VOLUME 7
ISSUE 38
CONTENTS
6 Living on Texas' Shifting Grounds
20 Canyon Creek Chronicle
14 Community News
24 Get Ready for Emergencies!
18 Matching Fund Beautification
28 In the Kitchen Front Cover photo provided by Jessica Wedge
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PETS OF THE MONTH
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ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
FAMILY OF THE MONTH
Letter from
the PUBLISHER
Publisher Kyla Obert Ad Sales Mike Obert Designer Open Look Business Solutions Contributors Lisa Parelli-Monoghan, Ryan Amerson, Wilson Allen, Angela Green, Elizabeth Milam Moreno, Dan Baker, and Jessica Wedge Photographer Jessica Wedge Special Thanks The Hahn Family, Ben & Leslie Cunningham, Nick Kendall, and the Fossey Family
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2021 Goals
very year the sales departments submits goals to the publisher of Canyon Creek Life. We painstakingly review these goals over a bottle of red wine and sushi to pave our path for the upcoming year. Below is the original list that was submitted. Some were thrown out while others we adopted and now hang on a notecard next to my computer. I present to you the 2021 Canyon Creek Life Goals! 1. Create a vaccine that you drink with your favorite glass of bourbon. 2. Attend a 4th of July parade at the Country Club again. 3. Not worry about any kind of election. 4. Over schedule our weekends with kids activities and dinners with friends. 5. Forget my mask at home and not worry about it. 6. Have a commute to work again (not just roll out of bed to my computer!) 7. Give hugs to friends without worrying about what they are going to think. 8. Host a Mike’s Mixology in the middle of II Creeks. 9. Be Kind to everyone everywhere. 10. C ontinue providing great content featuring our neighbors that ROCK!
We will track our goals and give you a progress report as we go through the year! See you 2020 and we welcome you 2021! Thanks for all the support and as always, please give us any feedback, nominations, high fives and ideas as you can!
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Pets of the Month
Tell us your names and your pet’s name. We are the Hahn family. Micah, Lucy, Luke, Titus, and Elle. Two of the goats, Dixie and Rico are twins. Twix has a little more white on her and was a singleton. What breed is your pet? Our goats are Nigerian Dwarf which is a smaller milking breed. How did you get your pet and how long have you had him or her? We got our goats in early June at a farm outside of Terrell. They were about one week old when we brought them home. Each of our 3 children saved up their money and purchased their own goat. Tell us about your pet: fun tricks, unique talents, quirky personality, etc. Each goat has it’s own personality. Rico is my favorite goat. He’s our only boy and a sweet snuggler. He wants to sit by you but watch
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Rico, Dixie, & Twix out! Rico loves to take a nibble of your hair. Dixie isn’t fond of hair, but does love shoelaces. She is our climber. She still surprises us with the places she can climb and even jumped out of our tree house. I remember the first time she climbed up a large oak tree. We were not quite sure how that was going to turn out, but she just got the leaves she was after and climbed right down. Twix is the quiet queen of our tiny herd. She is just beautiful and our best-behaved goat. How long have you lived in Canyon Creek? We moved to Canyon Creek in 2012 when our oldest was in kindergarten to be a part of the wonderful RISD schools. What do you love most about living in the Canyon Creek? The best part of the Canyon Creek neighborhood is the neighbors. We love our neighbors and can’t imagine doing life without them. Share with us a funny or awesome story of living in Canyon Creek? This fall, one neighborhood group came over to our house for an outdoor and distanced goat meet and greet. We had fall photo ops and the children brought food to donate to Network. I had animal crackers and juice boxes for the children but didn’t tell them that 4
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animal crackers are a favorite treat for the goats. It was funny to watch the goats sneak off with an animal cracker or two! Another funny story... We were hosting some 9th graders for a small homecoming get together since the dance was canceled this year. Anyone who knows 9th graders knows that they can be just a tiny bit awkward in mixed company! Goats were quite the ice breaker and had the kids mingling and laughing in no time. Anything else you would love for your neighbors to know about your pet? Hands down, our favorite part about the goats is that they are great at helping us meet people. So many people stop by to see the goats. During a time when distanced, outdoor interactions are the name of the game, having the goats have allowed us to continue meeting neighbors. Grab a handful of acorns from your yard and come around to our side yard. The fence is a shorter fence and you can have a nice visit with the goaties. We might come say hi if we are home. We would love to meet you but promise to keep our distance!
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Living on Texas' Shifting Grounds by Lisa Parelli-Monaghan
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ccording to a recent report, Texas holds half of the slots on Groundworks’ top 15 list of metro areas with foundation issues. Using data from Google Trends, the company found that DFW -- with its shifting, settling soil -- ranks as third worst in the country, based upon the number of online searches for foundation repair which also recently reported by WFAA. Here are some common signs of slab foundation (pier and beam can react differently to movement) problems in houses: Foundation Cracks/ Brick Exterior Cracks – Take a walk around the exterior of your home. If you notice gaps in your foundation or vertical cracks/gaps in your bricks it could indicate that you possibly have a foundation issue. Floor Cracks or Cracked Tiles can also be another indicator. In Texas our soils 6
expand and contract with the extreme heat which can be the root of the problem. It makes the soil your home foundation sits on unstable. In the summer or extreme heat it is important to use soaker hoses around the exterior of your home. Sticking Doors – Don’t open or close properly – If you notice that your doors stick, that usually indicates you may have a problem. Once again, you will notice this happening at different times of the year; usually when the higher temperatures hit. Settling or Sinking Foundation- if your house appears to be sinking or you notice one side of your house is lower, your foundation may need lifted with interior or exterior foundation piers. This happens when there is different moisture content on each side even though the load bearing weight of your house is equal on all sides. Gaps around Window Frames or Exterior Doors – You may notice gaps around exteriwww.CanyonCreekLife.com
or window frames or around exterior doors. You may notice that doors no longer latch or double doors no longer align properly. While all of the above indicators can mean you have a problem, don’t assume your foundation is damaged. There will be normal movement. Keep in mind that all of these single “symptoms” could be cosmetic in nature and nothing to be concerned about. If you see more than one of these indicators, it is definitely worthwhile to have a professional foundation repair company out to assess. They can also give you some prevention tips such as soaker hoses around the perimeter, check to make sure you don’t have a drainage issue and much more. Your home is likely the most expensive investment you’ll ever make. It pays to protect and maintain it. You will also be thankful to repair the problem early or it could become very costly.
Business of the Month What is your name and the name of your business? SPENGA North Dallas Richardson How long have you been in business? Open February 1st Tell us about your business. We are a boutique fitness studio that is an unrivaled fitness experience, combining the three pillars of fitness with cardio, strength, and flexibility in every group training session. SPENGA creates a multi-sensory experience with space dedicated to each element of the workout, invigorating aromatherapy, and workouts fueled by energizing DJ-inspired beats. We believe in a community centered on building strong minds and bodies through ride, rep, and revive. What inspired you to do what you do? We believe in the benefits of class based fitness and fell in love with SPENGA’s 20 minutes of Spin, 20 minutes of strength, and 20 minutes of Yoga format. We feel great every time we workout and know the benefits of being healthy are more important than ever right now in this current environment. Tells us a favorite story or two about your business. Seeing our members fall in love with the studio, trainers, and workout has been beyond awesome. We had our soft opening January 18th and immediately heard from our members how much they were enjoying the community. How long have you lived in Canyon Creek? We moved here in 2014. We bought a house near Aldridge and moved over to Prairie Creek in the summer of 2019 What brought you to Canyon Creek? I grew up in Richardson and remember playing golf at Canyon Creek while playing on the golf team for Richardson High School. I always wanted to live in this neighborhood. What do you love most about living in Canyon Creek? All of our family and friends that are within walking distance. Also taking golf cart rides to the restaurants at Two Creeks. 8
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Tell us about your family. Ben and Leslie Cunningham. We have 4 kids. Brooke is in the 2nd grade at Covenant, Benjamin is in kindergarten at Prairie Creek, JW is 3, and Dylan is 1. Share with us a funny or awesome story of living in Canyon Creek. I get a hard time that my parents and sister and brother in law (Ross and Becky Ellis) live within walking distance of us. I haven’t gone far from the family Anything else you’d love for your neighbors to know about your business or you? We want everyone to come try and free session to see if they like it. www.CanyonCreekLife.com
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Athlete of the Month
NICK Tell us your name, what school you currently attend, and what year you are in school. My name is Nick Kendall and I’m a Senior in John Paul II High School.
What other schools have you attended? St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School.
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Tell us what sports or activities you were involved in and why you enjoy it. I am involved in Basketball and have been on the John Paul II High School varsity team for 4 years. I have been playing basketball since I was 4 years old and year round basketball since third grade. I was also a member of Richardson Symphony League during my Sophomore year of high school. Brag on yourself: Tell us your honors and awards in school. I currently have a 3.8 GPA and am a member of National Honor Society. What’s your favorite subject in school ? My favorite subject is Math but more specifically Statistics and Economics. Tell us about your plans after graduation. My plans after graduation is to focus on getting a degree in Business Administration. I would also love to play basketball in college, if the right opportunity arises! Outside of schools and sports, what do you do for fun, hobbies, work, etc.? I like to go to the Gym and hang out with friends. How long have you lived in Canyon Creek? I have lived in Canyon Creek for 13 years 10
What do you love most about living in Canyon Creek? I love the close-knit community feel by all the neighbors. Our neighbors are more like family! Tells us a favorite story or two about a big moment or fun moment playing your sport. The first is winning the 2020 TAPPS 6A State Championship, which was the first in John Paul II High School history. We won 40 games and lost 1 earning ourselves a top 40 ranking in the Nation and the number 1 team in Texas. Next is playing against Nationally Ranked teams, but more specifically playing on National Television on Fox Sports against one of the best teams in the country. We ended up winning in Overtime and it was a cool; atmosphere because we played in Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Earlier this year www.CanyonCreekLife.com
we played in the American Airlines Center. It was always a dream to play on the same court as the Mavericks, and it was awesome to see that dream become a reality! Share with us a funny or awesome story of living in Canyon Creek. A funny story living in Canyon Creek is almost falling into the creek with my friends when I was younger. Anything else you would love for your neighbors to know about you? My love for sports started when I was very young. I played basketball, baseball and ran track throughout elementary school. My dad was my basketball mentor and hero. He also coached me for many years. I currently have opportunity to play at the D-3 level in college but am still trying to decide where I would like to attend college.
Family of the Month
The Fossey’s
Photo Courtesy of Jessica Wedge
Chapters of Life
by Jessica Wedge
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uring a 4,500-mile road trip up the east coast and through New England, Brooke and Matt Fossey and their four kids, Tasia, George, Athena, and Frank, were able to see some notable and historic things that they otherwise wouldn’t have had the chance to see had they not needed to plan a COVID-safe family vacation. They stopped to admire Niagara Falls and narrowly escaped another lockdown about to be put in place in New York, but the most exciting place they took their kids was to “family camp”. Camp Greylock, that is, located in Western Massachusetts, about 54 miles outside of Springfield. Camp is where it all began. In 1999, Brooke and Matt were counselors at the allboys camp during the summer. Matt was coaching golf and Brooke was coaching tennis. They instantly hit it off, in large part due to the fact that Brooke was one of the few English-speaking women counselors, many
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being from Russia. The summer fling continued as they returned back to their separate colleges in the fall. Long-distance wasn’t tough for the new couple, even though they were each on the other side of the country. With Brooke at Texas A&M and Matt at the University of Minnesota, his home state, Matt still traveled down to see Brooke multiple times during that first semester away. Then shortly after, in January of 2000, Matt jumped headfirst into the deep waters of love and moved down to Texas to be closer to Brooke. “It freaked me out a little bit,” Brooke joked, “but it turned out working just fine!” Matt ended up graduating from Baylor University after they both returned to camp for one final round as counselors together. After Matt graduated with a degree in finance, and Brooke graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering, they quickly found jobs in Dallas and got married in 2002. Brooke grew up in Plano where she www.CanyonCreekLife.com
attended PISD schools, so she was already familiar with the area. In 2011, two weeks before giving birth to their fourth child, Frank, they moved into their Canyon Creek home. “When we brought him home, we still had boxes everywhere. We hadn’t unpacked completely yet! So, it’s always easy to remember, we were cutting it real close there!” They were originally supposed to move into a house on Sutton Place long before Frank’s due date, but after the deal fell through, they had to quickly scramble to find a home to accommodate the growing family of six. During spring break, when they couldn’t go anywhere because of Brooke’s pregnancy, a pocket listing appeared in Canyon Creek. They quickly made an offer on the house and four hours later they were accepted. When everyone returned from their own spring break vacations, there were 11 contingency offers immediately placed on the house, and Brooke and Matt celebrated.
A self-proclaimed “entrepreneur,” Matt has two companies in two completely different industries. Invoke Tax Partners, which focuses on state and local tax, has 11 offices across the country and about 80 employees. A few years ago, though, he and a partner started a sports agency called FSM Sports, that primarily focuses on men and women professional basketball players, both domestically and internationally. “One is very stable; I mean death and taxes always exist. The other one is more fun - more of a dream kids have that we are playing out as adults!” Matt said as he drew the comparisons between his two job roles. A few years ago, articles came out about an NBA star losing over $100 million due to poor financial management. After diving into the data and the research, Matt and his partner quickly realized they could help these athletes and help them in a large way. “Our approach is very much like a mentorship, we cover all options in basketball, but we are more around to help them create a legacy for them and their families,” Matt explained. Two years later, Matt and his partner represent five athletes, most notably, Keldon Johnson from the San Antonio Spurs. Growing up, Matt always wanted to know what it was like to be a professional athlete for a day, so much so that he mentioned this dream in his town newspaper when he was the “High School Student of the Week.” Now, he’s making deals with retired athletes he grew up admiring, attending practices, games, and dinners with players, and even hosting parties in their 1971 Canyon Creek home. Brooke laughed while describing the moment, “A lot of players were at our house, and they had to duck
to get in and out of our doorways, and they were all here filling the space. Our ceilings just are not tall enough!” At the end of the day, Matt says his most important job is being “Brooke’s biggest supporter”. Brooke became a stay-at-home mom in 2006 shortly after Tasia, 14, was born, but before that Brooke had quite the high energy job. As an aerospace engineer at Lockheed Martin, Brooke had secret security clearance for working on flight test systems of the JSF (F-35 Joint Strike Fighter). Since then, Brooke has traded her clearance badge for a book sleeve and has shown her family and friends that life successes don’t stop at a job or a degree. Over the last 10 years, Brooke has written six books, five of which she proudly claims were her “practice” books. During this time, she studied the craft of writing at the DFW Writers’ Workshop, where she’s a past president and an honorary lifetime member. On April 14, 2020, after hundreds of rejections from her previous books, Brooke’s sixth book, THE BIG FINISH, was published by Penguin Publishing Group out of New York City. THE BIG FINISH introduces two unlikely friends: Duffy, an 88-year-old man in a nursing home, and Josie, the young woman who climbs through his bedroom window looking for trouble. They learn through adventures together that “…it’s never too late - or too early - to change your ways.” After publishing, Brooke was scheduled to go on a book tour to promote her debut novel, a proud experience for any author. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, that was cancelled. This didn’t stop THE BIG FINISH from gaining momentum in the literary world, though, as Brooke was still able to www.CanyonCreekLife.com
host many virtual tour events and earned praises from notable New York Times best-selling authors. Shortly after its release, People Magazine claimed THE BIG FINISH as the “Book of the Week,” dramatically helping the promotion of the novel, calling it a “...funny, winning debut”. While the book’s theme may seem like it was inspired by Matt and Brooke making midlife career changes, in reality that had nothing to do with it. Duffy was inspired by Brooke’s grandfather and his nursing home setting, and Josie was inspired by the wild side of her four children. “Dad, the guy on the back of the motorcycle looks like you!” George, their second oldest child, teased, pointing at the book cover. “Yeah, maybe later in life I will look like him,” Matt responded, only to be immediately followed up by Frank laughing, “No! He looks like you now!” When the Fosseys aren’t entertaining NBA stars or preparing for a second published book, the family enjoys walking through the neighborhood, going down by the creek, and supporting their kids through anything they set their mind to. Currently, Athena enjoys soccer, Tasia swims varsity, Frank plays football, and George is on a competitive basketball team. As former sports-camp counselors, Matt and Brooke consider this diverse list “the usual.” “On paper we’re really interesting, but in reality, we’re pretty boring,” Matt and Brooke laughed, reflecting on everything they’ve done. The calm is important for them, though, as they have many adventures ahead together for “...living large and loving big.” 13
Prairie Creek Garden Club Celebrates 50 years of Neighborhood Beautification Garden club members making neighborhood holiday decorations in 1977.
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PCGC’s first President, Gerry Leftwich (left), and fellow member Alys Richards presenting an honorary club membership to Dave Loughridge, then director of the city’s parks and rec department, 1977. The club has always enjoyed a close working relationship with the City of Richardson.
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hen a handful of civic-minded women founded The Prairie Creek Garden Club (PCGC) in March 1971, they were looking to meet friends and spruce up their gardens. The neighborhood was brand new at the time, and most homes had been built without landscaping or irrigation. Gerry Leftwich, PCGC’s first President, had recently relocated to Canyon Creek and envisioned a garden club much like the one she had left behind in St. Louis. These women may not have fully realized the lasting impact they would have on our community. Now, as the club prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, the fruits of their labor can be seen in every corner of our great neighborhood. Prairie Creek Park has become a destination for nature lovers, family picnics, and yes—photographers from all over the metroplex seeking the perfect backdrop.
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“I am so thrilled that 50 years later this club brings neighborhood women together to continue the work of improving our community,” said Gerry Leftwich, who now splits her time between Canyon Creek and Whitefish, Montana. “Our early club motto was ‘From the Ground Up,’ and that’s just what we did by gradually planting the trees and wildflowers you see today.” Another inaugural member, Mary Johannsen, wrote in early club literature that Prairie Creek Park was “our area’s greatest natural resource.” In its first decade the club facilitated a major clean-up of brush and overgrowth in the park, the building of a nature trail system, and the construction of the “wishing well” memorial to commemorate Mont Vale Academy, Richardson’s first school. In the 1980s the club turned its attention to our roadways. They planted the medians on Canyon Creek Drive and Custer Road and then weeded them monthly. Landscape crews from the City of Richardson helped plant the large Crepe Myrtle trees. Following the median project, garden club members focused on the borders of our neighborhood and planted trees, shrubs and more than 2,000 Daffodil bulbs along Campbell Road. To fund their growing beautification efforts, club members created a fall and spring plant/bulb fundraiser, which served the dual purpose of beautifying the neighborhood and raising funds for larger projects. The new millennium brought the development of Discovery Point, an outdoor classroom at Prairie Creek Elementary (PCE) that is used by teachers and scout leaders alike. Bridges and benches were added throughout the park, and the covered bridge that leads to PCE was completed in 2004.
Prairie Creek Elementary students Collins McNeeley and Kaitlyn Shaffer enjoying the PCGC’s annual Wildlife Tree program, 2020
Neighborhood children visit the Mount Vale memorial installed by PCGC in 1976.
Today, PCGC boasts 36 total members. Monthly club meetings feature a luncheon in a member’s home, a guest speaker, and discussion of club projects and fundraising efforts. In addition to the monthly events, club members are required to clean trash in the park twice per year and serve on working committees that include bulb and flower sales, flower bed planting and weeding, holiday decorations, easter egg hunt planning and the wildlife tree project for Prairie Creek Elementary kids each winter. The club’s most recent major project is the Butterfly Garden, located at the corner of E. Prairie Creek and Fall Creek Drive. Completed in 2018 and funded with proceeds from years of plant sales, plus matching city funds, the garden was developed over the course of one year, and members consulted both horticulturists and butterfly experts to determine the best plants to attract butterflies to this sunny spot. “During the pandemic lockdown I put lots of miles on my walking shoes, and it has been gratifying to see more recent projects that new generations of garden club members have done to carry on the original mission,” said Marilyn Burgess, PCGC President in 1988-89. Current President Paige Franks said today’s garden club members are just as dedicated to the community as those who have come before them. “We take great pride in our neighborhood, and it shows,” Franks said. “The legacy of this club is apparent by the number of visitors our park receives from both Richardson residents and the entire surrounding Dallas/Fort Worth area.” www.CanyonCreekLife.com
Interested in learning more about the club and how you can get involved? Visit www. pcgardenclub.com.
Garden Club Projects Through the Years • Wildflower planting • Canyon Creek/Custer Drive median landscaping • Campbell Road landscaping • W. Prairie Creek bridge renovation • Arborcrest bridge renovation • Prairie Creek Park memorial benches • Covered bridge at Prairie Creek Elementary • Discovery Point Outdoor Classroom • Mont Vale School Memorial • Butterfly Garden on E. Prairie Creek Drive
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assumes maintenance of the area in perpetuity. Projects are designed by City of Richardson staff and consultants. Applicants’ wishes and requests are incorporated into the design resulting in the final product. Plant material to be incorporated into the design must be selected from the City of Richardson’s approved plants list. This program covers plant material, irrigation and minor f latwork. Annuals are not included in this program. Applications to enroll in this program can be found on the City’s website www.cor.net For more information, visit the Matching Fund Beautification page or email Dan Baker at Dan.Baker@cor.gov.
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
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ell, we have finally exited stage left on 2020. Kristofferson’s evocative lyric “…feeling nearly faded as my jeans…” and the theme song for The Poseidon Adventure are recurringly playing in my mind. One thing is for certain. Canyon Creek will not go gently into the night. To the collective memory of your HOA Board, no issue has received as much citizen input into their local government as the Prairie Creek West road infrastructure project. Nearly one thousand separate official communications were received by City Staff and if I know our neighborhood, many private conversations occurred as well. We are fortunate to have a City Staff and Elected Officials who not only are responsive and open to our wishes but are also foresighted enough to attempt to craft the best possible solution. The infrastructure on Prairie Creek West is sorely in need of improvement and bond money will be used to repair/replace but it also represents an opportunity to address some of the other issues we are having at the Park. Having heard virtually every conceivable position on the project, there is not going to be a perfect solution that checks all of everyone’s boxes but I am confident that the outcome will reflect the sum of continued CIVIL <emphasis added> citizen input. To be continued as they say… It is likely that the Silver Line will be slightly delayed due to the aftershocks of the pandemic but things are happening. A sample of the sound barrier that will benefit our Point North neighbors is on
display at City Hall. The sound wall’s future existence is also an example of citizen input by members of your Board. Our neighborhood continues to invest in itself by availing ourselves of City Beautification initiatives such as the matching funds program. Improvements to the medians on both Custer and Lookout are but two recent examples. We believe that over time these type projects will be a driver toward increasing the prestige of our neighborhood as well as manifesting itself in the form of buttressing our property values. We will also be adding high-quality sign toppers that further strengthen the brand that is Canyon Creek. There is a myriad of practical reasons to invest in beautification and branding but the best reason is this: Our most precious commodity is not dollars though that is obviously important. Our most valued and finite resource is our time and Canyon Creek is where we have all made the individual decision to spend it. Let’s live beautifully and with a feral enthusiasm. If you are not yet members, please join us at https://canyoncreekhomeowners.com/membership/ for a wonderous quantity of features and benefits for the princely sum of $15/year, $50/year with a Flag Subscription. Uniformed Boy Scouts hoisting Old Glory high is a sight stirring to the Soul. Thank you for the opportunity to serve and I wish you a rich and fulfilling year.
2020 CCHOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS President:
WARREN CALDWELL warren@homesnorthtexas.com
2014 Sandy Trail 972-814-0400
Past President:
JEREMY THOMASON Jeremy.j.thomason@gmail.com
3301 Canyon Creek Drive 469-975-6074
President Elect
MONICA SCOTT Monica.scott@outlook.com
2311 Clear Lake Circle 214-912-8628
Secretary:
JEFF WOLFE 316 Meadowlark Drive jeff@dallasduo.com 972-342-8799
Treasurer: RICHARD LUTTRELL 1106 Timberview Lane Richard56Luttrell@yahoo.com 469-525-6018
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Director: Membership/Flags
JAY DALEHITE jaydalehite@aol.com
315 Meadowlark Drive 214-356-1087
Director: Community Relations
CHIP PRATT chip.pratt@nokia.co
2700 Prairie Creek Drive W. 214-663-1999
Director: Beautification
KERRY GAINES 2113 Flat Creek Drive kerryLgaines@gmail.com 214-675-1849
Director: Events
SUSAN KASSEN 2431 Fairway Drive susan.kassen@gmail.com 214-957-1175
Director: Crime Watch
SHARON ODELL sharon@the-odells.com
431 Pleasant Valley Lane 972-234-1387
Director: Communications
SHELLEY HICKS ouhicks@gmail.com
2212 Sutton Place 972-977-1313
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The Canyon Creek Chronicle
C ANYON CREEK HOME OWNER www.canyoncree S ASSOCIATION khomeowners .com
2020 - 2021 DIREC TO
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All members Dues are Voluntary Regular Memberships are $15/year Flag Membership are $50/year (Includes $15 Dues) Join Today to support our efforts BENEFITS FOR ALL RESIDENTS *Neighborhood Events: February Coffee with the City Council April Flower Sale July 4th Parade & Party October Crime Watch NNO Picnic in the Park November Annual Meeting *Manage an active Crime Watch Block Program *Operate an active Crime Watch Patrol *Represent Canyon Creek in negotiations with the City *Administer Yard of the Month recognitions *Maintain an informative Web Page *Periodically apply free address numbers to curbs
“The 2020/2021 resident’s directory has been delivered to all 2, 000 of our current members. If you did not received one, it could be that: 1. You did not pay you 2020 Annual dues! 2. You paid and we goofted. If so, contact us @ cchaemail@aol.com 3. Your dog ate it (assuming you have a dog). The directories were delivered by over 50 volunteer residents, and their efforts are much appreciated. Incidentally, 2021 dues & Flag Lease letters are currently being mailed out to all residents. We hope you will support our efforts for you again this year. Jay Dalehite CCHOA Membership & Flag Director
BENEFITS FOR REGULAR MEMBERS *Enjoy all of the above benefits, AND *Receive a copy of current Resident’s Directory *Receive monthly neighborhood news email messages BENEFITS FOR FLAG MEMBERS *Enjoy all of the above listed benefits, AND *Participate in the Flag Program
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FLAG PROBLEMS? CONTACT Jay Dalehite (214) 356-1087 cchaemail@aol.com
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Scam Reminder The Richardson Police Department continues to receive reports of scams involving gift cards. If anyone contacts you via mail, email, phone call etc.. and requests that you pay them by gift card, or by wiring money – for any reason – that’s a sure sign of a scam. Take a moment to read over the scam information provided by the Federal Trade Commission at www. consumer.ftc.gov Please share with family and friends. Contact the Richardson Police Department Crime Prevention Unit at 972-744-4955 if you have any questions.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Get Ready for
EMERGENCIES! NEW Weather Alert Options The Richardson Emergency Notification System now allows you to sign up to receive important weather information via call, text, and email in addition to critical alerts such as: • Tornado Warnings • Utility/water outages • Unexpected street closures • Emergency evacuations • Public health concerns • Drinking water contamination Update your account settings at cor.net/alerts to receive: • Severe Weather Watches/Warnings • Tornado Watches
We recommend using multiple methods of notification for severe weather. Purchase a NOAA All-Hazards Radio to provide immediate indoor warning information, download weather apps on your smartphone, and follow @RichardsonOEM on Twitter. This system also provides residents an opportunity to give responders critical information regarding access and functional needs as well as any other unique information for your address so responders can help you when you need it most! All information is confidential and used in life-threatening emergencies only. Sign up to receive important alerts or learn more information by visiting cor.net/alerts. Thank you for your continued partnership to create a more prepared community. 24
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Canyon Creek Allstate Insurance
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Damage To My Belongings While Moving?
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hen you’re moving, you likely have a lot of belongings that are going with you to your new home. So, you may be wondering, does your homeowners insurance protect your things if something happens to them during the move? The answer is, not necessarily. While homeowners insurance generally does help cover your personal possessions, the loss has to be related to a peril that’s listed in your policy. Covered perils generally include risks like fire and theft. So, if there’s a theft out of the moving truck, you may find that homeowners insurance helps cover the loss. Your homeowners insurance policy may provide coverage for belongings damaged during a move in certain situations. For instance, if the moving truck is in an accident while transporting your belongings and your property is damaged, you’d likely be covered by your homeowners policy. In some cases, though, you may see that your coverage limits are lower while your belongings are being transported during a move. Your agent can help answer any questions about your specific policy. KNOW YOUR DEDUCTIBLE The deductible your personal property coverage will still apply. That›s the amount you›ll pay before your insurance coverage kicks in. So, for instance, if you have a $1,000 deductible and $5,000 worth of furniture is stolen
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from the moving truck, you›ll typically find that your policy will reimburse you $4,000, as long as it›s within the limits of your policy. KNOW YOUR LIMITS It’s also important to know that, whether it’s during a move or not, any property covered by homeowners insurance will only be protected up to the limits on your policy. Your policy may also include a lower limit for your personal property while it’s away from your home. Talk to your agent to find out how your own policy may help protect your belongings during your move. In addition, there are different standard limits depending on the category of property. For instance, your policy may state maximum coverage amounts for valuables such as jewelry or baseball cards. You may be able to purchase additional protection, called scheduled personal property coverage, for specific, high-value items. UNDERSTAND THEFT VS. BREAKAGE While your homeowners policy will likely cover theft, when it comes to damaged property, it isn’t likely to provide coverage for items that break during your move. Suppose your movers drop a table and the legs break off, or if they tear the canvas on that
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expensive oil painting. A typical homeowners insurance policy won’t cover breakage, but you may find that a moving company offers its own insurance for that type of risk. Once again, scheduling items of significant value may offer greater coverage, for example an expensive oil painting — and the scheduled item will typically be covered no matter where the loss or damage occurs. TALK TO YOUR AGENT By contacting your agent a month or two before your move, you can learn what type of coverage your current policy may provide for your move, go over your change of address and review coverage options and limits for your new place. It’s also an opportunity to go over any expected changes to your premiums with the new home. Talking with your agent well in advance of your move is an opportunity to ensure that you have all the coverages you want when you move to your new home. Then, with the protections you need solidly in place, you can focus on getting settled in your new home and enjoying the days ahead.
In The Kitchen
Great Winter Drinks Colorado Bulldog
Pour over ice with 2ozs of Vodka, 2ozs of Baileys, 2ozs of Milk and top off with Coke. Great winter drink!
Tito's Transfusion
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In a tall glass with ice, pour Tito’s to your liking, add ginger ale and a splash of Grape Juice. Enjoy this refreshing drink!
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Fancy Bourbon Cocktail
Take 2 ozs of Bourbon, .5 oz of triple sec, 2 sugar cubes (muddle) and mix in with ice in a shaker. Serve in a martini glass with one big ice cube and garnish with an orange.
Alabama Slammer
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Take 2ozs Amaretto, 2ozs Southern Comfort, 2ozs Sloe Gin and a quick shot of orange juice. Mix with Ice vigoursly and then mix in glass that has ice.
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CANYON CREEK REAL ESTATE 11/1/20 - 12/31/20 SOLD PROPERTIES
SQFT
LIST PRICE
SOLD DATE
521 W Lookout Dr. #217
700
$125,000
11/20
531 W Lookout Dr. #227
980
$155,000
11/5
2620 Custer Pkwy #B
1,790
$189,500
12/4
2628 Custer Pkwy #C
1,632
$199,900
11/23
2646 Custer Pkwy #D
1,868
$199,900
11/24
2728 Pinery Ln.
1,774
$250,000
12/4
41 Crown Place
2,573
$335,000
11/6
416 Northview Dr.
1,618
$369,900
11/25
2021 Fairmeadow Dr.
1,564
$379,500
12/1
409 Northview Dr.
1,882
$389,000
11/5
2038 Cap Rock Dr.
1,832
$389,000
11/18
416 W Lookout Dr.
2,003
$399,500
12/1
2027 Custer Pkwy
2,411
$399,900
12/11
239 Meadowlark Dr.
2,628
$399,900
11/16
400 Canyon Ridge Dr.
2,011
$420,000
12/4
2 Harpers Ferry Dr.
3,009
$420,000
11/20
310 Ridgewood Dr.
2,268
$425,000
11/2
2819 Forest Grove Dr.
2,798
$457,000
12/21 12/22
521 Brookshire Ln.
2,502
$495,000
423 Valley Cove Dr.
2,296
$544,000
12/18
408 Crestover Circle
2,140
$547,500
12/14
408 Canyon Creek Dr.
3,076
$559,000
11/18
2400 Valley Forge
2,798
$569,000
12/4
2511 Little Creek Dr.
3,634
$569,900
12/4
234 Woodcrest Dr.
3,164
$579,000
11/5
2505 Big Horn Ln.
2,709
$585,000
12/4 11/9
401 Arborcrest
3,118
$649,000
2310 E Prairie Creek Dr.
2,890
$673,900
11/3
2318 Custer Pkwy
4,574
$879,000
11/18
2204 Custer Pkwy
4,055
$1,499,000
11/2
ANGELA GREEN
Keller Williams Central angela.green@kw.com www.GreenSellsHomes.com
Phone: 214-893-4171
Serving Dallas, Collin and Denton Counties 23 years FULL TIME experience!
Each office is independently owned and operated.
Information above was obtained from NTREIS. Properties were listed and/or sold by many Brokers between 11/1/20 - 12/31/20
Each office is independently owned and operated.
If you are considering selling, please call me for a complimentary market analysis to find out what your home is worth. Don’t leave money on the table!
THEN & NOW CANYON CREEK
CANYON CREEK
11/1/2019 - 12/31/2019
Properties Sold: Price Range: Average Price: Average Price PSF:
17 $107,500 - $775,000 $429,182 $165.79
11/1/2020 - 12/31/2020
Properties Sold: Price Range: Average Price: Average Price PSF:
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30 $125,000 - $1,499,000 $468,410 $186.86
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