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STUDENTS & STAFF a look at the district The superintendent will oversee:

Lori Rapp was named Lewisville ISD’s lone superintendent candidate. (Courtesy LISD)

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Lewisville ISD will start to see its new administration take shape once its new superintendent takes the helm in the coming months. The district’s board of trustees named Lori Rapp, the district’s dep- uty superintendent, the lone inal- ist for the top position Jan. 25. The board must wait a state-mandated 21 days before it can vote to appoint her superintendent. The announcement came after the retirement of former Superintendent Kevin Rogers in November and a monthlong search for candidates. “Dr. Rapp is the ideal choice because she is irmly rooted in all the things that make LISD special, hav- ing spent all of her 26-year career in

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LISD,” board President Tracy Scott Miller said. “Because she’s been a part of where we’ve been, she is uniquely positioned to know where we need to grow and evolve as an organization and has the credibility both internally and externally to lead us through that evolution. It is an exciting time for LISD.” The new superintendent will have to step into the leadership role for a district grappling with ongoing chal- lenges related to the pandemic along

with learning struggles, budget con- straints and stalled student growth. Rapp will also learn to work with the board of trustees. The board has three seats up for election this May, which may bring a potential change in leadership. The entirety of Rapp’s 26-year edu- cation career has been at Lewisville ISD. She has served as the district’s chief learning and teaching ocer, executive director of learning design

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NOWOPEN 1 Hazel + Honey Boutique opened its Highland Village location Jan. 10. The boutique is located at 1101 Shoal Creek, Ste. 120, in the Shops at Highland Vil- lage shopping center. Patrons will nd a variety of clothing, jewelry and other accessories at the store. Normal oper- ating hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 972-318-1200. www.thehazel- honeyboutique.com 2 P.F. Chang’s To Go , a new dining concept from P.F. Chang’s, opened Jan. 19 at 3750 Long Prairie Road in Flower Mound. The concept oers a smaller footprint compared with the chain’s traditional restaurant, according to

a news release. Menu items include made-from-scratch dishes such as Chang’s Spicy Chicken, Mongolian beef and Chang’s Lettuce Wraps, the release stated. The Flower Mound location oers online ordering, takeout, catering and delivery. 469-312-5440. www.pfchangs.com/pf-changs-to-go 3 Domino’s Pizza opened a new lo- cation in Castle Hills on Jan. 10 at 2816 SH 121, Lewisville. The store features the company’s pizza theater design, which allows customers to see pizzas as they are being made, according to a news release. This location in Lewisville oers carryout, delivery and contact- less carryout for customers who wish to remain in their vehicles, the release stated. This Lewisville location also has

a drive-thru. 469-922-3577 www.dominos.com COMING SOON

scheduled to be open to the public begin- ning Feb. 14. The event space is located at 2405 S. Stemmons Freeway, Ste. 200. The location oers an augmented reality expe- rience featuring simulated golf, baseball, darts and axe throwing. 972-849-9178. www.icompetex.com 6 Awesome Times is scheduled to open in the spring in Highland Village. The restaurant will be located at 2630 Main St., Ste. 107, in Bowery Park. The fami- ly-friendly location will have a consistent menu with seasonal oerings. The base menu will include wings, sandwiches, teriyaki bowls and salads. 214-755-0258. www.awesometimestx.com 7 Sky Rocket Burger is set to open a location in Lewisville sometime near the

4 Flavors of India is scheduled to open in February in Music City Mall at 2401 S. Stemmons Fwy, owner Gauri Chapagain said. The location will operate the same hours as the mall, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. The restaurant will feature traditional Indian cuisine. A website for the location is not available. 972-537-5878 5 iCompete Experience is scheduled to open with a reservation-only Super Bowl watch party on Feb. 13. The location is

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FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON Monica Housewright is expanding her boutique business, opening a House of Mo Boutique location at the Shops at Lakeside at Flower Mound this March. A grand opening is scheduled for early April for the store at 2450 Lakeside Parkway, Ste. 120, Flower Mound. “We looked at several dierent cities, and we found it to be a great place to develop,” Housewright said. “It’s a growing area and has great business development that ts our demographics. We’re excited to jump in and be part of that community.” The rst House of Mo Boutique opened in Grapevine in July 2019. end of this year. The burger restaurant will be located at 2425 FM 544, Bldg. 2, Ste. 100. Sky Rocket Burger also has locations in Dallas and Frisco with another location expected to open in Northlake. The restaurant oers burgers with fries or tots along with a variety of milkshakes. A phone number is not yet available for the Lewisville location. www.skyrocketburger.com 8 LK Boutique is scheduled to open its Music City Mall, 2401 S. Stemmons Fwy, location on Feb. 14. The storefront will be located on the upper level of the mall. It will feature a number of waist training items and a collection of clothing. It will be open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. A website is not yet available for the loca- tion. 940-595-3506 CLOSINGS 9 Piranha Killer Sushi closed its Flower Mound location at the end of January, according to the eatery’s Facebook page. The establishment, located at 5801 Long Prairie Road, Ste. 870, was open for more than a decade, according to the post. Piranha Killer Sushi has several other lo- cations outside Flower Mound, including Arlington, Fort Worth and San Antonio. 682-626-5953. https://www.piranhakill- ersushi.com/

House of Mo oers a range of trendy fashion items for budget-friendly prices, including dresses, sleepwear, accessories and blouses. “Community is so important to us,” Housewright said. “I don’t just want to set up shop there. I want to become immersed in the area and grow with them.” 214-598-1201 houseofmoboutique.com

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The Lewisville Grand theater will host an art exhibit titled “A World Divided: Tomorrow United”. The art is from students in grades 4-12 who won the Committee to Commemorate MLK Day contest. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St. 972-219-8446. www.lewisvillegrand.com

The Flower Mound Public Library and the Denton County Master Gardener Association presents its Spring Gardening Series. Growing microgreens will be discussed Feb. 21; and gardening for the birds will be

The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area will host its monthly night hike. Howling coyotes, hooting owls, and other nocturnal sounds will provide a unique hiking experience for those age 5 and up. Registration is required. 6-8 p.m. $15 (per person). LLELA, 201 E. Jones St. 972-219-3550. www.llela.org

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league members), $360 (nonmembers). Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St., Lewisville. 972-219-8446. www.lewisvillegrand.com 15 THROUGH 17 ADOPT A PET Lewisville Animal Services is running an adoption special from Feb. 2-Feb. 19. Adoption fees have been reduced to $20 for all dogs. The usual adoption

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fee is $90. The adoption fee includes a microchip, all core vaccines, sterilization, heartworm testing and an optional 30 days of free pet insurance. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $20 (adoption fee). Gene Carey Animal

Michael has signature status in The North American Watercolor Society, the American Impressionist Society, the Watercolor Honor Society, The Transparent Watercolor Society, The Outdoor Painter Society, and the Southwest Watercolor Society of Dallas, along with many others. He is a member of the prestigious Salmagundi Art Club of NYC. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $325 (art

PAINTWITHWATERCOLOR Lewisville Grand Theater will host Plano artist Michael Holter for a three-day watercolor workshop presented by the Visual Art League of Lewisville. Holter has been painting most of his life and teaching art for many years.

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16 LEARN SOMETHING NEW The Lewisville Public Library will host Tween Scene every third Wednesday of the month. Each class will hold a new adventure of science, art and technology. It is open to children 9-12 years old. A free ticket is required for entry and tickets are handed out 30 minutes before the program begins. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main St., Lewisville. 972-219-3570. https://library. cityoewisville.com/library-home 26 WRITE ANDHIKE The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area will host a beginner class where people will learn to journal and practice mindfulness in nature. People can bring their own journal or notebook, or they can purchase a Spiral Kraft journal for an additional $5. Those interested can register online. 10 a.m.-noon. $10. LLELA, 201 E. Jones St., Lewisville 972-219-3550. www. llela.org/Home/Components/Calendar/ Event/51675/1500 21 GET GARDENING Learn about nature and gardening with the Green Thumb Club. A free ticket must be acquired 30 minutes before the program starts. It is open to kids ages 6-10. 2-3 p.m. Free (with ticket). Lewisville Public Library, 1197

W. Main St., Lewisville. 972-219-3570. https://library.cityoewisville.com/ library-home MARCH 05 LISTEN TOMUSIC The Flower Mound Community Orchestra’s Symphony Orchestra will host a concert for the public. 7 p.m. Free. Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church, 6101 Morriss Road, Flower Mound. http://fmco.org/ 12 CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY Lewisville will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Texas Independence Day in one event at St. Paddy’s Texas Style in Wayne Ferguson Plaza on March 12. Admission and all activities are free. St. Paddy’s Texas Style will include live entertainment, Axe Throwing, carnival-type activities for kids, food and beer. Music genres included Irish Folk, Celtic Rock, Texas Country and Americana. Vendors can register to participate online. 1-8 p.m. Free. Wayne Ferguson Plaza, 150 W. Church St., Lewisville. 972-219-3401 https://www.cityoewisville.com/Home/ Components/Calendar/Event/51131/485

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Phase 2 near completion The second phase of the Colo- nial Drive project in Flower Mound is anticipated to be completed in February. The project looks to recon- struct 2,000 feet of Colonial from Whitney Lane to Homestead Drive. The second phase of the project includes the completion of the sidewalk and pedestrian ramp improvements, according to the town’s project website. The section of road is closed to northbound trac as paving opera- tions began on the west half of the roadway. The work is anticipated to be complete Feb. 18. Sections of the existing failing sanitary sewer system will be replaced, according to the town. A separate wastewater project

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Flower Mound ocials started placing new speed limit signs citywide with its lower 25 mph limit. The new residential speed limit goes into eect once the signs are posted. Changes started in the north- east side of town and have now moved southeast. It will continue to be posted for the coming months moving westward. The change will take 18 months. The 5 mph speed limit change comes after the town council voted in November to make the change because of safety concerns. Flower Mound lowers speed limit New residential speed limits go into eect when signs are installed. COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER FILE PHOTO

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Recommendations on tap for trails and bikewaysmaster plan FLOWERMOUND City resi- dents and ocials will discuss the town’s trails and bikeways master plan in February. The town is looking to collect community feedback to draft recommendations for the master plan, which will be used to priori- tize enhancements and expansion of the trail and bikeway system in town. Town sta and consultants on the project collected community input throughout 2021. To learn more about the master plan, visit www.owermoundtrailsplan.com. BY SAMANTHA DOUTY

Feasibility study to look at site for potential arts center FLOWERMOUND Town Council voted unanimously Feb. 7 to fund a feasibility study related to a potential site for a cultural arts center. The study would look at whether the former Lewisville ISD administration building at 1800 Timber Creek Road could be modied to t the town’s needs for a cultural arts center. The contract with the rm of Oxley, Williams, Tharp Architects PLLC will cost no more than $26,400 from the town’s cultural art fund, according to meeting documents. That cost is also eligible for reimbursement from the Texas Commission on the Arts, according to J.P. Walton, assistant to the town manager. The town purchased the administration building along BY VALERIE WIGGLESWORTH

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with an adjacent natatorium and communications building from the school district last year. The natatorium and communications building were torn down last summer. The study will look at the building’s existing structural components, provide conceptual design options and put together cost estimates that compare its renovation with new construction, according to town documents.

Lewisville council prohibits parking onGilani Lane LEWISVILLE City Council voted to prohibit parking on both sides of Gilani Lane between Bellaire Boulevard and Wellington Drive. The change in the ordinance for the street comes at the recommendation of city sta, and it was approved by council 5-0 during its regular Feb. 7meeting. The no-parking ordinance is eec- tive immediately, according to the ordinance. BY SAMANTHA DOUTY

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News from Denton County, Lewisville, Flower Mound & Highland Village

County judge lls Denton County TransportationAuthority board seat

Lewisville names two newassistant citymanagers

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ve-member voting board appointed by their respec- tive entities, including Denton County and the cities of Denton, Highland Village and Lewisville. Each representative serves two-year terms. Large cities, small cities and other Denton County cities make up the remaining six nonvoting members, according to DCTA. Eads can be reached at aeads@ dcta.net. Board meetings are held virtually every fourth Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. unless otherwise posted. All meetings are open to the public. For additional information, contact the DCTA administrative oce at 972-221-4600. Andy Eads

DENTONCOUNTY Judge Andy Eads was sworn in to ll the Seat 2 of the Denton County Transportation Authority board. Dianne Costa, who represents the city of Highland Village on the board, was also elected board secretary during the Jan. 27 board meeting. Eads has served on the Denton County Commissioners Court since 2007, and he became county judge in 2019. He previously served on the court for Precinct 4. During that time, he focused on cutting taxes while addressing the increasing demands of the county, according to a DCTA news release. Eads previously served as the chair of the Regional Transportation Council for the Dallas-Fort Worth region. He served on the council for more than 10 years, according to the release. The DCTA is governed by a

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LEWISVILLE City Manager Claire Powell announced Gina McGrath and Shanté Akaa will be the new assistant city managers. They join Deputy City Manager Eric Ferris in Powell’s leadership team. GinaMcGrath McGrath most recently served as the director of strategic services. She has been with the city of Lewisville for 21 years, according to a city news release. In her new role, McGrath will oversee the budget, municipal court operations, information technology services, parks and recreation, and nance. “I love working for the city of Lewisville,” McGrath said in a news release. “There are exciting

opportunities currently being imple- mented and many more on the horizon.” ShantéAkaa Akaa has more than 20 years of municipal human resources experi- ence. She comes to Lewisville after serving as the director of human resources and risk management for the city of Plano, according to a news release. “I am impressed with the manner by which the city of Lewisville engages with residents and with their commitment to their employee population,” Akaa said in a news release. Akaa will now oversee police, re, emergency management, human resources and the library.

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QUOTEOFNOTE “I AM IMPRESSED WITH THEMANNER BYWHICH THE CITY OF LEWISVILLE ENGAGESWITH RESIDENTS.” SHANTÉ AKAFIA, LEWISVILLE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER Lewisville City Council meets at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 and March 7 at 151 W. Church St. www.cityoewisville.com Flower Mound Town Council meets at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 and March 7 at 2121 Cross Timbers Road. www.ower-mound.com Highland Village City Council meets at 6 p.m. Feb. 22 and March 8 at 1000 Highland Village Road. www.highlandvillage.org Lewisville ISD meets at 6 p.m. Feb. 15 at 1565 W. Main St. www.lisd.net MEETINGSWE COVER CITY HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLAND VILLAGE City Council unanimously approved a site plan for a retail building in the Celebrations Village development. The retail space can house up to three tenants, which have yet to be determined. One space allows for a drive- thru while another has a patio, according to the agenda item. FLOWERMOUND Town Council unanimously approved several purchases during its Feb. 7 meeting. Of note, it approved backup internet connection renewal for three years for $30,564, and $240,000 was for the design phase of the Morriss Road Water Line project.

Lewisville announces neweconomic development director

BY VALERIE WIGGLESWORTH

in the news release. “Her knowledge of economic develop- ment tools and experience negotiating and drafting some of the top economic development deals in the metroplex made her the right person for the job.” Samples said she likes what Lewisville has to oer. “This job made me re-evaluate what I was doing and where I wanted to be,” she said in the release. “I really wanted to be part of the team leading the development, redevelopment and other business opportunities in Lewisville.” While working in Dallas, Samples negotiated agreements and provided legal advice for the city, including its oce of economic development and the department of housing and neighborhood revitalization, the release stated. She replaces Jason Moore, who resigned in June.

LEWISVILLE The city has hired Marichelle Samples as its new director of economic development. Samples, who most recently was the assistant city attorney in Dallas, has more than nine years of local government experience, according to a Jan. 20 news release. She started

Marichelle Samples

in the litigation division in Dallas, moved to the general counsel division and later was promoted to supervising attorney for the economic and community development section. “Marichelle is an upcoming star in the economic develop- ment world,” Lewisville City Manager Claire Powell stated

Filing opens for positions in Lewisville, FlowerMound andHighlandVillage

Denton County contributes funds to Business SH 121 project

BY SAMANTHA DOUTY

Each elected member is voted at large and will serve no more than two full consecutive three- year terms and with the allow- ance of two additional terms if a council member becomes mayor. Highland Village residents will vote on four council members in the coming election including mayor and Places 2, 4 and 6. Each member is voted at large. Council members can serve no more than four consecutive two- year terms. Lewisville ISD also has three seats up for election in its board of trustees. Seats up for election including Place 3, 4 and 5. Each trustees serves three year terms and serves the district at large.

Local ling has started in Lewisville, Flower Mound and Highland Village with several seats up for election May 7. The ling period opened Jan. 19 and closes Feb. 18. In Lewisville, City Council has three seats up for election, including seats 4, 5 and 6. Each of the six council positions is assigned to a speciic geographic district, and candidates must live within that district to hold the assigned position, according to the city. Each council member is elected to serve the city at large for a three-year term. Flower Mound Town Council Places 1 and 3 are up for election.

BY SAMANTHA DOUTY

DENTONCOUNTY The Commissioners Court unanimously approved to partner with the Texas Department of Transpor- tation to fund a Business SH 121 right-of- way project from north of I-35E to north of Northwood Mobile Home Park. The funds will be used to make improvements to the roadway, according to the agreement, which was approved during a Feb. 8 commissioners court meeting. The county will fund 10% of the ixed cost and 10% of the reimbursable utility cost for a total of $168,901, which will come from the judge’s discretionary funds, according to the agreement. TxDOT will contribute $1.52 million to the project, according to the agreement.

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2022 P R I M A R Y E L E C T I O N G U I D E GUIDE Candidates and information for the March primaries

D A T E S T O K N O W Feb. 14 First day of early voting

W H E R E T O V O T E

March 1 Primary election day March 1 Last day to receive ballot by mail (or March 3 if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 p.m. at location of election)

Voters in Denton County may cast a ballot at any polling location during early voting but must vote at their assigned precinct on election day. Denton County also has dierent polling locations for Democrats and Republicans on election day. Visit www.votedenton.gov to see a full list of where to vote during early voting and on election day. This guide includes only candidates who serve communities dened by Community Impact Newspaper’s Lewisville, Flower Mound and Highland Village coverage area. Only contested races in the primary are listed.

Feb. 18 Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) Feb. 25 Last day of early voting

SOURCES: DENTON COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION, TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE’S OFFICECOMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

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Commissioner of agriculture R Sid Miller* R Carey A. Counsil R James White D Susan Hays D Ed Ireson Railroad commissioner R Sarah Stogner R Marvin “Sarge” Summers R Dawayne Tipton R Tom Slocum Jr. R Wayne Christian* Supreme Court justice, Place 9 R David J. Schenck R Evan Young* Court of Criminal Appeals judge, Place 5 R Scott Walker* R Clint Morgan LOCAL U.S. House of Representatives, District 26 R Brian Brazeal R Isaac Smith R Raven Harrison

R Louie Gohmert D Lee Merritt D S. “TBone” Raynor D Joe Jaworski D Mike Fields D Rochelle Mercedes Garza Comptroller of public accounts D Janet T. Dudding D Angel Luis Vega Commissioner of the General Land Oce R Victor Avila R Don W. Minton R Tim Westley R Weston Martinez R Glenn Hegar* R Mark V. Goloby D Tim Mahoney R Ben Armenta R Rufus Lopez R Dawn Buckingham R Jon Spiers D Michael Lange D Jay Kleberg D Sandragrace Martinez D Jinny Suh

R Vincent Gallo R Michael C. Burgess* State Board of Education, District 14 R Sue Melton-Malone* R Evelyn Brooks State senator, District 12 R Chris Russell R Tan Parker D Ferdi Mongo D Francine Ly Texas House of Representatives, District 57 R Richard Hayes R Matthew Poole R Matthew E. Haines Texas House of Representatives, District 63 R Ben Bumgarner R Jake Collier R Nick Sanders R Je Younger Texas House of Representatives, District 65 R Peyton Inge

STATEWIDE

DENTON COUNTY District judge, 367th Judicial District R Brent Hill R Theresa Blake Goline R Jason Edward Niehaus County commissioner, Precinct 2

Governor R Kandy Kaye Horn R Greg Abbott* R Allen B. West R Don Hunes R Danny Harrison

R Paul Belew R Rick Perry** R Chad Prather

R Dan Stricklin R Rob Altman

D Michael Cooper D Beto O’Rourke D Rich Wakeland D Inocencio (Inno) Barrientez D Joy Diaz Lieutenant governor R Trayce Bradford R Daniel Miller R Aaron Sorrells R Dan Patrick* R Todd M. Bullis R Zach Vance D Michelle Beckley

R Kevin Falconer D Trent Teague D Diana Weitzel County commissioner, Precinct 4 R Dianne Edmondson* R Michael Armstrong

D Mike Collier D Carla Brailey

Attorney general R George P. Bush R Ken Paxton* R Eva Guzman

R Kronda Thimesch R Robert Cooksey

** CANDIDATE IS NOT FORMER GOV. RICK PERRY

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P O L L I N G L O C A T I O N S

During early voting, people can vote at any polling location. On election day, voters must cast a ballot at their assigned precinct. There are a number of polling locations throughout Denton County, but here are local spots in Lewisville, Flower Mound and Highland Village. EARLY VOTING Lewisville 1 Castle Hills Community Center 2501 Queen Margaret Drive, banquet room 2 Lewisville Municipal Annex 1197 W. Main St., community room 3 Macedonia Ministries 702 S. Mill St., fellowship hall 4 Thrive Multigenerational Center 1950 S. Valley Parkway, Dogwood 3 Flower Mound 5 Denton County Southwest Courthouse 6200 Canyon Falls Drive, community room 6 Flower Mound Community Activity Center 1200 Gerault Road, Chill Zone 7 Flower Mound Public Library 3030 Broadmoor Lane, south lobby 8 Flower Mound Senior Center 2701 W. Windsor Drive, ballroom C Highland Village 9 Highland Village Municipal Complex 1000 Highland Village Road, training room ELECTION DAY Democratic Lewisville 10 Castle Hills Community Center 2501 Queen Margaret Drive, banquet room 11 Macedonia Ministries 702 S. Mill St., Fellowship Hall 12 Thrive Multigenerational Center 1950 S. Valley Parkway, Dogwood 3 13 Westside Baptist Church

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24 Shepherd’s House Church 225 Milton St., pavilion 25 Vista Ridge United Methodist Church 2901 Denton Tap Road, sanctuary 26 Westside Baptist Church 900 Bellaire Blvd., assembly hall 27 Thrive Multigenerational Center 1950 S. Valley Parkway, Dogwood 3 28 Lewisville Municipal Annex 1197 W. Main St., community room 29 Garden Ridge Church of Christ 102 N. Garden Ridge Blvd., fellowship center Flower Mound 30 Flower Mound Community Activity Center 1200 Gerault Road, Chill Zone

31 Liberty Elementary School 4600 Quail Run Road, gymnasium 32 Flower Mound Town Hall, 2121 Cross Timbers Road, Jody Smith hall 33 Marcus High School 5707 Morriss Road, library 34 Denton County Southwest Courthouse 6200 Canyon Falls Drive, community room Highland Village 35 Highland Village Municipal Complex 1000 Highland Village Road, council chambers 36 Heritage Elementary School 100 Barnett Blvd., gymnasium

18 Marcus High School 5707 Morriss Road, library 19 Denton County Southwest Courthouse 6200 Canyon Falls Drive, community room

20 Flower Mound Senior Center 2701 W. Windsor Drive, ballroom C Highland Village 21 Highland Village Municipal 1000 Highland Village Road, Complex training room 22 Heritage Elementary School 100 Barnett Blvd., gymnasium

900 Bellaire Blvd., assembly hall 14 Lewisville Municipal Annex 1197 W. Main St., community room Flower Mound 15 Flower Mound Community Activity Center 1200 Gerault Road, Chill Zone

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16 Old Settlers Elementary School 2525 Old Settlers Road, gymnasium 17 Flower Mound Town Hall 2121 Cross Timbers Road, Jody Smith hall

23 Castle Hills Community Center 201 Anna Ave., community center

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BUSINESS FEATURE

BY KAREN CHANEY

“THE THINGSWE’RE GOING TODOHEREWILL BE CUTTINGEDGE, AND PEOPLEWILL SAY, ‘THAT’S AUNIQUE PLACE TOGO." MIKE JOHNSON, OWNER

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Johnson Feed Company oers a variety of animal food, including high- end dog food and livestock feed.

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Feb 26 Educated Guess Wines Evil Cowboy & Texas Triangle Grove Salsas 4-7pm

Johnson Feed Company owners Mike and Tommie Johnson said they are eager to get into their new digs in Old Town Lewisville. (Photos by Karen Chaney/Community Impact Newspaper) Johnson Feed Company

Longtime Lewisville business prepares for future in new location in Old Town I n 1978, when Mike Johnson was a senior in high school, his parents, Gayle and Glenda Johnson, opened Johnson Feed Company.

Mar 5 Victory Wines Bella Bars 4-7pm

Johnson Feed Company plans to open its new location at 224 S. Charles St. this spring.

Street in Old Town Lewisville. They said they would remain true to the roots of the 43-year-old business and stock the same feed they have now. “I want to do a lot of events here. I want to do classes on gardening, how to take care of your yard, how to judge hay, all those things,” Mike said. “We want to do things that are fun for the community. We hope to have a farmers market out here.” Customers’ needs are diverse, the couple says. Some are shopping for high-end dog food; others want chicken feed. National FFA Organiza- tion kids may buy show feed, while ranchers need feed for livestock. “People love to come in, sit down and talk. They’ll talk about their families, their animals, their health,” Tommie said. “It’s not just reserved to our senior shoppers. Our kids from FFA will do it, too. They are not in a hurry when they get to Johnson Feed, and we love that.” Mike and Tommie Johnson said they plan to carry on the family’s legacy in Lewisville as a mom-and- pop shop. “I’m looking forward to what she and I can do,” Mike said. “The things we’re going to do here will be cutting-edge, and people will say, ‘That’s a unique place to go.’”

FEED FOR FOURLEGGED FRIENDS Johnson Feed Company specializes in nutrition for a variety of animals, including:

Mike helped a bit at the store, but then he was o to pursue a degree in animal science at Texas A&M Uni- versity. After graduation, he began a decades-long career in the pharmacy benets industry. In 2015, his dad asked him to take over the feed store. “I worked in a high-stress environ- ment for years. I had a good career, but I didn’t love it,” Mike said. “There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t look forward to coming here.” When Mike started taking over the feed store, he presented his dad with a business plan. One goal was to out- grow their current location on North Mill Street in ve years. They reached that milestone in only three years. With the decision made to move, Mike’s wife, Tommie Johnson, retired from her career as an educator to help with the family business. “I’m looking forward to having the opportunity to meet and make more friendships, relationships with the Old Town business owners and custom- ers,” Tommie said. The couple have grand plans for their new location, which is slated to open this spring on South Charles

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Johnson Feed Company 1 Current address: 901 N. Mill St., Ste. 201, Lewisville 2 Coming soon address: 224 S. Charles St., Lewisville 972-221-7646 www.facebook.com/johnsonfeedstore Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-noon, Sun. closed.

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DINING FEATURE Bari’s Pasta &Pizza

Flower Mound eatery serves community for over 30 years S ebian Bardhi said when she and her hus- band, Imer Bardhi, opened Bari’s Pasta & Pizza in Flower Mound nearly 35 years ago, she accomplished a lifelong dream. Sebian is one of six siblings, all of whom are in the Italian restaurant business. While Imer was on a trip visiting family, “he fell in love in love with Texas,” Sebian said. So the Bardhis decided to move from New York and start their own branch of the family business here. Armed with her mother’s recipes, industry expe- rience and guidance from her brother, Moni Kaba—a successful restaurateur in Arlington—Sebian said she and her husband opened their stand-alone restaurant in 1987. Although Imer died last year, Sebian remains active in the day-to-day operation of the restaurant. “When I first come here, I go in the kitchen and check everything, the sauces [and] make sure everything is right. If something is missing, I fix it,” she said. She said she especially loves greeting customers. “When customers come here and they don’t see me, they say, ‘It’s so quiet, what’s going on? Where’s Sebian? Why isn’t she here?’” Sebian said. Bari’s is a family restaurant with Sebian’s son, daughter, niece and cousin also working there. The menu features classic Italian dishes, includ- ing fried calamari for $8.99, an assortment of pizzas starting at $6.99, stromboli for $8.99, tortellini alfredo for $10.99 and more. The Bari’s crew is grateful to their loyal custom- ers, many of whom have been regulars for going on 35 years, Sebian said. “The people I really love. They have been sup- portive of me for all these years,” she said. BY KAREN CHANEY

The lobster-stuffed ravioli is topped with shrimp ($19.99).

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Fried calamari ($8.99) is available at Bari’s Pasta & Pizza.

Sebian Bardhi owns Bari’s Pasta & Pizza in Flower Mound. She also owns Luigi’s Pizza & Pasta in Frisco.

Bari’s Pasta & Pizza’s dessert menu includes tiramisu ($5.99).

Bari’s Pasta&Pizza 3472 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound 972-539-7092 http://barispastapizza.com Hours: Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Mon. closed, Tue.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

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