Celina Magazine - February 2015

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February 2015 | Vol I, Issue 11 | $2.50 Celina’s Community Magazine Since 2014

Salsa on the Square

We Are Celina

2015 ALL STAR LEAGUE | C.A.R.E. LADIES BRUNCH CELINA’S SWEETHEARTS

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FEATURE

19 Celerating 25+ years of marriage

Departments IN GOOD TASTE

14 DINING

Salsa on the Square

COMMUNITY

12 All Star League 16 2015 C.A.R.E. Ladies Brunch & Auction 18 HEART OF CELINA Measured by Character

Columns

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Letter From The Publishers

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Celina Events Calendar

Events & Activities in and around Celina, Texas

10 CISD News

Salsa on the Square If you have a craving for great Mexican cuisine, look no further than our very own Papa Gallo’s! Located in the heart of Celina, this little gem is right on the square.

Enjoy the best margarita’s around, fantastic fajitas and amazing desserts. For more see page 14.

-Cover Photo by Chris Fritchie

U.I.L Results

20 The Old Man’s Corner The Tree

22 In Good Taste 6

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Celina Has Heart

appy Valentine’s Day!! We are so happy that you have welcomed us into your homes and shown us the love and the heart of Celina. There are many wonderful people, incredible organizations, unbelievable schools and amazing community volunteers that have shown us what Celina is really about.

And this issue is dedicated to the “Heart of Celina”! From the couples that have shared more than 25 years of marriage to the heroes of the Special Needs AllStar team – these folks know what it means to love and cherish every moment. And we thank them for sharing their stories!

We also want to recognize all of the volunteer time spent on the up-coming C.A.R.E. Ladies Brunch. This group is doing amazing things, and raising a great deal of money for the Celina schools. If you are able, please try to attend the Brunch and Fashion Show…it’s for a wonderful cause! We also implore you to consider any ways that you can plug in with the Measured by Character organization…what they are teaching our students is a wonderful lesson, and one that will benefit them into adulthood. Again, we are able to see the true soul of this community through its people, and CELINA HAS HEART!!

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Celina Events

CELINA ISD EVENTS: 2/3 Adult ESL Class 6:00-9:00 2/4 100th Day of School 2/5 Donuts with Dad 7:00am (CMS)

Adult ESL Class 6:00-9:00 2/7 Father/Daughter Dance

UIL Solo and Ensemble (CHS) 2/11 YLT Meeting 7:25am (CMS)

Cheer/Drill Team MANDATORY

Parent Meeting 6:00pm 2/12 Muffins with KMom 7:00am (CIS)

Cheer/Drill Team (Make-up) Par

ent Meeting 7:30am 2/14 Danceline Competition / Drill

Team @ CHS 2/18 Citizenship Crew Meeting 7:25am (CMS) 2/20 CMS FCA Meeting 7:25am

CIS FCA Meeting 7:30am 2/26 UIL Concert Band and Sight-

Reading Contest 2/27 UIL Concert Band and Sight-

Reading Contest

Choir Annual Benefit Dinner

5:30pm @ CHS

www.CelinaMagazine.com BOBCATS BASKETBALL: 2/3 @ Krum 2/6 Sanger @ CHS 2/10 @ Aubrey 2/13 Gainesville @ CHS 2/17 @ Argyle LADY BOBCATS BASKETBALL: 2/3 @ Krum 2/6 Sanger @ CHS 2/10 @ Aubrey BOBCATS POWERLIFTING: 2/5 @ S & S (Girls) 2/7 @ S & S (Boys) 2/21 @ Howe (Boys & Girls) BOBCATS BASEBALL: 2/9 @ Gunter 2/13 Farmersville @ CHS 2/16 Denison @ CHS 2/20 @ Frisco Independence 2/23 Trimble Tech @ CHS 2/26 Celina Tournament @ CHS 2/27 Celina Tournament @ CHS 2/28 Celina Tournament @ CHS

LADY BOBCATS SOFTBALL: 2/5 Scrimmage @ CHS 2/7 Scrimmage @ Plano East 2/12 Scrimmage @ CHS 2/14 Scrimmage @ CHS 2/16 Farmersville @ CHS 2/19 Brock Tournament @ Brock 2/20 Brock Tournament @ Brock 2/21 Brock Tournament @ Brock 2/23 @ Hebron 2/28 Little Elm @ CHS CITY OF CELINA: 2/10 City Council Meeting 5:00pm 2/17 Planning & Zoning Board 6:30pm 2/25 Historic Preservation Committee 9:00am

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UIL ELEMENTARY ACADEMIC COMPETITION Celina ISD is once again participating in the UIL Academic Competitions for students in grades 2 through 8. A few years ago, we were a part of a district that did not compete in UIL academic competitions except on the high school level. Having not competed these last 2 years would have put many at a disadvantage, but I am thrilled to share that our students rose to the occasion and represented their campuses and our district with outstanding performances and sportsmanship.

The Elementary UIL Academic competition was held on December 5th at Hilltop Elementary in Argyle, Texas for students in grades 2-5. The district came in second overall and many students were awarded medals and ribbons for their outstanding performances.

Listed below are the results from the UIL Elementary Academic Competition.

Grade 2 – Competed in 3 events Chess Puzzles Tyler Haynie – 5th place Team members: Isabella Combs, Fernando Gasca, Charlie Williams Creative Writing Landry Graf – 5th place Aubrey Lambert – 6th place Participants: Logan Dunlap, Sophia Norris Storytelling Madeline Hale – 2nd place Sophia Norris – 3rd place

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Landry Graf – 4th place Participant: Natalie Griffith Grade 3 – Competed in 5 events Chess Puzzles TEAM – 1st place Hank Melton – 2nd place Andrew Purvis – 3rd place Team members: Grayson Buchanan, Brett Nix Music Memory Hailey Vaughn – 1st place Team members: Joshua Bennett, Jazmin Gutierrez, Hayden Mitchell, Colten Olvedo Ready Writing Chanlyr Taylor – 1st place Participants: Cooper Anderson, Lacy D’Arkos, Eva Duffy Spelling TEAM – 1st place Carson Cunningham – 3rd place Maggie Mathews – 5th place Team members: Ava Ford, Abby Norris Storytelling Participants: Andrew Aubuchon, Kennedy Puente, Graham Rylander, Maggie Stroot Grade 4 – Competed in 7 events Art Smart TEAM – 3rd place Dani Quiroz – 3rd place Alondra Llamas – 4th place Team members – Kailey Radtke, Hillary Torres

Chess Puzzles Team members: Carson Adell, Stormi Devoll, Tripp Perkins Music Memory TEAM – 2nd place Carson Cloud – 1st place Shelby Young – 5th place Team members: Emma Berry, Logan Brent, Caroline Reeves Number Sense Team members: Zeke Barnett, Camille Herbert, Sara Ortiz, Zac Turci Oral Reading Callison Marmon – 4th place Participants: Avery Ashworth, Dimock, Caden Scott Ready Writing Kylee Clark – 6th place Participants: Mattie Pritchard

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Spelling Zac Turci – 4th place Team members: John DePaola, Caden Scott 5th Grade – Competed in 11 events Art Smart TEAM – 2nd place Alissa Jenson – 1st place Wyatt Stephens – 6th place Team members: Landon Clark, Makayla Olivarez

Chess Puzzles Team members: Sullivan Coblentz, Braden Hoover

Blanco,

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Dictionary Skills TEAM – 1st place Griffen Benway – 1st place Grayson Baird – 4th place John Ford – 6th place Team member: Calvin Hubbard Listening TEAM – 1st place Sara Coblentz – 1st place Landry Moore – 4th place Team members: Landon Patterson, Mekdes Woldesunbet Maps, Graphs, & Charts TEAM – 3rd place Adele Clarke – 5th place Team members: Keanu Gotay, William Locke, Lucas Moore Music Memory TEAM – 1st place Adele Clarke – 1st place Mekdes Woldesunbet – 4th place Team members: Brad Kissinger, Presley Page, Olivia Snyder

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Community

Local Ball Team for Special Needs Players Starts 6th Season

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Children with physical, mental and/or developmental challenges and are in 1st grade thru 12th grade are invited to join the 2015 AllStar League. This team is designed specifically for those special needs players that are unable to participate on regular teams due to their physical/mental challenges.

We play at Old Celina Park from 6:00 7:30 each Tuesday evening beginning March 17 thru May 26 on Practice field #8.

There is no fee to play on this team. We rely on sponsors from our community.

In years past, Prosper Marketing Group has provided the team t-shirts for the players and the Celina City Council and Mr. VanZant, who is the Celina City Attorney, provided trophies for the players. To celebrate the end of the season, Jimbo’s Pizza donated pizzas and Brookshires provided a gift card to cover the cost of cupcakes and drinks.

There are NO outs. Each child will be able to hit the ball, run the bases and make a home run. We divide the players

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into two groups and rotate infield and outfield. For those players that need buddies, volunteers will be available to help them hit, run, catch or just stand close. We have a t-ball stand for those that need it or the coach can pitch the ball. We will accommodate any player to help them participate to the best of their ability.

And for the parents, this will be a relaxing opportunity to meet other parents of local special needs children that face the same day-to-day challenges that you do and exchange ideas etc. You will finally be able to sit on the sidelines and watch YOUR special needs child play ball.

Please sign up no later than March 1st so that we will be sure to have a team shirt for your child. WE ALSO NEED VOLUNTEERS. This is a great opportunity for students who need volunteer credit hours or just

want to help out. No age limit required, and we love our retired folks who help out too!

We would also like to extend our appreciation to Cody Webb with Celina Parks and Rec. He ensures that our field is prepared every Tuesday before our games. He draws lines on the field, brings in bleachers for the parents, and keeps the field as dry and clean as possible. We cannot thank Cody enough for all that he does for our program.

For more information, to sign your child up or if you wish to volunteer, please contact Stephanie Kirby at 972-762-1347.

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Dining

Salsa on the Square

BY DELIA JO RAMSEY PHOTOS BY CHRIS FRITCHIE

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There were two facts about Papa Gallo’s that I already liked before even setting foot inside the doors. First, they’re located on an endearingly adorable town square. Secondly, they serve Mexican food. A queso lover from birth, I’m that girl who could absolutely eat Mexican food for every single meal, and I’m always excited to explore and find new favorites. I love to discover dishes and vibes that make me want to return again and again for more.

In case you’re wondering, “Papa Gallo” translates to “Father rooster” -just a short Spanish lesson there before going further and leaving you wondering.

The best news is that it’s not just average Mexican food like you find on every corner in DFW. This small town Celina restaurant is doing it right. Since opening and becoming instantly popular, they now serve an expanded menu and the food is now better than ever.

It all began in December of 2010, when owner Eddie Bell fulfilled both his dream and Celina’s need for a Mexican restaurant by opening Papa Gallo’s on Pecan Street.

Exposed brick walls, a large wooden door, faux cowhide tablecloths and industrial floors set this scene for authentic Mexican fare. Service is quick and the servers are always friendly and genuinely seem to enjoy being there.

You can choose to sit inside or outside, the patio is covered, climate-controlled and has its own cozy bar, complete with a view of Celina’s picturesque town square.

My all-time favorite item on Papa Gallo’s menu is the Mexican pizza: a perfectly crisp fried tortilla topped with refried beans, gooey melted cheese, spicy chorizo, and avocado slices. Dollop with sour cream and enjoy. It’s on their appetizer menu and is definitely enough to share, or enjoy as an entrée. This dish keeps me returning week after week to enjoy.

bean soup in additional to the complimentary chips and homemade salsa.

The regular lunch menu is served Monday thru Saturday from 11am-2:30pm. There are also featured Monday –Friday lunch specials ranging from $5.99-$9.99 and includes items like enchiladas, tacos, chimichangas, and carne asada. With these specials you can choose to add a 12 ounce margarita for only $2 more.

Papa Gallo’s house margarita is blue. Yes, blue. First timers are often confused when a waitress asks “yellow or blue margarita?” The house margarita is bright blue thanks to the addition of Curacao to the recipe. Happy hour is Monday-Friday from 4pm-7pm.

The beef fajita and ribeye are tender, quality meats lots of locals rave about.

Cheese enchiladas are also fantastic; top yours with queso if you’re a die-hard cheese lover, or change it up by adding green chile stew for something a bit different with a slightly spicy kick.

Another favorite menu item is the pulled pork stuffed chile relleno – simply delicious! Top with queso (noticing a theme?) for an indulgent treat.

For those of you with a sweet tooth, dessert offerings like traditional sopapillas, xangos (fried cheesecake in a thin flour tortilla and topped with cinnamon and sugar), homemade flan, and crispy fried ice cream have got your sugary cravings satisfied.

Eddie Bell definitely did his research and has put together a great concept in his very first restaurant.

Congratulations so Papa Gallo’s on a great first 4 years, and cheers to many more successful years on Celina’s square. Papa Gallo’s Mexican Grill has a winning recipe for either a romantic date night or a bustling family dinner.

Papa Gallo’s 241 W. Pecan Street, Celina, TX 75009 972-382-8899 Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm Sunday- 11am-3pm

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2015 C.A.R.E. Ladies Brunch & Auction

BY Whitney McCracken

Founded in 1992, the Celina Association for Renaissance Excellence (C.A.R.E.) Foundation seeks to inspire and reward academic achievement throughout Celina Independent School District. Beginning with the pre-kindergarten class and culminating with the senior class, C.A.R.E. supports the academic endeavors of all Celina students.

The Annual Ladies Brunch and Auction is schedule for March 21st at Celina High School from 9:00am – 12:00pm. This event is our largest fundraiser of the year. Tickets will be available for $25 beginning in February, and can be purchased at www.CelinaCares.org. If you would like to donate Live and/or Silent Auction items, please contact Sarah Burns at saraburns3@gmail.com. There are also various levels of Corporate Sponsorships available, so please connect with Roxanne Flores at 972977-2350 to discuss those opportunities.

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C.A.R.E. financial contributions for the 2014-2015 school year by campus: Elementary - $1,784.50 Intermediate - $1,873.14 Middle School - $4,400.33 **received an extra stipend for opening year Junior High - $2,010.00 High School - $2,067.80 TOTAL: $12,135.77

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CHS senior scholarships awarded for the graduating class of 2014 $37,100.00

Lunch is provided by Chocolate Angel Cafe & Tea Room We will also have a Fashion Show, which will be featuring local boutiques.

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Heart of Celina making the best of today because we are not promised tomorrow, the importance of legacy, taking responsibility, having accountability, and the fact that it is never too late to make a change. We encourage the kids to make a commitment to a life of character!

As you know with all schools, budgets are very tight and financial resources are limited.

Measured by Character does not want this to be a deterrent for bringing the program to our youth! So they are bringing this to the youth with NO charge to the school. It is brought solely on donations from the community.

Measured by Character will be honoring all of the donors by placing their name on the big screen at the event and sharing with the kids that you believe in them and are investing in their future. Also as a token of their appreciation they will be recognizing your business in the Celina Magazine to show the community that you support the school and our youth.

Look for John Patterson and Wade White to visit your business soon. If you want further information on how you can take advantage of the opportunity to help make a change in a child’s life please contact them at the numbers below. The seed you plant in a child’s life today can have a ripple effect that could not only impact their life but also the lives of many others to come.

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The Celina Chamber is excited to join efforts with Celina High School and Measured by Character to promote and bring an impactful Character Education program to our High School Students. The Chamber is asking you as a valued member to rally around our youth by supporting them in any way you can. The program called Measured by Character will be presented at the High School in March 2015.

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The program is looking for financial support and will be calling or visiting your business in the next month. The program is designed to share with our youth the message that their life has purpose and meaning. It touches on

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Celina’s Sweet heart s Celebrating 25+ Years of Marriage Jim and Peggy Bowers Ralph & Thresa O’Dell They have been married 71 1/2 years (72 years in June). They were interviewed for their 70th anniversary and said “We’ve always settled arguments peacefully. We’ve always had a good home and good kids. We’ve been fortunate.”

As their granddaughter, the thing I admire most, is their commitment to each other through whatever comes their way. Through thick and thin they’ve stood together! – Mandy Allison

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Jim & Peggy Bowers My husband and I celebrated our 49th wedding anniversary a few weeks ago. We were married on January 9, 1966. Our advice to newlyweds is “Marriage is forever, that’s what makes it so challenging and yet so rewarding.”

Robert & Carolyn Harvey Who would ever believe it would last….it amazes me today….Three dates to a Solider Boy has equaled to 56 years of marriage. The years have been good to Bob & I and we are grateful for what we have been able to do and accomplish in our life.

We had a lot to live up to in the Harvey Family… divorce was not an option …everyday you can find love in something and you built on that just as they have done for generations.

The advice is simple, just say keep love in your heart each day and Bob always has said life is in the order of, “GOD, LOVE, FAMILY & MUSIC” you can’t go wrong.

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The Old Man’s Corner

The Tree

BY JAMES YEARY

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ow do you know when the holiday season is over? There are two markers. One is when the Super Bowl is within a day or two, and the other is when it’s time to take down the Christmas tree.

Remember the joy of getting the tree out of the shed or garage? Chasing down all the boxes with the bulbs and lights? Sitting on the hearth with a string of lights, replacing bulbs, one at a time, till the whole string lit up? Well that’s good because all that is gone and it’s time to put all that stuff away until next year.

Taking down the tree, for me, is not as much fun as fighting to get the string of lights to work. There is a real rush of success when you have finally solved the problem, and the joy of seeing the lights all come on with the warm glow of the season. The hassle of stringing the outside lights and trim to celebrate the season is all erased when it’s lighted and you and others can enjoy your efforts.

I have often considered leaving the tree and all the lights up for the whole year. It really feels warm and friendly sitting and watching a football game with the tree lit up and a fire in the fireplace. For that reason I usually leave the tree up until at least the playoff games are

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done, but mostly I leave the tree up till after the Super Bowl. Since that happens in early February now, for some reason it seems like a little much, so now the playoffs are the end of the road for the tree and I guess even the Christmas season.

A few years ago I bought a nine foot, lighted, four sections Christmas tree. The thing weighs about seventy pounds. It came in a two foot square by six foot long box. The first challenge was getting it put together and working.

That was the easy part compared to taking it down and trying to cram it back into the box.

The latter little item turned out to be all but impossible. I don’t know why they don’t send the little Chinaman who put the tree into the box the first time, with the box, so he can do it again. Over the years of wresting the tree around, I have never been able to come even close to stuffing that thing back into the box!

I have been able to get a rope around it to keep it all together, and that is my best effort.

I’m thinking of getting another tree. Smaller this time. For sure lighter, and maybe shorter.

The mounted lights on our present tree don’t all work so we just put our own lights on the tree this year, so a self-lighted tree is out for the new one. Sometimes I envy those who

put up a table top tree, self-lighted and stands about a foot tall. Somehow though, that just doesn’t capture the spirit of Christmas for me.

Big and bold is the way to go for decorating and honoring the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The little tree and lots of other things going on now seem to let us forget why we have Christmas anyway. All that said, it’s the bigger and bolder tree for me next year.

I’m glad all the major holidays come reasonably close together. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s buzz thru the last two months of the year in a flash of good, no, great food, merriment, family and friend associations, and spending lots of money. The last part is the only problem. The memories of the great times will wane as the credit card charges keep coming in over the next few months. No matter, it’s ten or so months till we do it all again, and surely by then I can get them all cleared up for another round.

Oh yeah, I just noticed, I still have two motorized Reindeer in the front yard I need to take down and put away. What the heck, the Super Bowl is still two weeks away, it’s cold and what difference will it make anyway. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.

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In Good Taste

Warm Up This Winter with Easy Mug Desserts

Fudgy Raspberry Mug Brownie Servings: 2

Need a little warming up after a day out in the cold and snow? The McCormick Kitchens are sharing “hug in a mug”-themed desserts perfect for coming together after a day outside in a winter wonderland.

Completely customizable, these treats are a delicious way for the whole family to stay warm this winter.

This Fudgy Raspberry Mug Brownie for two is made in the microwave in less than 10 minutes and topped with whipped cream and raspberries.

To enjoy cool mint flavor instead, use peppermint and vanilla extracts in place of raspberry.

For more mug dessert recipes – from candy bar blondies to hot chocolate – visit www.McCormick.com and check out McCormick Spice on Facebook and Pinterest.

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3 tablespoons miniature chocolate chips 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons flour 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon milk 3/4 teaspoon McCormick Raspberry Extract Microwave chocolate chips and butter in microwavable coffee mug on high 30 seconds or until melted. Stir. Add remaining ingredients; mix well.

Microwave on high 45 seconds to 1 minute or until center looks almost set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Note: For a Fudgy Peppermint Mug Brownie, replace Raspberry Extract with 1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract and 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Pure Peppermint Extract.

Caution: Mug may be hot. Use pot holders when removing from microwave.

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