Canyon Creek Life Volume 5 Issue 24

Contents4 Hot Dogs (and other Pets) 28 Neighborhood Newcomers6 How to Make the Perfect Kitchen 30 Summer Landscapes 32 Canyon Creek Allstate Insurance Space 34 Beach-worthy Abs The Right Way12 No Equipment? No Problem! (Fit Body Boot Camp) (Crull Fitness) 36 In the Kitchen18 Your Attic . . . Air Quality & Your Front Cover photo provided by Amber Starling Photography, amberstarling.com, 469-226-1276 Family22 Canyon Creek Chronicle8  Pet of the Month 10  Athlete of the Month14  Super Seniors 20  Business of the Month www.CanyonCreekLifeMedia.com 1

Letter from Publisher Kyla Obert the Publisher EditorR ed. White. Blue. Powerful and impactful colors Teri Hebert that represent bravery, innocence and justice. These three colors represent our country, our Ad Salesfreedoms and our dedication to one another. As most Mike Obertof you know, this patriotic holiday is a big one in our Nancy Luttingerneighborhood. Flags line the streets, decorated vehicles,bikes and golf carts parade the streets, and neighbors Photographercome together to celebrate. It’s refreshing and uplifting, Amber Starlingin a time of many struggles everywhere, that we havethis day to celebrate together as friends and neighbors. A Designerneighborhood where we can work together, live together Noel M. Macaseroand celebrate together, for yet another year. Donna Laluna In this issue, we were able to spend time with a couple Open Look Business Solutionsof gentleman who helped uphold these freedoms and fought bravely for the Red,White and Blue. We thank them, and all of the veterans, for their dedication to our Contributorscountry. And we thank them for helping make this neighborhood an even better Lisa Parelli, Ryan Amerson,place to live. Warren Caldwell, Noemi Quillin, Wilson Allen, Trainer Tom, Happy Independence! Angela Green. Letter from Special Thanks the Editor The Otte Family, Bo Garner, Jay Dalehite, JohnH appy July and August, neighbors! July 4th is one Tuthill, Spencer Petersen, The Perez Family. of my favorite holidays. We just celebrated to- gether as Canyon Creek with the parade, food, For Advertising Questions, please emailfriends, and all of the flags throughout the neighborhood. [email protected] if you missed our local events for Independence Day,I hope that no matter where you celebrated, you had a For Editoral Requests, please emailwonderful, safe, and fun July 4th! [email protected] [email protected] This month, we’ve put together a special Veteran SuperSenior feature, in honor of our country’s independence. HyperLocal MediaYou probably know him, but you’ll get to know a bit 2701 Custer Parkway, Suite 706more about Jay Dalehite and his dedicated work throughthe HOA Flag Program. He’s the reason we see so many Richardson, TX  75080beautiful flags lining our streets several times during theyear. You’ll also meet John Tuthill, another veteran and longtime Canyon Creek Managing Partnersneighbor. He has an inspiring story that I’m so glad you’ll get to read. Mike and Kyla Obert Then, with the heat in full force, read about how to keep your pets safe from the Principalsoutdoor heat. And, check out a couple of recipes that should make meal or snack Campbell Kerr and Dustin Shaffertime a little cooler this summer. Of course, we know that you know Sweet Firefly.But you might not know the dog behind the ice cream. You’ll get to meet Daisy, theinspirational pup who is part of the Sweet Firefly family. I’m excited about this issue of Canyon Creek Life magazine, as I am with every issuethat we put together! And as always, I’m thankful to each neighbor who lets us in toyour home or shares your stories with us. Enjoy this one and stay cool, neighbors! 2 www.CanyonCreekLifeMedia.com



Community News (and Other Pets) By Teri HebertI t’s summer and it has gotten HOT sooner than I think anyone tend to be cooler in the mornings before 8am and in the evenings after was expecting. This heat is brutal for us humans! And it is “ruff” 8pm. If it’s possible, save your neighborhood stroll for those times of (pun intended) for dogs, cats, and other pets that venture outside. day to help keep your pup’s paws safe. Since you and I (probably) don’t walk around outside with a fur 3. Provide plentiful amounts of water.coat on in 90-degree heat, it’s hard to relate to what an extra layer of It’s important to have plenty of water available outside in your dog’sfur could do to affect the comfort of our furry friends while they areoutside. Here are a few things to be mindful of when caring for your or cat’s water bowl. Add an extra bowl if you notice your dog runningpets in the summer. out of water while she’s outside. And when you take that morning or evening stroll with your pup, take some water with you for a water1. Keep them indoors as much as you can. break. Both of you will appreciate having a cold drink of water mid- I’m sure some of us have “outside” dogs and cats. These pets are walk!used to spending more time outside than inside. They might even 4. Watch them carefully.truly live outside full time and never come in your house. But if it’s If your dog is anything like my dog, she doesn’t have an “off” switchpossible, create additional shade for them outdoors or perhaps allowthem in to the garage or the house during the hottest parts of the day. or “slow” function when she’s outside. She constantly runs the yardEven a little relief can go a long way! following a variety of sights and sounds, (some of which I don’t think are really there!). So, it’s up to me to help her regulate her energy and2. Walk your dog earlier in the morning or later in temperature in the heat. She doesn’t know when to stop herself before the evening. she over-does it. When she seems to be breathing hard and slobbering everywhere, I know I need to bring her inside and help her cool down. You know what it’s like to walk barefoot on the pavement when it’salmost 100 degrees outside. Unless your dog wears flip-flops, their We hope you and your pets have a fun, safe, and cool (as much aspaws can be injured on hot pavement. But, temps on the pavement possible) summer!4 www.CanyonCreekLifeMedia.com



How to Makethe PerfectOutdoor Kitchen SpaceSummertime is for backyard BBQ’s and grilling. An outdoor maintain the view you currently have from inside the house to the kitchen expands your living space and allows you to cook, eat and outside, you’ll want to place the outdoor kitchen to the side or at an entertain. Incorporating interior kitchen ideas to your outdoor angle so that the view isn’t blocked. Most importantly, consider thesetting is a great way to add versatility, value and fun to your home. overall traffic flow of your yard and the safety of your family. A hot,Well-designed outdoor kitchens also combine the ease of outdoor outdoor grill shouldn’t be located right next to the area where thegrilling. There are a numerous challenges associated with creating the activities occur. Just like an indoor kitchen, the outdoor kitchen isperfect space for living and cooking outdoors. These tips can help you full of hazards so place it accordingly.overcome some challenges so you can plan a perfect space for cookingand entertaining. You will love bringing the indoors out! Choosing Your Appliances Think about what how many appliances you are considering forDefine Your Space Each homeowner may have a slightly different vision in mind of the your space and their size. You may want multiple cooking and refrigeration appliances - think about how all of the appliances willperfect outdoor space. Some may want a space that has a cooking area, fit within your allotted space. Always leave enough space on eitherand others may want a space that is more focused on conversation or side of the grill to accommodate platters and cooking tools. Counteroutdoor dining. Unless you have a very large yard, you may not be heights and work surface also allow for different functions within yourable to incorporate all of these elements into your space, and you may outdoor cooking space.need to consider what is most important to you. Think about theoutdoor living space that you and your family or friends would more Incorporate Greenery Into the Spacelikely use on a regular basis, and create a plan or design around that. For most people, a patio area simply would not be complete withoutThink About Usable Space beautiful flowers or lush greenery. You can add a built-in planter to While you are defining your space, it is important to keep in mind your patio design as one creative element. Another idea is to leave space for potted plants or to add flower beds around the perimeterthe amount of usable space that is available. A small slab patio can of your patio area. Hanging plants can add an additional element ofeasily be enlarged with poured concrete, pavers, or other elements, greenery to your space.but you want to ensure that you have enough leftover space in youryard for other elements that are needed, such as green space for the Control Lighting and Airflowkids to run around in. The outdoor living space should also have An outdoor living area should be comfortable for you and yourenough space for all of the furniture that you are planning. Room formaneuverability is also critical. The last thing you want is to crowd family or guests to be in. This means that elements like lighting,your patio area with so much furniture, a fire pit, a cooking area or temperature, and airflow will need to be moderated in some way. Youother features that you do not have space to walk around freely. can use umbrellas, awnings or other coverings to control light, and you can add lighting elements to brighten up the space at night. YouLocation, Location, Location can also use screens and other elements to block the wind as well as Where you decide to place your outdoor kitchen depends upon fans to create airflow when needed.several factors. Make sure that smoke from the grill doesn’t drift back Creating the most idyllic outdoor living space requires forethoughtinto the home. Orient the grill in an ideal location. If you frequently as well as time and effort. However, this effort will be rewarded withentertain, and don’t want to travel a long distance from the indoor the perfect outdoor living space for you to enjoy with family andkitchen to the outside, consider placing your grill and outdoor kitchen friends when you focus on these important factors.relatively near the entrance to the inside kitchen. But, if you want to6 www.CanyonCreekLifeMedia.com



Pet of the MonthDaisyY’all know and love Sweet Firefly. This month, meet one of the How long have you lived in Canyon pets behind the ice cream. Meet Daisy! Creek?Tell us your names and your pets’ names. We have lived in Canyon Creek for thirteen years. We are Patti and Trey Otte, and our son is Will. We have two dogs, What do you love most about living in Canyon Creek?Daisy and Lacey. We love the friendly people and the sense of communitymany ofWhat breed is your pet? our closest friends live right here in Canyon Creek. We have enjoyed Daisy is a rescue, so we are unsure about her breed. But we think she the donut shop on Saturday mornings, going to one of the many parks to play, the Fourth of July parade and party at the Country Club, theis a bichipoo or a maltipoo. Lacey is a Catahoula. flags flying thanks to the neighborhood flag program, the National Night Out parties every year with our friends from Canyon BrookWhere did you get your Daisy and how long have you had her? and Woodcrest, and joining friends at one of the many restaurants In 2009, we lost our sweet almost three-year-old daughter Kate. in II Creeks.A few months after her passing, we started thinking about getting Share with us a funny or awesome story of living in Canyonanother dog as the house was so quiet. Not only were we missing Kate Creek.dreadfully, but so was our beagle, Abby. The void was huge. We lovedogs and thought a puppy would help fill that void and be the perfect Angie Conard and I (Patti) own Sweet Firefly in II Creeks, and theaddition to our family. Having said that, we were really struggling shop has been such an incredibly happy experience for both of ourwith the idea of potty-training a puppy, so we were hesitant. We families. We have gotten to see kids grow up there for the past sevendecided to wait a little longer. years, and we have had a chance to meet Canyon Creek families of all generations that we might never have met had it not been for Sweet But out of the blue, I received an email from a fellow Canyon Creek Firefly.mom, Bryony Kongabel, stating that her mom, brother and sister-in-law had rescued a puppy and were looking to give it to a great home. Tell us about your pet: fun tricks, unique talents, quirkyI took one look at that puppy’s face and knew she had to be ours. We personality, etc.went and picked her up in June, exactly six months to the day afterKate died. We changed her name from Baby to Daisy, and she turned Daisybug can do two tricks consistently: she can jump up REALLYout to be EXACTLY what we needed. She fell in love with Will, who high, and she can spin around repeatedly. Anything for a treat!was seven at the time. She won both Trey and our beagle Abby over, Anything, that is, except sitting on command. If she WANTS toand she and I became inseparable. It was almost as if she knew how mind and sit, she will. Otherwise, we can forget it!much we needed her. She was intuitive in her love for us. When Daisy came to us, she was perfectly potty-trained and would We cannot begin to describe how, after eight years together, Daisy patiently wait for permission to eat her food before diving into thecontinues to bring joy and laughter to our home. And coincidentally, bowl. As she has gotten older, she will very vocally let us know if we’reher personality reminds us of Kate’s. Daisy’s super loving but also taking too long with a high-pitched, commanding but tiny bark! Andvery feisty, as was Katerbug. She’s attentive and affectionate, but also even at the advanced age of nine, she is still as springy and spry ascat-like in her independence (Kate did things her own way even if it when she was a puppy. We can’t say enough about how happy she hasmeant a few sessions in time out!). made our little family.8 wwwwww..CCaannyyoonnCCrreeeekkLLifiefeMMeeddiaia..ccoomm



Athlete of the Month Brag on yourself: Tell us your honors and awards in school. I was a varsity letterman in football, baseball, and track and field at Pearce. I received all district honors in football for district 9-6A. As a senior I also received the Academic All-State award for student athletes. What’s your favorite subject in school (your sport doesn’t count!)? Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology)Bo Garner Tell us about your plans after graduation. I will be attending Austin College in Sherman, TX to play football while studying pre-med. I will determine a final major by the end of sophomore year. I hope to eventually be able to work in an ER setting at a large hospital. Outside of schools and sports, what do you do for fun, hobbies, work, etc.? I am a lifeguard at Canyon Creek Country Club. During my free time I enjoy going to the gym, watching movies, and hanging out with friends. How long have you lived in Canyon Creek? 17 years What do you love most about living in Canyon Creek I love the size and livelihood of Canyon Creek park. Every sport team I was part of growing up had practice there, and it was a blessing to be able to live right across the street from it. I pretty much lived there during my childhood.Y ou’ve probably seen him playing in the park, he’s a recent Tells us a favorite story or two about a big moment Pearce graduate, and he is headed to college in the fall. or fun moment playing your sport. Neighbors, meet Bo Garner! This past fall, the football team was required to beat Dallas SkylineTell us your name, what school you currently by 11 or more points in order to advance to the playoffs. Weattend (or recently attended), and what year you defeated them on senior night 31 to 14. I rushed for 187 yards withare in school. 2 touchdowns. Pearce earned its first ever 6A playoff football victory the next week. We defeated Naaman Forest 27 to 21 in overtime. I My name is Bo Garner and I am a 2018 graduate of Pearce High rushed for 213 yards along with one touchdown. It was an incredibleSchool. I will be a freshman at Austin College this fall. experience that I will never forget.What other schools have you attended? Share with us a funny or awesome story of living in Canyon Creek Elementary (K-6th) and North Junior High (7th- Canyon Creek.8th) There are too many great memories that I can mention. All in all, I must say that some of the best times in my life were spendingTell us what sports or activities you were involved countless hours at the park with my friends playing with whatever ballin and why you enjoy it. we had at the time. In high school I played football, baseball, and ran track. Along with Anything else you would love for your neighbors tosports I was also apart of Stampede, which is a country western co-ed know about you?dance team at Pearce. I was also in the National Honor Society. Thank you Canyon Creek for supporting me! I would not be where I am today without the endless love and service from this community.10 www.CanyonCreekLifeMedia.com



No Equipment? No Problem!by Teri HebertDid you know that you can effectively work out your entire knees). Having lower back discomfort? Try using a countertop edge body without the use of any equipment? No gym, no weights, (rather than the floor) as your push-off point. no problem! Try these effective body weight exercises if youfind yourself without equipment but with a desire to start getting ac- 3. S it-upstive or to maintain a workout schedule away from your home or gym. Lay on your back with your knees bent and heels on the floor. With1. S quats your fingers resting lightly behind your ears, sit up straight, then lower Tried, true, and effective. With your body weight in your heels (not back down. Be sure not to lock your fingers behind your neck to avoid a neck injury (don’t pull on your neck!). Use your core muscles to liftleaning forward), feet about hip width apart, and toes facing forward and lower your body, working your abs and low back muscles.simply stand straight up, then lower your body down. And repeat. Becareful to keep your chest up and your back as straight as possible. If 4. L eg Raisesthis feels awkward at first, try this move with your back against a wall Lying flat on your back with your legs slightly above the floor andto see what it feels like to not lean forward while standing up andlowering down. out straight, lift and lower your legs, one at a time, alternating legs. Be sure to keep your low back firmly connected to the floor to avoid back2. P ushups injury or strain. This move not only works your legs, it works your Everyone’s favorite exercise! If you are new to pushups, try a lower abs to help flatten your tummy and build a strong core.modification. In the pushup position (face down, hands flat on floor Do each of these exercises in a circuit (one after the other), 10-12 repsand placed about shoulder width apart), keep your knees on the each, three times throughwithout a break if you can, but feel free to restground. Be sure to keep your back straight as you lift and lower your 30 seconds between each round if needed. You’ll find that it doesn’t takeupper body. Once these get more comfortable and you build your long to go through these exercises, you can do them anywhere (indoors orupper body strength, lift up to your toes (no longer resting on your out!), you’ll work up a sweat, and if you are consistent about doing these or similar exercises several times per week (combined with a healthy diet!), you’ll see improvement in your strength and body composition over time.



Super Seniors VETERAN SUPER SENIORS by Teri Hebert In this July/August edition of Canyon Creek Life, to honor the celebration of our country’s independence following the July 4th holiday, we wanted to highlight two of our veteran Super Seniors. We appreciate not only their service to our country, but what they bring to our neighborhood and to so many lives around them. This month, please get to know Jay Delhite and John Tuthill!Photo by Amber Starling Photography If you haven’t met Jay yet, you’ve probably seen him around As Jay tried to find where he needed to report for duty, he were the neighborhood on his light blue golf cart, or you’ve seen the told to go to Killeen, TX and Ft. Hood. But when he arrived at Ft. fruits of his labor: one of the 1,500 flags placed throughout the Hood, they told him that his assignment was actually at Killeen neighborhood four times a year as part of the neighborhood Flag “Base” a different location. Jay soon learned that it was actually a Program. Jay is the guy who coordinates the effort to place flags at secret location, and the man at the service station where he asked for homes in Canyon Creek for Memorial Day, July 4th, Patriots Day directions to the base had never heard of it. (9/11), and Veterans Day. Killeen Base at the time was a storage facility for nuclear weapons Jay is a veteran who served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. He that required Top Secret clearance for all personnel. Jay arrived joined after college, which he says was a blessing. Had he been drafted without the proper clearance for his duties and only Quartermaster as scheduled in 1950, he might have been deployed to war. Instead, training. So, while he waited for his clearance to come through, he he was able to go through the ROTC program in college and graduate worked for two months as the assistant officer’s club manager. with a commission as an Army 2nd Lieutenant. He then went through Quartermaster School, thinking he would serve his country in the role Finally, his clearance came through and he was trained for his job as of supporting troops with food, water, and other field services. But his a handling officer. He helped test weapons in the storage facility and assignment to Killeen Base was something very different. get them safely where they needed to be, whether that was back to storage or to be transported to another base somewhere. 14 www.CanyonCreekLifeMedia.com

Super Seniors He said it was interesting work that he couldn’t talk about, since put out four times a year, Photo by Amber Starling Photographyit was top secret. Of course as I chatted with Jay for this article, I it’s more than one flag manconfirmed with him as he shared his story with me that I could share can handle! And with thehis top secret story with his neighbors of Canyon Creek. Luckily, Jay partnership between thesays there are no concerns now. HOA and the Boy Scouts, it’s a significant fundraising After fourteen months in his role, he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant. effort that supports bothAnd after he served his commitment to the Army, he left and worked organizations.for the next 40 years with Shell Corporation. Though he lovingly calls Shell moved Jay around the country a bit, but we’re so glad he’s been it an administrative andsettled in Canyon Creek since 1973. Eventually, Jay found himself logistical nightmare, Jayon the HOA Board in the role of Vice President of Membership. keeps a careful watch overThrough his vision, he helped increase the HOA membership from the program, both the flags200 to 2,000 (out of 2,800 homes) at its highest. and his database of flag- needing neighbors, with Several years ago, Jay met with the then president of the Rotary every detail in his processclub about the flag program. They both saw it as a good fundraising developed over time. Heidea, and Jay began putting it in to practice. He saw the convenience also goes out every Aprilof adding the optional $35 annual flag fee to the $15 HOA annual to check all of the flag polemembership dues, which helped increase the number of homes holes to make sure theyrequesting flags each year. Eventually, Jay took over the program from are in good shape afterthe Rotary for Canyon Creek and he’s been the flag man ever since. the winter and before Memorial Day flags are put out. And when he notices a flag is beginning to show too much wear, he respectfully More than 1,500 flags are distributed for those four recognition takes that flag out of use and honorably retires the flag to the Boytimes each year. The flags go out the Saturday before the holiday and Scouts for their official flag burning disposal events.are picked up the Saturday afterward. Jay does much of the legworkand organization work himself, including putting the flags together Jay, we are thankful for your service to your country, and to yourwith the poles in his own garage. neighborhood through the flag program! But he also coordinates with the Boy Scout troops to help put theflags out and bring them back in for each event. With 1,500 flags to John Tuthill has lived in Canyon Creek on Overcreek drive since 1981. He and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary just two years ago. I learned that John flew quite a few combat missions in Vietnam. But I had no idea that when I spoke with John, he would offer an amazing testimony. And that “quite a few” missions was actually 233 missions. John served 5-1/2 years total with four of those years in combat, followed by a year and a half as an instructor in Beeville. But John wants to be clear that Vietnam war veterans do not consider themselves heroes. I hear that, yet it creates a challenge for me to honor John and others like him for their service without regaling them as heroes. We typically celebrate our veterans as those who fought for our freedoms, which by default puts them in to a “hero” category.www.CanyonCreekLifeMedia.com 15

Super Seniors But with John’s wishes in mind, here is an excerpt of a piece Johnwrote himself about a specific mission he flew and the impact of thatmission later in his life: All was focused on “going home.”.... as a close-air support pilot,...in support of U.S. Army and U.S. Marine ground pounders, I foundsatisfaction in knowing that maybe I could help someone survive his 365-day tour and go home.... Eight Marines were being pursued by an entire company of NVA troopsand in eminent danger. Helicopters had gone in twice in attempts toextract these men, and twice they had been repelled by intense enemyfire. The enemy had closed within 50 meters of the Marines, and withoutimmediate action, their survival was in doubt. As we circled under dense overcast skies and in mountainous terrainto spot the “friendlies”, I lost my radio and had to use hand signals torelinquish the lead to my wingman. I had no transmission capability andonly intermittent reception. The airborne FAC asked for quick low-levelaction due to the severity of the situation. Dropping ordinance at 450knots on top of a mountain within 50 meters of “friendlies” is difficult atbest.... It’s a case of hit the target or these eight Marines don’t get off thismountain, let alone go home.... It was easy to see where to drop after I rolled in and got the target insight. The top of the mountain lit up like sparklers on the 4th of July asthe NVA filled the sky in front of me with intense small arms automaticweapons fire. I zeroed in on the muzzle flashes and released my nape toland right in the middle of the area where the muzzle flashes emanated.I passed over the target at 500 feet altitude, pulled off hard left at four tosix Gs, and turned my head back toward the target to see if we got a hit.Right on, right on.... Back in the trailer we heard that ten minutes after we pulled off target,the “jolly greens” had gone in to pick up the eight Marines and did not takeone round of enemy fire. Eight more men survived one of their 365 daysone more day closer to going home. No champagne, no great celebration,just a knowing smile to George, and our wingman, and his RIO thatanother mission was successfully accomplished.... Not a day has passed since I came home in June 1970 that Ihaven’t thought about those who served, those who survived, those whodied, and those whose lives I took on a day like that. While John might not see himself as a hero, it is clear that he had apurpose by serving in that war, and in the story he’s shared since then.He goes on to say: We all pick up burdens as we travel the road of life, and the VietnamVeteran has more than his share. These burdens look like boulders on life’sroad behind us. We can’t remove those boulders from our past, all we cando is recognize them for what they are, accept them, and be watchful thatwe keep life’s road ahead of us clear. God doesn’t want us to forget the past.He want us to understand it, to accept its unchangeability, to learn fromit, to remember our friends, to look at those boulders as sign posts to helpkeep us and others from creating more boulders because of a focus on thatwhich we cannot change. John, thank you for your service, for the difference you’ve made inmany lives, and for allowing us to share your story this month! 16 www.CanyonCreekLifeMedia.com



Your Attic . . . . Air Quality, &Your Family - choose local! by Teri HebertY ou can always depend on Texas weather to impact your How do they do it? Their System combines three different home’s energy efficiency (and bills!), no matter the season. components: Radiant Barrier, Attic Insulation, and Proper Ventilation. Extreme heat in the summer creates a hot, humid attic space These three components work in tandem to make a complete systemthat increases the heat in your home. And those chilly winter nights that will reduce your year-round energy costs.(yes, we do get a few!) can make your entire home feel like an iceboxwithout proper attic insulation. Some of our older, established homes here in Canyon Creek have years of deteriorated materials in our attics. These materials are Aside from cranking up the a/c in the summer and the heater in the harmful to breathe, plus many older homes have developed cracks andwinter, is there anything else you can do to maintain a comfortable crevices in the attic space that allows dust, moisture, and sometimeshome year-round? If you ask your Canyon Creek neighbor Ryan unwanted critters into your home.Amerson, he can help overhaul your attic in a way that properlyinsulates your home while also reducing your utility bills. Ryan and his team work diligently to clean and clear musty, dusty, and moldy attics to transformed it into a clean, air-tight, energy- Energy Attic, locally owned and operated by Amerson and his wife efficient space. They are meticulous and detailed in their work to helpTiffany, uses a 3-part Energy Reduction System (ERS System) to make make your attic something that helps improve the air quality in youryour home or office as energy efficient as possible, save you money on home while saving you money.heating and cooling costs, and reduce your carbon footprint on theenvironment. Energy Attic products offer the following benefits for home or business owners: With a Micah 6:8 mission to “Do what is right, Love people, andWork humbly”, the Amerson Family has developed a business that • Pay for themselves in a few years or lessputs people first, and profits second. “It seems to be working!”, says • Offer green alternatives for saving money on your bills andRyan. “We strive to live out Galations 6:10: ‘. . . while we have theopportunity, let us do good to all people.’ Home means a lot of addressing the comfort level of your homedifferent things to a lot of people . . . to us, it’s where life happens. • Can be installed in new or existing homes, offices, or out-buildingsWe have an opportunity to change the performance, air quality, and • Conserve energy and help the environment by reducing yourenergy costs in the place where everyone can make a difference in thisworld: Home.” carbon footprint • Qualify as Energy Star products Visit www.energyattic.com or Call 972-548-0088 for your  FREE ATTIC OVERHAUL ESTIMATE.18 www.CanyonCreekLifeMedia.com



Business of the MonthDoes anyone actually love to do laundry? What if you never Tell us about your business (what do you do, where do you do had to do your own laundry? Well this month, meet your it, etc.) local laundry service! Operated by your neighbor, SpencerPeterson. We consist of two entities: DFW Linens, a Commercial Laundry service offering Linen Processing, Linen Rental and Facility ServiceWhat is your name and the name of your business? How long Programs.have you been in business? The second entity is DFW Laundry, a Residential Laundry service Spencer Petersen, co-owner/operator of DFW Linen & Laundry offering pick-up and delivery for Wash & Fold, Dry Cleaning,Services. We have been in business since 2016. Though we are relatively Household Item Cleaning, and more servicing the Dallas-Fort Worthnew, we have made large strides. We are not trying to reinvent the Metroplex.wheel, but instead disrupt the norm by offering convenient residentialservices while delivering excellent customer service to both our What inspired you to do what you do?commercial and residential customers. I’m a big believer in building true partnerships. Our goal is to develop a unique and genuine partnership with all of our customers20 www.CanyonCreekLifeMedia.com

Business of the MonthWhat do you love most about living in Canyon Creek. It is a small neighborhood with a passion for all that is homegrown,full of wonderful people, and is community-oriented.Tell us about your family (names, ages, schools, work, etc). Colleen and I have been married for twelve years. Our oldest sonis Tristan, age seven, and is going in to second grade at Prairie CreekElementary. Our youngest son is Brody, who is age five, and will begoing into Prairie Creek Elementary in 2019.Share with us a funny or awesome story of living in CanyonCreek. Not all legendary stories should be put into print! LOL! Let me justsay, I love my friends and I love this neighborhood!!!Anything else you’d love for your neighbors to know aboutyour business or you? Our laundry service is meant for everyone to take advantage of in aresidential setting. The Delivery Wash & Fold program will save youcountless (not to mention mindless) hours in front of the washingmachine. This service is there for YOU to make your life easier andgive you a better quality of life.to simplify and support their business needs while bridging the gap 21from business-to-business and business-to-consumer.Tells us a favorite story or two about your business. When building a company from the ground up, it is always achallenge to constantly evolve the way you run your business andmaintaining that growth. There was a time that we all had to pitchin a little extra, doing things that weren’t necessarily our jobs. Butby doing that you learn to problem solve as a team and you becomeas close as family. At DFWLLS we are not only a team, but we area family. It doesn’t matter what location or department you areworking in, we all know each other, and we are all friends and laughconstantly. There is no family I would rather work with than myDFWLLS family.How long have you lived in Canyon Creek? Four yearsWhat brought you to Canyon Creek? We moved to Canyon Creek to be a part of a community wherefamily comes first, people are always outdoors, and the close proximityto so many great things! www.CanyonCreekLifeMedia.com

The Canyon Creek Chronicle Letter from the President G reetings All, The parade begins at 10 am. All parade participants will begin lining Canyon Creek Denizens who up at 8:30 am in the II Creeks shopping center. The parade takes have taken advantage of the $50/year HOA place on Lookout, going west then looping around in front of the membership, which includes Boy Scout-led Canyon Creek Country Club. The parade ends at the club with lots flag placement for Patriotic Holidays (or of festivities for the whole family (bounce houses, face painting, snow $15 without the flag, but what fun is that?) cones, etc.). Don’t miss out on the fun! should be receiving our monthly attempts to inform the neighborhood with current Jumping to another track, if you live adjacent to the railroad tracks events and occasional knowledge. This on Cap Rock, Valley Forge, Flat Creek or another alley next to the comes in the form of emails entitled “Echoes railroad, your view is likely obscured by the interruption of random From the Canyon”. If you are a member and are not receiving emails sections of seemingly useless chain link fencing. The fence dates from “Canyon Creek Homeowner’s Association”, please check your back to a time when the railroad tycoons were concerned about rural spam filter. If you don’t find the emails there, please update your Richardson’s cattle wandering on to the tracks.vironmentalcontact information with us. Now that much of the fencing is gone and cattle in Richardson If you are not currently a member, please take a moment and visit are mostly found at Tom Thumb, one might ask if the fence can be http://canyoncreekhomeowners.com/cch/membership/ and become removed. If you enjoy your section of fence adjacent to your property, one with us. FYI: our new website is in development. you can keep it. The City has allowed us the freedom to determine for NewsletterOur annual Independence Day Parade will be held (not ourselves whether we keep our section or not. coincidentally) on July 4th! All are welcome, but be sure to register in one of four categories: Walker/Biker; Golf Cart; Car, Float. Get your However, if you live in a property with a section of this fence and Red, White, and Blue imaginations going and join in on the fun. To you would like it removed, the City will at no charge, remove the submit your entry, send an email to eventst@canyoncreekhomeowners. fence behind your property. It will not happen overnight, as we are SON REcoSmIDwEitNhTyoSu•r JnUamNeE, a2d0dr1e8ss, phone number, and the category you attempting to define the scope of the overall project. But let’s get the will be in. party started by contacting me at [email protected] or 972-814-0400. I will help coordinate this beautification effort.n on new reservoir Thank you for all that you do to imbue our Neighborhood with a special sense of place, and have a Happy Summer in 2018! izon, SHERMAN BONHAM 82US T he North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) tting 75US broke ground on its newest reservoir May 25. North Texas oir in 121 Municipal Lake, formerly known as Lower Bois d’Arc Creek l not MCKINNEY NORTH TEXAS Reservoir, will be the first reservoir built in North Texas since Joe this Pool Lake in 1989. onal, MUNICIPAL LAKE than When it opens in 2022, the lake will serve as an important new source Bon- RICHARDSON of water for the cities served by the NTMWD, of which Richardson is and one. The district currently serves 1.7 million residents, a number that gal- Richardson representatives took part in the North Texas Municipal is expected to more than double in the next 50 years. Knowing this Lake groundbreaking last month. growth was on the horizon, NTMWD began the permitting process ation for the new reservoir in 2003, with final approval not granted until grad- Ground Brokenpending on rainfall, it should with water being delivered February of this year. When fully operational, the lake will cover aring more than 16,600 acres northeast of Bonham in Fannin County andMajor take about two years to fill the from the lake to NTMWD in provide up to 108 million gallons of water per day. ll be ected on New Reservoirlake to an operational level, 2022. Construction preparation activities have begun with grading of plete access roads and clearing of brush at the dam site. Major construction De- Water judiciously this summer activities will be underway soon. It is expected to take three years to complete construction of the dam. Depending on rainfall, it shouldam take about two years to fill the lake to an operational level, with water being delivered from the lake to NTMWD in 2022. d2u2rOinng average, residents use more than twice Was hmewnuwcwwh.CatwaenrayitnoengrCreekLifeMedia.com summer as they do in winter and spring. this summer, please keep in mind that water rates have increased

The Canyon Creek Chronicle Please circle your calendar as your Canyon Creek HOA will be hosting a member of the Regarding littering in the park: If a resident Richardson Independent School District to reports littering via the MyRichardson App, an discuss and answer questions regarding the officer may not be immediately dispatched. If September 4th tax ratification election (TRE). an offense is taking place in the park, residents We will meet at the Canyon Creek Country should report the issue to 911. If upon arrival Club at 7:00 PM on Thursday, July 26th. an officer witnesses litter, such as paper from Coffee and Tea will be served. a confetti machine, the officer could issue a citation to the litterer. Ultimately, it will be the responding officer decision whether to issue acitation.Thank you to Canyon Creek kids for these t-shirt submission for the 4th of July.www.CanyonCreekLifeMedia.com 23

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The Wolfe Team “It’s Your Move, Make it a Smart One!” Neighborhood Network & Service Directory Sandy Wolfe and Je WolfeACCOUNTING / CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS SALON 508 - Erin Board HAIR STYLINGRONALD J. POFF, PC – Ronald J. Po , CPA and Brian A. Po , CPA (214) 952-4798833 East Arapaho, #220, Richardson, TX 75081 (972) 690-6023 508 W. Lookout Drive Ste. 14-55 [email protected]@po cpa rm.com Fax (972) 680-1166 Neighborhood Salon Specializing in Coloring, Styling and BalayageADVERTISING, PRINTING AND SHIPPING (469) 677-6678 HOME AND AUTO INSURANCETHE UPS STORE CANYON CREEK SHOPPING CENTER CANYON CREEK ALLSTATE – Wilson Allen (972) 810-4149The Casaday Family [email protected] 2701 Custer Pkwy. #813, Richardson, TX 75080224 W. Campbell Rd., Richardson, TX 75080 theupsstorelocal.com/6894 [email protected] Auto • Home • Life • BusinessPrinting & Document Finishing, Mailbox Services, Packing and Shipping JEWELRY MANUFACTURER AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING PREMIER DIAMONDS, INC. – Andy Feist (972) 994-9292SHERRELL AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING, INC – Steve Sherrell (972) 216-1961 1011 Hampshire Ln., #100, Richardson, TX 75080 [email protected]/C & Heating Service and Installation sherrellair.com [email protected] Custom gold & platinum manufacturing • Diamonds, colored gems, pearls & fine watches ATTORNEY (972) 661-9211 MORTGAGE LOANSPRAGER & MILLER, P.C. – Robert A. Miller Fax (972) 661-9859 PRIME LENDING - THE RASKIN TEAM - Ryan Miles (NMLS#184358) (469) 737-571014911 Quorum Drive, #320, Dallas, TX 75254 [email protected] 18111 Preston Rd., Suite 500, Dallas, TX 75252 www.teamraskin.com [email protected] AUTOMOTIVE - LEASING Home Loans Made Simple Lease New and Pre-Owned VehiclesFAIR LEASE - Dan Fuller (972) 705-4834 MOVING COMPANY (972) [email protected] www.fairlease.org FULL HOUSE MOVING - Mike Sarnacki www.fullhousemoving.com [email protected] BANKING Household Moving and Packing • Local and Long Distance • 7 Days a WeekTEXAS BANK AND TRUST – Bart Aldridge401 W. George Bush Frwy., Suite 101, Richardson, TX 75080 (972) 470-1500 PHOTOGRAPHY [email protected] Fax (972) 437-9363 STACEY JEMISON, PHOTOGRAPHER (214) 263-8877 www.staceyjemison.com [email protected] BUSINESS CONSULTING Advertising and Editorial Photography with a focus on Visual BrandingRWB CONSULTING CFO - Roger W. Burns (214) 724-7507 ROOFING RAIN KING CONSTRUCTION - Rick Hansen2618 E. Prairie Creek Dr., Richardson, TX 75080 [email protected] [email protected] (214) 502-3788 Insured / BondableBusiness Consultant • Interim CFO and ”as needed” CFO services to bring CFO-level insight Roofing • Rain Gutters • Re-Roofing COMPUTER SERVICESYOUR GEEKY FRIEND - Darin Wolfe (972) 672-3208 SPINE AND SPORTS [email protected] www.yourgeekyfriend.net CATALYST SPINE AND SPORTS REHAB – Ross A Ellis, DC (214) 484-3379Computer Repair • Software • Hardware • Virus Removal 2701 Custer Pkwy #712, Richardson, TX 75080 [email protected] APPAREL AND PROMOTIONAL ITEMS Catalyst is a sports chiropratic clinic. We perform progressive techniques and treatmentLOGO*TOLOGY – Monica Scott (214) 423-4000 modalities, both passive and active, to decrease pain and restore movement.1750 Alma Rd. #122, Richardson, TX 75080 [email protected] STONEWORK & LANDSCAPE BLANEY STONEWORK AND LANDSCAPE – Forrest BlaneyEmbroidery • Screen Print • Logo Items • Promotional Items Richardson, TX 75080 (972) 231-2131 DENTIST Fine stonework, landscaping and designWATSON FAMILY DENTISTRYJames M Watson DDS, PA / J. Mathew, Jr. DDS (972) 234-0626 TITLE INSURANCE (972) 931-1552 Ext. 103291 West Renner Parkway Suite A, Richardson, TX 75080 [email protected] CHICAGO TITLE – Celeste Hamid [email protected] 18111 Preston Road, #170, Dallas, TX 75252 ELECTRICAL SERVICERICHARDSON READY ELECTRIC - Frank Waters and James Baker (972) 234-5092 TREE SERVICE620 N. Interurban St., Richardson, TX 75081 richardsonreadyelectric.com WAUSON TREE SERVICE - Rodney Wauson (Certified Arborist) (214) 828-4364 ESTATE SALES Pruning • Removal • Cabling • Stump Grinding • Free EstimatesHARRIETT MARTIN ESTATE SALES – Harriett [email protected] (214) 551-4973 YOGA / NUTRITION COUNSELING / THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE YOGA CHIKITSA - Katherine Galligan (214) 865-9640 FENCES, DECKS AND MILLWORKING 328 W. Campbell Road, Richardson TX, 75080 [email protected] - Mark Jamison (214) 793-93032203 Canyon Creek Plaza, Richardson, TX 75080 [email protected] RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES (972) 473-5973WELLS FARGO ADVISORS, LLC - Shelley Turner, CFP®, Financial Advisor2400 Dallas Pkwy, Suite 100, Plano, TX [email protected] Financial Advisor`Well Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC Sandy Wolfe and Je Wolfe (972) 342-8799 FLOOR COVERINGSPRO SOURCE WHOLESALE FLOOR COVERINGS – Norma Baker (972) 521-5115 THE WOLFE TEAM - KELLER WILLIAMS CENTRAL25 Prestige Circle, Allen, TX 75002 [email protected] [email protected] www.dallasduo.comCarpet • Wood Laminate • Tile • Natural Stone • Residential & Commercial Each o ce Independently Owned and OperatedNEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK PLEDGE: All members have individually signed an agreement to provide quality service and products to home owners at fair prices. 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Neighborhood Newcomers One of your What brought you to Canyon Creek? Where did you live before newest you came here? families to the neighborhood We love the peace, character, and elegance of the neighborhood. is originally from Before Canyon Creek, we lived in Northrich. Before that, we were in Puerto Rico! If Puerto Rico. you haven’t yet had a chance to meet What do you love most (so far) about living in Canyon Creek? Angel Perez and his Community bonding, restaurants, and the parks. family, we’d like to introduce them to you Tells us a favorite story or two about your family (funny, here. Welcome Angel, Lina, sentimental, etc.). Camila, and Alina! We moved to north Texas from Puerto Rico because we fell Share with us the in love with the area after visiting for an Eagles concert in 2014. names and ages of In November 2017, we returned with the kids and startedeveryone living in your house, including your pets. planning the move right there and then. Hurricane Maria My name is Angel Pérez and my wife is Lina Dib. Our children are rushed the move by a few months. My kids have improvedCamila Pérez (17 years old) and Alina Pérez (10 years old). their grades and my wife and I realized our dream of becoming business owners.Where do your kids attend school? JJ Pearce and Canyon Creek Elementary. What do you do for hobbies or for fun? Restaurants, golf, water parks, live sports games (NFL/NBA/MLB), and amusement parks.What do you do for a living? What do your kids do outside of school? Sports teams, etc. I’m the owner of Richardson Wash & Stain. We are a power How do they like the neighborhood so far?washing and fence staining business based out of Canyon Creek. They love it. Our youngest is in gymnastics and my eldest will join the Pace Setters next year.How did you and and your wife meet? Work Anything else you would love for your new neighbors to know about you?When did you move to Canyon Creek? February 2018 We love getting together with neighbors, be it a cocktail party or community help initiatives.28 www.CanyonCreekLifeMedia.com



Community News By Noemi QuillinSummer gardens in Texas are a delight, but there are several key For the shade garden, dragon wing begonias top my list for showy factors to make any landscape a success. From water-wise, to full annuals. If you get morning sun, camellias are treasured for their glossy sun, to full shade gardens, the most important element is proper evergreen leaves and late winter/early spring blooms. Helleborus, alsosoil preparation. Although it is the most laborious part of planting, if known as Lenten rose, is a top shade perennial, oak leaf hydrangeasdone properly, the results are magnificent. Our hard clay soil here in and ‘emerald’ yews are beautiful shrubs, and ‘coral bark’ and ‘fireglow’the Metroplex makes it difficult for any plants’ tiny, hair-like roots to Japanese maples are majestic shade trees.expand and become established. By adding rich organic compost andsoil amendments like cotton burr compost and expanded shale, you Once planted, proper watering is of the utmost importance as mostwill create the ideal conditions for plants to thrive. plants and trees take a full year to become established. Water every morning for the first two weeks, then back off to two times a week in Once soil preparation is complete, the fun part begins: selecting the spring and three times a week in the summer. Plants and trees needyour plants! But remember, you will want to pick the best plants for deep watering and you cannot rely solely on sprinklers for adequatethe best location. Some of my full-sun favorites include: watering. Whatever your garden, thoroughly amend your soil, choose plants wisely, and water adequately, and you will be rewarded for • ‘Brake lights’ yucca, a perennial dwarf yucca with bright red years to come. blooms that last from spring to first frost and are a hummingbird favorite. Without the proper amendments, your garden will fail before it’s been • ‘Pringles dwarf’ podocarpus yew, a slow-growing dwarf shrub given a chance to start. Thoroughly prized for its evergreen leaves perfect for planting under low mix organic compost and expanded windows. shale for a magnificent start to your garden! • Periwinkles, a work-horse annual that comes in lots of different colors that bloom from spring to first frost; purple Angelonia, For more information on summer another long blooming anti-rabbit annual with soothing purple landscapes, or to get Noemi’s expert help, flower spikes that bloom all season long. contact her through her business listing (Blooming Vistas) at Houzz.com or by • Yellow esperanza and the hard to find ‘bells of fire’ orange phone at 972-897-0326. esperanza, both tender perennials that are usually treated as annuals with showy tubular flowers that give the garden lots of “wow” all summer long and look spectacular in pots.30 www.CanyonCreekLifeMedia.com



Canyon Creek Allstate InsuranceDo You Own A Business?Do You Need Key PersonLife Insurance?If you have a family, you probably know life insurance can help How Much Coverage Should I Buy? protect your loved ones financially if you pass away. But do you have life insurance to help protect your business? Yes, there is such There’s no set formula for deciding the monetary value of your key person insurance. You may want to start by considering the financiala thing: It’s known as key person life insurance, key man, or business effects a key employee’s death would have on your company.life insurance. For instance, if you’re a sole proprietor buying key person insurance on yourself, you may want enough coverage to help yourWhat Is Key Person Insurance? heirs close your business and pay off any company debts. If you own Key person insurance is a type of life insurance policy that provides a larger company and are insuring a key employee, you may needGet a quote for our four-legged friends.a death benefit to a business if its owner or another significant enough coverage to replace that person’s sales income, for example,employee passes away. Key person insuranTceomgaeythmeakr,ewsenesecainnmmanayke oraerpdtloaifcpfeermorveeindnte.caef.inancial cushion while you search for the employee’scircumstances:• If the business’ reputation and financial viability are critically Who Owns The Key Person Policy And linked to the key employee’s name, reputation or unique skills, Who Benefits? and the key employee’s death could end the business. How your policy is structured may depend on your company’s• If the death of a key employee (like a top salesperson) could legal structure. Typically, the company pays premiums for the quickly threaten the company financially. key person policy, and also owns it and is the beneficiary. The key employee must provide consent, in writing, to your company• If a financial institution or other creditor needs collateral for a owning the policy. business loan and requires the option of putting a lien on a key person policy. To discuss in more detail, call my office at 972-810-4149• If the business is a partnership and each partner wants to be able to buy out the other’s shares in case of an untimely death. GET A QUOTE AND I’LL DONATE $20 Do you have a New Roof? As a local Allstate Agent, I’m proud to support the Dallas Street Dog Advocates. And now it’s easy for It could save you you to help too. Call or stop by for a free insurance quote and I’ll donate $20* to the Dallas Street Dog hundreds or More Advocates. on your Homeowner’s Wilson Allen Insurance! 972-810-4149 www.CanyonCreekLifeMedia.com II Creeks Plaza32Canyon Creek [email protected]

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Beach-Worthy Abs the Right WayY ou probably know that crunches and sit-ups alone won’t give 3) Eat a clean diet. Diet is a big stumbling block for most people. you sculpted abs. Only a drop in overall body fat will uncover If your diet is not aligned with your goals, the results will come much your stomach muscles. slower. Remember, you can’t out-train an improper diet! Keep calories It is fully possible for you to do this with an effective combination in check! Use an app to set goals and track everything you eat for a fewof fat burning cardio, resistance training, and clean eating. My clients days. This will give you a great starting point.routinely drop fat and transform their bodies. You can do it too. Eat more frequently and lose weight? Yep you read that right! The Here’s how to get beach-worthy abs… key here is to never let your metabolism “crash” by going hours 1) Exercise at least three times per week. It is important to without eating. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to skipdedicate yourself to working out a minimum of three times a week for meals. Stick with eating small meals every few hours and always avoidat least 30 minutes if you want to transform your body. Anything less stuffing yourself.than this won’t make a large enough impact on your progress. 2) Make sure your workouts are effective. What makes a workout Do you want to flatten and sculpt your abs once and for all? Simplyeffective? It includes intense cardiovascular training coupled with decide that you really want it. Commit to yourself—you deserve it.effective resistance training. Walking on the treadmill or elliptical for30 minutes is not a fat blasting routine. The truth is that you can Come see me for fat-blasting workouts that deliver results. Togetherdramatically increase your results while investing less time when your we will get you on a program that will melt the fat off your abs,workouts are effective. exposing shape and definition. Cardio exercise is all about maintaining an effective level of intensity.This doesn’t mean that you should be out of breath or gasping for air, Call or email me today to get started. Let’s do this!but it does mean that you need to push yourself. Resistance training is the second key part of a fat burning workout. - Trainer TomThis means working your major muscle groups against resistance in away that stimulates your metabolism..

CANYON CREEK REAL ESTATE 3/01/18 - 4/30/18 Information below was obtained from NTREIS. Properties were listed and/ or sold by many Brokers between 3/01/18 - 4/30/18. SOLD PROPERTIES SQFT LIST PRICE SOLD DATE SOLD PROPERTIES SQFT LIST PRICE SOLD DATE2723 Pinery Lane 1,742 $305,000 3/23/18 1141 Wilderness Trail 2,575 $399,000 3/22/18410 Northview Drive 2,146 $299,000 4/09/18 405 Brook Glen Drive 2,604 $416,000 4/06/18319 Woodcrest Drive 2,189 $320,000 3/15/18 1131 Bull Run 2,822 $460,000 3/22/182009 Sandy Trail 1,473 $344,900 3/12/18 901 Firestone Lane 2,160 $424,000 3/20/18404 W Lookout Drive 1,887 $339,000 3/20/18 414 Crestover Circle 2,035 $449,900 3/30/182820 Forest Grove Drive 2,376 $365,000 3/23/18 219 Canyon Valley Drive 2,870 $439,000 4/18/18513 Arrowhead Drive 1,983 $340,000 3/09/18 428 Ridge Crest Drive 2,170 $474,900 4/30/184 Doral Place 2,019 $378,900 3/12/18 2539 Big Horn Lane 2,440 $499,000 3/22/18402 Ridgewood Drive 2,485 $395,000 4/02/18 2521 Little Creek Drive 2,239 $550,000 3/01/18327 W Lookout Drive 2,202 $374,900 3/05/18 3221 Tam O Shanter Lane 3,479 $785,000 4/13/182027 Fairmeadow Drive 1,949 $405,000 4/05/18 411 Fall Creek Drive 5,626 $1,029,000 4/27/181120 Mill Springs 2,407 $407,520 3/05/18 415 Fall Creek Drive 6,837 $1,095,000 3/05/18 THEN & NOW Canyon Creek, 3/01/2017 - 4/30/2017 Canyon Creek, 3/01/2018 - 4/30/2018If you are considering • Properties Sold: 26 • Properties Sold: 24 • Price Range: $279,900-$998,990 • Price Range: $299,000-$1,095,000 • Average Price: $432,518 • Average Price: $470,626 • Average Price PSF: $167.92 • Average Price PSF: $178.03selling, please call me fora complimentary marketanalysis to find out whatyour home is worth!Don’t leave money onthe table!And, if you choose to listwith me just mention thisad and I will credit you participaJteudst Sold Angela Green$1,500 at closing. 315 Stonebridge Keller Williams Central2P1ro4pe-r8ti9es3I’-v4e e1it7ihne1trhleistseadleor 6 Willow Creek [email protected] www.GreenSellsHomes.com 2404 Custer Pkwy Phone: 214-893-4171 204 Long Canyon Serving Dallas, Pending Collin and Denton Counties 407 Brook Glen 21 years experience! For Sale Each office independantly owned and operated. 5 Vista Cliff - Offered at $389,0002707 W Prairie Creek - Offered at $379,900

In the Kitchen Summer Pool- or Picnic-Ready Recipes by Teri HebertI n the summer, you are on the go with kids, pets, and probably also food in tow. Whether you are headed to the pool or on a picnic, these easy recipes travel well and are great for the hot weather headed our way.Avocado SalsaFrom cookingclassy.comIngredientsNote: Need it to be less spicy for the kids?Leave out the jalapeño. • 6 medium roma tomatoes (20 oz), 2. In a separate small mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, lime seeded and diced juice, garlic, salt and pepper until mixture is well blended. Pour mixture over avocado mixture, add cilantro then gently toss • 1 cup chopped red onion, chopped mixture to evenly coat. Serve with tortilla chips or over Mexican • 1 large or 2 small jalapeños, seeded entrees. and chopped (1/4 cup. Leave seeds if you like heat.) • 3 medium avocados, semi-firm but ripe, peeled, cored and diced • 3 Tbsp olive oil • 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice • 1 clove garlic, finely minced • 1/2 tsp salt (more or less to taste as desired) • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper • 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves , choppedInstructions 1. Place red onion in a strainer or sieve and rinse under cool water to remove harsh bite. Drain well. Add to a mixing bowl along with diced tomatoes, jalapeños and avocados. Grilled Watermelon From delish.com Of course, watermelon will always be a people pleaser when you slice it raw, but grilling it is a delicious twist. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cut into cubes for easier transport to pool parties or to the park!36 www.CanyonCreekLifeMedia.com

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