FSM August 2012

ARTS & EDUCATION • AUGUST 2012 • VOL XVII, ISSUE 3 • $2.50
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PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS!

GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS | A PICKER & A GRINNER





FEATURE

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2012 COVER PHOTO
CONTEST WINNERS

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s
Cover Photo Contest. Congratulations to all of our honor-
able mentions featured in this issue!

On the cover:
Flower & Bee

Photo by:
Jimmy Hodnett

by Carl Chick

D E PA R T M E N T S

15 B U S I N E S S

T hese Kids Mean Business | By Chris Martin

provided by Keith Britton 27 FAM I LY

M ore Than Words | By Andrea Hikel

15 41 D I N I N G

Searching for Colfax | By Chris Johnson

41 67 E D U C AT I O N

The Shrink-Wrapped Nemesis | By Allison Harrell

Frisco STYLE Magazine proudly sponsors the Celina Balloon Festival, Christmas in the Square,
Clothe-A-Child, Frisco Arts, Frisco Community Parade, Frisco Family Services, Frisco Freedom
Fest, Gary Burns Fun Run, ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship, 2012 Mother & Daughter
Tea and Style Show, Plano Balloon Festival, Prosper Arts & Music Festival, Prosper Christmas
Festival, Silver Dollar Ball and is a member of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce.

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AUGUST 2012
COLUMNS
publisher
21 Business Report CHRIS JOHNSON
23 LOCAL GOVERNMENT
editor
A Civil Solution | By Allison Harrell ANDREA HIKEL

31 I N S I G H T S art director
LEAH RATLIFF
Youth Empowerment | By Mike Simpson staff photographer
CHRIS FRITCHIE
38 Recipe manager, account services
45 Small Bites ANDREW JOHNSON
64 Streets of Frisco
staff writers
70 T R AV E L ALLISON HARRELL

Go West, My Friend | By Chris Fritchie CHRIS MARTIN
director of business development
74 C O M M U N I T Y D E VO T I O NA L
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DON’T MISS FROM THE ART DIRECTOR

NATIONAL NIGHT My mom always waits for me
OUT 2012 will be
Tuesday, August 7. to help her hang photos and other art when she buys a new piece of décor or moves
Last year, Frisco to a new house. One summer, while working for DODDS (Department of Defense
police, fire and elected officials made Dependence Schools), she was relocated to Seoul, Korea. She waited to decorate until
their rounds to more than 100 block Thanksgiving break, when I was coming to visit, so I could help her decide where to put
parties, illustrating the continued her stuff. The first day I was there, all we did was move furniture and hang pictures. I’m
success of the program. Register your glad she moved to Plano, at least now, she’s just 10 minutes away. In addition, whenever
block party today with the Frisco Police my parents have a disagreement about where to hang or move something (they are both
Department, friscotexas.gov/nno. recently retired, so this happens quite often), I am the tiebreaker.

Savor sizzling dining When my family moved, my husband, who always uses a tape measure and a level to
deals August 13- hang pictures, became frustrated when I had him move and re-move items until they
19 during the 15th were in just the right spot. He says I hang pictures too low and he doesn’t understand
Anniversary of KRLD why I sometimes want things centered between the window and the light switch versus
RESTAURANT WEEK. Select from the window and the door. In the beginning, we had long discussions about why a picture
more than 125 Restaurants and enjoy needed to be five inches higher (it turned out to be mostly because his eyes are five
a fabulous three-course dinner. inches higher than mine). Now, he has acquiesced – he would rather just hang it where
Participating Restaurants will donate $7 I want it and move on. I guess he thinks I’m hardheaded and it’s just easier to put the
to the North Texas Food Bank in Dallas nail where I want it and go back to his iPad than to debate with me over the “proper”
or Lena Pope Home in Fort Worth. For placement. Last week, when I asked where the drill was, he just sighed and said, “Please
a complete list of restaurants, visit dfw. don’t make too many holes.”
cbslocal.com/krld-restaurant-week/.
I guess what I’m getting around to is ... my special talent. I believe everyone has
Friday Nights are FAMILY one; one super ability everyone around them admires. For example, my best friend
NIGHTS AT FRISCO remembers pop culture trivia like she had to memorize it in grade school. If I want to
FIRE SAFETY TOWN, know who was married to whom when they made a certain album I call her, hum a few
through August 31, 5 - 8:00 p.m. Bike lines of the chorus and she tells me exactly what I want to know.
and jeep rides are offered on a first
come first served basis, plus additional My special talent is knowing where things go. I’m really good at rearranging stuff. I
new activities this year. All ages are know without seeing two things together whether they would look nice on a bookshelf
welcome to this free event. Visit www. or kitchen counter. I see the layout of the magazine in my head. When we have our
friscotexas.gov/safetytown. editorial meetings, I sometimes immediately know what pictures I want and which font
to use. Over the course of our production period, I constantly rearrange ads and story
COMING UP layouts to fit everything in. Consequently, I’m excellent at puzzles. My mother passed a
little OCD on to me, so I like to get things done and have lots of clean space, which also
Image courtesy of Jim Winters comes in handy when designing a magazine. Ironically, neither one of us can pick out the
right-sized bowl for leftovers; we always have too much or too little. It’s just the way it is.

Photographers have a special talent too. They see something beautiful, mesmerizing
or heart wrenching and they capture it. Whether spontaneous or posed, they see it,
catch it, immortalize it forever and then share it with the rest of us.

Congratulations to this year’s Cover Photo Contest winner, Jimmy Hodnett. His
beautiful bee covered in pollen, one of the smallest of moments captured on film, is
crisp and colorful. We became lost in the details of the wings and fur lightly dusted in
golden fluff. It brightened our day and we surely hope it brightens yours. I’m sure the
honorable mentions starting on page 49 will enthrall you as well.

IN OUR SEPTEMBER ISSUE, we’ll take
a look at one of the fastest growing
sports in the country. In business, we’ll
find out what it takes to personalize a
pigskin. And, we’ll travel back in time
with Bob Warren’s Now & Then.

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BUSINESS

YEA! Frisco students presented their ideas to an investor panel
to gain funding for their businesses. provided by Keith Britton

These Kids Mean Business
BY CHRIS MARTIN

WHILE MANY KIDS spend their free time Rochester in New York. In 2008, YEA! Inc. of YEA! were planted when her daughter

launching Angry Birds at green pigs, a was formed for the purpose of making YEA! was 8 and wanted to start a dog washing

select group of Frisco students have been available to students in grades 6 through and walking service. “I went out looking

using their spare time to launch their own 12 throughout the United States. YEA! Inc. for kid-friendly materials for her to use to

small businesses. As participants in the is now operating as a thriving non-profit, start her business and there weren’t any,

Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) boasting more than 40 locations in 17 states so I decided I would help her. We sat down

program, 24 Frisco students got the with several more in the works and plans to at our kitchen table and I showed her how

chance to be a part of a groundbreaking, roll out the program in all 50 states by the to create her business plan. We discussed

educational, after school opportunity that next academic year. To be considered for financials and marketing and I took her

takes the students through the process of selection to YEA!, students must submit a throughout the process of creating and

starting and running real businesses over completed application, a copy of school launching her own business. Since I taught

the course of an academic year. Students transcripts, a letter of recommendation, it all in a kid-friendly way, she grasped

work in close cooperation with local a completed essay question as well as the concepts very quickly and Barks and

leaders of industry, community members another set of completed questions, and Bubbles was born.”

and educators to develop ideas, write they must attend a personal interview. A The idea came to fruition fully while Ms.

business plans, pitch potential investors, panel reviews the applicants and selects Jagel was with the University of Rochester

obtain funding, register with governmental the 24 students they feel possess the working with middle and high school

agencies, plan marketing strategies and entrepreneurial spirit to participate in the students, encouraging them to achieve

finally, launch their business. Meetings are program for that year. their academic potential. “I proposed the

held once a week after school for three “The idea behind YEA! is to help young idea for YEA! then received a grant from

hours and provide the training students people understand the power of their the Kauffman Foundation to proceed, and

need to see their ideas through to fruition. own potential by experiencing the thrill we were off and running. It’s been a huge

YEA! Frisco, which just completed its of innovation and entrepreneurship,” says hit right from the start,” says Ms. Jagel.

inaugural year, is the local site of YEA! Gayle Jagel, founder and CEO of YEA! Ms. So much so that YEA! began attracting

Inc., began in 2004 at the University of Jagel says the seeds for the development the attention of many organizations eager

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be possible.” Mr. Felker credits much of

the first year’s success to Frisco program

coordinators, Keith Britton, Peter Burns

and Kevin Thompson. “Much of what

we achieved this first year was due to

the hard work and dedication of these

coordinators.” While Mr. Felker readily

acknowledges the outstanding curriculum,

training, materials, personnel and support

the YEA! national organization provides,

he says the local volunteers bring it to life.

“YEA! is an incredible organization and

our local volunteers allow us to get the

most out of it. Without them we would

not have been able to offer YEA! in our

community.”

Program coordinator Kevin Thompson

says he too was onboard with YEA! as

soon as he heard about it. “I thought it

was an incredible concept. When I was the

YEA! Frisco students Haela Ghasani, Sanjna Sandeep and Sejal Jannu at the investor panel age of these kids, I dreamed of owning my
night, above. The dedication of Frisco program coordinators Keith Britton, Kevin Thompson and own company someday. And now, to be a
Peter Burns (not pictured) helped shape the program in its first year, below. provided by Keith Britton part of a program that helps young people

know the power of starting and owning

to collaborate with them, including the development, job creation and as a way their own business, it’s really something

Department of Labor’s WIRED (Workforce to promote the entrepreneurial spirit we special.” Mr. Thompson himself, a senior

Innovation for Economic Development) champion here in Frisco. They also provide project manager with OptumRX, is also an

and the United States Chamber of financial support for the program.” entrepreneur at heart, recently selling his

Commerce, among others. The support Mr. Felker says the Chamber is the Cinnabon franchise at Stonebriar Centre.

of these organizations allowed YEA! to perfect conduit for YEA!, allowing the local “I love the entrepreneurial spirit and the

grow from a singular site to a nationwide business community to engage with the excitement that comes along with owning

organization. “It’s incredible to see how city’syouth.“Thestudentsreceivehelpfrom your own business and love sharing that

receptive everyone has been to the v o l u n t e e r passion with

program, from the students to the business m e n t o r s these kids.”

community and beyond. Recently the show from a As program

“Shark Tank” even approached us to get variety of coordinator,

some of students on the show. It’s been disciplines Mr. Thompson

unbelievable.” in the helps organize

The YEA! Frisco program is a joint b u s i n e s s class activities,

venture between the Frisco Chamber community secures

of Commerce, the Frisco Independent f r o m volunteers,

School District and the Frisco Economic accounting, coordinates field

Development Corporation (FEDC). media and trips, works with

Chamber president, Tony Felker, says legal pro- the chamber

when he heard about YEA! he was sold fessionals to and FISD

on it right from the start. “It integrates in s u r a n c e, and handles

our youth, school district, business finance and e-commerce experts.” In many other activities along the way,

community and economic development addition, students take field trips to local including teaching some of the classes.

team all for the betterment of our future. companies to gain hands-on business “It’s incredible to help these kids learn

It’s a perfect fit for Frisco. We have great training, present their ideas to investor things in middle and high school that

partners with the FISD, who provides us panelists to gain funding, work with people are learning in business school.

with use of the Career Technical Education graphic designers to produce logos and They are getting such valuable hands-on

Center classroom where our classes are print material, learn to create their own experience in seeing an idea all the way

held, transportation to field trips as well websites and much more. “The volunteers through—from creating it in their head

as other services, including promoting from our business community who provide and putting it down on paper to working

YEA! in our schools. The FEDC is another these services and opportunities to our it out into a fully functioning company.”

excellent partner. They saw the YEA! students are at the heart of YEA!. Without Mr. Thompson says the program also has

program as a wonderful tool for local talent their support this program would not the added benefit of helping the students

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panel of judges representing different
business areas of Frisco reviewed our
plans and it was clear they wanted us to
be successful. I am delighted that the
investor panel saw my passion and funded
my business.” With her seed money, Ms.
Shaver just purchased a new computer.
“And, I have just taken on five new clients,”
she adds.

“Y EA! Frisco was really

helpful in taking us

through all of the pro-

cesses of starting and

owning a business. I

learned about stuff I had

never thought of ...”

Ms. Shaver was also chosen to represent

YEA! Frisco at the national conference in

Rochester, N.Y.. “It was a great experience

networking with the national group. I

picked up additional jobs designing logos

for other kids in YEA! and even landed an

Andrea Shaver started a graphic design business, Flaming Squirrel assignment from a guy that owns a hotel
Design, as a member of the YEA! Frisco inaugural class. and restaurant. It’s really exciting.” And
Ms. Shaver has no plans to let up on her

business efforts anytime soon. “My goal

learn the importance of what they are One such dream-chaser is 17-year-old is to major in graphic design or marketing

doing in school. “YEA! helps them realize Andrea Shaver, a senior at Frisco’s Liberty in college and keep my business going

the real world application of math and High School. A member of the YEA! while in school so I can pay for college and

English and how they will need these skills Frisco inaugural class, Ms. Shaver started not end up with a bunch of loans to pay

to run a business. It helps them see the a graphic design business, Flaming off after I graduate.” She says the lessons

value in a speech class, as they present Squirrel Design. “My company provides she has taken with her from YEA! will go

their ideas to a potential investor in the graphic design services as well as website a long way toward making that a reality.

YEA! setting. It really does provide them development.” Like some of the young “YEA! was a great opportunity and helped

with an invaluable experience and sets entrepreneurs, Ms. Shaver already had her me launch my business, meet potential

them up to do great things.” idea started, but wanted help taking that contacts from all around Frisco and helped

For all of the benefits the kids receive, next step. “YEA! Frisco was really helpful me create some revenue along the way. It’s

Mr. Thompson feels he has been equally in taking us through all of the processes of been an awesome experience.”

rewarded. “In addition to YEA! being an starting and owning a business. I learned What began at a kitchen table with a

incredible business networking tool for about stuff I had never thought of, like mom introducing her young daughter to

the volunteers, including myself, it has financials and business plans. They really the world of business is now a nationwide

been an amazing experience working with went out of their way to make sure we phenomenon providing students with

these kids. We had such a great group understood everything. They were all life-long skills that will not only make a

this first year and it has been really special so helpful and worked hard to make it a difference in their lives, but also in their

watching them grow and learn as the year positive experience for us.” communities. As Gayle Jagel sums it up,

progressed. It was especially heartwarming Ms. Shaver says one of her favorite “We are not just teaching these kids how

to hear from the students at graduation parts of YEA! was networking and getting to take a job, but how to make a job.”

talking about how much the program had involved with people in the community.

impacted their lives. It’s really rewarding to “Presenting to the investor panel was Chris Martin is a freelance writer

be part of an organization that helps kids probably one of the best networking who finds writing cheaper than

chase their dreams.” situations I encountered during YEA!. A therapy.

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BUSINESS REPORT

PRACTICE EXPANSION Protecting Your Family and Business
Skin Specialists of Allen, a leading provider of medical,
pediatric and cosmetic dermatology services, recently
announced its planned expansion to the town of Addison.
Skin Specialists of Addison premiered its new 4,200 square-
foot state-of-the-art facility in July. The new facility will be
the practice’s second North Texas location and will provide
services for the treatment of diseases of the skin, hair and
nails. Skin Specialists of Addison is located at 5304 Beltline
Road, Addison, Texas, 75254.

IUKL KETTLEBELL COMPETITORS n Business Representation
Full Throttle Athletics, the only fitness facility in the North
Texas area to offer authentic Russian kettlebell training, sent n Entity Formation
three competitors to Austin to compete in the Wild West
Open, held by IUKL (International Union of Kettlebell Lifting) n Estate Planning
in June. Full Throttle Athletics is proud to announce that its
very own Suzanne Hernandez, Martha Holguin and BJ Bliffert n Asset Protection
competed at the IUKL competition and proudly represented
the newly formed North Texas Kettlebell Club (NTKC). FTA n Probate FREE
Owner and NTKC Founder, Mr. Bliffert, received a gold medal Consultation
for first place in his weight class. Ms. Hernandez finished n Will Contests
second, bringing home silver; and Ms. Holguin received
the Medal of Honor for her competition performance. Both n Lawsuits Involving
Hernandez and Holguin train under the direction of Bliffert at Trusts & Estates
the Full Throttle Athletics facility.
www.jhflegal.com
YOUTH FITNESS PROGRAM
Lift fitness, a coaching based fitness facility, opened this past Frisco
spring to serve an adult population looking to move, perform,
feel and look better. In September, Lift Fitness will launch a Hall Office Park
youth program designed primarily for kids 11-18 years of age. 2591 Dallas Parkway, Suite 408
The program will include the application of movement skills Frisco, Texas 75034
and appropriate strength training through progressive phases
with the focus on physical preparation for sport and life. Also (972) 668-6810 Metro
included will be education on establishing positive lifestyle
habits, including sound nutritional principles. A professional (214) 705-2020
fitness coach will lead every session for both kids and adults.
For more information, visit www.getyourlifton.com or call Cynthia D. Hurley, J.D.
214-705-7977.
Resident Partner, Frisco
GRAND OPENING Board Certified - Estate Planning &
Cedars Woodfire Grill, a new fast casual concept with a fresh Probate Law
approach to the restaurant business, is opening its second Texas Board of Legal Specialization
area restaurant on Monday, August 6 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. [email protected]
Guests are invited to enjoy Cedars’ fresh food in a healthy,
casual atmosphere with friends and family. Menu items Dallas Rockwall
include salads, entrée bowls, sandwiches and woodfire wraps.
Cedars Woodfire Grill is located at 4710 Preston Road, Frisco. 10000 N. Central Expressway 701 Justin Road
Suite 800
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share? Email [email protected]. Dallas, Texas 75231
214.369.0361 972.772.2600

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT

ON MAY 31, news of a tentative agreement concern among Frisco residents about law,” said Susan Jaramillo, Exide’s Senior

between the City of Frisco and Exide Exide’s presence in the heart of their Director of Communications. In January,

Technologies became public, heralding community. the Council denied Exide’s appeal, voting

the end of a decades-long relationship In December, Frisco’s Planning & Zoning to direct the city’s Board of Adjustments

between the two entities that had, in Commission had denied a vested rights to determine whether the use was non-

recent years, become increasingly caustic. petition filed by Exide that would exempt conforming. Says Mayor Maso, “We

When Gould-National Battery, Inc. their planned construction from being were at the beginning of a very intense

opened its Frisco lead smelter in 1964, it governed by the most updated zoning process with the Board of Adjustments.

was surrounded by rolling prairie, on the ordinances. In January, Frisco Mayor I think anybody who was following it

outskirts of a sleepy Exide will cease operations in Frisco no knew litigation
little burg that was later than December 31, 2012.
home to less than would follow. I was

told the Board

2,000 souls. For of Adjustments

more than forty process would

years, the city and have taken through

the corporation November or

coexisted peacefully December, and

in a symbiotic then add to that the

relationship. In 2000, potential litigation,

Exide Technologies and it would have

acquired Gould’s been a very long and

Frisco plant, and expensive process,

around that same with no certainty of

time, something the outcome.”

remarkable hap- Under a cloud of

pened — Frisco looming litigation,

grew. From 2000 Mayor Maso and

to 2010, the Frisco City Manager

city’s population George Purefoy had

exploded by 240 a conversation that

percent, making it would prove to be

the fastest growing pivotal. “Right on the

city in the U.S. Now edge of (the Board

a vibrant suburb of Adjustments

covering almost 80 process), after one

square miles, Frisco of our executive

is home to more than meetings, I spoke

126,000 people. As to George about

thousands of families A Civil Solution one last attempt at
cruise the Tollway each sitting down with the
day, they pass the company and seeing if
smokestacks of Exide there was any common

Technologies, a lead BY ALLISON HARRELL area that would work

smelter now located in for them and us before

the heart of a densely populated city. Maher Maso defended the Commission’s proceeding down that road.” With the

In sharp contrast to the company’s first decision. “The P&Z believed the existing support of the City Council, Mayor Maso

decades in Frisco, the last few years have regulations are the ones that should be and Mr. Purefoy met with Exide executives

been anything but serene. Escalating lawfully followed,” he explains. “Standards at the Frisco plant in early March. “We

controversy and concern has surrounded protecting the public’s health, safety and met with them on their home turf to show

Exide, exacerbated by the company’s 2008 welfare are updated on a regular basis and them we were really sincere about having

announcement to expand production our expectation is that Exide follow the an open dialogue,” says Mayor Maso.

and the 2009 identification of a “non- latest standards based on public health, “There were no attorneys involved, it was

attainment zone” around the Exide plant not their bottom line.” Exide appealed the just executive to executive, talking about

with higher air-quality readings than a new decision and made their plans for litigation potential solutions.” Mayor Maso says that

standard to be set by the Environmental known. “If the City Council denies the while the city and Exide had engaged in

Protection Agency would allow. Fueled by appeal, we will continue to move forward an ongoing dialogue over the past few

findings that lead is toxic at any level, city from a legal perspective because we years, this meeting stood apart as a frank

leaders grappled with a sense of growing strongly believe we’re following Texas assessment of the current situation. “To

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MAIN ST.

5TH STREET of ceasing As for the reason the current solution

o p e - is the best for Frisco, Mayor Maso says,

r a t i o n s , ” “There are many reasons that stand

says Mr. alone, so as a whole it really is a great

HICKORY ST. Purefoy. deal.” In addition to the value residents
The and adjoining landowners will enjoy from

COTTON GIN RD. 180 acres the newly acquired 180 acres, Mayor

being sold Maso says the city will benefit as well.

by Exide “The city has some facility needs which

were part we would potentially have to purchase

PARKWOOD BLVD. of a large property for, such as a fire training center

buffer zone or a courthouse. So there’s value there for

around the future facilities.” But beyond the value of

p l a n t .“I t ’s the property, Mayor Maso says that it will

really a be beneficial for Frisco to move into a new

ZONING prime piece chapter without the negative perception
of property generated by Exide’s smokestacks.
AGRICULTURE in the heart “The perception alone had an impact
INDUSTRIAL of the city. on the community, because it was in the

DALLAS NORTH TOLLWAY OFFICE This deal heart of our city.” Mr. Purefoy agrees,
takes use “With Grand Park being adjacent to the
RETAIL that had no property, certainly it benefits Grand Park
property to have the perception of this problem
SINGLE & MULTI
FAMILY

MIXED USE v a l u e , taken away. And (Exide) was trending to

PARKWOOD BLVD. ORIGINAL TOWN because it affect property values and uses around
RESIDENTIAL & was zoned the property, so this deal also takes those
COMMERCIAL agriculture, issues away.”

and makes As Mayor Maso reflects on the end of

FEDC PROPERTY FCDC PROPERTY PLANT PROPERTY PLANT PROPERTY it potentially Frisco’s long relationship with the Exide
WITH FUTURE TRANSFER some plant, he recognizes the two entities had,
OPTION very nice ultimately, outgrown each other. “As

Exide’s credit, they were willing to have property that not only creates value but Gould-National Battery, the company was

that discussion, and they were up front also helps the adjoining properties.” part of helping the community grow. They

with us. It wasn’t about posturing or trying As to any concerns about the safety of made an investment in the community,

to get a leg up on each other.” As a result the property in terms of potential lead so I would say they have not been a bad

of their frank discussion, the Mayor says exposure, Mr. Purefoy states, “Part of the corporate partner. We have clearly had

both parties agreed to take a “time out” deal is that Exide will clean the property some recent challenges with them, but

for a week or two, allowing Mr. Purefoy and up and it will be tested to make sure in the end, this deal shows that Frisco

Exide executives to continue an intense that it is lower than 250 parts per million is always willing to have open, honest

dialogue about the potential possibilities. (ppm) lead. The city will pay the cost for dialogue and come up with some creative

“George (Purefoy) did a masterful job of Exide to do that.” Although the EPA and solutions to protect our citizens, and also

coming up with some unique solutions,” Texas Commission on Environmental for our stakeholders. While we feel we

says Mayor Maso. “Exide was very open to Quality both allow no more than 400- made the best decision for our entire

coming up with solutions as well, and here ppm lead in residential areas, Frisco has community, we are mindful of those who

we are.” set the standard for all city-owned or city- are out of work as a result of this decision.

Where that is, exactly, is in agreement controlled property at the more stringent Exide will continue to provide support

that 180 acres of undeveloped land level of 250 ppm. “You could almost say to their employees through this process.

surrounding Exide’s Frisco plant will be that it will be cleaner than other properties “Severance will be offered to Frisco

sold to the Frisco Economic Development around the state,” says Mayor Maso of the employees who work up to the end date

Corporation and the Frisco Community land the City will acquire from Exide. “We determined by the company,” says Ms.

Development Corporation for $45 million. want it to be absolutely clean.” Jaramillo. “Additionally, we are providing

Although Exide will retain ownership of “We had every intention of staying in outplacement support for employees

the plant site, they will cease operations operation in Frisco,” says Ms. Jaramillo. through the State of Texas and private

in Frisco no later than December 31, 2012, “However, the City of Frisco presented us firms.”

and their smokestacks will no longer be a with a proposal that we analyzed from a

fixture of the Frisco landscape. “As part business perspective. The offer was a fair Allison Harrell is a staff writer of Frisco

of the deal, Exide will remove all of their value for our operations so the decision STYLE Magazine, mom of four and an

vertical improvements within 12 months was made to move forward with the sale.” aspiring blogger.

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FA M I LY

A 5-YEAR-OLD GIRL sits in front of a that can lead to a deeper understanding information about traumatic times in their

blank canvas, struggling to pay attention. of personality, experiences, concerns, lives more easily through drawings than

She often has a problem staying on interest and other critically important through conventional therapy.

task for more than two minutes at time, characteristics of an individual. The Not only can art therapy detect

which is less than most children her age. connection between art and mental underlying developmental issues, but it

Her assignment is to paint a can also help children who

picture. It can be anything. tend to be introverts. “Each

After dipping the black day, Lexi would stand by the

bristles of her tiny paintbrush window, her face pressed to

into a puddle of blue, she the cold glass, waiting for

begins to spread the paint her mom to pick her up,”

across the canvas with quick, says Anne Wallace of This

repetitive strokes. Side Up! Family Center. On

Her pre-kindergarten this day, Ms. Wallace was

teachers suggested she determined to help her open

be evaluated for attention up with the help of art. As she

deficit hyperactivity set out paper and markers,

disorder (ADHD), but upon Lexi came over to her and

completion of her acrylic sat down. Ms. Wallace drew

masterpiece, it was clear her a flower with red petals,

something more was going a green stem and leaves.

on. She would consistently “My flower is sad, Lexi,”

draw the majority of her said Ms. Wallace. “Why is

figures on only one side of my flower so sad?” Lexi’s

the page and her images eyes filled with tears and

were developmentally remained silent. Drawing a

behind her peers. As an art slightly larger flower next to

therapist, Heidi Tournoux- the first, Ms. Wallace said,

Hanshaw of The Art Station, “I think my flower needs her

a nonprofit organization mommy flower to make her

offering individual and group feel better.” From there, Lexi

art therapy, felt the girl’s art began to open up, directing

and behavior displayed signs Ms. Wallace to draw a daddy

of possible head trauma. flower. “Her countenance

Upon meeting with her family, Anne Wallace of This Side Up! Family Center used art therapy to help had begun to change. Her
Ms. Tournoux-Hanshaw a young girl interact with her peers. provided by Anne Wallace eyes were brighter. She

discovered the child had More Than Words picked up a marker,” says
indeed suffered a head injury Ms. Wallace. Soon the page
at a very young age. At that was full and Lexi had gone

point, she was referred to BY ANDREA HIKEL from feeling alone to being
a neurologist for additional surrounded by peers and

testing. If it had not been for art therapy, health was first recognized in the late happily participating in a group activity.

it may not have been known that the child 1800s, but it was not until 1969 that the Adolescents can benefit from art

was struggling with anything more than a American Art Therapy Association was therapy when dealing with substance

severe case of ADHD. established, which now boasts more than abuse, depression or are oppositional

Art therapy is a relatively young 5,000 members. defiant. Substance abuse can mask

therapeutic discipline. It is a vehicle for For children, art therapy can be useful feelings of anger, pain and loneliness,

communication, healing and growth in conquering phobias and social skills and art can provide a way to release those

through both non-verbal and verbal problems, victimization issues and feelings. It is also an active, experiential

expression. It has been known to help helping with the grieving process. Art therapy that challenges depression

people reconcile emotional conflicts and allows children to both understand and symptoms, revealing suicidal thought. “I

expand self-awareness. Art therapists solve their problems. The visual medium often use a combination of art making

work with children, adolescents and adults of art provides transitional objects for and talk therapy,” says Ms. Tournoux-

to uncover unconscious or emotionally children, helping them move forward Hanshaw. “Art making can be a great

charged feelings that may be impossible to new attachments while leaving icebreaker with teenagers. It seems to be

to access by verbal means alone. This conflicting situations or people behind. easier for them to talk about their art than

visual medium of art provides an avenue Art therapists say that often children to talk about their feelings directly.”

for symbolic and metaphoric expression can express difficult emotions or relay Many think art therapy is only

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beneficial for children, but adults have expression and communication. As we can formulate a treatment plan for each
found this method to be very helpful as age, our bodies, minds, activities, families, individual person. They can actively guide
well. For those experiencing martial or friends and living environments change in the entire therapeutic process by helping
family dysfunction, stress and anxiety or many different ways. Art therapy helps their client select materials, identify
divorce issues, art therapy can identify seniors in any setting, through any stage, appropriate themes and use the artistic
communication patters, create calmness by providing a safe, supportive, creative process in a revealing manner. Through
in their lives and allow them to express and positive experience to help ease this creative visualization, aspects of
feelings in a visual way. It can also be transition, confusion, depression, fear behavior can be brought to the surface
beneficial to those who have mental and pain. and conflicts can be resolved. Repressed,
disorders, severe or light emotional subconscious or emotionally-charged
abuse, cancer, post traumatic stress Through observation and topics can be addressed more quickly
disorders (PTSD) and a variety of other than with a verbal means alone. The
serious ailments. analysis of an individual’s creative process helps individuals learn
more about themselves and experience
Many married couples have artwork and the client’s personal growth.
reconnected through the art therapy
technique. For example, in individual efforts to communicate For those who simply need a little
sessions, couples may be asked to stress relief, art can be a great creative
express their inner experience of the verbally, art therapists outlet to temporarily escape from life’s
current state of their marriage by painting everyday problems. Some find that simply
a picture. During combined sessions, can formulate a treatment doodling on a piece of scratch paper
the husband and wife could share their helps them think through an idea or
experiences, noting the similarities and plan for each individual problem. Others find comfort in knitting a
differences of their paintings, gaining a blanket or paining on a canvas. Creativity
deeper understanding of their partner’s person. is an important part of our everyday lives,
feelings. giving us a way to deal with the challenges
The use of art therapy with people life may throw our way.
Art therapy has been used with bone who have a mental disability can open
marrow transplant patients, people pathways into underdeveloped areas Art therapy can be used in many
with eating disorders, the disabled, of the brain, providing an avenue for different ways with many different people.
the chronically ill, chemically addicted non-verbal expression. As a means of It can improve lives by helping people
individuals, sexually-abused adolescents, communication, a person’s artwork improve their mental, emotional and even
caregivers of cancer patients and others. can directly convey functional and physical states. It might just be the act
Art therapy may also be used to engage developmental levels, unique strengths of executing creative expression on your
and distract patients whose illnesses or and conflicts, serve as a powerful aid in own, or maybe it is seeking professional
treatments cause them pain. assessment and diagnosis and establish help with a certified art therapist. Either
treatment goals and objectives. way, the benefits of art therapy make it
For older adults, art therapy helps worth exploring.
individuals cope with complex age- Through observation and analysis of an
related issues including mental and individual’s artwork and the client’s efforts Andrea Hikel is the editor of Frisco STYLE
physical illness or limitation, lifestyle to communicate verbally, art therapists Magazine.
transition, end-of-life decisions, grief,

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INSIGHTS

A recent program gave kids the chance to meet Dallas Stars players
and receive coaching from Michael Johnson Performance instructors.

Youth Empowerment in the 1860s in Hartford, CT, when three
BY MIKE SIMPSON women believed young men roaming the
streets should have a positive alternative.

In 1906, as the number of clubs grew,

THERE ARE THOUSANDS of families each young person is assured of being the organization became known as The

throughout Collin County, both multi- treated the same, no matter their situation Federated Boys Clubs. By 1931 its name

parent and single-parent households, who at home or in school, their social, racial, changed to the Boys Clubs of America. The

are faced with the problem of what to do ethnic or religious background. The Boys organization received a U.S. Congressional

with their children after school and during & Girls Clubs of Charter in 1956. In

the summer months. No matter what the Collin County 1990, girls were

situation, children left unattended may be provide each included and the

subjected to influences that can create child with a safe name changed to

problems for them and their families. place to learn, the Boys & Girls

While Collin County may be one of the while having Clubs of America.

fastest growing counties in the country fun. The mission Today, more than

with a median family income of more than statement of 4,000 clubs serve

$88,000*, there are thousands of children The BGCCC is in excess of four

who need positive adult mentoring and to enable all million children

care during the vulnerable hours between young people, especially those who need each year.

the end of the school day and when parents help the most, to reach full potential as The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County

arrive home in the evening. Many children productive, caring and responsible adults. is a chartered organization of the Boys

live in poverty, even in such a wealthy This is done by empowering children to be & Girls Clubs of America and must meet

county, have chaotic home environments successful adults by focusing on three core specific requirements to maintain this

and struggle to stay in school. areas of development: Academic Success, status. The original club was established

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin Character & Leadership and Health & Life in 1968 as the Boys Club of McKinney and

County (BGCCC) provide a unique Skills. became the BGCCC in 1990. The Plano

resource for kids ages 5-18. When they Few realize the Boys & Girls Clubs from Club opened in 1992 in the Douglass

arrive at a Boys & Girls Clubs location, a national perspective actually started Community Center, and the Frisco Club

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opened in 1997, adding a Teen Center in The SMART Kids program is for youth ages This program had speakers such as Plano

2007. The Frisco location is on McKinney 6-9, Start SMART is for ages 10-12 and Stay Asst. Police Chief Ed Drain talking about

Street and is housed in the building that SMART for the 13-15 year olds. the negatives of gangs, drugs and other

was previously the Frisco Library, Police Another program component is called “street influences.” Additional speakers

Station, Jail and City Council Chambers. SMART Parents, for the parents of Club discussed understanding money matters,

Today it is called the Bob & Joy Darling Members participating in SMART Moves. helping with home improvements and

Branch in honor of all the donations and Standing Your Ground.

support provided by the Darlings, such as In June, more than 1,000 children in

the gracious renovation they performed three club locations became part of the

on the current Administrative Building in summer program with parents dropping

2006. off children as early as 7:00 a.m. and

With expanded needs in Collin County picking them up by 6:00 p.m. This

and situations in Plano calling for more program is very important to families who

locations, a program was started in 2009 do not want their children home alone

at Shepton High School in partnership with while the parent(s) are working. They

the Plano ISD, targeting teens in danger know their children will receive education

of dropping out of school. Also in 2009, and sports activities along with field trip

the BGCCC partnered with Parkway Hills opportunities keeping them happy and

Baptist Church to open a Westside Boys in a safe and nurturing environment.

& Girls of Plano Club. Today the BGCCC Companies and organizations partner to

serves more than 7,500 kids in the after provide youth opportunities, such as a

school program, summer program and recent program between the Dallas Stars

various outreach programs involving youth Development Camp and the Michael

throughout the county. Johnson Performance Center to learn

With the current economic conditions the game of street hockey, while meeting

facing families, more and more need Dallas Stars players and receiving warm

the services of the BGCCC. Increased up and exercise coaching from Michael

unemployment has meant that often Johnson Performance instructors.

both parents are unemployed, families The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County

struggle with home foreclosure and the depends on continuous support from

children seem overwhelmed with how companies and individuals in this region to

these things may impact their lives. This ensure its programs continue to impact the

is when the Boys & Girls Clubs help the lives of children and expand as the needs

most. The clubs fill the gap between home of Collin County continue to grow. The

and school and provide an environment In June, more than 1,000 children in three club major fundraiser of the year, the Chrysalis
where after school each child is provided locations became part of the BGCCC summer Ball, will be held October 20, 2012 at the
a hot meal, help with their homework, program. Frisco Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention

specialized reading and math programs as Additional programs such as SMART Girls Center with the theme of Sevilla, an

well as exercise and health programs. The focuses on helping young girls in the enchanted evening of music and dance.

children are in a safe, supervised program 8-17 age group to enhance personal and Each year between 650-850 supporters

that educates them on character and societal values and help build skills for attend and show their generous support

leadership skills as well as the nationally eating right, staying fit, personal health through donations and sponsorships

acclaimed SMART Moves program that care and developing positive relationships. bidding on unique live auction items and

involves Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide. In June, 140 young ladies participated in hundreds of silent auction items. Contact

This program helps young people resist such a program called “No Limits” held Laura Bese at 214.544.8924 x 105 or e-mail

alcohol, tobacco and drug use as well as at the Frisco Branch. Guest speakers and [email protected] for details.

education on premature sexual activity. health instructors rotated the young ladies The BGCCC is dedicated to helping

The quality of life for families is improved, through four different programs plus an our children reach their full potential

as the parents know their children have art project involving all attending. as productive, caring and responsible

been fed and homework done so they The young men had a similar program citizens. To learn more about how you may

can concentrate on being together in less at the Plano Branch of the BGCCC. A become involved or to enroll your children,

stressful conditions. program called “I Am Simba” was part of visit www.bgccc.org.

The SMART Moves programs are a project entitled Passport to Manhood *Source: Collin County website

designed to get the children involved focusing on teaching responsibility and

and more engaged through interactive positive behavior to youth 9-14 and Mike Simpson is the CEO of Boys & Girls

small group activities, which are designed concentrated on making right decisions Clubs of Collin County and

to increase peer support, build their as they make their personal journey of former Mayor of Frisco from

resiliency and strengthen leadership skills. maturing to productive and caring adults. 2002-2008.

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2012 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES

CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL FRISCO HIGH SCHOOL

Aug. 24 Poteet Memorial (SCR) 6:30 PM Aug. 24 Wt White Memorial TBD
Aug. 31 7:30 PM
Sept. 6 Denison Denison 7:00 PM Aug. 31 North Forney FC Dallas 7:00 PM
Sept. 14 7:30 PM
Sept. 21 Lake Dallas Memorial Sept. 7 Byron Nelson Northwest ISD Stadium 7:00 PM
Sept. 27 7:00 PM
Oct. 5 McKinney North Ron Poe Stadium 7:00 PM Sept. 14 Lovejoy Lovejoy High School 7:30 PM
Oct. 12 7:00 PM
Oct. 19 BYE 7:00 PM Sept. 28 Wakeland FC Dallas 7:00 PM
Oct. 26 7:00 PM
Nov. 2 Little Elm FC Dallas 7:00 PM Oct. 5 The Colony Tommy Briggs Stadium 7:00 PM
Nov. 8 7:00 PM
Prosper Prosper Oct. 11 Little Elm Memorial 7:00 PM

Liberty FC Dallas Oct. 18 Liberty FC Dallas 7:00 PM

Wakeland FC Dallas Oct. 26 Centennial FC Dallas 7:00 PM

Frisco FC Dallas Nov. 2 Heritage FC Dallas 7:00 PM

The Colony Memorial Nov. 9 Prosper Prosper 7:00 PM

Heritage Memorial

COACHES COACHES:
Head Coach, Mark Howard; Head Coach, Vance Gibson;
DC/Linebackers, Weldon Swann; OC/Offensive Line,Josh Gibson;
OC/QBs, Matt Sipes; Safeties, Justin Merchant; DC/Outside Linebackers, Jeff Harbert;
Special Teams Coordinator-Corners, Terry Grayson; Special Teams Coordinator/Cornerbacks, Ron Caldwell;
Defensive Line, Bill Dalke; Running Backs, Justin Gibson;
Outside Linebackers, Kevin Hunt; Offensive Line, Larry Epstein;
Offensive Line, Frank Fernandez & Tight Ends, Cullen Ryan;
Larry Edgemon; Wide Receivers, Jeff Roberton;
Receivers, Zach Howard QBs, Travis Zambiasi;
Defensive Tackles, David Carmona;
Defensive Ends, Kyle Patterson;
Middle Linebackers, Matt Torres;
Safeties, Brad Lagrone

LEGACY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY LONE STAR HIGH SCHOOL

Aug. 18 Trenton Legacy 9:00 AM Aug. 17 Crandall
6:00 PM Aug. 22 Pottsboro
Aug. 24 Fort Worth Country Day Legacy 7:30 PM Aug. 31 Castleberry
7:30 PM Sept. 7 Whitesboro
Sept. 7 Fort Worth Temple Fort Worth Temple 7:30 PM Sept. 14 Lake Worth
7:30 PM Sept. 21 Van Alstyne
Sept. 14 Muenster Sacred Heart Legacy 7:30 PM Sept. 28 Anna
7:30 PM Oct. 4 Sanger
Sept. 21 Fort Worth SW Christian Fort Worth SW Christian 7:30 PM Oct. 11 Aubrey
7:30 PM Oct. 19 Celina
Sept. 28 Irving Highlands Legacy 7:30 PM Oct. 26 Argyle
Nov. 1 Ranchview
Oct. 12 Coram Deo Academy Legacy

Oct. 19 Gainesville State School Gainesville HS

Oct. 26 McKinney Christian Academy McKinney North HS

Nov. 2 Carrollton Christian Academy Legacy

Nov. 9 Covenant Christian-Colleyville Ft. Worth Christian

COACHES: COACHES;
Head Coach, Andrew Embry; Head Coach, Phil Fuller; OC, Jeff Rayburn;
Offense Staff, Andrew Embry & Doug Pevehouse, Offensive Line, Clint Surratt & LaZerius Wh
Scot McCollum, Chad Walker, Brad Frazier; Dwayne Nicholson; Outside Linebackers,P
Defense Staff, Barrett Hardage (DC), Receivers, Brandon Jackson & Keith Conn
Chris Fisher, Mike Raulston, Tyler Blue Matt Fitzhugh; Cornerback, Joey Franke

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HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL

Aug. 17 Mansfield Lake Ridge Heritage TBA Aug. 24 Lake Dallas Liberty HS TBA
Aug. 23 TBA
Aug. 31 Springtown Northwest ISD 7:30 PM Aug. 31 Mesquite Poteet Mesquite Memorial 7:30 PM
Sept. 6 7:30 PM
Sept. 14 Lovejoy Memorial 7:30 PM Sept. 7 Wylie East Wylie Stadium 7:30 PM
Sept. 21
Sept. 27 McKinney McKinney 7:00 PM Sept. 14 Denison Memorial 7:30 PM
Oct. 5 7:00 PM
Oct. 12 Greenville FC Dallas 7:00 PM Sept. 21 BYE
Oct. 19 7:00 PM
Oct. 25 Bye 7:00 PM Sept. 28 The Colony Memorial 7:00 PM
Nov. 2 7:00 PM
Nov. 8 Prosper Memorial 7:00 PM Oct. 5 Little Elm Little Elm AC 7:00 PM

Wakeland FC Dallas Oct. 12 Frisco Centennial FC Dallas 7:00 PM

Colony Memorial Oct. 18 Frisco FC Dallas 7:00 PM

Little Elm Little Elm AC Oct. 25 Frisco Heritage FC Dallas 7:00 PM

Liberty FC Dallas Nov. 1 Prosper FC Dallas 7:00 PM

Frisco FC Dallas Nov. 9 Frisco Wakeland Memorial 7:00 PM

Centennial Memorial

COACHES: COACHES:
Head Coach, Che Hendrix; Head Coach, Galen Zimmerman;
OC, Kent Laster; DC, Daniel Price; Assistant Coaches:
Linebackers, Anthony Hicks; Safeties, Casey Rush; OC, Wes Cowling;
QBs, Robert Hall; Defensive Ends, Buddy Priest; DC, Eric DeLos Santos; Trey Bandy, Mark Thomas,
Fullbacks/Tight Ends, Alan Copeland; Devin Lemons, Jeremy Prudhomme,
Defensive Line, Landon Barnes; Gabe McLaughlin, Matt Smith,
Running Backs, Patrick Villa; Jordan Byrd, Kendall Still,
Offensive Line, Kane Swetnam; Brandon Gonzales, Mario Walker,
Outside Linebackers, Steve Walker; Fred Kaiser, Jonathan Mikulas;
Wide Receivers, Jon Glover; Trainers, Joseph White & Kendi Gruben
Secondary, Mathies Long

WAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL

Crandall HS (SCR) TBA Aug. 24 Denton Denton HS (SCR) 7:00 PM
Memorial (SCR) TBA Aug. 31 FW Paschal Wakeland HS (SCR) 7:00 PM
Castleberry HS 7:30 PM Sept. 7 Richardson FC Dallas 7:00 PM
Memorial 7:00 PM Sept. 14 Richardson Pearce Richardson Pearce 7:00 PM
Lake Worth HS 7:30 PM Sept. 21 Trinity Christian Trinity Christian Acad. 7:00 PM
FC Dallas 7:00 PM Sept. 28 Frisco FC Dallas 7:00 PM
Anna HS 7:30 PM Oct. 5 Heritage FC Dallas 7:00 PM
FC Dallas 7:00 PM Oct. 12 Prosper Prosper HS 7:00 PM
FC Dallas 7:00 PM Oct. 19 Centennial FC Dallas 7:00 PM
Celina 7:30 PM Oct. 25 The Colony Memorial 7:00 PM
Memorial 7:00 PM Nov. 2 Little Elm Little Elm AC 7:00 PM
Standridge 7:30 PM Nov. 9 Liberty Memorial 7:00 PM

DC, Darren Kight; COACHES
ite; Defensive Line, Head Coach, Marty Secord ; DC/ Inside Linebackers,
hilip Claunch; Ken Thorne; OC/ QBs, Chad Cole; Defensive Line,
or; Secondary, Bryan Steward; Receivers, Eric Littleton; Secondary,
Terry Bolton; Outside Linebackers, Mark Oglesbee;
Running Backs, Chris Cox; Offensive Line, Chan Isom

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RECIPE

Doc Wilson’s
Old Time Vanilla

BY LEE RATLIFF

MANY PEOPLE have come to believe vanilla
ice cream is “plain” ice cream. Well, vanilla is a
flavor too, though you wouldn’t know it based
on most of the commercial ice cream available
in the grocery store.

Here’s an ice cream that will have you
thinking differently about vanilla. This is a
slightly modified version of the 1999 winner
of McKinney’s annual Killis Melton Ice Cream
Crank-Off.
1 qt. Heavy Cream
1 qt. Half and Half
1 c.Sugar
2 cans Sweetened Condensed Milk
4 Egg Yolks
½ tsp. Salt
5 Tbsp. Vanilla (a full 2 oz bottle)

This recipe makes about 3 quarts of mix,
which is perfect for a full-sized 6-quart ice
cream freezer, since the ice cream will increase
in volume as it freezes. If you are using a
smaller ice cream machine, you can half the
recipe or refrigerate the excess mix for use at
another time.

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks
while slowly adding the sugar. Add the
remaining ingredients and stir thoroughly
to dissolve the sugar. Transfer to a large
plastic container with a lid and place in the
refrigerator.

2. H aving the ice cream mix as cold as
possible prior to putting it in the ice
cream freezer is important to the final
texture, so leave the mix in the fridge for
at least a couple of hours for best results.

3. Now you’re ready to freeze the mix. The
most important thing to remember at this
point is the faster it freezes, the better the
texture will be. So, have your mix as cold
as possible and follow the manufacturer’s
directions for your machine to freeze it
quickly. If your machine uses ice and salt
to freeze the mix, use about 1 cup of rock
salt for every 5 cups of ice.

Once it’s done, eat it immediately if you like
a soft-serve consistency. Otherwise, put it in
your freezer for a few hours to harden for a
more scoopable consistency.

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DINING

The 2 pc. Catfish Fillet Dinner proved to be
fresh and satisfying.

in Frisco, the exterior of a restaurant is

often overlooked by habit, if nothing else.

After all, this time, we’re interested in the

service and the food.

Upon entering the restaurant, my date

and I walked up to the counter to review

the menu and place our order. We were

promptly greeted by very kind staff

that made us feel welcome and happily

described various selections from the

menu. Naturally, I was focused on the

quintessential dish of the establishment

—fried catfish. But, I was pleasantly

surprised to find patrons can order

their entree fried, blackened, grilled or

smothered, and they can request that it

be prepared light, spicy or crispy.

I ordered the 2 pc. Catfish Fillet Dinner,

including two fillets, two “hefty” sides

and my choice of bread ($10.95) and

unsweetened tea. With Colfax in mind,

my sides had to be the onion rings and

coleslaw. You see, Miller’s coleslaw was

as special to me as their catfish and

onion rings. It had a light, sweet vinegar

dressing—not creamy—that included

poppy seeds and seasoned the bite-size

Searching for Colfax strings of fresh, shredded cabbage. The
dressing made the cabbage, both green
and red, scrunch as you chewed. I’ve
never found a similar coleslaw to Miller’s,

BY CHRIS JOHNSON so my expectations were not high. But I
am an optimist and keep looking!

WHEN I HAD THE CHANCE to try one ownership of the business. It was common My date ordered the Salmon Crow

of the area’s newest catfish restaurants, to wait nearly two hours for a table, and we Cake & Shrimp Basket, including a

I could not turn it down. Having grown did—it was that good. Unfortunately, the salmon cake, shrimp, “hush-up puppies”

up in Indiana, one of the experiences I establishment fell victim to a fire in 2000 and fries ($9.95) and a glass of water. The

looked forward to was a visit to Colfax, and is no longer in operation. (Google salmon cake was recommended by our

Ind. My family, friends and even extended “Miller’s Catfish Restaurant Colfax” to greeter and was a meld of fine salmon,

family caravanned from east Indianapolis see just how popular this place was). small chunks of green and red pepper

to the town of less than 1,000 people Enter Memphis Catfish on Preston Road along with various spices.

once or twice a year for one purpose: to in Frisco. Located in a small strip center Once down on paper, our greeter

eat at Miller’s Catfish Restaurant. It was across from the Frisco Campus of Collin submitted our order to the kitchen with a

a special event, not just a chance to eat College, the curb appeal of Memphis fanfare call of “Memphis.” Since all food

out. The light, crispy fried catfish and Catfish is very diner-like. So guys, don’t at Memphis Catfish is made-to-order, we

crusty, coated onion rings served by the plan an elegant dinner with your spouse surmised this was a way of telling the cook

Millers and their staff attracted more than at Memphis Catfish. It’s not that kind to “get with it” and we were happy with

5 million diners to Colfax during their of place. But, with so much being new that direction.

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Following our order, Clearly, Memphis Catfish

we sat down and were is about more than just

promptly served our catfish! We think they

drinks while waiting for sold themselves short on

the arrival of our food. the salmon crow cake.

As smooth jazz As we expected, the

music filled the air, we shrimp included in my

observed a functional date’s meal were very

dining area, with good, cooked to crispy

tables and chairs in the perfection with a hint of

middle and outside lemon.

walls lined with black I know you are curious

booths, offering total about the coleslaw.

seating for about 80 Consisting of very fine

guests. The outside shavings of cabbage

walls were a vibrant and an occasional chunk

red, randomly dotted of carrot, the slaw was

with a number of 8x10 bound together with a

photo frames. creamy dressing. The

The back wall, style was unique to

where we placed our me, as I’ve never had

order, included the a slaw with such a fine

ordering counter, a texture—the cabbage

condiment station and was very finely shredded.

dessert station. The The taste was good and

wall itself prominently nicely complemented

displayed a Bible our main dish.

verse over the door Overall, we very much

to the kitchen and the enjoyed our visit to

front of the counter Memphis Catfish and

exhibited character were quite surprised by

traits mentioned in the variety on the menu.

the Bible I recognized Not only can you select a

as the “fruit of the cooking method for your

Spirit.” From this, and catfish and shrimp, but

other hints around they also serve several

the establishment, types of sausage which

it was clear the faith is shipped directly from

of the owners was an With items such as the Salmon Crow Cake & Shrimp Basket, Memphis Catfish is Memphis and is not
important part of their about more than just catfish. available any place else
lives – so much so that in Texas. Entrees can be

they were not hesitant to let patrons white, delicate, flakey, piping-hot fillet. partnered with up to nine different sides,

know, but not in any way that would The coarse texture of the crust coupled including spaghetti. Plus, when was the

make guests uncomfortable. with the gentle interior meat tasted fresh last time you saw Kool-Aid on a beverage

Not more than 15 minutes later, our and was quite satisfying – everything list?

food arrived. Both entrees were well- I would expect from a made-to-order All of the specialties at Memphis

presented, not just in how the food was kitchen. The taste left me wondering if I Catfish are available as single portions

plated but also with the smile of our server. had under-ordered, opting for the two- and in Family Packs, for Dine-In or Take

Served on a ceramic plate, my catfish, piece dinner instead of the three-piece. Out.

onion rings and hush-up puppies were a The onion rings, while good, did not It may not be the place for an elegant

little beyond golden brown and looked seem to be born of an old family recipe, dinner, but it may be time for you to plan

quite good. My date’s Salmon Crow Cake which is my preference. This made the your trip to Memphis Catfish to get a

and Shrimp sported the same glow as my rings somewhat ordinary and a little break from Tex-Mex! When you do, take

catfish, but rested in a basket lined with disappointing. special note: like Chic-fil-a, Memphis

red- and-white-checkered paper. Both My date’s salmon cake was a large, Catfish is closed on Sundays.

meals were garnished with two dill pickle burger-like patty and, similar to the

slices and a slice of jalapeno. catfish, tasted fresh. Each bite was crispy Chris Johnson is the publisher of Frisco

My first bite of the catfish revealed the on the outside but smooth on the inside. STYLE Magazine.

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Life Skills Through
Stage Skills

WITH THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE of program at The Neighborhood Playhouse opportunity for students to train with

our daily lives, many people, young and in New York. Mr. Peterman studied the professionals in the industry, perform both

seasoned, long for an escape outlet. A door technique under the auspices of Fred locally and abroad, tour in the summer to

we can walk through and leave everything Kareman at Carnegie Hall Studio for five exciting locations and give back to their

on the other side. A place where we can years, while Ms. Peterman studied with community through an outreach program.

be ourselves … or any other character we Martin Barter at The Meisner Center in LA. In 2013, students involved will have the

choose. We all have a creative artist within, Mr. Meisner’s technique relies heavily on opportunity to travel to Walt Disney World!

and The Acting Studio can provide the accessing the actor’s impulses, through Auditions for Frisco’s 2012-2013 Triple

essential training needed to build a strong which real responses and real behavior are Threat Program will be by appointment on

foundation in theatrical arts. Students will accessed in the moment. Both Mr. and Ms. September 15.

learn life skills through stage skills, all while Peterman implement this technique for To jump-start the Frisco location, free

having a great time! younger actors in a very safe and effective camps will be offered on August 7-9. This

Owners Shane and Erica Peterman, a way. three day camp will run from 10 a.m. to 1

husband and wife team still working in Giving students a well-rounded p.m. for ages 8-12 and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for

the industry, believe in raising the bar for understanding of performing arts, The ages 12 and up. Participants will get a taste

young artists, offering classes in all three Acting Studio provides dance and singing of dance, singing and acting instruction.

areas of theatre: acting, dance and voice. instruction as well. The Dance department Space is limited.

Their technique-based teaching style is focused on the study and the work The Acting Studio will hold auditions

helps students hone their skills without that will develop confidence in young for its production of Annie the Musical

the expectation and stress of perfection. performers. From introduction classes October 12-13, to be performed at the

Each student is talented in their own way, to an Original Choreography class for MCL Grand Theater in Lewisville. All roles

getting as much out of the classes as they experienced adults, The Acting Studio are open to children and young adults

are willing to invest. will help students master the art of dance. ages 5 to 19. Call 214.705.8322 or visit www.

With three successful years under their Students can also learn basic vocal and actingstudiotx.com for more information.

belt at the Grapevine location, The Acting breathing technique, music fundamentals

Studio is opening a second location in and work on appropriate material to The Acting Studio
Frisco, August 13. Inspired by the original enhance their vocal repertoire. Private, 7151 Preston Rd. #301C,
Actor’s Studio in New York City, they strive one-on-one instruction is also available,
to provide a place where actors can work focusing on the technically proper way

on their craft and participate in full-scale, to sing any genre, building a quality Frisco, TX 75034
professionally produced productions. foundation for singing. 214.705.8322

In 1931, the famous Group Theatre Exposure to the arts through travel is www.actingstudiotx.com
changed acting into a truly emotional art. an important part of an artist’s education.
One of the founders, Sandford Meisner, With this in mind, The Acting Studio

eventually went on to head the acting offers a Triple Threat Program, an exciting

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SMALL BITES

CORNER BAKERY CAFE
3301 Preston Road, # 2, Frisco
972.668.6590
www.cornerbakerycafe.com
Corner Bakery Café offers delicious
sandwiches, delightful sweets, savory
panini, fresh salads and hearty bowls
of soups and pasta.

LA MADELEINE COUNTRY
FRENCH CAFÉ
8008 State Highway 121, Frisco
972.704.2000
www.lamadeleine.com
With La Madeleine’s French country-
inspired menu that satisfies cravings
morning, noon and night, it’s no
wonder customers keep coming back.

PARADISE BAKERY
2601 Preston Road, Frisco
972.377.3553
www.paradisebakery.com
Offering freshly prepared baked
goods, soups, salads and sandwiches,
Paradise Bakery has earned a
reputation for providing exceptional
service and the finest quality
products.

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by Frederick Sampson FEATURE
by Chantal Ansari by Haley Birkelbach

by Shannon Delcambre

2012 Cover Photo Contest

FOR THE LAST NINE YEARS, the Frisco STYLE Cover Photo Contest has attracted
many talented photographers, professional and amateur. From landscapes and
nature to children, every photo captures a little piece of life standing still. As you
can imagine, it is very difficult to choose just one winner among many cover-worthy
photos, so the following pages are filled with pictures we felt deserved honorable
mention. Thank you to all of our readers who have shared your beautiful moments in
time with us. We hope you enjoy the following photos as much as we have!

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by Lanora White

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