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Letter from the EDITOR
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Welcome to the 6oth issue of Canyon Creek Life Magazine! For years, Mike and Kyla Obert, our publishers, have been bringing our neighborhood closer together thanks to the stories in this publication. I am grateful for the chance to contribute to their vision. As always, we want to share your stories and welcome nominations from you!
Speaking of stories…in my last editor’s letter, I pondered whether we might have any future Olympians living in Canyon Creek. And although this sport is not an Olympic one, you’re about to meet a world-class CrossFit champion named Addy Gadoci in these pages. At just 14 years old, Addy earned the title “Fittest on Earth” and is ranked #1 in the nation and 4th in the world in her age group! She just turned 14 and has been successfully competing against other athletes who are as old as 16. What a star.
As for neighborhood stars, Jon and Alicia Abel and their family add sparkle and shine to Canyon Creek and you’ll get a glimpse of Jon’s special brand of humor when you read about their lovely family. Reading their responses to our questions was so fun that we put them in word for word. You’ll see why once you read Jon’s responses!
On another note, if you want to get t before the holidays, Cris Stone of Cornerstone Pilates, our Business of the Month, can help! And if your focus is on helping others this holiday season, the RISD Clothes Closet is always in need. Learn more about both organizations in this issue of CCL.
Be sure to check out the Canyon Creek Chronicles, CCHOA’s three pages of content toward the back of the magazine. Coverage of our recent UTD/CCHOA luncheon, directory announcement, wreath hanging invite and a reminder that our annual Holiday Lights contest is just around the corner are all included in this issue.
Happy anniversary, Canyon Creek Life! Looking forward to the next leg of the journey!
Patti Otte
Wilson Allen, Lisa Parelli-Monaghan, Angela Green, Ryan Amerson, Jeremy Thomason, Gabe Meadows and Patti Otte
Special Thanks
Jon and Alicia Abel, Addy Gadoci, Cris Stone and Allyson Vaughn
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The ABEL Family Creating a Fun Legacy in Canyon Creek
by Patti Otte
NotefromAliciaAbel:“Jon’srecollection of our lives is a bit more creative than mine, whichisinparenthesis.”
What are your names? Where and how did you meet you each other and how long have you been married?
Alicia (no, you’re pronouncing it wrong) and Jon (not short for anything). Daniel and Mary live at home; Greg and Jacob have already abandoned us.
Alicia and Jon met at UT Austin. Jon was selling bracelets made from found materials and hair on the Drag and Alicia played banjo and mouth harp for the Werner Klemperer Company, a traveling
mis-interpretive dance troop based out of Buda. Jon was carrying a chocolate bar and Alicia an open jar of peanut butter when they bumped into each other at the corner of 21st and Guadalupe. His chocolate got in her peanut butter, or maybe her peanut butter got on his chocolate, but whatever the case, they were great together.
(Alicia: We were both civil engineering students at UT, but my best friend had to intervene so that we could meet. We got married right after college and it’s been a veryfun31years.)
Jon and Alicia met the Greg and Jake much later, under less family-friendly
circumstances. ose four met Daniel and Mary later still under much more sanitary conditions.
(Alicia: Greg is our rst-born and was followed by Jacob a little over three years later. We then took the adoption route to grow our family and were overjoyed by the arrivalofDanielafteran8-yeargap.Ayear after that we discovered that there is such a thing as a surprise adoption when Mary joinedus.)
How long have you lived in Canyon Creek and in your current residence? Wait, this is Canyon Creek? Our realtor told us this was Highland Park. Whatever
the case, we’ve been here 15 years, but it feels like only 14 and a half.
(Alicia: We’ve lived in Richardson for 27 years and moved to CC 15 years ago when wegrewoutofourprevioushome.)
Please tell us more about your family.
We have three children of whom we’re very proud, and another one. Greg is a PhD student in communications at the inaptly named Texas Tech. Jacob is in law school at the University of Florida, where he’s currently negotiating a price for his eternal soul. Daniel is a junior and Mary a sophomore at JJ Pearce. ey both hate it and wish they were going to school somewhere classier, like Krum or Lazbuddie.
(Alicia: Typical Jon having a laugh at the expense of Tech, Krum, and Lazbuddie. Daniel and Mary are proud JJP students, where both participate in tennis and
orchestra, and Mary also plays basketball. GoMustangs!)
We have no pets. We believe keeping another living being captive against its will is repugnant. But you do you.
(Alicia: e reality is that all our kids hateusfornotlettingthemhavepets.Sorry, kids!Ijustcouldn’thandletheideaofbeing responsibleforonemorelivingbeing.)
Tell us a favorite story or two about your family (funny, sentimental, etc.). ere was this thing, we just laugh about it now. Good times.
(Alicia:nothingtoadd.)
Please share with us a favorite family tradition, if you have one.
Our holiday tradition is the annual ‘Running of the Bobcats’ wherein Jon goes into the bushes along Prairie Creek while
the family wait patiently in the adjacent green space for him to scare a bobcat out. Last one unbitten/unscratched wins.
(Alicia: A favorite family tradition is Jon’s Christmas letter. If this magazine allowsJon’soriginalinterviewanswerstobe published, then you’ll have an idea of how thatgoes.)
What are your careers, if applicable, and where do you work?
Alicia is Intelligence Minister for the Shadow Government of the Corporate States of America. Jon dabbles.
(Alicia: I’m mostly a stay-at-home mom that over-volunteers -- PTA, orchestra booster. Jon has some job in nance with a jobtitlethatdoesn’tprovideanyclueabout what he actually does. It pays the bills, so I don’tliketoasktoomanyquestions.)
Tell us about any organizations with which you are involved.
Neither of us are that into organization. We’re complete slobs, if we’re honest.
(Alicia: Ok, we are a bit messy, but I wouldn’tsaywe’reslobs.)
What are your hobbies and how do you like to spend your time?
Other than taunting the local fauna (see bobcat reference above), we generally work hard at ignoring each other most of the day until merciful sleep releases us from seemingly never-ending worry; but even then, our dreams are lled with the terror of knowing exactly when and how the world will end.
(Alicia: Jon likes airplanes but gave up using his pilot’s license because it’s an expensive hobby. If we win the lottery, he’s totally starting up again. We like to travel whenwecan,butonlytwo-thirdsofuslike skiing. We love it when all six of us can be together.)
If you’d like your neighbors to know anything else about you, please share! Stop by any time but bring your own snacks and seating.
(Alicia: Nonsense, we have lots of food andplacestosit.)
RETIREMENT
Many people fall short of their retirement goals, even those who diligently save and invest. Could this be your situation?
To determine our “magic number” for retirement, we need to understand how distributions work to help replace our paycheck once we stop working. e income will come from our investments, but rates of return can uctuate annually and often turn negative. To help ensure a stable income, we must:
1. Estimate how much we can withdraw each year on average without depleting our funds.
2. Consider investments that typically offer predictable income, such as rental properties, dividend stocks, or annuities.
Another issue is assuming life will go as planned. We might expect to retire and spend a set amount each year, but unex-
pected events can disrupt this. For example, while preparing my youngest for college, my mother fell and needed hospitalization. Suddenly, I became her primary caregiver, which took time away from work. e costs for her care were substantial, forcing me to dip into my savings and portfolio, as Medicare and her long-term care policy did not cover everything.
Planning for retirement involves more than just savings and investments; it requires preparing for unforeseen events and uctuations in income. My goal when working with clients is to help them feel more organized and have the peace of mind
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Student Athlete of the Month
Tell us your name, what school you currently attend, and what year you are in school.
My name is Addy Gadoci and I am a ninth grader at Trinity Christian Academy. I’ve been at TCA my whole life.
Tell us about yourself…what are your hobbies and interests? How do you like to spend your time when you are not in school or working out? We want to get to know you better.
My hobbies are school cheer and I like to hang out with my friends and cook.
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Can you share with our readers about your Crossfit sport, your rankings, what competitions are like, etc. What do you love about it?
CrossFit is a type of working out and the CrossFit games are a qualifying process to the top 30 athletes of your age group. I am 4th in the world and 1st in the US for 14-15-year-old girls and this was my rst year competing. e competitions were super fun and a learning experience for next year. I love the busyness and di erent aspects of CrossFit, like the di erent movements.
Brag on yourself: Tell us your honors and awards in and out of school.
I’ve been honored for kindness and have been given a history and science award. I have many medals from gymnastics
What’s your favorite subject in school?
History
Tell us about your family, including pets if you have any. How long have y’all lived in Canyon Creek?
I have one brother named Riley and two dogs named Ropher and Kizzy and we’ve lived in Canyon Creek for over 10 years.
What do you love most about living in Canyon Creek? Do you have a fun or awesome story of living in the neighborhood that you can share with us?
I love how close everything is, like ice cream and dinner places.
What is CrossFit?
According to CrossFit.com, CrossFit is “a tness program that produces measurable outcomes through lifestyle changes centered on training and nutrition. Workouts consist of constantly varied, high-intensity, functional movements, and are most fun and e ective among friends at a local CrossFit gym.”
States Addy’s father, Brandon Gadoci, “CrossFit started about 20 years ago and grew rapidly. It’s designed to nd the best allaround athlete. Most sports are specialized, but what happens if you take the fastest marathon runner in the world? Can he or she also squat 500 lbs? Nope. What about the strongest man or women? Can he or she do gymnastics movements like the rings or pull-ups? Nope. CrossFit uses a combination of weightlifting (squat, deadlift, presses, etc.), gymnastics, Olympic lifting, running, swimming, carrying heavy things, sprinting, walking on your hands, one-legged squats, and many, many more movements.”
For more information about the sport, go to http://cross t.com or nd your nearest CrossFit facility.
From Wasted Space to Storage Space: Smart Solutions for Unusual Spaces
By Lisa Parelli-Monaghan
If you are tired of looking at your over owing closets and bulging garage, you are not alone. Plenty of other homeowners su er from a lack of storage space, wondering where to put all the stu and how to simplify their lives.
You may think that your storage dilemma stems from a lack of space, and in some cases that may be true. If you live in an older home, that perceived lack of storage space may be an undeniable reality. In other cases, however, the supposed lack of storage space may simply be a failure to maximize the space available. Here are some smart ways to turn wasted space into useful storage space.
Turn the Space Under the Stairs into Useful Storage Space
If you have a staircase in your home or apartment, you also have built-in storage space that is probably going to waste. e space under the stairs can be easily transformed into useful storage space, complete with drawers, bins and anything else you like.
Turning the wasted space under the stairs into useful storage space is one of the easiest transformations you can make. Just clear out the cobwebs, clean out the area and build in some shelving. If you prefer, you can purchase prefabricated shelving units and t them under the stairs instead.
Maximize Wardrobe Space with Collapsible Storage Bags
Storing o -season clothing is a great way to maximize your closet space, but how you store those sweaters, shorts and swimsuits matters. Collapsible storage bags are perfect for this purpose, so invest in a variety of sizes
to make the most of your storage space and preserve your closet for seasonal attire.
ese collapsible storage bags can be lled with all kinds of clothing and accessories and when they are full, they can be folded at and stacked in the smallest of spaces. By sucking the air out of the bags with a vacuum cleaner hose, you can collapse the bags to their smallest possible dimensions and you can store them just about anywhere, including under the bed.
Organize Your Linen Closet with Space Saving Bins
An over owing linen closet is not unusual and many linen closets do not have enough room for the sheets, towels and toiletries they need to house. If your own linen closet is bulging at the seams, a little organization will go a long way.
Bins and storage drawers are perfect for organizing your over owing linen closet. You can store your shampoos, soaps, and toiletries in these bins, freeing up space for sheets, towels and other essentials.
Wasted Space in the Kitchen Transformed
Consider kitchen features that take advantage of space that would otherwise be wasted. For example, a corner cabinet, which is potentially dead space, can easily become usable storage. Consider a twotiered carousel shelving unit that allows easy access to mixing bowls and containers.
Designate a cabinet for storing racks, cookie sheets, pizza pans and cutting boards. Instead of stacking them, use vertical dividers to keep these at items neatly arranged and
easily accessible. Here, baking pans and trays are stored directly above a wall oven for maximum convenience.
It is not always easy to solve your storage dilemma, but there are simple ways to tackle the clutter and make the most of the space you do have. e organizational hacks listed above can help you take back your wasted space, so you can clear out the clutter and get more enjoyment out of your home.
Business of the Month
CORNERSTONE PILATES
What is your name and the name of your business? How long have you been in business?
My name is Cris Stone and I have owned Cornerstone Pilates since 2018.
Tell us more about Cornerstone Pilates.
We are an independently-owned Pilates studio and wellness center. Our primary focus is helping people to move and feel better in their bodies. We have a team of experienced Pilates instructors and physical therapists who work with clients one-on-one and in very small groups (maximum 5). We also teach Gyrotonic and o er Fascial Stretch
erapy and Rossiter Stretching sessions to help release pain and tension.
Our studio is quiet and private with lovely views of the trees along the creek. We customize sessions to each person to help with goals ranging from walking with ease to a better golf game to just feeling strong and con dent in our bodies as we age (gracefully!). We can also work with most injuries and pain issues. We love to work with athletes, runners, tennis players, golfers, dancers and weekend warriors to build core strength and improve performance. We also take pride in working with our neighbors of all
shapes, sizes and tness levels to move better and feel better. ere is no judgement here. We meet you where you are and champion your progress every day.
What is unique about your business?
A large part of our business is one-on-one sessions. We have extremely skilled teachers, including physical therapists who work with people individually to address their speci c needs and goals. We work with issues ranging from scoliosis, osteoporosis, and spine/ back injuries to knee and hip replacements to shoulder injuries. We work with chronic pain, hypermobility, with athletes training
for elite sports, and with grandparents wanting to be able to get down and play with their grandkids on the oor.
Our group classes are maxed out at 5 people so that we can focus on quality. We are a teacher training center and we pride ourselves on having teachers who are able to get to know each client and his or her unique needs. We are a community -- with many members from Canyon Creek -- who support each other and cheer each other on.
What are your plans for the future of your business?
We are currently expanding our space a bit to be able to accommodate more variety in our small group classes. We are also partnering with some physical therapists to be able to seamlessly transition people from therapy to exercise. We are constantly working on building and training our team of instructors so that we can o er the highest quality Pilates trainers in the area. Our plans for the next few years are to grow our community and serve as many of our neighbors as we can -- helping people to enjoy life and age gracefully.
Tell us about your family. How long have y’all lived in the neighborhood?
My husband Grant, 11-year-old daughter Kira, and I have lived in the neighborhood for a year now. We moved to the area in 2018 and, with my studio here, I fell in love with Canyon Creek as I drove
through it every day. We needed a bigger yard for our two dogs and luckily found just the right place in Canyon Creek.
What do you love about living in Canyon Creek?
We love the quiet, the feel of the neighborhood with all the trees, the trail behind the creek, and the ability to ride our bikes around. It feels like a special little enclave here in the city.
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THE RISD CLOTHES CLOSET
A gift that keeps on giving…
Several mornings each week, dedicated volunteers from the RISD community come together at the little brown house across from Richardson HS that serves as the home of the RISD Council of PTAs Clothes Closet, an organization that works closely with campus counselors, nurses and sta to identify students in need of clothing assistance.
Since its inception in 1986, the closet has helped address the issue of clothing insecurity among students, enabling them to
focus on their studies and participate fully in school activities. All students should feel good about coming to school and not have to stress about basic needs. Last year the Clothes Closet broke its previous record and served more than 600 students in RISD.
Most RISD PTAs have a Clothes Closet representative that coordinates volunteers to sort, stock and clean donations on Monday mornings to prepare for Tuesday volunteers who “shop” and deliver the bags with a week's worth of clothing. In addition to pro-
viding basic wardrobe necessities, the Closet also provides essentials for students in work programs and other career development activities. Several times a year, the Dress Boutique, a partner of the Clothes Closet, hosts events for RISD students to select items from donated formal dresses, suits, and banquet or graduation clothing.
e Clothes Closet, a 100% volunteer and donation-run organization, depends on the support of the RISD community to continue its work. ey work with local clubs, Scout
groups and other organizations that provide support through clothes drives, projects that bene t the closet, and donated “ ll the gap” funds.
To learn more about the RISD Clothes Closet, scan the QR code located on page 16 or visit http://facebook.com/RISDCouncilofPTAsClothesCloset.
The Canyon Creek Chronicles Echoes From The Canyon
by Jeremy Thomason
Since 1961 our community has bene ted greatly from what I like to call e University of Texas at Dallas in RICHARDSON. What started out as a public research university has become a juggernaut of higher learning with an enrollment that exceeds 30,000 students today. e high caliber students, rich diversity, award-winning faculty, and ever-expanding infrastructure are a real asset to our community and region. Our proximity makes us neighbors, which is not really a choice. We do have a choice of being good neighbors, so to speak, and this is exactly what we are looking to expand.
In my many years serving on the HOA, we have had what I would consider to be a good relationship with UTD. We have participated in community appreciation days and helped with canned food drives at Halloween. We have had speakers at our HOA meetings and we had a tour of the campus for our board several years back. All good stu . Nothing to complain about really, but I think there is something missing. What is missing? I call it sustaining momentum with ‘Town and Gown,’ a met-
aphor for the relationship between the people who live in a university town and the members of the university.
Recently, one of our board members, Gabe Meadows, decided to champion the idea of raising the bar on our relationship with UTD. We invited Dr. Juan Gonzalez, Dean of Graduate Education and Vice Provost of Global Engagement, to attend one of our board meetings. In this meeting we talked about his vision for increasing engagement with the surrounding neighborhoods, starting with a catalyst event that occurred on September 13.
You may have seen the HOA invitation announcement about this event, but let me recap it for you. About 50 students and faculty from UTD hosted about 50 Canyon Creekers for a lunch at which we not only broke bread, but we actually learned the names and developed relationships with each other. No smart phones needed. We heard brie y from Dean Gonzalez, Gabe, and Dr. Calvin Jamison about their vision of Town and Gown. It was a great event that was generously paid for by
UTD. I sat next to a student, Luis, who is a freshman looking to major in nance, which is what I also majored in, albeit last century. Luis now has my old school business card and I will do whatever I can to help him in his studies and career.
Many of us do not realize the opportunity that literally sits about a 5 iron away from our ‘hood. Division II athletics, a new art museum, fascinating lectures, performing arts productions, and relationships with the future leaders of the world are right next door. So how are we going to sustain the momentum this time? If you attend our HOA annual meeting on November 19, you will hear more. We are creating a Board level position with the sole focus of engagement at UTD, which will be an agenda item at every HOA board meeting. Additionally, we are planning to invest in better communication tools that we will be integrating with UTD’s robust digital presence so that we always have a current view of the many activities that are constantly going on at UTD. I hope you share my excitement for a great Town and Gown relationship. After all, UTD football is still undefeated!
UTD/CCHOA Luncheon
e University of Texas at Dallas International Center recently invited Canyon Creek residents to attend a Global Community Luncheon at the Davidson-Gundry Alumni Center on the UTD campus. e theme of the event was “Sharing Tables, Sharing Cultures.” e event was a great success and your HOA wants to thank all who attended.
If you are a 2024 dues-paying member of the Canyon Creek HOA, your resident directory is ready for pick up at Canyon Creek Postal. e address is 508 W. Lookout.
Canyon Creek Postal hours of operation are:
Monday – Friday .......................... 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday Closed
Federal Holidays .......................... Closed
As a reminder, we will not be delivering directories to homes this year. If you are disabled or in the hospital, though, call 214-346-1087 to request an individual delivery.
Want to help refresh and install holiday wreaths around the neighborhood? Contact Gabe Meadows, CCHOA Beautification Director, at 214-762-4439 or
“Best Holiday Lights” Contest Neighborhood Wreath Placements CCHOA Directories Ready for Pick Up at Canyon Creek Postal
gabemeadows1@gmail.com before Saturday, October 26, which is the official workday for wreath prep. Would love for you to help!
Almost as soon as we get everything decorated and your neighbors are adoring your beautiful decorations, our four Canyon Creek/Prairie Creek Beauti cation Quadrant Coordinators will be on the prowl! ey will be canvasing every block, street and culde-sac to nd the “Best Holiday Lights.” e search period will go from Sunday, December 1 thru Sunday, Dec. 15. is time frame will give us time to select the winners, award them, photograph them and get their photos in the February issue of Canyon Creek Life Winners receive:
2. A congratulatory letter from the Beauti cation director and the President of the CCHOA Board
3. Professional photos of their awardwinning lights to be featured in Canyon Creek Life as well as
4. A separate professionally mounted photo of the lights, home and family created by Meredith Embry
5. A check for $250 from the CCHOA and 6. $50 in gift certi cates from Bruce Miller Nursery
May I be the rst to wish you Happy Holidays!
1. A congratulatory letter from the Mayor of Richardson
Gabe Meadows, CCHOA Beauti cation Director
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Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
By Allstate
Here's a checklist of important fall home maintenance tasks to consider doing every year.
Adjust
your thermostat
When temperatures fall, adjust your programmable thermostat (or consider installing one if you don't already have one) to help save energy and money. Setting your thermostat to a cooler temperature when you're out of the house or sleeping, and to a warmer temperature when you're home and awake, may help you save money on your heating bills, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).
Have your furnace inspected
Having your furnace inspected and cleaned once a year, as recommended by Energy Star, may help ensure that your heating equipment runs safely and e ciently. Routine maintenance may also help prevent a breakdown during the winter
so schedule a professional inspection and tune-up, if needed.
Drain your water heater
Many people don't think about their water heaters until there's a problem. It's a good idea to drain your water heater once a year, according to Bob Vila. Doing so can help remove sediment that can cause clogs and prevents the water heater from running e ciently. Check your manufacturer's directions on how to drain your water heater or contact a professional for help.
Turn o exterior faucets
In colder climates, water left in exterior pipes can freeze and may cause pipes to burst. Before the weather turns cold, drain and disconnect garden hoses. en, if your faucet has a shuto valve, e Family Handyman says you should turn it o (these valves are usually inside the house). Next, open and close the outside tap to release
any water that is still inside the pipe. Family Handyman also recommends covering exterior faucets with an insulated cover to help prevent freezing during the winter.
Inspect and clean your fireplace chimney
Before you start dreaming of a warm re, have a professional chimney sweep clean and inspect your replace and chimney, recommends the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
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Sale Patterns:
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7/16/24 - 9/15/24
Canyon Creek Market Update
• Comparing the number of homes sold in the past month to the previous quarter shows a slight increase in sales volume, suggesting a seasonal uptick in buyer activity as we approach the end of the year.
Price Trends:
• Analyzing the sale price trends over the past year reveals a steady increase in average home prices, with a year-over-year appreciation of approximately 5-7%. This trend is particularly strong in the $600,000 to $800,000 range, which is appealing to both first-time buyers and move-up buyers.
Days on Market:
• Homes that closed recently averaged about 30-45 days on the market, indicating a relatively brisk pace of sales. However, some listings lingered for over 90 days, particularly those priced above $1 million, suggesting a price sensitivity in the luxury segment.
Recommendations for Buyers and Sellers:
For Buyers:
• Focus on homes priced between $600,000 and $800,000, as these are moving quickly and represent good value.
• Be prepared to act quickly on new listings, especially in desirable neighborhoods, as competition is evident.
For Sellers:
• Consider pricing strategies that reflect current market conditions. Homes that are priced competitively tend to sell faster.
• Highlight unique features of your home, such as pools or larger lots, as these attributes are increasingly sought after.
Conclusion:
The Canyon Creek area is experiencing a robust real estate market with positive trends in sales activity and pricing. Both buyers and sellers can benefit from understanding these dynamics to make informed decisions. As an experienced Realtor, I’m here to help both buyers and sellers successfully navigate this market. Whether you’re searching for your dream home or aiming to sell your property at the best price, it’s essential to work with someone who has extensive experience across various market conditions.
