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JULY 2021 PUBLISHER

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Love Life Foundation's Women in Service Luncheon This year’s luncheon was held in memory of our beloved Joy Flavill. Joy is a very special person to the Love Life Foundation. This year’s guest speaker was Dana Leach, Chief Inclusion Officer of Inkorporated Community. All proceeds benefit the Love Life Foundation, a non-profit charity helping at-risk women and children in Collin County.

Open House at Thomas Eggar's Farmers Insurance Agency Thomas & Cloe Eggar and their agency's team welcomed friends, family, and clients to a wonderful event that provided great prizes and a wonderful spread of food and drinks. Give them a call to learn why this outstanding new agency not only makes sure you have the right insurance for you but understand your coverage clearly and completely!

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AROUND TOWN Red, White and BOOM! kicks off Independence Day with downtown events: a hometown parade and a classic car, truck and cycle show.Evening festivities resume at the McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch with music, food, kids’ activities, a concert and a fireworks display. For more information about the event call 972-547-7480.

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PROSPER SUMMERFEST The annual Prosper SummerFest is held at Frontier Park featuring music, food, shopping with vendors, inflatables, games for the kids and a movie on the giant screen at dark. Festival attendees will be able to set up on the grassy berm at Windmill Pavilion to enjoy the music and allow their children to enjoy the festivities. July 31, 6:00 PM until 10:30 PM, Frontier Park, 1551 W Frontier Parkway, Prosper

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SO BRING ON THE SEAFOOD!

ARTICLE TOM BRIDGES | PHOTOGRAPHY ALYSSA CARMAN

FOR EDDIE WHITE, OWNER OF HARRY’S AT

Eddie recognizes that steak houses abound in the state

THE HARBOR, CONTINUING TO ENHANCE THE

of Texas but a really good, non-chain, seafood restaurant

DINING EXPERIENCE WILL ALWAYS BE HIS GOAL.

is hard to find. Thus, he decided to hire a Chef that has a

The beautiful restaurant is located adjacent to the lake

reputation for being known for both his experience and

in Adriatica Village. This quaint section of McKinney

creativity in the seafood field. With a patio on the water and

is, indeed, modeled after the cobblestone streets and

a lovely view of the Bell Tower of Adriatica Village, Harry’s

architecture of a fishing village in Croatia.

at the Harbor provides a unique dining experience. Harry’s

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new menu will still offer many of your favorite Harry’s dishes while introducing seasonal menus and great new seafood-oriented dishes. Meet the new Chef at Harry’s; Dan Drayer. You’ve probably watched television programs featuring chefs that tend to be very

introduce him to some of the finer restaurants of the time such as

passionate about food. When you meet Dan and speak with him you

Commander’s Palace, Brennan’s, Mr, B’s, Antoines, Galatroies, and

will notice that he is no different. Dan’s family life began in Galveston

more. His desire to provide the best flavors was instilled into him

where wonderful seafood is abundant. Between being introduced

very early in life. He also gives credit to another huge influence in

to the fabulous seafood dishes at the iconic restaurant Gaidos, “The

his career: restauranteur Bill Darden. Dan attributes much of his

Toast of the Coast” since 1911, and having a family very involved in

success to what he learned from Darden.

the pleasure of great food, Dan was exposed to the very best from

At the age of 10, his family moved from Galveston to El Paso.

early on. His grandmother taught him cooking as a very young

His taste buds were expanded there as he eventually extended his

child while his grandfather would take him fishing and teach him

education in Physiology. Taste buds are physiological, right? In

about the wonders of the ocean. Together his grandparents instilled

1980 Dan moved to Dallas for graduate studies in physiology but

in him a deep love for wonderful food, especially seafood and fine

his life as a “food fanatic” didn’t die. He says his family’s intro-

dining. They would frequently take young Dan to New Orleans and

duction to such wonderful culinary offerings was a true blessing.

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“With a patio on the water and a lovely view of the Bell Tower of Adriatica Village, Harry’s at the Harbor provides a unique dining experience.” Now it is the McKinney and Prosper area that has a true blessing to

experiences and skills to Harry’s. His knowledge in seafood is a

have such a combination of a truly beautiful setting at Harry’s at the

tremendous addition to the future menu at Harry’s at the Harbor

Harbor paired with the offerings of such a fine Chef. Dan has certainly

which is poised to offer some of the finest seafood dishes cre-

proven to be an extraordinary Chef. He has earned designations of

ated by a world-class Chef. Be sure and check out Chef Dan’s

Certified Executive Chef and Master Chef from the American Culinary

weekly rotating dishes highlighting seasonal seafood. In fact,

Federation and World organization. He was awarded the title of hon-

you will often see Chef Dan making rounds in the dining room

orary Disciple from the Les Amis d’Escoffier Society as well as being

so be sure to stop and say “Hello”.

a recipient of both the Chaine des Rôtisseurs ` Maître Rôtisseurs and

Dan is delighted to talk about his wife of 33 years; Juli, and their

Escoffier Medal of Merit recipient. He has prepared dinner for 80 at the

thirty-year-old twin daughters and twenty-seven-year-old son who

famed James Beard House in New York City and has taught culinary

is a Marine, soon to be deployed to Japan. Chef Dan enjoys spend-

lessons to countless foodies; both private and public.

ing time with his family and anything outdoors including fishing,

Dan’s vast travels have exposed him to some of the best Chefs and dishes in the world. He looks forward to bringing his 18

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shooting, gardening—and, of course, cooking.

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Haili Moore | Prosper HS Some of the best things about the game of golf are that it is a game that can be enjoyed by families and the fact that you can play it much longer in life than many other sports. Our featured student/athlete of the month, Haili Moore, and her love of golf probably resulted from just those aspects of the game. Haili was introduced to golf as her parents, Faye & Tood Moore, played. First came the thrill of driving the golf cart. Then she went to the driving range— and that was the hook. Haili really enjoyed the game that now has given her endless opportunities and the possibility of a great future doing something she loves. She began playing in junior golf tournaments at the age of eight and found early on that she had an excellent talent and demeanor for the game. The coaching

Thompson’s career and even did a school project on her. By

she got from early lessons by the previous professional at Gentle Creek Country

forming a friendship with local favorite, Jordan Spieth, who

Club were continued by Ryan Salinas and Nick Sharp, the coaches at Prosper High

also had great success at a very early age, Haili should benefit

School. She most recently has been receiving lessons at the Michael Martin Golf

from great advice as she advances her career.

Academy in Ft Worth.

Haili’s favorite clubs, she says, are her wedges, but her

Her early success earned her the ability to play in the pro-am of the 2019 PURE

confidence helps her throughout the game. Her lowest score

Insurance Tournament, a stop on the PGA Tour Champions (AKA the Senior Tour).

to date is 67 on a par 72 course and, no doubt, that score will

Not only did she get the experience of playing the famed Pebble Beach course,

only become lower as she advances into the college ranks.

Haili was able to meet and discuss golf with famous and historical golfers such as Tom Watson and England’s Colin Montgomery.

Having just graduated from Prosper High School, where her favorite subject was math (which comes in very handy

These are the thrills of achieving certain goals in life and it seems Haili’s success

in the game of golf), Haili will be attending the University of

is partly born of her high expectations for herself. She has always wanted to

Kansas this fall on a full scholarship majoring in finance and

be the best and has a level of confidence that is strong enough that she may

accounting. She said she chose KU because of the people,

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ONCE UPON A TIME— TRAVEL WAS REASONABLY

lifestyle around having “rock star” travel experiences on

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and ruin your plans if you haven’t used an agency such as

navigation through a byzantine world of bureaucracy,

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vacation— from a “mom’s getaway” in a posh local hotel

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for the weekend to domestic sightseeing to international

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outstanding siblings at the guitar sanctuary

performance academy NATALIA & FELIPE AMBROSIO ARTICLE TOM BRIDGES PHOTOGRAPHY ALYSSA CARMAN

AMONG THE MANY TALENTED STUDENTS AT THE GUITAR

passes time tinkering with things since he

SANCTUARY’S PERFORMANCE ACADEMY ARE A BROTHER

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SEVERAL YEARS. According to Shane Frame, as he describes

polite, is a second-degree black belt in

the duo, says he does not remember ever having such a talented

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pair of siblings. But he also emphasizes what outstanding performers they are as individuals as well.

In meeting the family, you learn that Rogerio and Fabiola, the parents, have

Natalia will be a Freshman at Boyd High School this fall yet has

had a great influence on the youngsters.

already not only become a star musician at the Academy but also

While Natalia and Felipe were born in the

has written over ten songs. She plays the viola, guitar, and piano. Her

US, their parents immigrated from Brazil.

influences in music have included some oldies such as The Beatles

Rogerio plays the guitar and Fabiola had

and The Bee Gees, but another young and multi-talented female, the

a band that played a lot of R&B and Pop.

Canadian, Alessia Cara. When not involved with her music, Natalie

Then you learn that not only did they get

enjoys ice skating, riding her bike while also playing on the school’s

their talents and love for music from their

tennis team. Her favorite subject in school is mathematics. Watch

parents, but their mother is an accom-

some of her performances at Natalia.Ambrosio@youtube.com.

plished mathematician, thus their appreci-

Felipe is an outstanding pianist while also playing the violin

ation for the mathematical sciences!

and guitar. He attends Dowell Middle School and will be in the

The family loves living in McKinney with

8th grade this fall. Luckily, for the parents’ ears, Felipe initially

their adopted, 6-year-old Maltese, Jackson.

wanted to play the drums but was coerced into the piano. Along

With all this talent surrounding him, you

with Natalia’s influences by the Beatles and The Bee Gees,

can’t help but wonder if Jackson can’t do

Felipe lists Imagine Dragons as an inspiration. He apparently

something musically!

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“aged out” foster youths – thriving as adults THANKS TO DIRECTIONS61:3 ARTICLE MARIA LUCÉ PHOTOGRAPHY ALYSSA CARMAN

Jessie Soucy, Leslie Hartley, Myron Wilson, Robyn Moore and Carissa Valle 28

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"I feel like t here is a purpose in my life and t h at I am loved. I would prob ably not be alive t od ay if it weren' t for Direction61:3"

“IT’S

MYRON

including budgeting, personal finances, basic

WILSON EXPLAINS, “I WAS A MINISTER

HOW

GOD

WORKS,”

banking, and grocery shopping to how to

IN A LOCAL CHURCH IN MCKINNEY

apply for jobs and college, Direction61:3 cre-

AND THOUGHT I WOULD BE IN CHURCH

ates a “village of support” promoting love and

WORK ALL OF MY LIFE, BUT GOD HAD

acceptance without judgment and a sense of

OTHER PLANS.” The gentle, soft-spoken

belonging. Stability, permanence, support,

man explains how God made his direction

and love are all key components. All done

become Direction61:3.

through the fundamental love of Jesus Christ

Myron’s passion is palpable as he explains, “Driving down the highway one

and for the young women to embrace and live a life of faith.

day I thought, with all of the resources that

“Make no mistake, the change and

we have in this area, it doesn’t make sense

impact our program makes in the lives of

that we have homeless teenagers”. He was

these incredible kids are profound,” Myron

speaking directly to the fact that a large

concludes. Chrissy aged out of foster care

portion of homeless teens in Texas are those

and became part of the Direction61:3 family.

that have “aged out” or grown beyond the

She knows firsthand its impact, “I feel like

foster care system. He continues with, “It’s

there is a purpose in my life and that I am

more than just a passion, it’s our purpose”.

loved. I would probably not be alive today if it

“I knew I had to do something”, he said

weren’t for Direction61:3”

and that was when Direction61:3 was born

This wonderful program keeps growing

and named after the verse, Isaiah 61:3, which

and helping teens who are aging out of the

says: “…provide for those who grieve to

foster system. However, they are always

bestow on them a crown of beauty instead

in need of volunteers such as tutors and

of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning,

mentors. Supplies and donations are always

and a garment of praise instead of a spirit

helpful as well as monetary donations.

of despair…”

Established in 2017, this ministry has full

Direction61:3 assists teens in a com-

non-profit status, and is registered with

prehensive program as they age out of the

the state of Texas as a 501c3 organization.

foster care system. Their program includes a

Contact Direction61:3 today and see how

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call (214) 544-9055, or drop by 6190 Virginia

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N OT H I N G C O M PA R E S . . .

T O R E A L E S TAT E

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“IN THIS MARKET BUYERS AND SELLERS NEED TO STAND

ARTICLE TOM BRIDGES

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PHOTOGRAPHY ALYSSA CARMAN AND PROVIDED

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too surprising when Linda left the corporate world to enter real estate. After all, she found herself with her dad at real-estate offices, finalizing deals, and watched as he bought land, subdivided it, and built homes from the ground up. She often jokes that she grew up in a Lowe's hardware store. That and her corporate experiences would become the foundation of her career in real estate. She brought her experiences in evaluating transactions, examining numbers, and having sales and marketing knowledge to the world of real estate. Those skills, combined with the experience of assessing and negotiating contracts and her knowledge of the local market have contributed to her success as a multimillion-dollar agent. Imagine an agent relationship that, like your home, appreciates in value. Linda likes to move you beyond your expectations— don't just look for a place, discover a home that can redefine your domestic bliss. “Luxury is an experience, not a price point” both Linda and Sotheby’s like to point out. Linda also has the luxury of knowing that their reach and range is one of their greatest assets. Luckily, the DFW area was not affected as much as many areas. THe COVID-19 pandemic changed the real estate market globally. While many alternative sources of financing dried up after the COVID shut down affecting certain buyer's abilities to obtain a loan, and therefore certain sellers the ability to sell, interest rates remained significantly low, which affected sales positively. So, whether, you are buying your next exciting home or selling to upgrade, don’t be afraid to do it now. COVID-19 also changed the market somewhat as many sellers had buyers who viewed their homes virtually and had never even entered the home. We had seen a significant number of buyers move into the

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DFW area starting in June/July of 2020. The majority of these buyers are from California, NY, NJ, Chicago, some of the heavily locked down states. Some of those states also had businesses move to or open up in TX. When the country opened earlier this year, the real estate market in the DFW area saw dramatic changes, including buyers offering more than the asking price. Most of those areas had much higher real estate costs, so moving to the DFW area, they were and are willing to bid high in order to get exactly what they wanted. “There are certain factors that contribute to this, certain price points, subdivisions, updates all are factors that affect the how and why of this process. With this everchanging market, you need a strong agent who can navigate this. If you list too low, you're probably losing out on what could be a higher net. If you list too high, you might not get offers, ultimately affecting your net and the future marketability of your home” says Linda. CONTINUED >

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Currently, there is low inventory because of the lack of sellers listing their homes— they will get more for their home selling, but they will likely have to pay more for another home than they were anticipating, therefore, they're not moving. Also, new home supplies dwindled significantly. Building supplies are still in short supply (lumber, concrete) or while vendors are "catching up" on the lingering supply chain that was disrupted last year. No one was prepared for the hurdles they faced over the last 12 months, builders included. Linda goes on to point out how dedicated she and Sotheby’s are to designing an extraordinary experience for every client, at every price point. Among other things, they know how to appreciate the emotional value of a home. “From your first home on, owning a home should be an experience that only rises in value, while the service you receive should feel just as valuable.” She adds, “If you’re considering a move, don’t be afraid to do it now. I can help you navigate the process.” If you are looking to build a home, Linda works with very talented builders, such as Jimmy Lambert. “He is an exceptional builder with exceptional experience. He can build whatever you need, however challenging, however simple, however complex. No project is too big or too small. No matter what he is building, his extreme attention to detail, superior quality, and unparalleled construction will leave you speechless, as he takes pride in every aspect of building his homes. And he does it with such ease.” The photos on page 31 show some of his work in The Hills of Kingswood in Frisco. So, whether you're buying, selling, or looking to build, you need an experienced and knowledgeable agent to navigate the marketplace with you. Linda knows she can help you with all your real estate needs. Her proven success, experience, and knowledge definitely back up her claims. You can contact her at LBaker@ BriggsFreeman.com or give her a call at (214) 704-0769.

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ROAD TRIP

Explore National Parks Across the U.S. 8 TOP NATIONAL PARKS TO VISIT NOW

THE UNITED STATES’ NATIONAL PARKS, WHICH ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR NATURAL WONDERS

AND

UNMATCHED

BEAUTY,

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1. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Rocky Mountain National Park includes majestic mountains, abundant wildlife, incredible hiking trails and so much more. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, riding horses and bikes and enjoying the spectacular views. Wintertime brings cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding. Watching wildlife, such as bighorn sheep, elk, moose and mule deer, is a popular activity as well.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Located in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, Yosemite National Park boasts giant sequoia trees, breathtaking waterfalls, vast meadows and more. The park is home to unique rock formations like El Capitan, Half Dome and Glacier Point. Gaze in awe at Yosemite’s thousands of waterfalls, including Yosemite Falls, Ribbon Fall and Wapama Falls.

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3. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Yellowstone’s 2.2 million acres include colorful hot springs, awe-inspiring waterfalls, fascinating mudpots, explosive geysers, diverse wildlife and more. It is home to more hot springs and geysers than anywhere else on Earth. The oldest and largest herd of bison in the country lives at Yellowstone, as well as elk, wolves and grizzly bears.

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Bryce Canyon National Park, located in southwestern Utah, is home to the world’s largest concentration of hoodoos on Earth. With its fascinating landscape composed of hoodoos, horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters and whimsical limestone rock formations, a visit to Bryce Canyon is often likened to a visit to another planet. This stunning landscape, formed by wind, water and snow, draws hikers, rock climbers, photographers, stargazers and cross-country skiers.

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Glacier National Park is located on the border of Canada and the United States and is often referred to as the “Crown of the Continent.” Visitors will find more than 700 glacial lakes and many hiking trails, ranging in difficulty from easy to strenuous. Going-to-the-Sun Road, known as one of the most spectacular scenic drives in the country, is a paved, two-lane highway that divides the park into east and west regions.

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ZION NATIONAL PARK Zion National Park’s colorful sandstone cliffs, lush plateaus covered in pine and junipers, narrow canyons, the Virgin River, plus seeps, springs and waterfalls are just some of the scenic wonders here. One of Zion’s most popular hikes is known as the Narrows, the slimmest section of Zion Canyon. Other popular attractions include the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, Angels Landing, Observation Point and Canyon Overlook Trail.

7. GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park spans 310,000 acres and towers above the Jackson Hole Valley. The Teton Mountains, the youngest in the Rockies, are reflected majestically on the surfaces of six pristine lakes and the Snake River. Experienced climbers can summit the 13,770foot Grand Teton, and long-distance hikers can take the Paintbrush Canyon-Cascade Canyon Loop for impressive views of the mountain.

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK This UNESCO World Heritage Site is 277 river miles long, up to 18 miles wide and 1 mile deep. The South Rim is home to Grand Canyon Village and Bright Angel Trail. The West Rim is home to the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glass bridge that extends 70 feet over the edge of a cliff. The North Rim is the most remote access point, allowing visitors to experience the park firsthand through intense hiking and backpacking and thrilling river rafting.

Hopefully, this list has inspired you to start planning your next adventure. Whether the mountains are calling, your inner daredevil needs to be satiated or a scenic road trip is in order, America’s national parks are begging to be explored! 36

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PROSPER COMMUNITY LIBRARY INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE 200 S. Main Street

Join Prosper Community Library on Thursday, July 1 at 10:30 a.m. for a parade that YOU are in. Mayor Smith, members of Prosper Town Council,

vendors also offer baked goods, arti-

supporting

san & specialty foods, wine, plants &

nesses and shopping locally! $30

flowers, craft items and more!

per

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more are going to join the fun!

Cold Shot will perform for the City of Prosper

FARMERS MARKET AT CHESTNUT SQUARE

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Downtown

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by Habitat for Humanity of Collin

Come on down and enjoy an old

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