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Congratulations Todd Bondy and Mike Casey!!!!!!

Congratulations to former Southlakes Carroll students Todd Bondy and Mike Casey. Both completed the The Sense Corp Texas 4000 !!

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Two teams of 25 young adults bike from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska. The “Rockies”team travels north through the Rocky Mountains, Wyoming and Canada, while the “Coastal”team bikes west through Arizona, then north through California, Oregon, Washington and Canada. These young adults leave Austin each June and bike their way north, in what is now considered the longest charity bicycle ride in the world. Throughout their journey riders stop along the route to educate people about cancer prevention and early detection, visit with cancer patients and raise funds for cancer research.

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• The trip for each team spans more than 4,500 miles and takes 70 days. Each rider pledges $1.00 per mile for the ride, commiting to raise $4,500 for the trip.

• During the trip, team members stop at cancer centers throughout the nation to share a message of hope, knowledge and charity. The team also meets with organizations along the way to educate others about cancer prevention and early detection.

• In five years current and past riders have raised more than $1.124 million for cancer research. The proceeds of the funds raised are donated to the American Cancer Society and The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Children’s Hospital.

Business of the Month - October 2008 - Skipping Stone Studio

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Skipping Stone Studio is a full-service photography studio located in Southlake, TX specializing in fine portraiture. Offering internationally viewed commercial business photography and event coverage as well as multi-faceted studio and location sessions for families, children, high school seniors, pets, executive headshots and model portfolios; Skipping Stone Studio encompasses all aspects of the “Art of Photography.” “I enjoy capturing moments of people’s lives for them,” owner Charles Brabham says, “and giving them something they will cherish for decades to come.”

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Charles’s interest in photography began in the Highland Park Methodist Church darkroom where he spent much of his spare time in junior high. He went on to pursue photography and business in college, and later taught a class on darkroom production at a local junior college. After moving to the Southlake area in 2001, he created Skipping Stone Studio which has expanded from a one-room office into a 3,000 square foot location while still maintaining the welcoming atmosphere that so many have come to associate with Skipping Stone Studio.

Meet the Walls Family!

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Butch, Deb and Henry Walls moved to Southlake in August of 2007 from Kailua-Kona,Hawaii. They lived on the Big Island of Hawaii for two years and when they decided to relocate they had many choices. They chose Southlake,TX and have been so delighted with their decision. Butch,Deb and Henry became acquainted with Southlake through their good friends,The Sturkies. While visiting here, Donna and David Sturkie took The Walls to a Dragon football game and showed them around our fine community. The seed was planted a few years ago not knowing they would one day live here! Now they are delighted to be residents enjoying quality education for Henry and this fabulous lifestyle and community Southlake offers.

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Butch is no stranger to Texas. He was born and raised in Dublin,TX where his Mother and two sisters still live. Butch graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Civil Engineering. He is a Principal in a Consulting Engineering firm specializing in the oil and gas industry. Deb is busy marketing a health supplement,ghpSport,that is approved for Professional athletes and great for those interested in a 100% natural,patented product that has many age management benefits. Deb is a new member of the Chamber of Commerce and is helping many professional athletes and others in the Metroplex. She also enjoys volunteering at Rockenbaugh Elementary where Henry is attending 3rd grade.