The view from the driveway of my childhood friend, Karla Jones Schilling. A two-story brick home formerly stood there.
If you’d like to aid victims of the Christmas tornado in Garland, here’s an easy way to help.
Garland ISD officials tell Merriman Park Elementary Principal Katie Kirkpatrick they had more than 1,000 students displaced by the storm. MPE volunteers will be collecting hygiene items – deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner – and backpacks for the kids. They’ve set up tubs in the school’s entry foyer, so your drop off will be simple and quick.
MPE is located at 7101 Winedale, near Walnut Hill and Abrams. Volunteers will make one run to Garland Tuesday, January 5 with the first load to meet immediate needs, and a second run at the end of the week.
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Blogger CAROL TOLER and her husband, Toby, are the parents of four LHHS graduates. She has an MBA from SMU and is the proud recipient of the Exchange Club of LH's Unsung Hero Award and Councilman McGough's Blake Anderson Public Service Award. She received LHHS PTA's Extended Service Award, FMJH PTA's Charger Award and a Life Membership from the LHFC PTA. She has moderated candidate debates for Dallas Mayor, Dallas City Council and RISD Trustee races and taught seminars on garnering publicity for nonprofits. She completed training with Dallas Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation and Inside RISD, and she's a sustaining member of LH Women's League. She has served on the boards of After8 to Educate, Dallas Free Press, Healing Hands Ministries and Camp Sweeney and chaired fundraisers for multiple Dallas nonprofits. Email ctoler@advocatemag.com.
