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LIFESTYLE LETTER

DECEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

Becka Materne | becka.corbitt@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Julie Brown Patton | julie.patton@lifestylepubs.com MARKE T SUPPORT DIRECTOR

A Magical Time of The Year WHAT A MAGICAL TIME OF THE YEAR. By far one of my favorite seasons. You can literally feel the warmth of the Christmas season in the air and there's just nothing quite like it.

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Blake Richard

Amidst the many obstacles we have all faced this year, we can still choose to approach this season with the spirit of gratitude and giving. Now more than ever, there are many who need our love and support. Let's make this one of the grandest seasons of giving we've ever experienced and reap the blessings of watching happiness on the faces of those we love.

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In this December issue of Frisco Life, we're elated to share with you great, local stories featuring how Frisco's future includes being a new, mega golf destination; why it's still so vital to continue tapping into 911 services to save our lives even during the current pandemic; and where you might want to head for public holiday events.

Additionally, please take a look at a couple of articles with fresh ideas about interior designs and outdoor decorations for the holidays.

As the publisher of Frisco Life, along with our team, we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. May your homes be filled with much love, and remember, as you approach this season that there are many less fortunate that need our love and care.

Merry Christmas!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2020

FEATURES 14 Golf Hub Campus Coming PGA Of America State-of-the-Art Headquarters Relocates to “City of Winners” Frisco

16 Designing For Dreams Interior Designer Provides ‘People First’ Visual Solutions For Enjoyable Spaces

22 Outdoor Décor Love That Door...And How It’s Decorated

26 Don’t Die Of Doubt American Heart Officials Assure

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Hospitals Still Safest Places For When Medical Emergencies Strike

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Locals Only

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Renovate & Refine

22 Trend Setter 26 Giving Back 32 City Scene 34 Parting Thoughts

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PIETRO'S BAKERY & CAFE OPENS IN FRISCO Pietro's Bakery & Cafe opened in Frisco at 11625 Custer Road, Suite 100.

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LEBANON ROAD WIDENING TO CONTINUE INTO 2021 Construction to widen Lebanon Road began in late summer, and is expected to continue into summer 2021. Frisco city officials indicate residents should anticipate the project impacting traffic flows, including

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AROUND TOWN possible daily lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Lebanon Road is being widened from four lanes to six lanes from Parkwood Boulevard to Ohio Drive, giving each side of the road three lanes in each direction. The project includes building the eastbound lanes of John Hickman Parkway and Preston Road, as well as a new traffic signal at Lebanon and Independence Parkway.

This project is being funded through voter-approved bonds.

AMERICA’S NEXT TEEN ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR HAILS FROM FRISCO Gurnoor Narula, a 17-year-old from Liberty High School, took the top prize for teen entrepreneurship in the 12th Annual Young Entrepreneurs

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Gurnoor was awarded $5,000 cash and $30,000 in scholarships to the Institute. He founded his company called Groundify to turn spent coffee grounds into consumer products, such as facial scrubs and candles.

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GOLF HUB CAMPUS COMING PGA OF AMERICA STATE-OF-THE-ART HEADQUARTERS RELOCATES TO “CITY OF WINNERS” FRISCO

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for an inclusive, diverse workforce. We can’t wait to unveil the

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finished product.”

NEW, WORLD-CLASS WORKPLACE ARE FORMULATING

Darrell says Frisco residents are inviting, encouraging and

IN FRISCO. One of the globe’s largest sports organizations is

“want others to succeed,” which made the city very attractive.

making Frisco its new command post.

The future headquarters will sit on 6.2 acres of the new

Projected to fully open in the first quarter of 2022, PGA of

660-acre PGA Frisco campus, which also includes two new

America staffers are relocating their headquarters from Palm

championship golf courses, a 500-room Omni Resort and a

Beach Gardens, Florida, to Frisco. “Thanks to an unprecedented

golf entertainment district. Predominantly glass and limestone,

public/private partnership, we plan to deliver a major, golf cham-

the four-story headquarters building will initially house approx-

pionship destination. We’re humbled and honored about all of

imately 150 corporate employees, with three floors of office

the Frisco-related commitments that are enabling this to hap-

space, a top floor conference room and an outdoor terrace

pen,” says Darrell Crall, PGA of America’s chief operating officer.

lounge space overlooking the driving range and golf course.

After breaking ground in September, Darrell says a 2-acre

The lobby design will feature an elegant wood wall, sculpted

putting green is expected to be completed this coming spring,

to mimic the contours of a golf course, terrazzo flooring and

and that major portions of the overall project may be 13

an open social stair, with side areas for seating. Gardens filled

months away from being done. He says many of the 36 holes

with native plants will welcome visitors to the building.

will look playable to passersby, however, they will still have to let the grass mature.

Darrell says this public/private partnership team consists of the PGA of America with Omni Stillwater Woods, a joint

The new PGA 106,622-square-foot headquarters incorpo-

venture led by Omni Hotels & Resorts with Stillwater and

rates indoor training facilities, such as a chipping area, putting

Woods Capital; the City of Frisco, as well as its Economic

green, driving range simulators and three bays where exterior

and Community Development Corporations; and the Frisco

wall panels open out for hitting to the actual driving range. In

Independent School District.

addition to a video studio, a trophy gallery also will be a key feature of the new building.

Darrell knows a thing or two about golf partnerships, as he was the driving force behind the creation of PGA Jr. League,

“This is a historic moment for the PGA of America, as we

Drive Chip & Putt and the American Development Model. He

see our vision come to life,” says Darrell. “The Modern Home

also knew positive mainstays about Frisco, after previously

of American Golf at PGA Frisco will serve as a destination

living in the market and serving for 16 years as executive

for our nearly 29,000 PGA members, and will be a catalyst

director of the Northern Texas PGA Section.

“Frisco has amazing attributes. It’s easy to navigate, has a pro-business environment, is filled with rabid sports fans, contains a diverse and highly educated workforce, has the

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UNT campus for building internships, reflects a reasonable cost-of-living, and is a great place to live,” says Darrell. “Plus, Frisco is a city of winners!”

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Non-golfers also can enjoy the 600-acre green space for hiking or biking, as well as the sports-themed restaurants and amentities.

Darrell Crall, PGA of America’s chief operating officer, says they are grateful to the Frisco market for the abundance of support they've already shown.

Golf teams of the Frisco Independent School District are slated to practice at the new PGA Frisco facility.

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RENOVATE & REFINE

DESIGNING ARTICLE BINDU CHOWRITMOOTOO

Photo by Blake Richard

FOR DRE AMS INTERIOR DESIGNER PROVIDES ‘PEOPLE FIRST’ VISUAL SOLUTIONS FOR ENJOYABLE SPACES

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“DESIGN RESIDES IN AN INFINITE

professionals to new college graduates

SPACE THAT CAN BE TAILORED TO

seeking to make dynamic first impressions

EACH

PERSONAL

during interviews. “My first priority was to

REQUESTS. I pride myself on addressing

always connect with the client, and under-

the needs before sprinkling in the desires,”

stand his or her personality and passion,

says Sarah Johnson, president and creator

before visualizing a personalized look,”

of Pash Design Studio, based from Coppell.

recalls Sarah.

INDIVIDUAL’S

She assures that she’s dedicated to pro-

Sarah’s love for fashion and personal style

viding memorable experiences for her clients.

led her to her latest venture of being an inte-

Sarah has 25-plus years of experience in lux-

rior designer.

ury retail where she helped style clients with

“It was 2014, after the birth of my son, we

high-end clothing brands, such as Gucci,

decided to sell our home. My husband and

Salvatore Ferragamo, Valentino, Oscar de la

I took charge of getting the home prepared

Renta and Stuart Weitzman. She assisted

for the sale. After I personally staged the

clients,

home, we brought in a realtor to help us list

spanning

corporate-employed

the home. The realtor was impressed with how I staged my home and asked that I help her stage one of her client’s homes,” she says. “Not only was that client extremely satisfied with my service, but her home was sold quickly. This is where my (interior design) journey began.”

However, Sarah says Pash Design Studio is more than interior design alone. “It’s designing an experience that evokes emotion. If I can’t achieve function, it doesn’t matter how beautiful that space is. I want everyone to love the energy in their home. I want them to feel something when they walk into their space.”

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Sarah Johnson; photo by Will Murphy

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RENOVATE & REFINE (CONTINUED)

Pash Design Studio execution; Photo by Blake Richard

Sarah admits she’s passionate about being an entrepreneur. “I made millions for my favorite companies, and I decided years ago that I’m ready to invest in myself and help transform the lives of my clients,” she adds.

She says she’s built important resources that allow her to meet any budget for any client while creating memorable experiences. “At times, clients confide with me when they’re looking to rebuild their life after a traumatic event, such as a divorce. I personally take them through a journey of rebuilding their life with positivity.”

Sarah also helps design commercial spaces for local physician offices and wellness clinics, including starting from a shell space, as well as working with architects, construction teams and city permits. As she enters each space, she says she envisions patients’ anticipated experiences, and designs the flow in a manner so patients enjoy visiting the office.

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“I design with a people first mentality. I want people to love the space they work in, or serve their own clients in,” she says.

Sarah also can serve clients as a personal stylist, assisting them in preparing for professional events and photo shoots. She provides complimentary consultations, which can consist of 1 to 2 hours of an in-person or virtual meeting for all of her services.

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LOVE THAT DOOR...AND HOW IT’S DECORATED

Love That Door; Charlie Lamb Photography

HOLIDAY SEASONS ARE PERFECT TIMES TO BASK

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IN EXTRA LAYERS OF CHARM AND ELEGANCE

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doors, apply a seasonally white door wrap, and hang an

designs. “Your imagination’s the limit.”

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GIVING BACK

die of doubt AMERICAN HEART OFFICIALS ASSURE HOSPITALS STILL SAFEST PLACES FOR WHEN MEDICAL EMERGENCIES STRIKE 26

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AMERICAN

HEART ASSOCIATION COLLIN COUNTY REP-

Lone Star Radio.

RESENTATIVES. Recent statistics suggest people

He reminds that with the newer cardiac catheter-

aren’t calling 911, or they’re delaying critical care, due

ization lab established a few years ago at Medical

to the pandemic. In fact, Centers for Disease Control

City, heart attack victims can possibly be gotten into

and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality reports indi-

life-saving angioplasty procedures within 30 minutes

cate emergency room visits this year decreased by as

of calling 911, depending on where they live in the

much as 42 percent compared to the same periods

Frisco/Starwood area.

last year.

“When it comes to heart attack symptoms, there

“That’s dangerous — and possibly deadly. Heart

are three, basic red alerts: severity of pain that gets

disease and stroke are still the world’s leading causes

worse and worse in 5 to 10 minutes, pain that then

of death, and they haven’t stopped for COVID-19,”

radiates to the back, neck or arms, and an overall

says Steve Love, president and CEO of Dallas-Fort

feeling or sense of doom,” Dr. Krock reveals.

Worth Hospital Council. “Despite pandemic con-

He says patients can be comforted by the fact that

cerns, hospitals are still the safest place for you to be

hospital staffs are used to stringent protocols.

when medical emergencies strike.”

“Infection control is nothing new to hospital teams,

That’s why American Heart Association rep-

and now they’re doing it more efficiently than ever

resentatives, along with W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund at

before. We’ve already been isolating patients and

Communities Foundation of Texas, launched a new

triaging them into certain areas. And then we sanitize

public awareness campaign to respond to the alarm-

completely after each heart patient is taken through

ing drop in 911 calls fueled by COVID-19 fears. Called

the hospital areas that they need to go through.”

“Don’t Die of Doubt,” the campaign emphasizes the

One adjustment to this year’s pandemic has been

best chance to survive an acute event, such as a

that ambulance crews are administering COVID-19

heart attack or stroke, is to call 911 and get an ambu-

rapid testing to patients on the way to hospitals.

lance to the hospital where medical professionals are

“We’ve taken many precautions, and it may seem

fully prepared to treat patients thoroughly and safely.

like emergency rooms are chaotic, but we’re really

“Seeking timely care within the first 20 minutes

under control,” adds Dr. Krock.

of experiencing heart attack symptoms makes an

“We’re thrilled to collaborate with the American

immense difference in surviving and recovering.

Heart Association on the Don’t Die of Doubt cam-

We’re seeing record-setting complications related

paign,“ says Sarah Cotton Nelson, Communities

to delays in care and sudden at-home deaths, com-

Foundation of Texas chief philanthropy officer. “We

pared to the number of people passing from COVID,”

encourage everyone facing a medical emergency to

says cardiologist Dr. Marc Krock, who serves on the

seek help quickly. Don’t be afraid of the hospital due

American Heart Association’s Collin County Heart

to the pandemic. If something’s not right, you should

Ball executive leadership team.

pay attention to the warning signs of heart attack and

Dr. Krock is certified by the American Board of

stroke, and seek emergency care.”

Internal Medicine in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology, and has been practicing cardiology

DON’T DIE OF DOUBT -- HEED THESE

in North Texas since 2005. He was the director of

AHA WARNINGS:

peripheral vascular disease as well as chief of cardi-

1. Every minute counts in an emergency. Symptoms

ology at Medical City Plano for several years. In 2015,

such as chest pain; pain or discomfort in one or both

he opened The Heart Smart Group, with an office

arms, the back, neck, or jaw; nausea; and shortness CONTINUED >

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

of breath are still symptoms of heart attack. Sudden face drooping, weakness in an arm or leg, or speech difficulty are stroke symptoms.

Any of these symptoms required emergency care in the past. They still require emergency care now.

2. Medical professionals train for years to help with medical emergencies. When experiencing symptoms, people need to be seen in an emergency department that’s qualified and capable of taking care of a cardiac or stroke emergency; don’t worry about overburdening them. They’re committed to saving lives, and that’s true still during COVID-19.

3. Calling 911 at the first sign of a heart attack or stroke could save your life, or a loved one’s. From dispatchers to first responders, the emergency response system is prepared to help patients safely and quickly, even during a pandemic. First responders are trained to avoid spreading germs. Hospitals are following protocols to sanitize, socially distance and keep infected people away from others. Many now have separate emergency rooms, operating rooms, cardiac catheterization rooms and ICUs to separate COVID-19 patients.

4. It’s hard to be alone in hospitals, but heart attacks and strokes can be deadly or lead to serious disability. The sooner people get help, the better — and the more likely they’ll be alive to see their loved ones again.

5. Don’t let perceived costs stop you from calling. The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act is a federal law that requires anyone being treated in a hospital emergency department with an emergency condition to be stabilized and treated, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. The federal Affordable Care Act generally requires most health plans to cover emergency services. Any health plan providing benefits for emergency services must cover them regardless of whether the health care provider or hospital is an in-network provider. In addition, the plan can’t impose a copayment or coinsurance on out-of-network emergency services that’s greater than the in-network cost.

6. Heart attack and stroke treatment begins in ambulances.

Research shows calling 911 helps people get treated more quickly, as well as get to the right hospital to best treat individual conditions.

7. For languages other than English, dial 911 and say: “Stroke.

Spanish interpreter” or “Heart Attack. Spanish interpreter.” Most EMS dispatch centers use a language line that helps them respond to calls in Spanish and other languages.

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CITY SCENE ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON

Holiday OBSERVATIONS IN THIS UNUSUAL YEAR FOR SOCIAL GATHERINGS, THERE ARE STILL WAYS TO CELEBRATE FESTIVITIES

THERE’S ALWAYS CHRISTMAS IN THE SQUARE WITH OUTDOOR SKATING. The free holiday lights show and music run daily 6-10 p.m. through Jan. 4, 2021. Visitors tune in to 107.3 FM on the radio in vehicles, or listen to the music piped through speakers while walking the Square. The extravaganza is choreographed by Frisco’s own Jeff Trykoski (Illumimax, LLC). Celebrating its 15th year, the light show features 180,000 lights, 200 dancing snowflakes, 10 miles of wiring and 8 miles of extension cords. + DEC. 1 Frisco Square is partnering with Operation Once in a Lifetime, a military nonprofit group that makes the dreams of U.S. soldier families come true. This toy drive runs through Dec. 17. Donate new, unwrapped toy or clothing items at drop box locations listed online at FriscoSquare.com/toy-drive. + DEC. 4-13 Willow Bend Center of the Arts’ Starcatchers Theatre, 6121 W. Park Blvd., Suite B216, Plano. A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation, in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang discover the true meaning of Christmas. Showtimes vary by day. Phone 972.422.2575 for tickets. + DEC. 5 LazyPaw Animal Hospital’s 10th Annual Pet Pictures (and Families) with Santa; noon to 5 p.m.; 7380 Stonebrook Parkway. They’re doing things differently due to COVID-19; call 972.712.1300 to schedule appointments. Tacky Christmas sweaters and jingle bells are encouraged. + DEC. 5 Breakfast with Santa by Texas Health Hospital Frisco; The Grove at Frisco Commons; 8300 McKinney Road. Email jrussell@friscotexas.gov to purchase a table. + DEC. 12 Elves are planning a fun, festive gingerbread decorating extrav-

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PARTING THOUGHTS

Corners of the Heart THE GIFT OF HOPE: EMPOWERMENT OF MIND, BODY AND SOUL ARTICLE BECKA MATERNE ART BY BECKA MATERNE

OBSTACLES WILL ALWAYS BE PART OF ROADS WE EACH WALK DOWN. HOW WE HANDLE ADVERSITY IS KEY IN EXPERIENCING HOPE, HEALING AND FREEDOM. BECAUSE OF THE OBSTACLES I’VE JOURNEYED, I COMPLETELY BELIEVE IN HOPE, HEALING AND FREEDOM. I KNOW THEY ARE NOT ONLY POSSIBLE BUT MOST DEFINITELY AVAILABLE AND ATTAINABLE. Ever wondered what it takes to have hope that withstands adversity?

Hope is expecting positive outcomes. In a way, that sounds like a cliche of false positivity. Yet, without hope, we have empty expectations and those easily can cause us to lose motivation to expect the best in life.

I know from personal experiences that hope is the catalyst that pushed me to overcome deep adversity. Without hope pushing me through murky waters, I wouldn’t have been able to hold on and see myself to the other side. Hope pushed me through.

If there’s one thing needed through this year of new experiences with global adversity and unprecedented obstacles, it’s Hope, which can enable us to make it into 2021. Hope is a mantra and an empowerment of the mind, body and soul.

Hope brings healing. I think of a wound that needs tended to and I’m reminded each wound takes time to heal. Some need tended to more, and others not so much. The expectation of the positive outcome is wounds will heal with care and time, healing will come.

With healing comes freedom. This is the place in which Hope takes on a maturity that is now capable of standing strong on its own. Through adversity, Hope is always dependent on getting through the obstacle and into a place of safety. In other words, where Freedom reigns strong.

As I imagine us walking through this last month of 2020, the picture in my mind is the healing before the freedom. The journey into 2021 is hope that healing is taking place, wounds are being tended to and freedom does exists on the other side of this season.

If there is one thing I can extend to you, that would be to give you each the gift of Hope.

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Untreated high blood pressure can lead to stroke, vision loss, heart failure, heart attack and kidney disease/failure. Join the American Heart Association in supporting our Veteran community with a gift that helps fund the donation of individual blood pressure cuffs allowing patients to monitor at home.

Recording blood pressure at home will be able to ensure that treatments to lower high blood pressure are working.

A diagnosis of PTSD and/or a more severe injury can more than double a Veteran’s risk for high blood pressure.

High blood pressure is the single most important risk factor for stroke because it’s the leading cause of stroke.

Your gift will help provide individual blood pressure cuffs to the Plano Veteran Affairs Clinic for patient at-home monitoring.

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