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CyberSecurity Tip of the Month!

Sometimes You Don’t Want the Dots to Connect Tracking dots and such as Apple Airtags are becoming a tool of choice to track and steal property.

Michael Moore CEO, M3 Networks

On a recent ride-along with my brother, a local police officer, we discussed novel ways tech-savvy criminals exploit technology. A new trend is perpetrators misusing tracking devices, like Apple AirTags, to track and steal. Here are some quick tips that should help you avoid becoming a victim of tracker dot abuse: Secure Your Ride – Regularly inspect your vehicle, even underneath, to detect hidden trackers like AirTags or Tiles. Check Your Phone – Utilize the Apple FindMy app to scan for suspicious devices. Stay vigilant and heed alerts promptly. Be Aware – Stay alert to your surroundings and remain attuned to both your environment and smartphone notifications. Your safety matters, and at M3 Networks, we're dedicated to safeguarding your digital life.

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November 2023 PUBLISHER

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

Thankful Hearts Happy November Friends and Neighbors! Pumpkins, parties and powerful thankfulness are overflowing in this month's issue! November is a milestone time of the year as we gather friends and family, celebrate togetherness and count our blessings. This annual but significant moment allows us to truly reflect on the many reasons to be thankful. The people and parts of our life we are blessed by each day as well as every new day we wake up with a fresh start, air in our lungs, our health and the love of those closest to us are gifts that cannot be measured. Beasley’s Jewelry & Boutique kicks off our thankful issue reflecting on time, legacy and hard work celebrating 75 years of serving our towns. A heartwarming story of Angels and service will bring you to tears, interactive ways to upgrade your fall gathering will intrigue your senses and that is just a few of this month’s articles. This Thanksgiving season, count your blessings big and small, be the joy in someone’s life, smile, hug someone you love, be thankful for your health and loved ones and share your heart with someone in need. From our Cross Timbers family to yours, we are thankful for each of you, our wonderful partners and the gift of this incredible area we live in. It’s an honor to bring stories of encouragement, inspiration, hope and education to your homes. Thank you for your readership and going on this journey with us month after month, year after year…. You are all important and making a difference in our community! Many, many blessings, Rachael & Your Cross Timbers Team

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inside the issue The Thankful Issue

F E ATU R E D

D E PA RTM E NTS

20 The Lady, the Lion and 75 Years of Glitter

Lifestyle Letter

City Scene

Business Monthly

Culinary Creations FO O D + B E V E R AG E

Education Corner EDU CAT I ON

Local Limelight S HO PPI NG

Hosting Tips HO ME + DES I GN

Inspired By LO CA L S ERV I C ES

Events

Giving Back LI FE + C U LT U R E

The Beasley Family’s Gift to Lewisville

24 Grateful for More Than a Feast

Get inspired to make this Thanksgiving less about food, and more about family

26 Christian Community Action

A place to put your water bottle, 90,000 pounds of dry goods, and Pokemon cards at Jesus’ feet

34 Kindness in Cross Timbers

6 opportunities to get involved and give back this month

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1: This year’s Duck Derby was a quackin’ good time! 2: Children’s Advocacy Center For North Texas celebrated their Champions for Children Gala. 3: The Lewisville ISD Education Foundation hosted another successful Golf Classic! 4: Celebrating at the 37th Annual GrapeFest! 5: Our pups made a splash at the FloMo Doggie Dive! 6: Wellington Elementary’s Dr. Isela Russell was named a Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year! 7: Lewisville ISD celebrates Kindness Week #LISDBeKind

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business monthly A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

New Trophy Blooms Location Sprouts Up in Highland Village Trophy Blooms Florist opened a new location on FM 407 in Highland Village! Drop by for a stunning bouquet or any other flower needs! Photography By Trophy Blooms

Sit Still Kids Salon Opens in Flower Mound

Clink Wine + Bar Offers New Selection

Sit Still Kids Salon, a salon specially made for kids, prides itself on positivity and inclusivity. And they just opened a new location right here in Flower Mound on Long Prairie Rd. Bring your child by for not only a fresh style, but a great experience for their very first haircut or finding their own new look!

There's a new wine at Clink Wine + Bar! Stop by for a taste of Schafer Pinot Noir~Rheinhessen, Germany, bright red cherry, strawberry & raspberry with hints of spice and oak. Sounds too good to be true, grab your girls and give it a taste! Photography By Clink Wine + Bar

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The New Hibiscus Sunset Cocktail at 1845 Taste 1845 Taste just dropped a new Texasinspired cocktail. This delicious and gorgeous new cocktail is made with Lockwood Hibiscus Vodka, Aperol, St. Germain, lime, and simple syrup.

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Leonard Family Chiropractic Celebrates 20 Years

Enjoy all the amenities of Lakeside Tower Walkable Community The Northshore Trail Diverse Dining Unique Shops 7 min from DFW International Airport

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FALL INTO A GOOD BOOK Curling up with a good book is a wonderful way to spend a rainy fall day. Brew the coffee or call the kids inside and get ready for some enjoyable time alone or a relaxing story time with your precious children. Here are some favorites and all with a theme of thankfulness.

Ch i ld ren W ho Da nc e i n t he R a i n by Susan Justice

W ish by Barbara O’Connor

Ever y t h i ng is B et ter T h a n You T h i n k : How Grat it ude C a n Tra n sfor m You r Li fe by Will Johns

Sophie has many comforts in life, yet finds herself unappreciative of these blessings. She grumbles about school and healthy foods. When her parents take her to India to visit Grandmother, Sophie meets Nanaki, a girl with no parents, no food and no money. Despite these obstacles, Nanaki remains joyful which forces Sophie to reevaluate her world. Vibrant illustrations give visual contrast between the girls. A beautiful read, beautiful message, and beautiful time spent with a child on your lap.

There are ways to wish, says Charlie, the feisty, troubled main character. A butterfly landing on you and crossing the state line while clapping three times. While navigating new surroundings after an unstable environment, Charlie discovers what she thought she wanted may not be the best thing. And there might be moments of gratitude in a trying time, like befriending a stray that captures her heart. A touching story appealing to animal lovers and portraying the true meaning of family and the thankfulness it instills.

How intentional are you about exercising gratitude each day? Imagine you could put on a magical pair of glasses with “lenses of gratitude.” What you see would not change, but how you see it would be a radical difference. Johns shares benefits and practical habits that can lead you to identifying more joy all around. Gratitude can lead to thoughts of positivity, better decision making and an overall healthier you. Pair this with a gratitude journal for a personal connection on your journey.

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The Lady, the Lion and 75 Years of Glitter

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ARTICLE BY BUD HOLLADAY PHOTOGRAPHY BY PIXEL PERFECT ROSE

Lisa Dubberley, husband Darren, and daughter Alle McKinney

Lisa and her daughter, Alle

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Imagine a local jewelry store where you can browse among nearly a century of family history, purchase the promise of a lifetime, admire Texan and African wildlife specimens (professionally culled for healthy herd management) and select your favorite something from a fabulous collection of women’s fashion, all under a shiny pressed tin ceiling. There’s even a 9-stool soda fountain in the corner. This is Beasley's Jewelry & Boutique, today owned and operated by the third and fourth generations of the family that first opened the doors in 1948 at 177 West Main Street in Old Downtown Lewisville. This is the story told by one of those generations. Little Lisa was a bright-eyed eight-year-old who may have served coffee to your parents at the store’s soda fountain in the 1960s. Or she could have been the talented kid who expertly wrapped a gift you once received. Working at the store was something little Lisa loved, never a chore. Today, as she prepares her own daughter, fourth generation Alle McKinney, to take over the store, Lisa Dubberley spared time to share how things got started and expand on the family beliefs and values that remain core to their everyday operation. “I never spent Saturdays hanging out at the lake. Every day after school I was at the store, learning what the grownups did. This store was my passion, even at that age. I always loved people.” She

followed that up with a big smile and a special look. “Our family rules were laid out early: Live a decent life and enjoy it.” She added, “I never went to college. My dad was a graduate. We were all plenty smart. But I loved this store and what we were doing here. There were plenty of offers for school but I chose to stay here.” Lisa explained that “Grandpa” was a hard worker with an eye for the future. Grandpa Tom Beasley and his wife Mildred came from Monroe, Louisiana to open a clock repair shop in Oak Cliff. “He could build or repair anything,” Lisa recalls. “Grandad always told us that if we just paid attention to how things came apart, they would go back the same way. That made it sound kind of simple.” In 1948, Tom and a few buddies moved over to Lewisville and built the Beasley store by hand. And after a few years of buying, selling and trading, they purchased the space of Kings Drugstore to complete where Beasley's Jewelry resides today. The brick, the ceilings, and most of the interior today remain how it was laid out. And you can still enjoy a hot coffee at the old-fashioned fountain. About those wildlife trophies: Lisa says that was her mother’s idea. Lisa's dad, Norman Zuspan, met with a “Coffee Club” most mornings at the fountain near the back of the store and the fellows went on regular big game hunts which only selected aging or infirm animals and the meat was given to local families. In 1978, Lisa's mom, Mrs. Martha Zuspan, told her husband he would have to take the trophies to the store. Later, there was even room for a boutique collection of women clothing, which came in 2008. But Owner, Operator, Buyer and Chief Salesperson Lisa makes clear that jewelry is the main attraction. But she wants visitors to have fun and enjoy their stop. There are about 3,500 retail jewelry stores in Texas. Unlike many of those, Beasley's Jewelry & Boutique does no

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TV or radio advertising. Lisa says she depends on satisfied customers to keep the business healthy. “Word of mouth has built us. I always make sure our people know that our job is to know our product and create a relationship, not just sell an item.” According to Lisa, Beasley's Jewelry & Boutique has very few returns. Their practice of working with the customer to find the prettiest thing for $100 or $1000 and not pushing for a quick sale

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builds confidence in the product and the store associates (prices can range from $25 to upwards of $15k - $520k). What is the most amazing thing about buying jewelry from Beasley's Jewelry & Boutique? Lisa's store employees do not work on sales commission. Everyone is paid a salary. Beasley's customers are buying on trust, product knowledge, and personal choice. And maybe a cup of coffee. And that’s done the job for 75 years.

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Christian Community Action I recently toured the headquarters of Christian Community Action (CCA). It was yet another non-profit on my list to tour as I recently became Editor of Cross Timbers Lifestyle magazine. I expected big things from this non-profit that I had heard so much praise about. But I didn’t expect a stack of Pokemon cards to stir me so deeply.

SANDRA SAID IT BEGAN WITH FISH Sandra Sims, Corporate Relations Manager at CCA, welcomed me warmly to the administration office and our tour began promptly.

Down to the Community Room she took me and told me a story that began with fish. Seven members of a bible study began CCA, mere strangers but with a common goal, to give those struggling “fish to eat”— but to also teach them how to fish. “Dignity,” Sandra explained. “It comes into everything we’ve done. When I'm thinking of our Angels,” she said, referring to all who entered CCA’s doors for help. “I am thinking that it has taken them a lot to walk through that door. And who are we to judge them? Because we're all just one accident away from the same situation.

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It could be medical, a job loss, a marriage. So why wouldn't we try to treat you with dignity? We're not giving them a handout, we're gonna give them a hand-up.” And the hand-up begins with the three Rs. Sandra explained the three R’s of CCA as we strolled through the large Community Room. The room stretched wide and long, dividers stood half away drawn to separate the room into smaller ones. Several white boards, and countless tables and chairs sprinkled the different sections of the room. Vocabulary and alphabet signs in Spanish and English covered the walls. The first R, Rescue, includes all things needed immediately: rent, utility and food. The second R, Relief, is their backto-school programs, feeding kids in the summer, and Christmas. Before school starts in the fall, the kids of CCA swarm Old Navy and pick out two new precious school outfits, a backpack, and school supplies. Last summer they gave over 62,000 meals to kids in need over summer break, hand-delivered to their home. And then, Christmas. The parents send in their childs’ wish lists and CCA does their best to provide exactly those things, including wrapping paper, handmade stockings, stocking stuffers, Bibles and devotionals. Sandra ran her fingers over one of the tables lining the wall. On Mondays, the seniors, or “Golden Angels”, shop at the food pantry, eat a hot meal, play Bingo, and attend classes with the rest of the adults. Classes cover everything from GED, ESL, computer knowledge, “how to create a business” and “job readiness”. They compose the final R, restoration. The room was indeed large, but there were so many components. How was all of this going on in this one location with all the staff I had seen so far? I asked Sandra who was teaching these classes. The answer was volunteers, from retired teachers to Truist Bank. I was impressed with how much they did, CCA seemed to stretch so far and so wide. Next was the counseling room, a tiny peaceful room. The boardroom came next, lined with posters showcasing shy smiles and families grasping each others’ hands. Each poster headlined a core

value, “trust”, “diversity”, “dignity”, “servant spirit”, “integrity”, and “excellence”. “And hopefully, that is what we do,” Sandra continued, “the important thing with these is that these are some of our Angels saying in their own words how we demonstrated that core value to them. We can say that we do these things, but when somebody can show or say that we are, and that's how they felt, then that makes all the difference.”

SOMETIMES YOU CANNOT PRAY, YOU CANNOT THINK Rectangles of stained glass sat in the doors of the prayer room down the hall, doors open for any who were in need. A few pews lined the room, a stack of Spanish Bibles splayed invitingly on the table in the back of the room. Scriptures in gold frames were mounted on the walls. But at the front of the small square room, a dim light illuminated the grand Bible resting on a table. It made all the difference, seeing this room amongst the hustle and bustle of the CCA serving each other. “Sometimes you cannot pray, you cannot think. Life gets so hard and then you walk into this… and you don't have to have the words, it’s him hearing your heart.” Sandra pressed her lips together and nodded. She really seemed to understand this room, what it held and what it stood for, “It's my favorite part of our whole building.” We wound our way through the offices to the storage room, staff members smiling and greeting everyone as we passed. Inside the storage room, stacks of Barbies awaited eager hands come this Christmas and a giant wreath hung from the wall. The food pantry felt like a regular store with full shelves of dry goods, breads, drinks, and fruits and vegetables. On Fridays, volunteers take all perishable items to feed the homeless, ensuring nothing goes to waste, Sandra said. In the rooms off of the food pantry, crates of dry goods were stacked to the ceiling. Workers with smiles and forklifts were replenishing and sorting food all around me. A clipboard swung from a nail on a wall next to me,

“It has taken them a lot to walk through that

door. So why wouldn’t

we try to treat you with

dignity? We’re not giving them a handout, we’re gonna give them a hand-up.”

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checking in all supplies that came in or out. “90,000 pounds - dry goods”, it read. I blinked, this place felt bottomless. So much time, money, food, supplies, toys, love and care and so many volunteers and staff, and yet still the need was growing. CCA seemed to be giving and giving and never falters in strength or warmth, always replenishing from the One who never grows weary.

THE WORST THING I CAN DO IS FEED SOMEBODY A broad-shouldered young man was busy near us, plastic bag in hand. He dropped a few water bottles into the bag as Sandra pulled him aside to talk to us. Colin, was his name, a former Amazon worker who had recently started in the CCA food pantry. His eyes were warm as I asked about his work, he reached down into the pocket of his cargo shorts and pulled out a handful of Pokemon cards. “I want them to remember when they grow up, ‘Oh, we went to a weird grocery store, not to a food bank.’ I had to go to a food bank and shelters when I was a kid with my mom. I just want the kids and families to have the experience with dignity.”

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He held up his grocery bag full of sandwiches and water bottles, “[What] I love the most [about working] here is pretty much the worst thing I can do is feed somebody. That's what we're doing now, just putting a lunch together. We have some regulars who come in. We never turn anyone away.” Walking down the sidewalk as my tour came to a close, my mind was reeling with information. So many facets, so comprehensive, so holistic. A mom was loading groceries into the back of her minivan, her two children hovering near her. I walked by them and smiled, “I like your Pokemon card.” Sandra directed me to a white stone statue of Jesus near the door, his arms spread in blessing over all who walked under him. “The most amazing thing I ever saw,” Sandra said quietly, eyes bright, “is a homeless man came by with one of the bottles of water that he received and he washed Jesus' feet.” she nodded, personally stricken by the memory. Something heavy was placed on my chest at the sight of this unadorned statue of Jesus, blessing this simple sidewalk in Lewisville. And the blessings surely were there.

“You can’t walk in and not feel a sense of peace that ‘Lord, I’m doing what you want me to do.’ ”

Sandra's role, she explained, included talking to businesses, chambers and anyone who would listen in the 30-second time frame she had to speak at a podium. But here at the hub of CCA, she positively gushed. She rattled off information with passion, sharing hellos and smiles with every passerby in the hallway, she hardly ever stopped for breath. “You can't walk in and not feel a sense of peace that ‘Lord, I'm doing what you want me to do.’ I don't have to be the largest Christian, I don't need the

show. It's about giving them their dignity. They don't have to know my name, it doesn't come back to me at the end. I just want to help.”

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Día de los Muertos

LEWIS VILLE THRIVE, 1950 S . VA L L E Y PA R K WAY L E WI S V I L L E , T X 7 5 0 6 7 | 5 :0 0 P M Celebrate Día de los Muertos with your community this year at Lewisville Thrive! Stop by for two hours of food, music, dance, and celebration! Whether you've celebrated before or know nothing of the holiday, this event is for everyone! Bring a picture of a loved one or an offering to add to our community ofrenda and learn about this beautiful celebration of remembrance. NOV E M BE R 4 T H

The Great Punkin' Chunkin' Competition

MEMOR IAL PARK | 10:00 AM Celebrate Fall with Lewisville Thrive by sending some old pumpkins flying at their first-ever Great Punkin' Chunkin' Competition. Individuals or families will build their own trebuchet and test their devices by chunkin' punkin's across Memorial Park! Prizes for the best decorated and furthest pumpkin will be provided! NOV E M BE R 4 T H

ICC Japanese Fall Festival 2023

IN TERN ATION AL CHR ISTIAN C H UR C H F LOWE R MO UND | 3:0 0 P M This festival is a come-and-go event that gives you and the family a chance to learn more about Japanese culture! The festival includes music, delicious Japanese food, and Japanese games such as Yo-Yo fishing, raffle prizes, ring toss, scoop anything, face painting, a photo booth and more! NOV E M BE R 4 T H

Chalk the Walk Art Contest

H ERITAG E PAR K 600 S PIN KS R D. | 1 2:0 0 P M In honor of November Arts Month, Chalk the Walk will take place at Heritage Park and all ages and levels of artists are able to participate. Prizes and awards will be given for the most inspiring, most unique, and best fall-inspired masterpiece. Register now at flower-mound.com. NOV E M BE R 5T H

Veterans Day Ceremony

FLOWER MOUN D HIG H S CHOO L F O OT B A L L STA DI UM | 1 :0 0 P M The Town of the Flower Mound will host its annual Veterans Day Ceremony! Bring the family for a picnic from 1 to 2 p.m. with free hot dogs, cake, and lemonade, followed by the ceremony at 2 p.m. featuring local Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and ROTC units parade in uniform before the veterans. NOVE M BE R 1 0 T H

Veterans Day Relay

COMMUN ITY ACTIVITY CEN TER , 1 20 0 G E R AULT R OA D | 9 :0 0 A M Join the 10th annual Veterans Day Relay Run where veterans and their family members will follow a 32-mile course throughout Flower Mound. Each relay runner will run approximately one to two-mile sections, commemorating our nation’s veterans and their service by carrying the American flag. The course will start and end at the Flower Mound Community Activity Center. NOV E M BE R 1 1 T H

Dorothy's Dash 5K Run & Kid's K

BAKERS FIELD PAR K, 1201 DUN CA N L A NE | 8 :0 0 A M Help the Town commemorate Dorothy’s battle with MS by participating in the annual Dorothy’s Dash 5K race and Kid’s K. To view the course map, get directions to the race, or for information about volunteering for this event, please visit the Dorothy’s Dash website. Dorothy's Dash net proceeds will benefit the Texas Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, in honor of Dorothy Walkup.

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Tri-Town Amazing Race

DOUBLETREE RAN CH PARK , 31 0 H I G H L A ND V I L L AG E R D. | 9 :0 0 A M Come out and join us for the annual Tri-Town Amazing Race. Eleven pit-stop challenges will be offered throughout Flower Mound, Highland Village, and Lewisville. Each pit stop will provide physical and/or mental challenges to encourage team bonding. Prizes will also be awarded to the top finishing teams! Let's run! NOV E M BE R 1 8T H

Our Village Glows Christmas Tree Lighting

THE S HOPS AT HIG HLAN D V I L L AG E | 5 :30 P M Join the Shops at Highland Village for Our Village Glows, a festive community event that features the lighting of a 60-foot Christmas tree and light show themed “Let it Glow! Holiday Light Show Spectacular.” The event includes musical entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides, face-painting, cookie decorating, ornament making and Santa’s arrival. NOV E M BE R 1 8T H

Duke Carillo Foundation "Live Like Duke" Benefit

CIR CLE R RAN CH | 6:30 PM Join Circle R Ranch and the Duke Carillo Foundation for a night of fun, music and giving back to the families of those who serve us in the military. Dress in your favorite western attire for a fantastic night featuring live music by the Breckenridge Band, BBQ, an open bar and dancing! N OV E M BE R 24TH - 27TH

River Walk Pumpkin Drop

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Market Days at Circle R Ranch

THE RIVER WALK FLOW ER MO UND | 5 :0 0 A M Drop off your old pumpkins at the River Walk to feed the animals at Permaculture Pastures! In 2022, we collected over 40,000 lbs of pumpkins. Our goal this year is 100,000 lbs to feed our animals and the animals of 5 neighboring farms for 3 months. Can you help us??

CIR CLE R RAN CH | 10:00 A M Twice a year, Market Days opens Saturday and Sunday offering the opportunity to shop with over 50 local vendors. There will be food vendors, alcoholic beverages and activities for the kids such as pony rides, a maze, face painting, a petting zoo, wagon rides, family photos, and more!

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