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One for the Little Survivors



I WOULD LIKE TO COMMEND D ON “A School for Survivors” [July]. For those of us who have been blessed with two loving parents, fond memories of a carefree childhood, and happy, healthy children of our own, it is hard to believe that 30 minutes from our homes there exist pockets of neglected and forgotten children.

Eula Mae Sanderson has created an oasis in the midst of a poverty-stricken and crime-ridden area. These children are fed breakfast and lunch and given a warm, affectionate atmosphere and a respite from their otherwise dreary lives.

Thanks to D for shining a spotlight on Little Folks School.

DENISE K. MCNAMARE

DALLAS

Defending the ’Hood



WHILE BROWSING THROUGH YOUR NEWcomers Guide [July], I was amazed at your assessment of some of the neighborhoods. Some of the less desirable neighborhoods were glossed over while seemingly better neighborhoods were minimized or downplayed.

As a resident of University Park, I particularly resent the negative implications of your article. Had you bothered to research, you would find that Park Cities shares a mutual middle school, as well as high school. In fact, both shared schools are actually in University Park, not Highland Park, as your article indicates. University Park has two elementary schools, as does Highland Park. Our school tax base is identical; however, University Park actually has an overall higher tax base when the two cities are compared.

LISA HARVELL

UNIVERSITY PARK

Betrayed Again?



MY CLIENT, PAUL ZANE PILZER, IS A SUCcessful businessperson, author, and professor who is suing two Dallas law firms [Stutzman and Bromberg, Dixie and Mauzy] to recover part of the losses he alleges were caused by their behavior. The truth about his case, and perhaps the practice of family taw in Dallas, will be revealed at the trial scheduled for this September, Certain facts, however, were so misstated in your article [“Betrayed?” June] that I am compelled to comment on them.

The Wail Street Journal was in error for suggesting that certain of Mr. Piker’s ideas had been borrowed from others. Professor Pilzer’s books and original research have been praised by hundreds of publications including The New York Times, The New York Review of Books, and the Economist

Concerning the statement: “Mauzy and Goranson say Pilzer behaved so badly that deputies had no choice but to haul him off to jail,” there is not shred of evidence to support this. [Aglaia| Mauzy and [Tom] Goranson weren’t even there. Ms. Mauzy and Mr. Goranson obtained the warrant for Mr. Pilzer’s arrest, failed to notify Mr. Piker’s attorney, and then persuaded sherriff’s deputies to go to Mr. Piker’s office and arrest him. Mr. Piker left his office with the deputies and was taken to Lew Sterrett. Why did D Magazine not interview the arresting officer instead of quoting an unnamed source for an explanation of why and how Mr. Pilzer was taken to jail?

Concerning the statement: “If the case is not settled or dropped, David Stutzman makes it clear that Piker’s character and business practices will be under the spotlight in the courtroom.”Mr. Piker’s actions have never come under scrutiny for anything other than his dealings with Stutzman and Bromberg. If Stutzman and Bromberg had questions about Mr. Pilzer’s character and business practices, why did they aggressively solicit his business and the right to represent him throughout the 1980s and as late as 1993?

COYT RANDAL JOHNSON

DALLAS

Tormenting Pilzer



IT IS CRYSTAL CLEAR PAUL ZANE PILZER’S former wife and former lawyers strived to obtain his millions. They also wanted to torment him by tarnishing his reputation. Those of us who are fortunate to know Paul Pilzer know he is one of the most ethical and successful men in town. His whirlwind persona is one of my favorite characteristics of his personality, along with sensitive, caring, understanding, intelligent, and exciting. “Out of control” as mentioned in the article is not Paul Zane Pilzer. Let’s get rid of these deadbeat lawyers and women in Dallas that give us a bad name!

MARGO MOOSE

DALLAS

Glad to Have You



JUST A NOTE TO SAY THANK YOU FOR FEAturing Home Delivery Network in your June cover story [“How to Get More Time in Your Life”], We’re happy you enjoyed your experience with our service.

Home Delivery Network is proud to be headquartered here, and we’re honored to receive such positive press.

JAY GILVEZAN

HOME DELIVERY NETWORK



Satisfied Customer



JUST A NOTE TO LET YOU KNOW HOW much I enjoy my subscription to D Magazine. It is the best and most innovative magazine about Dallas I’ve read.

PHILIP SMITH

DALLAS

Class-Less



KIRK DOOLEY’S “WHATEVER HAPPENED TO the Class of ’65” [June] is nothing short of irresponsible journalism in the tradition of “Hard Copy” and “A Current Affair.” The fact that he, too, attended Highland Park High School scarcely gives him the right to dredge up the “tragic” and “freakish” incidents that were related in the article. Did Kirk bother to talk with the families of the 19? Did he stop to consider the feelings of those parents, siblings, and friends who have already endured the heartache of losing a loved one’ Or did they simply open the magazine to find those lost faces staring at them?

In tact, the Class of’65 is a close knit one; but it was that way before any of these tragedies occurred. And, yes, we are proud of those whose accomplishments were mentioned. We are, however, just as proud of those who go about making the world a better place simply by being good parents, neighbors, and citizens, regardless of their last name! One would be hard pressed to find a class member who would list his goal as “merely to be alive.” This ridiculous conclusion may help sell magazines, but it certainly lacks the sensitivity and good sense that one would have expected from a writer such as Dooley and a human being who had the privilege of knowing many of those about whom he writes.

JUDY GANG

ROCKWALL