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Home Sweet Frisco HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS, AND THERE IS PLENTY OF HEART-FELT FRISCO RESIDENTS, WOULDN'T YOU AGREE? I begin sounding almost like a broken record mentioning the rapid growth our city is experiencing month-after-month, but ask any real estate agent or notice the construction projects going on, and they will tell you, it really is! In this edition you will be introduced to a Frisco home intricately designed by a premiere DFW Designer, Traci Connell Interiors. Traci worked with one of our fellow Frisco residents on creating a beautiful, airy home, with vibrant colors, topped off with a wine room you'd find in California. You'll have to take a look! Our Frisco Fine Art members never cease to keep impressing us with their whimsical paintings. In this edition, you will be introduced to a few of these artists, their stories, inspirations and a close look at one of their paintings. The art pieces would make a great addition into our homes.
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to build homes to have when they arrive back home, sweet home, and worked with families in Frisco and surrounding cities to arrive at their design visions. No matter what you see inside Frisco homes, be it art pieces of added touches from designers, we have some of the best homes in the metroplex. As always, remember what "home' really means - spending time with family, friends and fellow neighbors.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2018
FEATURES 16 Luxury You Can Live In Newman Village Home Interior
20 Frisco Fine Art Paintings for the Heart & Home
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24 Detroit Deep Pan Comes To Frisco Motor City Pizza at MASH’D
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Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Open House
24 Culinary Creations 30 Financial Buzz 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts
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AROUND TOWN
WORKSHOP: THE BUSINESS OF ART THE ART OF BUSINESS
their skills and win prizes and trophies. In addition to parts, equipment, memorabilia, supplies, and
Mentor and fine artist Marty Ruiz is working
demonstrations being available, there will also be
together with Frisco Fine Art to put together a
a presentation by well-known artists and designers
workshop to help your business navigate through
on Friday and Saturday. Afterwards, there will be
the art world. This light-hearted, but informative
autograph signings and Q&A from the audience.
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ther develop marketing and presentation skills. This workshop is a small group experience so everything is interactive and divided into 3 50 minute sections. There will also be a special guest at the workshop - Alfonso Quiroz who has worked with Disney Animation and multiple artists. He will talk about art technology. Seating is limited, so hurry up and purchase your ticket. To register or for more information, go to: http://friscofineart.com/classes
FRISCO COLLEGE BASEBALL CLASSIC On the weekend of March 2 - 4, Frisco will host one of the biggest events in college baseball outside of the College World Series in Omaha - the Frisco College Baseball Classic! The weekend tournament will have two games per day with each team playing the other three teams in a round robin format. The four teams par-
ARTS IN THE SQUARE
ticipating in this year’s classic are: Texas A&M University,
All art lovers will want to come out to Arts in
Louisiana Tech University, University of California -
the Square. The event will take place from March
Berkeley, and Baylor University. Together, these four
24 -25, 2018 in the Frisco Square. Categories for
teams have 2 National Championships, 14 College
artists to compete in are as follows: Wood, Fine
World Series Appearances, 70 NCAA Postseason
Arts/Graphics, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal,
Appearances, over 8,800 wins, and more than 700 MLB
Pottery, Textiles, Photography, and Miscellaneous.
Draft Picks. The game times are as follows: 4 P.M. and
Visitors will have the opportunity to sit and relax by
7:30 P.M. on Friday and Saturday and Noon and 3:30
Simpson Plaza, listen to local musicians, participate
P.M. on Sunday. The Baseball Classic will be held at Dr.
in interactive art activities, eat and drink delicious
Pepper Ballpark. For ticket prices and other information,
food and spirits from the variety of award-winning
go to: https://www.friscoclassic.com/tickets
restaurants, and watch and observe incredible art.
TEXAS PINBALL FESTIVAL The annual Texas Pinball Festival is returning to Frisco! Guests from all over the world come to the largest festival of its kind. Running from March 16 18, all throughout the day, the Texas Pinball Festival will feature more than 400 new and vintage pinball machines. Visitors will also be able to play classic
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ments you’d like to see included in our Around Town
Both children and adults alike can compete in pin-
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Living Room
SOME OF THE MOST DECADENT HOMES IN THE DALLAS/
with darker color schemes such as dark browns and an Old World
FT WORTH METROPLEX ARE LOCATED WITHIN THE FRISCO
design feel. For their Frisco home, they wanted to lighten areas up.
NEIGHBORHOODS.THERE ARE MANY OPTIONS TO DECORATE
Traci Connell Interiors implemented brighter colors to lighten the
THESE HOMES, BE IT DIY SHOPPING, OR USING PROFESSIONAL
home. Traci even mentioned they were bold and allowed her to use
INTERIOR DESIGNERS, SUCH AS TRACI CONNELL INTERIORS.
colors such as Cobalt Blue and Tangerine Orange in certain areas
Traci Connell is an experienced and quality designer that has dec-
throughout the home.
orated homes throughout the DFW area, including Frisco. In fact, in
She designed a true chef's kitchen for them including and open
the earlier years of her career, she had a strong presence in Frisco
floor plan into the living space, Quartzite counters, beautiful subway
neighborhoods like Starwood, Chapel Creek, and Newman Village
tiling and white cabinetry.
just to name a few. Her firm also worked on completing a show house at the Hills of Kingwood. In this home nestled in the Frisco neighborhood of Newman Village, Traci created gorgeous results for a married Frisco couple.
This is a home that showcases many of the home design trends for 2018. I asked Traci some other trending designs homeowners can choose from and she shared with me a few:
Traci worked with the homeowners from start to completion. She
Wall coverings - be it tiles, wallpaper or art, this is very popular to
met with the home's architect, realtor and builder to make sure the
place in homes, especially in areas such as Master Bedrooms and
home design went hand-in-hand with the construction. The home-
Powder rooms.
owner's request was for a contemporary home with a little bit of modern-traditional elements added. The homeowners visions were met within the home design fin-
Contrast of Black & White in areas such as the Kitchen - implementing black plumbing fixtures, black lighting fixtures and offsetting them with natural wood for the kitchen cabinets.
ishes. One of the homeowners for example requested they have a
Family-Friendly spaces - Using Quartz counters as opposed to
wine room. The couple spends ample time in places such as Napa
Marble. Quartz is less likely to have etching, stains, etc. Furnishings
Valley, California wine tasting and collecting. They wanted this hobby
that are water repellent in case of spills.
to be included somewhere in the home. Traci created a detailed and functional wine room. Another request was to create a light and airy feeling throughout the home. Traci mentioned that the couple had come from a house
Whichever home design you want, Traci Connell Interiors will work with each homeowner on their vision and create beautiful results. To contact Traci, visit her website at: https://traciconnellinteriors.com/ or call 972.523.6157. March 2018 | Frisco Life
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JOAQUINA DALLAS, TEXAS ARTIST JOAQUINA - DALLAS, TEXAS ART IS LEADING THE WAY REPRESENTING A NUMBER OF TALENTED ARTISTS.
FRISCO IS EXCITED TO SEE THE ARTS GROW EACH YEAR AND FRISCO FINE
ARTICLE KRISTI ANDERSON
PAINTINGS FOR THE HEART & HOME
RISCO FINE AR
“Blue Mirage” 60 x 48 | Oil on Canvas
I was brought up on the sunny white sand beaches of Alicante, Spain, surrounded by the beauty of creation and the sounds of gentle waves and gliding white sea gulls along this picturesque Mediterranean beach. When I least expected it, I met and married an adventurous New Yorker who swept me off to foreign lands. As missionaries we were led to go to Indonesia and Japan to share God's love and help the needy for 17 eventful years. In Japan I worked for years on a film production project creating and sewing costumes. I thoroughly enjoyed myself because there among needles, threads and sewing machines I discovered a creative side I didn't know I had. My life journey then led me to live 11 years in Mexico surrounded by a most colorful culture and folklore. While in there we served and assisted three orphanages, a home for the elderly, a children's hospital with cancer patients and also low income families. It was in Mexico I began painting with acrylics as a hobby. As the years passed my favorite pastime evolved into a lifestyle and passion. In 2010 I moved to the United States where I continued to paint using various styles and techniques. Gradually the textured technique of using gesso captured my imagination and my creativity blossomed on canvas. I enjoy this style immensely and the feedback of my clients and friends confirmed my leanings. Although I continue to explore the endless art fallen in love with the lifelike dimension of textured painting. forms and techniques, I have My heart's desire is to create colorful pieces that express my love for color and originality. I create original pieces, replicas or I can customize any of my paintings with different colors to match your color palette. As I served many years abroad helping others I have decided to continue supporting needy causes. A good portion of the proceeds of each painting I sell will be donated to an orphanage we worked with for 11 years in Mexico, "Al Abrigo de Dios". I look forward to being able to brighten up your homes and lives with my artwork.
“Rocas Marinas” 48 x 60 | Mixed Media
“Candy Jar” 30 x 24 | Oil on Canvas
JESSICAN M. CHAIX
GEORGE A. GONAZALEZ
DALLAS, TEXAS
DALLAS, TEXAS
ARTIST JESSICAN M. CHAIX - DALLAS, TEXAS
ARTIST GEORGE A. GONAZALEZ - DALLAS, TEXAS
Jessica was introduced to the arts at a very young age
Richness, elegance, creative diversity, and emotional
in her hometown school in Chihuahua, Mexico. Early
characterization are the hallmarks of this Texas artist born
on, she began experimenting with a variety of painting
in 1966. When combined with his dramatic use of lighting,
and drawing techniques. As a young artist, she moved
shadow, and color, his canvases quickly create a mood
to Monterrey to more deeply pursue her interests in the
of gentle and vivid emotions. Even more significant is Mr.
arts. She earned a bachelor’s degree at the Instituto
Gonzalez’s sense of detail, not only in the realism of his
Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, while
subject matter, but in the attention he takes to prepare his
simultaneously continuing her artistic studies.
canvases and panels. Primarily self-taught, Mr. Gonzalez
In 2001, she moved to Dallas to expand her art skills, experiment with different techniques, materials, textures and search for personal growth as an artist. Since moving to Texas, Jessica
has gained invaluable experience through extensive book studies and by attending museums. Mr. Gonzalez’s paintings, created in oil have won
has been featured in multiple art exhibitions and has been
numerous
awards
including
the
Grand
Prize
in
recognized by local and international organizations as an artist
International Artist Magazine’s Still Life Competition
showcasing her multi-cultural background and experiences
2002 and Finalist in the 2006 Competition. He was
in her artwork. To this day, Jessica continues to explore and
accepted into the traveling museum exhibition, “The
experiment with new techniques, allowing her to refine her
New Reality: The Frontier of Realism in the 21st Century.”
personal style and differentiate herself in the artist community.
This exhibition was displayed in 10-15 museums across
“My work is my greatest fulfillment. Each piece is a new
the country from 2008-2011. In the twenty years that he
opportunity to create a unique experience while opening myself
has been painting professionally, he has held a number
up to the world in different ways. Inspiration is everywhere,
of one-man and group shows, and has developed a fol-
ready for me to see it and begin creating. Forms, colors, bal-
lowing of private collectors and admirers throughout the
ance, textures, mixing all these results in a fascinating fusion."
United States and Europe.
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FRISCO FINE ART
(CON TI N U ED)
“Dallas, Flag, Pegasus” 36 x 36 | Mixed Media
MARK ANDREW ALLEN LOS ANGELES MARK ANDREW ALLEN - LOS ANGELES
“Lifegiver” 18 x 36 | Oil on Board
“Odeleit” 48 x 48 | Mixed Media
H. C. ZACHARY
HOPE HARRISON
ABILENE, TEXAS
FRISCO, TEXAS
H. C. ZACHARY - ABILENE, TEXAS
HOPE HARRISON - FRISCO, TEXAS
"My work is a culmination of many
What does art of a man whose life is just
"I specialize in glaze and multiple
years of painting. My urban pop expres-
as influenced by rodeos as it is by business
levels of enamel pieces, which take 3-4
sionist work is created by sifting through
meetings look like? The experiences of H.
weeks to completion. I am inspired by
materials in everyday life to find just the
C. Zachary have shaped and perfected
my love for the water, nature and my
right imagery that connects to estab-
his skills with brush and canvas through
appreciation of the Native American
lish a particular narrative. I attempt to
the decades. Although his collection is a
Indian. It's a beautiful thing when you
define who we are in society today by
product of Zachry's experiences, you'll find
realize what you are called to do in this
using the language of urban street art
it oddly reflective of your own life - places
life and actually pursue it."
and blending my background of typog-
you've been, people you've met, days long
raphy, mixed media collage, abstract
past. We may only live once, but his painting
expressionism, and cubism."
brings the past and future together, allowing you to relive yesterday's experiences and look forward to tomorrow's journeys.
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CULINARY CREATIONS
Motor City Pizza
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CULINARY CREATIONS
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Frisco! Are you ready to experience a little "Motor City" of Detroit in our very own hometown? All you have to do is head down to Mash'd - the high-energy American restaurant located at 401 Preston Rd to taste test The mouth-watering Motor City Pizza. You may have seen this gem of a pizza on our Facebook pages already; let's dive into this deep dish treat, shall we? First, this is not just any run of the mill pizza. In fact, it took Mash'd co-owner and fellow Frisco resident, David Kazarian alongside, celebrity chef and the coined, "Pizza Guy", Peter Reinhart, spending weeks in the kitchen trying to come up with the perfect recipe. David Kazarian: “The Motor City Pizza is a culinary collective effort driven by passion and love. Our guests really really love it…and that’s what matters!” Once they knew they found the right combination, they added it to the Mash'd menu. The Motor City Pizza stands apart from other pizza recipes because they use all organic ingredients, including Wisconsin Brick Cheese, DiNapoli tomatoes and 100% Central Milling Organic Mash'd Scene
Flour. The process in making this pizza is another reason it offers a taste wanting you to come back for more. The pizza dough goes through a forty-eight hour fermentation process, and during
“The Motor City Pizza is a culinary collective effort driven by passion
dough before baking. This helps give the pizza crispy baked cheese around the entire edges. This, coincidentally is called, "Frico". Peter Reinhart: “We did it. Now THIS is the
and love. Our guests really really
best pizza I’ve ever tasted.”
love it…and that’s what matters!”
to your table served on a board that was
“It’s the special touches that you have to appreciate, for example the pizza arrives to your table served on a board that was designed and crafted by a local artist.” 26
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It's the special touches that you have to appreciate, for example the pizza arrives designed and crafted by a local artist. Their kitchen doesn't just stop at pizza. Mash'd also offers a number of other madefrom-scratch tasty selections, be it their Chicken & Biscuits, Bootleg Ribs, or Rustic Salad to name just a few. Their high-energy atmosphere with music playing, flat screen tv's, refreshing cocktails, including their famous Moonshine infusions with freshly squeezed juices that are made daily. They even have a designated, "Moonshine Shed" area in the restaurant to enjoy them. Come visit Mash'd to taste The Motor City Pizza and other menu items. See you there, Frisco!
Painting The Town
CERTAPRO PAINTERS OF FRISCO Gary & Tina Barton
House Painted By CertaPro Painters House Painted By CertaPro Painters
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CertaPro Painters Team at Toyota Stadium
CertaPro Painters Owners, Gary & Tina Barton & Family
ANY PROFESSIONAL PAINTING COMPANY CAN TAKE A
community charity events such as golf tournaments, 5k’s, local
CAN OF PAINT, PAINT BRUSHES AND PAINT YOUR HOUSE
schools and fundraising events.
OR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. With CertaPro Painters® of
They pride themselves in being a family first, family-oriented
Frisco, you get more than just a paint job. They make sure to pro-
company. Having been owners now for over five years, they find
vide added value to your paint project.
joy in helping families beyond the paint on the walls. They find
Owners, Gary and Tina Barton know that as a family-owned and
passion in helping make a difference in families lives.
customer-oriented business, they can’t survive ‘just painting’. From
When the paint brushes are down, they enjoy spending time
the beginning of starting this business, they have always said that
with family and friends. Their family includes a daughter (a Junior
their goal is to earn your repeat business and your future referral.
in college) and a son (a Senior in high school), and their husky
From the initial estimate until the final pride walk, everyone you
Maverick. They attend church each week at Chase Oaks Church
work with embraces the company motto “Our purpose is to not just
at Sloan Creek Campus. Activities they enjoy as a family include
paint your home or business but to make a meaning difference in
playing games, traveling and watching movies.
the families we serve. It might seem crazy but we desire to witness
If you’re in the search of a home or business painting company,
a sea of thriving families all around us.” And everyone on their team
you can’t go wrong with CertaPro Painters of Frisco. And, if you
follows their corporate process that promotes integrity, quality and
need a suggestion on color selection, I asked them what paint
customer service at its highest. As a company, they will always
colors they find go the best in homes this year, Gary stated: “I like
have integrity and do the right thing. And they strive to be a good
Sherwin Williams City Scape for exteriors and Repose Gray and
neighbor in the communities they serve.
Agreeable Gray with Alabaster for the trim on interiors.”
In addition to serving their customers with the utmost care,
CertaPro Painters of Frisco has completed hundreds of proj-
CertaPro Painters is also proudly involved with the charity, Homes
ects in homes around Frisco, and created a lot of value add to the
for Our Troops. This non-for profit was designed to build special
curb appeals in our city. If you’re looking for a customer-centered
mortgage-free homes for injured Veterans Post 9/11. This enables
painting company, contact CertaPro Painters at: HYPERLINK
them to rebuild their lives at home. CertaPro Painters has made a
“https://www.google.com/search?q=certapro+painters+-
huge impact in the lives of our injured veterans. To date, they have
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raised over $569,650 and completed over 44 home builds all over
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the country. In addition, Gary and Tina generously support local
sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8”(214) 383-0565.
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FINANCIAL BUZZ
ARTICLE CLINT BEDSOLE | PHOTOGRAPHY RICHARD DALTON
HOW TO LOWER
YOUR PROPERTY TAXES
THERE IS PROBABLY NOT ANOTHER CITY IN TEXAS WHO
That is why your taxes go up, but your school has less. The State
HAS SEEN SUCH RAPIDLY INCREASING PROPERTY VALUES
needs to step back up to its traditional level of contribution. That
AS FRISCO – AND RAPIDLY GROWING TAXES WITH IT. We
is why I am running for State Representative. It can be done. I am
were among the first to get hit with what is now sweeping almost
optimistic, and I have good reason to be.
every city in Texas.
You might say I was born optimistic. Many people do not know this
You know you are paying more, but you might be surprised to find
about me, but as a child, I was a ward of the Texas Child Protective
out why. About half of your property taxes go to schools. But that
Services system. I lived in a variety of foster homes. Until I was eight,
doesn’t mean Frisco schools have benefited at all from the new tax
I dreamed of the life other kids had, living with one mother and one
revenue. In fact, Frisco ISD has absorbed $125 million in cuts in just
father in a loving home. Thank God my dream came true. For some
the last six years!
kids, the agony goes on longer and leaves deep scars.
The main culprit is “Robin Hood”, which was passed in 1993 when
Fortunately, tribulations make you tough. As an adult, I became
Frisco was just a few thousand people. We here in Frisco know how
part of the Military Intelligence Battalion of the US Army Reserves.
much Robin Hood takes. The tab is over $108 million. Some might
Tough experiences prepared me for the challenges of my life. In
say that’s lucky because some school districts have lost more than
building my successful business and getting elected to Co-Serve,
a billion. How is this possible for school districts like Frisco to lose
that toughness came in handy.
$125 million, despite skyrocketing property values? Where is all the money going? Not where you think it is.
Today, Texas has two huge problems: Schools and taxes. We kicked them down the road and now we cannot anymore. I pledge to
There are three funding sources to supplement poor schools - it’s
fix the property tax problem, or I would not run again. I will let some-
like a three-legged stool. The first leg is Robin Hood. That is way up;
one else try. The future of our kids and our state are too important to
you know that! Second is the Texas Lottery. It also just set a record
allow ego and political ambition get in the way.
for revenues. But the third leg is Texas’ General Fund. That leg is so short the stool is falling over. 30
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Clint Bedsole, Frisco business owner, Co-Serve Board Member and Republican candidate for State Representative.
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MARCH
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR featuring a lively performance by pop-
1-4TH
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LONE STAR CONFERENCE MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
FREESTYLE BUILD A BUNTING™ WORKSHOP
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Dr. Pepper Arena
Have you ever want to learn how to cre-
RED CARPET GRAND OPENING!
At the Dr. Pepper Arena on March 1 - 4,
ate a bunting banner? If so, the Freestyle
Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center
the Lone Star Conference Men’s and
Build a Bunting Workshop is for you! This
JOIN US FOR OUR RED CARPET
Women’s Basketball Championship takes
workshop will be on Thursday, March 8
GRAND OPENING! at Beverly Hills
place. A total of 14 games will be held
from 7 - 10 P.M. at Brookielynn’s Bunga-
Rejuvenation Center in Frisco: 5355
over the four-day period. The top eight
low. Bunting banners can be used for:
Dallas Pkwy Suite 620, Frisco, TX 75034
men and women teams will compete in
Offices, Weddings, Classrooms, Baby
Cocktail attire required, RSVP re-
accordance with the LSC regular-season
Rooms, Baby and Bridal Showers, and
quired by March 25th to:
standings. The winners will get bids into
more! To register, visit: https://www.
(469) 353-8821
the NCAA Division II tournament.
eventbrite.com/e/10-free-style-build-
The Red Carpet Night will include:
a-buntingtm-workshop-tickets-
-Celebrity appearances
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-wine and hors d'oeuvres
4 MOVIE MAGIC Church Street Auditorium
Brookielynn's Bungalow
ular country music star, Jake Owen.
-exclusive specials
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If your family loves movies, you have to
FAMILY ORIGAMI NIGHT
come to Movie Magic. On March 4 from
Frisco Public Library
4 - 5:30 P.M., the Odyssues Chamber
If your family is interested in origami,
Orchestra will bring together favorite
you have to come check out Family
movie themes such as Lord of the Rings,
Origami Night on March 14 from 7 -
Star Trek, Frozen, Star Wars, and many
8:30 P.M. This is an opportunity for
more. There will also be a side-by-side
the family to be introduced to the art
performance by members of the Greater
of origami. It will be held at the Fris-
North Texas Youth Orchestra.
co Public Library in the McCallum
-live demo
Room on the 4th floor. To register vis-
7-10TH CONFERENCE USA MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS Ford Center at The Star
The 2018 C-USA Basketball Champi-
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it: http://www.friscolibrary.com
24 DEEP IN THE HEART OF COLLIN COUNTY BLACK TIE GALA The Star in Frisco
onships are coming to Frisco! Spon-
Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin
sored by Baylor Scott and White Sports
County, an organization that provides
Therapy & Research at The Star, there
safety, healing and justice to children
will be 22 games - 11 women’s and 11
victimized by abuse and neglect of
We are always accepting submissions
men’s. The tournament will take place
Collin County will host its annual
for events you'd like to see included
at the Ford Center on March 7 - 10. The
gala to raise much needed funds for
in our Calendar section. Submissions
conference champs will get a bid into
neglected children in the community.
are accepted via the Contact Us tab
the NCAA Championship.
This will be held at The Star in Frisco,
at FriscoLifePubs.com.
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TURN THE PAGE
Write Your Best Next Chapter With Us
MEET ANNETTE STAATZ, A FARM GIRL AT HEART WHO ENJOYS HER VIEW OF THE TREES AND ALL OF NATURE’S BOUNTIES. Annette and her husband of 55 years made a good life raising Ayrshire dairy cattle and champion Appaloosas. When their retirement years arrived, she couldn’t convince him to give up his garden or pool. Then a sudden illness took his life and Annette found herself alone in a fog. After her son introduced her to Parkview in Frisco, she decided to turn the page. Now she’s writing her best next chapter in an extraordinary community of friends. “I thought, you know, if this is going to be my life from now on, I’m going to make it a darn good one.” – Annette Staatz, resident of Parkview in Frisco
DISCOVERY LUNCHEON
Thursday, March 29th • 11:00am – 1:00pm Do you think you might be ready to take the next step? Join us for a delicious chef-prepared lunch, explore your retirement living options and plan your best future. We’ll provide an overview of CCRCs, group homes, home care, rentals, entry fee communities and other options, along with an explanation of independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Please RSVP to 1-972-905-4458 by March 27th.
7450 Stonebrook Parkway • Frisco, TX 75034 1-972-905-4458 • www.watermarkcommunities.com
INDEPENDENT LIVING • ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE
PARTING THOUGHTS
MAYOR’S TURN
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Mayor Jeff Cheney
MAYOR'S MUSINGS ARTICLE MAYOR JEFF CHENEY | PHOTOGRAPHY BRANDON FRAKES WHEN PEOPLE ASK ME WHAT IS HAPPENING IN FRISCO, USU-
Frisco offers a variety of home options. Jim Newman’s beautiful
ALLY I GET A BIG SMILE ON MY FACE. We have so many exciting
Newman Village was uniquely designed for a wide variety of design
projects and developments happening right now. Some I can tell you
styles and larger lots. They have earned numerous awards including
about and some are in the works. It is easy for me to spout off updates
J.D. Power & Associates and “Community of the Year” by Greater Dallas
on all the new exciting parks, the downtown revitalization, progress in
Home Builders. Total Environment is building America’s first green roof
arts and our $5B Mile. However, we know this is all happening because
homes. Lawler Park has taken the curvilinear streets and roundabouts to
we have not lost our focus on what is the singular determinant for peo-
a new level. Park West is currently building retail within their community
ple to invest in Frisco. It is all about the quality of life which begins with
so it is walkable for their homeowners. Nack Development is creating a
a sense of community. Bottomline, the developments come to Frisco
small number of town homes to fit the vibe of our historic Rail District.
because people want to live here. And, it is not an accident. We have a
The Corvalla at Stonebriar will be the first “lock and leave” community
strategic focus not only to set a high standard but also offer a variety of
which caters to those who are seeking a low maintenance urban life-
housing and become a full life-cycle community.
style. Phillips Creek Ranch has sweeping open spaces throughout their
This past year the City of Frisco studied neighborhoods and all the
neighborhood as a nod to its original land owner, the Phillips Ranch.
various elements comprising them. We wanted to document what we
Interestingly, last year Phillips Creeks Ranch was the fastest growing
are doing well and areas that can be improved. Because of our Strategic
neighborhood according to permit activity.
Neighborhood Plan, our new residential ordinances will ensure truly
The Del Webb development, Frisco Lakes, was our second fastest
great communities in the future that will be sustainable for generations.
growing neighborhood last year according to our permit activity. We are
Now, our neighborhoods are encouraged to include more cul de sacs,
seeing a natural migration of active retired seniors moving to Frisco to be
curvilinear streets, roundabouts and less block and grid street design.
near their children and grandchildren. Our goal is to become a full life cycle
There will be minimum walking distance to the neighborhood parks and
community. After our kids finish high school here, go away to college, we
will protect natural amenities like terrain and creeks. And, our neighbor-
want them to come back to Frisco. If we build award-winning neighbor-
hoods will create more of an entrance, utilize interesting architecture
hoods now, there is the prospect our kids will want to move back to raise
and elevate home aesthetics, just to name a few. In the past, we relied
their children here. This is the hope for me and Dana for our three kids.
on developers to deliver great design. Now it is required.
Great homes and neighborhoods are important to me as Mayor and Dad.
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