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10 Dining in Aubrey

12 Gardening this Spring in North Texas

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Hey Y’all!

The town of Aubrey and the entire 380 area is obviously booming like crazy, but at the same time, many of us still appreciate its sweet, country charm in all of our areas off the main 380 highway. We are thankful to visit our much needed businesses that are popping up all around us for our consumer needs and wants, so that we can then escape back to our comforting communities.

From the great historic town of Aubrey itself, to Krugerville, Oak Point, Cross Roads, Providence Village, Paloma Creek, Savannah, and Union Park, we are truly blessed to have such a wide array of neighborhoods that suit our own personal liking.

That being said, we are so pleased to bring to you AUBREY Magazine!

AUBREY Magazine now joins its sister community publications PROSPER and CELINA Magazines. We realized from many of our current and potential readers and advertisers of the greatest desire for a publication such as this in the Aubrey area! Our entire team has been hard at work and had a great time preparing this special gem that you now hold in your hands. We really hope you enjoy it, as it’s all about your town, community, and includes many fun reads!

Aubrey and its surrounding areas seem to be growing like wild flowers from one day to the next, but we can all still learn about what’s important and what matters most for our communities and neighbors. We hope this magazine inspires you to get out and discover what you truly love about our town. While you are just kicking back at home, be sure to also check out and like the AUBREY Magazine Facebook page, so you can follow current happenings. If you have article ideas please send then to me at Stephanie@CedarbrookMedai.com or give me a call.

Visit us at www.AubreyMagazine.com to view current and past issues as well as web exclusive content!

StephanieCornelius Until next month,

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April 2016 VOL I, Issue 4 Executive Publishers Jason & Heather Reynolds Editorial/Marketing Director Heather Reynolds Heather@CedarbrookMedia.com Production/Creative Director Jason Reynolds Jason@CedarbrookMedia.com Associate Editor/Client Services Manager Stephanie Cornelius Stephanie@CedarbrookMedia.com Senior Account Executive Michele Vasquez Michele@Cedarbrookmedia.com Editorial Contributors Brian Benson | Janet Meyers | Stephanie Cornelius Brad Wilkerson | Justin Henry | Taylor Adams Photography Contributors Cedarbrook Media Group, LLC Chris Fritchie Studios Production/Design Cedarbrook Media Group, LLC Design@CedarbrookMedia.com Editorial Please send editorial considerations to Stephanie@CedarbrookMedia.com Advertising Information For our current media guide, contact Advertising at

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April 2016

Events in and around AUBREY 5 Aubrey Library Board Meeting – 5:30pm

7 Aubrey 380 Area Lions Club Meeting @ Mom’s on Main – 7:00pm 8 StuCo Blood Drive 9 Aubrey Historical Society Board Meeting @ 10:00am 12 Krugerville City Council Meeting – 7:00pm Aubrey Municipal Development District Board Meeting – 6:30pm

14 Aubrey Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting – 7:00pm

16 Aubrey Chamber Bet Your Boots! Casino Night 2016 @ New Diamond T Arena – 6:00pm Aubrey High School Prom

18 Town of Cross Roads City Council Meeting – 7:00pm 19 Aubrey City Council Meeting – 6:00pm

20 Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce Networking Luncheon – 11:30am @ Prairie House

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Community At the request of the Aubrey Historical Society, Brian Benson has taken on the restoration of the cemetery as his Eagle Scout project. Brian, a freshman at Aubrey High School, is in both marching band and symphonic band. He is a member of Beta Club, a Taekwondo instructor and 1st degree Black Belt, and a Life Scout with Boy Scout Troop 424.

He enjoys shooting, sports, hiking, and biking. His goal for the future is to earn an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

The last two weekends in April, Brian, along with Scouts from Troop 424, Aubrey High Beta Club, and other students will clean the lowlying brush and small trees from the area. Also, an iron gateway will be erected at the entrance of Key Cemetery. This initial work will pave the way for additional improvements, which will include a fence to protect the property and a state historic marker.

If you are interested in learning more about the cemetery, its restoration or volunteering for this project, please contact Jackie Fuller or the Aubrey Historical Society by email at aubreyhistoricalsociety@gmail. com or by phone at (940) 343-1313.

Restoring Key Cemetery Aubrey, Texas

By Brian Benson

The Key Cemetery, southwest of Aubrey, was the location of the old Key settlement. The settlement was founded in 1858 by Dr. George Key. There, he built a log cabin that served as the county’s first Methodist church, community center, and school house. Also founded around this time period was the Key Cemetery. Fifty or more graves are located in the cemetery dating from the 1860s to the early 1900s.

The cemetery has not been maintained in a very long time and is under significant disrepair. Cattle have been allowed to graze on the property and many of the grave markers are broken. The Aubrey Historical Society, with Jackie Fuller serving as President and Jean Burk serving as Key Cemetery Committee Chair, have taken up the cause of restoring the old cemetery.

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City Update

from Mayor Janet Meyers

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ubrey is a dynamic, small town with a big heart and room to grow.

We are about four square miles today split between old Aubrey and Winn Ridge Subdivision. The town's ultimate boundary is projected to be approximately 42 square miles.

So what has Aubrey done to prepare for growth?

• The City Council has approved a Downtown Master Plan to preserve the charming look and feel of 'old Aubrey', a Thoroughfare Plan to make travel around and through town easier, and a Water and Wastewater Master Plan to ensure our long-term water and wastewater needs are met. We have even passed a Night Sky Ordinance to preserve our view of the stars.

• Aubrey's fire department achieved an ISO 2 rating, which helps lower your homeowners insurance, and was one of four cities in the nation recognized for its efforts toward wildfire education, prevention and implementation of the Ready Set Go program.

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Two of Aubrey's seven police officers train police officers State-wide.

• The Aubrey Library won the Texas Municipal Library Directors Achievement in Excellence in Libraries Award for the 9th year in a row!

• The water department upgraded our water meters to an automatic metering reading system. The technology provides the department with real-time information on possible leaks in the system via a smart phone application.

• A Texas Department of Agriculture Community Development Block Grant and a Texas Department of Agriculture Capital Fund Grant are helping to provide funding for water projects around old Aubrey.

• The City is poised to begin construction on a water well, pump station, storage tank, water tower and receiving point for water from Upper Trinity Regional Water District, a project which benefits the original town borders. This plan, conceived by the City Council 20 years ago, will provide

a second water source to the town should something happen to one our water wells.

Good things are happening all around our small town and people are beginning to notice.

• In 2014 and 2015, the City of Aubrey topped The Dallas Morning News' list of the 10 Healthiest Neighborhoods.

• Keep Aubrey Beautiful was one of 10 cities in Texas to receive the prestigious Governor's Community Achievement Award for 2015.

Grounded in our history and by our sense of community, Aubrey looks forward to the change growth will bring. Our residents - our customers - deserve quality services, now and in the future. The decisions we make, the partnerships we forge, and the innovation we adapt today will have a lasting impact on those who follow; therefore, we are constantly looking for new methods, new partnerships and new technologies to make the City work better for our residents.

Our proximity to Lake Ray Roberts, Lake Lewisville and the Greenbelt make the City of Aubrey a wonderful place to call home!

Start getting to know us at Keep Aubrey Beautiful's Music in the Park May 21st, June 18th, or July 16th. Hope to see you there!

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Dining in Aubrey

By Stephanie Cornelius

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you live in Aubrey or the 380 area, or are just lucky enough to be passing through, boy do I have a must-try for you. Right in the heart of downtown Aubrey sits Upper Park Café…boasting charming décor and delightful service, all while offering a vast array of menu items. Open 7 days a week from 6:00 in the morning until 2:00 in the afternoon, this gem is all about serving up breakfast and lunch.

You immediately get a “feel good” vibe before you even take a seat. The scenery has lots of character without being stuffy or cluttered. From the cement floors and exposed brick walls to the mason jar lighting and industrial, farm-house flair, the café has that deep-rooted, hometown feel while feeling updated and clean at the same time. The folks hanging out seem very relaxed and chill – as if this weren’t their first Upper Park Café rodeo. This is where the Aubrey natives go to eat.

We decided to take a seat at the expresso bar area which is right next to the door heading to the outdoor patio. On the way to the expresso bar, you will immediately notice the large sign that displays some fascinating sounding coffee concoctions.

Andes Mint Mocha and Pecan Coffee?

Hmmm…yes, we will have to try both of those – along with a Cinnamon Spiced Apple Cider.

As we waited for our drinks, we noticed an assortment of various coffee mugs hanging above the bar area. We just had to find out something - Why the random collection of mugs? Come to find out, the locals bring their coffee mugs from home and hang them here at the bar. This justifies the

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initial instincts about Upper Park Café... This is a place where folks like to come on a continuous basis.

As we sit and chat, we can hear someone working the expresso machines to whip up these drinks we are so anxious to try. As our server carries our drinks over, I immediately notice the visual presentation of these beverages. I pleaded with my friend to wait a minute so we could admire her Andes Mint Mocha, but she refused and dove right into it. Our server let us know this was one of the town favorites, and we could see why. Sprinkled with Andes mints and whipped cream, this hot drink had flavors that were smooth with just the right amount of mint taste not to overpower the mocha flavored expresso finish. The Pecan Coffee was divine with a slightly toasted, nutty pecan aroma and a smooth, medium body coffee finish. The coffee was so pleasantly flavored that I didn’t feel any need whatsoever for the addition of cream or sugar. The Cinnamon Spiced Apple Cider was not just your typical store-bought cider drink. This warm cider was topped with whipped cream, drizzled with caramel with fresh, autumn apple notes. Definitely coming back for this one even if it isn’t the fall.

We are officially ready to order, and thinking how satisfying to have our pick of anything off the breakfast or lunch menu, since the café serves all items anytime during the café’s business hours. The Huevos Rancheros was beyond satisfying in comparison to many I’ve tried. This dish was April 2016

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thoughtfully layered starting with a crisp corn tortilla on the bottom, then topped with rice, cheese, beans, eggs that can be ordered any style, and sour cream. The salsa served alongside was seriously flavorsome with rich tomato flavor, a slight tang, smokiness, and just the right amount of heat.

The Waffle Combo was quite a feast encompassing one gigantic waffle which took over its own plate equal in size to the plate of two eggs, bacon and sausage!

If you are ever in the mood for a satisfying lunch, be sure to check out the Santé Fe Chicken. This dish is serious business involving a zesty, lightly pan-fried chicken breast, then topped with Pico de Gallo, cheese, served with a side of rice and beans, then topped with fresh avocado slices. The seasoning offers a Cajun style twist which keeps begging you to have more bites in an attempt to find out just what that addicting flavor truly is.

At the conclusion of our feast, we learn the owners of Upper Park Café are a couple who live in the town of Aubrey and came up with the name from the park where they first met. Right off the bat, we knew this was a great place and will definitely return to try more menu items and order another round of Pecan Coffee and Andes Mint Mochas. Don’t miss out on this special gem. Places like this are definitely few and far between.

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Gardening this Spring in North Texas When spring hits Texas, everyone is absolutely elated. The cloudy and cold days are gone and dreams of laying out in the backyard and playing with the family outside become a reality. Backyards can be an oasis for the family; a relaxing place for everyone to enjoy each other’s company while taking advantage of the crisp, fresh air. One of the best parts about owning a home with a backyard is planting a garden to beautify the yard, or to grow vegetables for the upcoming summer. The team at Backyard Concepts got together to share with you how to have a beautiful garden for this spring season.

Annual flowers such as Begonias, Bulbines and Petunias, and some wonderful perennials such as Salvia, Verbena, and Phlox are some of the favorites from the Backyard Concepts team to plant in their yards for spring. Jeremy Gordley, Head of Landscaping, likes to combine these flowers to create an earthy and organic atmosphere in his yard. Some of our other favorites that are native flowers of Texas are Blackfoot Daisies, Turk’s Cap, Gregg’s Mistflower, Purple Coneflower, and Yarrow. These flowers tend to do well in the dry heat that we will encounter once summer hits us. Since they have adapted to the climate conditions, these flowers are familiar with the area soil and some need little water to grow!

Other favorites to plant in the spring are Coreopsis, Gaura, and Pincushions. These unique flowers enhance the beauty of your garden, whether it is in the front or backyard.

Fresh vegetables somehow just taste the best in the summer. Some of the veggies that you can plant in the spring that will be ready by the summer are beans, cucumbers, and eggplant. It is important to plant the vegetables in an area where they will get a lot of sunlight. Herbs, such as Lemongrass, Rosemary, and Thyme, are also great to plant in the spring because they last throughout the hot and dry North Texas summer and most will survive through the winter. Our Retail Manager, Vivian Dowell, says to water heavily to make the roots grow deep. She says to check the moistness of the dirt before watering again by placing your fingers in the dirt to sense if it is dry. Then water again heavily to establish deep roots so your garden will become bountiful and plentiful.

If you are interested in building a garden or have any questions about plants, Backyard Concepts will be happy to assist you in any way possible. We also build gorgeous water features that will intensify the allure of your dream backyard. Call us today at 940.440.9715 to make this dream a reality!

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In His Presence

I love SPRING!

Spring can mean many things. Spring is a season. Spring is a coil in a bed-foundation. Spring is water emerging from the earth. Spring is momentum forward.

SPRING is a verb.

Although I arrived in Texas as soon as I could, I wasn’t born here. I was born and raised for the first twelve years of my life in a rural community in Southwest Missouri. Winters there could be beautiful but they also could be very brutal. A Southwest Missouri winter is said to be BRUTIFUL. The long months of cold forced me inside, all the while longing for the warmth of the sun to put an end to the dreary days.

It was SPRING, in all its glory, that kept my hope alive. It was SPRING that promised me that brighter and warmer days were ahead. The kinder temperatures allowed me to venture outside play my guitar on my front porch swing without frozen fingers. The melting snow revealed a lush lawn…. Which would eventually need frequent mowing… a task I did not protest. Well…. We had a riding lawn mower.

Then at the age of 13 our family relocated to North Texas….told you, I got here as soon as I could!

The winters here are neither harsh, nor recognizable. Oh, we may have an occasional stretch of cold or winter precipitation, causing cities to literally shut down; however, winter here is nothing like the winters our neighbors to the north experience.

Yet, even in the warmer climate of Texas, SPRING remained and still is a staple every single year: in the physical and spiritual rhythm of my life.

Texas winters are not necessarily measured by sleet, snow, ice or isolation. They are measured by the absence of GREEN, LIFE and GROWTH. Song of Solomon 2:11-12 11 For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; 12 The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land; So, “Does our SPRING differ according to the magnitude of our winter?”

No matter where we live, what we do, or who we are: SPRING is a verb – and it emerges regardless of our season of dormancy. We may be thick into the winter: with challenges, issues, problems, illness, stress… but SPRING beckons us to a NEW SEASON. Nichole Nordeman’s song, “Every Season”, says, And everything in time and under heaven Finally falls asleep.

Wrapped in blankets white, all creation Shivers underneath And still I notice you when branches crack And in my breath on frosted glass Even now in death, You open doors for life to enter You are winter And everything that’s new has bravely surfaced Teaching us to breathe And what was frozen through is newly purposed Turning all things green So it is with You and how You make me new With every season’s change And so it will be as You are re-creating me summer, autumn, winter, SPRING I find this to be among the finest lyrical depictions of Christ’s perpetual, continual, cyclical work in our lives – DEMONSTRATING & DESCRIBING Himself through creation - expressed by seasons. Proving that SPRING is a verb.

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WITH GROWTH COMES DEMAND, BUT HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH......

The Importance of Pricing your Home Correctly

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fter considering all your options you have decided to sell your home.

You have done enough research and seen enough success stories from your neighbors to know it is a buyer’s market. Then you consult with your Realtor to decide on a selling price.

With demand, this puts in the minds of many sellers that you should sell for the highest possible figure that has been seen in the market place. This strategy typically does not work. The National Association of Realtors reports that sellers typically get the best price for their home in the first two weeks on the market. In this scenario, the home most likely will sit on the market for a while and then you will have to reduce the price.

make the transaction difficult with their negotiations. If the price is fair and reasonable for the area, you can attract a couple of buyers that will do what it takes to get in the home. These buyers are typically incur much less stress and are easier to deal with when it comes to repairs, appraisals, lease-back situations and are overall accommodating in the transaction.

All in all, the list price of a home is strategically as important as having the right agent on your side. There are plenty of tools that suggest prices these days, but only a true professional can give you the daily heartbeat of a community and determine what the market will bear. If you are ready to know what your home will sell for, call us today Justin Henry Real Estate Advisors,LLC dba 380Realty.com 972-757-6273

You used a Real Estate Professional for a reason and pricing the home at a fair Market/ Retail Value is the second most important thing that any seller can do when selling. This List Price is more than a number; it is an integral piece of marketing that will The Agents Who Coined the attract customers to your home. This is second “Your 380 Expert� only to the Realtor presentation: professional photos, integrated internet ads, geo-targeting, Syndication and Reverse Prospecting are just a few that your Realtor should be utilizing.

To determine the value most Realtors will look at the home that have sold in the last 90 days to determine a plausible list price. Then we look at the competition, homes that are currently on the market to see how we truly compare to other homes marketing themselves for sale. If your home does not show as well, does not have as many features, has a variety of potential issues then we should be at a better price. If your home does show better than the other home, has more features or is in better shape we should potentially price a bit higher. Your Listing needs to beat the competition in the buyers eyes compared to others. Next you need to price the home in the most appropriate price range to obtain the highest amount of buyer traffic possible. If a fair price for the home is $302,450 you should price the home at $299,990 This will attract buyers with a ceiling at $300,000. It is more important to create the demand with multiple buyers than it is to obtain the exact price at $302,450. Lastly, we have to think about the buyer we are attracting.

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