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CONTENTS

6 Texas is Re-Opening after COVID-19 – Are You Ready?

24 Richardson's Recycling Guide

15 Patriotic Porch Contest

26 Pay-per-mile car insurance?

18 A Beginner’s Guide to CBD DOSAGE

28 In the Kitchen Front Cover photo provided by Jessica Wedge

20 Canyon Creek Chronicle

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Pets of the Month

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Student of the Month

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Business of the Month

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Family of the Month

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Letter from

the PUBLISHER “New Normal”

H

ow many times have you heard or used the words “new normal” lately? I, for one, have used it often. Although I don’t know all that the “new normal” entails, there are a few things I see sticking around for the foreseeable future. For instance, one “new normal” action is the wearing of masks in public places. No longer can you greet others with a smile, but instead we now must work to perfect our kindest eyebrow raise! An additional part of our “new normal” routine is keeping our 6 feet of separation, everywhere we go. Whether in the grocery store or out on a walk, stay 6 feet from whoever you meet! And then there’s the most recent part of our “new normal” that brings on the tough equation of: school over + summer camps canceled = what will our kids do all summer?

Publisher Kyla Obert Ad Sales Mike Obert Designer Open Look Business Solutions Contributors Lisa Parelli-Monoghan, Ryan Amerson, Kirk Edmondson, Warren Caldwell, Wilson Allen, Angela Green and Jessica Wedge Photographers Jessica Wedge and Meredith Embry Special Thanks Jessica and Evan Carter, Dr. J Clint Lowry, MD, Myna Seshadri, and Brooke and Gates Colbert For Advertising Questions, please email mobert@hylogroup.com For Editoral Requests, please email kobert@hylogroup.com HyperLocal Media 2701 Custer Parkway, Suite 706 Richardson, TX 75080

Although we don’t have all the answers about what normal life will look like in the coming weeks, months or years, we do know there are many great resources within our neighborhood to help us maneuver through these times. With this issue of Canyon Creek Life hitting mailboxes not too long after the shelter-in-place orders being lifted and businesses reopening, we thought it would be a good time to acknowledge and feature some of our neighbors that have been on the front lines through COVID. There are countless doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, paramedics, and first responders living in Canyon Creek. We had the opportunity to talk to a couple of these health providers this month and hopefully bring you some insight into their daily lives of working and living with a worldwide pandemic.

In a fun twist to life in quarantine, we wanted to highlight the many lucky pets who have been adopted over the last several months. Extra time at home has proved to be a great time to adopt a pet during the pandemic. You’ll love meeting Willow the Poodle and her sweet new family, as well as the other quarantine pets!

Since normal life looks different for all of us, we hope this new way of life at least brings everyone good health and valuable time with loved ones. We are once again, thankful for our neighbors who have been instrumental in helping those in need, whether fighting COVID, fighting hunger, fighting for workers rights or lending a hand to a neighbor. Thank you, Canyon Creek, for showing up to be there for one another, which has always been normal around here.

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Managing Partners Mike and Kyla Obert

The Wolfe Team

“It’s Your Move, Make it a Smart One!”

Neighborhood Network & Service Directory 2019 - 2020 ACCOUNTING / CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

RONALD J. POFF, PC – Ronald J. Poff, CPA and Brian A. Poff, CPA 833 East Arapaho, #220, Richardson, TX 75081 ron@poffcpafirm.com

(972) 690-6023 Fax (972) 680-1166

ADVERTISING, PRINTING AND SHIPPING

THE UPS STORE CANYON CREEK SHOPPING CENTER (469) 677-6678 224 W. Campbell Rd., Richardson, TX 75080 store6894@theupsstore.com Printing & Document Finishing, Mailbox Services, Packing and Shipping

AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING

SHERRELL AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING, INC – Steve Sherrell A/C & Heating Service and Installation sherrellair.com

ATTORNEY

PRAGER & MILLER, P.C. – Robert A. Miller 14911 Quorum Drive, #320, Dallas, TX 75254 rmiller@prager-miller.com

(972) 661-9211 Fax (972) 661-9859 www.prager-miller.com

AUDIO AND VIDEO

RESOLUTION AUDIO VIDEO – Michael Vernon www.resolutionavdfw.com FAIR LEASE - Dan Fuller dfuller@fairlease.org

(972) 216-1961 schedule@sherrellair.com

(214) 415-6009 resolutionav@yahoo.com

AUTOMOTIVE - LEASING

(401) 465-7295 Lease New and Pre-Owned Vehicles

BANKING

TEXAS BANK AND TRUST – Bart Aldridge 401 W. George Bush Frwy., Suite 101, Richardson, TX 75080 baldridge@texasbankandtrust.com

(972) 470-1500 Fax (972) 437-9363

BUSINESS CONSULTING

RWB CONSULTING CFO - Roger W. Burns (214) 724-7507 Richardson, TX 75080 roger@rwbconsultingcfo.com Business Consultant • Interim CFO and ”as needed” CFO services to bring CFO-level insight

COMPUTER SERVICES

PRIME IT DFW - Joe Hanold (972) 432-4842 www.primeitdfw.com joe.hanold@primeitdfw.com Small Business IT Support • Networking • Hardware • Software • Security

CUSTOM JEWELRY MANUFACTURER

PREMIER DIAMONDS, INC. – Andy Feist (972) 994-9292 1011 Hampshire Ln., #100, Richardson, TX 75080 afeist@premierdiamonds.net Custom gold & platinum manufacturing • Diamonds, colored gems, pearls & fine watches

(972) 234-0626 drjmwatson@aol.com

DFW ELECTRIC GROUP, LLC – Kevin Freudiger (972) 442-9584 kevinf@dfwelectricgroup.com www.dfwelectricgroup.com Residential and Commercial Electrical Services

ESTATE SALES (214) 551-4973

FENCE: BUILD, REPAIR AND STAIN

RICHARDSON WASH AND STAIN - Angel Perez (682) 219-4752 aperez@richardsonwashandstain.com www.richardsonwashandstain.com Fence and Deck Restoration • Power Washing Services

FINANCIAL SERVICES

(972) 810-4149

Auto • Home • Life • Business

ICE CREAM, CATERING AND EVENTS

SWEET FIREFLY – Patti Otte & Angie Conard 2701 Custer Pkwy #810, Richardson, TX 75080

(972) 635-5635 info@sweetfirefly.com

IRRIGATION SERVICES

CONSERVA IRRIGATION - Mark Defoor (972) 480-0050 www.conservairrigation.com mark.defoor@conservairrigation.com Commercial / Residential Irrigation • New • Repair • Maintenance

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

BLOOMING VISTAS - Noemi Quillin noemi@bloomingvistas.com

(972) 897-0326 Landscape Design & Installation

MORTGAGE LOANS

PRIME LENDING - THE RASKIN TEAM - Ryan Miles (NMLS#184358) (469) 737-5710 18111 Preston Rd., Suite 500, Dallas, TX 75252 www.teamraskin.com ryan.miles@primelending.com

MOVING COMPANY

FULL HOUSE MOVING - Mike Sarnacki (972) 699-7411 www.fullhousemoving.com mikesarnacki@tx.rr.com Household Moving and Packing • Local and Long Distance • 7 Days a Week

PEST CONTROL

BUG ZONE, INC - Jeff Overstreet and Tyler Overstreet (972) 867-9800 bugzoneweb@hotmail.com General Pest Control including Bees, Termites & Rodents

PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES

KM PHOTO STUDIO - Krystal Methenitis (972) 200-3535 www.kmphotostudio.com krystal@kmphotostudio.com Portrait• Wedding • Family Photography

POOLS

HOBERT POOLS -Victor Fimbres (972) 690-8118 www.hobertpools.com vfimbres@hobertpools.com New Construction and Remodel of Swimming Pools

PROMOTIONAL MARKETING • AWARDS • GIFTS • ENGRAVING

ETCHUS - Scott and Elana Zimmerman 13602 Floyd Cir, Dallas, TX 75243

(866) 738 - 2487 sales@etchus.com

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HYPERLOCAL MEDIA SOLUTIONS -Mike and Kyla Obert

ELECTRICAL

HARRIETT MARTIN ESTATE SALES – Harriett Martin harriettamartin@yahoo.com

HOME AND AUTO INSURANCE

CANYON CREEK ALLSTATE – Wilson Allen 2701 Custer Pkwy. #813, Richardson, TX 75080 wilsonallen@allstate.com

PUBLISHER OF NEIGHBORHOOD MAGAZINES

DENTIST

WATSON FAMILY DENTISTRY James M Watson DDS, PA / J. Mathew, Jr. DDS 291 West Renner Parkway Suite A, Richardson, TX 75080

Jeff Wolfe and Sandy Wolfe (972) 342-8799

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS, LLC - Shelley Turner, CFP®, Financial Advisor (972) 473-5973 2400 Dallas Pkwy, Suite 100, Plano, TX 75093 shelley.turner@wfadvisors.com Well Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC

(214) 403 - 3755 mobert@hylogroup.com

ROOFING

PLATFORM CONSTRUCTION - Ryan Jones ryan@platformconstructionusa.com

(817) 776-0302 Roofing Restoration

TITLE INSURANCE

CHICAGO TITLE – Celeste Hamid 18111 Preston Road, #170, Dallas, TX 75252

TREE SERVICE

S&S TREE SERVICE - Kevin Sides Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Cabling • Stump Grinding

(972) 931-1552 Ext. 103 hamidc@ctt.com (972) 276-2503 s.streeservice@yahoo.com

YOGA / NUTRITION COUNSELING / THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

YOGA CHIKITSA - Katherine Galligan 328 W. Campbell Road, Richardson TX, 75080

(214) 865-9640 katherine@yoga-chikitsa.com

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE

KELLER WILLIAMS CENTRAL 75 - The Wolfe Team (Sandy and Jeff ) (972) 342-8799 www.DallasDuo.com thewolfeteam@dallasduo.com Helping Clients with Residential Sales and Purchases

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Pets of the Month

Willow

Tell us your names and your pet’s name.

Jessica and Evan Carter; Lilah, our 7 year old daughter; Willow, our pup.

How long have you lived in Canyon Creek?

We moved to Canyon Creek last March. As soon as we got to the neighborhood, we got put on lockdown.

When did you adopt your pet?

We adopted Willow last April, during this quarantine.

What do you love most about living in Canyon Creek?

I love the people here. There’s such a huge community feel. Even though we are in the middle of a pandemic, we have felt so welcomed by the people on our street. I also love all of the tree-lined walking trails and how all of the houses have a cozy cottage feel.

Tell us about your pet: fun tricks, unique talents, quirky personality, etc.

Willow is nearly 3 years old and incredibly calm and sweet. She knows how to Shake and that’s about it for her tricks! She LOVES to chase squirrels in the backyard. Willow is an absolute Priss. She has claimed our patio loveseat for herself anytime she is outside.

She is a big snuggler. If we leave her alone in the house, she has figured out how to stand up on her hind legs, grab dirty plates, and take them back to her bed to lick clean.

Why did you adopt your pet? And from where?

We had been wanting to get a dog for a while and being in lockdown seemed like a good time to devote to training a new dog. Much to our surprise, Willow is fully trained. She hasn’t even had a single accident in the house.

We feel very lucky to have found her. We actually found her on a Facebook rescue page “DFW adoptable shelter and rescue pets.”

A woman had taken her from a breeding situation. Willows previous owner had her

What breed is your pet?

She is a Standard Poodle.

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for breeding purposes. Willow had one litter of puppies and had a traumatic delivery that ended up in Willow having her uterus removed. The breeder had no business use for her so she got rid of her. We were the lucky family who got to take her in to her forever home.

Anything else you would love for your neighbors to know about your pet?

Willow loves other dogs and people. We can’t wait for this pandemic to pass so we can get to know our other neighbors.

Pets of the Month

Our New Quarantine Pets

Harlowe

Ollie the mini Australian Shepard

Adopted by the Kelley Family 4/12/2020

Dirk the Vizsla

Adopted by the Guinn Family 5/22/2020

Sunny the Orange Tabby

Adopted by the Hicks Family 4/13/2020

Kizzy the Borderdoodle

Adopted by the Gadoci Family 5/2020

Tiny the Bearded Dragon

Lilac the Walrus Breed

(half basset and half sharpei)Â Adopted by the Thompson Family 2/1/2020

Tiggy the Corn Snake

Adopted by the Romness Family 4/22/2020 Adopted by the Mortensen Family 4/17/2020 Adopted by the Harris Family 5/2020

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Cali the Bernedoodle

Adopted by the Parish Family 1/11/2020

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Texas is Re-Opening after COVID-19 – Are You Ready?

by Lisa Parelli-Monaghan

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he re-opening of Texas, after been locked down since March 16th, comes with many mixed feelings.

We are all trying to decide if we dare venture into the gym, restaurants, churches, or retail stores? Should we allow people into our home that are not members of our family?

It seems everyone is at a different level of confidence as related to the virus.

When the stay at home orders first appeared, many essential businesses put procedures into place making home visits as safe as possible. And, it seems many are keeping those procedures in place until the confidence level amongst homeowners has become widespread.

Most service companies such as plumbing, HVAC, etc feel the safety of their clients and own team is a top priority. They have adjusted their business and construction practices to safely continue working in their clients’ homes and are all likely following the practices and processes as defined by the CDC guidelines.

Here are some suggested ways to consider your re-entry amongst civilization (sounds 6

like a sci-fi movie we have all watched on TV): Meetings: If you have a project that you are considering, such as a bathroom remodel, home office build, you can actually suggest a virtual meeting with the contractor. We have all learned about Zoom or similar meeting platforms throughout the pandemic. Virtual meetings can be a great way to ask questions or talk to your contractor about your project. It’s a great starting point and may prove useful throughout a project.

Social Distancing and Protection: If you have to meet someone face to face, most companies require their staff to wear a mask if it requires two people to be within 6 feet of each other and recommended any time that more than one person is onsite. In some cases, gloves are recommended when on-site. Eye protection is also recommended when on-site by contractors.

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keep in place. Remember 20 seconds soap and water!

If someone has worked in a space, you may want to wipe down an area after they depart.

Don’t forget the doorknobs and light switches! You should already be cleaning and sanitizing all touchpoints in your home.

If you have a big project such as a remodel, most contractors have a designated hand cleaning area for everyone working on site.

This is typically outside your home. This will include hand sanitizer, an operable sink with soap, and other sanitation and cleanliness options. Hand washing is required after eating, smoking, drinking, blowing the nose, coughing, sneezing, and in general often and thoroughly. The Lead Carpenter on each job site will disinfect commonly touched surfaces upon arrival and immediately before departure each day. Lead carpenters will also disinfect work areas throughout the day.

Most companies will continue to check their staff daily for symptoms and check temperatures before they leave the office for their work day. It never hurts to ask, “what safety procedures are your company following?"

Kitchens • Bathrooms • Room Additions • Roof Replacements • Windows • Siding

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Business of the Month

What is your name and the name of your business?

Dr. J Clint Lowry, MD. Urgent HomeMD. How long have you been in business?

Five Months (I also have fifteen years of experience working as a Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician prior to creating my own practice model) Tell us about your business (what do you do, where do you do it, etc.)

We offer In Home Urgent Care evaluations as well as telemedicine evaluations. We do have a clinic available upon request if any of our patients prefers to be seen in a clinic environment, but we can offer most anything a traditional Urgent Care Clinic offers right in your home. We also have arrangements with Imaging Centers if you need X Ray studies or any additional imaging studies, and we can arrange for labs to be done at facilities in close proximity to the neighborhood. We are able to test in home for things such as Strep, Flu, and UTI. Additionally we are able to do COVID swabs for those with symptoms or exposure to confirmed or suspected COVID. While we are mostly an Urgent Care based practice model we do also offer Sports Physicals and once flu shots are available we will have those available as well.

We also take pride in offering some extras to those who are in the neighborhood. Need an antibiotic and the pharmacy is closing soon? Don't want to drive to a 24 hour pharmacy 15 minutes away? I will bring your first dose of antibiotics to your door. Even with telemedicine evaluations, I will drive to your residence myself with your first dose of medication.

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What inspired you to do what you do?

It is difficult in my area of training to start a small business. I spent a considerable amount of time pondering what that might look like. Then one day I had an epiphany: My daughter missed a week of school last fall with a respiratory illness. On her first day back her teacher called me and told me she was still coughing. I told her, "I don't think she is contagious any more, but she might need a breathing treatment. I will bring my stethoscope to the school and listen to her, and if she is wheezing I will bring her home and give her a breathing treatment". She sounded fine and got to finish the day at school. In the process of doing this I realized, this kind of service might be valuable to people, and I would love to build a practice offering something so comfortable and convenient to my patients.

How has your business been impacted

by COVID-19?

I quickly pivoted to add a telemedicine component to my practice model. We continue to provide In Home evaluations throughout the pandemic, but using telemedicine we are able to limit exposure for both ourselves and our patients. In the process we became better in many ways in terms of what we offer. Our telemedicine visits are considerably less expensive, so often times I recommend patients to start with a telemedicine evaluation (phone or video consult, depending on patient preference) and if we need to do an in home visit the price of the telemedicine eval is deducted so they don't get charged for two separate services. We now offer telemedicine state wide. www.CanyonCreekLifeMedia.com

How long have you lived in Canyon Creek?

We moved to Canyon Creek in February of 2017. Approaching the 3 1/2 year mark which is hard to believe we have already been here that long.

What brought you to Canyon Creek?

Previously my wife and I lived in a town home centrally in Dallas. Once my daughter arrived we knew it would soon be time to be in more of a family friendly neighborhood environment. At the time, we were mostly searching for homes in Dallas but not finding what we wanted. I was working at Methodist Richardson at the time, and I mentioned to one of our nurses that we were looking for a home. She told me, "You should look at Canyon Creek". Despite working so close

by I had not explored the neighborhood much. At her suggestion I drove around and I absolutely loved what I saw. I brought my wife up here to drive around the area and we fell in love with the area, immediately narrowed our search to this neighborhood and never looked back.

What do you love most about living in Canyon Creek?

The people we have met are absolutely wonderful.

Tell us about your family (names, ages, schools, work, etc).

My wife Patricia and I have been married for almost ten years. She is a Registered Nurse working in the Emergency Department at Methodist Richardson. She was a graphic designer previously before attending nursing school and still enjoys doing many art projects

on the side. We have a four year old daughter named Eva who keeps us busy.

Neighbors in our vicinity may have crossed paths with Eva as she loves to pass out dog treats whenever she is cruising the neighborhood in her little "car".

What do you think the neighborhood should know about Covid-19?

I have been following new reported cases on a daily basis, specifically for Dallas County. We are seeing a small downward trend but we are certainly not in the clear.

I started recommending wearing a mask in public to all of my patients a few weeks before the CDC formally recommended it. I still believe people should be wearing masks and taking precautions. I support businesses reopening with the right precautions being taken and guidelines being followed.

Do you do anti-body testing and how accurate are the results in your opinion?

I offer antibody testing but do not strongly recommend it. I have a lengthy blog post on my website discussing antibody testing, www.urgenthomemd. com. We still have a lot to learn about antibody testing for COVID. A recent CDC report showed as many as 50% of results may be inaccurate. I have not at the time of this writing seen any breakdown of what specific lab methods they were looking at or if they were all lumped in together. My belief is in time we will find out that some lab methods for antibody testing are far more accurate than others. I spent considerable time debating whether to offer the test and if so, what test to offer, and I will continue to closely follow as new data becomes available.

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If you had to guess, what are the odds of our kids returning to school in the fall?

My best guess would be a hybrid of at home learning and some coursework being in the classroom setting with smaller groups on any given day being in the classroom, temperature checks on arrival in the morning, and contingency plans in place should we see a big spike in new cases this fall.

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Student of the Month Tell us your name, the school you currently attend and what year you are in school.

My name is Myna Seshadri and I am a Senior at Plano Senior High School.

What other schools have you attended?

I have attended Aldridge Elementary School, Wilson Middle School, and Vines High School in this Plano ISD feeder school system.

Tell us the activities you were involved in and what you enjoy about them.

I am involved in a cornucopia of organizations on campus. I am the President of the state renowned Plano Senior High Student Congress which hosts the largest single day blood drive in the nation. I am a member of the Plano Drumline and Band where I march playing Bass 2 during the marching season. Additionally, I am a member of the President’s Club on campus as well.

Tell us your honors and awards in school.

I am in the top 10% of my graduating cIass at Plano Senior High School. I’m a National AP Scholar, National Merit Commended Scholar, and PanAmerican Student Forum Participant. Additionally, I was recognized as one of the Plano Senior High Class of 2020 “Who’s Who’s”. I have served for 2 years on the Plano ISD Superintendent’s Advisory Council.

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What’s your favorite subject(s) in school?

I am truly a scholar in every aspect of the word, and I have a passion for all of my subjects. Some classes which I have thoroughly enjoyed are AP Physics C and AP Spanish Literature.

Tell us about your plans after graduation.

I plan on going to Texas A&M University to major in Aerospace Engineering.

Outside of school, what do you do for fun?

I enjoy playing drums with my friends and climbing at Summit Climbing Gym. I love running and spending time with my friends and family. I work at Anthropologie and I tutor students in all subjects including Calculus, Algebra, Physics, Spanish, ACT/SAT, etc.

How long have you lived in Canyon Creek?

I have lived in Canyon Creek with my family since 2006.

What do you love most about living in Canyon Creek?

I have always loved the lush greenery and outstanding shops and dining- I love how there are impeccable running trails by the waterfall which are so very close to my favorite places at II Creeks!

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Student of the Month Tells us a favorite story or two about a big moment or exciting moment in your life.

A recent moment which was particularly exciting to me was persuading PISD to give the class of 2020 a timely graduation- I heard about other districts such as Allen ISD and RISD creating plans to have graduation for their seniors in May/June and knew that Plano had to do something.

Immediately, I created a petition which received well over a hundred signatures and caught the attention of the district.

Soon after, a plan for a live graduation in May/June was created, and the district announced that they will still keep plans open for the August Graduation at The Star in Frisco in addition to this if allowed!

Share with us a story or fun experience of living in Canyon Creek.

Many of my favorite memories have been made while hanging out in II Creeks as a teen with my friends, or going down to the creek and catching snakes to scare people as a kid.

Anything else you would love for your neighbors to know about you?

If you haven’t tried the Oreo or Confetti shakes at Shady’s, you’re missing out!

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Family of the Month

And Life Goes On…

by Jessica Wedge

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f you ask Brooke how she met Gates, she’ll tell you a detailed story about a college friend introducing them on “adult spring break”, and then again the next year on another “adult spring break”, and then seven years later a final and lasting encounter at church. If you ask Gates, he’ll tell you a charming little story about a chance bump in at church, and thinking of any question for an excuse to talk to her. Either way, it’s a tale as old as time. Boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl, boy and girl get married, have two babies, and go through a pandemic together. Ah, young love.

Let’s back it up a bit. Brooke is a business manager in the office of Communications at UT Dallas. Her first experience with Canyon Creek was in, arguably, the best way possible: a lunch at Frankie’s.

Her interest was piqued, and with the help of two very convincing neighbors, Adam and Allie Travis, and the already developed and established foliage and parks, The Colberts purchased their house in March 2019. That October, with renovations behind them, a toddler beside them, and the fresh, exciting news of a baby on the way, they moved into their Canyon Creek home.

When you think of the final six weeks of pregnancy, it usually includes nesting, baby showers, and taking in the last few moments with your friends and family before welcoming a new member. For Gates and Brooke, the end of their pregnancy journey began the day shelter-in-place orders were put in. The couple knew they had to take extra precautions to protect the health of Brooke and the baby. So, at the end of Gates’ workday, he would come home and take off his shoes in the garage, strip his scrubs to be washed immediately, and take a shower before interacting with his family. Gates works as a Nephrologist with the Kidney and Hypertension Associates of Dallas at Baylor Medical, so with the added risk of exposure while working

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Family of the Month with COVID-19 patients, he needed to sacrifice and limit the interactions with his own family to ensure the safety of everyone around him. No more kisses, no more hugs.

“On one hand, it’s great to be able to wear sweatpants the last six weeks of your pregnancy…” Brooke joked while ref lecting, “…But, you don’t expect to spend the last six weeks literally by yourself.

No grandparents, no playgrounds, and of course it rained a lot.”

So what is it like giving birth in the middle of a pandemic?

“It wasn’t as scary for me because Gates works there every day, so being able to hear him talk about the hospital and what they were doing to keep it safe and take precautions made me feel a lot better. My doctor, too, is and was involved in some of the labor and delivery policies being made at the hospital…Between my doctor and Gates they did a good job of helping me not feel so overwhelmed by it.”

Two days before the delivery, Brooke went to Baylor Medical for a routine COVID testing that included both a nasal swab and an antibody test. She tested negative for both. “That helped me feel better, knowing I’d avoided the virus up to that point. It also made things simpler in the OR and in postpartum.” On May 4, 2020, with a scheduled Caesarean section and an on-time baby, the delivery was a success with Gates by her side the whole way. Gates explained that only the father is allowed in the hospital throughout their whole stay, so they couldn’t have their two and half-year-old son, Grant, in the room with them. With many FaceTime calls out to their friends and family, they slowly started introducing their son to the world. “When Gates and I could finally celebrate the birth of little Caleb with a kiss, we knew I wasn’t and hadn’t been an asymptomatic carrier.”

While Brooke rests at home and enjoys the quiet time with her new baby, Gates still has to go into work at Baylor. “Nephrology is like the accounting of medicine. It’s all about looking at numbers and data, labs, electrolytes, and trends.

I like the objectivity and analytical side of medicine.” He never expected that he would be part of a pandemic, but like all health care workers, he is doing his part to provide the best care for all of his pa14

tients. His clinic appointments have been moved to telemedicine while he is working in the hospital providing dialysis for ICU patients, many of who have COVID. When Gates and Brooke aren’t bringing a child into a quarantined world or healing sick COVID patients, you can find them at Shady’s, strolling through Prairie Creek Park, or feeding the turtles over the Canyon Creek bridge. You may also see Gates running through the neighborhood training for his next half marathon or landscaping and defending his yard from the bunnies. Brooke is eager to get back into running and is always willing to experiment with recipes in the kitchen.

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ity rates and becoming sick are still very small, but we still need to be very cautious by washing our hands, wearing masks, and following the recommended guidelines, but we don’t need to live in fear.”

Similarly, I asked Brooke what she would want expecting mothers to know about giving birth in a pandemic, “I felt very protected and I felt like I couldn’t have been in a safer place. Every single time anyone walked in my room they would sanitize on the way in and on the way out, and 100% of the time the staff was wearing masks.

They were just functioning as business as normal…so don’t be afraid. I do appreciate what Gates did to keep me safe, I still haven’t been to the grocery store since this all started! It’s great!”

This time hasn’t been easy for anyone, but even newcomers Brooke and Gates have felt the love and support that only a special neighborhood like Canyon Creek can provide. From the warm and welcoming hellos they’ve received from unknown neighbors to the many meals and Tiff ’s Treats that have been delivered, the Colberts, along with everyone else, are happy they’re here in the neighborhood. They’re happy they can kiss again, too.

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adly, the parade is cancelled but we won't let that bring us down! It wouldn't be July 4th without a little friendly neighborhood decoration compe-tition. Instead of floats, bikes, golf carts and other vehicles, let's keep the Canyon Creek Patriot Spirit alive with a Patriotic Porch Contest!

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS Decorate your porch by July 1st (to be considered in the contest.) Our parade judges will use their skills to pick the best patriotic porch decorations. There will be winners in each quadrant of the neighborhood. Check out our website to find out how you can nominate a neighbor who you believe has an award winning design. https://canyoncreekhomeowners.com/july-4th-parade/ At 10 am on July 4th (our regular parade time), residents can have their own "reverse parade" by driving through the neighborhood and looking at all of the beautiful patriotic porches and we will you give you the opportunity to vote on your favorite!

4th of July Canyon Creek Shirts: Make sure you are signed up for the HOA emails and check out our Facebook page for the latest updates about how to get your shirts! https://www.facebook.com/CCHOA75080.

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Echoes From The Canyon

We hosted a Food Drive. And Hunger visited.

As a follow-up to the immensely successful Canyon Creek Food Drive at II Creeks (Thank you Neighbors), the good folks at United Disciples Christian Church locked together with a solidarity of purpose and conducted their own.

The CEO of the Network, Cindy Shafer, joined in the very successful effort. We witnessed a phenomenon she had never experienced in thirty years of serving the homeless and hungry.

Eleven carloads of people came through the Food Drive, not to donate but to receive.

Food that had only moments ago been donated was turned right around and given away. Neighbors received it in a very emotional manner. It was emblematic of the times we are facing and that which occurred was merely the tip of the iceberg.

For the eleven cars that saw the Food Drive f lier and made the trip, how many more are there? Twenty-Five times more? One Hundred?

More than at any time, this is a time period where we are called to nourish the people in the shadows both calorically and emotionally. If you can help, help. People through no fault or behavior of their own are suffering in silence and will benefit greatly if others perceive the need early instead of reacting when it is sadly obvious.

Since life makes it patently obvious that the Capital Letter “WHY” of adversity is well-above our humble pay grade, it is incumbent that we assign lower-case “why’s” to events out of our control. Many have embraced this event as an option to spend more time outdoors and to exercise. Others have experienced a greater bonding with their family (despite possible and hypothetical irritational f lare-ups). Remember this as a remarkably creative time of meme manufacture.

Moving forward, we simply must alter our mind-set from a supply chain perspective, wrest back control and begin producing domestically items of strategic importance. It is folly to outsource for the pure sake of cost items such as medicine, vaccinations, surgical equipment, the food supply, military equipment and the ability to place a satellite into orbit.

Recently, I spent an hour online attempting to order a Made in the USA weather radio. And failed. I would have paid more to see those words printed on it but one was simply not available.

Does anyone remember Wal-Mart of the late-80’s? It was festooned with American f lags and Made in the USA labels and stickers. I’m feeling mighty nostalgic for a reality that can happen again should we choose it.

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our engagement locally. This time is no exception. We simply need to take heed of where the items we purchase are manufactured and to make choices based on it. Three hundred and thirty million Americans choosing to invest back in America by purchasing things made with American hands is a world-changing collective statement.

Changing gears, please walk, run or ride your bike to Prairie Creek Park to see the tribute boulder to the late Dr. James Carter. He loved the Earth and teaching others about it. Thank you to the City of Richardson Parks Department for making it happen and Thank you to our neighbor and Richardson Police Department Volunteer Coordinator, Meredith Watkins for the idea. We will do a more formal unveiling when all this is hopefully behind us.

If you can afford to tip heavily at our restaurants, do so. If you can spend locally, do so.

All of us need to continue do the little things. Three hundred thirty million Americans doing little things is a gargantuan thing. And we will win.

Until then, Richardson Strong! #In This Together Warren Caldwell President – Canyon Creek Homeowner’s Association warren@homesnorthtexas.com 972-814-0400

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our Canyon Creek Homeowners Association would like to congratulate our graduating high school seniors that live in the neighborhood who are graduating from the following schools: • JJ Pearce High School • Richardson High School • Plano Senior High • Parish Episcopal School • John Paul II • Dallas Lutheran • Berkner High School • Trinity Christian Academy • Cistercian College Prep • Ursuline Academy • THEO Homeschool Congratulations Seniors on your graduation and best wishes for your next adventure!

WHAT ARE MATCHING FUNDS?

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ore than 30 years ago, the City of Richardson was faced with a growing clamor from the voluntary HOA’s in Richardson to landscape the bare medians in their neighborhoods. So the City came up with a “Matching Funds” Program where the City would match any money the HOA’s would allocate every year for neighborhood beautification. We chose the location, and the City installs it. The Canyon Creek HOA jumped all over this offer, and most of the current median landscaping over the years was installed with the matching funds from this program.

Currently, we budget $15,000 every year for matching funds projects which gives us $30,000 worth of landscaping every year. This is funded by your annual dues payments.

Our current matching funds projects are the medians on the 300 & 400 blocks of West Lookout Drive, and being a voluntary HOA, the City maintains this and all other medians and common areas in Canyon Creek.

Thank you, residents, for supporting our efforts to keep our Canyon Creek Neighborhood a great place to live.

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iven the current circumstances, Canyon Creek HOA will not be able to host the annual 4th of July Parade this year. Given the unknowns we are just unable to coordinate this tremendous volunteer effort and guarantee the safety of everyone involved. Thank you for your understanding.

T-Shirt design winners and distribution details will be communicated closer to 4th of July!

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Who is pay-per-mile car insurance for?

People who drive less than the average driver, such as stayat-home parents, commuters, people who work from home or near home and retirees. It’s also for people who want more control and transparency in their insurance costs.

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Premium is made up a daily rate plus a per-mile rate that is adjusted every six months at renewal based on your last six

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months of driving. For a better price, avoid risky behaviors such as speeds over 80 miles per hour, sudden braking and late-night driving.

How does it work?

A Milewise device plugs into your car’s diagnostic OBD-II port, usually located under your dashboard, to capture driving information so you can see your mileage and trip habits on demand.

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Cook, breaking into small pieces, until browned all the way through.

3. Sauce: Turn the heat down. Add the garlic, fennel seeds, and tomato paste.

Sauté until fragrant – about 3 minutes. Add the wine; let it sizzle out. Add the cream; let it come to a low simmer. Stir in the kale. Season with salt.

4. Fall In Love: Toss sauce with the cooked pasta. Add reserved pasta water as needed to thin the sauce. Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Finish with red pepper flakes and more Parm. Serve with a glass of wine because THIS IS VERY ROMANTIC AND FANCY!

Something Sweet Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie Shared by Sarah Foley Courtesy of alsothecrumbsplease.com Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Chill Time: 4 hrs Total Time: 25 mins

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Graham cracker crust 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (7oz / 200g) 1/2 cup butter, melted (113g) Strawberry cream cheese filling 2 heaping cups strawberries, hulled and pureed (380g) 2 cups cream cheese (16oz / 455g) 3/4 cup granulated white sugar (150g) 2 vanilla beans* (or 2 tsp vanilla extract) 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240ml)

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2. In a large bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs and melted butter just until combined. Transfer to a parchment paper layered 9” (23cm) round springform pan. Evenly press crumbs into the bottom and halfway up the sides of the pan with the back of a measuring cup. Freeze for about 10 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, make the filling. In a large mixing bowl mix with a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment cream cheese on medium speed until creamy for about 1 minute. Add reduced strawberries, sugar, and vanilla* and mix until smooth. Add heavy whipping cream and mix until soft peaks form for about 1-2 minutes.

4. Pour filling into crust and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight until the filling is firm. Serve with whipped cream and strawberries on top if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.

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CANYON CREEK REAL ESTATE 3/1/20 - 4/30/20

SOLD PROPERTIES

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2010 Nantucket Drive 419 Brook Glen Drive 431 Shady Brook Place 30 Crown Place 58 Crown Place 2917 Forest Hills Lane 402 W Lookout Drive 310 Lawndale Drive 2603 Ridgebriar Place 2813 Forest Grove Drive 318 Lawndale Drive 430 Valley Glen Drive 2920 Whitemarsh Circle 43 Crown Place 235 Canyon Valley Drive 329 Woodcrest Drive 410 Arborcrest Drive 23 Bunker Hill 2417 Little Creek Drive

2,108 2,207 1,662 2,872 2,661 1,935 2,448 2,294 2,215 2,450 2,556 2,099 1,824 2,815 2,661 2,405 2,588 3,753 2,924

$319,000 $349,900 $359,900 $360,000 $365,000 $369,000 $385,000 $390,000 $392,000 $400,000 $410,000 $418,900 $420,000 $425,000 $449,900 $475,000 $625,000 $650,000 $675,000

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Real Estate and Covid 19 If you are wondering how Covid 19 has affected the market, I believe it is too soon to really know the true effect. As you can see on the Canyon Creek THEN & NOW, there were more sales last year in March and April, than this year. Many sellers chose to hold off on putting their house on the market because of Covid 19, but you will see an increase of homes coming on in the next few weeks.

Homeowners who don’t have plans on selling, are taking advantage of the low interest rates by refinancing.

So, if you are on the fence to sell or buy, it’s probably best to do it now rather than wait since we are all uncertain of the market in the future. With these interest rates, you can afford more house and if you’re a seller, the prices are still steady. Another factor to consider is the election. We just never know what can happen depending on the outcome. If the interest rates rise, fewer real estate transactions will occur since the lending requirements have and will continue to tighten. If we were in a strong economy, it would allow employers to increase salaries/wages enough to help compensate for the rising interest rate. Since we are not, if this does happen, it will definitely affect the prices of homes.

In the meantime, we wait and see. I hope you and your family are staying healthy and safe. If you have any questions or would like to know what your house is currently worth, please feel free to contact me for a complimentary market analysis.

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Lastly, a huge THANK YOU to all the key and front- line workers! We appreciate all you are doing!

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