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As we celebrate Father’s Day on a Saturday the 19th, the following day marks the official start of summer. We all know the “Texas sun” has been slowly heating up all year, as it gets prepared for our red-hot, beautiful summertime. The Texas seasons are bold, just like our state in which we have a tremendous amount of pride.

I must say I share this feeling that most, if not all, Texans feel. It is a sense of pride that is recognized across our great country. Texas stands out from the rest! We are so thankful for this amazing state, and we are blessed to live in our lovely country towns in which the State of Texas embraces.

As we all are witnessing before our very eyes, our City of Aubrey and its surrounding areas are rapidly growing. It seems a new business is popping up each day as we peer out the window on our daily, routine drives. Some of us may feel apprehensive, some annoyed, some excited about what’s next, but we all must relish in the fact that we live in this fantastic place here in north Texas! This is exactly why all these businesses want to join our area. We are all surely on one common thread… We all must want to be here, and we are aware many others want to be here too! As we gain new neighboring businesses, keep in mind what still remains and has since the beginning. Let’s keep on the forefront of our minds what helped keep our city and neighboring communities safe and thriving. Our police, fire departments, city government officials and councils, schools and local, giving organizations should all be recognized and appreciated.

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Aubrey 380 Area Lions Club Eyeglasses Recycling The Aubrey 380 Area Lions Club collects used eyeglasses so that they can be recycled to parts of the world where regular eye care is not readily accessible. The club has collection boxes in Krugerville’s Woodlands Eye Care Center, Aubrey’s Ciera Bank, MOMS Place restaurant in Aubrey, and the Covenant Church in Aubrey.

In June, the club members will be at the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center in Watauga, Texas cleaning, checking eyeglass prescriptions, sorting, and boxing the collected eyewear. The recycling center processes between 12,000 to 15,000 pairs of glasses per month and provides these to church and medical missions going to Mexico,

By Rod Fennell Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Brazil, Peru, Paraguay, Bolivia, Ethiopia, Uganda, Romania and the Philippines.

Therefore, instead of just tossing them in the trash, please drop off your used eyeglasses in one of these Lions collection boxes. Those recycled eyeglasses can make such a huge difference in someone’s life.

The Aubrey 380 Area Lions Club meets at 7:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month in the Education Building - Classroom “A” at the Covenant Church, 8690 Liberty Road, Aubrey, Texas 76227. Our club motto “We Serve” is put to good us in the communities of Aubrey, Crossroads, Krugerville, Paloma Creek, Pilot Point, Providence Village, and Savannah. We welcome visitors and would love to call you a fellow Lion. Please visit www.aubreylions.org for more information.

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City Update from Mayor Janet Meyers Summer is coming! When I was a young, summer meant endless hours of playing in the sprinkler or on the Slip ‘n Slide. I drank from the garden hose. I never once wondered how water got to my home. I just knew, when I turned the nozzle, water would come from the hose.

Today I realize more and more what a luxury clean water is and how important access to multiple sources of water is to a growing town like Aubrey. Securing enough water to support a city or town’s growth is no small feat regardless of size.

The City of Canyon bought land only to strip the land of its water rights and resell the surface. San Antonio is buying water rights from rural land owners and making plans to pipe the water more than a hundred miles to meet their future needs. Water is life. We cannot live - we cannot grow without the water capacity to support our city both now and in the future.

Why am I telling you all of these things? Two reasons... First, I am of the opinion the fight for water in the State of Texas is being played out silently. If we, your City Council, are not thoughtful and careful in our planning, Aubrey will be at the mercy of those who own a majority of the water rights. While our current wells will not support our projected 42 square mile build out, they may help us mitigate the cost of water in the future.

Second, I am excited to announce Aubrey is expanding its water system!

During Aubrey’s April City Council meeting, the Council voted to build a new water well facility to meet our short-term growth projections within the original town’s borders and to create a receiving point for water from Upper Trinity Regional Water District to help meet our future water needs.

You might think it seems silly to be excited about expanding our water system, but water is a key factor in economic growth and development. This vote moves the town forward on a plan to connect to Upper Trinity Regional Water District that was begun by the Aubrey City Council about 20 years ago! (For me, this is a perfect example of just how frustratingly slow governments move.) The receiving point, when connected to Upper Trinity Regional Water District, will be Aubrey’s second source of water.

One final thought about water... Though our City is endowed with abundant clean water, water conservation is important. You might still see me playing in the sprinkler in the hot summer days ahead, but only while I am watering the lawn. These days I run the dish washer and the clothes washer when they are full, and I turn off the water while I am brushing my teeth. These small acts of water conservation are greatly multiplied when we all do them together.

I hope you will join me. I look forward to hearing how you and your family conserve water.

P.S. The City of Aubrey’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is found on our website under the heading Consumer Confidence Report.

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Community

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chool Resource Officers weren’t really a thing 20 years ago. Oh, maybe large school districts in major metropolitan areas had officers who were designated to the school district, but your average school district had not really started proactively working to curb criminal activity or concern itself with the rising instances of students being incarcerated for major offenses.

On April 20, 1999, the world changed. That morning, high school students, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed 12 of their fellow students and one teacher at Columbine High School in Littleton, CO. The pair wounded another 21 students before taking their own lives. The tragedy left a distraught community, police department, school administrators and the killers’ own families and friends in a state of despair and confusion. What could have been done to prevent the tragedy? Where had these young boys gone wrong? What could be done to keep the same thing from happening in other schools?

As the 2000s progressed, more and more school districts orchestrated agreements with local law enforcement to retain the services of dedicated officers to work on their campuses during the school year. After a time, some districts took the initiative to found their own police departments, finding officers who specialized in working with the juvenile population, to be of benefit when managing the sensitivity of on-campus incidences.

laws. School District Police Departments, like all Police Departments, enter into mutual aid agreements with departments in neighboring cities and school districts for the benefit of the students and citizens. School Resource Officers, however, differ in some ways from city, county or state departments. SROs work for the school district, itself, at the behest of the Superintendent, not for the city or cities encompassed by the district.

Their jurisdiction includes all properties of the school district, any offcampus location on which school events are held (i.e. away games, field trip locations, UIL events) and any other site on which the school district has a vested interest.

Your SRO also has specialized training in juvenile law and juvenile deescalation techniques to ensure they are prepared for and capable of working with the unique needs of a student population. They earn extra certifications from the State, recognizing the training they have received. “It isn’t our goal to arrest or incarcerate students,” explained Collins. “It is always my goal to prevent students from making the mistakes that could land them in jail and rob them of their future successes. Most often, if I’m successful, I never know I’ve helped a student. My greatest success stories are the ones that are never told, because those students made the right choices when faced with the fork in the road. Occasionally, I’m blessed to have a student who tells me how I’ve made a positive impact on them, how something I said or did changed their thinking or redirected them. Those moments are rare and precious.”

Aubrey ISD led the charge in Denton County, becoming the first school district in the county with its own police department in June 2013. Under the guidance of former Chief Parents and community members Jason Massengale, the district set will notice, Chief Collins and K-9 From the Desk of Chief Scott Collins specific goals and objectives for the Follin attend almost all Aubrey Department and guidelines for its operating procedures. Chief Massengale ISD events, except when there are scheduling conflicts. Collins does this, built a solid working relationship with other area law enforcement and not because there may be a threat to or from students, but in an effort established a strong bond between his Department and the District’s toward community policing and increasing the Department’s visibility students before leaving the position in November 2014. and ability to connect with parents, students and other members of the community.

Chief Scott Collins took over the position the same month, coming from Montgomery County near Houston, where he had spent eight years as a Though it is not the goal of Chief Collins, or the Aubrey ISD School School Resource Officer after seven previous years of law enforcement Board to arrest students, it does happen. “We want only the best for every experience. His experience allowed him to move seamlessly into the role of child from Kindergarten through high school,” said Collins. “Even with Chief, picking up where his predecessor left off, with none of the illusions the students I’m forced to arrest and charge, it’s hard for me. I hope it is he had when he first became an SRO. a wakeup call for them, for their families, and that it causes them to alter the course they’ve been on and make smarter and more positive decisions “When I was first assigned to a school district in Montgomery County, I moving forward.” The Aubrey ISD Police Department is here to serve, to thought it would be easy. I thought it would be like being a teacher, you just protect, to encourage and to correct your students. According to Collins, it open a book and read to kids,” said Chief Collins. “I was wrong, on so many is his Department’s goal to work with, not against, the parents in AISD. “I levels and about so many things. Teachers, they have some of the toughest can be your ally, if you’ll let me,” said Collins of his relationship to parents. jobs. They don’t just open a book and read. They don’t just give tests “I can help you when you see your child is struggling. If you come to me and subjectively hand out grades; they have a special talent for reaching with your concerns, I will do my best to help you and your child. I want to students, finding ways to connect with each one so they can inspire, make a positive impact and, with your help and trust, I’ll spend every day motivate and help each student reach his or her individual potential.” working for your kids.”

Administrators, explained Collins, face much the same challenges with the Currently, the Aubrey ISD Police Department has a full-time chief and added problems of managing budgets and facilities. He would learn over a full-time narcotics K-9. The Department has capacity for several partthe course of his first eight years as an SRO, that his role would require time officers and Chief Collins is looking for qualified applicants. Chief much more of him than he could have imagined. “It’s about the kids,” he Collins can be reached at, scollins@aubreyisd.net. The Aubrey ISD Police said. “It’s about making a difference, heading them down the right path and Department is a full-service police department, available 24-hours a day, helping them make decisions that will lead them to achieve great things. year round. Primary hours for the department are Monday through Friday If I can keep a student from making a mistake, if I can redirect a student from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the school day Chief Collins can be reached headed down the wrong path, I’m doing my job.” at 940-668-3900 X1201. After hours, officers are on call and paged out It’s important to note, School Resource Officers are fully commissioned through the Denton County Sheriff ’s Office Dispatch Center at 940-349members of the law enforcement community. They have the same authority 1600. and responsibility to enforce all State and Local laws, including traffic

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Dining in Aubrey

Hunka Hunka “BEBO” Burger

Cruising along Highway 377 northwards through Aubrey and Pilot Point sits a staple that’s been in the area 20-plus years. This is a place that’s definitely hard to miss with its outside decoration full of memorabilia… planes, automobiles and a few hints of Elvis that you will see even more of when you enter “Bebo’s” Café.

Bebo and Kathy Chandler are the proud business owners of this Home of the “Bebo” Burger. Born and raised in Aubrey, Bebo has learned over the years what the Aubrey folks enjoy. The café hosts Karaoke every other Friday evening from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and offers its guests live bands playing Texas and Classic Country each month. Every once in a while you may even spot a real, live Elvis!

Kathy got to Aubrey as fast as she could in the year 1980. All of the Elvis décor in the restaurant are things that Kathy has collected since she was just 13 years of age. Both Bebo and Kathy are proud of the items they have collected together over the years. Each item on display, including the old cars, golf carts, etc., are things the couple actually owns. Mom Martha and daughter Stephanie have been working hard in all areas of the restaurant’s success from the very beginning. You can definitely feel the warm, welcoming spirit of their family here.

The “Bebo’s” menu mirrors the diner’s nostalgic inspired theme. From the vast collection of burgers to fried catfish, chicken fried steak, and peach cobbler, you can envision Elvis actually sitting next to you enjoying the home-style, classic food. Don’t just think lunch or dinner if you’re considering “Bebo’s” either. They serve up delicious breakfast 7 days a week!

“Bebo’s” offers a variety of burgers on their menu and even invites guests to boast their own burger creations. The first burger I wanted to try was definitely the good, ol’ stand-by and model of all burgers – The “Bebo” Cheeseburger. The burger was cooked to perfection with a picture-perfect char on the outside and a juicy, melt-in your-mouth flavor inside. The American cheese complimented the flavor of the beef

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fantastically, and the veggies were the perfect addition of fresh. Also appreciated about this burger was the non-boisterous, deliciously simple bun that did not take away from the whole flavor package. On the next visit, we may just have to try the “Steph” Burger. This one is topped with bacon, white American cheese, 2 fried green tomatoes, 2 cheese sticks, lettuce, and ranch. Better work up and appetite for that one!

What’s one of the first meals that comes to mind when you think of comfort food? Yep, chicken fried steak. “Bebo’s” takes their chicken fried steak extremely seriously! This one is no joke – ginormous! Not only that, but it’s cooked to perfection with a light flour batter then topped like icing on a cake with a creamy, white, peppery gravy. The green beans served alongside are reminiscent of country-style, family cooking with bacon and just the right amount of seasonings.

If you are a seafood fan, “Bebo’s” offers everything from catfish and shrimp meals to fish as an addition to any meal. They also offer an All You Can Eat, but ask you to please not share this one – they are offering this to you at an awesome price! When you bite into the catfish you notice the nice and crunchy outer cornmeal coating followed by the tender catfish that’s inside. The hushpuppies served alongside any catfish and shrimp meal are somewhat fiery with a scrumptious cornmeal flavor.

As we exit “Bebo’s” we are left feeling full and satisfied. We look back to take another glimpse of the cool scenery of the café and get a good feeling for our next visit. We see a “Bebo” Burger in our near future.

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Leaving a Mark As we consider Father’s Day this month, here is an excerpt from the book Honest To God? (1992) by author Bill Hybels. We are encouraged and challenged by what he writes about the influence of a great father.

“Secure, free, authentic men leave a mark – on their colleagues, friends, wives, and especially their children. Recently my brother and I spent a lunch hour discussing the mark our dad left on our lives. Dad wasn’t a perfect man, but he was authentically masculine. He loved God deeply and knew how to be firm yet compassionate.

We reminisced about the times we had sailed with him on Lake Michigan.

We remembered violent storms with fifty mile an hour winds. All the other sailors would dash for the harbor, but Dad would smile from ear to ear and say ‘Let’s head out farther!’

We talked about the tough business decisions we had seen him make. We winced when we remembered his firm hand of discipline that blocked our rebellious streaks. Dad was strong, tough, and thoroughly masculine.

Yet for twenty-five years he spent nearly every Sunday afternoon standing in front of a hundred mentally [handicapped] women at the state mental hospital. Gently and patiently he led them in a song service. Few of them could even sing, but he didn’t care. He knew it made them feel loved.

Afterward he stood by the door while each of those [...] women planted kisses on his cheek. As little guys, Dan and I had the unspeakable privilege of watching our six-foot-three, two hundred pound, thoroughly masculine dad treat these forgotten women with a gentleness that marked us.

If you’re a dad, what kind of mark are you leaving on your children, especially your sons? Do you realize that your little boys are watching you like hawks? They’re trying to figure out what maleness is all about, and you’re their model. I hope they see in you a deep and uncompromising love for God. I hope they see in you both toughness and tenderness. If they do, then you have served them well; they will be forever grateful. Your little girls, too, will benefit because they’ll grow up with a clear vision of the kind of men who make godly husbands.

When men live as they were created to live, they become powerful tools in the hands of God. Difference makers. Men who leave a mark.”

(From Honest To God? Becoming an Authentic Christian. 1992 Zondervan Publishing)

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Keep Aubrey Beautiful Presents: Music in the Park

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eep Aubrey Beautiful’s Music in the Park concert series continues on Saturday, June 18, with a performance by Bleu Edmondson. The event will be held at Aubrey’s Downtown Festival Grounds, starting at 6:45, with Bleu Edmondson performing at 7:30pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and coolers. Parking will be available around the park and in the downtown area.

Bleu Edmondson’s early years were spent focused on sports rather than music. He picked up a guitar for the first time during his college years, learned a few chords and his future was set. Bleu soon discovered that some of his favorite musical acts – Robert Earl Keen, Radney Foster, Uncle Tupelo – shared a common thread: Lloyd Maines either produced or played steel guitar on their recordings. A short time later, using a tape player in his dorm room, Bleu made guitar/vocal demos of some of his songs and sent the tape to Maines. Quickly recognizing the raw talent on that homemade cassette tape, Maines contacted Bleu and ultimately became his producer. The pairing made two records together – Southland and The Band Plays On – and Bleu credits Maines with giving him his start in the music business.

“Writing is like holding up a mirror to those darkest corners of our lives that we keep hidden,” confides the raspy-throated singer. “It’s not always a pretty reflection, but it’s real and it matters.” His collection of songs

ministers to the saint and the sinner in each of us. It is a conglomeration of those touch points and influences that give us permission to question, confront and raise a little hell on Saturday night. Bleu’s lyrics convey a worldly perspective of one who has lived a life balanced on the edge – of success and failure, love and hate, elation and despair – with his trademark grit and unselfconscious vulnerability intact. There is no sugar-coating in his songs; he simply calls it like he sees it.

Edmondson’s rapidly growing fan base, “The Southland Mob,” takes its name from his debut CD, produced by Texas musical royalty, Lloyd Maines.

His road-dog touring ethic, coupled with his management (Greg Henry) and booking team (CTK Entertainment), keeps him running down blacktops and back roads in excess of 200 days each year.

T h i s year’s concert series is the seventh sponsored by Keep Aubrey Beautiful. Concerts are also planned for the third Saturday in July. More information about Music in the Park is available by emailing kab@ KeepAubreyBeautiful.org or by calling (940) 343-1313.

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