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Stormwater projects pass big rain test

Patty Kendrick, at 90, champions positive attitudes

A Woman’s Garden turns 25

News ......................................... 4

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

Wedding................................... 48

Crime ......................................... 8

Sports ...................................... 32

Living........................................ 50

Community .............................. 10

Schools .................................... 36

Obituary.................................... 53

Senior Living............................ 16

Society .................................... 44

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2 October 2022 | parkcitiespeople.com 1. REAL ESTATE: UP City Council OKs New, Smaller Snider Plaza Building Plan The University Park City Council greenlit plans for a smaller building proposed for the southeast corner of Snider Plaza, where Peggy Sue BBQ used to be.

The new plan calls for a two-story building instead of three and nine new surface parking spaces behind the building instead of an underground parking garage.

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2. SPORTS: Friday Night Lights Are Back (FILE PHOTO) Football is back. Make sure to check peoplenewspapers.com for game photo galleries and to follow the action.

3. SCHOOLS: HPISD Launches ELA Website Highland Park ISD set up an English Language Arts (ELA) website to give parents an overview of what students in grades K-8 will learn in each nineweek grading period.

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4. COMMUNITY: Big D Reads A crowd of 300 gathered on Sept. 1 at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library to launch Big D Reads, a volunteer-led community book club initiative in partnership with Communities Foundation of Texas, nonprofit publisher Deep Vellum, D Magazine Partners, and 50+ others. Big D Reads printed 30,000 copies of The Accommodation by Jim Schutze, which tells the mid-century history of Dallas, centered on the civic response to the bombing of Black residents’ homes in South Dallas.

5. NEWS: Part of Lakeside Drive Closed For Reconstruction The town of Highland Park’s Lakeside Drive reconstruction project, anticipated to wrap up in late spring 2023, includes work on wastewater pipeline and roadway improvements from Armstrong Avenue to Beverly Drive and landscape improvements to Lakeside Park.

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News

Each person said they suffered flooding in past storms that were far less intense. All reported they experienced no high-water issues during this unprecedented rain event.

Steve Mace

Before and after: Photographs near Caruth Park show how rising waters that reached homeowners’ yards in previous storms did not during a record deluge in August. (PHOTOS: COURTESY CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK) The Turtle Creek corridor needed cleaning up after parts of Dallas received up to 13 inches within 12 hours between Aug. 21 and 22.

(PHOTOS: TURTLE CREEK ASSOCIATION)

WHAT A DIFFERENCE UNDERGROUND DETENTION MAKES

City leaders pleased with how stormwater projects reduced flooding

By Rachel Snyder

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ark Cities leaders say recent stormwater projects helped stave off some of the worst runoff effects – even after recent record rainfall.

A late-in-the-month deluge made this August the wettest on record in Dallas-Fort Worth, breaking the previous record of 10.33 inches set in 1915, according to the National Weather Service office in Fort Worth. Dallas received anywhere from 1 inch of rain to nearly 13 inches within 12 hours between Aug. 21 and 22 alone.

University Park installed an underground detention structure in late 2020 to detain about 11 acre-feet of water under the field on the east side of Caruth Park. That equates to just over 3.5 million gallons.

Then, in April, the second phase of a multiyear project to improve the city’s stormwater system and reduce runoff in neighborhoods near Caruth Park was finished.

The project involved: Removing and replacing pipe along Southwestern Boulevard and Hillcrest Road; Constructing an inlet to channel runoff to the underground detention structure in Caruth Park; Adding a connection to the outlet on Hillcrest; Additional improvements to the stormwater system involving infrastructure under nearby sections of Colgate Avenue, Marquette Street, and Airline Road are expected to begin construction in 2023.

“Street flooding was contained within the curbs in the 3200-3300 blocks of Caruth, Colgate, and Marquette, and there was no street

flooding in the 7700-7900 blocks of Hillcrest.

Importantly too, we received no reports of water damage to the properties that back up to the Caruth Park pond in the 3400 block of Southwestern,” Steve Mace, the city’s marketing and communication director, said. “Since (the morning of Aug. 22), the city has received comments from several residents in these locations. Each person said they suffered flooding in past storms that were far less intense. All reported they experienced no high-water issues during this unprecedented rain event.”

The city, though, did have street flooding in locations outside the project area, including Turtle Creek and Purdue/Stanford, Lovers/ Westchester, and Amherst/Durham.

SMU also has improved its stormwater infrastructure.

“Over the last four years, the university has invested in an enhanced subsurface drainage

system and detention holding tanks, dramatically reducing the impact to campus streets and walkways during periods of high rainfall,” spokeswoman Nancy George said.

In Highland Park, town administrator Bill Lindley expects to have in place by early 2023 a Master Drainage Plan that would “identity, model, and prioritize proposed stormwater capital projects that will be incorporated into the Town’s 10-year Capital Improvement Plan.”

Turtle Creek Association CEO J.D. Trueblood said the August storm demonstrated the challenges of caring for an important community corridor.

“Park benches are full of trash and debris from being covered up during the stormwater surge,” Trueblood said. “All of this provides additional evidence the creek needs [to be] dredged and banks [need to be] stabilized.”

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Park Cities Crime Reports Aug. 8 - Sept. 4

Aug. 11 Reported at 7:47 a.m.: a crook got into a Ford F150 parked on the west side of Mi Cocina in Highland Park Village and took an iPad and a MacBook from inside.

Aug. 13 How easy was it for a crook to take various cards and more from a Tesla parked in the 4300 block of Lovers Lane before 1:50 p.m.? The Tesla was left unlocked.

Aug. 15 Reported at 3:05 p.m.: a sneaky shoplifter made off with a pair of dresses from The Conservatory in Highland Park Village by hiding them in a shopping bag and leaving the store with them.

Aug. 18 How easy was it for a burglar to get into a home in the 4200 block of Bryn Mawr Drive before 7 a.m. and take a $1,800 Celine tote bag, an $800 wallet, and $400 in cash?

The burglar got in through an unlocked door.

Aug. 20 Intruders got into a home in the 4200 block of Livingston Avenue before 6:30 p.m. and made off with thousands of dollars worth of jewelry and a Fossil wristwatch by claiming to be workers there to trim trees or work on plumbing issues.

Aug. 21 A sneaky stealer took a Kate Spade bag, water bottle, and Bible from a Ford F150 and Hyundai Tucson parked outside Cafe Brazil in the 6400 block of North Central Expressway.

Sept. 1 A stealer snatched two instruments and various sports equipment from a Dodge Ram in the 3600 block of Amherst Street at 6 a.m.

Aug. 28 Slow down! A careless driver hit a speed limit sign in the 4500 block of Mockingbird Lane then continued on at 9:05 p.m.

Sept. 2 Reported at 2:31 p.m.: a jerk took a knapsack, a MacBook Pro, lipstick, and even a Bible from a Jeep Cherokee in the 4000 block of Northwest Parkway.

Aug. 31 A crook broke into a Porsche Macan parked at a restaurant in the 6600 block of Hillcrest Avenue via the back seat passenger window and took a Louis Vuitton bag at 8:45 p.m.

A reckless driver hit a Mercedes Benz parked in a space near the Starbucks at Highland Park Village while parking in an adjacent spot, went inside the coffee shop to pick up a drink, then got back in an SUV and drove away at 7:45 p.m. Aug. 9.

Sept. 3 A stealer snatched a wallet, $300 in mixed currencies, a credit card, ID card, and library card from a GMC in the 3900 block of Shenandoah Avenue before 4:12 p.m.

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Aug. 8 A burglar broke into a BMW 750 parked outside the Hillstone restaurant in the 8300 block of Preston Road and took a briefcase, a Lenovo laptop, and a $450 Montblanc pen from inside at 9 p.m.

SKULDUGGERY of the MONTH: COFFEE CRASH

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Community

The “Miles of Motors” display at Planet Lincoln Dallas Love Field, including a VIP “Classic Car Soiree” on Sept. 1, served as a fundraiser for the Mark Cuban Suit Up Experience. (PHOTOS: CHRIS MCGATHEY AND COURTESY OF PLANET LINCOLN DALLAS LOVE FIELD)

THE THRILL STARTS WITH THE GRILLE AT PLANET LINCOLN Dallas dealership showcases rare private collection of classic Fords

By Chris McGathey Special Contributor

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massive collection of classic cars spanning decades made a brief but impressive appearance at Planet Lincoln Dallas Love Field before heading to auction.

Planet Lincoln partnered with Texas Collector Car Storage and Club and Mecum Auto Auctions to show off what they dubbed “Miles of Motors.”

The vehicles, once owned by the late collector and fellow Texan Rhett Butler, included the world’s largest private collection of Fords with models from the 1920s through the decades, from Lincoln Zephyrs to Ford Roadsters.

Butler, who died in 2021, found success ranching in Paraguay and, over the years, amassed a beloved collection of nearly 230 cars — largely old Fords — with his favorite being the years of 1933 and 1934, particularly three-window coupes.

The cars themselves range from wholly restored, in the process of restoration, to those in their original forms — exactly how Butler purchased them.

“Believe it or not, he purchased a majority of the vehicles in his collection from private sellers,” said Texas Collector Car and Storage and Club owner Tim Noe, who was on hand in late August to give guests the background on each vehicle.

Butler kept these vehicles in storage in a

Just the sheer slice of time this collection spans is impressive.

Kaleb Garcia

small Texas town of 600 people called Leakey.

“I think his plan was to restore all of them back to their original state, and most of them are,” Noe said. “They really are works of art.”

Planet Lincoln Dallas Love Field Managing Partner Kaleb Garcia said the true beauty of the collection must be seen in person.

“When the idea of hosting these first came to me conceptually, I said, ‘Yes, this going to be great,’” Garcia said. “But then I realized there are more than 200 cars in this collection. Just the sheer slice of time this collection spans is impressive.”

Luckily, Planet Lincoln has a multilevel parking garage. Most of the cars were displayed there. Three of the more immaculate vehicles were on display in the showroom.

Butler’s collection included rare automobiles, custom hot rods by master builder Jerry Kugel, vintage Woodies, legendary cars made

by Graham-Paige and Marmon, plus Mustangs, Thunderbirds, and early models from Chrysler, Buick, and Cadillac.

The cars were scheduled for auction in September at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas to be conducted by Mecum.

According to those close to him, Butler’s collection was his pride and joy, one of the things he loved most. He entrusted numerous talented individuals to help care for and ensure that his magnificent acquisitions were ready for his enjoyment. Considered a humble and private man, Butler was uninterested in flaunting his vehicles – his love and appreciation for the historic cars was the sole reason his collection existed.

“You can’t take it (the entire collection) in until you see it in person,” Garcia said. “We are just excited to host it and be a part of it.”

parkcitiespeople.com | October 2022

Rules to Ignore Recently, I went shopping at one of my favorite retailers, St. Bernard.

It’s a Dallas mainstay for winterwear appropriate for any locale from Breckenridge to St. Moritz.

I love their Patagonia parkas, but what I really adore are the casual dresses they carry that are perfect for daily errands or dinner with friends.

My latMICHELE VALDEZ est purchase put me at a crossroads.

While standing at home in front of my full-length mirror, I immediately noticed the new fit and flare was shorter than it looked when I slipped it on at the Lovers and Inwood boutique.

As a woman past her “sell by date,” I had to return it. Right?

How could I ignore the social conventions assigned to women of a “certain age”? You know, the implicit North Dallas “No Nos” like no dresses more than two inches above the knee, no locks longer than my neck, and no shorts above my thighs.

Over the years, I’ve heeded other fashion customs forbidding white shoes after Labor Day or before Memorial Day. But those rules apply to everyone.

At that moment, I felt singled out as a woman and because I’m old enough to have had a crush on Greg from The Brady Bunch.

If my husband doesn’t feel pressure to change his wardrobe as he ages, then why should I? My attire desires ignited my inner Muhammad Ali. I was suddenly fashion “woke.”

I went through my closet. I pulled my “youngest clothes” and began trying them on. Other than a few pieces that were too snug — thank you, Father Time — the young clothes looked pretty good on this old woman.

No, my legs are not as svelte as they once were, and my cleavage is not as close to my ears as it was in the ‘80s, but I liked the way I looked.

On Tom Ford’s life, I swore from the black bootie section of my closet that going forward, when it comes to clothing, I am firmly pro-choice.

For dinner out that evening in mid-September, I straightened my hair to hang past my shoulders (until the humidity got the best of it), strapped on a pair of white Jimmy Choo sandals, and swept off in my new short and sassy dress. And, when I went to bed, I said a prayer to St. Bernard.

Michele Valdez, a slightly compulsive, mildly angry feminist, hasbeen attorney, and volunteer, has four demanding adult children and a patient husband.

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Nine Decades of Smiles

90-year-old Park Cities stalwart offers life lessons in happiness

By Josh Hickman People Newspapers

Patty Kendrick enjoys talking about the commotion she noticed outside her University Park home on April 2.

“They had arranged a display that read, ‘Happy 90th Mz. Patty,’” she explained. “Before I knew it, I had a whole party in my front yard!”

Having a good, stable life with a good faith stands you through a lot of bumps and grinds in life.

Patty Kendrick Honoring her Park Cities roots, the bagpipers and Lads & Lassies performed, and August Ryan led a rendition of the Highland Park High School alma mater, with Patty singing all the words some 74 years after graduating.

The gathered students, friends, and neighbors then sang Happy Birthday, and the bagpipers played

Amazing Grace, leaving not a dry eye in the crowd.

“It was wonderful,” Patty said.

Her family had moved from Houston to Potomac Avenue when she was a little girl; she remembers walking to Armstrong Elementary School.

Her father, “Matty” Bell, a coaching legend, led the SMU Mustangs from 1935 to 1941 and 1945-49 and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 1955.

No stranger to sports, Patty played basketball and varsity tennis at Highland Park High School.

“I loved it,” she recalled. “You were exempt from exams if you had an A average.”

After graduating in 1948, she attended SMU and pledged Tri Delta.

“I was going to save the world, so I studied sociology,” she said. “I love SMU. I still go to all the games.”

She met her husband, Bill, at SMU. They married a week after graduation, and he started his career as a mechanical engineer.

Called into the Air Force, Bill moved with his young wife to Albuquerque, where he worked in

Patty Kendrick loves SMU, the Park Cities, and “looking for the best in anything or anybody.” She drew a large crowd in April as neighbors surprised her with a birthday celebration. (PHOTOS: COURTESY HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL)

special weapons. Civilian life returned two years later, with Bill working for Exxon Mobil in South Texas and Patty giving birth to two sons in King County Hospital.

After stints in several cities, the family returned to North Texas, moving to Plano in 1976.

“At that time, it was a little town of 74,000,” Patty said.

Eventually, Patty landed back in the Park Cities in a home constructed on the plot of her parents’ old family house.

“We had a good life,” she said,

recalling 62 years of marriage with Bill, who died in 2016. “He was a sweetheart.”

The secret to longevity and happiness?

“Having a good, stable life with a good faith stands you through a lot of bumps and grinds in life,” she said.

Grinds?

“I’ve gone through cancer,” Patty said. “It was scary.”

She also knows about service.

“I’ve been president of everything I’ve ever belonged to,” she said, chuckling, “and that’s good.

You’ve got to get involved.”

“My life has been a gift,” she concluded while talking about what brings happiness: “a positive attitude of looking for the best in anything or anybody — things that are productive and helpful to you and make you smile.”

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The Knox-Henderson bar is doing a pop-up series of sorts and has so far had pop-ups inspired by Friends, Family Guy, and The Office.

For its latest transformation – which followed the premiere of HBO’s new prequel series House of the Dragon – the bar is temporarily calling itself “Whipperfell.”

I made the journey to Whipperfell on opening night, and immediately upon entering, I saw the famous Iron Throne (just a replica, of course). This was the coolest part of the pop-up, and everyone else seemed to agree. People were taking numerous pictures, posing regally on the iconic piece from the show, and you bet I did, too, once it was my turn.

After snapping my pictures, I headed to the bar, where the menu was full of Game of Thrones-inspired fare. I ordered a Dothraki Burger and a White Walker from the cocktail menu, served by bartenders dressed as The Night’s Watch, which was a nice touch.

The burger was delicious. However, while the concept for the drink was clever (it had two blue jellybeans in it as a nod to the icy blue eyes of the White Walkers in

the show), I expected it to be more flavorful or at least more appealing in its presentation. It seemed just poured into a cup, like something at Cicis Pizza.

Basically, it felt like King Joffrey decorated the bar rather than Tyrion, whom we all know would be the one more up to the task.

Everything else fell short, too.

The decor left much to be desired. The quality of the Game of Thrones pictures, memorabilia, and merch spread throughout could’ve been amped up a little more.

A fair amount of the decorations were just pictures of GOT characters with some quotes underneath.

Basically, it felt like King Joffrey decorated the bar rather than Tyrion, whom we all know would be the one more up to the task.

Don’t get me wrong; you can still have fun at the Whipperfell. Order some good food, see if you can pick out a better drink than I did, mingle with other fans of the show, and, of course, take a photo on the Iron Throne.

But, if you’re wondering if your expectations will be exceeded by the pop-up, my answer is: “Not today.”

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All About Highland Park Village

Ray Washburne to give keynote address during Preservation Park Cities Luncheon

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FROM LEFT: Tish Key and Alisa Sell are the chairs for this year’s Preservation Park Cities Distinguished Speaker Luncheon, which will focus on the historic Highland Park Village shopping center with co-owner Ray Washburne as keynote speaker. (PHOTOS: COURTESY PRESERVATION PARK CITIES, SHARON ADAMS, AND HIGHLAND PARK VILLAGE)

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When it comes to landmarks in the Park Cities, Highland Park Village is likely top of mind, so it makes sense that it will be the focus of Preservation Park Cities’ upcoming Distinguished Speaker Luncheon.

Highland Park Village president Ray Washburne, who spoke about the origin of the popular shopping center at Preservation Park Cities’ first Distinguished Speaker luncheon in 2012, will return to keynote this year’s event – set for 11:30 a.m. Oct. 17 at the Dallas Country Club.

Washburne and his wife, Heather, and Stephen and Elisa Summers bought the historic, landmark shopping center in 2009. Since then, notable projects around the Village have included renovating Building 100 on Preston Road in early 2019. The exterior was drastically modified to reflect the rest of Highland Park Village’s architectural style. Aesthetic touches incorporated into the building, constructed in 1965, included Spanish tile, wooden balconies, and other façade details. Along with newly installed fountains at the entrances along Preston Road, an

extensive resurfacing project to fully brick the parking lot is underway.

“Highland Park Village is such a treasure in the Park Cities and a destination for not only residents but to visitors from all over the world,” said Tish Key, who’s co-chairing this year’s luncheon with Alisa Sell. “The Washburnes and the Summers have been renovating and upgrading the Village over the years, making it one of the premier shopping destinations in the United States. Attendees will hear the history of the village and a wonderful illustration of the journey to make it that.”

The Distinguished Speaker Luncheon is the largest fundraiser for Preservation Park Cities, which seeks to preserve and promote the history, architecture, aesthetics, and cultural traditions of the Park Cities.

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SCHOOLING DOESN’T END AT RETIREMENT

Communities provide residents with lifelong learning opportunities

By Caroline Neal

Special Contributor

C

hildren in Texas are not the only ones taking new classes this fall. Their grandparents and great-grandparents are joining in the fun.

To reduce cognitive decline and increase social engagement amongst their residents, such Dallas retirement communities as CC Young, Juniper Village at Preston Hollow, The Preston of the Park Cities, and Everleigh Forestwood prioritize lifelong learning.

CC Young and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of North Texas recently entered a three-year partnership and began offering OLLI classes at CC Young.

“We are happy to bring what is a very established lifelong learning program over to a new group of residents who are ready and open for it,” said OLLI’s senior director Stephanie Reinke.

CC Young residents and others in Dallas can take a variety of courses, including “Rise and Fall of the Republic of Texas,” “Opera Basics: Its Components,” and “Works of Toni Morrison,” without the stress of homework, tests, grades, or the pursuit of a degree.

Jennifer Griffin, vice president of engagement at CC Young, said the courses will foster “interest” and “mental and emotional stimulation.”

Reinke hopes the courses inspire residents to learn, form connections, and discuss common interests.

“It’s kind of like a second family you become with the OLLI members,” Reinke said. “You have that shared passion for

Filmmaker Miles Hargrove talks to residents at The Preston of the Park Cities in 2021 about his first documentary, Miracle Fishing. (PHOTO: COURTESY THE PRESTON OF THE PARK CITIES) Classes from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of North Texas cover a wide range of topics including playing the organ. (PHOTO: COURTESY OLLI AT UNT) learning, and they become great friends doing it.”

Other communities have developed educational and enrichment programs. Juniper Village at Preston Hollow has Juniper University, and The Preston of the Park Cities, a Watermark Retirement Communities-managed property, has Watermark University.

“Programs that focus on enhancing the mind, body, and spirit are not unusual in senior living communities,” Ke’o Velasquez said. The former executive director of The Preston of the Park Cities recently left to join Forefront Living.

Michelle Wingfield, executive director of Juniper Village, said Juniper University helps residents to continue growing as individuals

with classes ranging from house plant basics to senior fraud to UV safety.

You have that shared passion for learning, and they become great friends doing it.

Stephanie Reinke Participation was slow at the beginning, but the educational talks and activities soon grew in popularity, she said. “Word of mouth got a hold of it, and people got excited about it.”

Everleigh Forestwood is focusing on physical wellbeing. In addition to art and cooking classes, group therapy, and talks about the aging brain, Everleigh puts on daily fitness classes, including Zumba, aqua cardio, and SilverSneakers.

Lifestyle Coordinator Kailee Dougherty said these classes foster “a sense of community.” For Dougherty, lifelong learning creates the opportunity to try different activities.

“Even if they’re not learning something educational per se,” Dougherty said, “they’re still learning something or doing something different, which I think is actually really healthy for an older person to not be stuck in the same habits every single day.”

Belmont Village, Photographer Honor Veterans, Preserve Stories

By Caroline Neal

Special Contributor Howard Greenlee, a Navy veteran who joined in 1954 and now lives at Belmont Village Senior Living Turtle Creek, stood in front of the white sheet as Thomas Sanders takes his picture.

“Look at me for a few more,” Sanders said. “That’s good.”

Sanders, photographer and author of The Last Good War: The Faces and Voices of World War II, travels to Belmont Village Senior Living communities taking pictures of veterans –– both residents and staff members –– for Belmont’s American Heroes Portraits of Service project.

Begun in 2008, the project originally focused on World War II veterans. Today, the project also includes those who served in the Vietnam War and the Korean War. Sanders, whose grandfather is a World War II veteran, starts by photographing the veterans against a white background. Then, in post

Thomas Sanders photographs Howard Greenlee. (PHOTO: CAROLINE NEAL) production, he replaces the white backdrop with “images from their war experience.”

If the veterans have photos of themselves from their service, he’ll

superimpose one into the background.

“My goal is just to capture as much personality as I can,” Sanders said.

Patricia Will, founder and CEO of Belmont Village, said this project was started to highlight the importance of veterans and their stories.

“One of the things that we all realize as a society now is that we ought to be spending every part of everyday honoring the men and women who serve us so selflessly in the armed forces,” Will said, “and we also need to be capturing the stories of their service.”

In addition to the photographs, Belmont includes descriptions of the veterans’ experiences.

“As you move forward in time, the nature of the experiences is different,” Will said, “and we want to be sure that we don’t lose the stories that go with these incredible images.”

Lorena Grimes, director of communications, interviews the veterans. She first asks what branch of service they were in and the highest rank they received. She then asks them to tell their story “however they want to share it with me.”

“We kind of leave it as an open

conversation,” Grimes said.

For the project, Sanders also photographs Belmont staff members who are veterans. Will said this “creates a certain unique camaraderie between those team members who served in the military and residents who served in the military.”

Kate Marshall, the memory programs coordinator at Belmont, served as a military police officer and later in the reserves. Marshall can connect with residents about their time in the military, adding that she always introduces herself to new residents who are veterans.

Marshall believes this project allows people to “understand the sacrifices that they and their families made.”

Recognizing that some veterans may not have told their story in the past, Sanders sees this project as an opportunity to “preserve history.”

“It’s important to honor them and interview them and give them the opportunity to tell their story,” Sanders said.

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Songs & Smiles Delivers Joy to Memory Care Patients, Caregivers Music bridges communication divides, sparks recognition in those with dementia

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Lyrics floated through the air, voices joined in harmony, and laughter echoed around the room.

The scene exudes joy, though the location could be a bit surprising: a memory care facility.

Still, this is the norm for one of these events – a Songs & Smiles singalong, led by director of songs Eric Kolb.

Songs & Smiles, founded in 2017, aims to strengthen family connections during the difficult Alzheimer’s journey. To do so, the organization leads singalongs at memory care facilities, acknowledging the tremendous power of music to bring people together and spark recognition among dementia patients.

Sheryl and Eric Kolb first had the idea for Songs & Smiles while caring for family members who had dementia, namely Sheryl’s grandmother Olive and mother Trish.

“It was really hard for Sheryl to visit her mom or to have a normal conversation,” Eric said.

“But if there was music playing or someone singing, it became an easy visit. We want other families to have easy visits too.”

Visit songsandsmiles.com/ singalongs-library/ to see a recording of a Songs & Smiles singalong.

Eric Kolb sings to a group of residents. (PHOTO: BRAD NEWTON) The first Songs & Smiles event occurred at a birthday party for Trish in 2017.

Initially, the Kolbs had no plans to continue with the events. Still, now the organization travels to various memory care facilities throughout the area, organizes family photo sessions, and even publishes its dementia-friendly magazine.

John Ponder, executive director of Songs & Smiles, first became

involved with the organization through his friendship with the Kolb family. He admires the organization for not only helping patients but their caregivers as well.

“Eric’s main thrust was not to cure Alzheimer’s but to help the people who take care of those with Alzheimer’s have some relief and some method of dealing with their stress,” Ponder said.

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featuring familiar songs such as Take Me Out to the Ball Game and You Are My Sunshine.

Eric, who has been singing since he was a child and used to sing the National Anthem at Texas Rangers games, broadcasts the words on a screen for residents and visitors to join in the singing.

“Putting the lyrics up adds an extra layer of connection,” Eric said. “It gives everyone a deeper

level of competence and comfort to sing along.”

Rosa Yurko, life enrichment director of Iris Memory Care of Turtle Creek, appreciates Songs & Smiles for the joy it brings residents.

“Our residents love the program,” Yurko said. “Eric is so present with them and just so charismatic.”

Recently, Songs & Smiles received a $6,000 bi-annual grant from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. The organization plans to use the money to bolster its in-person singalong program, replace old equipment, and plan community events to reach beyond memory care communities.

“Eighty percent of people with dementia are not living in facilities; they’re with somebody at home,” Kolb said. “This AFA grant will help us reach those people.”

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At 80, Amateur Talent Scout Can’t Stop Planning Productions

By Karen Chaney

Special Contributor As a child in Taiwan, Teresa Yu set up a unique barter system.

“I’d hear popular songs on the radio, and I’d tell friends to sing parts, and if they followed my commands, they got candy,” the amateur talent scout recalled.

She branched into stage direction, tweaked the the Chinese translation of Grimm’s Fairy Tales, and asked her grammar school classmates to read her rewrites.

Her affinity for performing arts has kept her company all her life, and as she kicks off her eighth decade, she looks to her peers at the Edgemere Retirement Community to sustain her creative spirit.

Drawn by its Tuscan architecture, range of care options, and proximity to her son’s family in

Richardson, Yu moved there in August 2018 but soon noticed a void.

“When I came here, every Tuesday, we had a program, maybe a lecturer or an outside performer,” Yu said. “I thought, ‘This is very passive. Why don’t we just start a show by the residents for the residents?’”

She developed an Edgemere Follies variety show and recruited participants by approaching co-members of Edgemere Choir and posting a casting call sheet on the community bulletin board.

When people seemed unsure about their talents being stage-worthy, Yu rebutted, “Don’t worry about it. Since we don’t charge people, they can’t ask for their money back.”

The first year was a rollicking success, and Yu was happily planning the 2020 show when

the pandemic prompted a pivot to video.

By 2021, the show was live again, and Yu invited Edgemere team members to perform, too.

With the 2022 show in the books, Yu has begun brainstorming and scouting talent for next year.

When residents or staff members cross Yu’s path, she imagines them in her next production.

“I’m going to ask him to be in the show,” she said, leaning forward in a conspiratorial whisper, as a potential cast member walked by during an interview this summer. “I thought he could sing Tradition from Fiddler on the Roof.”

Yu said that although she is getting older by the minute, the show must go on. “I thought, ‘I’m 80; I’m too old to do this,’ but I really cannot stop myself.”

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Give Caregivers a Break

Respite ministries help by offering dementia patients activities

By Evelyn Wolff

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For those navigating the diagnosis of the early stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease for a family member still living at home, there is a need to come up to the surface just to catch a breath.

However, the caregiver might not know where to turn for respite from the day-today stress and responsibilities.

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We serve those who don’t have access to this elsewhere.

Ann Rosenzweig “My mom lived a very full life,” Rosenzweig said. “She was one of the smartest people I have ever known, but we did not know what was needed to keep her from declining.”

Ann’s discoveries for her mother led her to form a Caregiver’s Day Out at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

On the first and third Thursdays of each month, trained volunteers gather to provide a safe and stimulating environment to give the caregivers a break.

“We serve those who don’t have access to this elsewhere,” she explained. “We currently have 10 volunteers and five participants who have early to mid-stage dementia.”

The morning always includes music.

“Music gets to their core,” Rosenzweig explained. “It helps them move. People who can’t complete a sentence can sing every word to a song.”

A recent Thursday morning began with

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FROM LEFT: Volunteers Michelle Meredith, Gil Gilbert, Lisa Hammond, Danna Jackson, Ann Rosenzweig, and Sandra Gilbert. (PHOTO: EVELYN WOLFF) Mike Frankel — think Dick VanDyke in Mary Poppins — beating the tambourine with his feet and squeezing out songs from the 1950s and 1960 on his accordion.

Carolyn A. Dobson, a neurologic music therapist with board certification in music therapy and as an advanced activity professional, has also visited and demonstrated how the rhythm in music stimulates the brain to respond and improve cognitive function.

To support physical health, Allison Atwood from the Moody Family YMCA in the Park Cities brought her high energy, smiles, and fun to the group with chair exercises.

“It’s an easy activity for people to join even if they are late because it’s not always

easy to get someone up and out the door,” Rosenzweig said.

Most mornings also include a fun activity or craft.

“We see a vast spectrum of what people are able to do, so it’s a challenge to keep the individual engaged at their level,” Rosenzweig added. “Pairing an individual with a volunteer helps. For example, we usually end our mornings with bingo. One lady who had not been receiving any regular socialization did not know how to play. Now she can play by herself.”

The baby of her own family, Rosenzweig, has always had a place in her heart for older adults. Caring for the elderly has grown to be a passion for her.

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APP SEEKS TO MAKE EATING HEALTHY SIMPLE

Bitewell merges food commerce and health technology

By Rachel Snyder

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ave dietary restrictions or just want to eat healthier?

An app piloted in Dallas seeks to make ordering food that meets your needs easier by allowing people to shop for restaurant meals, groceries, and meal kits for selections curated to users’ food preferences and health goals.

After downloading the Bitewell app, users complete a survey to provide their diet, allergen information, and nutritional goals.

The app’s algorithm suggests foods available at nearby restaurants and recipes with ingredients sold at local supermarkets.

Meals and products on the app receive a food health score that estimates how well a food item will likely fit users’ personalized needs.

“Some restaurants that are very large chains will share calorie information with you, and if you have a very health-conscious restaurant, they’ll let you know if it’s gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian. That’s about it,”

Bitewell co-founder Samantha Citro Alexander said. “The work became how do we uncover that data and build up a database of information so that we can put that info into the people’s hands so that every person has the power to make the right choices for their body when it comes to food.”

Her team began building a database of information from restaurants more than a year ago and developed the app with the help of dietitians and nutritionists.

“Many of our restaurant and grocery partnerships come through our delivery partnerships. So, for example, we work with delivery.com as a restaurant delivery partner, so they gave us access to lots and lots of different restaurants that live on our platform,” Citro Alexander said.

Citro Alexander, a corporate strategy executive formerly of Estee Lauder Companies and Bridgewater, founded Bitewell with food entrepreneur Chris Fanucchi.

“There is no existing category for the service Bitewell provides, and that’s an exciting space for our team to play in,” she said.

“We’re a food health company, and we’re

It turns out I was lactose intolerant.

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“The Apple App Store categorizes us as a health company. We’re the only food app categorized as a health company,” Fanucchi said.

Citro Alexander’s work on Bitewell was inspired by her struggles with food allergies

and dietary restrictions.

“When I was 12 years old, I lost 25% of my body weight in six months,” she said. “It turns out I was lactose intolerant. And my family’s diet (heavy in cheese and milk products) was not working for my body.”

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Uniting People Through Presents

Sarah-Allen Preston founded Afloat to elevate the gift-giving game in Dallas

By Maria Lawson

started a waiting list for retailers to get on while we’re building out the product,” Preston said.

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Sarah-Allen Preston splits her time between Dallas and Kansas City to run Afloat, a mobile app that connects users with local businesses for gifting on demand.

The idea for Afloat came after one of her sons needed an openheart surgery at birth, and she split with her husband just a year later. She was an event planner who understood the importance of celebrating relationships and connections, but after encountering this adversity, she understood it on a more personal level.

“Through both of those experiences, I really realized how important connection, in the supportive aspect of the word, is,” Preston said.

She came away feeling gratitude for and connection to those around her and founded Afloat to bottle this connection and share it with members of her community through their dark times and “sparkly times.”

“I wanted to be able to make that outreach and that action of sending the gift much easier for people, and much more enjoyable,” Preston said. “Bringing in the local businesses obviously feels great, so it’s been a really fun

I wanted to be able to make that outreach and that action of sending the gift much easier for people, and much more enjoyable.

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Sarah-Allen Preston’s Afloat app helps users find and arrange delivery of locally sourced gifts in Dallas and Kansas City. (PHOTOS: COURTESY SARAH-ALLEN PRESTON) product to build.”

When ordering on Afloat, customers start by opening the app and choosing whether they want to shop in Dallas or Kansas City. With Dallas being the location of Preston’s alma mater, SMU, and Kansas City being where her sons live, it made sense for her to pursue it in both places.

After choosing which city they want to buy in, shoppers see a list

of gifts from local businesses that sell baked goods, flowers, gift boxes, Pilates classes, clothing, and other items and services to fit about any price range. Once the gift is selected and paid for, a contracted Alto driver obtains the gift from the business and brings it directly to the recipient.

Afloat has grown into a team of 10 employees, most of whom work in Dallas, where the company is

headquartered. Afloat’s Dallas city lead, Sarah Oliver, was friends with Preston in college and got on board with the brand in its early stages.

“Initially, [Oliver] went around to the stores and explained the products and the process and got some fantastic ones on, and then once we went live, we actually through word of mouth just had an influx of requests that we now

Afloat isn’t stopping here. Preston aims to continue to improve the company’s e-commerce experience while growing with retail partners to build the best gifting experiences on both sides of the marketplace. Once the company nails that, she plans to expand throughout Texas and eventually outside markets.

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Reducing Furniture Waste in Dallas

CouchCycled partners pick up, repair, and resell secondhand pieces

By Rachel Snyder

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates about 9 million tons of furniture get tossed each year – or about 5% of everything brought to landfills.

CouchCycled is helping Dallasites bring new life to their pre-owned pieces by picking up gently used couches, sectionals, and armchairs, then refurbishing, cleaning, and reselling them. The business serves Dallas, Plano, and surrounding suburbs.

It’s funny to think that we got into this with no previous experience (selling furniture), but that being said, the mission itself was a big motivator for getting into it.

Roman Pennell After those who want their items removed fill out a form online, the CouchCycled team schedules a pickup time, then inspects, cleans, and repairs the pieces in the warehouse before reselling them online. A portion of pickup fees and sales profits go to

the Dallas Furniture Bank. CouchCycled also donates pieces they can’t resell that are still in usable condition.

“We don’t do any reupholstery or anything because that’s really going to directly impact the ability to keep the furniture affordable, and so what we usually do with those items that still have a good amount of life left – those are the ones that we’ll clean and repair and resell,” co-owner Roman Pennell said.

“Other items, like maybe a floral coach that’s 20 years old, still very sturdy – we may not be able to resell that, but it still has a good amount of life left. That’s something that we know families in need can still benefit from.”

Pennell and fellow co-owner Andrew Muniz, who have backgrounds in software sales, came up with the concept last summer.

“We started by looking at furniture flipping, so we purchased furniture on Facebook marketplace that we would then clean and repair,” Pennell said. “While that was lucrative, one of the things that we noticed is that it wasn’t actually doing anything to reduce furniture waste.”

The items they were buying would have been purchased and used by someone else, he explained. Getting furniture that would have gone to a landfill took pivoting to a new business model.

Pennell said the ability to help reduce furniture waste and give back to their community was their motivation for using their sales experience in a new way with CouchCycled.

“One of the things that I liked working for software sales organizations is that they are

CouchCycled picks up Dallasites’ gently used couches, sectionals, and more, then refurbishes, cleans, and resells them. (PHOTOS: COURTESY COUCHCYCLED, MARY CLARE LOCOCO PHOTOGRAPHY)

very progressive in putting employees, putting others, putting the environment – putting those first is something that they really prioritize,” he said. “It’s funny to think that we got into this with no previous experience (selling furniture), but that being said, the mission itself was a big motivator for getting into it.”

In the future, Pennell said he hopes to increase their online marketplace, provide a physical space where people can browse their items (their warehouse in Plano is primarily used for storage), and expand further into furniture consignment.

“We want to make sure that we are really becoming a trusted source for used furniture in the area,” he said.

A LL A B O U T C O U C H CYC L E D To schedule a pickup time for your furniture or browse their pieces for sale, visit couchcycled.com or call or text 469-599-4481.

Many couches, sectionals, or armchairs can be removed for free, but items that are older, seriously damaged, or stained may be subject to a removal fee.

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Hate Meetings?

Dick Massimilian offers ideas for making them much better

By William Taylor

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Can anyone lead great meetings?

Dick Massimilian, a leadership coach from Highland Park, insists anyone can.

“Leading effective meetings isn’t complicated,” he said. “It simply requires a willingness to value other people’s time as you do your own and to invest time in treating people’s presence and attention as a gift, not as an entitlement.”

Massimilian provides more specifics in his books, including How to Lead an Effective Meeting (and get the results you want), and, co-authored with vascular surgeon Dr. Ron Blumoff, a Doctor’s Edition of the same title.

It simply requires a willingness to value other people’s time as you do your own and to invest time in treating people’s presence and attention as a gift, not as an entitlement.

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America, Europe, and Asia, according to rdmassimilian.com.

His website also touts his experience in the technology, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, and financial services industries with clients such as Hewlett Packard, Xerox, Corning, Diamondback Energy, Oasis Petroleum, Johnson & Johnson, Bristol Myers Squibb, JP Morgan Chase, HSBC, Merrill Lynch, and UniCredit Banca.

“Well-run organizations have well-run meetings,” Massimilian said. “But no one teaches us how to run effective meetings.”

So, what are three quick tips for running better meetings?

Massimilian offered these: 1. Purpose and intended results.

To lead an effective meeting, you must be crystal clear about what you want to achieve. No one will understand your objectives unless you do.

What do you want to accomplish?

How will you know you did?

2. Agenda. The heart of your meeting is the agenda. A well-done agenda doesn’t guarantee you’ll lead a great meeting, but your chances of leading a successful meeting without one are slim to none. Don’t lead a meeting without an agenda.

3. Invitation. Invitation is about setting the stage and teeing up what you want to get done. State the purpose of the meeting clearly and directly in the invitation. People need to know what you intend to accomplish and why you are requesting their time.

CHECK IT OUT How to Lead an Effective Meeting (and get the results you want)

By Dick Massimilian

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Sports

SCOTS WR LILLY CONTINUES FAMILY TRADITION, ONLY ON OFFENSE Fleet-footed slot receiver overcomes injuries to earn starting spot

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

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ike many teenage athletes, Beau Lilly finds himself regaled by tales from his grandfather about glory days on the gridiron.

But when your grandfather is Dallas Cowboys legend and Hall of Fame defensive lineman Bob Lilly, those historical anecdotes are more interesting – and relevant – than most.

The Highland Park receiver might play a different position, but he still embraces the connection to a name that will forever be at the

I feel pride in having the Lilly name.

Beau Lilly forefront of Texas football lore.

“He tells me a lot of stories and gives me tips about stuff that helped him when he was playing,” said Beau Lilly, a senior who has become a key contributor as a slot receiver for the Scots.

Highland Park senior Beau Lilly has emerged as a dependable option at inside receiver. (PHOTO: MELISSA MACATEE) That role has come with injury-related challenges. Lilly was sidelined for his entire freshman season, and then a pulled hamstring suffered during the spring after his sophomore campaign

set him back again.

Lilly is happy to be fully healthy for his senior year — especially given his close bond with quarterback Brennan Storer — and has gained a valuable

perspective now that he’s finally able to showcase his skills.

“Sometimes things are out of your control,” Lilly said. “I’m just focused on making every catch and block I can to help the

team win. I’m grateful for every down I play.”

Lilly had just five receptions for 30 yards last season. However, he made his mark as a sprinter during track and field season last spring for the Scots. He finished second in the 100 meters at the District 13-5A meet and helped the Scots reach regionals in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays alongside football teammates Jay Cox and Grayson Schrank.

“Beau is a talented receiver who has track speed and great hands,” said HP head coach Randy Allen.

“He works very hard at running precise routes. He can make the tough catches.”

Lilly hopes to play college football after graduation but doesn’t feel pressure from his pedigree. He cites his father, Bob Lilly Jr., who played football at TCU — just like Bob Sr. — but has since carved a successful legacy as an entrepreneur and philanthropist.

“I feel pride in having the Lilly name,” he said. “I’ll do my best to carry it on through football, but if not, then I’ll try to live up to it through something else.”

Digging Defense: Finally Given Her Chance, Winford Lifts Lady Scots

Despite commuting from Nevada, Texas, senior libero feels right at home at HP

By Todd Jorgenson

to have a voice.”

Winford’s emergence has hardly been a surprise. She verbally committed to Georgia Tech in May and received multiple preseason accolades even before her Lady Scots debut.

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Despite being relegated to the junior varsity squad in 2021 because of transfer eligibility rules, the libero became a leader in practice and off the court.

“She raised the level of intensity in that gym. She played against our starters all season, which helped us tremendously,” said HP head coach Michael Dearman.

“She established so much respect with her teammates.”

Winford lives in Nevada, a Collin County town about 35 miles northeast of the Park Cities. When she transferred to HP, where her father works as a school counselor, she was ruled ineligible for one year by the District Executive Committee.

The UIL upheld that decision on appeal.

That was tough for Winford. The offensive MVPPCP_Oct2022_Banner-Final-revised3.pdf in District 13-4A as a sopho1 9/2/2022 more at Community High School stood out on the Dallas-area club circuit and

She raised the level of intensity in that gym.

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Highland Park libero Zoe Winford didn’t play last season after transferring from Nevada Community. (PHOTO: CHRIS MCGATHEY) had elite college programs recruiting her.

Yet, she wasn’t permitted to play varsity volleyball at HP. she insisted on not allowing her 1:48:02 But PM disappointment to affect her attitude, instead focusing on individual and team

development while preparing for her senior year. Specifically, she focused on her preferred libero spot after playing multiple positions at Community.

“I’m a very competitive person,” Winford said. “As a libero, I feel like you have

“She gets balls up and reads so well, but she brings a defensive mindset to the team that hasn’t been there,” Dearman said.

“She’s taken over that back row and made everyone around her better.”

Her contributions have been worth the wait for the Lady Scots. With nine seniors playing key roles and following a stellar nondistrict campaign, they aspire to earn a District 7-6A title and make a deep postseason run.

“I’m surrounded by so many more athletes. The culture is different. Our goals here are so much higher,” Winford said.

“I was really excited during the summer. I knew we were going to be good.”

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Siblings Help Scots Make a Splash in Inaugural Season Club experience helps HP find immediate success in water polo

By Todd Jorgenson People Newspapers

For seniors such as Roman Duong, Turner Melley, and Luka Zivaljevic, the addition of a Highland Park water polo team provides a timely opportunity to compete for their school.

The inaugural season also offers the trio a chance to play alongside their younger brothers on a team that features three sets of siblings comprising almost half of its varsity roster.

We’re setting the bar pretty high.

Luka Zivaljevic “It was a big game-changer,” Zivaljevic said. “I’ve always wanted to represent Highland Park in water polo.”

With the UIL sanctioning water polo for the first time this fall, HP is taking advantage thanks to a wealth of players with extensive experience on the local club circuit.

They hope that pedigree translates into a successful debut for the Scots and a foundation for future prosperity as more students, not just swimmers, become involved.

“We have high expectations,” Zivaljevic said. “We’re setting the bar pretty high.”

Starting a new program yields plenty of firsts. The players even got to help design the program’s logo and pick out equipment.

Sibling pairs on Highland Park’s inaugural boys water polo team include, from left, Roman Duong and Jacob Duong, Ivan Zivaljevic and Luka Zivaljevic, and Jake Melley and Turner Melley. (PHOTO: CHRIS MCGATHEY) The siblings agree that having their brothers as teammates is beneficial, even if the intensity of their bonds through the sport varies.

“At the dinner table, we always talk about it,” said Ivan Zivaljevic, Luka’s younger brother. “When we’re in the water next to each other, we always try to swim faster or push each other.”

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younger brother, Jacob, don’t communicate as frequently about water polo outside the pool.

“We choose not to because when we go from a game to home, we just want to relax,” Duong said. “Me and Jacob, we know where our levels are at. I can trust him.”

The HP program might technically be in its infancy, but multiple athletes have already garnered attention from the National Team Selection Camp sponsored

by USA Water Polo.

Last year, Can Caglar became the first player from HP to receive a college scholarship in the sport. Caglar, who was a swimmer for the school, is now a goaltender at Loyola Marymount University in California.

After wrapping up the regular-season schedule, the Scots will begin postseason play in mid-October with the goal of qualifying for the first-ever UIL state tournament.

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Schools

BEHIND THE SCENES OF RAIDER MEDIA NEWS

Middle school journalists inform, entertain their classmates

By Rachel Snyder

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aider Media News entertains and informs the Highland Park Middle School community with a weekly campus-wide show, complete with an in-house band.

The eighth-grade broadcast journalism students produce the 20-minute news shows to be broadcast at 11:25 each Friday morning.

The 2022-2023 school year marks the second year the students have the potential to earn high school credit from the class as well.

“We noticed that there was a desire for the students to create a film class or something to do with this kind of media, video media,” James Jenkins said.

He teaches broadcasting and intro to digital media at the middle school and helped start the broadcast with former HPMS teacher Aaron Cappotelli. “It really started off as a film class, but eventually, we were like, ‘Let’s make a broadcast.’”

Jenkins said former McCulloch Intermediate and Highland Park Middle School principal Laurie Hitzelberger supported the vision.

“She said, ‘You know what, we’re building a whole new wing; let’s go ahead and build a structure that you guys can use for what you want to do,’” he said.

“We’re trying our best to keep on the line of it being entertaining – entertaining, but also informative about what’s going on around them.”

The process for creating each show starts at the beginning of the week with a pitch meeting where students brainstorm ideas for the broadcast. “ We figure out what our theme is going to be; we look and see what’s going on in the world, what kind of holidays are coming up, what kind of events are coming up,” Jenkins said.

Student James Broer sees that collaboration as “one of the most fun parts – everyone pitches in their ideas for the segments.”

From there, Broer said that students get to filming, going out to do interviews, and editing. “I think one of the reasons I like it so much is just because it’s kind of like a work environment.”

Broer added he’d like to work in radio eventually.

Regardless of students’ future career plans, they learn to work under deadline pressure.

“Every week, no matter what, it has to be out on Fridays,” said student Aydin Ozkaya, who hopes to become an entrepreneur. “I really enjoy being there, and being part of the segment, and editing it.”

Favorite segments include the “choose that pixel” game, where

Every week, no matter what, it has to be out on Fridays.

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Highland Park Middle School students produce Raider Media News, a 20-minute campus-wide news show that broadcasts each Friday. (PHOTOS: RACHEL SNYDER/HIGHLAND PARK ISD) people guess who’s in a photo based on a small portion of the image. They also do interviews with district and community leaders.

One such segment is Raider Career Review, in which students interview everyone from district staff (like Superintendent Tom

Trigg) to sports figures (including TCU coach and former SMU coach Sonny Dykes in the past) about their jobs.

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Degrees of Debt

Dallas data strategist authors book, offers students another way forward

By Daniel Lalley

Special Contributor After President Biden announced an unprecedented plan to reduce student debt, the issue of overwhelming college costs again made its way into the national dialogue.

While many believe the proposed debt relief plan will help students who struggle to make payments, others contend it will contribute to a trend of egregious fiscal oversight within the higher education system.

For years, Dan Hooper, a data strategist from Highland Park, has studied this issue while advocating for students and proposed a “smarter way” to help them achieve their academic goals.

Most of our kids don’t understand that acceptance into college is no guarantee of completion. What it does guarantee is a boatload of student debt, and it’s unnecessary.

Dan Hooper In his new book, FLEECE U: How American Universities are Robbing our Kids and our Future,

Dan Hooper, founder of ScholarShot, and ScholarShot students celebrate graduation with financial freedom in front of the ScholarShot office. (PHOTOS: COURTESY SCHOLARSHOT) Hooper tackles what he sees as the inherent greed, oversight, and exploitation infecting higher education.

“In 2009, I started looking at the state’s data, and it was shocking,” Hooper said, recalling his time with data consulting firm ISI. “I learned that only 23% of college freshmen who earned the Texas Grant came back as sophomores. I called the state and asked if this was right. I asked if they had any plans of doing anything about it, and they said, ‘No. They’re just collecting the data and waiting for someone like me to do something with it.’”

Dan decided to start ScholarShot, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping at-risk students

exit poverty by completing career-ready vocational, associate, or bachelor’s degrees.

With data on its side and Hooper at the helm, ScholarShot approaches higher learning from a practical standpoint, emphasizing skills, knowledge, and performance over the prestige of attending a pricy university.

“The fact of the matter is that over half of the kids in universities drop out,” he said. “In Texas, nine out of 10 kids from first-generation, low-income households drop out, and they’re the kids that need at least some post-secondary education the most, but we’re failing them at a horrific rate. That’s where the focus needs to be.”

More than 98% of the ScholarShot students are first-generation Americans. The program has helped 182 students earn a degree with an average debt per degree less than $1,500. In a state where the average debt for a university degree is over $45,000, this is an incredible accomplishment, Hooper said.

“Most of our kids don’t understand that acceptance into college is no guarantee of completion,” he said. “What it does guarantee is a boatload of student debt, and it’s unnecessary. If they just followed the system, nine out of 10 of those kids would get booted out, but if they fight against the system and realize they could go to an affordable two-year college and transfer

with credits, they’re in much better shape.”

Hooper said that in today’s skill-forward job market, the prestige of the Ivy League is waning.

The myth that you must spend a ton of money to be successful is eroding, and passing that pressure onto future generations is a huge failure on the part of high schools, he said.

With ScholarShot, Hooper hopes to change the standards.

LEARN MORE For more resources or to learn how you can become a mentor or student at ScholarShot, visit scholarshot.org.

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Season Opening Snapshots (PHOTOS: RACHEL SNYDER AND MARIA LAWSON)

Fall doesn’t arrive in the Park Cities until Scots football begins.

The Scots kicked off the season with a 38-24 victory over Flower Mound Marcus at Highlander Stadium, and as usual, the staff of Park Cities People was there to capture the excitement of the crowd before the game.

Scots fans were decked out in their best blue and gold gear and featured community luminaries like renowned sports photographer and 2019 University Park Citizen of the Year Brad Bradley.

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Scots Make Magical Night for Allen, Stafford, Team, Fans Fans enjoyed on Sept. 9 a perfect night for football on the quaint treelined streets of University Park where Highlander Stadium is CADE HAMNER nestled.

W h i l e celebrating its football program’s 100th year, Highland Park High welcomed home one if its most beloved sons and saw its coach reach another milestone.

Matthew Stafford, with the rugged good looks and charm of one of Hollywood’s leading men, returned so the Scots could honor the Super Bowl champion and 2006 HPHS graduate with a halftime ceremony culminating in the retiring of his No. 7 high school jersey.

The Rams quarterback was escorted by his beautiful family, including his wife Kelly and their four daughters, his parents, and his sister.

In the mild September air, a full moon rising over the east endzone, Stafford waved to the adulating standing-room only crowd. He was presented with a bronze plaque to be hung in the stadium among those for the likes of Doak Walker and Bobby Layne.

Stafford had earlier mingled with friends, family, and high school teammates.

Scots players and coaches join Matthew Stafford and family to celebrate the former Highland Park quarterback who won a Super Bowl with the Rams in February. (PHOTO: CHRIS MCGATHEY) “The great thing about football is it’s the ultimate team game, and to be able to get the team back together is really cool and it means a lot to me” Stafford said. “As we made our run to the Super Bowl last year, the support that they showed and the people of this community showed was unbelievable.”

Stafford and teammates played under the “Band of Brothers” motto in 2006 during their 4A Division I state championship run.

“The tighter nit the team is, the better the team operates,” Stafford

said. When asked about what Friday night meant to him, “It’s just really special. I hope they know that each one of them has a part of what’s happening here tonight.”

With the Scots’ victory over Lake Highlands, Randy Allen, in his 23rd year at Highland Park, reached 427 wins, ranking second most in the state.

“More than the wins, he’s just such a special person,” Stafford said.

“He’s an unbelievable football coach.

What he’s been able to bring to this school and this program is incredible,

exceptional universities .

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and what all these kids turn out to be is a testament to his success.”

Stafford spoke of how Allen challenged him as early as the eighth grade. “As a coach he challenged me to set goals, but it’s easy to look at him and just try to be like him, knowing that you’ll be a good player and an even better person.”

Stafford threw for over 9,000 yards and 94 touchdowns as a Scot. A standout at Georgia, he was drafted first overall by Detroit in 2009. After 12 years as the Lions starter, in 2021 he led the Los

Angeles Rams through the playoffs and hoisted the Lombardi Trophy on his team’s home field at SoFi Stadium last February, a first for any Super Bowl champion.

Stafford remarked to the crowd at the conclusion of the halftime ceremony, “I just want to say thank you. It’s fun to be back, and the magic is still here.”

Cade Hamner lives in University Park where he and his wife have three sons in the HPISD system. The avid Scots supporter produces and hosts the ScotsCast podcast.

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40 October 2022 | parkcitiespeople.com 1. Meadows field trips A $25,000 one-year grant from the Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust will cover all Meadows Museum admission fees for North Texas students 18 years and younger including chaperones for K-12 school groups.

Previously, admission was free to youth under the age of 12.

“With school budgets under stress, this gift provides children an opportunity to engage in the arts, facilitating experiences that can spark a lifetime of creativity and intellectual curiosity,” museum director of education Anne Kindseth said.

The grant supplements an existing fund which provides $200 transit scholarships to qualified K-12 schools making the costs of visits little to nothing.

Schools can take part in this grant initiative through Aug. 31, 2023, with tours offered in English and Spanish and accommodations available to visitors with special needs.

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1. Trinity Christian Academy students take a field trip to the Meadows Museum. (PHOTO: JENNIFER CRENSHAW) 2. Benjamin A. Tabak’s research could help determine whether listening to music can be added to therapeutic techniques used in social skills training for individuals with autism spectrum disorders or schizophrenia. (PHOTO: COURTESY SMU) 3. New SMU students move into SMU residential commons on Aug. 17 and 18. (PHOTO: COURTESY SMU) 4. The Turtle Creek Chorale will perform a ‘70s-themed sing-along concert in October at McFarlin Auditorium. (PHOTO: COURTESY TURTLE CREEK CHORALE)

2. Music and emotions Is it true that music can help convey emotions when often simple words cannot?

A team of international researchers is seeking to prove just that.

A new study explores the benefits and impact of socially engaged active music listening on social cognition.

“Empathy is most often thought of in the context of social interactions, but there are many other forms of social communication, including music,” said Benjamin A Tabak, assistant professor of psychology and director of SMU’s Social and Clinical Neuroscience Lab. “Music can convey meaning and emotion and also elicit emotional responses, but the mechanisms responsible for its emotional power are poorly understood,” he said.

Tabak and Zachary Wallmark, assistant professor of musicology affiliated faculty at the Center for Translational Neuroscience

at the University of Oregon, led the study.

Their findings supported their hypothesis: that empathy and music are connected.

“Empathy is most often thought of in the context of social interactions, but there are many other forms of social communication, including music,” Tabak said Results suggested that the skill of empathic accuracy exceeds interpersonal interactions can be achieved in music. Tabak and Wallmark’s end goal is this research will serve as the basis for potential music-based interventions.

3. Fall 2022 begins Approximately 1,200 first year and transfer students became the newest Mustangs during their August move-in day at SMU Commons. Classes began on Aug. 22.

The newest students represent 44 countries as well as 48 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, with the largest percentage coming from Texas (38%), followed by California, Florida, New York, and Illinois.

More than 30% of the new students identified as part of the traditionally underrepresented ethnic and racial groups. Of those, 200 are the first in their families to enter college.

Finally, 18 students have served in the U.S. Armed Services.

4. Boogie Wonderland Get groovy with the all-male Turtle Creek Chorale, which will present its That ´70s Show - A Sing-Along Sensation concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at McFarlin Auditorium.

Don´t know the words? Don´t despair.

Lyrics will be provided so audience members can sing along to music from Olivia Newton John, Motown, and other prominent artists.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets range from $45 to $85. Visit turtlecreekchorale. com, break out your bellbottoms, and Get Down Tonight.”

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Highland Belles Celebrate ’40 Years of Fringe’

Charter members led petition drive to create award-winning dance team

By Rachel Snyder

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The Highland Belles celebrated “40 Years of Fringe” by gathering Belles, both past and present, at Highland Park High School.

Of the 33 original Highland Belles charter members, 18 attended on Aug. 25, including three of the Belles who drafted the original proposal to start the drill team.

The Belles’ story began 40 years ago when six girls attended a sleepover and collectively decided that there was a need for an additional activity for girls at the high school. At the suggestion of the dad hosting the sleepover, the girls stayed up that night writing a proposal for what would be the Belles dance team. They presented their idea to the principal, who agreed to approve it once they secured 1,000 support signatures.

They all worked hard, but this team was so determined.

Cathy Wheat The principal then took the proposal to the HPISD Board of Trustees for official approval.

Founding director Cathy Wheat attended the anniversary celebration and spoke about the Belles’ history.

“These girls that started this team – they worked harder than any team I had after that,” Wheat said. “They all worked hard, but this team was so determined. They have set a legacy. They were such a close family.

They’ll tell you now they’re still a family.”

After Wheat’s comments, current director Shannon Phillips introduced a video

PHOTO: The Highland Belles celebrated the drill team’s 40th anniversary Aug. 25. (PHOTOS: RACHEL SNYDER)

presentation about the history of the Belles with comments from former Belles and others, including Phillips herself and head football coach Randy Allen.

“Congratulations to the Highland Belles on 40 great years of being one of the finest Highland Park traditions at halftime,” Allen said in the video.

“Just an awesome responsibility and an honor to have spent the past 11 years with this team and to even consider what’s next for the program as we move past our 40th year,” Phillips said. “I hope we continue to just challenge ourselves with more difficult

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Following the video, the Belles previewed the routine they’d perform during halftime at the Scots’ season opener against Flower Mound Marcus on Aug. 26.

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HPISD Gets an A from TEA, But One Campus Got a B

Accountability ratings rise districtwide, but Armstrong Elementary sees slight drop

By Rachel Snyder

growth through the STAAR progress measure.

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There is a general feeling among some Armstrong parents there’s a problem, and we want to work with you all to fix that.

Jason Boatright

Highland Park ISD received an A with a 98 out of 100 in the Texas Education Agency’s 2022 A-F accountability ratings, up from 97 in 2018-2019 and 96 in 2017-2018.

The latest marks are the highest the district’s received since the beginning of the A-F rankings in 2017-18.

This year was the first year the scores were released since 2019 because of the pandemic.

Seven of the district’s eight campuses also received A ratings.

The exception: Armstrong Elementary received a B rating with an 89 of 100. Armstrong previously received an A rating and a score of 91 out of 100 in 2018-2019 and a 96 out of 100 in 2017-2018.

This year, the campus received an A in student achievement but C’s in school progress and closing the gaps.

School progress takes into account academic growth and relative performance.

Academic growth is determined based on students reading and math scores over the course of the school year. Half a point is awarded for each STAAR test that maintained performance, and a full point is awarded for each test that showed “Expected” or “Accelerated”

Relative performance measures how a school’s performance compares to other schools with similar economically disadvantaged populations.

At least one Armstrong parent said during the Aug. 16 school board meeting that he was concerned about the school’s score.

“Last night, parents learned that Armstrong placed significantly lower than other schools in the district,” Armstrong parent Jason Boatright said. “There is a general feeling among some Armstrong parents there’s a problem, and we want to work with you all to fix that.”

Jaime Callahan, Highland Park ISD’s director of accountability and assessment, partially attributed the

PHOTO: Districtwide, Highland Park ISD received an A in the Texas Education Agency’s 2022 A-F accountability ratings with a score of 98 out of 100 – the highest score the district’s received since the A-F ratings started in 2017-2018. At least one parent, though, expressed concerns after Armstrong Elementary’s score dropped slightly.

(PHOTO RACHEL SNYDER)

drop in Armstrong’s score to pandemic fallout, with about 5% of students not taking the STAAR there, as opposed to about 1 or 2% at the other elementary campuses.

Principal Betsy Cummins said staffing challenges also may have played a role, and staff is working to ensure they “meet students’ individual needs.”

Established by House Bill 22 in 2017, the A–F ratings assess the academic performance of Texas public schools based on three domains: Student Achievement, School Progress, and Closing the Gaps. Student Achievement measures whether students met expectations on the STAAR test. It also measures graduation rates and

how prepared students are for success after high school.

“The state accountability rating is one of many indicators of how our schools are performing,” HPISD Superintendent Tom Trigg said. “We are always looking at multiple measures to determine appropriate ways to ensure continuous improvement.”

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Student Achievements: A Mayor, a Debater, and Academic Captains

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1. Mayor for the day When Brooke Pridham bangs a gavel, everyone knows it.

The Armstrong Elementary pupil and daughter of David and Emberli Pridham served as Highland Park mayor for the day on Sept. 6, concluding the meeting with a resounding pop. BACK ROW, FROM LEF T: Town Council members Lydia Novakov, Mayor Will C. Beecherl, Mayor Pro Tem Craig Penfold, Leland White, and Marc Myers pose with Brooke after the meeting.

2. No debate about it HPHS Class of 2022 graduate Evan Wang is good with words. Highland Park ISD trustees recently celebrated the now

University of Texas in Austin student for his bronze medal finish in the Lincoln-Douglas Debate at the UIL 5A State Academic Meet. The then senior’s performance earned the points that propelled the HPHS Academic Team to tie for first place at the meet – believed to be the first time HP has done so. FROM LEFT: Coach Toby Whisenhunt was honored at the meeting with Wang, who also earned bronze in 2021.

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COUNCIL CELEBRATES 40TH, WOMAN’S GARDEN TURNS 25 Only public garden funded by and dedicated to women honors feminine ideal

By Maria Lawson

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Woman’s Garden at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is turning 25.

The garden was started in 1997 by the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and, to this day, is the only public garden in the country conceived by, funded by, and dedicated to women.

“Our beautiful garden celebrates the power, creativity, resourcefulness, passion, and commitment of women across generations coming together to support a common goal: the fulfillment of our mission in support of A Woman’s Garden,” said Sarah Jo Hardin, the current president of the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.

Our Women’s Council members are connected by a strong vine of love for nature, earthly beauty, and A Woman’s Garden.

Sarah Jo Hardin Overlooking White Rock Lake, the world-renowned display of design and history serves as a living testament to the council’s founders, Margaret McDermott and Virginia Nick, and other members who have committed to creating a garden dedicated to the spirit of women across generations. The design brings in rustic strength, water and landscape, formal and naturalistic elements, and refuge and renewal to reflect a respect for nature and the feminine ideal.

“The relationship between the Women’s Council and the Dallas Arboretum is truly a wonderful partnership,” said Mary Brinegar, president and CEO of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society. “Both groups have high standards and an interest in making sure those visiting from our area and indeed from afar see a garden that is competitive with the finest gardens in the world, due to classic design and attention to detail.”

Not only does 2022 mark the garden’s 25th anniversary, but it also celebrates the Women’s Council’s 40th anniversary. The now 500-member body was founded in 1982 with the mission of making the garden’s design, construction, funding, and endowment a reality — and in 40 years, the nonprofit has continued to do just that.

Proceeds from the garden benefit the growth of the maintenance and improvement of A Woman’s Garden, and the need for fundraising continues to grow to support the yearround maintenance of the plantings, features, structures, and repairs. Fundraising efforts include those by members of the Women’s Council and donors who give financial gifts in return for naming features in the garden.

“Our Women’s Council members are connected by a strong vine of love for nature, earthly beauty, and A Woman’s Garden,” Hardin said. “Together, we have taken that connective vine and grown not only a beautiful garden but a legacy of volunteerism and friendship.”

T O C E L E B R AT E 40th Anniversary Ruby Red Gala Oct. 21 at 6:45 p.m. (VIP event at 6 p.m.)

A gala feautring a champagne reception, seated dinner, program, and dancing to benefit and celebrate the Women’s Council.

16th annual A Writer’s Garden Oct. 18 Literary presentations about horticulture, gardens, landscape design, historic preservation, cooking, and art featuring internationally known authors and speakers.

For more information, visit womenscouncildallasarboretum.org.

CLOCKWISE: A Woman’s Garden design features rustic strength, water and landscape, formal and naturalistic elements, and refuge and renewal to reflect a respect for nature and the feminine ideal. (PHOTOS: COURTESY DALLAS ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDEN); Scrapbook pages recall the groundbreaking ceremony. TOP: R. L. “Bob” Thornton Jr. with Virginia Nick. BOTTOM: Barbara Averitt, Barbara Lake, Margaret McDermott, Bob Thornton, and Robert Hoffman; FROM LEFT: Connie Klemow chaired the September 1997 Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, attended by landscape designer Morgan Wheelock and Women’s Council president Emilynn Wilson. (PHOTOS: SHARON ADAMS)

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Dallas Galas: Not Your Mother’s Banquet Food As a donor and guest, have you ever decided to attend a philanthropic event based on the food to be served?

How would you feel about attending a $1,000 per ticket gala that served Vienna Sausages, SpaghettiOs, and Natty Light?

It’s party season in Dallas, and, fingers crossed, philanthropic and K E R ST E N R ET T I G social organizations will be able to carry out their carefully planned parties and galas without worrying about COVID cancellations.

Chairing a philanthropic event of any size is no small task. I’ve chaired a few myself and, depending on the occasion, have spent up to a year working with the beneficiary, its leadership, an event planner in some cases, and a multitude of vendors.

Oh, and then there is the real reason for the event: fundraising. Some philanthropists and organizations make it look easy to raise hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars in one event, but it’s not. However, there are perks.

In addition to the obvious benefit of supporting a cause you’re passionate about, it is fun to chair an event, and one great perk, say many former event chairs I consulted for this piece, is that you get to choose the menu.

Many large fundraisers are held at hotels, but that doesn’t mean the food is institutional. One of the season’s largest and most exquisite events is Crystal Charity Ball at the Hilton Anatole. The ballroom holds

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: The Crystal Charity Ball always features elegant tablescapes and delicious food. (PHOTOS: TAMYTHA CAMERON); VNA Texas’ Celebrity Chef events have featured chef Toni Tipton Martin’s lamb and sweet potatoes. (PHOTOS: COURTESY VNA TEXAS)

1,500, and it’s a sell-out each year. I’ve attended the ball five times, and each time, the food was excellent; always beef tenderloin as the main dish and glorious hors d’oeuvres and desserts before and after.

Ashlie Lynch, The Mansion on Turtle Creek’s assistant director of events, has planned hundreds of events there and noted the typical sit-down event menus are chicken and salads for luncheons and strip steaks and The Mansion’s famous Tortilla Soup for evening events.

Carmen Hancock chaired the Jade Ball benefitting the Crow Museum of Asian Art at the Arts District Mansion, formerly known as the Belo. “They did an amazing job on menu options. We wanted an Asian flare to the menu, and they provided exactly what we wanted,” she said.

VNA Texas hosts its annual Celebrity Chef luncheon and dinner events every spring, featuring well-known chefs who preside while the Food Company caterer prepares and serves that chef ’s recipes.

This is the best “gala” food I’ve had, and it’s creative and memorable every time. VNA has booked Chef Martin Yan for the 2023 event, which will be a big foodie draw.

Does the menu matter more than the cause itself ?

Certainly not. However, organizers want guests to attend and enjoy the event so they can become more engaged with the cause. Good food and beverage are part of the equation, keeping in mind that respecting donor funds is priority one. Dallas is one of the most philanthropic cities in the country; the parties are just the icing on the cake.

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

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Save the Dates Chefs for Farmers 2022 includes four events.

The Turtle Creek Association Tour of Homes is held virtually.

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1 – Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala and After Party, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, DallasSymphony.org.

8 – Turtle Creek Association 21st Annual Tour of Homes, four homes across Turtle Creek, TurtleCreekAssociation.org.

13 – 9th Annual Fashion Notes Luncheon and Style Show, Fairmont Dallas,

Humble Beginnings speakers Laura and Barbara Bush.

Chefs create their ultimate sliders for DIFFA Dallas.

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28 – “Living Your Best Life with (or without) Parkinson’s,” CC Young Senior Living, CCYoung.org/Baumann.

CC Young guest speaker John Baumann has Parkinson’s.

13 – The Jewel of Dallas, Granada Theater, W hiteRockLakeFoundation.org.

14 – DIFFA Burgers and Burgundy, Peace Plaza at Cathedral of Hope, DIFFADallas.org.

14 – Humble Beginnings Luncheon, Hilton Anatole, AustinStreet.org.

15 – 34th Annual Masquerade Cabaret and Auction Gala, Renaissance Dallas Hotel, AAMDallas.org.

2-6 – Chefs for Farmers, multiple locations, ChefsForFarmers.com/dallas.

3 – Leave a Legacy “Live Loud and Free” Concert, The Rustic, MagdalenHouse.org.

5 – Junior League of Dallas Auction, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, JLDallas.org/auction.

12 (through Jan. 6) – The Trains at NorthPark, NorthPark Center, TheTrainsatNorthPark.com.

15 – Obelisk Awards, Fairmont Dallas, ntbca.org.

DSOL Fashion Notes Luncheon and Style Show chairs Kira Nasrat and Sharon Lee Clark.

(PHOTOS: GEORGE FIALA/CHEFS FOR FARMERS, THOMAS GARZA/DIFFA DALLAS, HEATHER JOHNSON/DSOL, AND COURTESY)

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WEDDING

MR. & MRS. TUXEDO TIE THE KNOT

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lison “Ali” Michelle Hopkins and Willard “Billy” Harold Langhenry IV exchanged wedding vows in a small private ceremony at Highland Park Presbyterian Church on Monday, May 2, 2022, followed by a destination wedding to Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, later that week. Pastor Andrew Franklin of Highland Park Presbyterian officiated both ceremonies. Dallas photographer Tamytha Cameron captured photographs of the family event and the destination wedding.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. Greg Hopkins and Ms. Angie Hopkins of Little Rock, Arkansas, and the granddaughter of the late Mrs. Joyce (Francis) and Mr. William Newsom and the late Mrs. Winnie (Baker) and Mr. Delbert Hopkins.

The groom is the son of Mrs. Nancy and Mr. Willard Harold Langhenry III of University Park and the grandson of Mrs. Lois (Peterson) and the late Mr. Willard Harold Langhenry II and the late Mrs. Weurta Lee (Davidson) and Mr. Wallace “Nate” Franklin Fawcett.

The destination wedding weekend began on Thursday evening when a full mariachi band welcomed an intimate group of friends and family to the Garza Blanca Preserve Resort for a cocktail party at the Hotel Mousai.

On Friday, the groom’s parents hosted the rehearsal dinner at Café des Artistes, followed by margaritas, a tequila donkey, and a parade down the beach with

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Mojigangas–larger-than-life Mexican puppets–culminating with a fireworks display at the shore.

Billy’s first glimpse of his bride for their Saturday wedding was captured at a working carousel on the resort property just before the ceremony. Then they made their way to the pool deck overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Garza Blanca Resort. Billy and Ali made their vows under a flower arch with the

white sands and the cerulean blue of the bay in front of them and the lush jungle behind them.

The bride chose a Caroline Castigliano gown from Stanley

Korshak Bridal, featuring a white V-neck bodice and an A-line skirt embellished with clusters of sparkling flowers. Ali carried a bouquet of white roses accented with eucalyptus and greenery.

Her bridesmaids wore dresses in various styles of sea glass green.

Taylor Thompson assisted as maid of honor, and bridesmaids included Carole Finley, Brownlee Fielder Hopkins, Devin Kerns, Katelyn Hall Muñoz, and Hayley Waring.

The groom’s brother, Nathan Langhenry, attended him as best man. Groomsmen included Dodge Carter, Jr., Greg Hopkins II, Tyler Riek, Colton Smith, and Houstoun Waring. Will Martin III, Jim Moore, Jr., Matt Parker, Dan Rose, and Collins Thompson III served as ushers.

Billy presented each of his groomsmen with apparel fitted by Mister Tuxedo. Special touches included custom ivory jackets with their names monogrammed inside, worn with black bow ties, and colorful Mexican artisan suspenders.

The couple imported their favorite DJ, Blake Ward, from Dallas for dancing under the stars at La Sierra Events Area at Garza Blanca. Lights strung above the reception area, which sat amid the jungle, increased the fairytale feel of the evening. Ali and Billy’s entrance to the reception and their first dance were accompanied by cold fireworks. Guests were treated to specialty cocktails of various margaritas and mojitos with swizzle sticks sporting their dog

Georgia’s photo, hand-rolled cigars, and a photo booth. Finally, the newlyweds departed the festivities in an old-school car. Rebeca with The Wedding Mexico tailored the three-day affair for Ali and Billy.

Ali is a 2011 graduate of Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, Arkansas. She completed her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Southern Methodist University in 2015 and a Master of Science degree in Accounting in 2016.

She is employed as a tax manager with PwC, specializing in MLP partnerships. She is a member of the Slipper Club of Dallas.

Billy is a graduate of the 2009 Class of Highland Park High School. He studied real estate and Spanish at the University of Georgia, graduating in 2013 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He is a licensed real estate broker with National Realty Partners and is the owner of Mister Tuxedo in Snider Plaza. In 2018, Billy purchased the 60-plus-year-old Park Cities staple from Harold Bell, his neighbor in the plaza, and has successfully been running it since then. In addition, he is a member of the Honor Guard Board of Governors, which supports the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League.

As a couple, they are both active members of Highland Park Presbyterian Church. After a honeymoon tour of Great Britain and Ireland, the Langhenrys have made their home in University Park.

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TOP: Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center, located in the heart of Center City, is a great home base for work or play. (PHOTOS: CHRISTIAN HORAN) MIDDLE: At Alpen Rose, all beef is dry-aged in-house and cut tableside. (PHOTO: COURTESY ALPEN ROSE) BOTTOM: Independence Hall is one of many sites dating back to the birth of this nation. (PHOTO: R. KENNEDY) Parc, a Rittenhouse Square staple, is paramount for getting the vibe just right for a great couple of days in the city that prides itself on loving one another. (PHOTO: M. FISCHETTI)

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Sky high hospitality keeps us coming back to the City of Brotherly Love

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ith working travelers back on the road and Texas young athletes showing more interest than ever in lacrosse, a sport with Northeastern roots, Philadelphia has become a popular place for Dallasites to spend a few days.

From cheesesteaks to the Constitution, this manageable yet magical city has passionate people ready to welcome you.

However, there’s still a catch: Planning the perfect trip involves a beautiful balance of old and new.

And whether your dream day involves cobblestone streets and historical walking tours or enjoying a spa day followed by great eats and an Eagles game (the Cowboys play there on Oct. 16), the options are endless.

Stay: Every now and then, a hotel that truly wows even the most seasoned traveler comes along. That is the case with Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center. Highlights include a 57th-floor

infinity-edge pool, the gym of all hotel gyms, food by Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, jaw-dropping floral by Jeff Leatham, and, most importantly, that old-school hospitality that reminds you that superior customer service is not dead, albeit hard to find. Rooms start at $817 a night, and if you’re looking for a sign to splurge on a hotel, take this as one in shining stage lights. This is not just a place to stay; this is a place to experience.

Eat: W hether this is your inaugural or 10th trek to Philly, Parc, a tribute to the beloved French bistro, is a must. Whether you’re diving into the bubbling bliss that is its onion soup gratinée or sharing a plate of Saturday’s rack of lamb Du Jour, you’ll be a smitten kitten with a champagne buzz

by the time the check comes (and that’s a promise). Once you’ve scratched your “must eat at a Philly institution itch,” you’ll feel better about hitting up the newer hot spots like Alpen Rose by Michael Schulson. This vibey candlelit speakeasy is easy to miss but impossible to forget.

Vegetarian? Check out Vedge, where James Beard-nominated Chefs Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby make vegetables (not meat substitutes) the star of its plant-based menu. From stuffed avocados to eggplant braciola and spicy dan dan noodles, we dare you to miss meat after dining here.

Do: Depends. If this is a work trip and you happen to be a member of Dallas’ Park House, enjoy reciprocity at Philly’s hot, new Fitler Club, where business and

If you didn’t visit the Rocky statue and run up and down the stairs pretending to be in tip-top fighting shape, did you even really visit Philly?

pleasure can exist simultaneously via food and beverage, wellness, and 34,000 square feet of workspace with office suites. Get to have some fun? Philly adores its sports teams. Pick an in-season pro sport and enjoy. Sprinkle in history with the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and other sites within America’s “most historic square mile.” And get your culture via a stroll through the Philadelphia Museum of Art, because if you didn’t visit the Rocky statue and run up and down the stairs pretending to be in tip-top fighting shape, did you even really visit Philly?

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Use the Right Décor and Paint Colors to Highlight Wood Flooring This follow-up to my July column, which was about choosing hardwood floors, is aimed at those who already have them but could use help choosing complementary décor.

If you’ve ever MARGARET wondered which wall CHAMBERS paint colors go best with dark wood floors, which colors are best for light floors, or when to use rugs (and when not to), look no further: I’ll answer these questions and more.

How to make dark wood floors shine Rooms with dark wood floors need light walls, or else the room will be too dark and cave-like. That said, this still leaves a wide variety of paint color options, from cream to light gray, light blue, or pale green. Incorporating plants is good: Bright greenery pops against a dark base. Natural light also reflects beautifully against the grain of dark-stained wood, so try to let in lots of natural light.

Tips for working with light hardwood floors The best wall colors for rooms with light hardwood tend to be neutrals. Off-white gives the room an airy feel, cool gray creates an aura of relaxation, and warm gray makes the room seem cozy. White furniture, a sandy brown rug, colorful accents,

The neutral colors and orange accents in this modern Dallas home compliment the light wood floors. (PHOTO: DAN PIASSICK) Grey paint, as seen in the library of a Kessler Park home, is a good wall color to go with dark hardwood floors. (PHOTO: NATHAN SCHRODER) and gold or silver accessories are a winning combination for light hardwood floors. I suggest light grey, charcoal grey, or black furniture for the furnishings.

A word about area rugs Area rugs are almost always a must for hardwood floors. They protect your floors from daily wear and tear while softening footfalls. If you have wood furniture

similar in color to your wood floors, you can use a contrasting rug to create a visual buffer between them.

Parquet floors are the only type of hardwood floors that I wouldn’t recommend using rugs on. Sometimes, the inlaid wood pattern is so busy that it would be overwhelming to break it up even further with rugs.

Hardwood is the most sought-after

flooring, so you’ll naturally want to show it off if you have it. The key is to harmonize your floors with the right paint colors, furnishings, and fabrics.

Margaret Chambers, a registered interior designer (RID) and member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), leads Chambers Interiors and Associates. Her colleague Caitlin Crowley helped edit this column. Visit chambersinteriors.com/blog for more design advice.

Slow Cooking Yields Big Flavors with Minimal Attention October is made for football games, tailgate parties, autumn picnics, backyard gatherings, and cozy meals.

W ith so many possiCHRISTY ROST bilities, my slow cooker has reappeared in my kitchen after its summer hiatus.

Slow cooking requires little attention during the cooking process. Simply combine ingredients in the bottom of the pot, cover, select the cooking temperature, and walk away. Before long, savory aromas fill the air, becoming irresistible as the hours pass.

One of my favorite slowcooked recipes is pulled pork. Falloff-the-bone tender, the meat is so flavorful and juicy it can be enjoyed as is, but stir in homemade or bottled barbecue sauce, and it becomes tantalizing Texas-style barbecued pulled pork.

For another variation, add roasted Hatch chiles as the meat cooks, and it’s the foundation for New Mexican pork tacos.

A recent trip to Albuquerque inspired my slow-cooked Hatch Chile Pulled Pork Tacos. We’d visited New Mexico many times, but this trip focused on discovering Albuquerque’s history and cuisine. Native American and

HATCH CHILE PULLED PORK TACOS

Hatch Chile Pulled Pork Tacos (PHOTO: CHRISTY ROST)

Spanish heritage strongly influence this region, going back to ancient petroglyphs etched into volcanic rock 400 to 700 years ago in what is now the Petroglyph National Monument.

From enchiladas with green chile, to decadent grilled ribeye tacos with chile aioli, and Campo’s live-fire braised lamb birria with blue corn hominy, each meal was chosen to taste Albuquerque’s food traditions.

But the meal that left a lasting impression was the Navajo Taco I enjoyed at the Indian Pueblo Kitchen. Hot-from-the-skillet frybread was garnished with tender

churro lamb, pueblo beans, onion, green chile, tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese. It was simply amazing.

Wanting to recapture some of Albuquerque’s flavors, I seasoned a pork shoulder with a smoky dry rub for a more complex flavor profile, then lined the bottom of my slow cooker with slices of onion, garlic, and fresh orange.

The dry rub and meaty juices combined with the aromatics, creating an array of mouthwatering flavors. After shredding the pork shoulder, I served it in warm flour tortillas, garnished with a tangy cabbage slaw.

If you prefer, use traditional taco

Ingredients: ¼ cup dark brown sugar, packed 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon chili powder 2 teaspoons coarse kosher or sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 – 4- to 6-pound pork shoulder 1 orange, rinsed and sliced 1 large onion, peeled and sliced 3 large cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced 1 large Hatch chile, roasted, peeled, seeded, and sliced 1 ¼ cup chicken broth Warm corn or flour tortillas Cabbage slaw or chopped lettuce and tomato, for garnish Shredded cheddar cheese for garnish (optional)

smoked paprika, dry mustard, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture generously over all sides of the meat and set it aside.

Line the bottom of the slow cooker pot with onion, orange, garlic, and roasted Hatch chile slices, reserving one slice of orange. Place the dry-rubbed meat over the aromatics, place the reserved orange slice on top, and pour the chicken broth around the meat. Cover with the lid, set the temperature to high, and cook for two hours. Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for three to four hours more, for a total of five to six hours.

When the meat is fall-offthe-bone tender, remove it from the cooker and shred using two forks. Stir some cooking broth into the meat and serve with warm tortillas. Garnish each taco with cabbage slaw or chopped lettuce and tomato, and shredded cheese.

Directions: Stir together brown sugar,

Yield: 10 to 12 servings (two tacos per serving)

toppings of chopped lettuce and tomatoes garnished with shredded cheese. Either way, these tacos will be the hit of any autumn event.

Christy Rost is a cookbook author, chef on PBS stations nationwide,

and longtime resident of the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. Her Celebrating Home 4-minute cooking videos are available at youtube. com/ChristyRostCooks and on her christyrost.com website.

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JANE DONNELL GRAHAM

03/29/1925 – 08/26/2022

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ane Donnell Graham, age 97, died on August 26, 2022, in Boerne, Texas. Born March 29, 1925, in San Antonio, Texas, she was the youngest of 10 children born to Lucile Conly Donnell and James Webb Smith Donnell. She graduated Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio in 1943 and wed John Graham on July 31, 1943, at Christ Episcopal Church, San Antonio.

During WWII, they moved to Virginia, California, and Connecticut. Following the war, they lived in John’s native New Jersey before settling in Dallas, Texas, in 1951.

Jane and John, with their son John Jr. and their daughter Sally, enjoyed a rich life in Dallas filled with regular summer vacations to Michigan, many trips to the Hill Country with Jane’s siblings and their families, and close friendships with their neighbors on Caruth. While living in Dallas, Jane attended Southern Methodist University.

In the 1980s, Jane and John moved to Bandera, Texas, where Jane spent many years working at The Frontier Times Museum. Her efforts greatly enhanced the visitor experience there. After John’s death in 2011, she relocated to Menger Springs in Boerne, Texas.

Jane was an unparalleled entertainer, and merely stepping over the threshold of her front door meant you were a guest to be doted upon. The Graham house always drew people in, whether it was as the destination for Texas/OU weekend, the “Graham Country Club” where the Highland Park High School kids liked to gather, or the stone house in Bandera to which countless nieces, nephews, grandchildren, friends, and neighbors escaped any time they could and where magical Easter, Thanksgiving,

and Christmas celebrations were held. Jane could be counted on to provide delicious meals. She was famous for her chocolate chip cookies and chocolate pies. Jane was adept at making a simple meal magical and held a well-set table in high regard.

Jane was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames, and was named to the Yellow Rose of Texas Society by Governor Rick Perry. A Texan to her core, she recently celebrated her birthday with a large Donnell family reunion at the Flying L Guest Ranch in Bandera, where she proved she was still able to crack a bullwhip at the age of 97. Jane enjoyed quilting and many of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren own pieces of her handiwork.

As the last surviving Donnell sibling, Jane was beloved by her nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews and all their spouses and children, all of whom held a special place in her heart.

Jane is predeceased by her parents, her husband, all of her siblings, son-in-law Dr. Keith Douglas Peterson, various nieces and nephews, and one great-grandchild, Grace Elizabeth Graham. She is survived by her son, Retired Colonel John Graham (Cris), of Fredericksburg, Texas, her daughter Sally Graham Peterson, of Clarksville, Tennessee, her granddaughter Kristine Donnell Peterson Rudolph (David), of Atlanta, Georgia, her granddaughter Alice Lindsay Welder (Clark) of Fredericksburg, Texas, her grandson Keith Douglas Peterson, Jr. (Monica) of Ottawa Hills, Ohio, her granddaughter Kathryn Peterson Cartwright ( Josh) of Brentwood, Tennessee and her grandson Lieutenant Colonel John Stieler Graham (Lisa) of Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is also survived by great-grandchildren William, Margaret, and Avery Jane Rudolph; Alice, Lilly, and Lindsay Welder; Jack and Ellie Cartwright; Olivia, Walker, and Knox Peterson; and John Stieler and Caroline Graham.

Graveside services for Jane will be held at Mission Park North in San Antonio at 10 am on November 5, 2022. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jane’s memory to The Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th Street, Bandera, TX 78003, or Pipe Creek Presbyterian Little Rock Church, PO Box 63377, Pipe Creek, TX 78063. You are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. missionparks.com.

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The brokerage continues to be the leading seller of homes priced at $3 million and above in DFW. According to the Multiple Listing Service, the brokerage commands nearly 27 percent of the market, while the top competitor has less than 21 percent.

“Our agents are the best in the business,” brokerage President Keith Conlon says. “The results are a testament to their dedication and commitment to serving our clients.”

The team closed 878 deals through the months of April and June. The firm’s $1.2 billion in transactions posted over that time is a 67 percent increase from just two years ago.

Trust the leader in Park Cities sales, Allie Beth Allman & Associates, when buying or selling a home.

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Luxury brokerage Allie Beth Allman & Associates continues to lead in the sale of homes in the premier Park Cities neighborhoods, according to Multiple Listing Service statistics.

The firm’s agents so far in 2022 have handled the sale of 134 homes in the Park Cities, 94 in University Park and 40 in Highland Park, for a total value of nearly half a billion dollars. Moreover, they represented almost 35 percent of the Highland Park market and 30 percent of the University Park market.

Ask an expert at Allie Beth Allman & Associates to help you find the perfect home in Park Cities neighborhoods.

For example, the transitional-style home currently available at 3543 Northwest Parkway is perfect for a family. The four-bedroom home has a grassy yard for the children to play in after attending nearby Hyer Elementary. The four-bedroom home has an office inside the front door. A third-floor bonus room has a full bath.

Although the market has begun to stabilize, Park Cities homes still going under contract quickly. Connect with an agent to learn about Park Cities homes only available via private sale.

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wood beams and Juliet balcony draw your gaze upward.

No château would be complete without a 1,600-bottle wine room. And like the rest of the home, the owner’s suite and opulent bath are bright and airy. Set on over an acre, the estate and immaculately landscaped grounds, featuring a covered patio, outdoor fireplace, sundeck and pool/spa, is a peaceful, private retreat in the city’s center.

Offered at $6,800,000, 5515 Yolanda is a wonderful opportunity to live in Lobello Estates – home to many of Preston Hollow’s most extraordinary properties. To schedule a showing, contact Stephen Collins at 469-774-

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Allie Beth Allman & Associates leads in the sale of homes priced at $3 million and higher in premier neighborhoods such as Preston Hollow. Homes remain in demand in Preston Hollow, so if you’re looking to sell, contact one of the brokerage’s expert agents to deliver the best deal.

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At 6214 Norway Road, a covered and heated patio, custom pool, and grilling area are just a few sights to see.

Meanwhile, at 6316 Orchid Lane, the new owners fell in love with the home theater added to the game room and the rebuilt balcony off the primary suite.

Allie Beth Allman & Associates leads in the sale of homes priced at $3 million and higher in DFW.

The Tudor-style façade at 6120 Mimosa Lane gives way to a five-bedroom residence with chic light fixtures, crisp wainscoting. At 6316 Tulip Lane, lush landscaping, a circular

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Real estate analysts forecast continued price increases, supporting a seller’s market for the foreseeable future.

In the first half of 2022, 5 out of the 10 homes sold in the Park Cities offered at $5 million and higher were represented by Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents.

In fact, the brokerage leads in terms of volume sold in Highland Park and University Park across the board.

The brokerage represented both sides of the sale of the highest-priced listing to change hands in that period – a Larry Speck-designed modern with tranquil views of the Dallas Country Club golf course, offered at $16,800,000.

Prices have risen to historic highs over the past two years, and, although the rate of increase has slowed, real estate analysts forecast continued price increases.

The expert agents at Allie Beth Allman & Associates say your home has never been worth more, so now is a great time to list your home to get top dollar.

Working with an Allie Beth Allman & Associates agent in this environment, your home will be marketed with innovative strategies in the quest to find the right buyer.

Allie Beth Allman & Associates sells more in Highland Park and University Park than any other brokerage, according to the Multiple Listing Service.

7843 Caruth Court, represented by Judy Sessions for $1,325,000.

Sited on a desirable corner lot in Caruth Hills, this elegant European-inspired home offers wellproportioned rooms, hardwood flooring throughout, high ceilings, a large kitchen and den that flow together, a first-floor primary suite and a bonus room upstairs that could be the perfect place to work from home.

Spanning 3,260 square feet, 7843 Caruth Court comprises three bedrooms and three and a half baths.

In addition to the primary suite, the first floor features an open-concept kitchen and informal living area, a formal living room, a half bath, a utility room and a study with built-in cabinetry. On the second floor, you’ll find two bedrooms — both containing en suite baths and walkin closets — as well as an extra study and walk-in attic offering ample storage space. This two-story Traditional also has an attached two-car garage, a privacy fence and a spacious back porch and courtyard.

7843 Caruth Court is represented by Judy Sessions for $1,325,000. Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, founded in the Park Cities in 1960, represents luxury homes, high-rises, ranches, land and commercial properties. Its briggsfreeman.com website is a cuttingedge portal featuring properties, neighborhoods, schools, virtual tours, architecture guides and more.

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The open living and den area is accented by beamed ceilings, built-in bookcases, handsome stone faced fireplace and multiple views of the pool and greenbelt. The kitchen with granite serving island flows to a striking dining room.

A primary bedroom with large seating area and tray ceiling enjoys a wall of windows and French doors overlooking the back yard. Two additional bedrooms, one with attached bath and currently used as an office, complete the footprint. Mature landscaping and large trees highlight the back yard with pool, large grassy area and wrought iron fence with gated access to the greenbelt.

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5331 W. Mockingbird is being offered for $949,000 in Greenway Parks.

Outstanding Greenway Parks home just steps to the greenbelt. This charming single-story home, owned by a prominent Dallas interior designer, exudes a Dilbeck cottage sensibility abundantly appointed with designer touches.

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PRESTON HOLLOW

3850 Clover Lane / $1,475,000

5807 Park Lane / $5,950,000

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

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

UNIVERSITY PARK

HIGHLAND PARK

3453 Asbury Street / 1,349,000

3628 Maplewood Avenue / $7,495,000

CLAIR STOREY / 214-507-1388 / cestorey@briggsfreeman.com CAROL STOREY / 214-707-1142 / cstorey@briggsfreeman.com

RALPH RANDALL / 214-533-8355 / rrandall@briggsfreeman.com

WEST HIGHLAND PARK

NORTH DALLAS

4669 Southern Avenue / Listed for $1,250,000

4649 College Park Drive / Off-market sale

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ALEX TRUSLER / 214-755-8180 / atrusler@briggsfreeman.com KARLA TRUSLER / 214-682-6511 / ktrusler@briggsfreeman.com

JL FORKE / 214-695-8255 / jforke@briggsfreeman.com JENNIFER SHINDLER / 214-215-5181 / jshindler@briggsfreeman.com

LAKE FOREST / GATED COMMUNITY

WINDSOR PARK

7029 Hill Forest Drive / Listed for $3,500,000

7257 Joyce Way / Listed for $749,000

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