Brentfield Life Volume 2 Issue 4

Contents7 7 Tips for Living through a Remodel 24 Golden Couple13 Can I bring my dog? 26 In the Kitchen18 PHS Fall Sports 27 Fitness Front Cover photo provided by Kacy Purdue4 Business of the Month 8 Families of the Month12 Pets of the Month 16 Athlete of the Month www.BrentfieldLife.com 1

Brentfield Life Brentfield Life Letter from Publisher Kyla Obert the Publisher EditorB ACK. TO. SCHOOL. Sweeter words have never been Teri Hebert spoken! Sure, we’ve had a great summer. Sure, we’ve made Ad Sales great memories. And sure, I love having my kids home Nancy Luttinger and schedule free for a few months. But man, summer is not for Heather Wheat the weak or the weary. Mike Obert Teachers are angels. Teachers deserve to be compensated higher for Photography raising our monsters, er, children, on the daily. High fives to you Ashley Bass teachers, you are about to enter into yet another school year, another Designers year of growing, molding, and shaping our youth. You have your Gia Mari L. Pintoy hands full, but you are appreciated. And if anything, summer is the gift you give yourself Contributors to remind us parents to be more thankful for all you do. Consider this note a “pat on the Lisa Parelli back”, a “good luck” and a “have a great year” pep talk. We hope you’ve stored up some Special Thanks energy and patience over these long hot days off and that you are revived and ready to Rita Strub, The Griggs Family, take on our pack. Oh, and I apologize that little Timmy can’t tie his shoe laces yet and The Perry Family, Mike and Linda Ellison I just bought him the most awesome pair of lace up tennis shoes. He also asks ALOT For Advertising Questions, please email of questions. About everything. So, please remember that high five and pep talk I gave [email protected] you just a few moments ago and please don’t curse me when you’ve tied his shoes for For Editoral Requests, please email the 500th time. I appreciate you! I really do! (and I promise to work on shoe lace tying). [email protected] To all you moms and dads out there that aren’t teachers, here’s a high five and big fist [email protected] bump for you! We made it through summer! The kids are alive! And better yet, they say HyperLocal Media they are ready to go back to school—probably to get away fro m us, even though they say 2701 Custer Parkway, Suite 823 it’s because they miss their friends. Smh! We sure will miss those little sweethearts that Richardson, TX 75080 eat ALLTHEFOODALLTHETIME, ASKALLTHEQUESTIONSALLTHETIME 877-695-1258 and were BOREDALLTHETIME. Sniff, sniff. Translation—high skipping. But as snarky as this note may sound, I really will miss these summer days. I will miss Managing Partners seeing the faces of my sweet kids all day. I will miss hanging out with them. I will Mike and Kyla Obert miss feeding them on the hour, every hour. I will miss their giggles. I will miss their inquisitiveness into everything. I will just plain miss them. But I will hand them off to Principals their teacher on the first day with confidence, treasuring the time I spent with them, Campbell Kerr and Dustin Shaffer and the memories we made. Goodbye, summer, you have been good to us! Letter from the EditorF all is here! Sort of! As I’m writing this, the temperatures are noticeably cooler this week. I’m hopeful this is a sign that the summer heat is leaving us for much more tolerable fall weather. One can hope! We’re really excited about this issue of Brentfield Life! We love meeting your neighbors and featuring them in these pages. This month we have two Families of the Month. Their story is unique and a wonderful example of how this great neighborhood and amazing schools cultivate wonderful families who really love this place. You’ll also meet your neighborhood t-shirt designer and maker. Plus, we know school as already started. And maybe you are still feeling the hectic morning rush, even a few weeks in to the school year. So . . . we’ve included a couple of recipe ideas that might help make breakfast run a little smoother while you get your tribe together and out the door for school in the mornings. So, speaking of great weather, check out our article about pet-friendly places in the Dallas area where you can sit outside with your dog and enjoy the cooler temps. Be sure to take your latest issue of Brentfield Life to read while you relax! Enjoy! 2 www.BrentfieldLife.com



Brentfield LifeBusiness of the MonthWhat is your name, the name of your business, and how long How long have you lived in the Brentfield area?have you been in business? We have lived here for almost three years. My name is Rita Strub and my business is Rita’s Tees, and I have What brought you to the Brentfield area?been in business since January 2017. After relocating to Texas from Florida, we lived in McKinney forTell us about your business (what do you do, where do you do a year but wanted to move into Dallas to save commute time for myit, etc). husband. When we were narrowing down areas, we knew we wanted to be close to our children’s future schools, close to a Catholic church, I design and print custom t-shirts and apparel out of my home- and in a place that would be easy to access all that Dallas has to offer.based shop. I can print heat press vinyl or screen print. This gives We ended up with a five-minute walk to school, a four-minute driveme the flexibility of printing many different custom designs with low to All Saints, and reduced my husband’s commute time by 75 percent.quantity orders. If you want a single shirt, I can accommodate that.What inspired you to do what you do? In high school I started working at a local t-shirt shop for a schoolclass called “World of Work” that gives high school seniors real worldworking experience in their field of choice. I discovered that t-shirtsare just another creative canvas, and I learned everything from theproduction side. I funded a CD player (does that date me?) for myfirst car by selling fan t-shirts to my fellow high school students whenour school made it to the state basketball tournament. In essence, Istarted “hawking t-shirts from a cardboard box” early. I went to college and worked at another t-shirt shop. After graduating,I spent six years designing collegiate and private label designs as anApparel Graphic Designer for Foot Locker. I loved seeing my designson TV in the stands of nationwide football games, or while walkingthrough malls and airports. So, t-shirts have always been in my past,and with both kids in school I’m back at it with Rita’s Tees.Tells us a favorite story or two about your business. Every t-shirt has a story: whether it is helping a local soccer team withtheir crazy fun team name or designing t-shirts for family vacationsor girlfriend trips. The ideas my customers think up keep me on mytoes! The best projects are the ones where my customers begin with“Do you think you could put that on a t-shirt?”. I can’t appreciateenough the support that my customers/neighbors have provided mein starting this business.4 www.BrentfieldLife.com

Brentfield Life Business of the MonthWhat do you love most about living in the Brentfield area? 5 This area has a small-town community feel with all the amenitiesof Dallas. It’s amazing how the hustle of Dallas seems to slow inBrentfield. I’m a small town girl and I enjoy walking my neighborhood,waving at my neighbors, and people saying “Good morning!” to me.Tell us about your family (names, ages, schools, work, etc). My husband Joseph is a Chief Estimator for MEDCO Construction,and my two sons Hudson (4th grade) and Easton (1st grade) attendBrentfield Elementary.Share with us a funny or awesome story of living in theBrentfield area. We have watched the Fourth of July fireworks from the Parkhillfootball field during the past two years and just love the relaxedcommunity vibe. Bring your chairs, light up your glow sticks, walkhome, no bigs! It’s just about people coming together.Anything else you’d love for your neighbors to know about yourbusiness or you? I’m originally from Mitchell, South Dakota, (Home of the CornPalace – Go Kernels!). My husband and I met at Iowa State University(Go Cyclones!) and we spent 10 years in the Sarasota/BradentonFlorida area. We have finally come home to Dallas and are glad to bea member of this community (Go Bobcats!).Rita StrubRita’s [email protected] me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ritastees/ www.BrentfieldLife.com



Brentfield Life7 Tips for Living through a Remodel by Lisa ParelliI t seems like everywhere you turn, home improvement projects are contractor protects your home in every way possible. If they are becoming part of daily living. But, when you remodel a kitchen not working there, then it should be protected! or add an addition to your home, the bigger question is “Can we 4. Determine Construction Schedule – You should always knowlive in our home through the remodel?” The answer is yes you can. when workers are in your house. You should also set up aOccasionally, there are circumstances on an extensive home remodels schedule. In most cases, contractors arrive by 8:00 a.m. andthat may require you to live elsewhere during the remodel. Here are leave by 4:30 p.m. You will be more comfortable knowingsome top tips for making sure living in your home during a remodel when you get your house back.is as undisruptive as possible. 5. Install a Lock Box – The last thing you want to do is stay tied to your home every day to let people in and out. We all have busy 1. Know Your Contractor and Their Process! - Make sure to ask lives and different schedules. Your contractor will have specific your contractor several questions during the initial meetings. rules for workers to adhere when entering and exiting your Listen to what other clients have to say about them when you home. This where trusting your contractor plays a huge factor. check references. You must trust your contractor as you will 6. Have a Plan to Minimize Dust – Dust is probably the most see people coming and going in your home. You must feel difficult part of any remodel. It will get messy. Your contractor comfortable and trust your general contractor. should take the highest precautions to help keep dust at bay. 7. Have a Plan for Kids and Pets – Kids and pets are curious 2. Set Up Livable Space During Construction – Have a least one about everything. It is best to keep them out of the construction sealed-off construction-free zone where you can go to be out of zone throughout the entire remodel. Don’t even let them in the the way of construction. If you are remodeling your kitchen, area when workers are not there. set-up a temporary kitchen in a utility room or another space so you have access to a refrigerator, microwave, etc. The kitchen With these top tips you will be prepared to live in your home is probably the most difficult to live through but if you plan through your remodeling project. Yes, your house will feel like it has carefully you will survive the sacrifice for your dream kitchen! been turned upside down for a while but once you are finished with the remodel you will never have any regrets! 3. Pack it Up – Remove all fragile belongings, valuables, décor or items sensitive to dust such as electronics. Make sure yourwww.BrentfieldLife.com 7

Brentfield LifeFamilies of the MonthThe Griggs and Perry Families by Teri HebertPhoto by Kacy Purdue

Brentfield Life Families of the Month Photo by Kacy PurdueI walked in to a beautifully renovated home on Robin Willow Photo by Kacy Purdue drive, the home of Jennifer and Brian Griggs and their four children. So newly renovated, in fact, that the final touches were in the same circles. But they didn’t start dating until their senior yearstill being done as we met and talked. As I later learned, it’s the second in high school.time the home has been renovated since the Griggs have lived there.But we’ll learn more about their home later. Jennifer went to Pearce and worked at James Avery. Brian went to Richardson High School and worked at Chic Fil-A. One day while at Along with Brian and Jennifer, Amy and Ryan Perry were there work, Jennifer decided to go to Chic Fil-A for lunch with her friend.with their three children. It was a flurry of activity, as kids ran from They knew Brian worked there and he was working that day. Butroom to room, up and down the stairs, loud as children are when several other girls who had their eyes on Brian also decided to lunchplaying with friends. In the hub-bub, I tried to correctly gather details there that day.on how these two families came to be our Families of the Monthfor this issue—while trying to keep everything straight between two With feelings of disappointment, Jennifer left that day having notpeople and eleven total people (really . . . Brian and Ryan?). yet won Brian’s heart from the sea of other interested girls. But despite having so many options, it wasn’t long before Brian eventually realized I think I’ve got the gist of it put together here for you now. So . . . that Jennifer was the one for him and they started dating, continuingget ready to meet Brian, Jennifer, Maddie, Austin, Benjamin, Ethan, to date through college.Amy, Ryan, Taylor, Anna Kate, and Merritt,. Their collective stories begin years ago when Amy and Jennifer,now the matriarchs of the families, first came to know each other asfriends at Brentfield Elementary. Brian and Amy grew up in churchtogether starting in the nursery at Prestonwood (back when it met atthe location that is now Shelton School). Jennifer and Brian kneweach other also through church, starting in second grade. And Amyand Ryan met later at Prestonwood after almost crossing paths thereseveral times. Confused yet? We’re just getting started. Let’s break it down by family.Brian and Jennifer Griggs As best as everyone can remember, these two started knowing eachother in the second grade at church. They had mutual friends and ranwww.BrentfieldLife.com 9

Brentfield LifeFamilies of the Month Kate Brewer Photography www.katebrewerphotography.com They started at Belmont College, Jennifer studying elementary After they were married they lived in Frisco. But they knew theyeducation and Brian studying philosophy and finance. Then they wanted to reduce Ryan’s commute to work and make sure their kidsboth ended up graduating from UNT. They were married in 2001. would be in the best schools. And what better schools than Brentfield? They made their way to Brentfield (ahead of Jennifer and Brian), first Six years ago, they moved to Brentfield. They knew they wanted in one house, then in 2014 they moved to their current house in theto live in Dallas. They were familiar with the schools and loved the neighborhood.idea of their kids going through Brentfield and Pearce. The locationwas great and reduced Brian’s commute to his job in real estate as The Perry family has three kids: Taylor (eleven years old), Annaa partner at Crown Sterling Properties. He could be more involved Kate (ten years old), and Merritt (six years old).with coaching sports teams. They were closer to church at DallasBible Church. They love the neighborhood, the people, having so many friends close by, and the location being so close to anything they need. They And of course, closer to friends. Because Amy, their friend from also love to travel, they love to entertain, and of course now that fall istheir youth, already lived in Brentfield with her family. here, they love Baylor football games. So the Griggs family purchased the home that Jennifer grew up Griggs and Perry Families Togetherin, renovated it (the first time), and moved back to Brentfield. They Together, the Griggs and Perry families do life together. The kidshave four children: Maddie (12 years old), Austin (nine years old),Benjamin (eight years old) and Ethan (five years old). are friends. While they didn’t keep in touch through all of the years, the grown-ups are friends (still) having reconnected and grown closeAmy & Ryan Perry again—despite Jennifer missing Amy’s wedding due to a severe bout Amy grew up in Brentfield and attended Brentfield, Parkhill, and with appendicitis.Pearce. She studied finance at Baylor and worked full time at JP Their stories intertwine quite a bit over the years. Not only did Brian,Morgan in private banking before going part-time to work with an Amy, and Jennifer grow up as friends, Jennifer’s Dad and Amy’s momindividual family. graduated the same year from Highland Park High School. Jennifer’s mom and Amy’s mom became friends at Prestonwood Baptist Church. Ryan grew up in Oklahoma City and Bossier City. He went toOuachita Baptist University and works in corporate insurance as Amy and Jennifer love that their kids are at Brentfield. It’s still theExecutive VP at Marsh McLennan Agency. same great school it was when they both attended. Amy’s daughter Taylor is in the same second-grade classroom that was Amy’s classroom Their mutual connection was Prestonwood Baptist Church, but it at Brentfield. The cafeteria is much the same. Maddie and Taylor aretook a few passes for them to be there at the same time to finally get fortunate to have the same music teacher that both Jennifer and Amytogether. Amy’s family lived in Austin while she was in college. Ryan had when they were there. Mr. Lemons, who was Amy’s REACHwas in New York for awhile. His parents are on staff at Prestonwood program teacher, is now the principal at Brentfield.and eventually everything aligned for Ryan and Amy to connect.10 www.BrentfieldLife.com

Brentfield Life Families of the Month Photo by Kacy Purdue In their recently renovated home that Jennifer and Brian bought now. People are coming back so their children can attend the excellentfrom Jennifer’s parents, Maddie’s bedroom in the house is the same schools. Many houses have been renovated to keep the area beautiful.bedroom Jennifer had as a kid. They say the area just keeps getting better and better. The Griggs kids and the Perry kids carpool together. They spend They love visiting the restaurants close by, including Shady’s anda lot of time together—like cousins—but like the good cousins you Manny’s, and Starbucks just up the street. Jennifer has a Bible studygrow up with and are your best friends. Not like the weird cousins no there on Thursday mornings. Trader Joe’s is close, as well. And theone talks about. Beltline/Tollway area is a favorite place for food and fun, too. The three oldest girls between the two families (Maddie, Taylor, People of Brentfield, we hope you have enjoyed getting to know theand Anna Kate) have even created their own pretend game of families. Perry and Griggs families, both now and through the years. ThankThey have rules and pretend children, homes, and careers. It’s their you, both families, for sharing your lives with us! We look forward toown world made from enjoying each other and growing up together seeing you in the ‘hood!like family. Photo by Kacy Purdue The four Griggs children certainly keep Jennifer and Brian busy.Maddie is in the 6th grade. She plays soccer and volleyall. She’s involvedin her church youth group and loves interior design. She also plays piano. The Griggs boys love their sports. Austin is in 4th grade and playsfootball, basketball, and baseball. Benjamin is in 2nd grade and playssoccer, flag football, baseball, and basketball. Ethan is in kindergartenand loves soccer and baseball. Then there are the three Perry girls. Taylor is in 6th grade. She doesgymnastics, plays the clarinet in the band, and participates in LoneStar Challenge (Texas Academic Decathlon). Anna Kate is in 4thgrade and she loves sports: softball, basketball, soccer, and volleyball.Merritt is in 1st grade and plays soccer, loves American Girl dolls andof course, Barbie.The Neighborhood 11 Both families truly love the neighborhood. For Amy and Jennifer,it’s been fun to see the differences from when they were young, to www.BrentfieldLife.com

Brentfield LifePets of the MonthSelmer, Bennie, Gatsby & Freda (the dogs), Pogo & Sabrina (the cats),Jefferson (the bird), a ball python, and Dakota (the horse)T his month we meet Lisa Goldberg who not only has a quite a few together. As far as tricks, my dogs only know how to sit, but my horse of her own pets, she is actively involved in pet rescue and caring for can do 10 to 15 tricks. My horse and I also love riding in parades and feral cat colonies. Brentfield neighbors, meet your neighborhood trail riding with friends.animal lover! I am actively involved with the Dallas, Richardson, and Plano animal Hi, my name is Lisa Mopsik Goldberg. My husband Stanton and shelters, as well as a local rescue, and I volunteer for all of them. WeI have lived in the Brentfield area for 23 years. My son Sterling and have fostered dogs that have been pulled from the shelters and vetteddaughter Livia both went to Brentfield, Parkhill, and J.J. Pearce. before they are transported to their forever homes in the New York area. I also love matching my friends up with shelter dogs to save lives. Right now, we have staying with us in our house (or are we stayingwith them in their house?) our dogs Selmer (Basset Hound), Bennie My current focus is to feed and look after several feral cat colonies(Mini Pin./Chihuahua mix), Gatsby (Papillion/Pomeranian mix), in the area. I have been trapping the feral cats to have them spayed orFreda (Mini Chihuahua). We also have two cats Pogo and Sabrina neutered and then return them back to their colony. I have trappedand a bird, Jefferson, and a Ball Python. Also, being boarded in Plano, and released over 40 cats so far this year with the Trap Neuter Releaseis my horse Dakota (Tennessee Walker). I also have my pet husband program. I also feed multiple cat colonies daily in the Plano area andStanton living with me. loose dogs in West Dallas. All of our animals came from either the SPCA, Denton Shelter, I also have an active pet sitting business with many BrentfieldRichardson Shelter, or Dallas Animal Services. Our animals range area clients. I have cultivated some amazing friendships through thein age from 19 years to about 5 months. All of our dogs and cats Brentfield community and I really love how the community rallieslove each other very much and they take turns playing and sleeping together when a dog is lost.12 www.BrentfieldLife.com

Brentfield Life Community NewsCan I bring my dog? Coffee House Café by Teri Hebert DallasN ow that the weather is cooler, you might wonder where you Great food, including gluten-free options, plus a patio with a fire can take your dog when running errands, or for an afternoon place for cooler mornings and evenings makes the Coffee House or evening to chill out with other pet lovers. Fortunately, the Café a great spot to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner with yourDallas area is wonderfully dog-friendly. Here is a short list of are dog- dog. Located at the southwest corner of Preston and Frankford roadfriendly places that would love to meet you and your dog! in Dallas.Eating Shopping Many restaurants with outside seating are equipped to welcome After a meal and a beverage, you can take your dog with you to shopyour dog for a lazy morning or afternoon! Here are a few. at many places in the Dallas area, including these pet-friendly stores. Café Brazil in Richardson Petco and PetSmart Richardson In case you didn’t know, your dog can pick out his own toy at Located on 75 just north of Campbell Road, Café’ Brazil has a Petco or PetSmart. Take him shopping to enjoy an overstimulating recently remodeled patio area with ample seating available for you environment full of food, toys, treats, and more. and your pup. The wait staff will be happy to bring your dog some water while you enjoy your meal. Home Depot Sometimes, the best decisions about which paint color to choose Katy Trail Ice House Outpost Plano or how to fix your toilet come when you have the most helpful member of your family with you: your dog. Home Depot welcomes Beverages for you and a water bowl for your dog are available here at dogs for all of your home improvement needs. the Plano location of Katy Trail Ice House. Located on Park Rd (near Preston Rd), the patio is a fan favorite for both pets and pet owners. Remember to practice good pup etiquette anywhere you take your dog. Well-behaved dogs are a joy to have around! Keep your dog on a leash and don’t forget to clean up after your him before you leave. Have a wonderful fall with your furry friends!www.BrentfieldLife.com 13





Brentfield LifeAthlete of the Month What’s your favorite subject in school (your sport doesn’t count!)? My favorite subject outside of athletics is probably math. However, my favorite subject outside of school is truly the love of sports. I love all sports at all levels. I hope one day I can earn a living in some type of sports related field, whether it be sports broadcasting or perhaps sports journalism. It is my passion and it would be a dream to work in it one day. Outside of schools and sports, what do you do for fun, hobbies, work, etc.? I am currently in the work program through Pearce. I have worked in the restaurant industry for the past several months. I am currently working at a new establishment called Twister Street Taco. Working in a restaurant gives me the opportunity to see many people I know and meet new ones too. It has been a great experience thus far. My family loves to travel which has allowed me to see and  experience many great places. One of my favorite trips was for my sixteenth birthday when we took an MLB tour up the East coast. Several stops at stadiums for the first time and ended up in Cape Cod to see the college scout teams in action. It was truly a memory of a lifetime. I also enjoy playing and walking my two dogs, Callie and Bear. How long have you lived in the Brentfield area? I moved to the area eleven years ago when I was in the first grade and have lived here ever since.Kameron HollowellTell us your name, what school you currently attend, and whatyear you are in school. My name is Kameron Hollowell and I am currently a Senior at JJPearce High School in Richardson.What other schools have you attended? I started at Brentfield when I was in first grade and stayed throughoutmy elementary years. I then attended Parkhill Junior High before JJPearce High School.Tell us what sport you play and why you enjoy it. I love to play football. It is a true team sport where everyone on thefield counts. We all have to do our jobs in order to be successful. Iam the starting left offensive guard for the varsity Pearce Mustangs.Part of my job on the field, along with the other o-lineman, is tobuild a wall between the other team and the quarterback so he hastime to make an effective pass or hand-off. If one link in our “fence”breaks, then the quarterback or running back are at risk and that playis wasted. It creates accountability at all levels.Brag on yourself: Tell us your honors and awards in school andfor your sport. I have been fortunate to be honored by our coaching staff as player ofthe week on multiple occasions. Last season as a Junior, I was namedDistrict 9-6A All District Honorable Mention, as well as nominatedto the All City roster. I have also been awarded Academic All-Districttwice while in high school. 16 www.BrentfieldLife.com

Brentfield Life Athlete of the MonthWhat do you love most about living in the Brentfield area? 17 There are so many great things about our area. The location isclose to everything and the families are wonderful. As a matter offact, I met three of my closest friends in first grade at Brentfield andwe are still the best of friends today as Seniors at Pearce. Being inthis neighborhood and school district has afforded me meaningfulrelationships that will last a lifetime.Tells us a favorite story or two about a big moment or funmoment playing your sport. Last year, during the WT White game, Pearce was down 15 pointsin the 4th quarter. We had to score two touchdowns and a two-pointconversion to go into overtime. Pearce pulled together and tied it upwith 30 seconds left to go in the 4th. We were all on an adrenaline highduring overtime where we stopped them on their first drive. Pearcegot the ball, scored a touchdown and won the game in overtime. Itwas a true team effort and memory that will last a long time.Share with us a funny or awesome story of living in the Brentfield area. I am lucky to live just down the street from both Parkhill andBrentfield. My brother, along with my friends, have spent countlesshours on the field playing football, baseball, and basketball at bothcampuses. We were in a safe place, with great neighbors. These are thespecial times that I will cherish from my childhood.Anything else you would love for your neighbors to know about you? It’s my Senior year! I look forward to all the great things that arecoming this last year of high school. I hope to become a Red Raiderafter graduating and attend Texas Tech next fall. www.BrentfieldLife.com

Brentfield LifePHS Fall SportsJ.J. Pearce Mustangs 2017 Football Schedule --- 9-6A Varsity Football ScheduleDate Opponent Place TimeFri. Aug. 25 Flower Mound (Scrimmage) Away (FMHS) 6:30Fri. Sept. 1 McKinney Home (Mustang/Eagle) 7:30 Elem/Jr High AppreciationFri. Sept. 8 Irving Nimitz Home (Irving Schools Stadium) 7:30Thurs. Sept. 14 Frisco Wakeland Home (Mustang/Eagle) 7:00Fri. Sept. 22Thurs. Sept. 28 OPEN Away (Mustang/Eagle) 7:00Fri. Oct. 6 Richardson Home (Mustang/Eagle) 7:30 CoppellFri. Oct. 13 Teacher/Sponsor Appreciation Away (Wildcat/Ram) 7:30Fri. Oct. 20 Berkner Home (Mustang/Eagle) 7:30Fri. Oct. 27 Jesuit Homecoming Away (Loos Stadium) 7:30Fri. Nov. 3 W.T. White A way (Wildcat/Ram) 7:30Fri. Nov. 10 Lake Highlands Home (Mustang/Eagle) 7:30 Skyline Sr. Night JV Football Schedule ** Two games (Red team)Date Opponent Place TimeFri. Aug. 25 Flower Mound (Scrimmage) Away (FMHS) 5:00Thur. Aug. 31 McKinney Away **5:30/7:00Thur. Sept. 7 Irving Nimitz Home **5:30/7:00Wed. Sept. 13 Frisco Wakeland Away 4:30Thur. Sept. 21Wed. Sept. 27 OPEN Home 5:30Thur. Oct. 5 Richardson Away 5:30Thur. Oct. 12 Coppell Home 5:30Thur. Oct. 19 Berkner Away 5:30Thur. Oct. 26 Jesuit Home 7:00Thur. Nov. 2 W.T. White Home 5:30Thur. Nov. 9 Lake Highlands Away 7:00 Skyline18 www.BrentfieldLife.com

Freshman White Schedule Brentfield Life PHS Fall Sports Freshman Blue ScheduleDate Opponent Place Time Date Opponent Place TimeFri. Aug 25 Flower Mound (Scrim) Away 5:00 Fri. Aug 25 Flower Mound (Scrim) Away 5:00Thur. Aug. 31 McKinney Home 5:30 Thur. Aug. 31 McKinney Home 7:00Thur. Sept. 7 Irving Nimitz Away 5:30 Thur. Sept. 7 Irving Nimitz Away 7:00Wed. Sept. 13 Frisco Wakeland Home 4:30 Wed. Sept. 13 Frisco Wakeland Home 6:30Thur. Sept. 21 Open Thur. Sept. 21 OpenWed. Sept. 27 Richardson Away 5:30 Wed. Sept. 27 Richardson Away 7:00Thur. Oct. 5 Coppell Home 5:30 Thur. Oct. 5 Coppell Home 7:00Thur. Oct. 12 Berkner Away 5:30 Thur. Oct. 12 Berkner Away 7:00Thur. Oct. 19 Jesuit Home 5:30 Thur. Oct. 19 Jesuit Home 7:00Thur. Oct. 26 W.T. White Home 5:30 Thur. Oct. 26 W.T. White Home 5:30Thur. Nov. 2 Lake Highlands Away 5:30 Thur. Nov. 2 Lake Highlands Away 7:00Thur. Nov. 9 Skyline Away 5:30 Thur. Nov. 9 Skyline Away 5:30 Fall 2017 Tennis ScheduleDate Team V.S. Site TimeFriday, August 18th Varsity Sachse, Richardson, Horn RHS and Pearce All DayTuesday, August 22nd Varsity Richardson H.S. @RHS 3:45Thursday, August 24th J.V. Richardson H.S. @RHS 4:15Friday, August 25th Varsity McKinney H.S. @McKinney H.S. 3:45Tuesday, August 29th Varsity Coppell Pearce 4:15Thursday, August 31st J.V. Coppell @Coppell H.S. 4:15Tuesday, September 5th Varsity Berkner H.S @Berkner 4:00Thursday, September 7th J.V. Berkner H.S. Pearce 4:15Friday, September 8th Varsity Frisco Centennial Pearce 3:45Thursday, September 14th Varsity Jesuit Pearce 3:45Thursday, September 14th J.V. Jesuit Pearce 3:45Friday, September 15th Varsity Prosper H.S. Prosper H.S. 3:45Tuesday, September 19th Varsity W.T. White H.S. Fair Oaks 4:15Thursday, September 21st J.V. W.T. White H.S. Pearce 4:15Friday, September 22nd Varsity Heath H.S. Heath H.S. 3:45Tuesday, September 26th Varsity Lake Highlands H.S. @Lake Highlands 4:15Thursday, September 28th J.V. Lake Highlands H.S. Pearce 4:15Friday, September 29th Varsity Naaman Forest Pearce 3:45Tuesday, October 3rd Varsity Skyline Pearce 4:15Thursday, October 5th J.V. Sachse Pearce 3:45Friday, October 6th Varsity Sachse Pearce 3:45Wednesday, October 11th Varsity District Tournament 3:45 4:00Thursday, October 12th Varsity District Tournament TBD All Day www.BrentfieldLife.com 19

Brentfield LifePHS Fall Sports Pearce Volleyball 2017Date Opponent Location Team TimesFri, Aug 4 Frisco/Rockwall Heath/Wakeland Home All 9:00Sat, Aug 5 Practice - Red/White Game Home All - V 9:00 - 1:00Mon, Aug 7 Southlake Carroll Home All 5:00/6:00Tue, Aug 8 Frisco Lebanon Trail Lebanon Trail JV/A/B 5:00/6:00Th-Sat, Aug 10-12 Adidas Texas Volleyball Invitational Pearland, TX Varsity TBATues, Aug 15 Allen Allen V/JV 5:30/6:30Thurs-Sat, Aug 17-19 NISD Volleyball Classical Invitational NISD Varsity TBAFri, Aug 18 Frisco Liberty Home JV/A/B 5:00/6:00Sat, Aug 19 McKinney JV Tournament McKinney JV TBATue, Aug 22 Rowlett Rowlett All 5:30/6:30Fri-Sat, Aug 25-26 Lone Star Circle of Champions PSA Murphy Varsity TBATues, Aug 29 Colleyville Heritage CHHS All 5:30/6:30Fri, Sept 1 Frisco Centennial Centennial All 5:30/6:30Tues, Sept 5 Prosper Home All 5:30/6:30Fri, Sept 8 WT White* WT White V/JV/A 5:30/6:30Sat, Sept 9 Coppell JV Invitational Coppell JV TBASat, Sept 9 McKinney Freshman Tournament McKinney A/B TBATues, Sept 12 Coppell* Coppell All 5:30/6:30Fri, Sept 15 Skyline* Home V/JV/A 5:30/6:30Sat, Sept 16 Frisco ISD JV Tournament TBA JV TBASat, Sept 16 Frsico ISD Freshman Tournament TBA A/B TBATues, Sept 19 Berkner* (Elementary Night) Home All 5:30/6:30Fri, Sept 22 Lake Highlands* Lake Highlands All 5:30/6:30Tues, Sept 26 OpenFri, Sept 29 Richardson* Richardson All 5:30/6:30Tues, Oct 3 WT White* (Junior High Night) Home V/JV/A 5:30/6:30Fri, Oct 6 Coppell* Home All 5:30/6:30Tues, Oct 10 Skyline* Skyline V/JV/A 5:30/6:30Fri, Oct 13 Berkner* Berkner All 5:30/6:30Tues, Oct 17 Lake Highlands* (Teacher Appreciation) Home All 5:30/6:30Fri, Oct 20 Open (Homecoming)Tues, Oct 24 Richardson* (Senior Night) Home All 5:30/6:30Fri, Oct 28 Playoff Warm Up Match TBA V TBA*Denotes District Match **Denotes that Varsity play firstHead Coach: Jennifer NanceJV Coach: MC BottlesFreshman Coaches: Sommer Johnson & Shannon Wayne20 www.BrentfieldLife.com

Brentfield Life PHS Fall Sports 2017 J.J Pearce Cross Country ScheduleDay Date Name of Meet/Event Location City 1st Race Start Time Bus LeavesThursday Aug 17 Early Bird Invitational Tarrant County Hurst 4:30 PM 3:30 PM CollegeSaturday Aug 26 Plano ISD Jasper HS Plano 8:00 6:00 AMSaturday September 9 Southlake Carrol Bob Jones Park Southlake 7:00 AM 5:30 AM InvitationalSaturday September 16 Lake Highlands Norbuck Park Dallas 7:30 AM 6:00 AM InvitationalSaturday September 22-24 Islander Splash Texas A&M Corpus Corpus Christi 9:15 AM 6:00 AM FRIDAY ChristiSaturday September 30 Fightin Farmer’s XC Southlake Park Farmersville 7:30 AM 6:00 AM InvitationalFriday October 6 Jesuit XC Invitational Norbuck Park Dallas 8:00 AM 6:15 AMThursday October 12 District Norbuck Park Dallas TBA TBA Regionals Lynn Creek Park Grand Prairie TBASaturday November 4 State Meet Old Settlers Round Rock 12:10 PMBus will leave from Sr. Way (arrive 15 minutes before departure, which helps with loading tent, being ready).Coach Lindsay Ledford [email protected] (512) 944-2966 Athletic Coordinator - David CollinsTrainer - Tara Grubbs (they are in training room from 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM)





Brentfield Life and Linda Ellison by Teri HebertGolden Couple T hey planted the big oak tree in the front yardMike 37 years ago. Linda remembers bringing it home in the trunk of her car. Today the tree is so big that it proudly covers the yard and the house with shade. They’ve watched it grow and change over the years, much like they’ve watched the neighborhood and surrounding area grow and change over the past 38 years of living in their home. Mike and Linda met in 1968 when Mike’s brother fixed them up. Mike (originally from Brookline, MA) was in Dallas from New York, and as it turns out, his brother knew a good match would be made. Mike and Linda (originally from Newton, MA) officially became “The Ellisons” in 1969—recently celebrating 48 years of marriage together. Mike was a CPA and the couple lived in Boston for awhile. Then his job transferred them to Dallas and they moved to the Brentfield home they still live in today. They originally planned to stay in Dallas for only two years. But they fell in love with the area and made the choice to stay. So many years later and they still love their home and the neighborhood. They chose Brentfield at the recommendation of Linda’s cousin who already lived in the area. She recognized that Brentfield was the next “up and coming” area to be in, and she wisely recommended that Mike and Linda choose their home here. With Brentfield Elementary just down the street, and the new Prestonwood Mall close by, they agreed it was the place to be. Linda remembers that in the year that they moved to their house, the second building at Brentfield Elementary had not yet been built. Yet this year, Brentfield has so many students that portable buildings are being used for the first time in the school’s history! When they first arrived in Brentfield, their two daughters, Jennifer (the oldest) and Tracy, were of elementary school age. Both girls had the privilege of going through Brentfield Elementary, Parkhill Junior High, and Pearce High School. Today, Jennifer and Tracy both live close by (one in Frisco, the other in Plano), now with six grandchildren (ranging in age from 13 years old to the twin girls at five years old) between the two of them. In fact, they live close enough that Mike and Linda can pick up the grandkids after school most days of the week. Mike loves having the kids at the house to swim in the pool with him. They enjoy having the kids for sleepovers and both Mike and Linda cherish that they24 www.BrentfieldLife.com

Brentfield Life Golden Coupleare retired and are able to live close and spend so much time with their that was north of Frankford Rd. “It was like the edge of the world,”six grandchildren. says Mike. The Tollway didn’t run very far north at that time, either. While Mike was a CPA, Linda was a preschool teacher for 26 years. He says they enjoy how accessible everything is now with all of theShe taught first at Shearith Israel, then later at what is now Levine highways that have been built over the years (even though they preferAcademy. And teaching runs in the family! Jennifer is a high school to take surface streets to get where they need to go because DallasSpanish teacher in Little Elm. And Tracy taught at Hamilton Park drivers can be aggressive!). But he remembers when the only way toPacesetter Magnet school before staying home with her children. get to the airport was to take LBJ to Valley View. Comparing it to when they visit the Northeast to see family, he says they can go 10 These days, Mike and Linda spend much of their time with kids and miles there and it takes 45 minutes because the roads are one lane. Butgrandkids. They say their family is always coming and going from the in Dallas, it’s easy to get anywhere you need to go with more lanes,house, which is one reason they’ve never wanted to move or downsize even on surface streets.to a smaller home. In their 38 years in the house, they have renovatedeverything—floor, roof, kitchen, pool, you name it—pieces at a time. Linda still shops at the same Kroger that she’s used for 38 years,They wanted to be sure the home would continue to last as a place although she also remembers when the CVS was the old Tom Thumbwhere their family can come and enjoy it. and a shopping trip could take several hours because you would see so many people you knew shopping there at the same time. Mike still does his own pool maintenance and gardening. His healthis good and he likes staying active. He also takes his Dalmation, Daisy, While Mike doesn’t love the Texas heat, he loves many thingsto the Wagging Tails dog park not once, but twice a day. He went about Brentfield and this area. He is impressed with the businessthe first day it opened and has been there every day since then. Not community. Both he and Linda love the boom of retail shopping andeven bad weather keeps him away from spending time at the dog park restaurants that are close by. They have a few favorite restaurants:with Daisy and with the friends he’s made there with his regular visits. Amoré, Imperial Cuisine, and anywhere they can take their six grandchildren for a successful meal. Corner Bakery is a favorite to Linda says they have watched the neighborhood change over dine with the kids.the years. From young families growing up and moving away, andsome of them passing away. To young families moving back to the Mike is also a sports lover. And although this might not be suitableneighborhood with a new round of young kids getting to experience for print in the Dallas area . . . he will always support his Boston teamsthe wonderful Brentfield Elementary. Linda says that if you are (Red Sox, Celtics, and Patriots). Cowboys, Maverick, and Rangerssending your children to Brentfield you are lucky to be involved in fans, please don’t hold that against him.such an amazing school! We are so glad the Ellisons chose to stay in Brentfield for all of these Thinking over their time in the neighborhood, the Ellisons years. They are such a joy to have in the community! Thank you forremember when Preston Road was one lane. There was nothing much sharing your story with us this month.www.BrentfieldLife.com 25

Brentfield LifeIn the KitchenQuick Breakfast Ideas for Getting Back to SchoolW ith school already started, mornings and breakfast are your kids will enjoy and won’t slow you down while getting everyone probably more hectic than a leisurely summer schedule. out the door and off to school each morning. We’ve pulled together some quick breakfast ideas thatOvernight OatsFrom BuzzFeedPrepare oats the night before.Ingredients • 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk • 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt • 1 tablespoon chia seeds • 1 teaspoon honey • 4 large strawberries, cored and thinly slicedProcedure Mix all ingredients until thoroughly combined. Store in an airtightcontainer for at least 6 hours and up to 24 hours.Banana Open Sandwich Author: TalesofaKitchen Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Serves: 2 Ingredients • 1 big banana • 2 TBSP almond butter • 1 TBSP raw honey/agave/maple syrup • 1 TBSP tahini • Toppings of choice: walnuts, raisins, almond flakes, sesame, chia seeds Instructions 1. Slice your banana lengthwise. 2. Mix almond butter with tahini and sweetener of choice. 3. Layer it all up! 4. Enjoy. 5. Be happy. 26 www.BrentfieldLife.com

Brentfield LifeSchool, and YOUR Health, is in Session by Teri HebertG ood neighbors of the ‘hood! It’s time for juggling kids and for something to drink? Same applies to YOU! Stay hydrated throughout work now that SUMMER activities have come to an end. the day with plenty of water and keep soft drinks and sugary sports drinks The new school year is here, and for some, life is about to to a minimum. Your body and your energy level will thank you!get even busier by navigating school schedules, after school activities,extra-curricular activities, and yes . . . still work! SLEEP WELL Do your kids have a regular bed time? You should have one, too! So, when do we find time to exercise and keep up with our ownhealth and fitness?? Believe it or not, even though kids and work and Wrangling the kids to bed and sleeping through the night is tough.family are all top priorities—so is YOUR OWN health! We invest But when you train your body to go to bed at around the same timeso much of ourselves into making sure our kids and our families get every night—and keep the distractions to a minimum (no FaceBook orwhere they need to be, have what they need, have FUN, stay active, watching TV in bed!)—you’ll find your body gets used to a more restfuleat well, and are loved. But never forget . . . for YOU to be all of that routine. This will help you wake for a new day with more energy . . . tofor them, YOU must take care of yourself FIRST. chase your kids through the grocery store for another day. It’s not always easy, but it’s important to make it a priority for MOVE WELLourselves to eat healthy most of the time (but yes, that Chick-fil-A Whether it’s a walk during lunch every day, or getting up an hourdrive through when the kids refuse to eat anything by chicken nuggetsis going to happen sometimes) and exercise (yep, sometimes even early to hit the gym or a boot camp before work, or shooting hoopschasing your kids through the grocery store after you pick them up with your friends after work—it’s important to find something youfrom their last soccer practice of the night counts as exercise!). Even enjoy doing, then do it consistently. You don’t have to commit hoursso, keep these three things in mind: of your day to “working out”. You can stay effectively active if it’s a brisk 30-minute walk, or a quick 20-minute circuit workout, or evenEAT WELL playing tag with the kids at the park. Practice what you feed! Do you make sure your kiddos eat plenty of No matter your school-year schedule, remember: YOUR health isfruits and veggies? Make sure you eat that, too! It’s just as good for you as as important as the importance you place on the health of those youit is for them. Do you keep sugary drinks to a minimum when they ask love. Be an example! It’s worth it.

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