played before any of their preseason or regular-season home games this season. The resulting furor resulted in Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announcing that his “Star Spangled Banner Protection Act” would become a legislative priority. Our February poll asking readers to pick their favorite pro-sport team owner may have reflected that love/hate relationship - some of our readers seemed to take issue with Cuban’s outspokenness, and others applauded it. “Clark Hunt makes differences from behind the scenes. He doesn’t crave the spotlight like Jerry and Cuban do,” a reader said. “Mark Cuban has made a tremendous impact on North Texas,” one survey taker said. “He is an investor in many social service nonprofits that benefit those in need. He eschews political correctness and is uninterested in
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keeping up with the Joneses – he just dives into an issue, learns about it, and helps improve the situation.” “Mavs have done more for the community,” another reader seconded. “Besides having rabid fans, they have donated to countless charities and causes, boosted women’s issues – this all starts from the top.” Cuban came in second with 26.1% of the vote to winner (and Kansas City Chiefs and FC Dallas owner) Clark Hunt’s 58.7%. You can read more about the poll in our Sports section online. More to look for online: As vaccination efforts ramp up and improve, and COVID-19 infection rates seem to be dropping, we’re providing updates in daily digests. Find them in our coronavirus section. The deadline to file to run for school board and city council seats was Feb. 12, and we will have updates on the final tally of candidates and other election coverage in our news section. Sarah Helen Hancock, an investment adviser turned interior decorator with Highland Park ties, was indicted by a Dallas County grand jury for fraud – and we have more details in our crime section.
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University Park Mourns ‘Beloved Husband, Father, Servant Leader’ By Rachel Snyder People Newspapers
CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT: Ursuline Academy celebrated the class of 2020 with a drive-through event in May. (COURTESY PHOTO) Peaceful protesters took a ‘peace walk’ from Snider Plaza to Burleson Park the morning of June 6. (PHOTO: RACHEL SNYDER) Newly crowned Highland Park High School prom queen Emily Morrow is greeted on her porch in April. (COURTESY PHOTO) Houston and Jade Holmes celebrated their wedding in March with a makeshift parade of cars. (PHOTO: RACHEL SNYDER)
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can’t remember what I ate at last year’s TACA Silver Cup luncheon, and I can’t help but think I might have paid more attention if I had known it would B E T H A N Y be the E R I C KS O N last event I would cover in person for more than a year. The luncheon was on March 10, the same day that Dallas County reported its first two presumptive cases of COVID-19. It would be the last day I’d sit elbow to elbow with strangers at a table - period. I didn’t know that a few days later, I’d walk out of the office and not come back for months. By March 13, Dallas County and the cities of Dallas, University Park, and Highland Park had issued emergency declarations. March 2020, in retrospect, would be a series of grim firsts. Just six days after those first two cases, both Dallas ISD and HPISD had closed their buildings, moving
to hastily cobbled together online lessons. The next day, Dallas County closed bars and restaurants, and further limitations on gathering would follow. On March 19, Dallas County reported its first death. In January 2021, the county surpassed 2,000 deaths. I’ve kept a timeline, curated in an Excel spreadsheet, of the path the pandemic has taken. At night, when I’m looking over the latest county tallies for the morning digest, I look at the timeline and feel so tired. To the friends and families of those who’ve died, 2,000 is not a small number. It’s their everything, more often than not. It’s a significant number for that family missing someone who succumbed to a virus that has set the world on its collective ear. To those who are still – months later – dealing with aftereffects of their bout with the virus, even one is a big number. It has upended their lives. A year later, while we appreciate advances that brought hope in the form of a vaccine and the time we’ve been able to spend with our
families, we also mourn what and whom we’ve lost: Family and friends, we haven’t been able to mourn properly because of the risks associated with gatherings; The children who have lost valuable learning time; The arts community that lost more than $95 million in revenue and more than 1,000 jobs. We’ve lost cherished restaurants and businesses who couldn’t battle back from uncertainty and closures. A few days ago, I was talking with friends about our goals for the next 12 months. It struck me how simple and true they were, how honed to a stark reminder of what we’ve missed. “I’d like to fly somewhere again,” a friend said. “I’d like to not be nagging my kids about paying attention to their Zoom class,” another said. “I’d like …” a friend mused, “a hug from someone I don’t live with, over a glass of wine I drink while we chat in low tones because we’re not sitting six feet apart.” Amen.
While the motive behind the shooting death of Christopher Murzin remained unclear at press time, the magnitude of the tragedy did not. University Park has lost a highly regarded husband, father, and 2008 Citizen of the Year so beloved his family’s photo appears in the front page banner of the city’s website. In a comment on our website, Cade Hamner described his friend as “an incredible husband, father, friend, member of our community, and follower of Christ,” and the Murzins as a “model family in our community.” The image on the city’s website came from Erin Schreyer, who photographed Murzin, his wife, Christina, and their children Caroline, Dutch, and Jack last year as part of her ‘front porch project’ documenting how her neighbors were spending the earlier days of the pandemic. She described Murzin as “a beloved husband, father, servant leader, advocate, optimist, encourager, and friend to all, including me.” “He cared deeply, not about the spotlight, but about the greater good,” Schreyer said. “Anyone who knew him couldn’t help but be drawn into his contagious joy, natural warmth, and fantastic smile. His love and dedication to family, community, and others was deep, sincere, and evident. You just wanted to be around him. A consummate gentleman and good guy.” She and many other community members shared condolences online
after a report from the Dallas Police Department about a shooting call at 1:04 p.m. Feb. 11 on the westbound LBJ. Freeway before the South Polk Street exit ramp. Officers found Murzin, 53, in his vehicle with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at a hospital. Witnesses told police that a small silver SUV might have been involved. Murzin, a medical salesman, moved with his family in 2006 to University Park, where he became known as a champion for people with special needs, including his son, Jack. Longtime People Newspapers photographer Chris McGathey remembered Murzin as one of the “nicest people I have ever met” and recalled how the father and Jack often attended Scots basketball games together. Murzin, a former board member of United Cerebral Palsy of Houston, helped identify local accessibility issues. His family’s efforts led to University Park’s first barrier-free playground in Coffee Park. U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, who represented the district now served by U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, also recognized Murzin for his advocacy and selection as University Park’s 2008 Citizen of the Year. Murzin and the city received the child impact award at the annual A Child Can Do All Things Luncheon in 2010, MySweetCharity reported. More recently, Murzin ran for the Place 6 seat on the Highland Park ISD board of trustees in 2017 against Stacy Kelly (who holds the seat now) and Meg Bakich.
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Crime Reports Jan. 11 – Feb. 7 Jan. 11 A fraudster ordered a $4,099 MacBook Pro and an adaptor using the Apple account of a woman from the 4200 block of Lomo Alto Drive. The incident was reported at 10:13 a.m. Jan. 14 A ne’er do well grabbed a $990 hoodie from the Fendi store in Highland Park Village, stuffed it in his pants, and quickly left the store around 3:30 p.m. Jan. 17 A thief grabbed a cooler bag and a document from a Ford pickup in the 3400 block of Centenary Drive overnight before 9:45 a.m. Jan. 19 How easy was it for a trespasser to get into a home in the 3100 block of Cornell Avenue and grab a purse and wallet from inside overnight before 6:30 a.m. Jan. 19? A backyard gate and backdoor were unlocked. Jan. 21 Three burglars broke into the Kelly Mitchell Jewelry store in the 4200 block of Oak Lawn Avenue, one went in and busted two cases on the south wall of the store, took some jewelry, and left in a dark-colored sedan at 4:57 a.m. Jan. 22 A thief pilfered an iPhone outside a home in the 3100 block of Westminster Avenue at 10:37 a.m. Jan. 25 A recalcitrant motorist rear ended a Subaru Outback in the 4500 block of Mockingbird Lane at 3:43 p.m., got out of a Honda Accord, and offered to pay $200 for the damaged bumper, but refused to provide information before leaving the scene. Jan. 27 A wrongdoer took tools including a $300 nail gun, two $270 nail guns, two $165 skill saws, a $150 Ridgid drill, a $150 hammer drill, two $150 Makita drills, and a $120 Makita blower from an unlocked GMC van parked in the 4500 block of Rheims Place between 11:30 a.m. and 2:10 p.m. Jan. 28 A shoplifter took four fragrances worth a total of $1,315 from the Cos Bar store in the 8300 block of Preston Center Plaza between 4 and 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 29 A fraudster used the information of a woman from the 3400 block of Beverly Drive to file an unemployment claim. The incident was reported at 2:34 p.m. Jan. 30 A burglar snagged a Titleist Pro golf bag, a pair of Air Jordan golf shoes, golf gloves, a pair of Nike Air Max running shoes, and various other golf gear totaling $6,380 from a Mercedes G63 AMG parked in the 3500 block of Dartmouth Avenue. The incident was reported at 11:23 a.m. Jan. 31 A prowler broke into an apartment in the 4700 block of Abbott Avenue, rummaged through a bedroom, took a pair or rain boots, two jackets, and a pair of black shorts before 12:30 p.m., but left a handwritten note, a beer can, three shirts, a pair of pants, a pair of shoes, and more behind. Feb. 1 A trickster had identifying information from a man from the 3300 block of Colgate Avenue. The incident was reported at 4:08 p.m. Feb. 2 A scoundrel took both rear taillight assemblies from a Ford F150 parked in the 4600 block of Edmondson Avenue overnight before 8 a.m., also damaging the metal clips that held the lights in place. Feb. 3 A trespasser got into a home in the 3200 block of Marquette Street and took a $30 item from inside between 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. Feb. 4 A fraudster filed for unemployment benefits using the information of a man from the 4300 block of Westside Drive. The incident was reported at 10:54 a.m. Feb. 5 A ne’er do well got into a home in the 3700 block of Southwestern Boulevard and made off with $51,406 in jewelry and more. The incident was reported at 9:45 a.m. Feb. 7 An intruder forced open a door in the back of a house in the 4600 block of Arcady Avenue, and rifled through drawers, cabinets, and shelves throughout the home around 11:32 a.m.
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How It Started, How It’s Going
Restaurateurs Quiñones-Pittman, Barsotti reflect on year of pandemic trials By Kersten Rettig
Special Contributor A year ago, José chef Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman, better known as “AQ”, was prepping to cook for the first time at New York’s prestigious James Beard House, where many guests help select James Beard Award winners. On March 12, AQ received a heartbreaking call. New York City shut down thanks to COVID-19 and the James Beard dinner on March 13 was canceled. That same day, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins made a disaster declaration, followed 11 days later by a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order requiring restaurants to cease dine-in operations. In between, Gov. Greg Abbott signed a waiver allowing permitted restaurants to sell to-go beer, wine, and cocktails — an act that would, along with PPP loans, save the industry from total decimation. Julian Barsotti, the chef/owner of Nonna, Carbone’s, Sprezza, and Fachini, made the tough decision to lay off 80% of his staff. “I didn’t think it was going to last too long,” he said. “Never thought there would be a bail out.” Carbone’s already had a well-developed to-go business, a pantry filled with pasta, tomatoes, olives, and oils, and a refrigerated
LEFT: When the pandemic forced closures, Jose chef Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman fed first responders and pivoted to take out. RIGHT: Julian Barsotti added take out to his restaurant options, and began the meal delivery service Grape Ape. (PHOTOS: COURTESY JOSÉ AND KERSTEN RETTIG) Fachini kitchen. José’s staff largely remained intact, thanks to donations from José’s owners, landlords, and regular guests, so they could provide meals for healthcare workers and first responders. After the first round of PPP loans, José’s staff cooked up Family Meal Kits, cocktail kits, and breakfast burrito pop ups until the restaurant could reopen. A PPP loan allowed Barsotti to rehire his “exceptional staff and management” including two beloved pasta makers, sisters Juanita and Lupe Andrade. Today, José is open to 50% indoor occupancy per the state’s mandate, and 100% patio occupancy per the pent-up demand for AQ’s sublime Aguachiles and Tostadas La Panga which were far too delicate to offer via to-go
section with Barsotti’s Sunday Gravy, meatballs, and filled pastas. Nonna and Sprezza pivoted a little easier with take-out than Fachini, the finer dining establishment in Highland Park Village. Barsotti’s mother Shelley Hudson coowns Food Company Catering. It has fared worse than restaurants., but access to catering space and equipment allowed Barsotti to launch the pick-up or delivery concept Ritas & Queso in early July. Later, Barsotti and business partner Glen Collins created The Grape Ape, a take-away meal kit featuring dishes prepared in the
Has it only been a year? In some ways it feels like 10. Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman
or delivery. Take-out remains a strong sales channel. José is open six days a week and expects to be open again on Mondays by press time. AQ very much wants to realize her dream of cooking at the James Beard House but until the pandemic is under control, it remains closed. “Has it only been a year? In some ways it feels like 10,” she said. Julian Barsotti is optimistic. “There’s no other way to be.” He plans to open a new “joint,” Bacari Tabu, in late summer next to Nonna on Lomo Alto Drive. AQ and Julian are just two of the more than 1.3 million Texans in the restaurant industry. Visit People Newspapers.com for more of these stories.
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Off to a Rough STAAR(t): TEA Clarifies In-Person Testing Requirements
By Bethany Erickson People Newspapers
If a family picked virtual learning this year, do they have to report to campus to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (or STAAR) test this year? Until Feb. 11, language in Texas Education Agency guidance regarding the yearly test seemed to indicate they would. But then Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath seemingly clarified that stance during a Q&A with the Texas Tribune.
It’s not opting out of the STAAR test — it’s opting for remote instruction. Mike Morath During the discussion, Morath said that if remote learners want to take the test, they’ll have to come on campus because Texas doesn’t have the “logistical ability to do the STAAR remotely.” In October, 2.7 million students were still learning remotely, according to a state survey. In December, a poll of People News-
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27.1% 5.1% N/A Depends on what the current rate of COVID-19 infection is
All students - virtual or on-campus - will be required to take the STAAR test in person this year, state officials said. (PHOTO: TAKEN/PIXABAY, ILLUSTRATION: MELANIE THORNTON) papers readers found that almost 85% felt the STAAR should not be given this year, and 54% said they would not send their child to take the test if they were required to take it in person. Another 27% said it would depend on the infection rate at the time. The TEA released guidance for the school year for students taking the standardized test given to students in third through 12th grades in person. Districts will be given more time to administer the test, the option to have students not scheduled to take the test learn remotely during testing days, and the option to set up alternate testing
sites to adequately distance students. But if a family does not want to send their elementary or middle school virtual learner to campus for the test, they don’t have to. “It’s not opting out of the STAAR test — it’s opting for remote instruction,” Morath said. “They will continue to experience remote instruction, but we don’t have the capability to do the test remotely, so they won’t sit for the STAAR exam.” However, he also stressed that the data garnered from the test would yield valuable information about where a student is after a
year of pandemic disruptions, and that parents who choose not to send their child to campus for the test would not have all the information. “If we don’t know where they are, how do we know how to support them?” he said. However, this latest clarification is not true for high schoolers, who still need to take the STAAR as part of their end-ofcourse graduation requirements. Fifth and eighth graders usually need to pass the STAAR to be promoted to the next grade, but Gov. Greg Abbott announced over the summer that the state
would waive that requirement for those grades this year. But that may change. State Rep. Diego Bernal filed a bill in January that would allow seniors to graduate without taking the STAAR this year. Bernal also wrote a letter in February that was signed by a bipartisan house group that included Morgan Meyer, asking that the TEA cancel the test altogether. State Sen. Jose Menendez filed a similar bill. Read more about what experts are saying about standardized testing during a pandemic year at peoplenewspapers.com.
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Twelve defendants facing various fraud charges related to the now-defunct Forest Park Medical Center will be sentenced in federal court in March. (FILE PHOTO)
Forest Park Medical Defendants To Be Sentenced in March By Bethany Erickson People Newspapers
A flurry of defendants who pleaded guilty to various fraud charges related to the now-defunct Forest Park Medical Center will be sentenced in mid-March, court documents show. Included in the slate of sentencing is Michael Rimlawi and Douglas Sung Won, both of Preston Hollow; Wade Barker, formerly of Highland Park; and Alan Beauchamp, who lives in the Turtle Creek neighborhood. The sentencing schedule: • Wilton McPherson “Mac” Burt, Iris Forrest, Shawn Henry, and Jackson Jacob on March 17. • Won, Rimlawi, Barker, and Mrugeshkumar Kumar Shah on March 18. • Frank Gonzales Jr., David Daesung Kim, Israel Ortiz, and Beauchamp on March 19. All told, 21 were accused of various charges stemming from the $200 million fraud case and the accompanying NextHealth scheme. In August, Highland Park anesthesiologist Richard Ferdinand Toussaint Jr. was ordered to pay more than $82.9 million in restitution and sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Erin Nealy Cox said. He was already serving a 41-month federal prison sentence for a separate health care fraud conviction. In March 2018, he pleaded guilty to his involvement in the Forest Park Medical case, admitting to one count of conspiracy to pay health care bribes and kickbacks and one
count of illegal remuneration under the Travel Act. Toussaint admitted to collaborating with co-defendant Barker, a bariatric surgeon, to launch Forest Park Medical Center, a physician-owned hospital for bariatric and spinal surgery patients, in 2008, and then working with hospital manager Beauchamp, Barker, and others to lure patients with high-reimbursing, out-of-network private insurance to the now-defunct hospital by paying surgeons for referrals. Prosecutors said that most of the $40 million in kickbacks were euphemistically called consulting fees or “marketing money,” and was disbursed as a percentage of surgeries each doctor referred to the hospital. “Forest Park allegedly waived co-insurance, assured patients they would pay in-network prices,” federal officials said. “Because they knew insurers wouldn’t tolerate such practices, they concealed the patient discounts and wrote off the difference as uncollected ‘bad debt.’” Barker, Beauchamp, Kelly Wade Loter, Kim, Ortiz, Andrea Kay Smith, Gonzales, Andrew Jonathan Hillman, and Semyon Narosov pleaded guilty before trial. Narasov was sentenced to 76 months in federal prison, and Hillman, also of Preston Hollow, was sentenced to 66 months and ordered to pay $3 million in restitution. Burt, Jacob, Won, Rimlawi, Henry, Shah, and Forrest were convicted after their trials. To follow the case, go to peoplenewspapers.com/ tag/forestparkmc/.
Abbott Focused on Small Businesses By Bethany Erickson People Newspapers
On a nationwide basis, small businesses contribute about two-thirds of net job growth and 44% of the country’s economic activity, a recent study from MIT Sloan School of Management found. And when the pandemic hit and closures created stressors for everyone, small business owners bore a large share of it. Now that vaccination efforts are ramping up, and Texas is potentially turning a corner on the infection rate, Gov. Greg Abbott is eyeing relief for the state’s small business owners. He discussed his goals during a recent round table discussion in Dallas with Ruibal’s Plants of Texas and GOLD Landscape owners and employees. In a press conference following the roundtable, Abbott told reporters that they discussed the need for liability protections related to COVID for small businesses, reducing the red tape, and expanding broadband internet access. They also discussed the need for more job
training and workforce development. “So much of Texas’ economic success has been built by our small businesses — whether it’s businesses in the green industry like the Ruibal’s or other thriving industries around our state,” he said. “That is why it’s important that Texas continues to foster the growth and success of the small business community.” Abbott also told reporters that he would likely announce the lifting of some of the COVID-19 restrictions if cases and hospitalizations drop. “We know there are businesses that need to get back to work,” Abbott said. “There are employees that have bills to pay. There are jobs that must be opened. I was visiting with the people around the table today to expect that things economically will be picking up very rapidly.” New rounds of COVID-19 aid from the federal government, potentially bolstered by trends that could lead to fewer restrictions on occupancy and other social-distancing practices that slow business, will come at a welcome time for small businesses that have survived an incredibly uncertain year.
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Community SKULDUGGERY OF THE DECADES
People Newspapers’ 40-year history of snarky crime reports
People Newspapers’ tongue-in-cheek crime reports span decades. (PHOTOS: PEOPLE NEWSPAPERS ARCHIVES)
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here else but in the pages of Park Cities People, Preston Hollow People, and peoplenewspapers.com can you read crime reports like this one from September 2019? Happy birthday to you! Bistro 31, we’ll do. Hit and run, leave a present: a damaged Honda for you. The disappointed Dallas woman reported that the anonymous “gift” to her 2018 Accord came between 5 and 10:34 p.m. Sept. 20 at Highland Park Village. “None of the other newspapers where I’ve
worked would approach them like this,” Editor William Taylor said of People Newspapers’ crime reports. “I’d be open to changing them if enough of our readers asked for that. However, the tradition adds to our newspapers’ distinct character.” Company co-founder Kirk Dooley said the signature flippant style started before Park Cities People’s founding in 1981. Dooley said former Park Cities News editor Jon Harrison wrote the crime reports that way when they worked there. “He’s the guy that made it funny,” Dooley said. “It was pretty black and white crime reporting, but because some of the offenses were so outrageous or so boring or funny, he put a spin on it where it’s almost like a comedian writing the police report. He didn’t change the facts, but the way he reported it made it really tongue-in-cheek and funny.” Dooley brought their flair for crime reporting to Park Cities People. Glenda Vosburgh, a former managing editor, noted that the papers approached violent
crimes such as murder with appropriate seriousness. But much of the crime in the early days – as it is now – involved auto break-ins and criminal mischief. “It was boring,” Vosburgh said. “If you wrote it straight up, it would have been dull.” Editor Reid Slaughter, she said, “wanted to make it funny. He wanted us to have a little fun with it, and so we did.” Longtime People Newspapers senior account executive Kim Hurmis said the page became popular with readers, and radio personality Ron Chapman used to read from them on his morning radio show on KVIL. “Over the years, when we would hire marketing firms to compile readership stats to share with potential advertisers and agencies, the Police Report page was always the ‘most read page’ by both men and women,” Hurmis added. The “Skulduggery” feature became a regular feature of the crime report page after Wick Allison bought the newspaper, adding
it to the D Magazine family of publications. But not everyone is amused. Lucy Washburne of Highland Park complained in a Letter to the Editor in the February issues that calling a criminal a “ne’er do well,” “rogue,” “troublemaker,” or “scoundrel,” instead of “what these people really are – thieves and robbers – gives the false impression that the crimes committed aren’t real crimes.” Gwen McKinney of Highland Park responded with a letter saying she agrees with Washburne. “I thought the police log was serious reporting,” McKinney wrote. “Now it appears to be very much ‘tongue-in-cheek.’ I hope you rethink this approach.”
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No Fretting Over The Ides of March Anniversaries by and large bring celebrations: birthdays, wedding dates, milestones. But this year, March brings the anniversary of when our entire county went into lockLEN BOURLAND down from the still raging Covid-19 pandemic. The sometimes deadly virus changed our American way of life. We went from an economic high, on-the-go nation to shuttered businesses, high unemployment, and body counts. The unreality of being sequestered over not weeks but months and months depressed our society. We stayed connected through our electronic devices for news, groceries, facetiming relatives and friends, and Zoom meetings and school. We binge-watched TV. What a difference a year makes! Kinda, sorta. In record time, vaccines have been developed, and we continue to inoculate the population. While some theaters, restaurants, churches, and businesses have had “soft” openings with a fraction of full capacity, we continue to Zoom and post on social media. We still binge watch TV. Spring Break is a muted affair since we’ve been on break for a year now, and our phones are always in our faces. But “beware the Ides of March.” This line from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar was a warning to Caesar of the lethal plots against him. In today’s vernacular, it just means a bad omen. So we fret over virus mutations and national disunity. Vague disorientation and unease persist. Yet with the spring rain comes renewal and hope. For now, we plant our gardens, maybe plan a party or that eventual trip, and try to rekindle our imaginations with something that doesn’t involve technology. Maybe by this time next year, this pandemic will be in the rearview mirror. Hopefully, one day my grandchildren will be sharing their surreal stories of childhood with their incredulous carefree children. What we could use is some national levity. No, not the kids making fortunes on Gamestop and churning the stock market, or not just another TV show, another gaming app, or wittier facemasks. The Bernie mittens and mask meme has made the rounds. Next? Those cleverer than I need something to make us smile and chuckle that doesn’t “dis” anybody. Remember pet rocks, mood rings, Psy’s dancing Gangnam Style, the ice bucket challenge, doing the Wave or Baby Shark at sporting events, and rollerblades? For me, it’s been watching my puppy, Rascal, run around with abandon over just feeling alive. It’s the joy of toddlers. Now, if we could clone it for the grown-ups. Reach columnist Len Bourland at lenbourland@gmail.com.
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New UP Police Chief ‘Always Drawn To Public Service’
Bill Mathes sees recruiting, hiring new officers as a challenge going forward By Rachel Snyder People Newspapers
Bill Mathes took over as University Park’s police chief in December after the retirement of former longtime chief Greg Spradlin, who spent more than 16 years with the city. Mathes said he’s lived in North Texas for most of his life, except for attending high school in Princeton, New Jersey, and getting his bachelor’s degree at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. He also received a master of science degree in criminal justice from the University of Cincinnati and a master of business administration degree from the University of Texas at Dallas. “Immediately after college, I applied and got hired at the Dallas Police Department,” he said. “After the Academy, I was assigned to the Southeast Patrol Division where I worked on
the midnight-8 a.m. shift for six years.” Mathes joined the University Park Police Department in January 1997 as a patrol officer, was promoted to sergeant in 2006 and captain in 2013. He served as police support services captain and operations division captain before his promotion to assistant chief in September of 2019. “After spending six years as a patrol officer for the Dallas Police Department, I was looking for a change that would allow me more opportunities for community policing,” Mathes said. “DPD is an outstanding department, and I will always value the experiences and friendships I had there, but University Park provided the smalltown environment that I wanted to serve in.
We also may not have the luxury of luring experienced candidates from other departments as easily as we have in the past. Bill Mathes
What inspired you to get into law enforcement?
University Park Police Chief Bill Mathes joined the department in 1997. (PHOTO: COURTESY CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK)
I was always drawn to public service but spent most of my college years thinking I would go into education. In my final semester, I lost interest in that when I saw an advertisement for the Atlanta Police Department hiring officers. It got me thinking about new ways to serve the community, and I thought local law enforcement would be a
great way to do that. I originally wanted to use that initial experience to gain a law enforcement job at the federal level but enjoyed the local work and decided that was where I belonged. What do you see as the biggest challenges facing the department in 2021, and how you plan to help tackle them?
I think the biggest challenge facing the UPPD and most other departments right now is in recruiting and hiring. 2020 was an extremely challenging year for law enforcement, and it is becoming more difficult to fill our ranks with interested, qualified people. . . We have had to re-think our approach to recruiting and need to be more proactive going forward. We also may not have the luxury of luring experienced candidates from other departments as easily as we have in the past. What this means is that we need to be more open to hiring inexperienced people and sending them to the Academy. Although there is a greater element of the unknown in that approach, if we do our due diligence in our background investigations, we can take good people and make them good police officers. What’s a fun fact about you? I have three grandchildren. That may not seem fun to anyone else but I think it is! My name was originally going to be “Poppy” but my granddaughter could only say “Pop Pop.” If that was good enough for her then it was good enough for me!
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Letters to the Editor
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Reject incendiary verbiage
Editor’s note: This was submitted in response to a letter to the editor and a Facebook post published in the January 2021 editions. I applaud your effort to show both sides of every argument. I was hoping, however, for rational rebuttals written
with cohesive thought and void of allcap rants and obvious unsubstantiated name-calling. People who contend that America can exist without interacting with the world at large seem to forget the obvious. We are in the midst of a global pandemic, affecting our global economy, worldwide travel, trade, and healthcare around the world.
Question: Is John McCain the traitor the same man who spent years as a POW while defending our right to write a neighborhood paper and besmirch the name of life-long public servants because they disagree with an extreme point of view? Frankly, I’m disappointed you chose to highlight an extremist point of view, especially in light of the Jan. 6th attack on the Capitol. Have we learned nothing of the consequences of giving air to incendiary, unfounded verbiage? Vincentia Civello Dallas
Run it on front page Thank you Bethany Erickson for reporting and People Newspapers for publishing, “Faith Leaders Demand State Leaders Oppose Violence, ‘Evil’” (February 2021 issue, Page 4). Should be on front page.
Possibilities for unity wanes when faith leaders (Protestants), believers in Jesus Christ, can’t agree on His two commandments: Love thy God and love thy neighbor as yourself. Explanation shows two views, one righteous the other a “modern day” Pharisee. James S Roberts University Park
Character, courage, leadership I want to thank the editor for publishing the story about the Dallas faith leaders who wrote letters to Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz taking them to task. The faith leaders themselves are to be commended for their character, courage, and leadership. Kay Barnes University Park
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Sports
2021 HIGHLAND PARK BASEBALL PREVIEW
With 2020 whiff behind them, Scots look to chemistry in new season SCHEDULE
Many Scots players have played together for years, hopefully giving them an edge in chemistry that can help make up for growth opportunities lost by last year’s pandemic-shortened season. (PHOTOS: CHRIS MCGATHEY)
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hen Highland Park’s new baseball locker room opened last fall, it was quickly adorned with a timely motivational reminder. “Play Like It’s 2020,” the poster reads. In other words, don’t take your season for granted because it can be taken away from you at any minute. After last year was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the offseason was filled with related hurdles, the Scots aren’t sure quite what to expect when returning to the field. But with more than 300 days since their most recent game and the opening scrimmage of 2021, one sentiment stands out. “It’s just nice to be back,” said HP head coach Travis Yoder. “With that year being gone, everybody has question marks. We missed a lot of games, but we also missed a
lot of practices. So a lot of kids will be very inexperienced at the varsity level.” Those uncertainties surrounding varsity-level seasoning, lineup construction, and pitching rotations will be magnified. However, Yoder hopes his squad will be better equipped to cope than most of their opponents. “They’ve been playing together a lot throughout the years in summer and fall baseball,” he said. “I don’t have to do a lot to manufacture team chemistry. It’s already there.” Several key players return from a team that finished 7-7 in its nondistrict games a year ago. The season was halted before the start of district play. Senior slugger Patrick Turner will provide power in the middle of the batting order, along with catcher Josh Bowers, outfielders Jack Curtis and Braden Jirovec, and first baseman Jack Rich. Walker Anderson, the only sophomore on the roster, should
also contribute. The pitching staff has experience with returnees, including senior right-handers Harrison Dugger, Calvin Williams, and junior lefty Collin Valentine. “I think we’re going to be balanced all the way around.” Turner, Curtis, and Dugger are three of the six HP varsity football players on the baseball squad. Turner bypassed a few Division I baseball scholarship offers to sign with Navy for football. After playing a typically rugged nondistrict slate, the Scots will join a new alignment this season in District 13-5A that includes perennial power Forney. “This is a tougher district than we’ve seen the past couple of years. Every game is going to be a fight. We just have to play a nondistrict schedule that gets us prepared,” Yoder said. “We’re going to try and outwork people. We can’t wait to get out there.”
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Aloha: Scots Quarterback Brayden Schager Heading to Hawaii
Highland Park High teammates to walk on with Stanford, SMU, and Abilene Christian By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers
The same loyalty Brayden Schager showed to Highland Park, he’s now showing to the University of Hawaii. Schager verbally committed to play for the Rainbow Warriors last summer, before he had even started his first varsity game. He followed through by signing with Hawaii on Feb. 3. As the dual-threat quarterback amassed big numbers during an unbeaten regular season for the Scots, other suitors came calling. But when he visited the campus in Honolulu last week, it only reinforced what he already knew. “Going out there is pretty cool,”
Schager said. “I’m excited. It’s a four-year paid vacation, is what my parents joked with me. I’m not going to be bored.” However, his time on the islands will be about more than sun and surf. He will join a program on the rise, with several Texas connections on the coaching staff and the roster. Hawaii head coach Todd Graham hails from the Dallas area, and eight other players with ties to the state also signed with the school in February. Schager passed for 3,102 yards and 24 touchdowns in leading the Scots to an 11-1 record during an abbreviated season that ended with a loss to Denton Ryan on Jan. 1 in the Class 5A Division I state quarterfinals. He also ran for nine scores.
He likely could have transferred and started elsewhere for multiple seasons, but he stayed with the Scots and waited his turn as the varsity starter. Now he hopes his devotion to Hawaii throughout the recruiting process will likewise be rewarded. “I’m big on loyalty. [Hawaii] gave me the opportunity to show them how committed I was,” Schager said. “Staying at Highland Park was a great decision I made. It was the right thing to do.” Schager was recognized during a National Signing Day ceremony at Highland Park High School along with a trio of teammates who will join college rosters as preferred walk-ons: offensive linemen Will Gibson (Stanford) and Sam Morse (SMU), plus defensive lineman
Highland Park quarterback Brayden Schager (right) signed with Hawaii on Feb. 3. He was joined at a signing day ceremony by three teammates who will be preferred walk-ons at their respective schools. They include, from left, Sam Morse (SMU), Isaiah Pedack (Abilene Christian), and Will Gibson (Stanford). (PHOTO: MELISSA MACATEE) Isaiah Pedack (Abilene Christian). Gibson will join fellow Scots offensive tackle Jack Leyrer with the Cardinal. Leyrer signed during
the initial signing period in December. Both were critical components of a unit that dominated at times this season.
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Keeping With Tradition: HP Finds Success, Even During a Pandemic Leaving 2020 disappointments behind, soccer players, other athletes cautiously optimistic
By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers
Within the scope of a global pandemic, perhaps playing sports isn’t the highest of priorities. Just don’t tell that to high school athletes. In the year since COVID-19 disrupted daily life in every way, teenage competitors are among those who’ve had to adapt their routines to a new normal. Yet, in many ways, like their peers at other schools, Highland Park athletes have been resilient, finding ways to thrive amid the uncertainty.
We’ve talked about things you take for granted. The girls definitely have a feeling from last year of some unfinished business. Jackie Hlavaty On April 17, 2020, the Highland Park girls soccer team was supposed to be at the Class 5A state tournament in Georgetown as the defending champion and favorite to repeat. Instead, the Lady Scots met online to share some somber news. Their suspended season would not resume.
Highland Park soccer players have had plenty to celebrate so far this season, starting with just being back on the field. (PHOTO: CHRIS MCGATHEY) “It might have been one of the hardest things I’ve had to do as a coach — tell 14 very talented seniors that their high school careers were over,” said former HP
girls soccer coach Stewart Brown. “But the girls love each other and huddled around each other. What you get out of being a high school athlete is the f riendships
you create and the journey you get to share.” Although they never finished their seasons, spring programs — including soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse, and track and field — found creative ways to honor their outgoing seniors and keep a positive outlook. A few months later, football and volleyball athletes began their campaigns with adapted schedules and strict protocols. Even then, HP had to cancel stretches of games in football, volleyball, and boys basketball because of quarantines and contact tracing. “It’s been a challenge, but our guys met the challenge,” said HP football coach Randy Allen, whose team finished 11-1 and advanced to the fourth round of the Class 5A Division I playoffs. “We have great senior leadership and staff continuity. That helps you maintain consistency with adversity and change.” On the soccer field, this season began with a certain finish-what-they-started mindset for the returning Lady Scots, albeit with a more cautious optimism given public health challenges. They, too, dealt with a two-week hiatus early in the year. “We’ve talked about things you take for granted,” said Jackie Hlavaty, the longtime assistant who took over as head coach when Brown left over the summer. “The girls definitely have a feeling from last year of some unfinished business. They’re excited to be back on the field.”
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Texas Rangers GM Chris Young: Baseball ‘Chose Me’
Former dual-sport Scots star brings high expectations to his favorite boyhood team Young said he’s excited to work again with Rangers’ president of baseball operations Jon Daniels and manager Chris Woodward. Woodward coached Young in 2014 when they were with the Seattle Mariners. Jon Daniels and Young have maintained a f riendship for years. Growing up in Highland Park, Young’s interest in baseball began in boyhood with encouragement from his father. He also found inspiration by watching his role model, pitcher Nolan Ryan, who joined the Rangers in 1989. “I was 10 years old,” Young said. “I was just glued everyday Nolan Ryan pitched. I had to watch.” As a teen, he helped Highland Park High School win a 4A state baseball title in 1997 and also was named the district’s Most-Valuable Player in basketball. His success in both sports took him to Princeton University.
“My entire life, I’ve never been able to choose which sport I love more,” Young said. “I say baseball sort of chose me.” He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2000, then traded to the Montreal Expos, and in 2004, he made his major league debut with the Texas Rangers. He won a World Series title with the Kansas City Royals in 2015. Before becoming the new GM for the Rangers, his children already were avid Rangers fans, but Young adopted a neutral mindset while working as on-field operations vice president for the league. “I grew up a Ranger fan, played for the Rangers for a period of time, but then my allegiance drifted to the teams I played for,” Young said. “And then in the commissioner’s office you can’t play favorites.” That won’t be an issue for him anymore.
The idea of winning championships has great appeal to me, and I think that’s led me back right where I belong. Chris Young
FROM LEFT: Eric Nadel and Chris Young talk Texas Rangers baseball during a virtual meeting of the Rotary Club of Park Cities. (SCREENSHOT: WILLIAM TAYLOR)
By Norishka Pachot People Newspapers
Chris Young made his mark at Highland Park High School by excelling as a dual-sport athlete. Now, as the new general manager for the Texas Rangers, he’s looking to make his mark on North Texas sports again. “In my heart, I’m a competitor,” Young recently told members
of the Rotary Club of Park Cities. “The idea of winning championships has great appeal to me, and I think that’s led me back right where I belong.” The virtual meeting featured a panel discussion, led by Rotarian Erik Heitkamp, with Young and sports broadcaster Eric Nadel. Young has come to the Rangers during a time of transition for the team on the field and Major
League Baseball’s approaches to the pandemic. With each team implementing protocols to protect players, staff, and fans, MLB intends to return to a spring start for 2021 after postponing until late-July in 2020. Teams expect to play 162 games, after only 60 last season, but shortening seasons long-term looms as a contentious issue in the next round of labor talks.
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Business
DOUGHERTY’S PHARMACY HEADING NORTH
Move comes after 54 years at Preston Royal Village location By Bethany Erickson People Newspapers
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ougherty’s Pharmacy celebrated its 90th birthday in 2019, and by the time it celebrates its 93rd, it will do so from a new location. This spring, the store will move from the corner spot it opened in 1967 at Preston Royal Village West to the Preston Valley shopping center at Interstate 635 and Preston Road. “This pharmacy is a staple at the Preston Royal shopping center, (and it) will be sad to see it go from there, but I wish them the best in their new location,” said customer Jason Swarz. Weitzman communications director Ian Pierce confirmed that the pharmacy would be moving into space formerly occupied by Spring Creek Barbecue, with the lease negotiated by SHOP Companies. Pierce and a Dougherty’s spokesperson said the pharmacy would open sometime in March. “We are looking to incorporate a drivethrough and a new state-of-the-art compounding facility along with an old-fashioned soda fountain — unfortunately, there was no way to retrofit that into our current location,” the spokesperson said, adding that “a number of other reasons” factored into the decision, too, and that it wasn’t an easy decision, “but all positive.” The pandemic has slowed progress, and the store will tentatively open with a small celebration in light of COVID-19 precautions.
Dougherty’s Pharmacy will move from Preston Royal Village to the Preston Valley shopping center in March. (PHOTOS: FILE PHOTO AND TOM ERICKSON)
“We are going to do something fun, but with COVID, we’re tied to a smaller event,” the spokesperson said. In its nearly century of existence, the store has been a neighborhood staple, first in 1929 as an Oak Cliff drug store. That would also be the year owner W.B. Dougherty prevented a robbery attempt by Bonnie and Clyde, according to the store’s website. In 1941 pharmacist George B. Park joined Dougherty, and the business grew. Just two years later, Park and a partner would purchase the drugstore from Dougherty, and eventually, Park’s son, Joe B., would graduate pharmacy school and join the business, too. By 1967, the store had moved to the brand new Preston Royal Village, considered far north Dallas then and nearly the country. With a reputation for finding hard-tolocate medications and one of the area’s few compounding pharmacies, the store has been the go-to for many doctors. During 2009’s H1N1 outbreak that sparked a national shortage of children’s liquid Tamiflu, Dougherty’s compounded more than 1,000 children’s prescriptions for the medication that helps lessen the severity of the flu. The pharmacy has recently stepped into the forefront of the COVID-19 vaccination efforts, being chosen by the Texas Department of State Health Services to receive Moderna vaccine supply from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Two Moms Turn Recycled Beads Into Trendy Jewelry
Former healthcare workers find new career, business success in shared hobby By Rachel Snyder
business despite COVID-19. “When the pandemic hit in the infancy of our business, we knew we had to swiftly adapt our business model to be cohesive to the new, uncharted landscape,” said Callarman. “So we transitioned to a direct-to-consumer model and worked with influencers to lift the visibility of the brand. We credit that initial success to thinking outside of the box and being nimble.”
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With a $100 investment, two friends have turned their shared jewelry making hobby into a $1 million business. Allie + Bess co-founders Allie Wardlaw and Bess Callarman met about 11 years ago while working together in a nursing home, Callarman as a speech therapist, and Wardlaw as an occupational therapist. They started their eponymous jewelry company in 2019. “We were both burned out on the medical setting,” Callarman said on their website. “While therapy does have a creative element, we wanted a different way to express our artistic side.” The pair had enjoyed making jewelry together for fun before they made a new career out of it. While experimenting with jewelry designs and materials, the friends enjoyed working with a vulcanite bead, sourced from Ghana, and made from repurposed vinyl records. Callarman tapped her photography background to go beyond typical product shots. “What we were really wanting to see is how someone styled the piece,” Callarman said. Theirs was another social media-fueled venture. They began making pieces, photographing their favorites, and then sharing the products
Our style is very much influenced by art, bright colors, patterns, but still clean lines and playful. Bess Callarman
Bess Callarman and Allie Wardlaw started their eponymous jewelry brand with stackable bracelets in 2019. (PHOTOS: MORGAN BROOME) on Instagram, she said. “And then our following grew very quickly.” The pair described learning the production process for their pieces as “trial and error.” “We would try something and then see kind of how we wanted it to look,” Callarman said. ‘I think that’s also kind of how we found our voice, and our style is just trial and error. Our style is very much influenced by art, bright
colors, patterns, but still clean lines and playful.” Their brand is best known for bracelets that can be stacked together made with colorful beads sourced worldwide. Each of their bracelets features five black vinyl beads, representing the five children between the two. Like many businesses, the pandemic forced Allie + Bess to pivot the business model they’d planned, but they’ve been able to grow their
As their business grew and they weren’t able to manufacture their bracelets on their own, they hired refugee artisans to help produce their jewelry. “We reached out to the refugee community through one of our churches,” Callarman said. Their products remain manufactured in Dallas, where they live. Callarman attended Ursuline Academy for high school and now lives in the Preston Hollow area, and Wardlaw lives in north Dallas.
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Preston Center The 6030 Luther Lane location is the second for the brand, which opened its first corndog-centric eatery at 10220 Technology Blvd. in January. The self-proclaimed purveyor of fine stick foods offers classic corndogs, an elk corndog, a turkey corndog, a corndog dipped in edible gold, and other varieties. What’s with that name? Co-owners Victoria “Jace” Fletcher Christensen and her mother, Victoria Fletcher, branched out after patriarch Neil “Skip” Fletcher died in 2017. According to the Dallas Morning News, they settled a trademark dispute last year with GG Fletcher, who oversees Fletcher’s Original State Fair Corny Dog.
5609 SMU Boulevard The eatery coming in March to Twisted Root Burger’s former home will feature chicken tenders, Nashville chicken tacos, the grilled chicken Fit Chick with rice and coleslaw, and The Sandwich, a crispy chicken breast on a brioche bun with sauce, vinegar slaw, and pickles. The beverage menu includes such “boozy slushies” as spiked sweet tea, spiked lemonade, and spiked Big Red. “We prepare the chicken dairy and peanut-free, and our chicken is halal,” said One Entertainment Group principal Sam Sameni. “In addition to the fresh chicken, we make all of our sauces, our pickles, our coleslaw.”
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Highland Park Village The New York-based fashion brand known for its whimsical and feminine designs, prints, and hues expects to open a Village location on March 1. Customers can expect to shop the full collection of flowy dresses, skirts, accessories, jewelry, and even the brand’s newer home
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Real Talk: Kelley Christian Originally from the Phoenix area, Kelley Christian, now of Rogers Healey and Associates, arrived in Dallas to attend SMU, earning her bachelor’s in 2003. After college, her work took her all over the country and world. Over the years, Dallas began to feel like home. Through her work and travels, Christian has developed a strong work ethic, a love of meeting new people, a keen sense of design, and an eagerness to exceed client expectations. Christian primarily specializes in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. The University Park resident enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters, playing tennis, and singing in her church choir.
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Camps
Share Your Tales From Camp
A pandemic shortened 2020 summer season still included many traditional activities at Camp Balcones Springs. (PHOTOS: PAIGE ELLIS)
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s summer camps look toward their 2021 seasons, success stories of last year’s pandemic crash-course are emerging as an essential resource for how to approach an even more ambiguous Covid-19 summer. Although outbreak horror stories arose from overnight camps across the country, many organizations found ways to operate safely, including Camp Balcones Springs, a residential summer camp nestled in a sleepy lake town north of Austin. Camp Balcones Springs, which typically holds four sessions each summer, operated last year for just five weeks. In that time, CBS welcomed 400 campers and 80 staff members to its property and saw only two isolated cases of Covid-19. Although some camps were able to carry
out successful camp seasons by securing testing kits, Balcones Springs’ owner and director, Christine Baskin, attributes her camp’s “test-free” success to its constant and detailed communication with camper families. “At the time, there was a great testing shortage, and we didn’t want to require campers be tested before arrival if they had no travel or exposure,” she said. “We felt it would have been irresponsible of us – from a community perspective – to take away from tests that were much-needed elsewhere. So we spent a lot of time trying to find a way around that.” In addition to modifying traditional programs – employing twice-daily temperature checks, practicing social distancing via cabin “cohorts,” and making significant changes to meal service and cleaning regimens – CBS implemented an aggressive communication schedule. Emails went out two to three times a week and stressed the importance of quarantining before arrival. “There was a huge element of trust with our camp families,” Baskin said. “We were doing everything we could to make camp happen, and we tried to be in touch with them as much as possible to ensure they too would
hold up their end of the bargain. I think our constant communication really helped, both in establishing trust from them and in making sure they knew how serious we were expecting them to be.” CBS is preparing for a full and much more “traditional” camp season this year. However, the vigilant staff remains ready to enact similar Covid-19 safety protocols as 2020, pending the state of the pandemic. Although last year’s summer, while successful, proved a high cost for the camp, with decreased enrollment and additional safety expenses putting a financial strain on the business, Baskin called the joy exhibited by campers well-worth it. “Children last year had a sense of delight I had not seen in previous summers,” she said. “I think the chance to be outside, connect with friends, and have some dose of normalcy – even if it was quite different – was monumental for them. We had our most positive camper reviews of any year – which I was not expecting. Children typically dislike any change we make, and there was obviously so much of it last year.” – Staff report
I think the chance to be outside, connect with friends, and have some dose of normalcy – even if it was quite different – was monumental for them. Christine Baskin
I wasn’t a summer camp kid. Vacation Bible School and family vacations with a popup RV camper were as close as I usually got. Instead of spending weeks away staying in cabins with other youths, my summers mostly involved playing with neighborhood children. Still, I do have a couple of summer camp stories. To the surprise of my W I L L I A M TAY LO R parents – and likely myself – as a soon-to-be ninth-grader, I decided a few days out to go to my church’s youth camp one summer, even though none of my close friends were going. Thankfully, a 10th grader I knew welcomed me as a roommate. I didn’t learn until a couple of years ago that he was relieved to see my familiar face, as he also had decided to brave camp without his usual friends. My impromptu decision led to more friendships and greater involvement with the church youth group, though summer marching band obligations would prevent me from returning to that camp for the next few years. Another summer camp experience came a few years later and was also last-minute. An unexpected scholarship suddenly became available to attend band camp at Baylor University. I roomed with other saxophonists from my high school – both better musicians than me – and got a helpful preview of college campus life and perhaps a hint that I shouldn’t major in music. But surely you’ve got some better camp stories than those. I’d love to hear from youths in our markets about some of their camp or other summer program experiences and include some of those accounts in upcoming Camps coverage this spring online and also print. Parents and teachers, please consider encouraging your children and students to write the newspaper and perhaps send a high-resolution photo or two. I’d also like to thank Josh Mysore for contributing a guest column to this month’s Camps section. The St. Mark’s School of Texas senior came to my attention over the summer when the pandemic turned what would have been his trip to India into five weeks of online language learning from home. Fortunately, he had already enjoyed a year abroad in Spain. He’s written a powerfully personal account of a life lesson learned there. Check it out on Page 35.
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Language Learning, For a Year or Summer, Brings Life Lessons Before leaving for my study-abroad year in Spain, I heard the same line from 10 different friends: “Bro, you should be grateful to get out of junior year in the States.” Every day up until my flight, my dad reveled in the language immersion I’d have. My teachers told me J O S H M YS O R E how amazing my host family would be. And my entire inner circle seemed to have already evaluated my study-abroad experience: My entire life would change. Three months later, I was crying on top of my bed at home in Spain. María, my host mom, walked in to help. “I just miss my home,” I stammered in the heat of the moment. She looked at me absolutely puzzled. “Josh, she doesn’t speak English.” In response, she glanced sympathetically but failed to hide the bewilderment on her face. At that moment, I felt lonelier than ever. I felt confused. I should be having a blast. The next day, I met with my theater director, Oriol, after school in the auditorium. After much deliberation, I told him about my fear of acting for the first time and sadness I’d been dealing with. He chuckled. Laughed. I couldn’t believe it. But Oriol followed up saying that he wasn’t surprised. He’d witnessed hundreds of other American students feel out of place, and he wasn’t surprised that I did too. He wanted to help. What Oriol told me (in Spanish) was simple: There’s nothing that should have happened in my year abroad.
With a trip to India canceled by the pandemic, Josh Mysore studies Hindi through the NSLI-Y VSI program online last summer. Josh Mysore joins friends Luke Monnich and Olivia Hall in Spain for the annual Holi Color. (PHOTOS: COURTESY JOSH MYSORE) Unfortunately, I missed this studyabroad advice before I left for Spain. I went in with expectations — that I’d find closure and clarity with all my interests. But expectations do not define reality. What remains constant are our own values, those definers that make us humans. Two weeks after that conversation, the night of the big theater performance arrived. More than 400 people — both Spanish and American — filled the giant auditorium hasta la bandera. With absolutely no previous acting experience from home, I stepped into our group’s huddle, nervous. The moment seemed too real. I didn’t want to imagine what the audience expected. But then I looked around my theater group and realized something. My Spanish wasn’t fluent, but I’d progressed. I didn’t travel with my host family to exotic places, but our Sunday lunches
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ended with hours of laughter. I hadn’t done everything I originally planned to before coming to Spain. But the difference is that, this time, I was OK with that. Suddenly, my anxiety washed away. Adversity would always exist, but I remembered why I wanted to come to Spain: to do what I want to do. When we all held hands and bowed at the end of the play, I didn’t even care about the amount of applause. I couldn’t care less about the masses’ opinions. I could ignore external pressure. Nothing else mattered because I’d found my own answer to study abroad. Those moments of satisfaction are what I should have been chasing. St. Mark’s School of Texas senior Josh Mysore interests in other languages extends beyond Spanish. Even after the pandemic canceled a
trip to Pune, India, last summer, he studied Hindi for f ive weeks online through the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs National Security Language Initiative for Youth.
A FEW OPPORTUNITIES • National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) offered by the U.S. Department of State (Josh Mysore studied Hindi) – nsliforyouth.org • School Year Abroad (SYA) (Mysore studied Spanish in Spain) – sya.org • Concordia Language Villages near Bemidji, Minnesota (Mysore studied Spanish) – concordialanguagevillages.org
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Camps Ready To Deploy 2020 Lessons, Bring Back The Bubble of camp. Counselors spent their day off at camp instead of leaving camp. The door to normal is slowly opening, and many families want to go through it.
Directors spent hours and hours learning about best practices as related to COVID-19, and they are enthusiastic and well prepared to welcome campers. Helene Abrams says keeping children busy outside along with other precautions helps camps keep infection risks low. (COURTESY PHOTO) Most of the camp population is healthy and younger than 25, which put camps at low risk. While the world is opening up around us, children at camp live in a “bubble” – putting them in among the safest communities. Being outside significantly reduces COVID risks, and most of camp happens outside.
Our children stay out in nature enjoying all the wonderful activities of camp. Even meals are served outside now at some camps instead of the traditional dining rooms. Camps also are putting fewer children in a cabin with beds farther apart. Campers arrive with a negative
COVID test and, after a few days, get tested again. Until then, they remain with their cabin cohorts. After everyone tests negative, camp gets back to normal, with campers getting to enjoy their summer. No parents were allowed at drop off or pick up, having designated locations right outside
They are ready to “step outside the box” that has been home. Summer Camp is more important than ever right now. Camps are prepared and waiting to welcome your campers inside the safety of the camp bubble. Helene Abrams, of the free advisory service Tips on Trips and Camps, helps parents find enriching summer overnight experiences for their children. Reach her at 214-484-8141 or Helene@TipsonTripsandCamps.com.
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Capital One offers cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence training for Bot Camp students
Capital One set a Guinness World Records title for the largest Artificial Intelligence programming lesson on April 17, 2019, with 846 participants. (COURTESY PHOTO) Artificial Intelligence isn’t the exclusive purview of science fiction authors and advanced computer scientists anymore. Through programs such as Capital One’s Basic TrAIning Bot Camp, youths learn to apply AI technology to fun simulations while getting a glimpse of real-world applications. The financial company partnered with Major League Hacking (MLH) to create a free, cutting-edge curriculum so that students can learn the basic
building blocks of the Python coding language. Through the program, students create Markov Chain chatbots that simulate chatting with their favorite celebrities or other public figures. Vedant, a North Texas high school sophomore, found the program a fun learning opportunity that opened the door to possibilities. Capital One withholds the last names of students out of a concern for youth privacy and safety.
“I really enjoyed learning how programming languages like Python work,” Vedant said. “The videos were fun to follow and enabled me to pause and ensure I really understood the curriculum before moving on.” Bot Camp can now be completed virtually through a seven-video series. The videos are divided into three modules and designed to be a “workshop in a box.” “Bot Camp is unleashing opportunities for students to not
only learn basic technical skills but also problem-solving, creative thinking, and human-centered design skills, which will equip them well for future leadership roles and careers where bold ideas and innovations will ultimately succeed,” said Sanjiv Yajnik, president of financial services with Capital One. “I’m excited for this first-ofits-kind curriculum to reach even more students in DFW and around the world.” In April 2019, Capital One launched Bot Camp, intending to reach 10,000 students over three years. Capital One smashed that goal — even setting a Guinness World Records title for the largest AI programming lesson in the process. To date, the program has reached nearly 80,000 students from around the world and is focused on reaching more educators who have the desire to incorporate AI into the classrooms but lack re-
sources and funding. The curriculum has lasting effects. A survey of initial participants shows that 91% understood Python when they completed the program, and 91 percent are interested in learning more about AI. “Creating a chatbot is just the start,” Vedant said. “I’m excited to explore more programs that can be created with Python and thankful to Capital One and Bot Camp for opening the door to understanding.” – Staff report
The videos were fun to follow and enabled me to pause and ensure I really understood the curriculum before moving on. Vedant
LEARN MORE Ready to explore artificial intelligence? Capital One’s self-paced seven-module Basic TrAIning: Bot Camp curriculum equips high school students with tech skills. Visit basictrainingai.com or email info@basictrainingai.com.
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Schools
WITH MASKS, OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES, SCOTS ARTS PERFORMANCES MUST GO ON
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ighland Park High School performing arts teachers and students have managed to persevere with creativity and flexibility despite the many pandemic challenges that emerged during the past year. At the start of the 2020-2021 school year, the musical conductors and directors at the high school understood the importance of continuing a robust arts eduJ U L I E T A L L A N cation program for their students after months of artistic isolation. “For students especially, music is one of the things that has been missed the most,” fine arts department chair Natalie Walker said. Six-year band member Saif Saleh, a senior French horn player, echoed that sentiment: “For the time we had off. . .it was pretty terrible.”
Education is going to be able to continue because the kids want to. There is a want and a willingness to sing and to play and to perform. Natalie Walker While the fine arts landscape has changed dramatically with COVID-19 modifications such as reduced rehearsals, online concerts, and several cancelations, students have recaptured some sense of normalcy this year. “All of this is better than nothing at all,” Saleh said. The theatre and music department presented a rendition of the musical Shrek in November using transparent plastic masks modified to allow for singing and visibility. For the first time, the Highland Park choir hosted the annual winter concert outdoors at the high school’s stadium, with a sound system and Jumbotron screen enhancing the acoustics
TOP FROM LEFT: Greer Manly (Pinocchio), Julia Smartt (Sugar Plum Fairy), Zoe McGee (Mad Hatter), John Paul Berry (Shrek), and McKinley Meece (Baby Bear). BOTTOM: Mary Elise Krasovec (Fiona) Isabel Cali (Donkey), and Berry. (PHOTOS: TAMMY DUCLOW)
and visibility of the masked singers. The award-winning band choreographed marching routines this fall, played at the football team’s playoff games, and hosted a holiday concert. With students masked and distanced and using individual music stands instead of the usual sharing, the Highland Park Strings hosted concerts in November and December. Students were grateful to perform, regardless
of circumstance. Being in quarantine, senior orchestra member Mira Aravamuthan said, “made me remember how much I love playing with my friends and in an ensemble onstage.” Six HPHS students were named AllState musicians, one of the highest honors a Texan high-schooler can receive. All three musical groups are preparing for UIL Solo & Ensemble in late February.
While usually these competitions consist of live auditions, the format will be virtual this year, and students will submit videos of their performances so judges can work remotely. The tenacity mustered by the HPHS Fine Arts Program is undoubtedly something to applaud, as are the accomplishments of the Highland Park arts’ students who have flourished and earned the pride of the community. As to the future of HP Fine Arts, Walker is optimistic. “Education is going to be able to continue because the kids want to,” she said. “There is a want and a willingness to sing and to play and to perform.” Highland Park High School junior Juliet Allan loves to write and sing. Read about one of her recent musical accomplishments in Student Achievements below.
Student Achievements: Sweet Sounds of All-State Successes
Saif Saleh
Vincenzo Guandolo
After competing with thousands of high school students across the state, five Highland Park High School students have made the All-State Band and one All-State Choir. FROM LEF T: senior Saif Saleh (French horn), sophomore Vincenzo Guandolo (bassoon),
Michelle Cheng
Michelle Cheng (flute), and Tyler Sharpe and Maddox Linder (percussion) made the Texas Music Educators’ Association AllState Band. Junior Juliet Allan was named second chair, Alto 1, in the All-State Mixed Choir. “The Highlander Band has had a successful season with 68
Tyler Sharpe
students earning All-Region status and 28 earning All-Area status, both school records,” HPISD Director of Instrumental Music Rylon Guidry added. This marks Saleh’s and Guandolo’s second year to be selected for the highest honor a Texas high school music student can achieve.
Maddox Linder “Despite the innumerable challenges encountered throughout this school year, 2021 All-Staters remained committed to their personal musical development,” Guidry said. “They demonstrated the very perseverance and dedication that ongoing participation in a
Juliet Allan music program fosters.” Because of the pandemic, TEMA will not have an AllState Performance this year. Allan, a member of the Lads & Lassies and Park Version choral groups, began her preparation with a virtual choir camp in July. – Staff report
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Sky-High Radish Experiment Takes an Unfortunate Squirrely Turn
Gracious Greenhill School sixth-graders share results from balloon experiments By William Taylor People Newspapers
Apparently radish seeds are safer above the stratosphere than potted radish plants on ground level in a science teacher’s yard – at least when squirrels are involved. That unintended lesson came after the conclusion of a science unit in which Green Hill School sixth-graders worked with StratoStar of Noblesville, Indiana, to send batteries, memory cards, markers, a pickle, yeast, and radish seeds for a weather balloon ride. We first wrote about the experiments for the STEAM section in our January issues, but those went to press before the students finished comparing their high-altitude payloads to the control group of items that remained on the ground. Here’s a look at what the students found out: The batteries, memory cards, and markers showed no visible or performance changes despite harsh conditions faced during a trip that took three hours to surpass 100,000 feet and 15 minutes to fall to the ground. During the journey, temperature varied from 60 degrees to minus 25 and humidity readings from 55% to less than 1%. The pickle, on the other hand, had a new texture, possibly from losing some water content, though verifying that would take more tests than the students had time to complete. Yeast survived, but not all of it. Students mixed the yeast with sugar and hot water
YOUNG SCIENTIST S’ NOTE S From Hank – “Our group put yeast into the stratosphere, because it was the only living thing that we could ethically send up there.”
Sixth-grade classes at the Greenhill School monitor the progress of a high-altitude weather balloon carrying test items selected by the students. The students also designed mission patches as part of the project. (PHOTOS: COURTESY GREENHILL SCHOOL) and captured the C02 gas produced in balloons. The balloons filled by gas from the control-group yeast grew larger. Radish seeds also survived, though the plants sprouting from the ones that made the trip hadn’t grown as tall as the control group by Christmas break. “The students doing the radish seed experiment also decided that if the United States or a collaborative of nations build a colony on the moon, that radish seeds might be able to grow in a greenhouse on the moon and not be too affected by the greater solar radiation there,” teacher Susan Eve said. “I
was delighted that they connected this experiment and the results to something beyond the scope of this learning experience.” Less delightful: the fate of the 36 young radish plants Eve took home and successfully transferred to pots over the winter break. “Then on a warm sunny day, just before Christmas I decided to put them out in my yard to enjoy the sun,” she said. “When I returned a couple of hours later, I found three FAT squirrels polishing off the last of the tender radish shoots. Sadly, that was the end of our experiment, but the local squirrel population was pretty happy with my folly.”
From Vikram – “We concluded that the yeast was affected by its trip to the stratosphere because the balloons (filled with C02 it produced) were more deflated which means there was less living yeast in the flight balloons’ beakers.” From Kaitlyn – “My hypothesis was: If the radish seeds were exposed to extreme radiation and freezing temperatures, they will not grow as well.” From Naomi – “Flight seeds had a little more stunted growth than control seeds, but the effect on the seeds wasn’t super drastic.”
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Matthew Wilson
Stephanie Martin
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First Takes on History SMU faculty will likely eventually write new textbook entries about the transition from President Donald Trump to President Joe Biden. For now, they get to speculate on the implications of the events surrounding the Capitol riot. Matthew Wilson, associate professor of political science, predicts a significant regrouping for the Republic Party. “Republicans who had been reluctant in the past to break publicly with Trump and his supporters (most notably Mike Pence and Mitch McConnell) spoke out quite clearly ( Jan. 6) in favor of the rule of law and against continued resistance to the electoral outcome,” Wilson said. “There is a palpable sense in the party that it is time to regroup and move on without Donald Trump.” However, that comes with challenges, he said. “Will it be possible to incorporate some Trumpian themes without embracing the personal toxicity of Trump himself? Can the party be ‘Trumpy’ enough to keep his supporters on board, but not so ‘Trumpy’
refused to take responsibility when things get out of hand, even if their votes are partially responsible for the outcomes that are taking place.” Jared Schroeder, an expert in social media and the First Amendment, sees long-lasting implications in the response by social media giants to shutter the accounts of Trump and others accused of inciting violence. “The social media firms’ decisions probably give us a glimpse into the future,” the associate professor of journalism said. “A post-presidency Trump will receive far less protection from bans or blocks. The question is: What will happen next? Will Trump successfully disrupt the social media system, creating a viable, major channel for himself and those who follow him, or will the lack of the presidential mantel and waning access to Twitter and other major tools lead to him fading into history?”
See the ‘Hope Chest’
Hope Chest, on display at The Pollock Gallery, and its contents weave a web of association with the text of Driving Lessons: Thirteen Stories by Tim Coursey. (PHOTOS: COURTESY SMU) that they alienate moderate suburban voters? That’s a fine line to walk, and it got finer yesterday,” Wilson said. Many Trump supporters won’t feel responsible for what happened, said Stephanie Martin, assistant professor of Communication Studies in the Meadows School of the Arts.
“My research suggests that those who are not prone to going out and actively participating in rallies (or mobs) will not see themselves in what happened,” she said. “This is because most of these individuals identify with the policies they like but not necessarily the behaviors they don’t. “They participate as voters, but they
“Driving Lessons: Thirteen Stories,” a solo exhibition by Dallas artist and Meadows School of the Arts alumnus Tim Coursey, runs through March 13 at The Pollock Gallery on SMU’s east campus, Suite 101 in Expressway Tower, 6116 North Central Expressway., Admission during the pandemic is by appointment only. Email assistant curator Everton Melo at emelo@smu.edu. Based on his recently released book of the same name, the exhibit features quotations and a new sculpture by Coursey. Hope Chest, a box made of poplar with bronze fittings, looks like an early 19th-century take on a Beowulf-era dowry chest. – Compiled by William Taylor
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ROYAL VISIT A ‘CROWN’-ING MOMENT FOR EQUEST TEAM By Lisa Ferguson
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ount Lili Kellogg, chief executive officer of the nonprofit Equest therapeutic horsemanship center, among the legions of fans of the wildly popular Netflix series The Crown. Inspired by the storied lives of Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the British royal family, including her daughter Princess Anne, Kellogg said it has “been interesting” to watch the series — especially since she once chatted up The Princess Royal. Speaking with the princess, who visited Equest’s facility two decades ago, “felt like I was talking to my good friend,” Kellogg recalled. Equest opened in Southlake in 1981 as the first center of its kind in Texas. Seven years later, it relocated to Wylie. Today, Equest is located at Texas Horse Park, south of downtown Dallas, where it provides such programs as therapeutic riding and carriage driving, physical and occupational therapy, and equine-facilitated counseling for military veterans as well as hundreds of youth and adult clients with disabilities.
Princess Anne interacts with a horse at Equest during her visit two decades ago to the therapeutic horsemanship center.
Because we had the horses and riding for the disabled in common, we were not lacking for any conversation pieces at all. Lili Kellogg An accomplished equestrian, Princess Anne won a gold medal at the prestigious Burghley Three-Day Event in England in 1971. Five years later, she became the first royal family member to compete in the Olympic Games. She has served as president of the Riding for the Disabled Association, which like Equest, serves clients with physical and learning disabilities. In 2000, while in Dallas to fundraise for another organization, The Princess Royal, who is 14th in the line of succession for the British throne, requested to tour Equest, where she was welcomed by staffers, clients, and four-legged friends. “Because we had the horses and riding for the disabled in common, we were not lacking for any conversation pieces at all,” said Kellogg, who was then Equest’s program director.
FROM LEFT: Former Equest board chair Lisa Maberry, Princess Anne, and Lili Kellogg chat during the princess’ 2000 visit. Also among Kellogg’s memories: Several of Equest’s horses craned their heads from inside their stalls as the princess walked past and attempted to nibble on the sizeable floral bouquet that had been presented to her. Equest clients, including Ryan Wolf, demonstrated various riding techniques. “I remember Princess Anne was very nice and sweet,” Wolf, who now works as a stable hand at Equest, said. “It was an honor the year when she was here, and I was probably one of the best riders.” “He did a beautiful job,” Kellogg recalled of Wolf ’s demonstration of a working-trail
riding pattern. “The Princess Royal looked at me and said, `Well, I’ll bet he’s been doing that (technique) for a number of years,’ and I said, `That particular pattern he rode for the first time yesterday,’ so she was impressed with his skill level.” Equest plans to celebrate its 40th anniversary with a gala on June 5. Kellogg said a request had been sent to Princess Anne to record a video message to share at the event. So far, they have not received a response. “She’s got a lot of places to go and a lot of benevolent work to do,” Kellogg said. “It’d be great if she would.”
A N N I V E R SA RY G A L A WHAT: Equest therapeutic riding will combine its 40th Anniversary Gala: Celebrating 40 Years of Horse Power with its annual Boots & Salutes fundraiser WHEN: 6 to 11 p.m. June 5 WHERE: Equest’s Al Hill, Jr. Arena at Texas Horse Park DETAILS: The soiree will include a cocktail reception, seated dinner, live and silent auctions, and the Walton Stout Band of the Jordan Kahn Group. ONLINE: Visit equest.org.
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PARTY HOPPING: PEGASUS PRIZES, PRESENTS, AND POINSETTIAS
FROM LEFT: Jacqueline Griffin, John Pickett, Karen Hughes, and Regina Bruce at Vogel Alcove. (Photo: Danny Campbell Photography)
Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast, male or female, in World Championships history with 25 medals and a record of 19 gold, will speak during the virtual Junior League of Dallas Milestone Luncheon. (Photo: John Cheng)
Pegasus prize winners The Dallas Foundation has awarded this year’s Pegasus Prize to Impact Ventures, which will receive $50,000 to continue developing women and minority small business owners and entrepreneurs. “The Dallas Foundation is committed to driving genuine change and impact across North Texas, and we are thrilled with the work Impact Ventures has done so far – and will continue to do – in furthering entrepreneurship for all in our region,” said Matthew Randazzo, CEO of The Dallas Foundation. Founded in 2017, Impact Ventures has trained more than 125 entrepreneurs with the support of 70+ expert mentors and Fortune 500 companies to create 46 new jobs and raise more than $458,000. The Pegasus Prize also awarded $10,000 grants to the AES Literacy Institute and
FROM LEFT: AWARE poinsettia sales team members Patricia Cowlishaw, Barbara Glass, Nancy Sanders, and Karisti Julia. (Photo: Sharon Adams)
SEATED, FROM LEFT: Jolie Humphrey, Kay Weeks, and Carole Ann Brown announced plans for the Mad Hatter’s Tea. STANDING: Bart Humphrey. (Photo: Courtesy Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden)
the Help Desk, a joint venture between NPower Texas and Per Scholas to provide students with experience and help nonprofits with IT needs.
Griffin III “RG3” served as the honorary chair of the Holiday Drive presented by independent registered investment advisor CAPTRUST.
RG3 and 3-foot stockings!
AWARE of poinsettia power
The Dallas Magnolias presented 800-plus gift bags, along with 80 3-foot Christmas stockings filled with goodies and toys to the children of Vogel Alcove, plus 72 stockings for their parents at a Dec. 15, 2020, event themed “In A World Full of Grinches Be A Cindy Lou Who.” The surprises also included checks totaling $30,000 presented to Karen Hughes, president and CEO, Vogel Alcove. The nonprofit provides therapeutic early childhood services, school-age programs, and family support services for homeless children and their families. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert
The nonprofit AWARE used poinsettias sales late last year to fund its ongoing fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Purchasers and supporters drove up Dec. 1, 2020, to Belmont Village Senior Living, where they enjoyed homemade cookies and warm apple cider to go. Mask-wearing helpers Lilly Adrian and Lisa Mach loaded the plants into vehicles. Emily Wiskera from the Dallas Museum of Art handed out make-yourown holiday ornament art kits. Mark calendars for AWARE Affair Celebrate the Moments Alzheimer’s Myths Unveiled event on April 16. Visit AWAREDallas.org for updates.
Looking Ahead MILESTONES LUNCHEON – The Junior League of Dallas ( JLD), in its 10th year, will happen virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions. Plans include recognizing 2021 Sustainer of the Year recipient Diane Scovell and welcoming world gymnastics champion and foster care and adoption advocate Simone Biles as guest speaker. Luncheon tickets for the March 26 event are $200. Visit www.jld. net/milestones-luncheon. MAD HATTER’S TEA – The Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden has chosen the theme Out of Af rica Into the Garden for the 33rd year of this tea benefiting A Woman’s Garden. The fun runs f rom 1 to 4 p.m. April 15. Single tickets start at $350 with limited availability. Visit womenscouncildallasarboretum.org. – Compiled by William Taylor
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Living
GOT NOTHING TO DO? GO FOR A RUN TO HELP OTHERS LEARN By Riley Farrell
like, ‘Oh, I want to keep doing this.’” Thus, the idea for run2learn was born. Leena and Raja advertised through social media, persuaded their running club to sponsor run2learn, and launched the nonprofit, Leena said. Their operation is comparable to other virtual running organizations: Participants register for a 5K, receive their bib numbers and swag in the mail, run (or walk) the distance on race day, and email their pictures and times to run2learn@yahoo.com. The two agreed that their hard work culminated in a rewarding experience, as Leena and Raja sent their first check to United to Learn. Their mother, Dr. Kim Mehendale, a pediatrician, said she commends her children’s business know-how. “I’m impressed with the work that they’re doing behind the scenes and the research they’ve done to create the corporation, build a website, and collect money,” Kimberly said. Raja said he wanted to use his passion and family’s good fortune to make a positive change. Leena expanded on his point. “Both of our parents always taught us that whenever you have an idea, you go for it,” she said. “There’s nothing stopping you but yourself.”
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n the dog days of May 2020, while many teens were stuck at home without summer jobs or internships, siblings Leena and Raja Mehendale started their nonprofit run2learn. Missing their daily runs with friends and lamenting about finishing online school, the two were inspired to better their community through fitness and philanthropy. Run2learn hosts 5K races to raise money for Dallas public elementary schools through United to Learn, an education management organization that works with 47 Dallas elementary schools and neighboring communities. The brother-sister-duo has organized two virtual 5K races so far, one in July and one in November. Run2learn has served more than 200 runners and raised $3,500. Hockaday School junior Leena and St. Mark’s School of Texas freshman Raja said that the three pressing problems they are focused on solving are: • Illiteracy at the elementary level; • A lack of access to extracurricular activities; • And, a scarcity of school supplies. Leena said her aha moment to start run2learn happened while working with elementary students. “I started tutoring third graders in Dallas ISD during my lunch period,” Leena said. “Those moments stuck with me, and I was
ON THE INTERNET TOP FROM LEFT: Raja Mehendale and Leena Mehendale. BOTTOM: Run2learn participants share a photo of themselves. (PHOTOS: COURTESY KIMBERLY MEHENDALE)
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Laugh it Up, Dallas! Comedians Counter Balance Corporate Culture
FROM LEFT: Comics Sri Raj, Peng Dang, and Arun Rama. (COURTESY PHOTOS) At the Dallas Grilled Cheese Co. in Mockingbird Station, I confirmed my suspicions: Dallas doesn’t a p p re c i a t e its comedy scene nearly M A D D I E S P E R A enough. My suspicion had taken me to Hyena’s Comedy Club on a Wednesday open mic night. Often frequented by nervous amateurs, open mics can be
underwhelming. But I believed (or maybe just really hoped) that Dallas comedians would surprise me. And that they did. I wondered why no one ever talks about it, and so had a conversation with comedians Sri Raj, Peng Dang, and Arun Rama over grilled cheese and cocktails. “Dallas is really known for being plastic, uppity, and very corporate,” Raj said. “It’s very much like corporate has always been the man, the power, and comedians are seen as
anti-establishment.” Stone-faced audiences here dare performers to make them laugh, so comedians have no choice but to be undeniably funny, Peng Dang learned that after relocating from Atlanta. “Atlanta is a very artsy city, and the audiences are really good, so it’s hard to bomb over there,” Dang said. “When I came here, the first time I did comedy, it was so brutal that I immediately regretted moving to Dallas.
“But eventually, I wrote material to cater to the audiences here because they want you to get to the funny quick,” Dang said. Dallas boasts a distinguished pool of comics making names for themselves outside the local scene, including Paul Varghese, who has appeared on Last Comic Standing and Showtime’s hit special, Russell Peters Presents. We also get to claim Linda Stogner, owner of Backdoor Comedy Club; Aaron Aryanpur, who appeared on Comedy Central’s Up Next Talent Search and Stand Up for Diversity; Emmy-winning Dean Lewis, who was on Last Comic Standing and The Ellen DeGeneres Show; and many others. Dallas comedy clubs were also some of the first to Lysol their microphones, throw their doors open, and welcome back performers and audiences after the first COVID-19 shutdown. Some places opened back up as early as the beginning of May. “Even when they first opened
back up, the clubs were pretty busy, and people were staying out late to watch shows” Rama said. That’s not all that surprising. We needed each other. We wanted to stop sitting at home and ruminating on our lack of control. And more than ever, we just needed to laugh. I t ’s not hard to find a comedy show more than 10 miles from you on any given weeknight in Dallas. With respected clubs like Hyena’s, Addison Improv, Backdoor Comedy, and more, showcases and open mics are going on all the time. According to my new comic friends, a typical open mic can showcase up to 70 comedians in one night. There is something for everyone with all different nationalities, gender identities, and comedic styles, and you’re likely to let out at least a chuckle. So Dallas, why not give it a chance? In these challenging times, let’s laugh more.
It’s very much like corporate has always been the man, the power, and comedians are seen as antiestablishment. Sri Raj
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Tune in to Dolly and Take a Postal-Themed Small Town Texas Tour If art made from postage stamps, WPA post office murals, and Dolly Parton trivia sound like the perfect elements for a roadtrip, then I have some great tips for you. I’m not sure that Central West Texas and small-town Texas between Granbury and Fredericksburg gets enough credit. M A RY Maybe it’s because M E I E R - E VA N S there’s only one or maybe two “noteworthy” places of interest in many of these small towns. Supposedly. But dig a little deeper in your trip-planning research, quite possibly one of my favorite hobbies, and uncover the interesting but obscure.
Long stretches of rolling hills, cactus, and Mesquite trees await you. Get out there and enjoy Texas. My fun, easy-going, and desperate to have SOME diversion college-age daughter and I took this road trip together. And, she would say, as do I, that discovering small-town Texas is an excellent theme for a road-trip. We began our trek in Granbury, admiring the gorgeous county courthouse. After visiting the grave of Jesse James (supposedly), we made our way to Eastland, which is in Central West Texas, ironically. If you have time, detour to Thurbur, just
CLOCKWISE, FROM BOTTOM LEFT: The Llano County Courthouse in downtown Llano, a wall mural in Dublin, the WPA Post Office Mural in Hamilton, and road trippers Elizabeth Ann Meier and Mary Meier-Evans. (PHOTOS: MARY MEIER-EVANS) outside Eastland, to see the historic cemetery. Must stay: The Historic Eastland Hotel. Must see: The Postage Stamp Mural and the city’s mascot Ol’ Rip, a taxidermied Horn Toad. Points of interest as you make your way
south toward the Hill Country: Dublin, home of the original Dr. Pepper Plant; and Hico, where you can load up on mouth-watering chocolates and chocolate pie, at two establishments across the street from one another, The Wiseman House and The Koffee Kup.
Make another Texas Outlaw connection in Hico. Did Billy the Kid die on the streets of Hico? The folks at the Billy the Kid Museum have firm opinions on the subject. As mentioned earlier, New Deal-era Works Progress Administration (WPA) Post Office Murals were must-see for us, and Eastland and Hamilton have gorgeous examples. There’s a great book by Philip Parisi titled The Texas Post Office Murals: Art for the People if you want to know more. South along Highway 16, take a spin around the town square and admire the courthouses in Hamilton, San Saba, and Llano. While in San Saba, pick up pecans. It’s our State Fruit, y’all. And don’t skip Johnson City while in the Fredericksburg area. Enjoy history, antiquing, and a jillion Texas wineries along Highway 290. Another thing that made this road trip so special was Dolly Parton. Sadly, she was not in the car with us, because that would have been AWESOME. Instead, we listened to the “Dolly Parton’s America” Podcast, a nine-part non-fiction series produced in 2019. I can promise you this podcast is the ultimate springboard for conversation on topics you might be surprised by, including feminism, the importance of family, tenacity, and the power of music. And you don’t have to be a fan of Country Music to enjoy it. Long stretches of rolling hills, cactus, and Mesquite trees await you. Get out there and enjoy Texas. Check out Mary Meier-Evans blog and podcast at thecuriouscowgirl.com.
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A third-grade Episcopal School of Dallas student started writing about two years ago to keep entertained during spring break. Valentina Calderón’s work turned into her first book, Unipaw’s Adventures: The Friends of the Forest, published on Amazon in January. The book, inspired by her dog, Snowy, tells the story of a dog whose special ability is the power to make friends. “I started writing this book when I was only 6 years old. It wasn’t easy,” Valentina, now 8, said. “I wanted to quit several times because (writing) a book required lots of work and sacrifice. I had to sacrifice some of my free time, play dates, and movie nights. That wasn’t fun. “Every time I wanted to quit, I looked at my manuscript, all the work that I had already done, and reminded myself of all the time I had invested writing my story. I quickly realized that quitting was NO longer an option. I kept working hard until my manuscript was finished. Now, my book is published on Amazon, and I can’t still believe it. I look back and realize that I made the right choice of keep going and going and never stopping,” she said. The pandemic sent her mother, Gladys, CEO of Premier Financial Solutions, home to work. By then, Valentina had her story written, and Gladys was able to help her go about getting it published.
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“When I saw it, I saw it had potential,” Gladys said. “I was stuck at home, so I took that manuscript that she finished, and I started helping. “I said, ‘Well, let’s get to work. Let’s do something productive,’ so we got the manuscript... and we started revising.” After Valentina made some edits herself, Gladys asked the librarian at Valentina’s school to read it. “I wanted to publish this book mainly because I wanted to show her that something like that can be done, and she can do that,” Gladys said. “Nothing is impossible.” They then got quotes from editors and illustrators, had a family member who’d also written books, read it as well, and began asking for tips in a social media group focused on self-publishing. Gladys said she also saw a Park Cities People article about teen author Gracie Dix and reached out to her and her mom. The latter gave her the contact information of a professional editor in Frisco. One of Gladys’ clients is an artist and ended up doing the illustrations for Valentina’s book. Valentina plans to donate 25% of her book’s proceeds to the non-profit, Shining Brownies, which she helped found with her brother. Sebastian. Shining Brownies seeks to help children have equal opportunities despite their circumstances.
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Know What to Look for When You Go Shopping for Upholstery Fabric To work as a professional interior designer, you need to know your fabric. When I take on a new design job, my client often asks me to M A R G A R E T reupholster C H A M B E R S an heirloom piece with beautiful bones but outdated fabric. If you’re thinking of updating any of your furniture but have never shopped for upholstery fabric before, you might be feeling overwhelmed with your choices. However, once you know what to look for, you can narrow down your options pretty quickly. Before you think about color and pattern, consider durability. Will your furniture get everyday use? Do you have young children or pets? One easy way to check the durability of a fabric is to look at its rub test score. Fabric manufacturers test their products by performing a rub test, using a machine to rub the fabric in a back-in-forth motion until it finally shows signs of wear. Fabric with 15,000 double rubs is suitable for infrequent use, like formal dining chairs. Thirty-thousand or more double rubs is heavy-duty, making it suitable for everyday use. On the other hand, if you’re buying fabric for a decorative piece that won’t be sat on very often, your options are wide open. Silk, Tibetan wool, and Belgian linen are delicate fabrics that should only be used in low-traffic areas. Bed headboards,
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Upholstered mohair chairs provide additional seating in a north Dallas home office. This bedroom features an upholstered headboard and a bench at the foot of the bed in a striped fabric. Upholstery textures play off of each other in this game room. (PHOTOS: MICHAEL HUNTER) decorative pillows, and chairs in formal living rooms are great places to use that delicate fabric that you love. We as designers recommend choosing a neutral color for your sofa upholstery instead of a bold color or pattern. You can always add more color and personality to your sofa with patterned throw pillows.
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from the upholsterer, transformed in its new fabric. Now that you know what to look for, you’re that much closer to finding the perfect fabric for your project. If you still feel limited by the options you see in the store, designers can connect you with a wider variety of fabrics and know the
best upholsterers working in your area. Margaret Chambers, a registered interior designer and member of the American Society of Interior Designers, leads Chambers Interiors and Associates. Her colleague Caitlin Crowley helped edit this column. Find more design advice at chambersinteriors.com/blog.
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48 March 2021 | parkcitiespeople.com OBITUARIES
RUTH ALLEN HOLBERG
10/27/1929 - 01/31/2021
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uth Allen Holberg was born October 27, 1929, in Crosbyton, Texas. A descendent of a pioneer west Texas family, Ruth spent her childhood throughout the state and received her education in El Paso, Texas. Ruth grew up loving horses and the rodeo and regularly competed in barrel racing competitions. In June 1951, Ruth married Mike H. Holberg and moved to Dallas, which she called home for the rest of her life. In Dallas, Ruth worked as an executive secretary for Stanley Marcus for two years before the birth of her daughter, Kristine, at which point she dedicated her time to being
LESLIE LONG MELSON a loving mother. Ruth, Mike, and Kris spent their time off vacationing in Vail, Colorado, where lifelong friends were made while skiing and playing tennis. Ruth loved to cook and entertain her and her daughter’s friends, who knew her as the youthful, fun mom. After her daughter graduated f rom high school, Ruth began selling real estate before ending her working career at age 84 as a showroom manager for Old World Christmas at the World Trade Center. Ruth was an active member of her Delta Delta Delta alumni group, as well as Church of the Incarnation. If you were ever driving around town and saw someone with a license plate that read “GOOF US,” that was Ruth. Known by her grandchildren as “Ganny,” Ruth lived her life the way she wanted to, with a classy demeanor, a great sense of humor, exquisite taste in fashion, and immense love for her family. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Kris Graves, her grandchildren, and their families, George Graves (Courtney) and Gretchen Manning ( William), and her great-granddaughters, Olivia and Mills Manning and Sawyer Graves. In lieu of flowers, Ruth requested that donations be made to Church of the Incarnation at incarnation.org.
Falling is NOT a part of getting older. There’s ALWAYS a very specific reason people fall. Here’s what to do about it.
07/20/1955 – 01/24 /2021
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning. Great is Thy Faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23). ccording to the faithfulness of our great God, Leslie Long Melson met her Savior on Sunday morning, January 24, 2021. Leslie Ann Long was born on July 20, 1955, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Bill and Ann Long. She graduated from Richardson High School in Dallas, Texas, in 1973. Leslie attended Southern Methodist University, where she met a young man, Jim Melson. They were married at Highland Park Presbyterian Church on August 19, 1978. Jim and Leslie made Dallas home. Their greatest adventure began in 1982 when they welcomed their firstborn, Jed. The Melson
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family grew with Ann, Ellen, and John. Leslie found great joy in her children. She was a mainstay to the school district as she served on many boards and committees, including her time as an HPISD Board member for nearly a decade. She faithfully gave back to SMU as President of the Alumni Association and a member of the Board of Trustees. Though her areas of involvement in the Highland Park community were numerous, she was most passionate about anything and everything her children loved. Her impact was as wide as her sincerity was deep. The Melson family grew even bigger when Jed, Ann, and Ellen married. Jennifer, Robby, and Clayton were seamless additions, and Leslie loved them completely. If there is a role that stands out above all the rest, it was Leslie’s calling as a grandmother. The magic and captivating love of “Peach” took on a whole new level when the “grands” hit the scene. Jay, Will, Kyle, Cali Ann, John, Charley, Reed, Cooper, and Carter will continue to grow up under the glow of their Peach and G’Dad’s adoration. They got the very best version of Peach. A private service was held in celebration of Leslie’s life at Highland Park Presbyterian Church, her beloved church and one of her most treasured affiliations. In lieu of flowers, our family would be blessed by any contribution made to Kershaw’s Challenge (www.KershawsChallenge.com), a charity founded with Leslie’s guidance and love and passion. To view this obituary in full, please visit: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/ dallas-tx/leslie-melson-10021705
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By Leading Balance Expert, Dr. Jeffrey Guild, Physical Therapist Are you worried about losing independence because of falls? Are you seeing your friends around you falling and losing their independence? Are you becoming frustrated with your doctors and kids telling you not to fall (without telling you HOW). Here are some common unknown reasons why people fall, and a SOLUTION to prevent it from happening. 1: Vertigo/Inner Ear Balance Problems: Vertigo and dizziness are symptoms of problems that put older people at risk of falling. These symptoms are very common. In fact, one-third of people over the age of 70, and one-half of people over the age of 85 are experiencing dizziness and/or vertigo right now! The good news is that now that you know to look for them, these conditions are usually very treatable! 2. The Legs Not Knowing Where They Are (Proprioceptive Loss): As a balance specialist I see this problem ALL THE TIME. Although this problem is very common, most people don’t realize they have it at all. I often see this when people are falling or having balance problems for what seems like NO APPARENT REASON. It’s simple to find out whether or not you face this problem, and there are many ways around it if you do. 3. Walking Slowly & Furniture Walking: Some people think walking slowly and carefully reduces the risk of falling. This is NOT the case. Like riding a bicycle, slowing down greatly increases the risk of falling, and is a dangerous
thing to do for somebody with balance problems. Touching furniture and walls while walking is a sign that something is wrong and immediate action is needed to prevent this from becoming a fall! Want more information & solutions? My new special report provides actionable tips that will help you keep or regain your independence. And the best thing is it’s 100% FREE, and you’re under no obligation to buy anything when you call. IMPORTANT: For obvious reasons, my offer to send you this report FREE must come with a restriction on the number I can mail out… so it’s critical that you call TODAY and request your free report now. What To Do Next? Call: (214) 712-8242 (Leave a Message 24/7) & Choose: · Option 1: Have your FREE Report mailed or emailed to you · Option 2: Free Report + FREE Balance/Fall Screen Or Discovery Visit · To learn more about Balance, Falling, Dizziness, Vertigo, and MUCH more, listen to our podcast! Visit www.Podcast.OptimoveDFW.com, or search for ‘Optimove Podcast’ wherever you listen to your podcasts. Author Dr. Jeffrey Guild, Physical Therapist is owner of Optimove Physical Therapy & Wellness. You can contact him at (214) 712-8242 or email at J.Guild@OptimoveDFW.com
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Dallas Veterinary Clinic welcomes Dr. Jennifer Parker (left) to the practice. Dallas Veterinary Clinic is owned by Dr. Ashley Priddy (right), and is located at 6125 Sherry Lane in Preston Center. DVC is a full-service hospital offering preventative care, surgical procedures, laser therapy, ultrasound, radiography, and dentistry, as well as vet-supervised pet hotel and spa. Dr. Parker and Dr. Priddy grew up together in the Park Cities and are both graduates of HPHS. The dynamic duo worked together in the past and share a similar philosophy and approach to veterinary medicine and standards of care. They have a combined experience of nearly 22 years as practicing veterinarians and will make an exceptional team! Dr. Priddy and family reside in University Park and Dr. Parker and family reside in Preston Hollow. Learn more at www.DallasVet.Net.
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ANNE REEVES CARROZZA
04 /27/1925– 01/27/ 2021
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nne Reeves Carrozza passed away on January 27, 2021. She was born on April 27, 1925, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Ollie Mae Keaton and George M. Reeves, Sr. but was raised in Vinita, Oklahoma, where she graduated as Valedictorian of her high school class. Anne attended the University of Oklahoma, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Following graduation, Anne moved to New York City and worked for Pan American World
Airways for ten years. Anne was in charge of the Executive Desk, which provided reservations exclusively to Chairman Juan Trippe’s friends and celebrities. Her supervisor was Prescott S. Bush, Jr. (elder brother of President George H.W. Bush and uncle of President George W. Bush). She met her husband Vincent on a blind date ice skating in Central Park 70 years ago in New York City. Later, Vincent, who was serving in the military, was transferred to Fairbanks, Alaska, where they stayed for three years before settling in Dallas, Texas. Anne is survived by her husband Vincent and their two sons, Lynn (Ann) of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Bob (Taine) of Dallas, Texas; stepdaughter Fay ( John) Martin of Harvard, Massachusetts, and five grandchildren: Lauren (Sam) Huffines, Vince Carrozza, Kyle Carrozza, Zack Martin, and Jared Martin. She is also survived by her niece Camie (Blake) Brickhouse and nephew Gig (Lindsay) Reeves and their four children. Anne is preceded in death by her
brother George M. Reeves, Jr. (Sally). Anne was active in the Pi Beta Phi alumnae club, which presented her with the Evelyn Peters Kyle Angel Award. For many years she was a docent at the Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park and President of its league. She was active at the SMU Meadows Museum, Dallas Museum of Art, and the Dallas Woman’s Club. Anne was known for her big smile and kind demeanor. She never drew attention to herself and enjoyed her regular routine of playing bridge with her friends. Anne loved to travel, spend summers in Santa Fe, and read financial news. She will be deeply missed, and we will remember her calm, upbeat, and steadiness she brought to our lives. The family wishes to offer special thanks to Clements Hospital and to the caregivers who so lovingly cared for Anne. Memorials may be made to the Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park or charity of one’s choice. A private burial will be held.
ANNE LESLIE HENDRIX WOOD
12/03/1962 - 01/18/2021
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nne Leslie Hendrix Wood, 58, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021, in Midland, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Leslie was the firstborn daughter to Karolyn and John Hendrix on December 3, 1962, in Hobbs, New Mexico. She attended Phillips Academy Andover and graduated from Midland High School in 1981. She attended Paris-Sorbonne University and graduated from Trinity University in 1985 with a degree in International Business Relations. In her spare time, Leslie’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to create her first business, Thee Collection - selling both home goods and fashion accessories. Leslie worked in banking for several years in Dallas, and after a brief stay in Washington, DC, to work on the 1988 Bush/Quayle campaign, she obtained her MBA from Texas Tech University. Upon graduation, Leslie returned to Midland to work for her family’s oil and gas company. During this time, Leslie met and married the love of her life, Lee, on September 26, 1992.
Further pursuing her passion for design, Leslie opened The Home Store in 1993. After the birth of her first child, Amy, in 1995, Leslie closed the store to become a full-time mother, perhaps her most fulfilling role. Her second child, Grant, was born in 1998. Leslie had a passion for travel, and the family went on many wonderful adventures together. Leslie’s heart for others led her to serve on the boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Hillander School, High Sky Children’s Ranch, and Midland Memorial Hospital. Leslie was a Sustaining member of the Junior League of Midland and an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she also served as an Elder. After her children were grown, Leslie was called to share her creative side with the world. What began as an interior design blog celebrating fine living, Hadley Court turned into a full-time interior design business, Leslie Hendrix Wood Interiors. She was a Martha Stewart Contributor and seen in numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal. Leslie leaves a legacy of gracious living taught to her by
her mother, Karolyn. Leslie is survived by her husband, Lee Files Wood, Jr., daughter Amy Bailey Wood and son Grant Hendrix Wood, mother Karolyn Wilmeth Rogers and step-father Jerry Lynn Rogers, sister Karmen Hendrix Bryant and brother-in-law Billy Jay Bryant and nephew John Rhett Hayes, mother-in-law Sally Sipes and stepfather-in-law Buddy Sipes, brotherin-law Gilbert Wood and sister-inlaw Karen Johnston, brother-in-law Michael Wood and niece Alyssa Wood. Leslie is preceded in death by her father, John Henry Hendrix and sister Kristen Hendrix Hayes, her paternal grandparents Ellen Wylie and Smith Henry Hendrix, and maternal grandparents Martha Wood Lyle and Tom T. Wilmeth and Clifford Lyle and father-in-law Lee Wood. A memorial service was held on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church and officiated by Pastor Steve Schorr. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or High Sky Children’s Ranch. The family would also like to thank Dr. Summer Merritt and Maria Ortiz for their endless love and dedication. Honorary Pallbearers: Brian Aynesworth, Miles Boldrick, Richard Coats, Paul Davis, Duke Edwards, Ron Ingram, Aron Marquez, Earl Michie, Tom O’Grady, Chip Smith, and Billy Sneed. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.
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According to recently released MLS figures, Allie Beth Allman & Associates once again leads North Texas as the luxury leader, selling more homes priced from $3 million to $6 million in 2020 than any other area brokerage. This includes homes in Highland Park, University Park and Preston Hollow, as well as other desirable Dallas neighborhoods. In fact, among the leading luxury real estate firms, the company made quality year-to-year gains in every major category listed. What puts Allie Beth Allman & Associates in the lead is its agents’ understanding of the luxury buyer. The population of high net wealth individuals internationally continues to grow, according to the latest analysis from research firm Wealth-X. So the brokerage has a multifaceted marketing strategy designed to connect with these potential buyers. Allie Beth Allman & Associates is legendary for its incomparable level of service and focus on developing relationships with clients on every level. “This kind of service is the foundation of our company,” says President and CEO Allie Beth Allman. “To sell at such record-breaking levels, you must be able to market and present luxury properties across all platforms to find high-wealth buyers. Doing that is among our greatest strengths.”
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4032 Windsor Avenue, represented by Lucy Johnson for $2,195,000. On a premier street in the heart of one of Dallas’ most coveted neighborhoods, 4032 Windsor Avenue in University Park provides the ultimate backdrop for both elegant living and lots of fun. Quality-built in 1927 and wonderfully updated for today, it offers architectural details, a dining room that invites lingering and a family room with walls of windows overlooking the pool and outdoor space. The chef’s kitchen features top appliances and opens to a breakfast room, anchored by a stackedstone fireplace wall, that opens to a large family room. Also on this main level is the perfect guest suite. Upstairs is the expansive primary suite that includes a vaulted ceiling in the sitting area and a tasteful private bath. On this floor, too, are three more bedrooms (the home has five in all), a play area and a laundry room. Designed for large groups or intimate gatherings, this haven is very near Highland Park Village, the Moody Family YMCA, John S. Bradfield Elementary and the Dallas Country Club. The home is represented by expert agent Lucy Johnson for $2,195,000. To see all the exceptional homes, high-rises, ranches and land offered by the No. 1 luxury brokerage in North Texas, visit briggsfreeman.com.
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4214 Manning is being offered for $2,950,000 in Manchester Estates. Inspired by the renowned architecture of A. Hays Town, 4214 Manning combines French Creole charm with modern-day comfort and construction. Exposed brick interior walls and painted brick archways are reminiscent of a leisurely stroll through New Orleans’ French Quarter. This theme continues in the brickpaved courtyard, complete with bubbling fountain and towering trees beyond. Throughout the home, enjoy stunning sight lines and architectural details from every vantage point. Generously-sized windows and a thoughtful floor plan combine to allow both natural light and privacy. Oversized rooms with high ceilings - such as the delightful downstairs owner’s retreat- still feel cozy and intimate thanks to perfect proportions and textural charm. This timeless, restrained beauty is only enhanced by modern-day conveniences, such as dual walk-in closets and a full Lutron lighting system. Enjoy the manicured French garden from the adjacent outdoor dining area or screened-in back patio. Town-influenced components such as reclaimed 150-year-old pine floors and antique reproduction light fixtures ensure you won’t find another home like this in Dallas. Located in the prestigious estate section of Preston Hollow, with multi-million-dollar new construction in every direction. Close proximity to elite private schools and recent addition of Central Market add further interest to this sought-after neighborhood. Ranked as the #2 team in DFW and the #4 team in Texas, The Perry-Miller Streiff Group has over $42 Million in Sold and Pendings for 2021. Contact Jamie Kohlmann (214.669.6520) or Ryan Streiff (469.371.3008) to schedule a private showing or visit dpmfinehomes.com for more details and images.
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Ebby Halliday Realtors’ brand-new, just-released app means your new home could be just a tap away. “With our new app, MLS listings across North Texas are in the palm of your hand,” says Travis Mathews, vice president of Strategic Growth & Technology for the Ebby Halliday Companies. “Our primary goal for this release was providing consumers with the most intuitive mobile real estate experience possible.” Whether you’re shopping by price, location or aesthetics, as a user of the new Ebby app you’ll find it’s easier than ever to browse homes for sale. “Our new mobile app provides access to real-time property information and smart messaging tools,” Mathews says. “It makes it easy to connect with your agent from any mobile device, as well as create saved searches and add favorites at your convenience. Simply put, our mobile-first home search with built-in chat makes collaboration fast, easy and fun.” The new Ebby Halliday app seamlessly integrates with ebby.com so your saved searches and favorited properties sync between the app and websites. The Ebby Halliday Realtors app is available on the Apple App Store and on Google Play. Download the app today for free and experience modern home searching with ease.
Set on an elevated 3-acre estate lot with trees and landscaping galore, the exceptional David Stockerdesigned residence at 4131 Cochran Chapel Rd. (4131cochranchapel.daveperrymiller.com) offers Santa Barbara or Italian countryside living in the city. Listed by the Perry-Miller Streiff Group’s Ryan Streiff and Charles Gregory for $4,995,000, the fourbedroom, 4.1-bath home encompasses 6,431 sq. ft. (per appraiser). Clean-line architecture, tall ceilings and walls of windows with spectacular views keynote each room. The main house features generously proportioned living areas, including one that is two stories. The primary suite boasts dual baths and a private study. Downstairs are three more bedrooms with two full baths, plus a powder bath. The cabana, with bedroom and bath, has sliding metal doors to extend the living area outside, and a separate studio offers loft space. For more information or to schedule a showing, contact Streiff at 469.371.3008 / ryan@daveperrymiller. com or Gregory at 214.929.4434 / charleshgregory@ daveperrymiller.com. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate (dpmre.com) is a division of Ebby Halliday Real Estate, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, with four locations that specialize in Preston Hollow, Park Cities, North Dallas, Lakewood, East Dallas, Uptown, Kessler Park and Farm & Ranch properties.
Beautiful Bluffview, once a large dairy farm, earned its name from its hilly topography. It lies along the cliffs overlooking Bachman Branch, 50 feet above the water. With its convenient location, Bluffview offers a variety of home styles that have proved popular with celebrities, baby boomers and young families alike. Last year, 132 homes were sold in Bluffview at an average price of $1.3 million. Here are two Bluffview homes recommended by Allie Beth Allman & Associates. The transitional farmhouse at 8302 Midway Rd. in Bluffview Estates is a rare find – complete with a separate artist’s studio-greenhouse, playhouse, game room and open carport in the back. The threebedroom main house has been re-envisioned by its designer-owner with an open floor plan. The wellequipped kitchen, with a large pantry, overlooks the main living spaces. Just down the road, the updated five-bedroom home at 8310 Midway Rd. features light-filled rooms. On the first floor, the great room showcases a wall of French doors, a stone fireplace and vaulted ceiling. The downstairs master suite has a sitting area and a spa-like marble bath with dual vanities and closets. Upstairs is a media room and game room. Outdoors is a pool amid well-landscaped grounds.
5335 Meaders Lane 6 Bedrooms | 6.2 Baths | 12,612 SqFt Offered For $10,250,000 Designed by architect Elby Martin, a Tuscaninspired stone-clad estate home with Italian barrel tile roof, manicured 1.1-acre site with mature trees and landscape by Harold Leidner. Gourmet kitchen topped by a barrel brick ceiling is open to one of several family rooms. Custom Knotty Alderwood cabinetry with White Castle hardware provides storage. Two full-size SubZeros refrigerators, two Asko dishwashers, two gas Wolf ovens and warming drawer. Outdoor Kitchen equipped with a Wolfe outdoor grille and Subzero undercounter refrigerators, and electric screens. Resort like pool, cabana, turfed back yard, private guest house. Home is equipped with Geothermal HVAC and natural gas generator. For more information please contact Kyle Crews (214) 538-1310.
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Picturesque Highland Park and University Park offer some of the most exceptional homes in Texas. Tree-lined streets, manicured lawns and the highest-rated schools in the state make the Park Cities communities very attractive. Covering six square miles in the heart of Dallas, the Park Cities are saw almost 500 homes sell last year. In Highland Park, the average price on 171 homes sold was $2,293,201. In the larger University Park, more than 300
homes were sold at an average price of $1,715,243. Allie Beth Allman & Associates, which again led all firms in selling Park Cities homes last year, recommends the following four spectacular homes. The five-bedroom home at 2936 McFarlin Blvd. is close to the exceptional Armstrong Elementary School and Highland Park Middle School. The kitchen sports marble countertops and opens to the family room. The primary suite has a bath with marble countertop, dual vanities and a balcony that overlooks the pool. The recently updated, four-bedroom home at 4001 Normandy Ave. sits on a half-acre lot in the Park Cities Fairway. Recent upgrades include a new roof and gutters, drainage system, windows, wood flooring and museum-quality finishes. The primary suite has French doors that lead to a patio and sitting area with a fireplace.
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