Park Cities People December 2020

HPISD PARENTS BICKER OVER MASK MANDATES, CAMPUS SAFETY 8

DECEMBER 2020 VOLUME 40 NO. 12

“THE BEST COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER IN TEXAS”

PARKCITIESPEOPLE.COM

I 

CHRISTMAS SURPRISES

• Separated from Santa and other fun PAGE 14 • Tree lighting goes virtual PAGE 20 • Never fear holiday colors PAGE 45 PHOTO: COURTESY SNOWDAY

POSTAL CUSTOMER

PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID DALLAS, TX PERMIT NO. 3210

BUSINESS

COMMUNITY

CRYSTAL CHARITY

Jewels Clark, a young and creative CEO 24

HPHS senior learns lessons from election 36

Ball canceled, but not giving, growing needs 44

Park CitiesPeople

December 2020 Vol. 40, No. 12 parkcitiespeople.com   @pcpeople  @peoplenewspapers

2 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

THE PRESIDENT OF THE PARK CITIES

I

’m from Texas and not ashamed of President George W. Bush nor the Dixie Chicks.

Regrettably, I never wrote the column I thought about beginning that way when I lived in Louisiana, and right-wing cancel culture mobilized to end one of the more popular acts in country music.

I believed then, as I believe now, that I could appreciate, learn from, and even love those with whom I might disagree.

Bush has expressed that same idea with words and deeds.

The enthusiastic way he embraced and enjoyed the transition to a successor from the other party demonstrated a love for this republic’s democratic processes and traditions from which all would-be patriots should learn.

Bush holds a special place for me. Not only does he live, worship, and still work in my People Newspapers markets; he, my dad, and I share a birthday; and he’s the only president I’ve met.

I wasn’t expecting to get anywhere near him when I went to Angelo State University in San Angelo to cover the signing of his first budget as governor of Texas. But he came through the same door as everyone else, and a reverse receiving line formed.

By the time he was shaking my hand, I had a snarky question prepared. “Hey, I noticed the Texas Rangers started winning when you moved to Austin. Is that just a coincidence?”

His shoulders bounced as he laughed, leaned in, and said, “I was hoping nobody would notice that. But, yeah, they’re doing great!”

Bush, a good sport, likes to laugh, even at himself.

He also likes to WILLIAM pray. The nation’s T AY L O R 43rd president offered prayers for success and a pledge to “help in any way I can” to each of those who have come after him.

Though Bush insists he’s retired from presidential politics, he’s obviously not retired from acting presidential. Here’s what an American patriot sounds like: The challenges that face our country will demand the best of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris – and the best of us all. We must come together for the sake of our families and neighbors, and for our nation and its future. There is no problem that will not yield to the gathered will of a free people. Laura and I pray for our leaders and their families. We ask for God’s continued blessings on our country. And we urge all Americans to join us in wishing our next President and Vice President well as they prepare to take up their important duties.

William Taylor Editor william.taylor@peoplenewspapers.com

Contents Crime ............................... 4

Society ............................ 38

News ................................. 8

Crystal Charity ............... 44

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

Living Well ..................... 45

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

Obituary ......................... 47

Sports.............................. 30

Birth Announcement...... 51

Schools ........................... 34

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

CORRECTION: A story on Page 8 in November’s issue mistakenly included the word “would” in a quote from Elka Carroll instead of “wouldn’t.” The corrected quotation: “If this

EDITORIAL Editor William Taylor Deputy Editors Bethany Erickson Rachel Snyder Sports Editor Todd Jorgenson Art & Production Director Melanie Thornton

was about health, our kids wouldn’t wear masks in PE, while running track or playing tennis or cheerleading or simply playing outside.”

Park Cities People regrets the error.

A DV E R T I S I N G

O P E R AT I O N S

Senior Account Executive Kim Hurmis

Distribution Manager Don Hancock

Account Executives Tana Hunter Quita Johnson Evelyn Wolff

Distribution Mike Reinbolt

Client Services and Marketing Coordinator Kelly Duncan

Interns Mia Carrera Kelsey Shoemaker Maddie Spera Shaye Wattson

Marketing & Digital Production Manager Imani Chet Lytle

Park Cities People is printed on recycled paper. Help us show love for the earth by recycling this newspaper and any magazines from the D family to which you subscribe.

Publisher: Patricia Martin

Park Cities People is published monthly

by CITY NEWSPAPERS LP, an affiliate of D Magazine Partners LP, 750 N. Saint Paul St., Suite 2100, Dallas, TX 75201. Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. No reproduction without permission. Submissions to the editor may be sent via e-mail to editor@ peoplenewspapers.com. Correspondence must include writer’s name and contact number. Main phone number, 214-739-2244

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020 3

Well Connected The Ebby Halliday Companies are proud to be the luxury market leader in not just a single area, but in all of North Texas. Add in our exclusive national and international partnerships, and we’re IJTM \W M‫ٺ‬MK\Q^MTa ZMIKP I‫]ټ‬MV\ KWV[]UMZ[ JM\\MZ \PIV IVa other broker in the region. How may we assist you?

3725potomac.ebby.com

6810mimosa.ebby.com

2525pearl1601.ebby.com

3725 Potomac Avenue | $3,195,000 Kay Weeks | 214-210-1500

6810 Mimosa | $2,195,000 Mary Poss | 214-738-0777

2525 N. Pearl Street, No. 1601 | $2,000,000 Shannon Wiser | 972-998-4569

6414walnuthill.ebby.com

7908hanover.ebby.com

6458tulip.ebby.com

7908 Hanover Street | $1,689,000 Chris Hickman | 469-569-1106

6458 Tulip Lane | $1,650,000 Kay Weeks | 214-676-8230

6414 Walnut Hill Lane | $1,749,900 Sherri Courie | 214-210-1500

4000hanover.ebby.com

4232normandy.ebby.com

6902oakmanor.ebby.com

4000 Hanover Street | $1,595,000 Mary Poss | 214-738-0777

4232 Normandy Avenue | $1,395,000 Joe Gall | 214-210-1500

6902 Oak Manor Drive | $1,350,000 Margot Tschantz | 214-210-1500

7556baxtershire.ebby.com

4611amherst.ebby.com

7556 Baxtershire Drive | $1,300,000 Bridget Bell | 214-692-0000

4611 W. Amherst Avenue | $1,250,000 Mary Poss | 214-738-0777

3525turtlecreek22a.ebby.com

3525 Turtle Creek Blvd., No. 22-A | $1,150,000 David Saustad | 214-692-0000

7545malabar.ebby.com

11921edgestone.ebby.com

6929elmridge.ebby.com

7545 Malabar Lane | $1,095,000 Emily Donahue | 214-692-0000

11921 Edgestone Road | $1,075,000 Kay Weeks | 214-676-8230

6929 Elmridge Drive | $1,050,000 Mitra Shamsa | 214-695-0006

EBBY’S LITTLE WHITE HOUSE | 214-210-1500

EBBY PRESTON CENTER | 214-692-0000

EBBY LAKEWOOD / LAKE HIGHLANDS | 214-826-0316

4 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

Crime

CRIME UPDATES: SLAIN SMU STUDENT, PARK CITIES PUSHER, HOCKADAY TEACHER, ‘MR. POTATO HEAD’

Jason Sherod Baldwin

Crime Reports Oct. 12 – Nov. 7 OCT. 12 A jewelry thief swiped a $16,000 pair of diamond earrings from a home in the 4000 block of Hanover Street. The incident was reported at 1:38 p.m.

OCT. 14 Another jewelry thief pilfered $40,000 worth of jewelry from a home in the 4300 block of Stanhope Drive. The incident was reported at 1:22 p.m.

OCT. 17 A purse snatcher took a $1,500 Cloe piece and a $500 Luis Vuitton piece from a Ford Expedition in the 3300 block of Bryn Mawr Drive. The incident was reported at 8:14 a.m.

John Thomas Rutledge SMU remembered slain student Robert “Jaden” Urrea with a campus vigil on Nov. 8. (PHOTO: KIM LEESON, COURTESY PHOTOS)

Reward Offered

SMU distributed flyers seeking information about the shooting death of student Robert “Jaden” Urrea, Nov. 7 and had a vigil in his memory on Nov. 8.

The 19-year-old SMU student was shot and killed early Oct. 31 in downtown Dallas.

DPD says surveillance video caught a vehicle, described as a white four-door with a sunroof, pulling up, suspect(s) interacting with Urrea, the vehicle leaving, and Urrea falling to the ground.

DPD also announced an additional reward of $25,000 offered through Crime Stoppers.

Detectives ask anyone with information about the incident to contact Detective P. Belew: patty.belew@dallascityhall.com or by phone at 214-422-9275. Please refer to case number 194423-2020.

Corwin Sentenced

Gina Corwin was sentenced to 30 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan of the Eastern District of Texas after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine in connection with a drug trafficking operation.

Corwin, a University Park mother of 10, is among 10 others indicted in connection with the operation.

The court recommended that Corwin participate in a 500-hour

residential drug abuse treatment program.

Others indicted in connection to the operation are Gary Bussell, also a Park Cities resident and allegedly the leader of the outfit, Ben Westin, Scott Perras, Frank Dockery, William Allbrook, Austin Seymour, Lisa Young, George Wagner III, Gina Corwin, Todd Shewmake, and Peter Yin. A task force of federal, state and local law enforcement executed federal arrest warrants as the result of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) Strike Force investigation in the North Texas Area Oct. 30, 2019, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office in the Eastern District of Texas.

A Fairview, Texas overdose death in December of 2018 prompted the investigation, records show.

Hockaday Teacher

A Hockaday teacher accused of purchasing child pornography will go to trial on Jan. 11 after a judge granted a continuance on his case.

According to an arrest affidavit, Jason Sherod Baldwin, 28, was arrested July 29 after an FBI investigation traced his alleged purchases of online child pornography to IP addresses that led to his home and to the school that were associated with social media and PayPal accounts he used to obtain

and pay for videos and photos of male minors.

In an email to parents, students, and alumni, Hockaday said that Baldwin was suspended pending investigation and banned from campus. The school also said that they are cooperating with authorities, but there have been no allegations of misconduct at the school involving Baldwin, and he had passed background checks.

‘Mr. Potato Head’

John Thomas Rutledge, 55, whose penchant for wearing fake mustaches and beards when he robbed Preston Hollow and Park Cities banks last year earned him the FBI nickname “Mr. Potato Head,” pleaded guilty to three counts associated -with those robberies, according to court documents.

Rutledge was accused of robbing Oakwood Bank at Preston Center on Sept. 30, 2019, Legacy Bank at Preston and Royal on Oct. 17, 2019, and Bank of America at Preston Center on Oct. 30, 2019.

As part of his plea deal, Rutledge agreed that he had robbed the three banks but had not used a weapon to do so.

Each count carries a 20-year maximum sentence and a $250,000 maximum fine.

– Compiled by Rachel Snyder and Bethany Erickson

OCT. 21 Phone dispute: A troublemaker refused to return a cell phone taken from the 3100 block of Bryn Mawr Drive. The incident was reported at 9:52 a.m.

OCT. 28 A truck driver hit a tree in the 4200 block of Edmondson Avenue, causing a limb to fall at 8:51 a.m.

OCT. 29 How easy was it for a thief to pilfer $4,500, $3,500 in checks and a credit card holder with multiple credit cards from a Genesis G90 parked in a detached garage in the 3700 block of Potomac Avenue overnight before 7 a.m.? Both the

car and garage were unsecured.

OCT. 31 Ne’er do wells snatched a $3,750 purse and a $6,500 picnic bag from Goyard in Highland Park Village and left in a Maserati at 3:46 p.m.

NOV. 1 A truck driver hit a lamp post, a tennis court light pole, and a picnic table in the 3000 block of Daniel Avenue between 1 and 6 p.m.

NOV. 2 A thief made off with a paint sprayer from a backyard in the 4600 block of S. Versailles around 2:25 p.m.

NOV. 4 A burglar got into a Ford F150 in the 4100 block of Purdue Street and swiped a handgun from the center console. The incident was reported at 8:34 a.m.

NOV. 6 How easy was it for a scoundrel to take four guns from a safe in a detached garage in the 3400 block of Cornell Avenue? The garage was unlocked. The incident was reported at 1:26 p.m.

NOV. 7 A ne’er do well got into a GMC 1500 parked in the 6400 block of North Central Expressway and snagged six firearms, $250 in vehicle parts or accessories, and $30 in clothes overnight before 4:45 p.m.

SKULDUGGERY of the MONTH: SIGNS OF TROUBLE? A troublemaker swiped an elephant-shaped sign that read, “vote Republican” and damaged the front and back doors of a home in the 4400 block of Southern Avenue. The incident was reported at 11:59 a.m. Oct. 19. A thief also grabbed a ‘Trump 2020’ sign from the 3200 block of Beverly Drive between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Oct. 30.

For More Crimes Visit peoplenewspapers.com/category/crime/

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020  5

6 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020  7

8 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

News

PARENTS CLASH OVER COVID PROTOCOLS

Some organize to oppose masks; others sign petition in support of HPISD

By Rachel Snyder People Newspapers

S

afety protocols at Highland Park ISD schools have been hotly debated since the start of the fall semester.

People Newspapers conducted a survey of parents to determine how they felt about the measures.

Of 398 respondents, 321 said they were comfortable with the level of preparation the district has done for staff and student safety, and 302 said they believe masks and social distancing are important and expect their family and friends to take their use seriously.

However, as we previously reported, some parents and a group called Park Cities Parents Unite champions the Great Barrington Declaration and urged Highland Park ISD leaders to phase out COVID-19 safety protocols. The declaration, named for a small Massachusetts town, calls for lifting pandemic restrictions and allowing low-risk individuals to get infected and build immunity.

“We just gotta look that square in the eye and say it’s nonsense,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told ABC News.

Eric Swanson told the school

board that wearing masks harms children’s mental health and development.

My kids come home happy every single day and aren’t complaining about masks, so I believe fully in their resiliency to these minor inconveniences.

Murphey Sears “As you know, the governor’s order exempts children under 10 from wearing masks,” Swanson said. “Why are they being forced to wear masks?”

Other parents signed on to a document to support the tireless work the district continues to do that allows our children to safely attend school.”

Organizers say that document received 1,053 signatures.

Murphey Sears, chief development officer of the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center and a

Is your child attending school in person or remotely?

Find the rest of the survey results at peoplenewspapers.com. (ILLUSTRATION: BETHANY ERICKSON, MELANIE THORNTON) HPISD parent, said children are resilient and the pandemic provides learning opportunities for her children to show empathy to strangers.

“My kids come home happy every single day and aren’t complaining about masks, so I believe fully in their resiliency to these minor inconveniences. I am continually impressed with the thoughtfulness our teachers and administrators are exhibiting to continue to promote a love of learning mixed with typical childhood exuberance,” Sears

said. “I believe values start and are reinforced at home which is why I frame this situation as a powerful learning opportunity for my kids to show empathy and develop kindness for strangers. And I applaud the school for allow those values to shine.”

UT Southwestern Medical Center associate professor of pediatrics and internal medicine and HPISD parent Dr. Christy Turer said a COVID-19 vaccine is in the works, but, for now, policies Highland Park ISD has in place for safety protocols like social distancing

are “warranted.”

“The rising rate of COVID cases in University Park vs. elsewhere in Dallas County, along with a second wave of the pandemic and upcoming flu season suggest non-pharmacological precautions for social distancing and safe work spaces at school are warranted,” Turer said in an Oct. 23 statement.

Dotty Rico, a student in the district, also supports safety protocols like masks.

“Mask up to show you care for others,” Rico said.

Eleven Scots Football Players Got COVID-19 After Off-Campus Gathering Email from Coach Randy Allen, AD Johnny Ringo addresses canceled September matchups

By Rachel Snyder

forth by the TEA, UIL, Dallas County, and HPISD to help mitigate the threat of exposure,” Ringo wrote in an email.

People Newspapers

Eleven Scots football players tested positive for COVID-19 before the cancelation Sept. 17 of scrimmages against Euless Trinity and the first two games of the season against Austin Westlake and Mesquite Horn, according to emails from Coach Randy Allen.

Park Cities People obtained the emails to team families through a Freedom of Information Act request to Highland Park ISD, paying the district $71.28 for staff efforts to research and provide the documents.

In all, Highland Park High School had 22 students test positive for the virus the week of Sept.

14 and another seven the week of Sept. 21, according to COVID-19 tracking available at hpisd.org.

Allen and Athletic Director Johnny Ringo said in a Sept. 17 email that for the football players, “the source of the contagion was an off-campus gathering that took place this past weekend where social distancing was not practiced.”

“While it is not our intention

Coach Randy Allen urged his players to take more precautions and care to avoid COVID-19 exposure.

(PHOTO: CHRIS MCGATHEY)

to assign blame, this is a teaching moment for our student-athletes to learn that activities such as these can sometimes lead to unfortunate consequences,” Allen wrote.

Following the news of the

positive cases, all varsity players were instructed to quarantine for 14 days, which led to the cancelation of the first two games.

“While we are hopeful that every sport’s season will be completed

in its entirety, to do so, we must all work together to ensure the health and safety of our student-athletes.

To that end, we are asking for your full cooperation and support of all required health guidelines as set

While it is not our intention to assign blame, this is a teaching moment for our student-athletes to learn that activities such as these can sometimes lead to unfortunate consequences.

Coach Randy Allen The Scots launched their 2020 campaign on Oct. 9 when they hosted Coppell Oct. 9 at Highlander Stadium in a nondistrict game.

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020  9

10 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

WORRIED ABOUT MOM OR DAD FALLING? Don’t wait for the worst...

Fundraiser Knows The Color of Money Servant leader Tanya Downing tackles Dallas’ disparities in health care access

CALL: 469.998.1245 and select the option that’s right for you: Option 1:

Speak with a fall prevention expert at No Cost

Option 2:

Tanya L. Downing

(PHOTO: GOLDENLIGHT CREATIVE)

Request a FREE fall prevention report

Option 3:

Request a FREE Fall Prevention Discovery Visit WANT TO KNOW MORE?

www.aipctherapy.com/fall-prevention - Advertisement -

By Rachel Snyder People Newspapers

ing said EMF’s fundraising has focused on COVID-19-related research and mitigating healthcare disparities brought to light by the crisis.

“I just love being in the health care space and providing service to those in the community that are in need, especially now with the focus being health disparities, and then providing services to people who look like me, and so that has always been kind of a desire for me,” she said.

Downing also served as a co-chair for the virtual Greater Dallas Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 35th-annual The Stars of Texas celebration for Dallas’ National Philanthropy Day this year. She’s been a member of the AFP since 1995. This was her second time to chair National Philanthropy Day. She became the first Black leader to do so in 2011.

When she’s not involved in philanthropy, Downing is heavily involved with Concord Church, where she typically serves as a barista on Sunday mornings and with the medical ministry team.

She said her fundraising interest started when she worked as a volunteer at the Zachary Scott Theatre in Austin, serving on the board.

I’m proud to work and fundraise for a foundation that’s committed to expanding quality healthcare and improving access for all.

Tanya Downing

Tanya L. Downing’s work as director for the Emergency Medicine Foundation and founder of The Color of Money, a network for fundraisers of color, has taken on new urgency amid the COVID-19 pandemic and renewed focus on racial injustice.

Downing has worked in the fundraising, non-profit management, and program development space for more than 20 years, including for the American Cancer Society and Texas Health Resources, before joining EMF, which is the philanthropic arm of the American College of Emergency Physicians What are some fun facts about you?

(ACEP).

I love being a doggie mom. I have a “The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed 13-year-old cockapoo named Brownie. I have disparities in health care access, even in our no children, and so that’s why I feel that I have own backyard,” she said. “I’m proud to work the time to give and serve as a servant leader and fundraise for a foundation that’s com- and work in the community and helping othmitted to expanding quality health care and ers and volunteering because I have the time. improving access for all. Reducing racial and My dad was in the Army, so I’m a military ethnic disparities in health care requires true brat. We traveled around the world. My dad patient-centered care, but it also requires access retired in 1978, and I moved to Dallas in 1978 and went to my senior year of high school to resourcesCB-222469-01 and funding.”

(1) WBE accomplishments Ads 4.9x3.4 (N).pdf 1 1/7/20 3:31 PM Since the pandemic struck, Down- here, and then I went off to college.

Life is full of accomplishments.

Achieve yours.

At Comerica Bank, we proudly help women entrepreneurs like you, with the tools, knowledge and one-on-one support you need.

That’s full-service banking. Learn more at Comerica.com.

MEMBER FDIC.

CB-222469-01 01/20

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020  11

12 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

A Decade After Beer, Wine Propositions, What Did UP Get?

By Rachel Snyder Back when University Park restaurants needed private club licenses to sell alcohol, the city’s annual take usually wouldn’t top $100,000 in taxes.

But a decade after voters agreed to make the city wet, University Park tax revenues from alcohol sold in restaurants easily tops $200,000 a year.

Credit, in part, an assist from SMU. “The fairly substantial climb that began in 2014, loosely correlates to the beginning of alcohol sales at Ford Stadium and Moody Coliseum,” said University Park director of communications Steve Mace.

The mixed beverages tax revenues jumped 52 percent in 2014 to $165,529.17, up from $108,810.11 the previous fiscal year, and began surpassing $200,000 annually in 2017.

As of November, about 40 businesses in the city had a Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission license.

Pandemic limits on restaurants likely contributed to a 2020 decline in tax dollars, but city officials don’t know to what to attribute a 2019 dip.

Voters also legalized in 2010 the sale of beer and wine for off-premise consumption.

However, the city doesn’t isolate revenues from that business category from other tax totals for long-term tracking, Mace said.

Still, that’s the kind of activity Max Fuqua of Plaza Health Foods and Marc Hall longed for after serving on the Snider Plaza/Hillcrest Strategic Planning Committee in 2008.

They began looking for ways merchants and

Mixed Beverage Tax Revenue

People Newspapers

(ILLUSTRATION: MELANIE THORNTON)

This holiday season and always, Love Your Neighborhood, Love Your Home.

Meredith Ferrell meredith.ferrell@compass.com 214.868.1177 mferrellhomes

Brenda Ray brenda.ray@compass.com 214.864.9070 brendaraydallas

Mackenzie Harper mackenzie.harper@compass.com 573.289.5553 mackenzie.compass

property owners could raise money to reinvest in Snider Plaza and the other commercial areas and contemplated special events such as an Oktoberfest.

“Beer could not be sold at an Oktoberfest because UP continued to be dry after the end of Prohibition,” Fuqua said. “That led us to start talking about the elephant in the room, which was the alcohol tax and additional sales tax revenue our city was losing every year to other cities because we didn’t sell retail beer or wine. As a restauranteur, Marc was also acutely aware of the costs of the private club permit for UP restaurant owners and the inconvenience his customers experienced with that system.”

Fuqua said they then spoke with an elections consultant and city officials to explore the two referendum options — one to put the question of the legal sale of beer and wine for off-premise consumption to a vote, and another putting the question of the legal sale of mixed beverage in restaurants by food and beverage certificate holders.

“With no support from the city and current and former mayors in vocal opposition, Marc and I thought about giving up on the idea,” Fuqua said. “However, so many UP citizens had expressed their support for the referendums that we were convinced we would be successful.”

In early 2010, the petition process began to get the referendums on the fall ballot, he said.

“With the support of Plaza business and property owners, and the UP citizens who voted yes, we brought to the city a new sales tax revenue stream and increased overall sales tax, both of which are like a jackpot, year after year in perpetuity.”

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020 13

The complete survey is available at peoplenewspapers.com/category/election (ILLSUTRATION: STACEY NAJERA)

By all appearances, the United States will have a new president in January since, as states confirm and certify their counts, President-elect Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris obtained the majority of both the popular vote and the Electoral College vote.

But how did our readers vote? We’ve been taking snapshots of your opinions since August, with our first People-Powered Election Survey. In the months leading up to the election, about 200 readers each month have weighed in on their picks and answered questions designed to take our audience’s temperature.

Granted, Election Day was very busy, so our exit survey response was a little less robust than our previous surveys. But what emerges from a comparison of the final vote on the county and state level compared to our readers’ responses is interesting, we think.

We also asked our readers one final question: Why is it important to vote?

Many said they voted to make sure their voices were heard and to elect the best leaders.

“It’s an amazing privilege others fought and died to give us. This is a luxury we must

take full advantage of,” said one reader.

“It’s one of the few rights we have across the board, regardless of socioeconomic level, race, gender, or educational level,” said another.

Another said that being able to vote is a blessing.

“We are blessed that in this country we are given a say in politics and how our government should work,” that reader responded.

Another acknowledged the divide that has become more apparent.

“Voting is the surest and best way for our votes to come together – however, the threats to this incredible American right has been threatened this year,” the reader said.

“I hope we learn from it and that people do not fear one another’s vote, but rather welcome it so our democracy should work as it should vs. everything being totally politicized.

“I hope that after today, America will feel more as one; however, it will take some time to mend the issues that have led us to this furious boil. Those that are angry are hurting in some way, and I hope that there is some way to address that hurt so they can feel that we are all in this together.”

HOW DID OUR READERS VOTE IN THIS ELECTION? PRESIDENT Aug. Survey - Trump/Pence 50% Sept. Survey - Biden/Harris 51.2% Oct. Survey - Biden/Harris 54.8% Nov. 3 Survey - Biden/Harris 56.3% Dallas County Vote - Biden/Harris 65.13% Texas Vote - Trump/Pence 52.20% U.S. SENATE Aug. Survey - John Cornyn 51% Sept. Survey - John Cornyn 48.8% Oct. Survey - John Cornyn 50.3% Nov. 3 Survey - MJ Hegar 48.4% Dallas County Vote - MJ Hegar 61.22% Texas Vote - John Cornyn 53.60% U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 32 Aug. Survey - Genevieve Collins 49.5% Sept. Survey - Colin Allred 49.3% Oct. Survey - Colin Allred 52.3% Nov. 3 Survey - Colin Allred 45.3% Dallas County Vote - Colin Allred 52.82% Texas Vote - Colin Allred 52.00% DALLAS COUNTY SHERIFF Aug. Survey - Chad Prda 46.9% Sept. Survey - Chad Prda 44.9% Oct. Survey - Marian Brown 48.2% Nov. 3 Survey - Marian Brown 53.1% Dallas County Vote - Marian Brown 64.47%

DEMOCRAT, DALLAS COUNTY COMM. PCT 1 Aug. Survey - Patrick Harden 46.4% Sept. Survey - Patrick Harden 40.1% Oct. Survey - Theresa Daniel 43.1% Nov. 3 Survey - Theresa Daniel 48.4% Dallas County Vote - Theresa Daniel 67.54% TEXAS HOUSE 108 Aug. Survey - Morgan Meyer 49% Sept. Survey - Morgan Meyer 47.8% Oct. Survey - Morgan Meyer 51.3% Nov. 3 Survey - Morgan Meyer 45.3% Dallas County Vote - Morgan Meyer 49.66% TEXAS HOUSE 114 Aug. Survey - Luisa Del Rosal 36.6% Sept. Survey - John Turner 39.1% Oct. Survey - Luisa Del Rosal 40.1% Nov. 3 Survey - John Turner 40.6% Dallas County Vote - John Turner 53.61%

SCAN HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTERS

14 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

Community

A VERY COVID CHRISTMAS

Santa gives babies new reason to cry: They can’t sit in his lap

By William Taylor People Newspapers

S

eeing Santa this year could look a bit like visiting a jailed relative: Expect a transparent barrier to separate guests from the world’s most beloved home invader.

Or perhaps it could feel like Facetiming with an elderly relative at high-risk for the more sinister symptoms of COVID-19.

You don’t want the Jolly Old Elf getting severely ill before the big delivery night, after all.

While popular holiday destinations such as malls and the Dallas Arboretum, as usual, will offer seasonal decorations and activities, the festivities will come with pandemic-inspired precautions: timed tickets, masking requirements, sanitizer stations, frequent cleanings, and, in some cases, plexiglass to help with social distancing.

“Santa is going to be 6 feet away, but still offer a magical experience that families look forward to,” said Kelly Hunter, spokesperson for Galleria Dallas.

The Galleria has a new Santa set shaped like a three-tiered sleigh with plexiglass separating families on the bottom level from Kris Kringle on the top.

“When you take the photo, it looks like you’re in the sleigh with Santa,” Hunter said.

Families will receive all the digital photos taken so they won’t have to spend time selecting them, she said. “We have taken extra steps to make the entire experience as touchless as possible.”

To enhance the visit, parents making reservations can provide their child’s name and a few anticipated gifts.

LEFT: Galleria Dallas has a new Santa set that will help with social distancing and allow for photographs of families riding in the big guy’s sleigh. (PHOTO: COURTESY: GALLERIA DALLAS) RIGHT: NorthPark Center’s beloved longtime Santa returns this year, but, for safety reasons, his photo and storytime sessions will happen virtually, instead of in person. (PHOTO: COURTESY NORTHPARK CENTER) “The minute the child steps into the experience, Santa can address the child by name and say, ‘I know you’re looking forward to the new Barbie doll,”’ Hunter said. “The child can have a really cool conversation with Santa.”

Encounters and photographs with Santa also will involve a see-through barrier at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Starting Nov. 27, he will occupy his house in The Christmas Village for photos every night as well as Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

FUN HOLIDAY TO-DO LIST

Pandemic precautions won’t prevent NorthPark Center from going overboard with Christmas decorations, though they will require making sessions and storytimes with the mall’s beloved Santa Claus virtual.

Still, the Trains at NorthPark, a huge model train exhibit benefiting Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, returns with safety measures such as added cleaning

Health research pediatric illnesses, enhance patient care, and improve wellness for children.

Santa’s famous tales from the North Pole will occur virtually also at 10:30 a.m.

Saturdays beginning Nov. 28 at northparkcenter.com.

“I am so excited to visit with all of the children I’ve gotten to know over my many years of being at NorthPark,” Santa said. “Bringing magic and wonder into the lives of children is more important than ever before. These virtual visits and storytimes from the North Pole will make our time together safe and enjoyable while taking special care of our friends at Children’s Health.”

Stroll the Arboretum

enough room for new photo ops and social distancing. Photos shot with integrated professional cameras and lighting, and images will be delivered instantly to visitors’ phones and available for print in the gift shop. Camera phones also should come in handy. Visit snowdaydallas.com.

Feel safer outside? Holiday at the Arboretum continues through the end of December at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.

The classic 12 Days of Christmas depicts the days in its beloved namesake carol with 25-foot tall Victorian-style gazebos. The Pauline and Austin Neuhoff Christmas Village, with 14 old-world European-style shops, opens the day after Thanksgiving. New this year: a 23-foottall German-built Christmas Pyramid with lighted motion on every level, an Edelweiss Haus for food and drinks, a chocolate shop, and a toy shop. Visit dallasarboretum.org.

GALLERIA DALLAS

All aboard at NorthPark

“We will allow one family unit at a time inside the house,” said Terry Lendecker, vice president of advertising and promotions.

“It’s the best COVID plan we have to have a live Santa.”

A t N o r t h Pa r k Center, the mall’s renowned storytelling Santa will social distance so much his guests will remain in a separate room. Virtual encounters with Santa from his home at the North Pole begin Nov. 27 and include a shareable commemorative photo and video. All proceeds will help Children’s

Bringing magic and wonder into the lives of children is more important than ever before.

NorthPark Santa

and social distancing guidelines. Visit thetrainsatnorthpark.com.

The mall also remains a place for the Salvation Army Angel Tree effort to get gifts to those in need (ntxangeltree.org).

It will feature the Bark + Build Pet Houses exhibit benefiting the SPCA of Texas, a Dallas Symphony Orchestra Mobile Concert (date to be determined), and other activities. Check northparkcenter.com.

Take a ‘Snowday’ It’s too early to predict a white Christmas (and I wouldn’t dare here, anyway), but Dallas gets SnowDay for the second consecutive year.

The interactive experience filled with seasonal and zany photo opportunities drew 5,000 guests last year at the Plaza at Preston Center.

This year Scot and Kristi Redman have moved the fun to Galleria Dallas.

There they have 5,000-plus square feet, approaching double last year’s space and

Skate around the tree Galleria Dallas, decked in holiday décor, boasts the nation’s tallest indoor Christmas tree – 95 feet tall with 450,000-plus LED lights and more than 10,000 ball ornaments. A light show featuring the tree and holiday music occurs at noon daily and every two hours after until closing.

Guests may skate around the tree through Jan. 3. Because of the pandemic, the mall will offer only one figure skating spectacular this year. The show, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, will benefit Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center. Visit DCAC. org for tickets.

Visit galleriadallas.com for information about pop-up entertainment, pet adoptions, photos with Santa, a cookbook signing with Chef Katie Dixon, Breakfast with Santa at American Girl, and the Salvation Army Angel Tree. Hanukkah Menorah Lighting occurs at 6 p.m. Dec. 10-18.

– Compiled by William Taylor

Peacefulness on Earth, USA “And mamma in her’ kerchief, and I in my cap, had just settled down for a long winter’s nap…”

– from “The Night Before Christmas” by Clement Clarke Moore This December will complete one of the weirdest, longest years with the polarizing election and pandemic.

A long winter’s nap sounds incredible, given the mental exhaustion of our LEN BOURLAND country.

No doubt, the Yuletide season will be as muted as every other 2020 holiday: no parties, parades, pageants, chorales, and a slim Christmas for many.

To keep spirits up, we might turn to Northern Europeans who have long cultivated a lifestyle to get through long, dark periods without much light.

The Danes, measurably some of the most contented people, have developed the habit during the winter of hygge. It’s a bit difficult to translate, but it entails cultivating a sense of coziness, alone or with friends or family, while minimizing activity. It often involves snuggling under soft, warm blankets or quilts, sipping hot beverages, and enjoying snugness.

In our society, it is probably identified as “cocooning” which may sound dreadful after so much lockdown and the attendant cabin fever. But it doesn’t involve activity.

It’s warm nesting. No pressures.

The Dutch, renowned for their industriousness and thrift, have found the same settling into contentedness with nikson. It roughly means what parents of teenagers dub laziness and wandering without direction, but maybe adolescents are on to something.

Also, a very happy people, the Dutch feel the need to cultivate the art of purposefully doing nothing: restorative idleness. Nikson has no purpose as many do with meditation or centering. It’s about daydreaming, relaxing with no agenda, no pressure, no goals, no activity.

No need to attain enlightenment or anything but deep rest.

How different from our society needing to be entertained or to work, to produce, or to self-improve. It’s hard to be disappointed with no expectations. There is no “progress” in nikson.

Instead of presents, maybe a trip to a country cabin to stare at a fire is what Santa will bring.

Or in my case, I’ll be doing hygge by the hearth with my new puppy, Rascal. New life is also what Christmas is about.

May everyone have the spirit of peace at the end of 2020. Maybe thus refreshed, we can come together as a people.

Reach columnist Len Bourland at lenbourland@gmail.com.

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020 15

SELLING PREMIER URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS Meet the experts in Park Cities & Preston Hollow.

FOR SALE

6404 Drawbridge 4 Bed | 4.1 Bath | 5,284 SqFt Listed At $2,049,000

FOR SALE

9110 Rockbrook Drive 5 BR | 6.2 BA | 7,596 SqFt Listed At $3,695,000

FOR LE ASE

2525 N Pearl Street #1402 3 BR | 2.2 BA | 4,257 SqFt For Lease At $20,000

FOR SALE

5335 Meaders Lane: 6 Bed | 6.2 Bath | 12,612 SqFt Listed At $10,150,000

FOR SALE

3505 Turtle Creek Blvd #18C 4 BR | 4.2 BA | 6,638 SqFt Listed At $5,490,000

FOR SALE

2300 Wolf Street #4A 3 BR | 3.1 BA | 4,024 SqFt Listed At $3,675,000

Not intended as solicitation of properties currently listed with another broker. Information contained herein is believed to be correct but not guaranteed. Offering made subject to errors, omissions, change of price, prior sale or withdrawal without notice.

16 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

Keeping the Faith

Bakke expands horizons with ‘Get Together’

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

Beneath the wholesome surface of Will Bakke’s low-budget, faith-based movies was a filmmaker eager to explore a wilder side.

The Park Cities native’s move to Austin several years ago was an eye-opening experience, both personally and professionally.

Why couldn’t he remain steadfast in his Christian beliefs while enjoying a raunchy comedy about a house party?

Bakke’s new film is a celebration of Austin nightlife called The Get Together, which premiered this fall on the festival circuit.

“You kind of come up in a culture with one specific viewpoint about life. It wasn’t until I got to Austin that I really understood other people’s experiences. It’s sharpened my own faith,” Bakke said. “There are the most interesting and diverse people here, with so many different experiences. You’re coming into contact with people all the time who are at a turning point in their lives.”

That spawned the structure of

FROM LEFT: Austin musician Shakey Graves, filmmaker Will Bakke, and actor Aaron Hale on the set of The Get Together. (PHOTO COURTESY: RIOT STUDIOS) the film, which takes place entirely over one night and shifts perspective between multiple twentysomething party guests whose stories intertwine. The chapters loosely cover what it’s like to move to a new city as an outsider, relationships and commitment, leaving college life for adulthood, and more.

The film was shot entirely in Austin and was expanded from his 2015 short film of the same name, which consisted of a single 10-minute tracking shot following one character through a party.

“It wasn’t really in my wheelhouse in terms of Christian filmmaking, so I was starting over in a way,” said Bakke, who doesn’t mind the inevitable comparisons to Dazed and Confused.

Bakke, 32, graduated f rom Highland Park High School and Baylor University, where he made the first of his two documentaries

about religion. His feature debut came with the Christian satire Believe Me in 2014.

After that, Bakke and longtime collaborator Michael Allen went to Los Angeles to explore their options but decided not to relocate in part because they wanted more artistic freedom.

That led to their screenplay for The Get Together, which Bakke hopes will secure a distribution deal and open up more opportunities — whether or not they’re in the faith-based realm.

“I put pressure on myself as to whether I should stay in that lane, but I’m free to explore these different avenues, whether my beliefs line up with my own characters or not,” Bakke said. “Christian movies are supposed to have a message, but I love hangout movies that are just a good time. I don’t want to push any kind of spiritual or political agenda, but just want people to have fun.”

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020 17

Love, Hope & Joy

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas

May your holidays be full of much happiness and the setting of many wonderful memories. Let the spirit of the season bring much Peace, Joy, and Love to you and your family. Our Allie Beth Allman & Associates Family wishes you and yours a wonderful holiday season. Thank you for always welcoming us into your heart and home.

Fondly, Allie Beth Allman, Keith Conlon President & CEO

President of Sales

Allie Beth Allman & Keith Conlon President & CEO

President of Sales

5036 Radbrook Place $4,190,000

6130 Royal Lane $1,375,000

PENDING – 7 Kingsgate Court $2,150,000

Carolina Rendon

Brenda Sandoz & Debra Williams

Kathy Carney

214.284.9257 carolina.rendon@alliebeth.com

214.202.5300 / brenda.sandoz@alliebeth.com 214.808.3338 / debra.williams@alliebeth.com

214.850.2408 kathy.carney@alliebeth.com

11041 Lawnhaven Road $2,385,000

3509 Princeton Avenue $2,699,000

3708 McFarlin Boulevard $3,600,000

Lucinda Buford

Maureen Frieze

214.728.4289 lucinda.buford@alliebeth.com

214.929.1166 maureen.frieze@alliebeth.com

Chari Oglesby

6807 Northport Drive $1,385,000

6966 Brookshire Drive $925,000

5434 W. University Boulevard $1,299,000

Missy Robinson

Lori Sparks

Shirley Cohn

214.563.6807 missy.robinson@alliebeth.com

214.680.6432 lori.sparks@alliebeth.com

214.457.3797 chari.oglesby@alliebeth.com

214.729.5708 shirley.cohn@alliebeth.com

Find more information at all available listings at alliebeth.com These properties are offered without respect to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability. All listing information, either print or electronic, is furnished by the property owner subject to the best of his or her knowledge; it is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

18 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

Home for the H

10259 Gooding Drive $1,499,000

4557 Belclaire Avenue $2,549,000

Ashli Clements

Brenda Sandoz

214.542.8244 ashli.clements@alliebeth.com

214.202.5300 brenda.sandoz@alliebeth.com

2813 University Boulevard $1,475,000

3008 Rosedale Avenue $1,625,000

2525 N. Pearl Street #1202 $5,995,000

Beth Gilbert Parks

Susan Bradley

Stephanie Archer

214.444.4176 beth.parks@alliebeth.com

214.674.5518 susan.bradley@alliebeth.com

214.803.1614 stephanie.archer@alliebeth.com

15 Royal Way $599,000

3640 Pallos Verdas Drive $579,900

SOLD – 3520 Blackburn Street $2,495,000

Buff Amis

Marianne Percy

214.923.0242 buff.amis@alliebeth.com

214.533.0784 marianne.percy@alliebeth.com

Tim Schutze

12001 Inwood Road #902 $4,230/Month

12016 Excelsior Way $985,000

4428 Edmondson Avenue $1,625,000

Marianne Percy

Laura Graves

Brenda Sandoz

214.533.0784 marianne.percy@alliebeth.com

214.802.1729 laura.graves@alliebeth.com

214.507.6699 tim.schutze@alliebeth.com

214.202.5300 brenda.sandoz@alliebeth.com

Find more information at all available listings at alliebeth.com These properties are offered without respect to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability. All listing information, either print or electronic, is furnished by the property owner subject to the best of his or her knowledge; it is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently veriďŹ ed.

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020 19

he Holidays

pendently verified.

5959 Colhurst Street $3,850,000

4129 Bryn Mawr Drive $2,650,000

Steven Rosenthal

Shirley Cohn

469.878.2001 steven.rosenthal@alliebeth.com

214.729.5708 shirley.cohn@alliebeth.com

5403 Preston Fairways Circle $1,150,000

4084 Stanford Avenue $1,594,000

3340 Purdue Avenue $1,290,000

Susan Bradley

Deanne Brock

214.674.5518 susan.bradley@alliebeth.com

214.535.1585 deanne.brock@alliebeth.com

Lucinda Buford

4116 Bryn Mawr Drive $1,545,000

5803 Redwood Court $1,150,000

7737 Marquette Street $1,450,000

Cynthia Beaird

Pam Dyer

Sally K. Johnson

214.797.1167 cynthia.beaird@alliebeth.com

214.906.9685 pam.dyer@alliebeth.com

214.676.4992 sally.johnson@alliebeth.com

7331 Inwood Road $799,000

PENDING – 4612 Belclaire Avenue $1,395,000

4344 Mockingbird Parkway $1,100,000

Ashley Rupp

Leanne McKinley

Abigail Camp

214.727.4992 ashley.rupp@alliebeth.com

214.728.4289 lucinda.buford@alliebeth.com

214.681.3132 leanne.mckinley@alliebeth.com

alliebethallman

254.577.2771 abigail.camp@alliebeth.com

alliebeth.com Statistics according to MLS from January 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020. Source: Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Data provided is per broker.

20 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

Virtual Christmas Cheer

Highland Park, University Park take annual tree-lighting festivities online

Get Savings and Benefits You Deserve with a WellCare Plan This year, choosing the right coverage may be more important than ever.

Up to

3,090

$

With a WellCare Medicare Advantage Plan, TOTAL ANNUAL you’ll get extra Medicare benefits – at no SAVINGS! extra cost. Our plans cover EVERYTHING that Original Medicare covers – and MORE!

Look at all the benefits and savings you could have for

a $0 or low monthly premium: ✔

$0 or low co-pay for Tier 1 generics

Holiday Lights and Highland Park Village Clock Tower. (PHOTO: LAURA WILSON)

✔

Prescriptions delivered to your home

By Rachel Snyder

✔ ✔

$1,440 back in your Social Security check each year

✔

$1,000 in dental coverage

✔

$750 in hearing benefits*

✔

Tele-health – online doctor visits

✔

COVID-19 testing and treatment

✔

$100 in over-the-counter items annually

✔

$100 in vision allowance

✔

FREE Fitness benefits

You have from October 15 to December 7 to choose your Medicare coverage for 2021! Call today.

1-844-986-0048 (TTY 711)

8a.m.– 8p.m. | 7 days a week Visit WellCareforTX.com to find a virtual or local event.

Plans vary by region and not all benefits are covered on all plans.

Hearing benefit per ear.* Ask your licensed representative for details.

WellCare Health Plans, Inc., is an HMO, PPO, PDP, PFFS plan with a Medicare contract and is an approved Part D Sponsor. Enrollment in our plans depends on contract renewal. Please contact our plans for details. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings, call 1-877-MY-WELLCARE (TTY: 711). There is no obligation to enroll. Our plans use a formulary. The formulary and/or pharmacy network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary. You have the choice to sign up for automated mail service delivery.

You can get prescription drugs shipped to your home through our network mail service delivery program. You should expect to receive your prescription drugs within 10–14 calendar days from the time that the mail service pharmacy receives the order. If you do not receive your prescription drugs within this time, please contact us at 1-866-808-7471 (TTY 711), 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit mailrx.wellcare.com.

Y0070_WCM_62577E_FINAL10_M CMS Accepted 09132020

J155912_75_Park Cities People_TX_4.9X14_SA21ENEWC62577FP.indd 1

The virtual version of the annual Snider Plaza Christmas tree lighting may have already happened by the time you receive this The holidays will look different this year paper. Plans included having a young resident, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but who hadn’t been named at press time, help that doesn’t have to mean skipping Christmas light the tree with Mayor Tommy Stewart.

Instead of the usual afternoon-long parkcheer for those willing to embrace the virtual.

Both the city of University Park and the ing lot festival, plans included a drive-through town of Highland Park chose to take their an- toy donation collection benefiting the Salvation Army from 4-6 p.m. Nov. 22, an oppornual tree lighting ceremonies online.

“Because of COVID, we knew that we tunity to wave at the UPFD Fire Engine with could not gather that many people together Santa on board, a taped performance of holiand count on everyone wearing a mask and day songs by Highland Park ISD’s Lads and being socially distant,” Highland Park Mayor Lassies, and a virtual broadcast beginning at 5 p.m. with the tree Margo Goodwin told lighting at 6 p.m. officials with Highland Because of COVID, But not all celebratPark ISD, Highland ing will go online.

Park, University Park, we knew that we could Highland Park and Dallas during a renot gather that many cent virtual meeting.

Village’s Christmas “We’ve got some people together and Lights Celebration creative ideas,” she said, and Shopping Stroll count on everyone providing few details. will go on despite the “We’ll kick it off the day wearing a mask and pandemic. after Thanksgiving, and The one-evebeing socially distant. ning-only it will run all the way up event from to the actual tree light- Mayor Margo Goodwin 4-7 p.m. Dec. 9 will ing virtually on a special feature exclusive store website that will be accessed, and the commu- promotions, festive treats, and community nity can add things to this website, children charity partners like the Salvation Army and can sing songs, make posters – we’ve got sev- S.M. Wright Foundation. eral things planned.”

Attendees will be able to give back during Highland Park Department of Public the event via the Salvation Army’s bell ringers, Safety public information officer Lance Koppa S.M. Wright Foundation‘s Christmas in the said Goodwin and a special guest would light Park toy drive, and a Jingle Bell Mistletoe popthe tree Dec. 3 at www.hptx.org/treelighting. up benefiting the North Texas Food Bank.

People Newspapers

NA1WCMADV64076E_WCBA ©WellCare 2020 10/16/2020 5:53:59 PM

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020 21

GAMIFY YOUR WORKOUT DALLAS! $0 ENROLLMENT FEE FOR FOUNDING MEMBERS

INTRODUCING THE FIRST VR FITNESS STUDIO IN TEXAS! HOW DO YOU WORKOUT NOW? Yoga, spin, box, pilates, barre, lift, crunch, karate, judo, krav maga, tennis or sweat?

Row, treadmill, strength training, stretch, swim, stair master, cardio, core, H.I.I.T workout?

TWO TYPES OF BOXING ROBOTS AWARD WINNING FLYING MACHINES! WORK NOT. PLAY HARD. Featuring two types of boxing robots & flying machines!

Core, cardio, H.I.I.T workout!

COVID SAVVY: 12 PODS - Private entry/exit - Dedicated UV/HEPA air filtration in each POD - Over and above CDC guidelines ALL SCREEN VR–NO HEADSET REQUIRED!

WHAT ARE THEY SAYING ABOUT THE THRIVR24 EXPERIENCE? “I had a blast and I got a great workout without even realizing it!”

THRIVR24 4305 MAPLE AVENUE, SUITE B DALLAS, TX 75219 WWW.THRIVR24.COM 469–250–4560 SALES DIRECTOR BEN MEYER 972–269–1269

“I thought it was going to be cool but it’s even better than I thought it was going to be!”

GRAB YOUR LIFTEIME DISCOUNTS! SCHEDULE A FREE SESSION TODAY! AGES 14 AND UP WELCOME | 50 FOUNDING MEMBERSHIPS PRE-SALE DISCOUNT!

FLY | BOX | BIKE CORE | H.I.I.T | CARDIO

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN UPTOWN AT DALLAS NORTH TOLLWAY/WYCLIFF EXIT @ 4305 MAPLE & WYCLIFF

22 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

Business

LOCAL WOMEN MAKE CLEAN CREED TO SHOP LOCAL

‘Something different’ for shoppers looking to buy responsibly for the holidays

By Bethany Erickson People Newspapers

N

ecessity, they say, is the mother of invention, and it’s certainly the case for a group of women who wanted to shop small and responsibly but were having a hard time pinning down exactly where one can do that.

Amy Osteen and her friends weren’t on the front lines, really, but wanted to do something that would impact people affected by the pandemic. They landed on shopping small - doing most of their purchasing of everyday items from U.S.-owned small businesses, who have taken a hit.

We make it easy for our customers to shop U.S.-owned small businesses by categories they believe in – whether that’s woman-owned, minority-owned, family-owned, veteranowned, disabledowned, LGBT-owned, or teen-owned.

Amy Osteen

Valerie Dillon, Kathy Fielder, and Amy Osteen have teamed up to form CleanCreed.com, a site devoted to helping consumers shop small businesses. (PHOTO: VICTOR AGUIRRE) “Unfortunately, shopping small wasn’t as easy as we thought,” Osteen said. “We spent hours upon hours researching companies online to find products where the bulk of the money would go back to U.S.-owned small businesses.

“We were only limiting ourselves to products where the bulk of the money from the sale goes to a U.S.-owned small business with under 50 employees.”

And even with those parameters, it was difficult to shop, Osteen said.

“Because small businesses are run by regular people – not by algorithms,” she

said. “Small business products get lost in the big-budget advertisements, complex search algorithms, and worldwide content churned out from the big boys.”

So Osteen, her mom Elaine, and her friend Valerie Dillon, who lives in Highland Park, decided to form CleanCreed.com, designed to help consumers intent on being intentional with their shopping dollars. Another friend, Mai Caldwell, a Preston Hollow resident, is an advisor.

The Clean Creed the foursome came up with is an acronym: Care about the wellness of small businesses and our communities,

Lean in, Environment and economy are two sides of the same coin, Always honor diversity, and Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; it’s the only thing that ever has (which is a quote from Margaret Mead).

“Amazon is here to stay. So is Etsy. So is Walmart. And every small business should take a hard look at selling on those platforms,” said Osteen. “But we have something different than those platforms. We make it easy for our customers to shop U.S.-owned small businesses by categories they believe in – whether that’s woman-owned, minority-owned, family-owned, veteran-owned, disabled-owned, LGBT-owned, or teenowned.”

After announcing their plans on Facebook, the fledgling company got another boost - local entrepreneur Kathy Fielder took an interest and offered to work with them to expand. They’re taking Fielder’s advice and are planning to launch the site Dec. 1 - just in time for Christmas shopping.

“Kathy saw our Facebook post, loved the idea, and contacted us with her ideas on how to expand what we are doing to include more categories and grow nationally,” Osteen said.

“Kathy is one of Dallas’s most respected entrepreneurs, retailers, small business supporters, and a successful women-owned CEO. That made it an easy choice for us to bring her into the Clean Creed fold. No brainer.”

The site is in beta until then, “but we welcome visitors and are adding new businesses,” she added.

Comings and Goings NOW OPEN Idolize Brows and Beauty

5600 W. Lovers Lane The boutique spa based in North Carolina, opened its first Texas location in Dallas. It offers signature eyebrow and facial threading, lash extensions, fullbody waxing, customized facials, lash and brow tinting, and lash lifts.

La Ligne Highland Park Village The 662-square-foot boutique serves as the second physical touchpoint for the brand’s stripes and classic, everyday essentials, following the opening of their first boutique on Madison Avenue in New York in May 2019.

It’s the first stand-alone Dallas boutique for the brand.

Oak’d 5500 Greenville Ave. The new eatery showcases premium Central Texas barbecue with an emphasis on house-made and locally sourced items. Twin 50-year-old Live Oak trees grace

the patio where live music, a firepit, flat-screen TVs, and spacious seating to meet up with friends and family.

Westlake Dermatology 6565 Hillcrest Ave. The new, 3,000-square-foot facility offers patients the latest in skin rejuvenation as well as treatment for diseases of the skin. Patients can receive a wide range of offerings, including medical dermatology services for all types of skin ailments, including treatments for acne, lipomas, cysts and skin cancer, as well as aesthetic services such as Botox and fillers, body contouring with SmartLipo, laser skin rejuvenation, chemical peels, and microneedling – all under one roof.

The Woodhouse Day Spa Mockingbird Station The new, 5,900-square-foot luxury spa offers services, including the minkyti facial, hydrafacial, Woodhouse escape, Woodhouse signature four-handed massage, Woodhouse signature hand retreat,

Oak’d (COURTESY PHOTO)

Idolize Brows and Beauty (COURTESY PHOTO)

Woodhouse signature seaweed leaf pedicure, and more.

Yo! Lobster Highland Park Village The eatery offers a selection of proper lobster rolls, seafood dishes, burgers, quaffable cocktails, and more.

COMING Lucky’s Hot Chicken 6309 Hillcrest Ave. The popular Nashville hot chicken concept will open in the

Westlake Dermatology

(PHOTO: PETER GEISSLER OF LITMUS INDUSTRIES)

2,000-square-foot former home of Digg’s Taco Shop in December and will introduce a first for the brand – boozy frozen cocktails to provide a cool-down

from its infamously hot and perfectly spiced chicken. The first Dallas location at 4505 Gaston Ave. opened in late September 2020.

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020  23

24 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

Young Creative Dabbler Jewels Clark Becomes Her Own CEO

By Rachel Snyder People Newspapers

From writing to social media, music, photography, videography, and more, there aren’t many creative fields where Jewels Clark hasn’t dabbled.

Influenced by an internship with Dallas Innovates and a year at a marketing agency, the University Park resident founded her creative consultancy at 22 while still studying public relations and journalism at Texas A&M University-Commerce. How To Be Social helps manage content creators, influencers, photographers, videographers, models, and others.

“I started How To Be Social in the background,” the 23-year-old CEO said. “At the time, I was very involved in my creative community. One thing I thought we weren’t

Whether working on her laptop or showcasing her musical talents, Jewels Clark embraces her creativity. (PHOTOS: DIMAGGIO ESCOBEDO AND @STUDIOCRVZ). getting enough of is education (about) how to make money.”

To help educate her fellow creatives, she’s hosted events, including for lawyers working with creative fields.

“We’ve put out a podcast, e-books, and we still do events,” she said. “Obviously, COVID has taken a hit on that.”

Even during the pandemic, Clark said her company’s hosted

events on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and Zoom, and hosted other creative entrepreneurs on an Instagram live series called Stay Social.

Recently, Clark hosted and performed in Social Sounds, a livestreamed event with other musicians seeking to raise $5,000 for the performers.

During Social Sounds, Clark performed her new single, “Seasons,” which she released on streaming platforms in October.

“We all go through seasons of life. This song resonates with those early years of constantly questioning yourself. Am I doing what’s in line with who I truly am?

This question has been an intrusive thought for the majority of my career. I want people to hope that things will get better and that better days will come. Everything you’re going through right now

is exactly as it’s meant to be. Just keep growing. Go with the flow and never question what brings you joy,” she said.

She traces her interest in music and other creative pursuits to her family.

“I thought growing up everyone was good at music – my uncle was a producer, my mom was a singer,” Clark said. “I thought if everyone else can do it, I can do it.

When I got older, I realized this is a pretty non-normal thing.”

Her mother’s situation as a single parent also motivates Clark.

“She’s my drive today because I want to be able to give back to my mom.”

Clark ended up writing music growing up but only started recording music this year, she said. “I just loved creating something out of nothing.”

BEHIND the SCENES

A Resident’s Perspective “Sociability is very important, especially when you are a senior citizen. At our age, we don’t have friends that we’ve had for years and years and years. I have one friend left. All the rest are gone.

So, we cultivate new friendships to go forward.”

Watch Dee’s full video story on why senior living is the best and safest choice for her wants and needs at watermarkcommunities.com/BTS/DEE or #watermarkBTS.

Elegant Boutique Living

5917 Sherry Lane • Dallas, TX 75225 469-904-1394 • watermarkcommunities.com

Dee Levin, a Watermark resident for seven years

A SILVERSTONE�WATERMARK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

BTS

Call 469-904-1394 for availability of either virtual or in-person private consultations and to RSVP at least two days prior to your desired date:

BTS

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 ASSISTED LIVING � MEMORY CARE

B tS

BEHIND the SCENES

BEHIND the SCENE

ID #149863

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020  25

Classic Park Cities 3008 Rosedale Avenue Offered for $1,625,000 4 Bed / 4,129 Sq.Ft. / Full Quarters Susan Bradley 214.674.5518 susan.bradley@alliebeth.com

Flair in the Fairway 6444 Mimosa Lane Offered for $1,995,000 5 Beds / 4.1 Bath / 5 Car Garage Clarke Landry 214.316.7416 clarke.landry@alliebeth.com

alliebethallman alliebeth.com

26 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

Sold in Preston Hollow 7137 Joyce Way – SOLD, Represented Buyer Offered for $759,000 4 Bed / 3.1 Bath / 3,736 Sq.Ft. Marc Ching 214.728.4069 marc.ching@alliebeth.com

Timeless Traditional 3214 Princeton Avenue Offered for $2,085,300 4 Bed / 3.1 Bath / 3,972 Sq.Ft. Doris Jacobs 214.537.3399 doris.jacobs@alliebeth.com

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020  27

Extraordinary Sold 4220 Edmondson Avenue – SOLD, Represented Buyer Offered for $3,450,000 5 Bed / 5.2 Bath / 5,608 Sq.Ft. Susan Baldwin 214.763.1591 susan.baldwin@alliebeth.com

Live Beautifully 6422 Stefani Drive Offered for $2,995,000 5 Bed / 5.3 Bath / 7,274 Sq.Ft. Chad Barrett 214.714.7034 chad.barrett@alliebeth.com

alliebethallman

alliebeth.com

All listing information, either in print or electronic format, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and listing broker is not responsible for any typographical errors or misinformation. Prospective buyers are instructed to independently verify all information furnished in connection with a listing. This information is current as of the distribution of this material, but is subject to revisions, price changes, or withdrawal without any further notice. Allie Beth Allman & Associates strictly adheres to all Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity laws and regulations.

28 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

A Sophisticated Setting 3628 Villanova Street Offered for $2,649,000 5 Bed / 5.1 Bath / 6,335 Sq.Ft. Lucinda Buford 214.728.4289 lucinda.buford@alliebeth.com

12016 Edgestone Drive Offered for $1,320,000 3 Bed / 3.2 Bath / 4,360 Sq.Ft.

12 Robledo Drive Offered for $2,345,000 4 Bed / 4.2 Bath / 6,976 Sq.Ft.

Tim Schutze | 214.507.6699 tim.schutze@alliebeth.com

Brittany Mathews | 214.641.1019 brittany.mathews@alliebeth.com

alliebethallman alliebeth.com All listing information, either in print or electronic format, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and listing broker is not responsible for any typographical errors or misinformation. Prospective buyers are instructed to independently verify all information furnished in connection with a listing. This information is current as of the distribution of this material, but is subject to revisions, price changes, or withdrawal without any further notice. Allie Beth Allman & Associates strictly adheres to all Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity laws and regulations.

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020 29

HOUSE OF THE MONTH

4606 Versailles Avenue

The Most Important House In Texas

By Rachel Snyder People Newspapers

When building the Elbert Williams residence on McFarlin Boulevard around 1933, architect David R. Williams sought to inject Texas flair into a landscape dotted with European-imported styles.

Local architects argue it remains the most important house built in Texas.

The Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society published a book, A House for Texas, documenting the home’s history with text by Dallas architect Larry Good and photos by Charles Davis Smith to raise awareness and support for the home at 3805 McFarlin Blvd.

It was built in 1933 for then University Park Mayor Elbert Williams (no relation to the architect). In 1983, the Texas Society of Architects polled their membership about the 20 most important buildings in the state. They included the Alamo, Highland Park Village, the San Antonio Riverwalk – and the Elbert Williams house, the only private residence selected. “(David Williams) wanted to identify what would make an honest, Texas regional house, one that was not derived from Europe, and other times and places,” Good said. “For his inspiration, he went to the vernacular houses that the pioneers built in central Texas and south Texas in the 1800s... the Elbert Williams house is his masterwork. It’s the purest expression of that search for a modern Texas regionalism.”

Good said the Elbert Williams home bears a lot of resemblance to the Carle house and store in Castroville.

“In...this beautiful living room and

L

ight, bright, and beautiful describes this three-bedroom West Highland Park home extensively renovated by Jerry Stark. The white marble kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances and a large center island opens to a family room with a bar and French doors overlooking the covered porch and backyard. The luxurious primary suite includes a spacious bath and two large walk-in closets. Two additional

virtually every other room in this house, David did these fabulous, skillful ways of letting the breezes come in and be vented out,” he continued. “In the era before air conditioning, he did about as much as anybody could do to create a comfortable house.”

Smith said the house retains many of its original details.

“This house is not only about generous proportions, well-proportioned rooms, but it’s the details, it’s the materials that were used, it’s how the materials meet differing materials, the craftsmanship, the woodwork,” he said.

The Elbert Williams home was the last private home the architect designed. David Williams went into public practice working on affordable housing with the government during the Depression soon after.

The home’s future is in doubt as it’s up for sale and doesn’t have landmark protections.

“The salvation of this house is either going to be an owner savior who comes in and has the intention not to tear it down, or it would be the formation of some sort of Friends of the Elbert Williams house nonprofit of some sort that would raise the money to purchase it and preserve it,” Good said.

WHERE TO FIND ‘A HOUSE FOR TEXAS’ The Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society’s website at www.pchps.org Interabang Books at 5600 W. Lovers Lane

(PHOTO COURTESY DAVE PERRY-MILLER REAL ESTATE)

bedrooms share a handsome bath with marble countertops and double sinks.

The third living area makes a great study, playroom, or exercise room. The back porch has remote control screens and an outdoor fireplace, while the gated drive opens to the two-car garage. Recent updates include a new roof, gutters, surround sound, French drains in 2018-2019, plus 2020 updates to HVAC, ductwork, and irrigation system.

A new book, A House For Texas, focuses on the Elbert Williams home at 3805 McFarlin.

(PHOTO: CHARLES DAVIS SMITH)

30 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

Sports

SCHRANKS RELISH BOND AS SIBLINGS, TEAMMATES FOR SCOTS

One brother plays at cornerback, the other at receiver for Highland Park

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

U

nfortunately for Tanner and Grayson Schrank, inside receivers — also known as slot receivers — don’t often match up against cornerbacks.

That prevents the siblings from battling for some serious bragging rights on the practice field for Highland Park High School, and it adds a more cordial flavor to their rare opportunity as teammates.

Expectations are increased this year. [Grayson] being on varsity as a sophomore and me being the senior leader, it’s cool being on this ride with him and getting to experience everything.

Tanner Schrank

FROM LEFT: Tanner Schrank provides senior leadership in the Scots defensive backfield. Grayson Schrank, a sophomore, is making his mark as a slot receiver. (PHOTOS: MELISSA MACATEE) After a breakthrough season as a junior, Tanner is one of the top returnees on defense for the Scots. Grayson was a standout on the HP freshman squad. Like so many brothers, being two years apart kept them from playing together at any organized level.

That changed over the summer

when the coaching staff told Grayson to begin working out with the varsity group.

“He was doing really well, and we were a little light on receivers,” Tanner said. “So, I knew there was a chance.”

The siblings come from an athletic family. Their father and

grandfather played football as youngsters, and their mother was a track standout.

Tanner capped a terrific 2019 campaign with two interceptions in the playoffs — one of which he returned for a touchdown against Magnolia – but missed a few games with an injury earlier this season.

Meanwhile, as one of the only sophomores on the team, Grayson proved himself with two catches, including one for a touchdown, in his first varsity appearance on Oct. 16 against Rockwall.

“I knew we had a good group in front of me. I just wanted to get in where I can,” Grayson said. “I’m trying to show what I can do.”

The Schranks have enjoyed their unique chance to watch one another up close, motivating one another both on the sidelines and off the field.

“Anytime after practice or anytime we’re watching videos that we can analyze, we’re talking about football,” Tanner said.

“There’s some competition, going back and forth with each other.”

Whether on offense or defense, HP has a Schrank on the field much of the time. Both siblings hope to extend their one season together deep into the playoffs.

“Expectations are increased this year,” Tanner said. “[Grayson] being on varsity as a sophomore and me being the senior leader, it’s cool being on this ride with him and getting to experience everything.”

Scots Look for More Hardwood Playoff Success

Boys, girls teams return experienced players, deep playoff ambitions

By Todd Jorgenson

Luke Hardenburg, and Michael Egenes also were significant contributors a year ago.

The Scots also will have at least three varsity players from an exceptionally deep sophomore class.

Football players Jackson Heis and Preston Taylor will add depth later in the season, but until then, HP will be undersized again.

People Newspapers

David Piehler couldn’t shake Highland Park’s loss to Lancaster from his memory.

Yes, the Scots fell to a top-ranked opponent in the Class 5A Region II semifinals in March, but it was the way his team looked uncharacteristically intimidated after a lengthy postseason run that bothered the longtime HP boys basketball coach.

He hopes an upgraded nondistrict schedule will help alleviate those issues if the Scots have another opportunity this season. With early-season tournaments scrapped this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it enabled Piehler to line up a daunting slate that includes nine strong 6A opponents, a 4A state tournament team, and two private-school powerhouses.

“My mindset after Lancaster beat us was trying to schedule teams who will help us if we’re able

LEFT: Point guard Jack Pease is back for a third year with the Scots. RIGHT: Seniors like Cate Rhodes hope to take the Lady Scots deeper into the playoffs this season. (PHOTOS CHRIS MCGATHEY) to get back to that point,” Piehler said. “It’s tough to simulate the pressure and the athleticism that other teams bring. We’re definitely going to be challenged.”

The Scots will navigate that gauntlet with a roster that includes a nice mix of experience and young

talent who have developed chemistry during fall exhibition leagues and tournaments.

Three starters return for HP. Versatile forward Worthey Wiles enters his fourth varsity season, and point guard Jack Pease is back for a third year. Mitchell Carew,

HP girls aim to take next step On the girls side, HP will have plenty of familiar faces after losing just one senior. The Lady Scots’ postseason goal remains the same, too — getting over the second-round playoff hump.

In March, HP head coach Nicole Fleming took her squad to the state tournament in San Antonio, where they got a taste of the atmosphere.

“To be in that arena and see girls play in that environment, you have to be there to experience it,” Fleming said. “They’re very hungry

for it, and they’re focused.”

As she’s watched her younger players mature during the past couple of years, Fleming said this season’s squad has more depth and experience as it enters a more difficult District 13-5A. The top returnees include seniors Madison Visinsky and Cate Rhodes, juniors Alianne Elmore, Riley Mae Herrod, and sophomores Vivian Jin and Madison Heiss.

Plus, the Lady Scots should benefit from the return of Ella Patterson after a one-year absence.

The senior won district MVP honors as a sophomore and gives HP an improved post presence.

“When you take a year off, there’s some fundamentals you need to get back to, but it’s kind of like riding a bike. You’re always going to remember it,” Fleming said of Patterson. “She’s just an athletic girl, so she picks up things really quickly.”

PCP_DEC2020-CoalAd-Final-Revised.pdf 1 11/5/2020 5:20:29 PM

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020  31

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

32 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

HP Soccer Player’s Latest Goal Has Global Impact

Daniel Writer collects gear to send abroad to players in African country of Malawi

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

As much as Highland Park needs Daniel Writer on defense, his most valuable contributions to soccer might happen off the field.

The senior has organized an equipment drive for young players in the small African country of Malawi who don’t have the same resources that HP students might take for granted.

At times, I couldn’t communicate with the kids exactly what I wanted to say.

But there’s no language barrier in soccer. That was a way to express myself.

Daniel Writer “All of the villages where the soccer academies are located don’t have any funds,” Writer said. “A

Daniel Writer spent a couple of weeks in 2019 working in Costa Rica with children who love soccer. (PHOTOS: COURTESY DANIEL WRITER) lot of people have been giving me old practice and game jerseys, but some people have bought pairs of game socks.”

The idea sprouted after Writer followed a teammate’s lead and became involved with Woza Soccer, an organization that sponsors international service trips for soccer players.

Writer spent 15 summer days of 2019 in Costa Rica with other teenagers from around the United States, training at academies there and living among the locals.

“It really opened my eyes to

how people treat soccer as an opportunity, rather than a hobby or a sport,” he said. “I was not the best Spanish speaker when I went there. At times, I couldn’t communicate with the kids exactly what I wanted to say. But there’s no language barrier in soccer. That was a way to express myself.”

Invigorated by the experience, he signed up for a three-week trip this summer to Malawi, which wound up canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, he still wanted to help, so he partnered with Malawian youth

academy Ascent Soccer.

By soliciting donations through social media, Writer has collected dozens of socks, balls, cleats, shirts, and bags — most of which is left at his front door.

With pandemic-related flight restrictions recently eased to East Africa, he hopes to send the equipment abroad around the end of the year. Until then, he’s still accumulating new and used gear.

Writer said he would like to continue similar projects in the future that inspire kids around

the world to chase their dreams through soccer.

“I never realized how badly poverty could affect children’s lives. My mission every day was to make a child’s life better,” he said. “Even if I can’t go to Malawi, I can make an impact from here in Highland Park.”

WA N T T O H E L P ?

Email danielhlwriter@gmail.com to donate and visit wozasoccer.org to learn more.

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020 33

THE ANTHONYS

partner with Communities Foundation of Texas on their charitable giving strategies.

L to R: CFT’s Amelia White with Ross and Rebecca Anthony

SIDE by SIDE

We’re Uplifting the Underrepresented Ross and Rebecca Anthony partner with Communities Foundation of Texas and their team of experts to align their values with their personal giving strategies and invest sustainably. They’ve attended CFT’s GiveWisely course, graduated from CFT’s Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy cohort and utilized CFT’s philanthropic consulting services to advance social justice and other causes they care about.

How can CFT help inspire your family’s charitable goals?

Call us at 214-750-4226, email giving@cftexas.org or visit CFTexas.org/familygive

Where giving thrives

34 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

Schools

HOCKAMASKS HELP REFUGEES

Students put traditional pleated, plaid skirt fabrics to new uses for health care workers

TOP, FROM LEFT: Sew Masks Save Doctors co-founders Tia Hsieh and Jade Nguyen. BOTTOM: Volunteers Emma Ortman and Reenu Malhotra. (PHOTOS: COURTESY SEW MASKS SAVE DOCTORS)

By Kelsey Shoemaker People Newspapers

A

couple of Hockaday School students responded to the pandemic by creating a nonprofit and giving it a four-word name that tells perhaps half its story.

To get a fuller picture of Sew Masks Save Doctors (SMSD), you might add something like Support Refugees and Hockaday Style.

“When COVID-19 hit, we knew we wanted to provide financial stability to vulnerable communities, especially the refugee community while simultaneously providing the PPE that frontline workers need during the pandemic,” co-founder Tia Hsieh said.

She and co-founder Jade Nguyen had helped the refugee community previously through Heart House at Northwest Community Center.

In forming SMSD, they partnered with nonprofit Vickery Trading Company, which employs refugee women who sew masks from donated fabrics for healthcare

providers and other frontline workers.

Since launching in the spring, SMSD has raised more than $11,000 and donated more than 800 masks.

To raise money, the students launched the Hockamask Project. The sustainable effort repurposes fabrics from donated school uniforms to make plaid, pleated masks like the school’s traditional skirt.

Campus volunteers help collect and cut the fabric and elastic.

Whether it’s refugee women, refugee children, or frontline workers, we want to unite the Dallas community during the pandemic.

Tia Hsieh “We want to keep our business going and keep on selling our Hockamasks to

create enough money for refugee women,” Hockamasks manager Riya Malhotra said.

SMSD has also created a podcast to bring awareness to refugee women.

“We do refugee podcast interviews over their experiences, individual stories, and what they’ve gone through,” Hsieh said. “It’s not about the money we are trying to raise, but the stories we are trying to spread. Whether it’s refugee women, refugee children, or frontline workers, we want to unite the Dallas community during the pandemic.”

Hospital workers have been appreciative, SMSD director of communications Emilia Callahan said. “We send masks, and they send pictures of them wearing them, and it shows what a difference we’re making and how happy they are to be receiving our stuff.”

HOW TO HELP Visit sewmaskssavedoctors.com to donate, volunteer, or make a purchase. Hockamasks are $18.

Daisy masks are $12.99.

Three Money Skills All Teens Need When high schoolers head off to college, they are taking a big step towards independence and adulthood. During this transition, they will need to figure out how to live on their own and make their own decisions.

One of the life skills they will need to learn is how to manage their finances, even if their parents are footing the full cost of colL I B BY M AG L I O LO lege. For most students, this is a big change from living under their parents’ roof where all the financial activities such as paying the bills and shopping for groceries are made by others.

Away at college, students left to make these financial decisions on their own often make poor choices – the consequences of which can stay with them for years.

To ensure your student starts early adult life on the right financial foot, make sure they have a good understanding of these topics: • How Debt Works and Student Loans: The average undergraduate leaves college with about $30,000 in student loan debt, and if they repay that debt over a standard 10-year term, they will end up paying about $9,500 in interest. College graduates are often surprised by the amount of interest they end up paying and by how long loan repayment can remain a large part of their post-college budget. Make sure your students understand the total cost of borrowing (principal + interest) and that they are responsible for paying any borrowed money back.

• How to Use a Credit Card: Similar to student loans, credit card debt can stick with your student long after the purchases they made with that card. When using their first credit card, many students do not understand that they are essentially taking out a very high-interest loan, and many get into debt that takes them years to pay off. Start your students off with a debit card, limiting their spending to what is in their checking account. It will give them good practice without the possible downsides of debt and overspending.

• How to Create a Budget: Learning how to budget is such an essential skill because it introduces the idea of making a plan for your money and keeping track of your spending.

Even if they don’t put together a formal budget, encourage your student to download an app like Mint that automatically tracks their spending for them. Budgeting and financial goal-setting are much easier once they have a good idea of where their money is going.

These three areas are so important because the effects of loans, debt, and daily spending habits can stay with your student for years or even decades after they graduate college. Ensuring that they understand these skills and the implications of their financial decisions will set them on the right path towards building a solid financial foundation as a young adult.

Libby Magliolo, an alumna of the SMU Cox MBA program, leads a Southwest Airlines sales training team. Outside of work, she teaches teens and college students about personal finance fundamentals.

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020 35

Boy Scout Troop 125 Introduces New Eagles Eight more Boy Scouts from Troop 125, sponsored by Grace Bible Church, have achieved the rank of Eagle, the highest and most distinguished rank in Scouting: Andrew Scott Charlton, son of Scott and Sharon Charlton, a junior at Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas. His Eagle Project: He and his team organized hundreds of books by grade level and built five book shelves for the new office of Catch Up and Read, a nonprofit that helps at-risk elementary students read on grade level by third grade.

Keaton Charles Cheves, son of Brad and Angela Cheves, a junior at the Shelton School in Dallas. His Eagle Project: He built bookshelves, bought new books, and rearranged the layout to create a better safer waiting area for patients and their families in the Christ’s Family Clinic at Preston Road Church of Christ, where volunteer doctors and nurses help those who do not have medical insurance.

Hunter Thomas Holmes, son of Steven and Kacy Holmes of Dallas, is a senior at J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson. His Eagle project: He and his team beautified the playground for the Early Learning Center in Richardson by clearing brush, planting shrubs, and constructing a fence to hide a multi-ton HVAC system from view.

Eliot Eppes Kerlin III, son of Corrie and Eliot Kerlin Jr., of Dallas, is a senior at The Covenant School. His Eagle project: He built two picnic tables to support out-

door gatherings and socially distanced classes at For The Nations Refugee Outreach Center in Richardson.

John Humann Kilpatrick, son of Jeff and Lisa Kilpatrick, a junior at Highland Park High School. His Eagle project: John raised funds to pay for three sets of benches and outdoor tables with umbrellas and provided game boards so seniors living at Gurley Place could have an outdoor gathering place at the Jubilee Park and Community Center.

Ethan Leal, son of Abel and Marcie Leal of Dallas, is a senior at The Covenant School of Dallas. His Eagle project: He built a fence for Casa Del Lago, a faith based organization serving Bachman Lake Families with educational, emotional, and material tools for transforming their community.

Jack Gaston McNeill, son of Scott and Erin McNeill, a senior at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison. His Eagle project: Jack chose to help Cornerstone Baptist Church in South Dallas for his Eagle Scout Project. His project was building a storage hutch for Cornerstone’s Homeless Food Kitchen. He led a team in constructing the hutch and installing it in the food kitchen.

Gantt Harrison Walton Jr., son of Gantt and Elizabeth Walton, a junior at Highland Park High School. His Eagle Project: Harrison built two replacement worktables in the teachers’ workroom at the David’s Place Head-Start preschool within Jubilee Park and built a wooden bench so teachers could rest outside.

Andrew Charlton

Keaton Cheves

Hunter Holmes

Eliot Kerlin III

John Kilpatrick

Ethan Leal

Jack McNeill

Gantt Walton Jr.

36 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

HPHS Senior Finds Learning Opportunities in 2020 Election

Margaret Anne Hurley interned for Genevieve Collins’ congressional campaign

By Shaye Wattson People Newspapers

Historically, young Americans have tended toward less political involvement than older generations seen consistently at the polls.

However, many of today ’s teens, though perhaps not able to vote, are becoming politically engaged. That includes Highland Park High School senior Margaret Anne Hurley, who began interning for Republican congressional hopeful Genevieve Collins’ campaign in September.

“I think that this year specifically, politics is such a controversial subject, and I think to have the opportunity to go behind the scenes of it all is really interesting,” Hurley said.

While her candidate didn’t unseat incumbent Democrat Colin Allred for Texas’ 32nd congressional seat, Hurley said she learned plenty.

As an intern, she completed various tasks, ranging from building signs and dropping off checks to picking up packages from the post office.

She also assisted executive members of the campaign with press releases and other larger assignments.

One of her primary duties, though, was connecting with potential voters via phone calls and texts to learn about their political concerns and possibly sway their

LEFT: Republican congressional hopeful Genevieve Collins addresses supporters in the spring of 2020. (PHOTO: CHRIS MCCATHEY) RIGHT: Margaret Anne Hurley got a campaign-eye view of politics this fall. (PHOTO: COURTESY MARGARET ANNE HURLEY) vote towards the campaign.

“That was one of my favorite things about the campaign; I just did what needed to be done, so there was a lot of room to grow and improve,” Hurley said. “I’ve learned that everyone is so valued and has a specific set of skills that makes them an important part of the campaign process.”

Hurley said she further developed crit-

ical thinking skills when it comes to politics because of the campaign’s goals. The idea was not only to win but to learn from past policies to improve upon them, thus making better decisions for the future.

Additionally, watching the news while having an insight into what is occurring behind the scenes has allowed her to take away a different perspective and formu-

late her own opinion on current issues.

“While it seems like politics is accomplished on such a grand scale, what I’ve learned is that every vote counts,” Hurley said. “The campaign really values teaching people what they believe in because each individual vote is so important and because they care about each person’s specific concerns.”

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020 37

Overheating about tattoos?

Tattoos can sag with age, perpetuate the name of a regrettable ex, or reveal an embarrassing inability to spell.

If that’s not enough downsides, there’s this: They may also impair sweating, according to a study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.

“Any damage to eccrine (sweat) glands within the skin can impair sweating response and potentially increase the risk of overheating if the damage covers a large enough body surface area,” said research team member Scott L. Davis.

Davis, associate professor in applied physiology and wellness at SMU’s Simmons School of Education and Human Development, collaborated with researchers from Alma College, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and the University of Kentucky College of Medicine.

Researchers determined sweating rates in the upper and lower arms of people with tattoos by comparing at least 5.6 square centimeters of tattooed skin with adjacent

LEFT: Scott L. Davis, associate professor in applied physiology and wellness at SMU’s Simmons School of Education and Human Development, studies the impact of tattoos on sweating. (PHOTO: COURTESY SMU) RIGHT: The Black Power Naps Park exhibit at Sweet Pass Sculpture Park west of downtown offers hammocks and mounds of grass as places to rest. Check it out, weather permitting, from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through Dec. 10. Email emelo@smu.edu for an appointment. (PHOTO: CIARA ELLE BRYANT) non-tattooed skin. Ten people – both men and women – participated in the study.

The findings suggest that even though nerve signals to sweat glands weren’t affected in tattooed skin, the sweat glands were likely damaged during tattooing. Applying a tattoo typically requires puncturing the skin with needles 50 to 3,000 times per minute, at a depth of 1-5 millimeters, which could result in sweat gland damage.

Naptime with ‘Healing Pieces’ Three artworks debuted this fall in Dallas as the first iteration of “Healing Pieces: Offerings of Art, Expression, and Nature.”

The SMU Meadows School of the Arts’ Ignite/Arts Dallas program is leading the collaborative multi-year arts and engagement initiative with partner organizations and individuals.

Holiday Fun For The Whole Family!

The Trains at NorthPark will be open November 14, 2020 - January 3, 2021!

Ticket Info: -Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for children (ages 2-12) -Tickets must be purchased online for a specific day -Scan the QR Code to purchase your tickets today!

-For COVID-19 protocols and other exhibit information visit:

www.thetrainsatnorthpark.com

Healing Pieces explores how architecture, green space, urban planning, and community development can transform the city and help Dallas enter conversations that encourage understanding and stimulate meaningful change across race, culture, geography, criminal and environmental justice reform, and urbanism.

Black Power Naps Park/Parque Siestas Negras offers rest as a form of reparation.

The interactive outdoor installation features hammocks and mounds of grass in yonic shapes amid a serene soundscape of wind chimes and a soothing playlist at Sweet Pass Sculpture Park.

“It invites visitors to lounge, reclaim idleness and consider the power and energy that has been exhausted from those who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color,” artists Navild Acosta and Fannie Sosa said.

Project Witness, a free augmented reality

experience, promotes awareness of the conditions of childhood incarceration. Accessible via smartphone at six locations around West Commerce Street and Riverfront Boulevard near the Dallas County Criminal Court and North Tower Detention Facility, it depicts the extreme forms of punishment imposed on incarcerated children in the U.S. The 2021 Healing Pieces Action Calendar, from publishing initiative RISO BAR, features literary and visual artwork by formerly and currently imprisoned people, images of the Trinity River from the time of the indigenous Caddo people, and new developments taking place around the river.

The calendar will be available in December via risobar.net.

For details about a Healing Pieces symposium from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8, visit healingpieces.art.

– Compiled by William Taylor

38 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

Society

KIDNEYTEXAS SUPPORTERS EAT CATERED MEALS WHILE WATCHING FASHION SHOW FROM HOME

Fashions from Tootsies The KidneyTexas Fashion Show and Luncheon Team: Deborah Brown, Lorraine Meenan, Lynn Dealey, Sharon Ballew, Jolie Humphrey, Emilynn Wilson, Sharon Adams, Mary Miller, Mari Epperson. Not shown: Sandy Secor

Fashions from Tootsies PHOTOS BY DANA DRIENSKY AND DANIEL D R I E N S K Y, D A N N Y C A M P B E L L , S H A R O N ADAMS, AND MAURICE BALLEW

KidneyTexas Inc. streamed the Runway Report 2020 Luncheon and Fashion Show to 180 ticket holders, underwriters, and sponsors gathered at homes.

Table hosts at certain levels had champagne, a floral table centerpiece, and lunch provided by Preston Hollow Catering delivered. Society photographers dropped by.

Thirteen drivers delivered 146 lunches and goody bags in a two-hour timeframe to 51 addresses in 25 different zip codes, including Dallas, the Park Cities, Mansfield, McKinney, Grapevine, The Colony, Flower Mound, and Sachse.

Nerissa von Helpenstill and Dustin Holcomb from Tootsies presented wearable fashions, including paper bag waist pants, vegan leather, 90s plaid, color cobalt, hippie-chic patchwork, fuchsia, embellished sleeves, and flower prints.

BACK ROW: Dyann Skelton, Suzann Farren, Anne Fitzgerald, Chan Chandler, and Stacey Wiggins FRONT ROW: Di Johnston, Fran Cashen, and AB Aston

Mari Epperson and Allison Brodnax

Dustin Holcomb and Nerissa von Helpenstill

Carol Welwood, Carla Russo, and Regina Bruce

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020  39

Rescue Air is COVID Prepared

5 Years 0% Interest Free 2nd opinions on repairs Whole House UV-C Air Purifier just $1499

*Kills Viruses - Complete details at https://www.patriotaq.com/

Single System Maintenance just $99

Rescue Me Hotline www.RescueAirTx.com

Buy One Get One Tune Up Just $99 For New Customers Running for 30 Days

Fast and Fair With Your Repair!

40 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

FARM-TO-TABLE SOIRÉE SHOWS OFF BONTON FARMS, BLACK-OWNED EVENT VENDORS

Crab Salad by Tinaye Catering

Charity Thebe and Mthokozisi Dube

Nichole Glemaud, Chipo Size, Emma Ndebele, and Buke Dube

Sarah Dinucci and Ryan Manack

Tendai Tawonezvi and Buhle Dube ( J AY S O N ATA P H O T O G R A P H Y )

Aashoo and Sunil Mentrediss with Lauren Lanford and Brian McKenzie

Summer Hamilton and Dayo Ajayi

Floral Arrangements

Anna Benoy and Logan Herrington

Visitors gathered around tables spaced for social distancing during a Farm-To-Table Soirée at Bonton Farms in South Dallas.

The Sept. 6 event curated

by Buke Dube and Chipo Size raised awareness for Miles of Freedom, a prison re-entry program, and spotlighted Blackowned event industry vendors.

Atukio – A Bold Event Design Experience, Jay Sonata Photography, Nikki G Productions/Videographer, Chef Linda Mainja of Tinaye Catering, and Private Property Band helped create an evening with dinner, classic soul and R&B music, and opportunities to wander the lush gardens.

Bonton Farms started as a small lot garden has grown into two farms and the Bonton Market. It provides food, job training, and employment opportunities in the Bonton community.

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020  41

42 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

PARTY HOPPING: MANY STILL FIND WAYS TO SERVE

FROM LEFT: Bonnie Clinton, A. Shonn Brown, DJ Poizon Ivy, Cynt Marshall, and Roslyn Dawson Thompson during the Texas Women’s Foundation virtual luncheon. (Photo: Texas Women’s Foundation)

FRONT, FROM LEFT: Kunthear Mam-Douglas, Empress Gilbert, Regina Bruce, and Tammany Stern. BACK ROW: Aaron Daffern, C’Mone Wingo, Christina Szarzynski, Judy Castro, Monica Aguilar, Carla Russo, and Jesus Camposeco at Dallas Magnolias back-to-school drive. (Photo: Danny Campbell Photography)

FROM LEFT: Robert L. Gates, Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison, and Ray L. Hunt at the H. Neil Mallon Award program. (Photo: World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth)

FROM LEFT: Tony Carimi, Pete Hodges, Laura Boelscher, Ellen Hatcher, and Patrick Huston at Park Place Dealerships. (Photo: Rhi Lee) What’s your superpower?

Award-winning actress, director, producer, author, and activist America Ferrera sees everyone’s unique identity as a superpower, not an obstacle.

She shared that during the Texas Women’s Foundation’s 35th annual Luncheon on Sept. 29.

The virtual event raised more than $926,000 for the foundation while bringing together online 2,000+ influential business and philanthropic leaders. Another 11,000 people checked out a recording of it within 24 hours.

“The Foundation chose the theme ‘Texas For All’ to reinforce the need to build more inclusive and equitable communities,” explained Roslyn Dawson Thompson, foundation president and CEO. You get a backpack The Dallas Magnolias, a new group of community volunteers and business leaders formed to inspire, motivate, and support

women in the workplace, home, and through philanthropic causes, held an inaugural backto-school drive.

“Education does not stop because of COVID-19, and caring and nurturing does not stop, either,” said Regina Bruce, event chair and founding board member.

The drive provided the funds to purchase more than 11,000 items and fill more than 300 backpacks to help homeless and underserved pre-kindergarteners through second graders at the David G. Burnet Elementary and Lee A. McShan Elementary school in Dallas. The Magnolias delivered the donations Oct. 2 to the Dallas Police Association.

Honoring Hutchinson The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth presented the 37th annual H. Neil Mallon Award to Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison, live streaming it Oct. 9 for underwriters and supporters.

The annual award, named for the late chairman of Dresser Industries and founder

FROM LEFT: Caren Lock, Sejal Desai, and Cynthia Yung of the Orchid Giving Circle.

(Photo: Orchid Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation) of the council in 1951, honors those who have excelled at promoting the international focus of North Texas.

Hutchison, elected in 1993 as Texas’ first female U.S. senator, has represented the U.S. to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization since 2017. The Galveston native is a longtime resident of Dallas.

The fast and the generous One of the likely quietest Porsche test drives ever raised $2,500 for Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center.

Park Place Porsche Dallas held the Porsche Taycan test drive on Oct. 10, donating $100 for each participating motorist. When you press the ‘start’ button on the all-electric Porsche Taycan, there’s no rumble – not even a purr – but the stylish sedan effortlessly rockets from 0-to-60 in less than three seconds.

A culture of giving The Orchid Giving Circle at Texas Women’s

Foundation celebrated its sixth year Oct. 16 with a virtual Grantee Celebration, distributing $202,000 in grants to 13 nonprofits that serve the North Texas Asian community.

Orchid members, representing a wide range of Asian cultures, aim to increase awareness of the local Asian population, its needs, and philanthropic opportunities. Visit txwf.org/orchid-giving-circle/ to learn more.

“We are honored to serve the North Texas Asian community alongside other women’s giving circles who focus on communities of color that have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic,” chair Cynthia Yung said. “Now more than ever, our collective efforts to provide grants that directly support our most vulnerable communities is crucial.”

– Compiled by William Taylor

VIEW MORE ONLINE www.peoplenewspapers.com/ category/society

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020  43

a Tower Arts Service of Lessons & Carols

December 13 | 6 P.M. Find details at hpumc.org

DALLAS ISD VOTER ALERT WE HAVE A

RUNOFF ELECTION DECEMBER 8 EARLY VOTING RUNS NOV. 23-DEC. 4

Dustin has a track record of championing innovative initiatives to improve student outcomes, reward our great teachers and provide necessary resources for our classrooms.

A PROVEN ADVOCATE FOR OUR KIDS AND SCHOOLS

44 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

Crystal Charity Ball for purchase through Crystal Charity Ball members and by calling The Crystal Charity Ball office at 214-526-5868.

Although 2020 has presented unique challenges, our mission remains unchanged: raising funds to serve vulnerable children in our community.

Tucker Enthoven

CRYSTAL CHARITY BALL FUNDRAISING MOVES ONLINE FOR 2020 While the COVID-19 pandemic prompted organizers to cancel the in-person ball for 2020, fundraising will continue online. (2019 CRYSTAL CHARITY BALL PHOTO BY HOLT HAYNSWORTH AND DANA DRIENSK)

By Rachel Snyder People Newspapers

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancelation of many in-person events this year, including the Crystal Charity Ball,

but fundraising for underserved children in Dallas County is continuing online.

To participate in an online silent auction from 9 a.m. Dec. 2 until 5 p.m. Dec. 6 register with a credit card via the auction link at

www.crystalcharityball.org. The silent auction will feature more than 130 luxury packages in six categories: travel, fine jewelry, sports and experiences, fashion and wellness, dining, and home and garden.

Contribution tickets are available

Contribution tickets offer the chance to win one of four prizes, including A 2021 Lexus LC500 Convertible, a $25,000 pre-paid Visa Card, a $20,000 gift certificate to Stanley Korshak, and an $11,000 jewelry package, compliments of Eiseman Jewels NorthPark Center.

Since 1952, Crystal Charity has helped support children’s charities in Dallas County, according to its

Beneficiaries Ability Connection

The Commitment: $1,257,650 Since 1954, Ability Connection has served children and adults with disabilities. Social distancing regulations forced the agency to terminate its adult life and job skills training programs, resulting in a significant income loss.

Catch Up and Read

The Commitment: $951,434 Catch Up and Read equips atrisk elementary school students to read at or above grade level by third grade and does so with free teacher training and direct student tutoring.

The agency pivoted during the pandemic to support online learning.

Challenges include shared workspaces and teachers juggling work responsibilities with homeschooling of their children. The agency also sent books home with students and hosted peer video-conferencing to share best practices among executive directors, principals, and teachers.

Catch Up And Read

Center for Vision Health

The Commitment: $964,204 Center for Vision Health provides vision services to low-income children and adults living in North Texas, including comprehensive, dilated eye exams and eyeglasses. The center closed on March 24 because of the virus but reopened May 4.

No revenue came in during the closure, although staff remained on the payroll.

Children’s Medical Center Foundation

The Commitment: $1,179,000 Children’s Health is the leading pediatric healthcare system and only academically affiliated healthcare organization dedicated exclusively to the comprehensive care for children in North Texas. The pandemic led to increased demand for

Mommies In Need, Inc.

Center For Vision Health personal protective equipment and supplies, while curtailment of elective procedures reduced revenue.

Foundation for the Callier Center for Communication Disorders The Commitment: $997,996

Since 1963, the UT Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders has provided leading-edge clinical services to children with communication disorders. Callier turns meaningful and innovative basic and applied research into new treatments and technologies and trains the next generation of caring clinical providers. For the first time since its founding in 1963, Callier closed to in-person appointments due to the pandemic. Most insurance will not reimburse for remote operations,

resulting in a severe shortfall in revenue.

Healing Hands Ministries The Commitment: $650,000

The faith-based Healing Hands Ministries (HHM) serves uninsured and underinsured families with a full suite of care, including family practice, pediatrics, obstetric, dental, behavioral and mental health, and vision care. Supply costs for protective gear and equipment soared. But family practice appointments faced a 76% cancellation rate. In addition to revenue loss, concerns grow about pediatric immunization schedules.

Mommies in Need Inc.

The Commitment: $970,846 Founded in 2014, Mommies In Need provides free in-home

website. Members of The Crystal Charity Ball Committee have distributed more than $157 million to 148 worthy beneficiaries over the past 68 years.

“Through the years, we have thanked our generous foundations, corporate and individual donors by hosting a black-tie gala held in December. 2020 began with our meticulous, experienced Ball planning team working full steam ahead, but early spring brought an international pandemic to our doorstep,” Ball chair Tucker Enthoven said in a statement. “Although 2020 has presented unique challenges, our mission remains unchanged: raising funds to serve vulnerable children in our community. Our eight Beneficiaries have shown inspiring grit, creativity, and resilience in continuing to provide vital services to children in the areas of health, education, and social services while managing economic challenges caused by the pandemic.”

The Crystal Charity Ball Committee committed to raising $7.87 million in 2020, and organizers say they plan to distribute those funds in March of 2021. childcare to caregivers going through healthcare crises. The in-home nanny service provided by Mommies in Need pivoted to providing childcare to first responders and hospital workers during the pandemic. The agency also is piloting a Mommies in Need Virtual Community that utilizes trained nannies to provide compelling in-home programming that gives parents going through a health crisis a much-needed break.

North Texas Food Bank The Commitment: $898,890

Founded in 1982, North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) provides access to nearly 77 million nutritious meals annually for hungry children, families, and seniors through a network of more than 200 partner agencies across 13 counties. The Food Bank is considered critical infrastructure and thus remains open to staff and volunteers. The agency is working with school districts to ensure continuity of their Food 4 Kids program and their School Pantry Program.

Fabulous flowers for the holidays! your Dallas Florist for over 70 years

10311 Garland Rd | Dallas, TX. 75218 | (214) 324-2481 | mcshanflorist.com

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020 45

Living Well

NEVER FEAR COLOR; CHRISTMAS DECORATING TIME IS NEAR

Dunbar Road Design offers a variety of travel-inspired wreaths and garlands for the holidays. (PHOTOS: COSTA CHRIST MEDIA)

By Rachel Snyder People Newspapers

M

any will look to holiday decor to provide a bit of cheer and color at home during a time when people are spending more time there amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Carla Fonts Hrncir, owner of Dunbar Road Design, says don’t be afraid of vibrant color in holiday home decor.

The Dallas company, founded in 2016, uses designs heavily inspired by the grandeur and vivid colors of Fonts Hrncir’s former family home on Dunbar Road in Palm Beach, Florida.

Christmas trees especially present a way to showcase individuality, family ornaments, and creativity.

“I don’t think you can ever overdo a tree,” Fonts Hrncir said of Christmas

decorating. “Let the decorations speak for themselves. If you do a garland and a wreath and put one thing on your coffee table, like a small Santa...the garland and the wreath are so exquisite, that’s what shows Christmas right there.”

She said wreaths and garlands could be made to suit many different design tastes.

“I love wreaths and garlands because they’re so versatile. You can put them on a front door, you can put them behind a chair in the dining room, you can put (the garlands) around the fireplace, you can put them around the doorway, you can put them up the stairway,” Fonts Hrncir said. “It’s such a beautiful way to decorate your home... it’s actually less clutter and more elegance.”

She said scented candles and poinsettias could also elevate holiday home design.

“Add real poinsettias around your fireplace or around the house...then you’ve got some nature inside the house. You just kind of feel like you’re inside a Christmas garden,” Fonts Hrncir said. “I also love adding different colors of poinsettias to add shades of Christmas colors. They help transition from one room into another.”

She said her mother enjoyed decorating her childhood home for Christmas and that experience also inspires her interior design.

“I grew up with my mom going all out for Christmas,” Fonts Hrncir said. “It’s an exquisite dinner, and she puts out her finest

I don’t think you can ever overdo a tree.

Carla Fonts Hrncir

china and her crystal. I grew up with that and just thought that that’s what I try to give clients.”

BEST TIPS FOR H O L I D AY D E C O R A T I N G ?

• Set the table with all of your Christmas dishes for the whole month of December and not just on the actual day.

• Put away little trinkets (coffee table books, etc.) - it will look less cluttered and clean and allows your decorations to speak for themselves.

• Change out your pillows to holiday pillows.

Urban Gardener Cultivates Hope, Produce, Community in Your Backyards

By Kelsey Shoemaker People Newspapers

Professional vegetable grower Kate Olsen pulled up her Napa Valley roots and moved to Dallas where she’s sharing lessons gleaned while urban gardening for a world-class restaurant.

Lessons like: Backyards don’t need to be measured in acres to produce satisfying food and cultivating experiences.

“If we can understand what you’re looking for, I can help you curate a small space to hopefully meet your goals and teach you about it along the way,” Olsen said. “I learned about farming by way of talking to farmers and being employed on the team and just doing it and getting my hands in the soil.”

Her experiences include working for a California Montessori school, where she taught children basic agriculture and how to provide fresh produce for dinners. Later, Olsen spent five years tasked with the culinary garden and provided fresh herbs, flowers, and

produce to the French Laundry restaurant under chef Thomas Keller.

“A lot of my mentors were chefs. Thomas Keller, in particular, was a huge influence and continues to be today on my mindset, my diligence, and my trade,” Olsen said.

The hope is when we plant the seeds, how many days later, we will be able to harvest the fruits of our labor.

Kate Olsen Looking for a new adventure, she came to Dallas, where she has a sister, and began helping customers with renewed interest in gardening, “especially in these days where we’re spending so much time at home.”

University Park blogger Mary Meier-Evans, a People Newspapers contributor,

Urban farmer Kate Olsen helps homeowners with their vegetable gardens. Reach her at farmerkateolen@gmail.com. (COURTESY PHOTO) bragged online about the “amazing” results in her backyard.

“For Kate, growing vegetables and herbs

is not simply a way to supply a world-class restaurant,” Meier-Evans wrote. “Urban Gardening is an expression of her personal philosophy.”

Olsen sees the potential for meals to create community; gardens to cultivate responsibility, mindfulness, and a sense of purpose; and gardening to create curiosity leading to research and discovery.

“Farming is important for me because it relays back to the development of community around important parts of culture,” Olsen said.

She gets excited about helping people grow together while producing food for their meals.

While Olsen plans on helping others reach their personal goals in backyard gardening, she also wants to own a farm one day.

“The hope is when we plant the seeds, how many days later, we will be able to harvest the fruits of our labor,” she said. “For me, as a farmer, that’s always been something that’s been like a mediation. What I do today matters – tomorrow it matters, a season it matters – a year from now.”

46 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

Doctor Visits During COVID-19 Mean Increased Safety Protocols

Some make strides with telemedicine, but not much dentistry can happen on the phone

By Rachel Snyder People Newspapers

From virtual consultations to increased safety protocols, visits to the dentist or dermatologist, like everything else, are different in the time of COVID-19.

Dr. Michael Rainwater said dental work first got delayed because of the prohibition of elective procedures in March and April.

I tell staff, ‘We’ve got to spend extra time, in a sense, smiling with our eyes or using nonverbal communication to make sure we’re providing care in a comfortable way.’

Dr. Michael Rainwater “We have a backlog in a sense of patients for routine cleaning, and then we did have an increase backlog of patients with emergency care,” Rainwater said. “It’s been kind of a unique time of patients that normally would come in quickly to get their work done, but weren’t able to.”

He said dentists have noticed an in-

FROM LEFT: Dentists like Dr. Michael Rainwater and dermatologists like Dr. Ramya Kolllipara are taking precautions during the pandemic. (PHOTOS: PIXABAY, COURTESY, AND WESTLAKE DERMATOLOGY) crease in stress-related dental problems.

“We’ve had an increased number of patients chipping or breaking teeth, possibly due to grinding and clenching and stress involved,” Rainwater said. “I’ve had an increased number of (patients with) mouth ulcers from changes in diet.”

His office has taken such precautions as introducing air purifying and fogging systems, eliminating the use of the waiting room, and pre-screening patients over the phone as they’re making an appointment. Patients and staff also have their

temperature checked as they enter the office, where masks are required at all times.

“One of the difficulties is providing comfortable care to patients when we introduce procedures like we lock our front door,” Rainwater said. “We greet patients with protective personal equipment at the initial greeting with a mask and a shield on. I tell staff, ‘We’ve got to spend extra time, in a sense, smiling with our eyes or using nonverbal communication to make sure we’re providing care in a comfortable way.’”

He added that the Centers for Disease Control, the American Dental Association, and the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners have helped by providing guidance.

“We can manage how many people come into the office (and) how much increased time (to allow) per procedure so that we have plenty of time to comfortably implement the increased protocols,” Rainwater said. “In a sense, the dental office can be a very controlled environment.”

His office is doing an increased amount of “teledentistry,” even though not much dentistry can be done over the phone, he said.

In contrast, dermatologists, however, are doing “significantly” more televisits during the pandemic, said Dr. Ramya Kollipara of Westlake Dermatology, which recently opened its first Dallas location in Hilltop Plaza. “(Patients) appreciate the convenience of being able to do (telehealth visits) at any point during the day, and we’re doing both cosmetic consultations that way as well as medical visits,” Kollipara said. “It’s nice because they can take a little break from their work when they get a chance to get their concerns addressed.”

She said her office has also implemented safety protocols, including checking patients’ temperatures when they come in the office, having them take a questionnaire for COVID-19 symptoms, and requiring masks for staff and patients.

ER Doc Pens Super Moms Book

By Bethany Erickson People Newspapers

Dr. Amy Ho isn’t a mother herself yet, but she’s a big fan of moms.

The emergency room doctor at Baylor Scott & White used her “spare” time to write a children’s book celebrating everything mothers do daily.

Her book, Is Mommy a Doctor or a Superhero? has already cracked the Amazon Top 100, the Preston Hollow resident said.

“There are so many superwomen moms in Park Cities and Preston Hollow that I work with, who are real like sheroes, balancing it all. It has never been more important to recognize them, between the pandemic, homeschool, furloughs,” she said. “They say not all heroes wear capes... but from my experience, real heroes wear a N95 mask and a breast pump while doing CPR.” You’re an ER doctor with a family in the middle of a pandemic. What is that like?

It’s unlike anything we’ve seen in modern medicine before. The amount of uncertainty and fear at the beginning were really taxing.

Protocols on everything were changing hourly in the first few weeks, and the same questions would race through our minds – were we doing the right thing for patients? Were we keeping ourselves safe? Were we risking our families’ health by our work in the hospital? And most importantly, how did we know for sure? This

was one of the first times where our work directly threatened our personal lives and lives of our loved ones.

There have been a lot of stories about how much of the load falls on mothers right now during all of this. Why was it important to you to recognize how hard moms are working?

I’d been working on this book actually well before the pandemic. As early as medical school, people would constantly tell me things like, “Why’d you choose to be a doctor? Don’t you want to get married and have a family?”

It was almost implied that if you were going to be successful in a demanding career as a female, you’d necessarily have to give up all else. This isn’t a problem just in medicine, but it’s somewhat exacerbated by the long training timeline with college, medical school, internship, residency, and fellowship. It was only through meeting a lot of really strong women who showed me how they balanced it all – kids, family, career, self-care – that I felt like I was ready to say I could do it too. This was always supposed to be a book to honor them and their authenticity and strength.

When COVID happened, the urgency to finish the project just went up. People started saying, “not all heroes wear capes” as a way to honor healthcare workers. We were all in the trenches of COVID, but I felt like moms took it to another level. There are heroes... and then there are mom-heroes.

Read more of our conversation with Ho at peoplenewspapers.com.

O B I T UA RY

KRISTEN LEE HENDRIX HAYES

11/28/1972 - 10/30/2020

O

ur national treasure, Kristen Lee Hendrix Hayes, 47, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, October 30, 2020, in Dallas, Texas.

Kristen was born to Karolyn and John Hendrix on Tuesday, November 28, 1972, in Midland, Texas, at Midland Memorial Hospital. She attended The Hillander School, San Jacinto Junior High, The Hockaday School, and graduated from Midland High School in 1991. Hayes also attended Southwestern University and graduated, magna cum laude, with an English/Philosophy degree from St. Edwards University in 1997. After spending several years as a postgraduate in Austin, Texas, Kristen returned to Midland, where she met and married Raymond Lee Hayes in 2000. Together they had one amazing son, John Rhett, born in 2002. The family later moved to and maintained homes in both Dallas, Texas and Boulder, Colorado.

As a child, Kristen and her two sisters enjoyed summers at her family’s ranch

in Arkansas and several years at Camp Longhorn. Quick-witted with a sly sense of humor, Hayes was a life-long learner, and her curiosities took her on many adventures, including educator, aesthetician, face painter, pizza delivery driver, and store clerk. Her generosity knew no bounds, and she had a natural knack for comforting those in need. She could often be found with a book in her hand, writing in her journals and listening to her favorite songs. She lived life on her terms, and her heart was simply too big for this world.

Kristen is survived by her beloved son, John Rhett, mother Karolyn Wilmeth Rogers and step-father Jerry Lynn Rogers, sister Leslie Hendrix Wood and brotherin-law Lee Files Wood, niece Amy, nephew Grant, and sister Karmen Hendrix Bryant and brother-in-law Billy Jay Bryant.

Kristen is preceded in death by her father, John Henry Hendrix (2016), her paternal grandparents Ellen Wylie and Smith Henry Hendrix, and maternal grandparents, Martha Wood Lyle and Tom T. Wilmeth and Clifford Lyle.

The family had a private service, officiated by Pastor Steve Schorr, on Saturday, November 7, 2020. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to your charity of choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020 47

DECO R ATIV E A RTS Featuring The Holiday Table December 4, 2020 | Dallas | Live & Online

The Collections of F. Douglas Houser, Dallas, Texas Dr. David Mehler

View Online Catalog and Bid at HA.com/8032 Now Accepting Consignments for Spring Auctions Inquiries: 214.409.1723 | Karen Rigdon | KarenR@HA.com

Paul R. Minshull #16591. BP 12-25%; see HA.com. Licensed by the City of New York #1364738/9-DCA. 59858

Common Unknown REASONS Why People Experience Dizziness.

It’s Not Because Of Age...

There’s Always A REASON! Now What To Do About It?

By Leading Balance Expert, Dr. Jeffrey Guild, Physical Therapist Are you worried about losing independence because of dizziness or vertigo? Are you becoming increasingly frustrated with dizziness, unsteadiness, and a sensation of spinning interfering with your life? Here are some common unknown reasons why people can feel dizzy and a SOLUTION to get rid of the problem.

1. Vertigo (An Inner Ear Balance Problem): This is the classic spinning sensation when you roll over in bed, but it’s not always that simple… The symptoms can be a vague dizziness, unsteadiness, fogginess. This problem is more common with age and often goes unrecognized, but is simple for a specialist to identify and get rid of.

2. Moving Less Over Time: You might notice this if you become dizzy from walking and turning your head (Or maybe you don’t move your head much anymore to avoid the dizziness).

Remember when you could ride a roller coaster when you were 10 years old but not when you were 40? To sum it up simply, if you don’t use it, you lose it. The inner ear balance system takes a lot of use to stay working properly.

3. Time Spent In The Hospital: In order to keep working well, our balance system needs us to be upright, move our

heads a lot, and interact in a complex world (Crossing busy streets, bending down and picking up grandchildren, turning our heads quickly to notice something interesting). Hospital stays do not offer much of these, so it is not uncommon for people to suffer from dizziness and balance problems for months and even years afterwards.

Want more information & solutions?

My new special report provides Actionable Tips that will empower you to take care of your loved one suffering with dementia. And the best thing is, it’s 100% FREE, and you’re under no-obligation to buy anything when you call.

IMPORTANT: My offer to send you this report FREE must come with a restriction on the number I can mail out this week… 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

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

- Advertisement -

48 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

Crave a Vintage Vibe? Antiquing Opportunities Abound Nearby Want to know what’s on-trend?

Old things.

Simply M A RY put, 2020 M E I E R- E VA N S has changed just about everything in our lives, including how we live at home.

Many people are willing to invest time and dollars into making home feel more like a sanctuary because it’s not only where the heart is – it’s where everything is now.

With increased time at home, there’s renewed interest in vintage and antiques. Families are dragging out that old set of china passed down from Grandma – and using it. Lovely linens are coming out of drawers and finding their way to the dining room table. Beautifully etched vintage crystal stemware is more and more the choice for an evening glass of wine.

Who cares that it all has to be hand-washed? We’ve got the time these days.

My final trip in January 2020 was to experience the esteemed Winter Antique Show in New York City. Dealers from all over the world are hand-selected to participate, and their offerings are nothing short of museum-quality.

TOP, FROM LEFT: Vintage barware from Benny Jack Antiques on Riverfront Boulevard, glassware and china from the Roundtop Antiques Fair, and an antique from the Wallace Hall Antique Show in New York City.

(PHOTOS: MARY MEIER-EVANS)

It was my sixth year to attend, and I had planned to make many more 2020 trips centered around antique shows and flea markets from coast to coast.

Sadly, the pandemic hit the antiques industry hard, as shows and flea markets canceled across the country. Some valiantly tried to move online, like the Brimfield, Massachusetts Antiques and Flea Market.

In late October, my husband and I attended The Round Top

Antiques Fair for the first time.

The energy was palpable. Dealers were delighted to showcase the treasures that had been in-waiting since March, and collectors and buyers were snapping up goodies.

Welcome to EatonSquareAntiques.com where you will find a superb collection of Asian, Art Deco, Brass, Majolica, Porcelain, Imari, English and many other treasured items.

Come visit us at: EatonSquareAntiques.com.

Email us today at info@EatonSquareAntiques.com.

I spoke with one dealer who observed a strong sense of nostalgia going on these days. Something about antiques and vintage items provides a tethering to our past. It’s familiar. It’s about our grandparents or our childhood –

when times didn’t feel so crazy.

We are fortunate in Dallas to have so many options. From antique shops to antique malls, there are dozens of places to treasure hunt right in our backyard.

If you don’t mind driving a bit, I’d encourage you to visit Waxahachie. It’s a short 30 minutes south of Dallas off I-35 and an adorable town. The Ellis County courthouse is one of Texas’s prettiest, and shops and antique malls fill the surrounding streets.

And, for all you die-hard pickers, there’s always First Monday Trade Days in Canton.

I’ve been hunting there since the 1980s, and there’s still plenty of treasures to uncover if you are willing to dig.

As we enter into the holiday season, I encourage you to open up those cabinets, reach way into the back, and bring out all those family heirlooms. Or start your collection this year. Not only will your home look beautiful, but you’ll have a great excuse to share those old family stories with your kids.

Mary Meier-Evans, of University Park, has a Texas-sized curiosity and doesn’t need an excuse to schedule a trip but sees going antiquing as an excellent reason to hit the road. Check out her blog and podcast at thecuriouscowgirl.com.

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020 49

Working with Bold Colors: Four Tips for Color-Shy Homeowners Although bold colors have been trending the last few years, many homeowners wonM A RG A R ET der, “How much is CH A M B E R S too much?”

In my design work, I have been including more color lately. I thought that readers would appreciate some tips on working with bold colors in a balanced way.

Starting small

If you’re new to using bold paint or wallpaper colors, try them in a smaller space like a powder room first. Brightly colored accessories such as throw pillows, stools, ottomans, blankets, etc. also can be swapped out easily or repainted if you get tired of them.

Picking the dominant color

The size of your room determines how much color you can comfortably accommodate. In a large room, it would be overwhelming to use a bold paint color on all four walls. In small and medium rooms, however, you can get away with a bold base color.

Some colors can function as neutrals, even if they aren’t traditionally thought of as such. For example, navy blue and moss green are soothing to the eye and often used as base colors.

Picking your secondary colors

Before you commit to a bold color, pick out your secondary colors to go with it. One

LEFT, The challenge: Use purple-and-green curtain panels that belonged to the client’s mother. The solution: Design the whole room in green and purple for balance. RIGHT: Artwork, like this floral painting over the sofa, adds a burst of color to a room. (COURTESY PHOTOS) good formula is to have 60% of your room be in a neutral color, 30% in a stronger color, and the last 10% for your boldest colored accessories.

You can get away with very vibrant shades of blue by pairing them with white.

After all, it’s a color combination that our eyes are used to seeing — think of white clouds in a blue sky. If you want your room to be energizing, decorating with one bold color and lots of black and white will give you the high-contrast look you need.

Estate Sale

ONLINE ESTATE SALE DECEMBER 2020 UNIVERSITY PARK PICK-UP

upestatesale.com • Fine Art • Furniture • Antique Clocks • David Roberts Prints 1st ed. • Lladro Figurines • Rockwell Miniature Houses • David Winter Miniature Cottages (Great for holiday decorating)

For balance and depth, use different, less-intense tones of your boldest color throughout the room.

Coordinate the rest of your home

While not every room in your home needs to have the same color scheme, it’s important that the colors flow naturally. For example, if your sitting room has green walls and white accents, the next room over could be mostly white with bright green accents.

Although every year sees new colors

come into fashion, try not to focus exclusively on what’s trending. A room with a well-balanced, aesthetically pleasing color scheme will always look great no matter the year.

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.

50 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

SPECIAL ADVERTISING CONTENT DAVE PERRY-MILLER REAL ESTATE

Alicia Schroeder lists impeccable HP home

BRIGGS FREEMAN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Limitless luxuries, timeless style

3607 Euclid Avenue, represented by LeeLee Gioia for $5,950,000 Gorgeous. Comfortable. Tasteful. These words best describe Alicia Schroeder’s new listing at 3415 Lindenwood Ave. (3415lindenwood.dpmre.com). The five-bedroom, 5½-bath home on an oversized corner lot just blocks from Abbott Park, Knox Street and the Katy Trail, is priced at $2,825,000.

Light and bright, classic yet current, thoughtfully finished and well laid out, this home checks all the boxes for today’s buyers. It offers multiple entertaining spaces and several spaces for work and school.

Newly constructed and first occupied late 2017, this custom home features fantastic millwork, hand laid wood flooring, three fireplaces, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances and is set up for whole-house automation and structured wiring. The primary suite boasts separate sitting room, split vanities, walk-in shower, soaking tub and outstanding closet space.

All secondary bedrooms feature sizable closets and en-suite baths as well.

For more information or to schedule a showing, contact Alicia at 214.709.0907 or alicia@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.

This is the home of a lifetime. Balanced, timeless and orderly, Neoclassic architecture has transcended time — and nowhere is that more evident than with this home of both solidity and comfort.

The luxuries are almost limitless in this four-bedroom, six-full-bath home and include an octagonal foyer with an inlaid marble floor; arched floor-to-ceiling windows; detailed millwork and wainscoting; a mahogany coffered-ceiling family room with stone fireplace; and chef’s kitchen with Viking range, Miele dishwashers and Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer.

Living is elegant and easy here. Multiple doors open to a screened porch overlooking the rear grounds and pool. The primary bedroom suite is on the second floor and offers its own sitting room, fireplace, restful bath and covered patio.

Even the pool’s form thoughtfully echoes the lovely arched openings found throughout the home.

Sited on nearly a half-acre in the heart of Highland Park, this special home is complemented by a spacious grassy side yard — ideal for play or gardening — and mature trees that border the rear of the property, offering excellent privacy.

3607 Euclid Avenue is represented by LeeLee Gioia for $5,950,000.

To see all the exceptional homes, high-rises, ranches and land offered by the No. 1 luxury brokerage in North Texas, visit briggsfreeman.com.

THE PERRY-MILLER STREIFF GROUP

EBBY HALLIDAY REALTORS

Stately Traditional in University Park

4137 Caruth Boulevard is being offered for $1,350,000.

This stately traditional home in the heart of University Park offers 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,850 square feet at a list price of $1,350,000. 4137 Caruth Boulevard is a beautiful colonial-era style home set upon a large 60x144 landscaped corner lot and features the primary bedroom on the first level.

Complete with granite and stainless kitchen with glass front cabinets and bay windows with views of the large backyard. The kitchen and breakfast area are open to the living room with hardwood flooring.

Two bedrooms plus a study nook are located on the second level. A covered walk leads to the oversized two-car garage with room for future upstairs expansion.

Recently ranked as the #2 team in DFW, the #4 team in Texas, and the #54 team in the Country. The Perry-Miller Streiff Group has over $158,000,000 in real estate sales/pendings at the beginning of November.

Contact Laura Michelle at 214.228.3854 for more information or visit 4137caruth.daveperrymiller.com for more details and images.

Ebby Expands into Oklahoma

Ebby Halliday, the largest residential real estate services company in Texas, has expanded into Oklahoma.

“We are so excited to announce that the Ebby Halliday Companies are open for business in Oklahoma,” says President & CEO Chris Kelly. “Ebby clients benefit from knowledgeable, respected agents and a team of professionals dedicated to making buying or selling a home or property one convenient experience. While our skilled agents help them navigate the market, our affiliated coreservices companies handle mortgage, insurance and title needs with the utmost care. We are thrilled to offer those looking to buy or sell in Oklahoma the same great service we have long been known for in North Texas.”

Kelly says exceptional recreational, farm, ranch and residential opportunities are abundant in Oklahoma and he is excited about introducing clients to all the state has to offer.

“We are so excited about assisting North Texans with their real estate needs in Oklahoma, as well as introducing our incredible company to those that already call the Sooner State home,” Kelly says.

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

ALLIE BETH ALLMAN

Allman Firm Leads in Estate Sales

ALLIE BETH ALLMAN

Allie Beth Allman & Associates Hits $2 Billion in 10 Months

Allie Beth Allman & Associates continues during 2020 to be a leader in selling the most luxury estates in Dallas County. The luxury leading firm represented both the sellers and buyers for some of the most sought-after properties in the area.

Here are two estates the Allman associates recommend.

The historic Neoclassical estate on prestigious Beverly Drive sits on almost an acre lot. The four-bedroom mansion at 3800 Beverly Dr. was built in 1922 by Hal Thompson an updated in 2000 by Cole Smith. This estate features elegant formals with fireplaces, a card room, two offices, a wine room and wet bar. The large kitchen has double islands and a breakfast bar. The adjacent family room has beamed ceilings and French doors that overlook the pool and backyard.

On almost 2 acres of gorgeous grounds in Preston Hollow, the six-bedroom estate at 5031 Deloache Ave. features a billiards room, wine cellar, gym, pool, sports court and putting green. The home has been transformed by architect Robert Trown with numerous living spaces, resort-style amenities and great wall finishes. The master suite has a two-story boutique-style closet. The outdoor living space is screened.

To find your estate, visit alliebeth.com/estates.

Last year Allie Beth Allman & Associates ended the year with $2 billion in sales. The impressive feat would seem hard to top this, but that’s exactly what the firm has done, accomplishing the goal before Halloween. And they did it during a global pandemic.

According to Keith Conlon, president of sales, all agents and staff worked together. When the virus took away tools like in-person meetings and open houses, they switched to new technologies and marketing efforts to better reach clients.

When the economy returned this summer, the firm was ready. While others grappled with restarting, the Allman team posted record sales months in the summer and the fall.

“Our agents refused to let events out of their control stop them from helping their clients,” President & CEO Allie Beth Allman said. “It’s a testament to our culture, and I’m so impressed with dedication they have shown.”

While the $2 billion mark is a tremendous accomplishment, the work doesn’t stop now. The Dallas market continues to boom. People are still flocking to the area for jobs, competitively priced homes and a business-friendly environment.

When they do, Allie Beth Allman & Associates will be ready to give them a luxury experience second to none.

ALLIE BETH ALLMAN

ALLIE BETH ALLMAN

Allie Beth Allman & Associates continues to be the leading luxury residential real estate firm in North Texas. The firm led all area brokerage firms with more than 25 percent of all transactions of homes valued at $3 million or more.

“We are very proud of how hard our associates have worked, helping our luxury clients buy and sell exceptional homes,” said Allie Beth Allman, president and CEO of the firm. “We’ve had tremendous sales during this very challenging year.”

Here are a few sales during 2020.

In Highland Park, 3421 Princeton Avenue closed, which is within walking distance of Armstrong Elementary. The home combines luxury with livability in an open floor plan designed for sophisticated entertaining. It features a unique wine cellar that adjoins a bar with leather ceilings. For fun, there is a golf simulator and a movie theater.

In prestigious Preston Hollow, a classic-style home at 6907 Stefani Dr also sold. The fourbedroom, modern home has three living areas in an open floor plan. The large kitchen has stainless-steel appliances, including a double oven. On the first level are the master suite, a study and guest bedroom.

The outdoor living space includes a covered patio and new pool.

To find your luxury home, visit alliebeth.com.

Contemporary style homes continue to resonate with people. These homes are anything but cookiecutter. The use of steel, concrete and glass in their designs, combined with clean lines throughout, creates unique homes.

If a contemporary-style home appeals to you, talk to these agents with Allie Beth Allman & Associates.

The French transitional custom home at 9110 Rockbrook Dr. blends traditional Austin stone exterior with timeless contemporary finishes. The five-bedroom home, designed by Richard Drummond Davis, has museum-finished walls and exquisite mill and tile work throughout. The first-floor owners’ suite has a vaulted ceiling with wood beams, a fireplace and private patio. The kitchen features a large island, marble countertops, Ann Sacks tile and Thermador professional appliances.

On nearly an acre adjacent to a nature preserve is a contemporary-style home at 6309 Wilderness Ct. The five-bedroom home has an open floor plan and oversized windows. The two-story dining room is perfect for sophisticated dinner parties. The living room has a fireplace and wet bar. The island kitchen features a Viking range, Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, a butler’s pantry, Miele oven, wine cooler and breakfast bar. The downstairs master suite has a luxurious bath and dual closets.

To find other homes, visit alliebeth.com.

Allman Firm Leads Luxury Home Sales

Contemporary Homes Are in Demand

parkcitiespeople.com | December 2020 51

SPECIAL ADVERTISING CONTENT

5335 Meaders Lane 6 Bedrooms | 6.2 Baths | 12,612 SqFt Offered For $10,250,000

S

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

ALLIE BETH ALLMAN URBAN 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.

ome good news from 2020, and our silver lining. Lisa Marais and Eric Steinhoff of Dallas are pleased to announce the arrival of their third son, Matthew Bennett Steinhoff. Matthew was born at 9:19 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. He weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces, and measured 20.25 inches in length. Welcoming Matthew are his two proud older brothers Connor and Blake, grandparents Lynn and Charles Marais of Johannesburg, South Africa, and Paul and Joan Steinhoff of Dallas. Excited uncles and aunts Graeme and Jacqui Marais, Jonathan and Erin Faflik, and Mark and Carrie Blankenship, as well as cousins Levi and Ashlee, are all celebrating Matthew’s arrival.

MATTHEW STEINHOFF

PHOTOGRAPHER:HENRIK OLUND - HENRIKOLUND.COM

C L ASSI FI EDS To place your ad in People Newspapers, please call us at 214-523-5239, fax to 214-594-5779, or e-mail to classified@peoplenewspapers.com. All ads will run in Park Cities People and Preston Hollow People and online.

Pre-payment is required on all ads. Deadline for our next edition is Monday, Nov. 30. People Newspapers reserves the right to edit or reject ads. We assume no liability for errors or omissions in advertisements and no responsibility beyond the cost of the ad. We are responsible only for the first incorrect insertion.

BURIAL PROPERTY

HOME SERVICES

Dina Taylor

Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Professional Organizer

2 cemetery lots in excellent location

(Fountain of Life). $30,000.

Send queries to

dmcham1933@gmail.com.

HOME SERVICES

EASILY ORGANIZED

American Roof Tile and Slate Company Specializing in Slate & Tile Roofs

RTASCO Advertise Here! www.easilyorganized.com

941-921-5066

CAMPS

call today!

Danny’s Custom Trees & Landscaping Woodchuck Firewood seasoned oak firewood available for delivery 214-534-4306

Locally Owned | Free Estimates | Park Cities References 1-800-464-3555 | Artasco199@gmail.com

E D U C AT I O N A L P R O G R A M S

R E A L E S TAT E

SENIOR LIVING & CARE

WATERFRONT PENINSULA

MOM NEEDS A COMPANION

1.26+/- Acre Middle Piece FOR SALE. East & West shorelines. Cedar Creek Lake.

Shai Ben-Yehoshua, Realtor 903-340-6159 benyehoshua@gmail.com

FOR SALE

100% Organic Cotton Masks realfaceimaging.com 214-449-3123 Sizes for Children & Adults!

Got something to sell?

Sell it right here in the

CLASSIFIEDS!

Look no further! I’m an experienced companion ISO of service in exchange for lodging (or minimal monetary rent) eshairnet55@gmail.com or text 217-552-6509

52 December 2020 | parkcitiespeople.com

For those ready for what’s next.

LIVE-STREAMING OPEN HOUSES ON BRIGGSFREEMAN.COM/LIVE

VIDEO TOURS ON BRIGGSFREEMAN.COM/TOUR

PRESTON HOLLOW

HIGHLAND PARK

LISA BESSERER / 214-543-2940 / lbesserer@briggsfreeman.com

POGIR / 214-244-3103 / pogir@briggsfreeman.com

DALLAS

UNIVERSITY PARK

MALINDA ARVESEN / 214-354-7029/ marvesen@briggsfreeman.com DAVID ARVESEN / 214-354-6142 / darvesen@briggsfreeman.com

KARLA TRUSLER / 214-682-6511 / ktrusler@briggsfreeman.com

BLUFFVIEW / DALLAS

NORTHERN HEIGHTS / DALLAS

VICKI FOSTER / 214-642-8966 / vfoster@briggsfreeman.com

FAISAL HALUM / 214-240-2575 / fhalum@briggsfreeman.com

GREENWAY PARKS

SEYMOUR, TEXAS / BAYLOR COUNTY / 3,266 ± ACRES

MADELINE JOBST / 214-906-3832 / mjobst@briggsfreeman.com

TYLER THOMAS / 214-718-2800 / tthomas@briggsfreeman.com

6026 Prestonshire Lane / $3,595,000

4508 Bowser Avenue #B / $465,000

8305 Catawba Road / $1,189,000

5510 Nakoma Drive / Sold / Listed for $1,510,000

4340 Fairfax Avenue / $3,950,000

3644 University Boulevard / $1,850,000

3510 Overbrook Drive / $2,275,000

Circle J&B Ranch / Price Upon Request

© MMXX Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. All Rights Reserved. An Equal Opportunity Company. Briggs Freeman Real Estate Brokerage, Inc. is independently owned and operated.