CONTENTS
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Back-to-School: Preparing Your Children and Your Home for the New School Year
12 Start Packing! Sound Advice for College Freshmen and Their Parents
26 Back to School Safety Check! 28 Richardson Reads One Book 2022 Imbolo Mbue's Behold the Dreamers Front cover photo courtesy of Kyla Obert
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PETS OF THE MONTH
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STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
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SPOTLIGHT ON TEACHERS
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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
Letter from
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Publisher Kyla Obert Ad Sales Mike Obert Designer Open Look Business Solutions Contributors Audrey O’Malley, Joseph Newcomer, Ellie Menton, Aenghus Denvir, Hannah Hodnett, Danny Ozlowski, Emme Kilgard, Lisa Parelli-Monoghan, Ryan Amerson, Wilson Allen, Angela Green and Patti Otte
As an English major (Texas A&M-WHOOP!), a former English teacher and a lover of the written word, I am so excited to join the Canyon Creek Life team. More than a decade ago, my friend Erica Yaeger invited me to work as an editor for Richardson Living Magazine. I learned so much from her about the magazine industry and our Canyon Creek community…lessons that I look forward to expanding on with the help of Kyla and Mike. It's my privilege and pleasure to help share your stories with our awesome neighbors. And this publication will continue to thrive—and even grow—with your help. We want to hear from you! Nominate a family who has an incredible story for our Family of the Month. Tell us about student whose gifts and talents deserve to be recognized. Have a fun pet? We want to know about him or her. Want to see something editorially that you haven’t seen yet? We welcome new ideas. Kyla and Mike have been supporting Canyon Creek and drawing us closer together through this platform and the advertisers in these pages make the magazine possible. We’re so grateful for them and hope you’ll frequent their businesses regularly.
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We’re calling this issue “A Celebration of Education.” You’ll meet three of our finest neighborhood teachers. You’ll hear from several college students who grew up here and share their wisdom with parents of incoming college freshmen…and their advice is enlightening! Add to that a profile of Kumon-Richardson North and many ideas for creating great study spaces and more. Stay tuned for even more exciting Canyon Creek Life news. Happy reading! Patti
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Tell us your names and the name(s) of your pet(s). We are Carrie and Jon Barlow and we have two sons: Nat (16) and Will (14). The boys will both be attending John Paul II in the fall where I (Carrie) teach AP Biology and Anatomy and Physiology. Our pets are our three adorable dachshunds: Lily, Bluebonnet (Blue) and Magnolia (Maggie). How long have you had your pets and what was your inspiration for their names? We got our pets from Dachshunds Central in Dallas. Tim (the owner) was amazing and we did a lot of research on how he raised his dogs before we got them from him. We have had our babies since 2020 (not COVID puppies, but that was the timing). We have always named our dachshunds after types of flowers. My parents did the same when I was a little girl, so it’s a family tradition. We had three other dachshunds about ten years ago and finally decided it was time once again to add to our family. 4
Tell us about your pups and what makes them special and unique. Lily will sit up and beg for anything, especially when she wants us to pet her more (even though she gets tons of love from us)! Maggie is our snuggler. She will come up to us and just bury her head in our necks! Blue is just laid back and goes with whatever but is also very protective of us. If we say “Squirrel!” all three puppies jump up and speed out of the doggie door to go chase or look for a squirrel. It really is a funny sight! How long have you lived in Canyon Creek and what do you love most about living here? We have been in Canyon Creek for twenty-two years. The neighborhood is amazing. I feel like we really do care about each other and help each other out. I love that we know our neighbors and our kids have made lifelong friends here. We had lived here for about eight years before we realized that Flat Creek basically throws a street-wide Halloween Party. It’s so much fun! www.CanyonCreekLife.com
Nat and Will with “the flower girls”
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Lily, Bluebonnet and Magnolia Barlow
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Make the Environment Adaptable Some people thrive in a busy room with distractions, but for most children a quiet room without distractions is best. Decorate the Space - Make it feel like a study room/office. Make the space inviting and a pleasure to be in while doing homework.
Plan to make sure your children are well-supplied with nutrition When your children attend school, they need to be well-fed to be able to keep their minds on their work. Whether your children learn online or physically go to school, you need to make sure they have a supply of healthy snacks and meals on hand. Preparing a grocery shopping list in advance and being ready would make sense. A well-fed child is better prepared to take on the challenges of a school day.
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Back-to-School: Preparing Your Children and Your Home for the New School Year by: Lisa Parelli-Monaghan
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hen it's back-to-school season and the academic year is set to begin, families tend to be under pressure. The challenges involved can be especially trying in times of postCOVID learning. More than ever before, it's important for parents to help their children mentally prepare for the demands of school by helping them regain their focus on school. If your children will be back in school shortly, there are things you can do to help them get into the right mindset. Here are some of our suggestions: Set up a communication center When your children find it easy to know when to be ready with their assignments and when to expect their quizzes and other requirements over the coming week, they are likely to be better prepared and less stressed. All you need to do is to set up a calendar (physical or online), review dates for each coming week, and keep updating it. Your children can be prepared and learn 6
how helpful it can be to see reminders of upcoming deadlines. Give your children a study space A well-organized space that you set aside exclusively for your children to do their work in can be a great motivator. A desk and chair for convenient work and good posture, plenty of light, motivational posters on the wall and a comfortable temperature are all important to help children get serious about their schoolwork. Some ideas for a study area include: 1. Dedicate a Space in Your Home Choose one that is distraction-free and has a door. 2. Outfit the Space with Essentials - A desk, a chair and a computer are crucial for a perfect study workstation; the couch might be comfy, but it isn't conductive to good focus. A few other additions might help with make studying more focused such as a whiteboard, necessary school supplies, etc. www.CanyonCreekLife.com
Prepare for school shopping Most schools provide a list of all the materials needed for the year. The list can be a great place to start; however, you may need additional supplies. If your children often misplace their things, notebooks for each class may not be the best way to go. They may find it easier to keep track if they have a binder to insert notes into from each class. A supply of extra pens and pencils placed in their lockers, in the car and at home can be a good idea as well. Before you decide that you need to go shopping for new clothing, it would also help to have your children go through their wardrobes and separate out items that they've outgrown or no longer like. Get your children accustomed to the school routine Getting your children psychologically ready for the demands of the school year can set them up for success. A week before school starts, help your children go to bed early, wake up on time, and otherwise be ready each day. When your children get into school mode a few days before school actually starts, they are likely to find it easier to adjust their schedules. Getting ready for the upcoming academic year can be smooth sailing. All you need to do is to think of what your children's needs are in advance and put everything in place.
Spotlight on Teachers
A CELEBRATION OF EDUCATORS Julie Stanley • Coach Courtney Robertson • Marcy Dale
As carpool lines form and school doors open next week, our elementary school teachers will welcome our kids with open arms. They’ll make each one feel special, calming the “butterflies” of the youngest and sharing “high fives” with the ones excitedly returning. Julie Stanley (Aldridge Elementary), Marcy Dale (Prairie Creek Elementary) and Coach Courtney Robertson (Canyon Creek Elementary) are three of the incredible teachers living and working in our Canyon Creek community and we’d like to introduce them. We’ve asked each teacher to share her story with you…enjoy!
Julie Stanley
Aldridge Elementary, 1st Grade “I have ‘been a teacher’ since I was a child. My first students were imaginary ones in my garage. My class was small—usually three students—and there was always a Kimberly in my class because I loved that name. I teach 20-21 kids each year that I love, encourage, nurture and celebrate. I love teaching for many reasons. It's the love of watching them grow from nonreaders to readers. It's watching them gain the confidence to try something that they feel is "hard." It's the excitement that I hear when they are engaged in a challenging activity. I still remember students playing a math game called King of the Mountain and reveling in the fact that they’re adding into the hundreds in their heads. I love the chatter as they figure out the perimeter of all the rooms of their homes by using addition. One of my favorite things to do is to figure out what each child needs to challenge them to the fullest. I love teaching and living in Canyon Creek and getting to know my students’ families. I am blessed that I can follow my 8
former students past first grade—whether it be through a conversation at Tom Thumb, a Christmas card, an email or a letter from a parent. I’ve been pen pals with former students…[and] watched others perform in middle and high school performances. I have one student whose name I watch for in the credits of the Country Music Awards show (I still have her autograph from first grade!). One time a mom who was picking up her first grader said, "Mrs. Stanley, do you remember me? I was in your first grade class." These are the moments I treasure. This year will be my 26th year teaching first grade at Aldridge. It’s a community. You can feel the Canyon Creek vibe at the school. Because my kids went to Aldridge, I have wonderful lifelong neighborhood friends that I met when my kids were in elementary school. Parental involvement is so important and I truly believe that teaching is a team effort. With support at home, it’s amazing to see the growth that happens within a student in one year. When I’m not teaching, I love just hanging out with my husband Tim; he’s the person that can make me smile and laugh every day. www.CanyonCreekLife.com
We enjoy wandering around flea markets and antique stores, playing with our precious dachshund Jimmy Dean, and spending time with our kids Erin, Shelby and Michael, our grandkids and our extended family. I love to be outside and enjoy tending my vegetable garden. I also love cooking and playing in my craft room creating gift tags and greeting cards. Neighbors can often hear the grandkids and me running and playing in our backyard, screams during water bottle squirt fights (usually mine), the squeals of joy that come from bubbles in the air, laughter and love! Tim is teaching them the art of joke telling, how to play soccer, and the fact that he can easily slip them a piece of candy when no one is looking. We are blessed that our grandkids live close and that we see them often! There is no greater joy!”
photo courtesy of Deborah Aldridge
Marcy Dale
Prairie Creek Elementary, 4th Grade “I come from a long line of teachers! My mom and both grandmothers were both gifted teachers and I guess I learned by watching and imitating. I have taught 3rd and 4th grade most of my career and have been in RISD sixteen years (six at PCE) over a thirty-year period. I love watching students get so excited about projects, novels and just learning in general. It is a magic time of childhood. Third and fourth graders are at such a fun age because they are still so excited about learning, but they can do so many things by themselves. Who a student is in 4th grade IS NOT who they will be when they grow up. Kids who struggle in math in
4th grade can excel in math in high school and college. The student who never turns in a paper can run a multimillion-dollar corporation. They are little and they are learning to be students and there’s a golden thread in every single child that walks through my door. My job is to find it and build on it. Our kids are amazing. They have had some challenges to overcome in the last couple of years, but overall, they are just so resilient. They are empathetic. They have such varied interests and they know so much. It’s fun to learn from them. I truly believe that we have so many kids in our very neighborhood who will absolutely change the world for the better. I feel like I already know some of the great things they will do. www.CanyonCreekLife.com
As I have gotten older, my teaching style has changed because I’ve raised three of my own children. I can now see the big picture and look at every situation through the lens of a teacher, parent and student. I appreciate so many amazing things about teaching in Canyon Creek. It truly feels as if the neighborhood is centered around the school and all the community members are rooting for us to succeed! I love watching parents and students walking to school and talking along the way. When I’m driving home from school, I see kids playing in the creek, practicing soccer or football and riding their bikes to friends’ houses. We have moms who substitute, the Prairie Creek Garden Club who does Wildlife Tree, and businesses who donate to our fundraisers...not to mention the PTA at Prairie Creek (and I’m sure at CCE and Aldridge). They work behind the scenes to keep teacher morale up, provide supplies for our classrooms, and generally keep our school running so well. Teachers can build a classroom community, but it would take far more than a year to build the kind of connection that takes place outside the doors of our schools. My husband Alan and I have lived in Richardson for thirty years. We chose Canyon Creek because we loved the trees, creeks, schools, and it was close to my husband Alan’s first job. I have three grown children: Connor, Ashton and Trey. We think Canyon Creek was an idyllic place to have them grow up and we wouldn’t change a thing!” 9
Coach Courtney Robertson Canyon Creek Elementary, Three-year-olds to 6th grade
“My husband Jamie and I moved to Canyon Creek in 2007, a year after we married. I knew the area because I had grown up in Richardson. When deciding where to live, Jamie was sold on Canyon Creek when he saw dads talking outside, kids playing in the yards, and friends running up and down the street! We have four amazing children: Cassidy, Jamie and twins Caroline and Reed. Our black lab Gus (Captain Augustus McRae from Lonesome Dove) meets our neighbors on a regular basis when they are out on their walks. Richardson is keeping up with the times by creating a fun, energetic, vibrant atmosphere. My kids especially love the proximity of bike trails, water parks, restaurants and parks. Living in Canyon Creek definitely inspires my teaching. I see kids participating in a variety of activities: riding their bikes, skateboarding, gardening, swimming, fishing and going camping. As a result, I make sure to incorporate lessons about water safety, how to wear a lifejacket, bike safety, how to use a compass, and skateboarding safety. A misconception about physical education is that we just teach sportsrelated games or that all we do is play games all day. We do play games but with the purpose of educating our students about how these skills can help them lead 10
a healthy lifestyle. Rather than sticking to traditional sports like basketball, volleyball or football, I teach archery, pickleball, badminton and other activities which teach basic skills needed to live a well-rounded, active life. I realized I wanted to be a Physical Education teacher when I was in high school at Berkner. My volleyball coach was the PE teacher there and I saw how much fun she had all day teaching (and that she got to wear comfy clothes). I am now entering my 24th year in this amazing profession. I currently teach three-year-olds through sixth grade at Canyon Creek Elementary. I think Canyon Creek is special because we have generations of families that have attended school there. I now have students whose parents I taught early in my career. And we’re a school that embraces everyone with open arms. I am truly blessed to teach there with the most awesome students and caring staff! I love, love, love seeing my students come into the gym with excitement, wonder and enthusiasm. I love hearing the sound of the gym when the students are participating in the day’s activity. I love introducing them to new games and opening their minds to what PE’s focus really is. Students need to understand why they are encouraged to be physically active, why healthy eating is important, and that an active life isn't just about knowing how to play "sports." In our country, childhood obesity receives a lot of media attention. I am very happy to say www.CanyonCreekLife.com
that RISD recognizes that and supports physical education in schools. My heart is full knowing that each school year my students are building a foundation for well-rounded, healthy, active lives. They will know that exercise and keeping their bodies healthy is not just competitive but fun. That is my goal every day.”
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START PACKING! Sound Advice for College Freshmen and Their Parents
We asked a group of soon-to-be college sophomores what advice they would give to parents of incoming freshmen. A recurring theme was the importance of communication. Their insights are enlightening! “Growing up, I was always very excited to go to college and had no reluctance to move far from home. Though I probably did not call my parents as much as they would have hoped, my parents did a great job of taking a step back and giving me a chance to adjust. That way, I was able to form new friendships and become more responsible. Then, as the months went on, even I felt a little homesick and I was calling my parents much more frequently. I think by taking a backseat, my parents allowed me to solidify my independence. Now I am looking to call them whenever I get the chance. However, it is easy for busy college students to forget to text their parents, so the occasional loving text always warmed my heart and reminded me it was time for a call.” – Audrey “Let your child be an adult. The urge to constantly check in and try and control their day-to-day life is real, but it is really important for freshmen to adapt to college quickly and smoothly. To do this, they need to be engrossed in the college environment, making their own decisions and living their own lives. Yes, they are going to make some dumb decisions and do stupid things, but it is important for them to learn from these mistakes on their own sooner rather than later. Don’t be a stranger. While it is important to let your child make their own decisions, this doesn’t mean to not keep up with them! Send care packages, write letters, and call your child to keep in touch. Most importantly, provide them support during those tough times because those are definitely going to come up. Finally, no news is good news. If your child isn’t calling much, this likely means they are busy with school, friends or extracurriculars. Don’t be stressed out if this happens; this is a good thing! Even if this is the case, though, it is still important to reach out and check up on them to make sure they are okay.” – Joseph “Trust that you raised us well and have prepared us. Having said that, make sure you are teaching basics like laundry and cleaning the bathroom. Also talk about being considerate of others that you live with and the importance of good communication skills. These things seem basic but make dorm life much easier, and you’d be surprised by how many kids struggle with these things when they first move in (I had to help quite a few people do their laundry in my first few weeks of school). I also think it’s important to tell your kid that it’s normal to feel homesick and lonely at times as that is a very common feeling among college freshmen. Make sure they know your schedule and that calling you is something you welcome and never a burden or annoyance.” – Ellie 12
“My advice for parents who have college kids leaving the house for the first time…be patient but vocal. It is important to have a scheduled amount of time that you talk, whether it be once a day or once a month. It’s nice to have a balance of calling vs being called by them. Check up on them, their friends, their social lives AND their grades. We know that getting good grades is our fulltime job right now, but it's also important for us to learn balance. Budgeting can be new and scary, so sometimes it's nice to send your kids enough for a little treat at Chick-fil-A or late night ice cream. Tell your kids to be SOCIAL but that making long-term and close friends takes time. Patience is important and so is love and support! Let them have fun and I promise that nine out of ten times, they will find their way in life and come back when they need home-cooked food and a hug.” – Hannah “One piece of advice I have for first time college parents who are having a freshman leave home is to have some sort of agreed upon time to talk over the phone. By no means does it have to be a super strict. We will talk from 7:00-7:30 Thursday evenings, but just having a general window is nice. My parents and I fell into the habit of calling at least once a week, typically at some point over the weekend, and it was nice to know roughly when the next time would be. Now, I know this next one is going to sound a lot like a rebellious teenager, but I cannot overemphasize how important it is to recognize that your student is transitioning into adulthood and to trust and support them. I ended up changing my major three days before I moved into the dorms, and I’ve ended up having some truly amazing experiences because of that change. My parents were very supportive of that change, trusting that I was making the right decision for myself, and their trust and support made the whole thing so much less stressful for me.” – Danny “Creating an open dialogue with your college student is so important as they navigate their first time living away from you. Talk about money: what you will finance and what your kids needs to cover. Have an idea of what you as a family are comfortable spending, and then be understanding if it needs to change. Most freshmen will never have budgeted for groceries and gas until they go to college. Also talk about safety. In a new town with unfamiliar faces, it’s so important. I am a big supporter of sharing your location with a few people you trust; help your student think of location sharing as a safety tool rather than a tracking device. The comfort of knowing that someone has your back is important. Along with that, make sure you exchange contact information with your student’s roommates or trusted friends.” – Emme “Calling once a week is good. Send care packages here and there. And don’t buy the most expensive meal plan!” – Aenghus
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Essentials for Success
Our college sophomores each shared an incoming freshman’s “must have” list to make life away from home easier. Items such as towels, sheets, cooking essentials, office supplies and other basics are not included. Some items may surprise you! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Spotify Premium membership and portable speaker WASHABLE bathmats and cheap slippers Large Blue zippered IKEA packing bags – super affordable and indestructible PJ’s you’re comfortable being seen in by other people Multi-port outlet/charging towers and portable chargers – have extras for friends Rain boots/poncho or backpack rain cover Insulated water bottles – Hydroflask or Yeti Clothes you don’t mind getting “trashed” and random costume pieces (wig, crazy shoes, etc.) A QUALITY mattress topper and portable fan Black out curtains and curtain between bathroom and sleeping area in modular dorms Polaroid camera or mini printer for phone First Aid kit with Dayquil, Nyquil, Tylenol, Vitamin C, BandAids, etc. Air dehumidifier Small vacuum Keurig with plenty of coffee, tea, hot cocoa pods Calendar and clock Room decorations – LED light strips, rugs, wall hangings, storage ottoman Stamps and personalized stationery or note cards Package of disposable ear plugs to counter noisy roommates A lockbox for valuables or essential documents Organizational items for storage Small toolbox which also includes Command strips, hooks and sticky tack
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Send Love via Care Packages
College students love receiving care packages. As exciting as college can be, it can also be lonely. Sending tangible and thoughtful reminders of home is a great way to bring joy to a homesick college student. Whether you gather a group of parents and pool resources at a packing party or create them individually, care packages are always a hit. These suggestions include a sampling of individual favorites and some universal ideas for creating a memorable care package. Your gift will be an even bigger hit if you include enough goodies to share with roommates and friends! • Gift cards - Uber Eats, Amazon, favorite local restaurants, WalMart, Target • Mug cakes – regular or gluten-free • Gum, candy, Tic Tacs, breath mints • Encouraging notes and letters • “It’s good to get updated from your parents and siblings at home through calls and texts, but there’s something really personal about getting a note in the mail from your family. This always made my day when I got a short note from my parents!” – Joseph • Crystal Light and other portable drink packets with and without caffeine • Handmade baked goods of ANY kind…especially shareable ones • Beef jerky, protein bars, popcorn, peanut butter crackers, individually wrapped snacks • “I think if you stick to some of your kid’s favorites you can’t go wrong. We really appreciate anything that isn’t dorm food. I have a huge sweet tooth, so I asked for candy every now and then. I was also always asking for protein shakes and protein bars.” – Ellie • Tide To-Go pens, Shout Color Catchers, Bounce sheets, Downy wrinkle remover spray • Skincare items, scented lotions and candles, nail polish, lip balm • 40 Blinks eye mask, ear plugs, lavender bed linen spray, pillowcase • Holiday themed care packages including decorations for upcoming holidays • “While in school, I received various packages filled with my favorite snacks and candies. My favorite care package came around Halloween. It was filled with Halloween-themed trinkets like stamps and plastic vampire teeth. Most notably, it included a few of my favorite card games. On the same day I received the care package, we had a Halloween game night where we all covered ourselves in jack-o'-lantern stamps and played games while trying to talk through vampire teeth. Though college kids can never have too many snacks, I loved this care package because it included unique items I could share with my friends and encouraged group activities.” – Audrey • Keurig coffee pods, hot cocoa packets, mug, mini marshmallows, peppermints • Items of personal significance (reminders of childhood hobbies, photographs, card games) 14
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CANYON CREEK REAL ESTATE 6/1/22 - 7/31/22
SOLD PROPERTIES
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LIST PRICE
SOLD DATE
425 Shady Brook Pl
1,643
$425,000
6/1
306 W Lookout Dr.
2,126
$429,500
6/24 6/30
8 Doral Pl
1,757
$429,900
433 Sandy Trl
1,494
$435,000
7/11
233 Woodcrest Dr.
2,425
$450,000
6/24
527 Sage Valley Dr.
1,667
$500,000
7/6
322 Woodcrest Dr.
2,240
$519,900
6/6
518 Sage Valley Dr.
2,189
$525,000
6/30
304 High Brook Dr.
2,284
$535,000
7/15
12 Gettysburg Ln.
2,651
$599,000
6/29
2402 Lawnmeadow Dr.
2,630
$600,000
7/14
400 Crestover Cir
2,630
$624,400
7/13
2704 Canyon Valley Dr.
2,385
$624,900
6/3
400 Forest Grove Dr.
2,287
$625,000
6/16
429 Shady Brook Pl.
2,514
$650,000
6/2
235 Woodcrest Dr.
2,556
$659,000
6/2
2212 Eastwood Dr.
2,361
$699,900
7/5
2309 Clear Lake Cir.
2,471
$724,900
6/22
2405 Little Creek Dr.
3,292
$775,000
6/30
2215 Custer Pkwy
2,609
$789,000
6/21
2416 Mesa Dr.
2,657
$815,000
6/2
406 Ridge Crest Dr.
4,192
$1,425,000
6/15
2415 Custer Cove
5,311
$1,625,000
6/30
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Student Athlete of the Month I’m the only player since Jordan Spieth to do that; he won it three times in a row, so I have a chance to tie his record next year. It will be my last junior tournament before college, so that would be pretty cool. Another big moment in high school happened on a recruiting visit. I got to eat dinner with Ricky Fowler and hang out with some other players on the PGA tour. Being picked by Titleist for a sponsorship was exciting, too.
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Preston Stout Tell us about yourself. My name is Preston Stout, and I will be a senior at JJ Pearce High School this fall. I went to Canyon Creek Elementary and then North Junior High. My favorite subject is history because I like learning about our country. Brag on yourself! Tell us about your academic honors and awards. I am an A student and have made Academic All District three years in a row. I am also a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. We’re excited to hear about how golf became such a passion for you. Can you please share with us how you got your start and any future plans you may have? I grew up playing baseball, football, soccer and basketball. I played select baseball, which was really my main sport when I was younger. The summer after fifth grade, my parents enrolled me in a golf and tennis camp at Canyon Creek Country Club. I literally fell in love with golf. I enjoyed the challenge of trying to hit the ball exactly where I wanted to every time. I begged my parents to get me golf clubs and within a few months, I played in my first tournament.
grade year since it was a fall sport. But high school football started to take up too much time in the summer and conflicted with golf. I eventually had to commit to one, so I just stuck with golf. Once I decided to just focus on golf, my game went to the next level. My national ranking jumped up inside of the top ten and I was offered a golf scholarship by OSU. I committed to them the summer before my junior year. What have been some of the highlights of your high school golf career? Going to Palm Springs, California, with my Pearce golf team for a tournament was a lot of fun. The weather was amazing and the courses out there were incredible. It was awesome to spend time with our team and Coach Buchanan. I placed 2nd in the Texas State UIL 6A High School Tournament two years in a row, but probably my proudest accomplishment has been winning the Byron Nelson Jr Tournament back-to-back in 2021 and 2022.
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How long have you lived in Canyon Creek and what do you love most about living here? I have lived in Canyon Creek since I was in kindergarten. I love the people here. Everyone is so nice and I have made some great friends. I probably should not say this, but we used to love swimming in Prairie Creek and jumping off the bridge by Prairie Creek West and Fall Creek. How do you spend your time when you’re not on the golf course? I have a passion for hunting, fishing and pretty much anything outdoors. I love going to our ranch in Oklahoma and just getting away from the craziness of life. It takes my mind off all the stresses of the real world. I also enjoy going to the lake to surf and wakeboard with friends and family. Anything else you would love for your neighbors to know about you? I would like to thank all the guys up at Canyon Creek and everyone else for being so supportive. It’s nice to know everyone is pulling for me and wishing the best for me on my journey.
NOMINATIONS NEEDED! Do you know someone who lives in the neighborhood that we should feature in an upcoming issue of Canyon Creek Life? Let us know! We are looking for: • Outstanding Athletes • Newcomers to the Neighborhood • Pets looking for 15 minutes of neighborhood fame • Unique or Interesting Clubs • (Mom’s groups, stam collecting club, etc.)
• Richardson Business Owners • Golden Couples or Individuals (retired, semi-retired, or long-time pillars of the community) • Anyone who has something unique to share with your neighbors!
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Echoes From The Canyon ECHOES FROM THE CANYON School’s Out for Sum…Not mUch Longer! 2022 The pitter patter of little feet transitioning to the clomp clomp of large feet that evolves into the silence of feet away at College or straight into the world of the independent and employed is a jarring parental transition and not one for the faint of heart. For those of you currently experiencing this sea change, keep the light of faith alive in your memory hearth. They will return and more moments will be made. It is a pleasure to offer a Canyon Creek High Five to our two new Superintendents, Tabitha Branum for the Richardson Independent School District and Theresa Williams for the Plano Independent School District. Whether you have children currently enrolled in the Districts or not, these leaders still appreciate the support of our Community. If you choose to become involved, please volunteer with an open heart and endeavor to offer solutions attached to any problems that you may perceive. The RISD calendar begins the 2022-2023 school year on August 17 and PISD is on Aug 11. If your kiddos are misbehaving and need a comeuppance, unlock the sands of time and tell them we didn’t begin classes until after Labor Day (but it was still 108 degrees and an uphill walk both ways). In our Canyon Creek Homeowner’s Association Annual Meeting and in an earlier edition of Echoes From the Canyon, your intrepid reporter has relayed the City’s plans to construct a five million gallon water tank and pump station within the boundaries of Point North Park. This property was purchased in the mid- 1970’s for this eventual purpose but over the intervening decades, it has been marketed to our citizenry as a Park which not only bears a certain legal status but construes an understandable source of misunderstanding to our citizens who have made real estate decisions based upon proximity to a Park. Our City Council has voted to engage an engineering firm to sort through the various possible alternative iterations of the project. I see this as semi-analogous to the first draft of the design features of the Prairie Creek Drive re-do. Because it was so professionally presented, it bore the hallmarks of a done deal when in fact, your respectful 20
engagement with the City drove the design to evolve into something more collectively palatable. Part of the discussion revolves around separate 52 and a 99 year leases the City has with the University of Texas at Dallas on land proximate to Point North and a reticence or inability to construct City infrastructure on leased land. This is an evolving situation and should be seen and engaged as such. Your HOA sees continued discussion with the City as fundamental to a more favorable outcome. Those who are a part of the process tend to become a part of the solution. The Hyatt House at Collins and Fall Creek (adjacent to 75) is underperforming and has been actively marketed for at least two years. We are supposing that much of this has to do with reduced business travel and more reliance on virtual computer-based meetings. In mine and in the view of several with whom I have communicated on this topic, Senior Housing (over 50) is a perfect fit for a possible future re-zoning of the Property. There have been a few other proposed redesign alternatives but we strongly believe Senior Housing is a use that would serve current neighbors who are affordably down-sizing as well as a use that would not place pressure on our neighboring schools. Our Network of Community Ministries CEO Cindy Shafer is the embodiment of Veni, Vidi, Vici. She took the reins of an organization integral to many of our lives and recast it in a more effective manner. During a time of tornados, plague and social discord, she led the organization into a new beginning with a funded and reconfigured building better equipped to serve the public than the leaky-roofed lease space that was previously utilized. Cindy, please enjoy your wellearned retirement and enjoy to the fullest all your extra time spent with Family. Thank you to all for the opportunity to serve and for the innumerable contributions you make to imbue Canyon Creek with our much-heralded sense of place. Warren Caldwell Canyon Creek HOA - President 972-814-0400
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2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 D IRECTOR Y DIRECTORY 2022-2023
You don't have to be a current member to be in the Directory, but only current members receive copies of the Directories delivered to their door in the November/December time frame. Our voluntary annual dues are only $15. Adding an annual flag subscription is only $35 more. Copies of the 2020/2021 Directory can be viewed at our headquarters in the Canyon Creek Postal Company at 508 Lookout Drive. Corrections and inclusions can be listed at that time OR by email to cchaemail@aol.com. The Directory lists all identifiable residents by name, address and preferred telephone number. Email addresses are not listed for security purposes. Non-inclusion requests are also honored. Our residents data base has room for one preferred phone number, but has room for two email addresses. The printing of the Residents Directory is paid for by advertisers. If you want to be an advertiser in the Directory, contact Mike Obert at 214-403-3755, TIMING IS IMPORTANT!! REPORT ANY CORRECTIONS OR INCLUSIONS BEFORE AUGUST 15!!!!
The current 2022-2023 Residents Directory is being updated this year with a cut-off date of MONDAY, AUGUST 15. Additions and/or corrections after that date will not be shown in the revised directory.
Jay Dalehite CCHOA Membership Director
Our successful Flag Lease Program is available only to current dues-paying members. Subscribers get a 3’ x 5’ American Flag on a 10’ flag pole placed at their curb on four Patriotic Holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, 9/11 Observance Day and Veterans Day). The Flag Lease Subscription is $35 a year, and it can be paid with your dues payment (total $50.00). After each holiday, the Flag Lease Subscription charge is reduced, so check with our Membership and Flag Lease Headquarters in the Canyon Creek Postal Company at 508 West Lookout Drive for the exact amount after Memorial Day. The annual $15 Membership Dues is not reduced since it is based on a calendar year basis but must be paid to subscribe to a Flag Lease.
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YARD OF THE QUARTER
307 Canyon Ridge Dr. - Brandi & Rick Ellis
317 Ridgehaven Pl. - Connie & Jeff Uhri
2023 Fairmeadow Dr. - Rian Purvis & Santana Catalan (Catalan Lawncare & Landscaping)
2903 Canyon Creek Dr. - Carol & Cade Felker
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Kumon Math & Reading Center
Richardson-North What is your name and the name of your business? We are the husband-and-wife team of Kevin Ho and Pauline Do. Our business is Kumon - Math & Reading of Richardson-North. We opened during the summer of 2015 and recently celebrated our seventh anniversary, Educate us about Kumon Richardson-North. Our educational center is an after-school program that focuses on math and reading. We’re located in II Creeks Plaza, the heart of Canyon Creek’s neighborhood. What inspired you to get involved in tutoring as a business venture? After our daughters started attending school, I (Pauline) began helping them with their homework. I quickly realized that students do not receive enough practice to master concepts in math or reading in school. I learned of the Kumon Method from researching various programs that would provide the additional support needed to fill the gap left by traditional education systems. I was specifically drawn to the Kumon Method because it provides tools that not only reinforce each student’s learning, but it also empowers them to develop skills and comprehension beyond their grade level. This concept of empowering students aligned well with my former career and experience. As I went through the curriculum with my daughters, I discovered a new passion: to help others like them achieve their educational goals and milestones. 24
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Since becoming a certified Kumon instructor, I have been able to help many students reach grade level and beyond. It has been rewarding to watch children grow as independent learners and gain self-confidence thanks to our program. What factors led you to choose Canyon Creek as the location for your business? We live in McKinney. When we started looking for a business site, Richardson and Fairfield were two options relatively close to home. Fairfield was still developing and we felt it would take time for the city to grow large enough to support a Kumon learning center. I grew up in Plano and Kevin grew up in Garland, so Richardson was a neighboring city for both of us. Once we chose Richardson, we stumbled upon II Creeks Plaza and completely fell in love with both the shopping center and the quaint neighborhood surrounding it. An interesting side note…Kevin’s high school prom was held in the Ellis Castle (now called Slate) ballroom. He still recalls www.CanyonCreekLife.com
the casino-themed prom and hanging out with his friends in the plaza after the prom. Tell us about your family. Prior to my journey with Kumon, I was a licensed Senior Financial Advisor for more than ten years. I received a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems at the University of Texas at Dallas in 2002 and applied my knowledge of logistics, operations and management to help individuals achieve financial security. I enjoyed educating my clients regarding strategies, opportunities and investments that empowered them to achieve retirement goals and milestones. In my spare time, I enjoy volunteering at my daughters' school, spending time with my family and learning to cook new dishes. Kevin has been in the IT industry for more than twenty-five years but, since the pandemic, has strictly focused on both of our businesses. He and I have two lovely daughters, Victory and Trinity, ages thirteen and ten respectively. Victory will be going into eighth grade and Trinity will be heading into fifth grade during the upcoming school year.
as well as tutoring and asked us to open a boba place where Feng Cha is now located. We decided against it since we would possibly be competing with Sweet Firefly, our favorite neighbor and business supporter. We are now glad to see both Sweet Firefly and Feng Cha coexisting and thriving in the same shopping plaza. Happily, we did end up opening a boba business which we named Teapioca Lounge. It’s located in Lewisville and we will celebrate our fourth anniversary this coming September. photo credit by Pauline Do
Share with us a funny or awesome story of having a business in Canyon Creek. Before opening Kumon, we wanted to go into the boba tea business but decided to open an educational center first to fulfill my passion for teaching. We had been in business for three years when we were approached by our then-II Creeks landlord. He knew we had an interest in boba tea
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Anything else you’d love for your neighbors to know about your business or you? We are here to help students get caught up if they fall behind in school or learn beyond their grade level. Kumon has helped make school easier for students, allowing them more time to enjoy other extracurricular activities such as sports, music and dancing in their later years. We look forward to connecting with your family and planning your child’s path to success!
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Back to School Safety Check!
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• Use bike lanes whenever they are available, says the NHTSA. If riding on the sidewalk, use caution near pedestrians, says the NSC. • Use hand signals to alert other riders and drivers when you are going to stop or turn, says the NSC. • Walk the bike across streets, recommends the NSC.
GETTING TO AND HOME FROM SCHOOL From walking through the neighborhood to getting on the bus, these tips are meant to help kids get to school safely. Walking • Use sidewalks and crosswalks. When there isn't a sidewalk, walk on the edge of the street and face traffic, says the NHTSA. • Before crossing a street, stop and look left, right and then left again to be sure no cars are coming, says the NSC. • Do not walk while talking on the phone, texting or wearing headphones, says the NSC. You don't want to be distracted near traffic and you should be able to hear approaching vehicles. Biking • Always wear a helmet, says the NHTSA. Make sure it fits properly and that the chin strap is fastened. • Ride single file on the right side of the road (going the same direction as traffic), says the NSC. The NHTSA says bike riders need to obey all traffic signs and signals.
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Taking the bus • At the bus stop: o Stay at least 6 feet away from the curb. o Do not run around while waiting. • Getting on and off the bus: o Wait for the bus to stop completely and for the door to open. o Only get on or off the bus once the driver says it is OK. o Once seated, always face forward. o Use seat belts when they are available, says the NSC. • Near the bus: o Do not cross behind a school bus. o If you need to cross in front of the bus, make sure you are at least 10 feet in front of the bus before crossing. o Tell the driver if you drop something near the bus. Do not lean down to pick it up, as the bus driver may not be able to see you. Tips for motorists Drivers should use extra caution in school zones, especially at drop-off and pick-up times. The NSC recommends that drivers: • Yield to pedestrians and bike riders in crosswalks, and never block crosswalks. • Do not pass a vehicle waiting for pedestrians to cross. • Do not pass a school bus that is picking up or dropping off children • Leave enough space between your vehicle and the bus for children to safely enter and exit. • Always stop for a school staff or crossing guard directing traffic and holding up a stop sign.
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RICHARDSON READS ONE BOOK 2022 Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue In 2004, the city of Richardson founded the Richardson Reads One Book program. Its mission is to encourage reading and to develop a variety of engaging and educational activities for the benefit of participating residents. With input from a group of “Power Readers,” the RROB Board of Directors carefully selects one book each year based on its general interest as well as its timely, thought-provoking issues. Richardson Reads One Book is the city’s annual attempt to engage a cross-section of the Richardson and RISD community in reading, discussions and group activities based on a shared literary experience.
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For the most up-to-date info or to learn more about RROB, go to http://cor.net/onebook or http://facebook.com/RROBTX for the mostup-to-date information. You can also visit the Richardson Public Library or call 972-744-4350 for more details.
The 2022 RROB selection is entitled Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue. Amazon describes it as “a compulsively readable debut novel about marriage, immigration, class, race, and the trap doors in the American Dream—the unforgettable story of a young Cameroonian couple making a life in New York just as the Great Recession upends the [American] economy.”
“Behold the Dreamers challenges us all to consider what it takes to make us genuinely content, and how long is too long to live with our dreams deferred.”—O: The Oprah Magazine
On September 13 at 11:30 am, RROB will host a special luncheon and intimate conversation with Ms. Mbue, during which she will be interviewed by immigration attorney Sonali Patnaik at the beautiful UTD Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center. The $25 ticket price includes lunch and parking. Tickets can be purchased at www.cor.net/onebook
“BRIGHT and CAPTIVATING…illuminates the immigrant experience in America with the tender-hearted wisdom so lacking in our political discourse.”—The Washington Post
That evening, the author will speak to the public at Richardson High School at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6:45 pm. The location may change based on health and safety conditions in the community. Tickets for the event will be available at Richardson Public Library beginning August 29, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.
“As a dissection of the American Dream, Imbolo Mbue’s first novel is savage and compassionate in all the right places…Awe-inspiring.”—The New York Times
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