PK Magazine 2024 Spring Issue

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Family...Pictured left to right: Steve, son Brady and wife Rachel, daughter Sarah, Shannon, daughter-in-law Mariel and son Blake

MardiGras“PKStyle”isoneofmyfavoriteevents. Ifyoumissedoutthisyear,no worriesbecausewewereoutinfullforceandsnaggedalotofpicturestore-capthefunfilledday. IloveseeingParkRoad36fulloflocals,andwhodoesn’tloveaparade?! I alsoloveMardiGrasbecauseitgivesmeasenseoflakeseasonopening,andindeedit is! Wehopeyouenjoyallthelocalfacesinthisissue,aswellasthecreativityofthose thatenteredafloatintheparadeordressedup.

You’regoingtofallinlovewithouriconichomefeature! Thewestsideestateisfullof history and the owners, Steve and Shannon Llewellyn have done an amazing job preservingthehistoryoftheestate.

Due to the popularity of our iconic home stories, this year we’re adding a new architecturaldesignseries. Therearesomanycustomnewbuildsthathavestunning featuresthatneedtobeshared. OurfirstonetofeatureisthehomeofMontyand AngelaMontgomery,checkitoutonpage15!

IlovemeetingourPKlocals,andI’mintriguedbytheirsuccess. Wehaveseveralstories inthisissuethatfeatureyourPKneighborsthatlivehere,workhereandplayhere. If youhaven’tmetthemalready,you’llenjoygettingtoknowthenewownersofMotorboat Inn,theserialentrepreneurthatresidesonthepeninsula,ajuniorinhighschoolthat drainedherbankaccounttostartherownsuccessfuljewelrybusiness,thecreativefolks atPKCrafters,thebaristasatThePerkofPKandtheownersofourlocalhardwarestore. WealsofeatureanotherPKlocalthatcreatedhisownsanctuarywrappedinsteel,you won’twanttomissthatone.

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Our iconic home feature

Couple on long journey to preserve a little Possum Kingdom Lake History and create a beautiful home at the same time.

Story by Steve Nussbaum | Photos by Kim Nussbaum

Body EveryissueofPKMagazinefeaturesaniconichome,andto qualify for that status it has to be a dwelling that people drive by when they’re giving a tour to visiting friends and family.

Thesehomesaren’talwayshugemansions,butthey’rethe ones that have a story to tell, and this time around it’s the homeofSteveandShannonLlewellyn – andwhatastory

their beautiful home has! It may be part lake myth that’s mixedinwiththefacts,butthere’snodoubtthattheyown anincredibleabodethatoverflowswithwarmth,historyand character

ThecouplehaslivedalloverthecountryasaresultofSteve Llewellyn’scareerwithFritoLay,butwhentheywerefinally backinTexas,theydecidedtheywantedtobuyalakehome.

Steve and Shannon Llewellyn in front of the large stone fireplace. The round table in the living room can be seen in some of the old pictures left from when F. Kirk Johnson and his famous friends enjoyed the home.

TheLlewellyns,whohavealwaysenjoyedthelakesinTexas, atonetimeconsideredlivingnearLakeTravisinAustin,but they soon realized the commute was too far from their Argyle, Texas, home They decided that a property on the west side of Possum Kingdom Lake would be much more feasible,especiallyhavingalsovisitedthelakewhenSteve Llewellyn’sbrotherownedacondoinTheCliffs.

In2017theybeganlookingatpropertiesandfoundatrue gemthatothersmightconsiderjusttearingdowninstead.It wasinterestingproperty,withtwohousessituatedonthe15 acresforsale,sotheycalledtheirrealestateagent,Dee Henderson

Whatfirststruckthemweretheincredibleviewsfromthe home, which sits up on a rocky cliff facing the state park andBroadway.Thelothadhugeoaktreesandtwohomes andseveralotherstructuresonit,andthestreetisfilledwith multimillion-dollarstructuresthathavebeenrebuiltonthese highlydesirableandlargelots

Thecouplesaidtheirfirstresponseinlookingattheunique property was, “No way. ” Shannon Llewellyn said they couldn’t really tell what the three-bedroom guest house was,andSteveLlewellynrefusedtogoinside

The view, the history and the vision of what the property couldbekeptthemcomingback,though,andin2017they madetheirpurchase

ThelegendoftheF KirkJohnsonhouseisrootedinhistory. Johnson was a wealthy oilman from Fort Worth, and the propertyhadnumerouspools,hottubsandsimplebuildings thatconstitutedafishingandhuntingcamp Atonetimethe estate was made up of several buildings across a 1,500acreranchalongtherockycliffsofPossumKingdom,andit’s believedthatmanyofthewhitewoodenstructuresonthe propertywereusedatthenearbystateparkandhousedthe workerswhohelpedbuilditasoneofthepost-Depression renewalprojects

Johnson, being a very successful businessman, had many famous friends, including actor Jimmy Stewart, who also wasoneofhisbusinesspartners.Infact,thetwomenwere earlyinvestorsinCentralAirlines,aregionalairlinebasedin Oklahoma,andtheyalsoteamedupinranchingandracing horses It seems their mutual love of the outdoors is what drewthetwomentogether.

When the Llewellyns bought the property, there were just two of the original buildings left, and the land had been divided into many lots They were determined to preserve theoriginalbuildingsandbringthepropertybacktolife,so they bought what was left of the original Johnson estate fromtheStephensfamily,whichhailsfromGraham,Texas TheStephensleftthematreasuretroveofmemorabiliaand

The main house is surrounded by majestic oak trees and a glimpse of the great view toward the State Park and “Broadway”

The totally remodeled “Jimmy Stewart” guest house

A magnificent view of the lake and original stone wall and gate along the back side of the main house

picturesofthehistoricproperty.

It was well known that Johnson had a huge collection of rare African game art by famous German artist Wilhelm Kuhnert,andmanyofthesepaintingsarenowondisplayat theFortWorthZoo.Johnsonwasalargebenefactorofthe zoo,andhishomeatPossumKingdomreflectedhisloveof African safari art and big-game hunting The Possum Kingdom home was filled with African art influence and even included murals of African game and safaris on the floors, and the Llewellyns have taken meticulous care in preservingthesefloormurals.

There also is a collection of books and pictures from Johnson’stravelsinthehome,aswellassignedpicturesof StewartandanotherfamousHollywoodstar,SpencerTracy, inthehome.It’sbelievedthatmovielegendElizabethTaylor eventraveledtothehomeatonetime,andoneofthemore intriguing items left behind in the structure was what appearstobeanoriginalscriptfromtheOscar-nominated movie“RearWindow,”starringStewartandGraceKelly.

Theoriginalmainhousewasaone-bedroomhomewitha largeopenspaceoffthelivingroomseparatedbyacurtain tocreateanextrabedroom TheLlewellynshaveaddeda spacious master bedroom and bath to the structure and converted the previously curtained-off space into a stylish sittingroom,makingthemainhouseatwo-bedroom,twobathdwelling.

Visitorstothemainhousewillnotethatit’sanchoredbya largestonefireplacethatevokesasenseofcoziness.There isalargediningroomtableintheopenlivingspace,which leads to a huge screened in porch that goes along the entire back side of the home and is in many of the old pictures.It’stheLlewellyns’favoritepartofthehome,and theysaidtheyenjoytheviewitprovidesatalltimesofthe year.

Thelivingspaceopensuptotheoriginalkitchenthat’sbeen totallyrestoredbythecouple,whopreservedalltheoriginal cabinets and hardware while giving the space a stylish, modern feel They even kept the original vent hood in the kitchenasananchorforthespace,whichnowlooksnice, modern and functional kitchen with echoes to the history andvisitorsofabygonetime.

The guest house, also known as the “Jimmy Stewart House,” was totally gutted and is now a designer showcase, with three bedrooms and baths to accommodatethecouple’schildren,whohappentobe triplets Eachofthemnowcanhavetheirownspacious bedroom and bath in the guest house, which also featuresasmallkitchenandlaundryroom Thedetails

The Llewellyns have painstakingly preserved the African art that was seen throughout the home when F. Kirk Johnson lived in the home. Shown here is one of the many floor murals from the original home.

Large collection of books and pictures from Johnson’s travels in the home.

of preserving the old hardware, doors and design of the original building can’t be ignored, though. The restored woodfloorsintheguesthousearestunningandserveasa reminderthat“theydon’tmakethemlikethatanymore”

Theoutsideofthehomeisjustasintriguingastheinside Visitors entering the property are greeted by seeing two large structures left over from the Johnson era that must have housed large animals. One looks like it may have housedmonkeysorlargebirds,whiletheotheristhestuffof urbanlegend It’salargecementbrickstructurewithwhat wasaheavy-dutymetaldoor,similartowhatazoomight have Thestructureappearstohavebeensurroundedbya large fence anchored in concrete, and it is believed that Johnson had a baby elephant on the property, which was hitchedtoawagonfilledwithbeerandallowedtoroamthe propertytoservethirstyguests

Of course, this story may just be lake legend – but the remnantsofthestructuredohelptokeepthelegendalive

The view looking down toward the main house features majestic oak trees that have survived decades of West Texas storms, and Shannon Llewellyn admitted that “ every time we ’ re at home in Argyle and hear of a storm hitting Possum Kingdom, I worry about the trees before I do the house”

Off the screened in porch is a series of stone steps that maketheirwaydownthecliffsidetothedocktowardthe shellsoftwoveryoldhottubsthatwereheatedfrombelow byburningwood,andSteveLlewellynsaidoneofhisnext projects is to restore the old hot tubs A boat lift from decadespaststillsitsonthecliff,too,anditwasusedto bringupboatsinthewinter

The rocky cliff is just a small example of what makes PossumKingdomunique,withMotherNaturedisplayingher ownexquisitepiecesofart

Thisiconichomeisashowcaseinhistoryandattentionto detail Shannon Llewellyn has kept the design warm and rich, with a tasteful emphasis on the original African art theme of the home. The entire structure is beautifully designedtocapturethehistoryofitsoriginalowner,while atthesametimecreatingamodern,comfortablestylethat will be handed down to generations Hopefully, they will appreciatetheincrediblejobtheLlewellynshavedone

The Llewellyns have strived to save and utilize as much of the original hardware in the home as possible.

The Llewellyns totally restored the original kitchen, preserving all the original cabinets and hardware while giving the space a stylish, modern feel.

The original kitchen has been turned into a modern working kitchen. You can see the original vent hood has been incorporated into the design.

The screened in porch was part of the original home and one of the current owners favorite parts of the house.

Preserving History

Remnants of what are believed to have been hot tubs from the 1940's Under the tub is space to build fires to heat the water Restoring at least one of the tubs is one of the next projects Steve Llewellyn wants to take on.

What appears to be an original script from the Oscar nominated film, “Rear Window” is part of the many pieces of old Hollywood memorabilia left by the previous owners.

One of the structures left from the original Johnson estate It is believed it may have been used to hold large birds or even monkeys.

One of the remaining structures left on the property from the 1940s Heavy metal gates and cinder block construction, like those used in zoos to hold large animals. Urban legend suggests original owner, F. Kirk Johnson may have had a baby elephant on the property

A picture of F Kirk Johnson, Bob Hope and two unidentified men in front of a plane owned by Central Airlines. Johnson and Jimmy Stewart were both investors in the start-up airline.

A photo of actor Spencer Tracy enjoying a cold beverage at what is believed to be the PK estate.

A wall of Hollywood memorabilia left by previous owners The Llewellyns have incorporated the history of the original property into the design and décor of the remodeled home.

A picture of F Kirk Johnson and his wife on a trip with Jimmy Stewart and his wife

An autographed picture of Jimmy Stewart from the iconic film, “It’s a Wonderful Life”

A picture inside the main house from back in the 1940s This is now the sitting room and leads to the living room and kitchen

A picture inside one of the original buildings on the Johnson estate Appears to be a bar and game room for guests

More signed memorabilia left in the home by the previous owners

She’s a little bit ‘Texas Modern’ and he’s a little bit rock ‘n’ roll

Story by Steve Nussbaum | Photos by Erika Carter

AhomewithTexasmodernfeaturesandaccentedwithrock ’ n ’rollflairsuitsbusyhealthcareindustryexecutivesMonty andAngelaMontgomeryjustfine

Thecouplerecentlymadeamajorlifechangebyfinishing constructionontheir“foreverhome”inTheCliffs.Theylived in Frisco, Texas, for many years while enjoying a condo at Possum Kingdom Lake in Sportsman’s World. What they discovered,though,wasthatnobodycametovisitthemin their large family home in Frisco – but their guests had no problemfillinguptheirsmallercondoatPK

So the couple decided to “flip the script” on their living accommodations:TheyboughtacondoinFriscoandbuilta new,3,900-square-footcustomhomeatPossumKingdom.It sitson15acreswithincredibleviewsnotonlyofthecanyons surroundingtheBrazosRivervalley,butoneofthesignature holes of the golf course at The Cliffs, too Angela Montgomeryrecentlytookupgolfingtojointhelinkswithher husbandanddaughter,Peyton,sothelocationwasgreatfor thewholefamily.

Thehomefeaturesfivebedroomsandfivebathrooms,with officeanddesignertouchesthroughout

“WetookeverythingwelovedaboutourFriscohomeand added it to our new home in The Cliffs, plus much more, ” AngelaMontgomerysaid.

TheMontgomerysworkedwithlocalbuilderandcontractor HendricksBrotherstobuildthehome Thelocalconstruction companyhasbeenatPKforthelastthreeyears,butthey havebeenintheconstructionbusinessfor31years,andtheir familyhasbeencomingtoPKsincethe1940s.

The couple said they appreciated the daily updates and calls from their contractor to make the huge project as smoothaspossible,andaddedthattheymadeaconcerted efforttouselocalcontractorsandsuppliers

Angela Montgomery grew up in Royse City going to Lake TawakoniinEastTexas.Shesaidshelovedthelakelifeand learned to water ski while visiting her grandparents’ lake homeasayoungchild.

SheandherhusbandfirstboughtalotatTheCliffsin2017 andtraveledtoPKwiththeirdaughteronweekendsbefore eventuallybuyingacondoinSportsman’sWorldin2019 They alwayskepttheirboatatTheCliffsmarinaandenjoyedall theamenitiesithadtooffer.

Thecouplespentmorethanayearandhalfmakingtheir newhomeashowcase,includingbuyingthreelotstogetthe designandlayouttheywanted

Uponenteringthehome,thefirstthingsvisitorsseearethe incrediblevalleyviewsandtheexpansivehighceilings.

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Custom lighting showcases the beautiful “Texas Modern” home at night

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AngelaMontgomerydesignedmostofthedécorwithhelp fromafriendinDallaswhospecializesincustomfurniture Thecoupledescribesthehome’sdesignas“Texasmodern,” andthatdescriptionfitsthehomeperfectly.

Thecenterofthehomeisthewide-opengreatroom,dining and kitchen space The living room has soaring vaulted ceilingsandisanchoredbyfloor-to-ceilingCambriaquartz that surrounds the fireplace and supports the 86-inch television The custom-made furnishings create a great entertainment area, as well as space to relax with the family’s dog, a dachshund named Crew. The kitchen has extra-tall custom cabinets and features Viking appliances, andthehugeCambriaquartzwaterfalldesignkitchenisland isthecenterofthehome

Offthekitchenisabeautifullydesignedlaundryroom,with twosetsofwashersanddryerstoaccommodateguests,plus floor-to-ceiling4-footdesignertilesurround.

Therock’n’rollfeaturesinthehomeincludetwoSwarovskidesigned bison heads in the design of the rock band Kiss TheuniqueartisinlaidwiththousandsofSwarovskicrystals patternedaftertwoofthelegendaryrockband’smembers, GeneSimmonsandPaulStanley.MontyMontgomerysaidhe isahugeKissfan,andmemorabiliafromthebandcanbe found throughout the home In fact, he, said, the couple’s firstdatewasaKissconcert

Monty Montgomery said he had seen the art in the KissownedrestaurantRock&BrewsinTheColonyoverinDallas andknewhewanteditinhisnewhome.Hesaidhehadto getspecialpermissionfromthebandtocommissiontheart, and it took threemonthsofmeticulousworkbytheartistto

create the Kiss-inspired sculptures They now anchor each sideofthefireplaceandareafocalpointinthehome.

Offthemainlivingspaceisthepatioandoutdoorspace, andthelargeyardstepsdowntothepoolandfirepitarea. ThecouplechoselocallandscaperLetUsDoitLandscaping and RedFin pools to create the beautiful outdoor space, whichisdesignedtoprovidealittleamountofgreenspace but also incorporate the rugged nature of the surrounding Texashills

The home is filled with other custom touches, including a residential elevator for their parents and for Crew. It also has an electronic “brain center” designed and installed locallybyNextechSystemstocontroltheentirehouseand security system An oversized generator can handle the electricalsystemofthehomeincaseofelectricalfailure.

Other unique features are the extra-high cabinets in the masterbathroomtoaccommodateMontyMontgomery,who stands 6 feet, 5 inches tall, and a four-car garage with additional room to support the storage of lake toys and a boat The home’s design also includes lots of extras for Crew, including balcony slats that are installed lower and closertogetherforsafety,andacustomdoggydooronthe stairs.

For now, Monty Montgomery commutes to North Carolina forhisjob,andAngelaMontgomeryworksfromtheircondo inFriscoandherofficeatPK,buttheysaidtheycouldn’tbe happierwiththeresultsoftheirdreamhomeatPKandlook forward to when they can be at the lake full time In the meantime,golferswhohearthemelodiesofKisssongssuch as“RockandRollAllNite”willknowwhentheygetcloseto thecouple’shouse

The Montgomery’s great room is anchored by the Cambria quartz fireplace. The Swarovski crystal bison sculptures of rock legend Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of Kiss rock band adorn each side of the fireplace.

The designer kitchen boasts all Viking appliances, extra tall custom cabinets, and a huge kitchen island

The landscaping, by Let Us Do It Landscaping, fits in well with the rugged Texas cliffline and surrounding area.

The master bathroom has more custom floor to ceiling custom tile and extra tall cabinets for Monty, who is 6 feet, 5 inches tall.

The high end elevator was installed for grandparents, Crew, and planning for future needs.

The home has many features specially designed for Crew, the Montgomery’s beloved dachshund. Crew loves the valley view from the master bedroom.

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The stylish laundry room features floor to ceiling custom tile.

The swimming pool, designed by Red Fin pools, offers incredible views of The Cliffs Golf Course and canyons along the Brazos River.

The Montgomery’s home features several pieces of Kiss rock band memorabilia, including this poster of the bands farewell tour, coupled with tickets and guitar picks.

Angela Montgomery has incorporated the “Texas Modern” theme throughout the home

The home features five well appointed bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom

It didn’t take long for new PK entrepreneur to invest in area

Story by Steve Nussbaum | Photos by Erika Carter

Aride-alongtohiswife’shairappointmentopenedthedoorto a new business venture in Graham, Texas, for self-described “serialentrepreneur”BobHart

Hart and his wife, Penny, moved from Pagosa Springs, Colorado,toPossumKingdomLakeinJuly2022tobecloserto theirfourchildrenand10grandchildren Theyknewtheywanted tobeonalake,andtheirresearchledthemtoagreatlocation offEllisSodRoadinPossumKingdom

Hartwasahomebuilderformorethanfourdecades,including thelast23yearsinPagosaSprings,wherehealsooperatestwo restaurants. His business background also includes starting 32 differentbusinessesandsellingseveralofthemovertheyears

Theideaforthecouple’smovetoTexaswastowindthings downandenjoytimewiththeirfamilyatthelake,buttheirplans changedonanafternoontriptoGraham,wherePennyHarthad anappointmenttogetherhairdoneOnthistrip,Hartdropped hiswifeoffatSalon525anddecidedtoexplorethetown,and soonalargeolderbuildingonthenorthendofthesquare caughthiseye.

Hartsaidhelovesthehistoryandcharacterofoldbuildings, andthisonehada“forsale”signonitalongwithatelephone numberonthedoorHecalledthenumberandwasabletoget atourofthehistoricproperty Onthetour,Hartsawthe exposed18-inchbrickwallsandtinceilingtilesandimmediately

this historic old square and used o open Brickhouse

Bob and Penny Hart

thoughtthatthebuildingcouldbeagreatspotforarestaurant

Hart noted that old buildings don’t scare him; he once revitalizedabuildinginColoradoforoneofhisrestaurantsthat wasbuiltinthe1920s,andthecouple’shomeinPagasaSprings wasbuiltin1896

Itdidn’ttakeHartlongtobeginmeetingwiththesellersand working on the engineering of the building almost simultaneously. He bought the building in April 2023, and by earlyNovemberhehadcompletelytransformedthelowerfloor oftheoldbuildingintoanewandmodernrestauranthecalls Brickhouse Pizza Pasta & Taproom, located at 609 Elm St in Graham.

Brickhousehasmanyuniquefeaturesthatofferagreatdining experience, and Hart drew upon his extensive business experiencetomakeauniquespaceinthecommunity.

For example: Brickhouse’s modern kitchen, which has a glass exposuresocustomerscanseetheentirespace,isafeaturenot found in many small-town restaurants The brick walls and tin ceilingprovideacontrasttothemodernkitchenandofferthe characterthatcustomersmightotherwiseexpectinahistorical oldbuilding.

Hartalsohasaddedabeautiful,hand-carvedmahoganybar thatisthecenteroftherestaurantandistheperfectspotfora happy-hourcrowd.Inaddition,thesoaringceilingsfeature32 chandeliers that add warmth to the space, and Hart built the boothsalongthebackwallhimself.

In the center of the restaurant is a baby grand piano, which Hartsaidwashiswife’sidea.Thepianoaddstotheatmosphere of the space, and a professional piano player provides the musiconmostSaturdayevenings.

The star of the restaurant, though, is the food Brickhouse specialties are the artisan pizzas and made-from-scratch pastas Hartsaidthesecrettoanygoodpizzaisthedough,and BrickhousebringsinspecialtyflourfromColoradoforthecrusts andpastas

Hartalsoinstalledahugepizzaoventhatcookswithwood,gas and electricity The oven can reach temperatures up to 900 degreesFahrenheitandnormallycooksthepizzasinminutesat 680degrees,whiletherotationoftheovengiveseachpizzaan evenlycookedcrust

The menu at Brickhouse is constantly changing to meet the requestsofthelocalcustomers Theeateryalsoserveupsalads, sandwiches,steaksandtheyfeaturetheirprimeribdaily,aswell asawideassortmentofappetizers,anddesserts,includingthe “Graham”chocolatemoussecakethathasbecomeahugehit. It’s a recipe from Hart’s grandmother, and the sweet treat is smoothanddelicious.

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The custom mahogany bar add to the design and historic feel of the restaurant.

Adding a baby grand piano was Penny’s idea and is now located in the center of the restaurant. The self-playing piano adds a nice touch to your dining experience.

Bob and Penny Hart moved from Pagosa Springs, Colorado, to Possum Kingdom Lake in July 2022 to be closer to their four children and 10 grandchildren.

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Brickhouseisabouta25-minutedrivefromtheeastsideofPK, andthedriveisevenshorterfromthewestside Morethan500 five-staronlinereviewshelpmakethecasethatthetripisworth it.

Hart expressed his thanks to the Graham Chamber of Commerce, Graham Economic Development and the Graham citymanagerfortheirsupporttogethisprojectofftheground

“Thelocalsupportfromthecityandourcustomershasbeen unbelievable,”hesaid

Whenheisn’tstartinganewentrepreneurialendeavor,Hartand his wife can be found enjoying their PK home. One of the couples’favoritethingsthiswinterwaswatchingallthebirdsin their cove, with the American White Pelicans being their favorite

TheHartsspendmostoftheirtimeatPossumKingdomthese days, but now that Brickhouse is open they do plan to spend timeinColoradoandtravelingtoseetheirgrandchildren They still have a home in Pagosa Springs and now own three restaurants – two in Colorado and the Brickhouse here in Graham–soHart,alongtimepilot,recentlyboughtaplaneto shortenthecouple’straveltime

Ittakesacertaintypeofentrepreneurtotakeonsuchaproject in a new community, but as Penny Hart said, “Bob just has a visionforthingsandmakesithappen”

Of course, that means no rest or retirement yet for this busy couple,buttheyareenjoyingtheirPKlifeandinvestinginthe localarea.

BrickhousePizzaPasta&Taproom 609ElmSt,Graham,Texas (940)282-4040

www.brickhousetaproom.com

Bob Hart designed and built the wood booths along the brick wall himself.

The tin ceiling and exposed brick sold Hart on the historic building the first time he saw it. They have since added 32 crystal chandeliers to the restaurants design.

The large pizza oven at Brickhouse can reach temperatures up to 900 degrees and cook a pizza in minutes.

Bob and Penny Hart enjoying the view from their back deck located on the peninsula of Possum Kingdom Lake.

Bob Hart, a longtime pilot, recently bought a plane to shorten the couple’s travel time between their two homes.

PK’s local hardware store under new ownership, and new name

Possum Kingdom Lake now has its very own Ace Hardware store, and this local link in the nationally franchised chain is ownedbyLeslieandMitchBradshaw.

LeslieBradshawandherfamilyhavebeencomingtothelake for many years, she said, and the couple has big plans for theirbusiness,whichtheyboughtlastyearinearlyOctober.

“Wejustlovethisarea,”shesaid “Welovethepeoplehere”

Although the couple resides in Mineral Wells, Texas, they have a condo at the Villas and said they enjoy their time at thelake

TheBradshaws,whoalsoownAceHardwareinMineralWells, saidtheyhadwatchedduringtheyearsthatSmartHardware wasinoperation

“The Smarts did a great job with this store,” Leslie Bradshaw said. “I remember it before they bought it, and they made greatimprovements”

She added: “After the Smarts bought it, I would always give Mitchahardtime,becausehewouldsay,‘Man,Iwouldreally like to own that store,’ and I would always tell him, ‘You should have told them you were interested before they sold it’

“Mitch ended up leaving a card at the store about six or seven years ago and asked them to calliftheywereever interestedinselling JohnSmartcamebyourstoreinMineral Wells and left his card on Mitch’s desk, and here we are It’s allGod’stiming Wealwaysfeltlikewecouldbuildonwhat

theydidbyconvertingittoanAceHardware”

Converting hardware stores is nothing new for the Bradshaws Leslie Bradshaw said her in-laws had converted an old hardware store in Mineral Wells into an Ace Hardware in September 1993, and in January 2011 she and her husband boughtthestorefromthem

WhenaskedwhatanAceHardwarecanbringtothePossum Kingdom area, she replied, “We hope to increase product selection through our partnership with Ace, (which) will allow ustobetterserveourcustomersinthisarea”

“We’regoingtodoaresetoftheentirestorestartingApril1,” she added. “We’re carefully going through and hand-picking items we feel will better serve the residents of PK Lake Overall, each department is getting a major overhaul. We’re adding online ordering through acehardwarecom We're bringing in popular brands like Stihl, Ego, Yeti, Traeger, BlackstoneandGozneyPizzaOvens Allofthisbeingsaid,we want to bring the ‘helpful hardware place’ to your local Ace Hardware Ifwedon'thavesomethingyouneed,pleaseletus knowandwewillgetitforyou”

PK Ace Hardware & Building Supplies store owners Leslie and Mitch Bradshaw

Story by Michelle Ince | Photo by Erika Carter

New Coffee Shop opens on FM 2353

ThePerkofPKisanewbusinessonFM2353that’sonlybeen open for a few months, but it already has its own regulars –andJacobSims,hisfather,Jeff,hisfiancé,KayleeBoard,and his older brother, Josh, are enjoying being new business ownersonthelake.

Lattes are the most popular order at the moment, but Jacob Simssaidheissteadilytryingtoexpandthetasterangeofhis customers.

“Iliketoletpeopletrywhattheydon’tthinktheywouldlike,” hesaid

JeffSimsaddedthateventhoughheandhisfamilyhaveonly recently become full-time residents, they have a long history with the lake His uncle built Lakeview Lodge not long after the lake was dammed, and Lakeview, as it was known then, satwhereJuniperRidgeisnow

He said his uncle owned the business from the late 1940s untilhepassedawayinthe1970s Hiscousinthentookitover butendedupsellingitinthe1980s

“Igrewupgettingtocomehereinthesummersandgotomy uncle’s lodge and whatnot, and I always loved the lake and lovedbeinghere,”JeffSimssaid.

Hesaidthateventhoughthefamilybusinesssold,hiscousins kept the old family home on Park Road 36 Family reunions, funerals, wedding receptions and other gatherings all happened out there, he said, adding: “The lake has really beenthecenterpieceofourlife.”

Jeff Sims said that after hearing locals complain about not having a coffee shop at the lake, he and his family contemplated opening a coffee shop of their own. By chance,theywereatLushResortandweretalkingabouttheir planstoopenacoffeeshopwithbartenderChelseyLeathers, who’s from the state of Washington and had been a bartenderthereformorethanadecade.

Jeff Sims said Leathers played a key role in developing a menu and sourcing coffee beans for their venture, and she evenhadcoffeeshopmanagementexperiencethathasbeen instrumentalinthesuccessofThePerkofPK

He added that opening in the offseason helped allow them tohonetheirbusinessacumen–andtofigureoutwhatworks andwhatdoesn’t

Board said her favorite part of the business is being in a small community She said everyone is so nice, and “regulars comeinwithasmileontheirface”

Jeff Sims said life went full circle for him after he sold another family business last March He said he thought he might get to retire, but his oldest son needed something to do, so the two went into business together by opening PK Print.Afterthat,JacobSimsandhisfiancébegancomingout frequently and decided they wanted to make a move to PK, too.

The Perk opens at 6 a.m., and although the business is focusing on coffee right now, plans include popsicles and runningspecialsaswell.

Jacob Sims said he would love to see people come in and spend time studying or just coming together with friends to gather,sowhethercustomerswanttoorderatraditionallatte or try a Red Bull Italian Soda instead, The Perk is ready to servePK.

Kaylee Board, Jacob Sims and Chelsey Leathers are ready to serve you at The Perk of PK

Meet the new owners of Motorboat Inn

This dynamo duo work and play hard

Story by Michelle Ince | Photos courtesy of Jason Harrison, MD

Drivers on the peninsula may have noticed some changes at theMotorboatInnlately,andwithgoodreason.It’sundernew ownership, and the couple who now calls it theirs said they havebigplansinstoreforthesite.

Jason and Nancy Harrison said they have been in love with Possum Kingdom since 2001, when they went on their very first date–butthat’sastoryforanotherday.

Jason Harrison grew up in Carlsbad, New Mexico, along the Pecos River. He came to Texas in 1999 after finishing medical schoolattheUniversityofNewMexico,andhedidhisgeneral surgery residency at Baylor Hospital in Dallas until finishing in 2004 He met his future wife, who is from Canada, while she was working as a nurse in recovery at Presbyterian Hospital duringthetimehewasservinghissurgicalrotationthere

Their first date was Aug. 25, 2001, at PK, and it has been a love affair with each other – and this special place – ever since

The couple married in 2002 and, after a brief stint in Corsicana, Texas, they started their own practice, Highlander Surgical Associates, in 2006 in Arlington, Texas With student loans and delayed gratification, PK remained a dream for them until 2009, when they bought their house on the peninsula. They found what is now the Motorboat Inn through real estate agents Tony and Valerie Klapper, who do business asTheKlapperTeam.

Jason and Nancy Harrison are the new owners of Motorboat Inn and they have big plans for the inn. They also love their adventures on beautiful lake Possum Kingdom. They enjoy their stand up jet skis and still like to slalom ski.

The inn is part of the Harrisons’ retirement plan, and the couple plans to make PK their full-time home in the next three tofiveyears

“PK is the Pecos River on steroids, and it is an absolute blessingtocallthisplacehome,”saidJasonHarrison,whoalso is a commercial pilot and enjoys flying in friends and family to visit “There is so much to do here – but if you want to do nothing,whatagorgeousplacetositandlookat”

The couple enjoys running on the Brazos River Authority trails that have been created on the peninsula Their active lifestyle and the work that the Motorboat Inn requires fit the couple’s lifeperfectly

“Nothing good in life comes without hard work, and work and timespentinaccomplishingsomethingmeaningfuliswhatfills ourlifewithsuchpleasures,”JasonHarrisonsaid

Nancy Harrison’s family has spent weeks in the area helping get the Motorboat Inn up to full speed. She and her parents enjoy woodworking, and her dad “ can pretty much fix anything,” she said. The inn has already given the couple a great excuse to spend time with friends and family, and both ofthemlookforwardtowhatistocome.

Jason Harrison said guests can expect more changes at the Motorboat Inn over the years as long as the couple continues toenjoygoodhealth.

“We are all one diagnosis away from a chemo chair, unfortunately,” he said, “and without your health, plans can quicklychange.Enjoyandnevertakeforgrantedtheblessings Godlaysoutforyouandyours”

Pictured here: The Harrisons enjoy what they refer to as “Gravel Bar Hopping”. They fly often around the lake and elsewhere. One of their favorite things to do every Sunday is fly the upper Brazos with their other flying friends and land on different gravel bars.

A Sanctuary Wrapped in Steel

Not many people could look at some aged pieces of metal that once held tons of grain and think, “This would make the perfect backyard retreat” But after seeing the remains of a silothatwasdisassembledseveralyearsago,that’sprecisely whatFrankBohlmannenvisioned

Andit’sjustwhatheachieved,too.

Bohlmann’stoolkittotakeonthisinnovativerebuildincludes much more than just a hammer and nails. He also possesses creativeinsightandhasfourpaternalgenerationsofbuilders thatinformedhisbuildingacumen.

“I have been on job sites since I was probably 7 or 8 years old, and I am an engineer,” he said, so he was more than equipped to revive this structure, which measured about 18 feetindiameterand20feettall

Story by Kasey Lawson | Photo by Mark Fulkerson

Therebuildandrestorationwasnotthetypicaldo-ityourselftransformation,andittook2½yearstocomplete, Bohlmannsaid.Althoughhedidbuildmostofthesilowork himself,henotedthathisnext-doorneighbor,MarkFulkerson and stepdad, Tom Schneider both provided significant assistanceduringtheprocess

Bohlmannsaidhedidallthedesignwork,though.

“IhadavisionofwhatIwantedandspentmuchtime engineering,”hesaid.“Idrewupeverythingtomylikingand startedbuilding.”

InAugustoflastyear,hisplancamefullcirclebothliterally andfiguratively.

“Wewantedtoleavethelowerareawideopenbecausewe didnotwanttoblockourviewofthelake,”Bohlmannsaid.“

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“We have a patio set up down there We have a glass of wineintheeveningsandwatchtheworldgoby.”

Bohlmann said he modified his design during the building process to enhance the use of the space He noted that the upperlevelinitiallywasgoingtobeopenlikethelowerlevel, but “I decided to close it in, and as we progressed I thought thiswouldmakeagreatoffice.Soit’sanoffice,andwealso haveasleeperupthere”

ThespacecomesinhandywhentheBohlmannshaveguests He said he has stayed in the silo when visitors come calling, and has had relatives stay in it, too. The building is completelywiredforelectricity,airconditioningandinternet amenities

Bohlmann said the weathered but resilient structure has exceeded his expectations by serving as a multifunctional space “ready to live in,” and it serves as a haven that the Bohlmannsandtheirguestshavecometoappreciate

“At first my wife thought I was crazy for buying a silo, but now she loves it,” he said, “Everyone who visits is interested in seeing it, and I am always interested in showing it It has beenapassionofmineforacoupleofyearsnow”

The silo continues to be a treasured piece of restored architectureforBohlmann,whoputalotofloveintoitwhen giving it new life and purpose. He said it was painted when hereceivedit,sohedecidedtostripthepaintofftorestore itsauthenticsilolook–and,indoingso,heuncoveredalogo from Butler Manufacturing, a company that pioneered the start of the global metal building industry in 1901 (Butler Manufacturing™,2022)

On the inside of the silo, Bohlmann enlisted help from his daughter,TannaIvey,whohasaneyeforinteriordecorating. She subsequently had two photos pertaining to local history made in hanging canvas formats. One is of Hell’s Gate beforethelakewaterwasadded,whiletheotherisanearly 1900s picture of Will Rogers in Mineral Wells, Texas, just 30 minutesfromPossumKingdom

Acozysofaontheupperlevelallowsgueststositandenjoy the view that doubles as a natural light feature, and Bohlmann said he and his daughter made sure to give the siloanatmospherethatmakesiteasytositbackandrelax.

Bohlmann has plans for other projects around their property but for now he and his wife plan to sit back and enjoy their steel-paneledosasis.

Frank and Kim Bohlmann, along with their dog, Piper.

In the design, Frank wanted to leave the lower area wide open to maintain the beautiful view of the lake. The Bohlmanns have a patio set up there and enjoy a glass of wine in the evenings and watch the world go by.

Bohlmann modified his design during the building process to enhance the use of the space. The upper level initially was going to be open like the lower level, but decided to close it in as building progressed he decided it would make a great office and living room space.

Fueled By Faith: A Jewelry Business Living up to its Name

Story by Kasey Lawson | Photos by Erika Carter

Daring to dream brings the power to turn dreams into reality, and one young entrepreneur is harnessing that power with her jewelry business, which she named Fueled By Faith

MarilynStekollfoundedFueledByFaithatage16byselling handmadejewelry.Thisbusinessenterprisesoonledhertofinda formofcraftsmanshipcalledpermanentjewelry,or“linkedjewelry.”

Stekoll described her jewelry as “custom-fit chains welded togetherwithoutclasps.”Thistechniquegivespiecestheeffectof beingpermanentwithoutbeingattachedtoone’sskin.

Shesaidtheapplicationprocessisquickandpainless,and customers can “bring your best friend, sister, mom, daughter, significantother,etc.,andgetmatchingstylesmeantforeveryday wearforeffortlessstyle”

Herbrandoffersavarietyofmetals,includinggold-filled,goldplated,stainlesssteelorsterlingsilver

Stekollnotedthat“shouldacustomerwantapieceofjewelry removed,theycansimplycutitandsetitasidetoberewelded.”

FueledByFaithalsocarriesawideselectionofaccessoriesthat donotrequirepermanentapplication,suchasearrings,necklaces, rings,clawclipsandmore.

ThoughStekoll’slineofworkisuniqueinherfamily,shecredited manyofhercloserelativesformodelingtheworkethicthat inspiredherbusinessventure.

“Mymom,grandma,dadandstepdadwereallbusinessmen,soI decided to go ahead and be an entrepreneur,” she said. “I watchedwhattheydid,andevenifIhadn’tdecidedtodothis threeyearsago,Ihavenowtakenthestepstheytaughtme”

Thedaybeforebeginningherjunioryearofhighschool,she decidedtherewasnobettertimetotakealeapoffaithwithher business,addingthatheroutreachgrowseveryday

Permanentjewelryisarelativelynewtechniquewithinthejewelry industry,Stekollsaid,adding:“Isawquiteafewpeopledoingit andrealizedthatwedidn’thaveaplacearoundthelakethatdoes it Itbringsalotofpeoplehappiness ItbroughtmealotwhenI discoveredit,anditstilldoes.”

ThesmilingfacesofhermanycustomersmakeclearthatStekoll’s businessdoesindeedmakepeoplehappyHerworkbringspeople togetherwithdelicateyetbeautifuljewelrypieces,andshesaid

Pictured above: 16 year-old Marilyn Stekoll, a Junior at Graford High School, started her own jewelry business

Pictured above: Marilyn Stekoll models some of her jewelry she describes as custom-fit chains welded together without clasps

linked jewelry creates invisible bonds that are unique and sentimentaltorelationshipsofallkinds.

FueledByFaithhasreachednationwidestatus,shippingnonpermanentjewelryasfarawayasMinnesota.Theseproducts include handmade bracelets and accessories from the Pura VidaBraceletsbrand,whichwasfoundedinCostaRica

Stekoll’s brand has also appeared at several vendor fairs, rodeosandconferencesinTexas,includinglastfall’sannual Craft&VendorFairatPK.

Like most business owners, Stekoll said finding success has been far from easy, and she recounted her hardships and secondthoughtswhentryingtojump-startherbrand

“Togetstarted,Ibasicallyhadtoemptymybankaccount,” shesaid.“Iwasworkingatarestaurant.Iwasnotpreparedto spendthatkindofmoneyonanything.Ithought:‘Whatifthis doesn’tworkout?WhatifI’munsuccessful?Whatifsomeone laughs at me or thinks I’m doing the wrong thing?’ So of courseIhadalotofdoubtsaboutit”

Stekollhascomealongwaywithherbusiness,though,and sheplanstocontinuebuildinguponhersuccess Shesaidshe aspirestoparticipateinmoremajorevents,suchastheFort WorthStockShow,thatcouldshowcasehercraftworkinthe Dallas-FortWorthmetroplexarea

WithallthatStekollhaslearnedinthebusiness,sheshares thesewordsofenlightenmentforothers:“Juststepoutandgo forit,butaskGodforhelpallalongtheway IfIdidnothave HimortheabilitytopraytoHim,Iwouldhavelostmymindby now.Oneday,this(craft)justpoppeduponmyfeed,andI heardsomeonesay,‘Justdoit,’andsoIdid”

CustomerscanbookwithStekollthroughaFacebookprivate messagetogetlinkedwithaspecialsomeonetoday

“To get started, I basically had to empty my bank account,” she said. “I was working at a restaurant. I was not prepared to spend that kind of money on anything. I thought: ‘What if this doesn’t work out? What if I’m unsuccessful? What if someone laughs at me or thinks I’m doing the wrong thing?’ So of course I had a lot of doubts about it.”

----Marilyn Stekoll

on starting her own business at 16

PK Crafters

local crafters coming together with a variety of handmade products.

Those looking for the perfect gift for a lifelong friend or familymember–orperhapsatreatforthemselves–canhead overtoPKCrafterstofinduniqueitemsfromvariousvendors, allinoneplace.

Thebusiness,locatedat308N.FM2353atPossumKingdom in Graford, Texas, is owned by Ann Burns, who said she grew up with a tool always in hand and ready to build something thankstotheinfluenceofherfather Shehasmaintainedthat enthusiasmthroughoutherlife,assheandherhusband,Todd, builtahomefromthegroundupinSportsman’sWorldin2017

The house is almost entirely made of recycled materials donated by family and friends, making it the iconic home featuredinPKMagazine’searlysummereditionlastyear

Burns had been a longtime business owner before decidingtoopenthestore Shehasownedandoperated

CleanCruis’n,aboat-cleaningservice,since1998,andlater begansellingherhandmadeproductsinhersmallbusiness, AnnMadeIt

She has now made it possible for anyone to shop from a wideselectionofhercustomitems,inadditiontothoseof18 local vendors. Burns said the store receives new stock constantly, creating an unlimited variety for customers to explore.

Visitorswalkingintothestoreforthefirsttimecanexpect the unexpected. There are booths holding anything from handmade quilt work and embroidery, to resin art, to photography,andmuchmore.

For Sandy Winkelman and her husband, Tom, the owners of Ancient Art Handcrafted Soaps, PK Crafters was the perfectplacetoshowcasetheirtime-honored

PIctured left to right, Ann Burns, De Boon, Kristen Fairrel and Rhyannen Arriaga in front of PK Crafters on FM 2353

Story and Photo by Kasey Lawson

products. The Winkelmans took over their business, which startedin2000,fromitsoriginalownerin2019

“All of our handmade soap consists of olive oil, palm oil and coconut oil,” Sandy Winkelman said, in addition to a unique ingredient:“CrazyWaterNo.4”

The company also carries 35 variations of scented soaps, with some of the more popular variations being Texas bluebonnet,redfordandlavenderoatmeal

Another vendor at PK Crafters is Dust N Rust Junk’n, owned and operated by Lisa Pendergraft She stocks her booth with variousfurnitureitemsandtrinketsthatshehasrefurbished

Pendergraft, who described her work style as “giving pieces a modern touch while still letting their character shine through in their finish,” is most grateful for “taking something that has been set aside and weathered and bringing it back tolife”

Her marketable skills continue beyond refurbishments, too. ShesellscustomT-shirtsandjewelry,whichalsocanbefound inherbooth.

Many other vendors add to the diverse assortment of products in the store, allowing customers to find items that speak to them. It could be a custom stained-glass design from Mary Zicklefoose, or it might be something in Nancy Warren’sbooth,whichfeaturesawidevarietyofhigh-fashion jewelry Another vendor, Let Us Do It Landscaping, has an outdoor section where shoppers can find the perfect garden sculpturethatcanmakeanyyardstandout

The PK Crafters store is available to the public year-round, andthebusinessparticipatesinmanyeventsaroundthelake.

We do craft shows,” Burns said. “We are doing one in Sportsman’s World this coming May, and all proceeds from the booth rentals at this show will go to the Hells Gate volunteerfiredepartment”

By offering vendors a place to display their work at the event, the business also is giving back to those who risk their livesforoursafety

Despitehavingabroadrangeofitems,PKCrafters’grandest displayisofthesecorevalues:

AllofthevendorsarelocaltothePossumKingdom community.

Someitemshavebeenrepurposedinsteadofbeing regardedastrash.

Theemployeesmakeupalittlefamilywithbighearts

·Thebusinessoffersvendorsthechancetointroduce somethingtheylovetothecommunity

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Olivia Goodgion started her day out early with lunch at 2 Old Crows with family and friends, followed by enjoying the parade.

Larry Mahan, Madison Mahan, Alyssa Munroe and Savannah Featherstone enjoying lunch at 2 Old Crows before the parade.

Sherry & Cheryle Trish & Steve Burross

Hodie & Marla Morales along with Angie & John Robertson

Clyde proudly repping his LSU Tigers

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All dogs love a good parade!

Brent, Cassidy, Sarah and Justin Bullock at 2 Old Crows

Cara Williams, Stephanie Dickson, Janna Duncan, Matt Williams, Kary Lindley, Heather Lindley, Keith Pettit, Christa Williams, Sheryl Casey, Eastin Casey and Staci Williams

Nate Whitaker, David Wallner, Robert Wallner, Katy Wallner, Sydney Wallner, Tracy Wallner and Megan Whitaker enjoying lunch before they take on the parade route for Charlie’s Angels.

Liz, Andie and Gary Henderson lined up to enjoy the parade.

Kathy & Luke Lea, and Sam & Jimmy Bennett

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Darren Parkey

Darla Briggs

The Pucels

The Bohlmanns

The Millers

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Triple D Electric Family

Randy Allred

Jana Allred

Miriam Bolles

Tyler Williamson

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Lisa Ashing

Jodi Armour

Eulan Armour

Letha LaSalle

Ralph SaSalle

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Gary Gragg

Sissy Gragg

Joni Millsaps

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Matt Stanley

Chad Loudermilk

Tammy Stanley

Ashlie Loudermilk

Landry Loudermilk

Jerry Wallace

Debra Wallace

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T2024 marked the 20th year for this clan attending the Mardi Gras parade!

Jim Dougherty

Margarita Sangerman Rodriguez

Christopher Wilson

Saul Tovar

Karen Tovar

Kelly Betty

The “Hog Bend Hillbilliez”

The Barnes Group

Mary West, Kristin Almond, Connie McConnaughay, Sonja Elledge

Heidi and Stacy Urban and Sloane Cooper with their new dog, Birdie.

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Hendricks Brothers Construction Family

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Randy Burdick

Rosendo Ferrer

Sue Rich Cathy

Gary Powell, Gary Cartwright, Janet Paul McKnight, Jannut Rinzel

Dillon, George, Susan, Bo & Pat Snowden

The Cliffs Bunch

Sportsman’s World OG Cantina Party

Tammy Holley, Buffy Day, Margaret Hawkins, Jan Fraze

Eula Williams had the best time at Mardi Gras

Let the feast begin!

Destiny McCracken, Shellie Green, Mackenzie Green and April Hanson are ready to serve up the shrimp boil and all the fixins’ at the PK Chamber of Commerce

Laurel McCracken and Tammy Marsh, co-chairs for the annual Mardi Gras Shrimp Boil at the PK Chamber of Commerce

Wells Watson and Robert Briggs

Colten Leach and Dale Marsh

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The live Zydeco Band is always a hit at the annual Shrimp Boil presented by the Possum Kingdom Chamber of Commerce

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