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r. Allen Gandy is a respected, board-certified orthodontist who has been in practice since 2003. He is one of few orthodontists in Texas offering in-office i-CAT 3-D imaging as a routine diagnostic tool for individualized treatment planning. This cutting edge 3-D treatment allows for more accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

“There’s a significant difference in the amount of information that we obtain from traditional 2-D x-rays compared to this advanced 3-D technology,” explains Dr. Gandy. “3-D imaging helps eliminate guesswork in many orthodontic situations. I can evaluate my patients’ growth and dental development accurately. “

The most advanced technology Dr. Gandy combines his expertise with sophisticated technology to achieve excellent orthodontic results. “We want to present many options to our patients and to provide them with the type of treatment they are looking for,” says Dr. Gandy. “If a patient does not want to be in braces for a long time, we offer treatment modalities that can get us to the finish line faster. If they wish for the braces not to show, we can utilize esthetic toothcolored braces or customized lingual braces, placed on the inside of the teeth (Incognito® System), or Invisalign® treatment. Our goal is to help our patients make an educated decision and to provide them with the best orthodontic treatment possible.”

The DAMON® Braces system is a state-ofthe-art, clinically proven method of treatment, which uses passive, self-ligating (tie-less) brackets that hold the wire with a sliding mechanism instead of traditional elastic rings. The wires slide freely through the slots with minimum friction, while the shape memory of the wire guides the movement of the teeth without tightening. In addition to the efficient DAMON® Braces system, Gandy Orthdontics offers Invisalign® treatment, Incognito® lingual braces and INSIGNIA™ system of customized orthodontic braces and wires.

A great family atmosphere “Our offices are not only state-of-the-art, but they’re also warm and caring places to be, for both children and adults,” comments Dr. Gandy. “Our friendly and dedicated team members are great at what they do. We have a fantastic team of professionals taking care of our patients.” The best thing about his job, Dr. Gandy says, is giving his patients a beautiful smile. “It’s very rewarding to see the results of my work. Orthodontics can really change peoples’ lives—from giving them greater confidence in their smile to improving the function of their bite. There are people who come to me and just don’t smile, but afterwards… they just can’t stop smiling.”

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A life on course Allen resident and professional golfer, Candie Kung, has played in the LPGA since 2002. Along the way, she has racked up a number of noteworthy achievements on the LPGA course. Her four LPGA victories are the Takefuji Classic, Wachovia LPGA Classic and State Farm Classic, all in 2003, and the Hana Bank—KOLON Championship in 2008. Candie’s goal is winning the U.S. Women’s Open, which she finished second at in 2009.

special sections

KIDS KORNER

Summer Boredom Busters

PET PAGE

Buddy

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE civic forum

education

Extreme makeover: website edition

11 Community volunteer effort 12

ACT transforms into Neverland for a hilarious British comedy— Peter Pan: The Panto

56 Kids these days—talking back, bickering and being disrespectful

A lifetime’s legacy

travel 20

Summer weekend getaway to Houston

cooking

library

The Self-Creating Universe

health & fitness

Boogie Woogie

A musical journey through Texas blues history

A step-by-step guide to changing eating habits for longterm weight loss!

Heroes in the movies

Swimmers ear—a hindrance to summer fun

Everyday vegetarian

56 publisher/editor Barbara Peavy

office administrator Carrie McCormick

advertising sales Liz DeBoe

cover photo Larry Fleming

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contributing writers Chelsey Aprill Ray Cattaneo Deborah Dove Holly Harvey Tom Keener Dawn Bluemel Oldfield Peggy Helmick-Richardson Jennifer Slingerland Ryan Dr. Adam Smith

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civic forum

Extreme makeover: Website edition Fresh designs and improved functionality debut on City of Allen websites by Chelsey APRILL

It required no pounding hammers or whirring power tools, but a major construction project just wrapped up inside Allen City Hall. Three city websites—including the sites for Allen Event Center, the Allen Convention and Visitors Bureau and the City of Allen—received their first significant renovations since 2012. Visitors got a first glimpse of the new sites in July. “The first things you notice are the pops of color and youthful energy,” notes Teresa Warren, public and media relations director for the City of Allen. “We wanted to trade that stodgy, ‘municipal’ feel for something that communicated the vibrancy of Allen.” The makeover required more than a fresh coat of color. Using analytics compiled by website vendor CivicPlus, the city restructured CityofAllen.org to highlight the most popular pages. Visitors now benefit from streamlined content organized by usefulness, not by department. “Details about some city services— such as our chemical reuse center or teen court program—used to be hard to find because of the layers of department-centered navigation,” says interactive media manager Kathleen Vaught. “Now our most popular pages are a single click from the home page.” Two of the city’s sister sites also received a refresh. The Allen Convention and Visitors Bureau’s new homepage offers a brighter, more colorful design. Allen Event Center patterned its bolder, sleeker look after major sporting arenas and concert venues across the country.

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“The Allen Event Center is a highenergy place,” says David Angeles, arena general manager. “The new website reflects that excitement and makes it easy for people to find out about events. It also provides a better way to spotlight our partners.” “We love the fresh, modern feel of our CVB site,” says Tourism Director Karen Cromwell. “Being able to use both photos and video on our home page really helps us portray Allen as a destination.” Though CivicPlus has designed hundreds of municipal websites, Warren and her staff challenged developers to push the limits with Allen. One of their biggest victories is the city’s News Center, a one-stop shop for city news, community events, photos and local videos, produced by Allen City Television. But the most significant update to

all sites is visible only on mobile devices. For the first time, city websites feature “responsive design”—meaning that text, photos and links will automatically adjust to fit any screen size. You’ll find the same information, in a readable format, whether you’re using a desktop computer or a palmsized screen. “More and more people rely on mobile devices as their primary way to get online,” comments Warren. “Responsive design provides residents with a consistent experience on all platforms with easy access to their city government.” The new websites are already up and running. Check them out at CityofAllen.org, VisitAllenTexas.com and AllenEventCenter.com. v Chelsey Aprill is a City of Allen Marketing Specialist.

Community Volunteer Effort When it comes to organizing volunteers, Allen Senior Recreation Center (ASCR) had led the charge in Allen since opening in 2006. At a recent luncheon at ASRC honoring volunteers Linda Clark, a retired administrative assistant who moved to Allen in 2008, was surprised with Volunteer of the Year honors. Linda is part of a growing trend with the number of volunteer hours increasing every year. About 62.6 million Americans—25.4 percent of the adult population—gave 7.7 billion hours of volunteer service worth $173 billion last year, according to the Corporation for National and Community Service. As the number of hours has increased, so has the value of volunteer service. The latest calculation, $23.07 per hour of volunteer service. Responsible for more than 160 volunteer hours this year, Linda, with all her work experience, is an especially valuable member of the ASRC team. She can most often be found behind the front desk where she’s most able to put her administrative assistant expertise to good use. But that’s far from the extent of the ways she has supported the facility. In fact, she has stepped up to serve the Membership and Advisory Committees and helped organize the Membership Open House. Linda has written newsletter articles and worked holiday and special events such as Joe Farmer Recreation Center’s Step Up to Health Fair and Allen Senior Recreation Center’s Happy Fall Fest. A better question when it comes to Linda and other ASRC volunteers is what don’t they do? Truly, it’s difficult to identify an area where Linda Clark isn’t contributing, but she does have

an answer at the ready when it comes to why she volunteers. “I enjoy the camaraderie with others and the social interaction,” says Linda. “I want to keep moving, to stay active, and of course it feels good to do a little service for the community.” A very humble answer, but in reality, what Linda and volunteers like her are doing for the community is the opposite of little. It’s huge, and Allen could use more volunteers like her. To join the effort and to learn more about volunteer opportunities through Allen Senior Recreation Center, visit v CityofAllen.org/ASRC.

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ACT transforms into Neverland for a hilarious British comedy—Peter Pan: The Panto What do you get when you cross British humor and physical comedy with a well-loved children’s story? A hilarious, interactive performance that is perfect for all ages! This comedy version of Peter Pan is not the same one you’ve enjoyed before. With additional characters like Nanny Knickerbocker and Crackle the Crocodile (and a few mermaids and merboys for good measure), audiences from 2 to 102 will be rooting for the good guys and booing the villains! This panto with music will give us a wonderfully refreshing end to our long, hot summer! Slapstick, musical parodies, sing-alongs and audience interaction all mark this marvelous panto! Panto, a form of theatre common to Britain, is one of the most rollicking, rowdy forms of theatre around! With a cast of over 50, this production features a retelling tale of Peter Pan, Hook, Tinkerbelle and the Lost Boys all with a hilarious twist! Taking on a production that is about 80 percent script and 20 percent improv is a tall order for any theatrical group, nevertheless kids 8 to 14 years old! “We have some extremely talented young actors that have been working with improv for years,” said Charlotte Taylor, the director of this production. “They fell in love with the idea of panto after attending another local show at Christmas and were ready to take on the

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challenge! Every day brings new surprises. One of the most wonderful things about panto is that every performance will be a little bit different, depending on audience responses and reactions!” Rehearsals for this production aren’t your standard fare. In addition to their regular rehearsals, a British dialect coach, a physical comedy instructor, a choreographer and a stage combat instructor will all work with the kids throughout the summer. Join Allen’s Community Theatre for Peter Pan: The Panto and prepare to become part of the show this summer! All performances are held at Allen’s Community Theatre (ACT), 1206 E. Main Street #105, Allen (SW corner Allen Heights and Main). Performances will be August 14 through 30— Thursday, August 27; Fridays, August 14, 21 & 28; and Saturdays, August 15, 22 & 29 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, August 16, 23, 30; and Saturday, August 29 at 2 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance at allenscommunitytheatre.net. Ticket prices are $15/general, $13/age 65+ and $10/under 18. v

library

The Library presents… by Tom Keener

The Self-Creating Universe Do the universe, life and human societies have a purpose? Dr. David Alkek discusses this and related questions at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, August 13, at the library. Science in the past century has made giant advances. In his book, The Self-Creating Universe, Dr. Alkek examines the abundant evidence of how astronomy, physics, biology, anthropology and sociology have increased in complexity, form and organization and explores the reasons for this increase. But most importantly, Alkek points out the fact that science is confronted with philosophical questions, prompting him to call for a new paradigm—a Law of Increasing

Complexity—for science, philosophy and religion. The evolution of Homo sapiens and human societies, and the develop ment of morals and ethics are explored. Backed by solid research, Alkek proves that the universe, life and human societies do indeed have innate purpose as part of a universal reality. Dallas Review describes The SelfCreating Universe as “a book that is easy reading while simplifying complex ideas.” David Alkek is the award-winning author of three books—a contemporary mystery set in Dallas, a book of science and philosophy that investigates the purpose of the universe and A Requiem

for Athens, a work of historical fiction. A dermatologist for over 40 years, David draws from his medical and scientific background to create his books. v

Boogie Woogie Among its more unusual bragging rights, Texas can lay claim to being the birthplace of boogie woogie music. At 7:30 p.m., Friday, August 28, boogie woogie fans can learn more about the origins of this Lone Star State music phenomenon at the library.

Sugar Boy Meyers Fasten your seat belt when John Tennison and Sugar Boy Myers take

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the stage to lay down high-energy boogie woogie grooves. Tennison performs boogie woogie on piano and will be accompanied by Sugar Boy Myers on drums. Sugar Boy played for the Freddie King band and accompanied Eric Clapton, Leon Russell and other iconic legends. Tennison states, “Oral histories indicate boogie woogie was first played in the early 1870s. Marshall, Texas, was at the geographical center where boogie woogie first came into existence, largely due to the area’s large African American popu l ation and Marshall’s location as an important railroad center in early 1870s.” Logging camps were located throughout the piney woods of East Texas and piano players moved from one camp to another on trains. The American public started to take notice

of this musical genre during Carnegie Hall concerts in 1938, and in the 1940s, Glenn Miller, the Andrew Sisters and Tommy Dorsey introduced boogie woogie to a new generation. Boogie woogie later influenced a huge number of blues and rock musicians such as Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis. v

John Tennison

A musical journey through Texas blues history Take a journey through the blues styles of Texas, from its birth in early 1900 to the rise of rock music in the 60s and 70s. Two prolific and versatile traditional blues players—Christian Dozzler and Joel Foy—present this musical adventure at 7:30 pm, Friday, August 14, at the library. Sponsored by Bach to Books, this program is free. Considered one of the cradles of blues music, Texas has been home to numerous pioneers and influential innovators of this genre, both on piano and guitar, since the beginning. Texas blues first came on the scene with African American workers in railroad yards, cotton and oil fields. In the 1920s, Blind Lemon Jefferson incorporated jazz-like improvisation and the single string guitar. Lightnin’ Hopkins, Big Mama Thornton, T-Bone Walker and Robert Johnson soon followed, with each adding their own

special touch to the genre. In 1961, Freddie King’s “Hide Away” rocked America, and British blues artists like Eric Clapton emulated Freddie’s style.

Christian Dozzler (piano and vocals) started his international career in his native Austria some 35 years ago. He spent many years studying pre-war blues piano styles and boogie woogie, which likely originated in the lumber camps of East Texas. An accomplished traditional blues pianist, Christian tours regularly on both sides of the Atlantic under his own name and as a member of Anson Funderburgh & The Rockets. Joel Foy (guitar and vocals) was one of the West Coast’s busiest blues guitarists for decades, performing with William Clarke, James Harman and Floyd Dixon before making Dallas his home in 2004. He has built a reputation as a bona fide interpreter of the rich musical heritage of acoustic blues and roots music. Since 2010, he’s developed and hosted the annual Robert Johnson Guitar Festival. v

Heroes in the Movies The library celebrates cinema heroes at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. These movies are free and open to the public. • August 4—Adventures of Bailey: A Night in Cowtown (2013) tells a story of the Baker family who move into a posh new home. Their dog Bailey seems to be living the life and even has a crush on a pretty female dog, Trixie. But their lives turn upside down when Felix, the adorable Pomeranian Trixie’s family has been fostering, is suddenly snatched by a shady character named TC. The director Steve Franke, producer Liz Franke and one of the stars, Mark Hanson, will introduce the film and answer questions. • August 11—WALL·E (2008) starring Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight and Jeff Garlin. In the distant future, a small waste-collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind. • August 18—Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) (PG), starring Anna Faris, Bill Hader and Bruce Campbell. Inspired by the beloved children’s book of the same name, the film focuses on a town where food falls from the sky like rain. • August 25—The Incredibles (2004) (PG), starring Holly Hunter, Craig Nelson and Samuel L. Jackson. A family of undercover superheroes trying to live the quiet suburban life are forced into action to save the world. v The library is located at 300 N. Allen Drive. Call 214.509.4911. Tom Keener is the cultural arts manager with the Allen Public Library. Allen Image | August 2015

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Summer Boredom Busters by Deborah DOVE Make the most of the last few weeks of summer with an outing to one or more of these fun places. Medieval Times—2021 North Stemmons Frwy., Dallas, www.medievaltimes.com Step back in time to an era where honor, pageantry and eating with your fingers prevailed. This larger-than-life dinner show gives guests ringside seats to live jousting and shows of horsemanship, sword fighting and falconry set within a story of knights and kings in Medieval Spain. Guests cheer for one of six knights (determined by where they sit) participating in the joust. Tickets include the twohour show and a utensil free four-course meal, which includes tomato bisque soup, oven roasted chicken, herb-roasted potato, corn on the cob, garlic bread, pastries and a non-alcoholic beverage. Tickets are $60.95 for adults and $36.95 for children 12 and under. There’s also plenty to explore in the castle before the show, plus lots of unique souvenirs.

park and a merry-go-round; special kiddie rides; miniature golf; and swimming. General admission is $2/person. Rides and games are $1.50-$3 each and swimming is $5/day.

Nickelrama—1238 Belt Line Rd, Garland, www.nickelrama. com Your video game aficionado can play a variety of games— simulators, ticket games, racing games, little kid games, unique games, video games and more—for nickels at this arcade. Games cost between one and ten nickels, with a nickel being comparable to a quarter at other arcades. Admission is $3.25 per person and games are a nickel (go after 4 p.m. and only pay a $2.95 admission).

Nickelmania—SW corner of Midway Road and Trinity Mills, Carrollton, www.nickelmania.com

Ripley’s Believe It or Not—601 East Palace Parkway, Grand Prairie, www.ripleys.com

The same concept as Nickelrama but in Carrollton. Admission is $1.95 per person and games cost nickels.

Shrunken heads, vampire killing kits, two-headed animals, one-of-akind artwork, tons of hands-on interactives and a wicked spinning vortex tunnel—they’re all here at the museum of oddities! The palace looking structure also houses a Palace of Wax with over 200 life-like historical figures, movie stars, presidents and a horror section featuring stars of horror movie classics. A mirror maze and laser maze challenge round out the fun. Tickets start at $18.99 for adults and $8.99 for children.

Grapevine Mills—3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy., Grapevine, www.simon.com/mall/grapevine-mills

Adventure Landing—17717 Coit Road, Dallas, www.adventurelanding.com Take family night old-school with a large pepperoni pizza, unlimited laser tag and unlimited miniature golf for four for only $24.99 every Friday night from 6-10 p.m. (additional family members are $5 each). Other attraction packages including miniature golf, laser tag, go-karts and bumper boats are also available.

American Girl—Dallas Galleria, 13464 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, www.americangirl.com Say goodbye to summer with a special brunch, lunch or afternoon tea with your favorite little girl and her doll with gourmet food and special doll seats and dishes. Special August events include Doll ‘Do’s and How-To’s with styling tips for young hair stylists on August 8, and a special event for grandmothers and granddaughters on August 14 with a special meal, dice games, a picture frame craft and a keepsake photo.

Burgers Lake—1200 Meandering Way, Fort Worth www.burgerslake.com Send out the summer in style at this 30-acre park in Fort Worth featuring a one-acre spring-fed lake to swim in, two sandy beaches, six diving boards, 20-foot slide, 25-foot trapeze, shade trees, volleyball courts, inner tube rentals, lifeguards, charcoal grills and picnic tables.

Sandy Lake Amusement Park—1800 Sandy Lake Road, Carrollton, www.sandylake.com This fun amusement park is a breath of fresh air from days gone by, with carnival type rides such as bumper cars, the tilt-a-whirl and the spider; family rides such as paddle boats, a train ride around the

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You can easily spend all day at this mall that has tons of family fun (and that’s not even counting the shopping). Legoland Discovery Center lets little builders watch a 4D movie, go on an interactive laser ride, take a factory tour, build racecars and buildings, see iconic DFW landmarks rendered in Legos and more. There’s also a new attraction—Pirate Beach—which is a wet interactive playground with water jets and fountains, squirt cannons, splash down water slides, a 50-gallon bucket poised to dump water on guests every few minutes, 12 interactive models and a soft play area that include pirates, cannons, treasure chests, palm trees and sand castles (bring a swimsuit, towel and change of clothes). SeaLife Aquarium is a small but wonderful little aquarium with an ocean tunnel, 30 display tanks and an interactive rock pool. Round out the day by dining in the jungle with animatronic animals at the Rainforest Café or playing glow-in-the-dark miniature golf on one of three courses, including a nine-hole kiddie course for younger players.

U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing—9000 Blue Mound Rd, Fort Worth, www.moneyfactory.gov Get a bird’s-eye view of how paper money is made with a selfguided audio tour of one of only two money printing facilities in the U.S. There are also interactive displays on the history of making money, and you can buy two-dollar bills, sheets of uncut bills and souvenirs in the gift shop. Best of all, tours are free.

Cruise Lake Ray Hubbard—www.sailwithscott.com Make summer memories cruising Lake Ray Hubbard aboard a catamaran or air-conditioned powerboat with Sail with Scott. Cruises are from 5-6:30 p.m., 7-8:30 p.m. (sunset cruises) or 9-10:30 p.m. (moonlight/starlight cruises) and cost $25/adults and $20/kids under 16 for powerboat cruises and $30/person for catamaran cruises. You can bring your own picnic basket and beverages on board. Cruises sail out of Bella Harbor on the eastern shores of Lake Ray Hubbard. For a cruise, Seawolf and Harbor Lights are docked at the lighthouse on the waterside of the Hilton Hotel at 2055 Summer Lee Drive in Rockwall.

education

A lifetime’s legacy by Holly HARVEY

“I tend to play characters who are survivors, warriors and worriers,” emphasized Cronauer. “When you’re able to really embody a character and their words, it feels like you’re on a higher level—almost like you’re touching God.” Cronauer ’s first experiences in acting came inadvertently by pre tending to sleep all the way through naptime at school so she wouldn’t have to be involved in activities. She started taking classes in dancing and

music soon after and performed in several high school drama productions. “Being exposed to dance and music lifted me into a world that was larger than the everyday and felt extraordinary,” Cronauer said. While in college, Cronauer suffered a knee injury and took it as a sign that acting was going to be her career path. After starring in a college play, Cronauer had a trans formative experience. “I was in an anti-war play with

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After appearing in more than 60 films, 20 theatre productions, over 10 television shows and teaching for more than 20 years, most people would consider retirement, but not Collin College theatre professor Gail Cronauer. An acclaimed actress who has appeared in films such as Boys Don’t Cry, Born on the Fourth of July and JFK, Cronauer is a legend as well in the Dallas theatre circle and regularly appears in boundary-pushing plays.

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as she’s starred in a web series created by Collin College alumnus Scot Michael Walker. She’s become a legend on local Dallas theatre stage playing a number of unique character roles, such as performing in an all-female play of Shakespeare’s Richard III or playing a Victorian adventurer in space. She especially enjoys performing plays written by women and people whose groups that are under-represented. Still performing today, Cronauer

revels in the challenges of playing a “woman-of-a-certain-age” role and has no plans of slowing down. “As I reflect on my career, I look forward to many amazing experiences that in some way shine a light on the world and shine a light for yourself.” For more information about Collin College’s theatre program, visit www. collintheatrecenter.com/home.htm. v Holly Harvey is a public relations writer at Collin College.

soldiers and peasant actors and it changed my life,” Cronauer recalled. “It was an ensemble piece and at the end the cast members went out into the audience and actually touched the audience. Having that physical contact with an audience was incredible.” After receiving her degree, Cronauer began teaching acting and found her way to Collin College where she has taught classes for more than 20 years. “I realized that in addition to acting, I wanted to be in a community of scholars and enlightenment, and teaching was a way to do that,” she said. “I do my best to impact my students. Even if I have a student in my class that doesn’t like acting, I tell them ‘Just stick this class out—it will change your life.’ And many of them told me this is true.” She teaches beginning and ad vanced acting courses in addition to directing plays at Collin College. But her collaboration with students extends outside the college as well, Allen Image | August 2015

travel

Summer weekend getaway to Houston by Deborah DOVE

You may not think of Houston as a vacation getaway, but this major city, just a four- to five-hour drive south of Allen on Interstate 45, has a variety of family fun spots that make for a perfect late summer getaway. Whether it’s the beaches of Galveston, waterfront fun at Kemah Boardwalk, the museum district or the Space Center, there’s plenty of fun to be had in Houston.

Space Center Houston The official visitor’s center of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, this space museum is a must-see with over 400 space artifacts, a full-scale replica of the space shuttle, a tram tour of the grounds, the opportunity to meet a real astronaut every Friday, interactive presentations on what it’s like to live on the International Space Station and more. Be sure and visit the Starship Gallery, the most museum-like part of the facility that gives you an up-close look at artifacts tracing the progression of manned flight, including flight logs, items taken into space, a variety of space craft including the Apollo 17 Command Module, a full-size Skylab training module and a moon rock you can touch. In the Blast-off Theater you’ll experience the sensation of a launch as the push of a four-and-a-half-million-pound vehicle takes you off the ground and out of the atmosphere with the force of over seven million pounds of thrust, followed by a real-time update on current NASA missions and a sneak peek into future space exploration. The 90-minute tram tour covers the grounds where you might see astronauts training for their next mission, the historic Mission Control and the 36-story tall Saturn V rocket—the most powerful rocket ever built and operated. Other fun things to see, if time allows, include the astronaut gallery—a display of spacesuits worn throughout the years of the space program as well as photos of every crew that has flown in space, and the Living in Space module presentation where visitors can learn how astronauts eat, sleep, stay in shape and conduct their experiments. In October, the hands-on exhibit, Be the Astronaut, makes its world premiere at the Space Center where visitors can explore the technologies that make space travel possible with a simulated rocket launch and piloting a spaceship as they journey to the moon, Mars, asteroids, Jupiter and beyond. For more information visit www. spacecenter.org.

Kemah Boardwalk Just 20 miles from downtown Houston, Kemah Boardwalk is home to waterfront restaurants, amusement park rides, festivals and seaside shows. Rides include the Boardwalk Beast—a 25-minute thrill ride cruising Galveston Bay at up to 40 m.p.h. while blasting riders with wind, music and entertainment; a 96-foot wooden rollercoaster; a double-decker carousel; a Ferris wheel; a replica of the famous 1863 C.P. Huntington train and numerous other rides that send riders soaring, spinning and plummeting. There’s also a rainforest exhibit with piranhas, snakes, scorpions, tarantulas and a Stingray Reef where you can touch and feel live stingrays. There are numerous waterfront restaurants, several retail stores and live music every Thursday night during the summer. Kemah is the perfect place to spend the day coupled with a visit to Galveston or the Space Center. Visit www. kemahboardwalk.com for more information.

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program robots, anchor the news, run a business, explore nanotechnology and climb a three-story tower. The Houston Zoo and the Museum of Fine Arts round out the city’s cultural offerings. Visit www.citypass.com/houston for more information.

Galveston Island

Museum District There are a wealth of museums in Houston and a Houston City Pass gives you access to four of them for only $51 for adults and $41 for chil dren 11 and under. The Downtown Aquarium is a 500,000-gallon aquatic wonderland that’s home to over 200 species of aquatic life from around

the world, with rays and fish that swim right by your table at the aquarium’s restaurant. The Houston Museum of Nature and Science offers four floors of exhibits such as paleontology, gems and minerals, energy, space, wildlife, a butterfly center and a planetarium. The Children’s Museum offers 14 hands-on exhibits including a chance for kids to

In addition to having 30 miles of beaches, Galveston has a wealth of other activities to enjoy—Schlitterbahn waterpark, Moody Gardens, museums, several historic homes and mansions and the Strand shopping district. If you’re there for the beach, there are many houses and beachside resorts to rent on private beaches as well as public beaches such as party place East Beach, family-friendly Stewart Beach, tranquil Galveston Island State Park beach and the happening Seawall Urban Park—ten miles of shoreline filled with restaurants, beaches, resorts and the Pleasure Pier amusement park with rides and midway games.

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Beyond the beach, Moody Gardens offers attractions galore, including a 1.5-million-gallon aquarium teeming with creatures from tuxedo-clad penguins to seals, stingrays, sharks and more; a replica of a real rainforest and interactive experiences with endangered plants and animals such as Amazon river otters, Saki monkeys

and Chinese alligators; a five-tier ropes course and zip line; the Discovery Museum’s exhibit on the technology behind Formula One racing; a paddleboat cruise; 3D and 4D movies; the SpongeBob Subpants interactive 4D adventure; and white sandy beaches, a lazy river, wave pool and water attractions in Palm Beach.

More water fun and adventure await at Schlitterbahn Galveston with 35 water rides, speed slides, tube slides, the BoogieBahn surf ride and a splash and play area for smaller children. A unique transportation system combines three rivers for guests to float through on tubes. History buffs will enjoy touring the Bishop’s Palace, an ornate 19,000-squarefoot Victorian style mansion built in the late 1800s or Moody Mansion, the restored 28,000-square-foot home of a powerful Texas family whose empire was built in cotton. Afterwards, hop on an electric shuttle from Galveston Island Tours for a guided tour of the entire historic landmark district, including the unique tree sculptures that were carved from trees that were killed in Hurricane Ike. More history abounds aboard the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum—a museum about the oil industry on board the retired jackup drilling rig and the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, an historic three-masted sailing ship. The historic Strand District is a quaint place to shop or dine. Be sure to stop for ice cream and salt water taffy at La King’s. And, of course, no trip to Galveston is complete without dinner v at Gaido’s. Deborah Dove is a freelance writer from Allen.

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by Peggy Helmick-Richardson

cover story Professional golfer Candie Kung confesses that during her early years in the sport, she didn’t want to play. “My parents were crazy about golf,” she recalls. “A friend got them into playing and they would play every weekend back in Taiwan. But I had no interest—not at all! It was more fun to be with friends at home.” In the spring of 1995, 13-year-old Candie moved with her family from Taiwan to Fountain Valley, California, so her brother could attend medical school. Too late to enroll in school that year, Candie had to accompany her father daily to the golf course. “My parents set the path for me; I just followed it,” she explains. “It’s one of those Asian culture things. They push you into things they think are right for you. But looking back on it now, they made the right decision for me.” “I was at the golf course all day long, practicing from sun up to sun down,” she declares. “I would get up, have breakfast, go to the golf course, come home to have lunch and go back to the golf course to practice again until dark. Then I had dinner and would go to bed. That was my day.” Even after her ninth grade school year started, every free moment was spent on the golf course. Winning a second place trophy at a local golf tournament after a few months of playing suddenly made all the hard work worthwhile. “That kind of got me interested in golf—a little bit, but not much,” she laughs. “It was because of the trophy. I like to win and I liked having that trophy.” She then adds, “But I didn’t like it in high school because I didn’t have a teenager life—I was at the golf course every single day.” By the end of her first year, she was named Southern California Player of the Year. “I was like ‘All right, I’ve only been playing at this one year and you’ve been playing ten years, and I still beat you. I guess I am pretty good at this.’ So I kept going,” Candie laughs. “And every year, I improved,” Candie continues. “It was a lot of

practice and then I’d go play on the weekend, win a tournament and bring a trophy home.” She quickly racked up more honors including three-time American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) AllAmerican and the 1999 AJGA Player of the Year. After high school, Candie was offered a full scholarship at the University of Southern California. “My parents and I both wanted me to stay close to home so USC was a perfect choice.” During her two years at USC, Candie won several tournaments, including the 2000 Pac-10 Championship, and was twice named an NCAA All-American. In 2001, she won the U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship. The only accomplishment that eluded Candie while competing in college was winning the NCAA Championship. She shrugs, “I was playing great all that year and then someone came out that week and beat me. That was one of the tournaments that I wanted to win in college, but I got the Pac 10, so that was enough.” After her second year at USC, she decided to go professional. So, in 2001, Candie competed in the Futures Tour (now designated the Symetra Tour), an “official developmental tour” for the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). She won the final event of the championship tour season and tied for 15th at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament. That opened the door for her to play in the LPGA in 2002. Two years after joining the LPGA, Candie opted to move to North Texas. In 2006, she purchased her northwest Allen home. Traveling world-wide to compete in scheduled LPGA tournaments, along with a few extra weeks in Taiwan for visits with family and friends, Candie estimates that this year she will be away from home for 32 weeks “Tournaments are usually Thursday through Sunday,” Candie recounts. “On Sunday, after we finish a

tournament, we either travel or wait until Monday to fly [to the next event]. On Monday we settle in and Tuesday will be a practice day. Wednesday may be a pro-am with some of the amateurs who sponsor the tournament. Then on Thursdays we go again.” Candie notes that being on the road, non-stop, for three to four weeks is not uncommon. One significant change she has seen in the LPGA tours is that now most of the competitors fly from event to event rather than drive, which was more common during her early years with the organization. She attributes this to an increase in overseas tournaments. “In February we are in Asia, in the early part of March we are in Australia, Thailand, Singapore and then back to the west coast in April. We then go to the east coast for the next stretch and then overseas to France. And I think we are going to Scotland this year!” Candie pauses to take a breath and continues, “Then we come back to the northwest—Portland and Vancouver—then we head back to Asia. Asia is the hard part because we are going seven weeks in a row.” Although each of the LPGA tournaments usually has the same 144 players in the field, Candie notes that the women make their own individual travel schedules and usually do not travel together. Each LPGA participant covers her own travel expenses, and Candie notes this can run between $3,000 to $5,000 weekly. “It’s hard to break even if you’re not up there competitively,” she emphasizes. “It’s a hard life and at least one-third of them have a parttime job in the off-season.” That off-season is determined by her LPGA ranking. “If you don’t rank in the top 50, you pretty much have the last part of September to Thanksgiving off,” she explains. “And you have to have finished in the top 50 the previous year to get into February events.” Now a 14-year LPGA veteran, Candie points out that the last of the Allen Image | August 2015

women she started with retired after five years. “They are stay-at-home moms living more normal lives,” she notes. “There are moms on tour who bring their kids with them, but I don’t know how they do it!” Candie points out that packing for her tours can be a stressful exercise in itself, especially when travelling to several different locales before returning home. It is not uncommon to pack for four different seasons at once. And purchasing clothing on the road because she forgot to pack something is not an option. “I have sponsors with logos, so I have to wear certain stuff!” she explains. Her current sponsors are Titleist, Antigua Performance Apparel and Kenda Tires. In addition, she sports

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the logo of Kingmade Jerky, a local beef jerky business owned by her former caddy, Jeff King. Between trips, she usually has a six-day rest at home before heading back out. “When I get home, I have to unpack, do my laundry and pack again. That takes four days,” she sighs. How does Candie take care of herself in order to keep up with this frantic schedule? “I rest and sleep whenever possible,” she insists. “That used to be easy for me when I was young because there was nothing else going on in my brain. But, as I get older, I have more thoughts going on. I’m thinking about my house and who do I need to call to do this or who do I need to call to do that? It’s getting harder for me to go to

sleep at the right time. But if you get the proper rest and plan your schedule correctly, it shouldn’t be that much of a problem. “That’s why, when I have the time, I’m resting!’ she asserts. “When neigh bors or friends ask me if I want a ladies night out, I’m just too tired.” Her preferred forms of entertainment involve activities with neighbors. Admitting that eating the wrong foods will cause her to tire more easily, this Allen golfer laments that being on the road and dining out for every meal makes maintaining a healthy diet a challenge. “When you are at the golf course, all they have is a buffet line of what they offer that day, so I have to kind of pick and choose,” she explains. “That’s for lunch and breakfast only, though. For dinner we are on our own, but even at a restaurant you can’t pick a whole lot.” So once back home, Candie prefers to cook her own meals. The LPGA does make it easier to maintain a physical fitness routine. “Workouts are very important; we have to make sure we are fit because the competition is getting a lot better,” Candie asserts. “It’s a grind out there for four or six days in a row, three weeks in a row. So we have training every day, plus golf.” These daily workouts on the road are possible because the LPGA provides fitness trailers at each site. While on the road, Candie’s regular fitness regime varies with the day. Her Tuesdays start with morning stretches then a 30-minute warm-up on the course. After playing nine or eighteen holes that day, she will follow up with an hour or two of practice on the driving range, then a 30- to 45-minute workout. Candie’s Wednesday workouts vary with whether or not she is playing in a pro-am. If she is not competing, she will practice for a few hours and follow up with a session in the gym. During tournaments, her exercise regime is determined by whether she has a morning or afternoon tee time.

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When playing in the morning, she starts the day with stretches and warm-ups before hitting the course. After her rounds that take approxi mately five hours, Candie will practice for an hour. If there’s energy left, she

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may hit the workout room briefly. On the days she tees up in the afternoon, sleep takes a priority, but she still stretches and warms up prior to the game. Any after-round practice is determined by available sunlight.

And of course there is always the practice on the course. “I still have to practice, but not so much anymore,” Candie admits. “The first few years I was on the tournament, it was every day. Even if it was raining, I would still be out there. But now if it’s cold and raining, I don’t go out. I have a putting green [in my house] I can use and I have a driving range upstairs.” She explains that her father installed a net in her media room for a practical indoor driving range. When she’s not on the road, Candie travels to North Dallas, Monday through Friday, for an hour morning workout with her trainer. Then, if she feels the need for golf coaching, she heads over to the Royal Oaks Country Club, at Greenville Avenue and Royal Lane in Dallas, for a session with professional golf coach Randy Smith. And afterward? “I’ll either chill in the afternoon or run some errands, or I’ll practice a little bit,” she shrugs. “It’s very flexible—if I want to sleep, I’ll sleep or I’ll just play Candy Crush.” When she’s ready to hit the links for a game, Candie plays at Craig Ranch, a few minutes from her home. Candie has racked up a number of noteworthy achievements on the LPGA course. Her four LPGA victories are the Takefuji Classic, Wachovia LPGA Classic and State Farm Classic, all in 2003, and the Hana Bank— KOLON Championship in 2008. Among the prestigious locales she has played include Pebble Beach at the resort on the Monterrey Peninsula of California and St. Andrews Links, the Scottish course with a golfing history that dates back over 600 years. Despite her experience with an array of exotic courses around the world, Candie admits that she doesn’t have a favorite. “They always prepare the golf course the best way they can for us, so I couldn’t ask for more.” She then adds with a laugh, “I do have several I don’t like to play at, but I can’t name them now. I have to be there physically to know ‘I don’t like to play on you!’”

“I hit the ball very straight and if it’s a very old country club that has a lot of trees, that gives me an advantage because that will eliminate about half the field, so that’s the course I like,” she emphasizes. “The course I don’t like is wide open. There is not too much trouble on the golf course, so anyone who hits the ball left or right, they’re still in the tournament. There are too many in the competition and I don’t like that.” When queried as to what goals she still aspires to attain as a professional golfer, Candie immediately responds with winning the U.S. Women’s Open. “That’s a major tournament for us, so I guess that’s enough,” she grins. In 2009, she finished second at this esteemed event. Admitting to a poor memory and not recalling many details on her winning games, Candie still vividly remembers the last 15 minutes to the 2009 Women’s Open. “I had a chance to get in the playoff and I was waiting

on the putting green,” she recalls. “I was really excited because I played really good that week and always wanted the U.S. Open Trophy. And the next thing I know is that this Korean girl made this long putt to beat me.”

Who does she prefer playing with? This Allen golfer responds immediately. “People who play fast! I’m a fast person who likes to get things going. If you are slowing me down, it gets irritating.”

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With a long list of male golfers whom she admires, her female favorite is Annika Sörenstam. “I watched her growing up,” Candie notes. “She was winning a lot of tournaments when I was playing in college and then I had a chance to play with her for a few years before she retired.” Candie bluntly admits to admiring more male golfers because she learns more from them. “Men are more skillful and use their imagination more. They are more creative around the greens,” she asserts. “Women hit on the fairway and then on the greens; it is very simple. But with men, you will see them hit it in the trees, but they will somehow get it back and still make par. It is amazing watching them play.” Despite her preference at watching male golfing tournaments, she advises amateur golfers “big time!” to study ladies golf more carefully. “Because the men are more powerful, [amateurs] cannot simulate what they do.”

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An even larger difference between men’s and women’s professional golf is financial discrepancy. “Our major winner only wins $400,000 and their major winners are winning $1,500,000!” Candie asserts. “So they can hire a nanny and have their whole family travel with them. We can’t. If we bring the kids with us, we have to be respon sible for them. So you have to pay extra airfares and bring the strollers…. So that’s why a lot of the girls are finished when they are 25 or 26.” And she sees no sign of this changing in the near future, noting that women’s golf tournaments here still struggle to find enough sponsors. “We go overseas because that’s where our money is. We have a lot of Asian tour players—a lot of Korean, Chinese and Japanese players—so that’s where our money is. That’s why we travel so much and our expenses are a lot higher,” she laments. “And PGA tournaments are in major cities

where the expenses are lower. You can fly direct into a big airport, not like when you have to fly into Mobile, Alabama, or Waterloo, Canada. They play Toronto, we play Waterloo.” Pointing out that five years ago the LPGA had dropped to 23 tournaments a year as opposed to the 33 annual events the organization had previously held, Candie has high praise for the current LPGA commissioner Michael Whan. “He’s starting to bring us back up again,” she asserts. “He does a lot of marketing and getting us to understand how and what it is to bring sponsors back in.” Candie describes the relationship between a golfer and her or his caddy as “almost like a marriage.” She explains, “You are together for an eight- to tenhour day with this guy and it can be for six days a week. So if you can’t stand the guy, he’s out.” She expects her caddies to not only have a good knowledge of golf, but also other similar interests as well. “We’re close for eight hours a day; we need to have something to talk about!” she emphasizes. Describing herself as a “very calm person,” Candie says that she rarely gets angry on the course because she is responsible for how well she plays. “I’m the one hitting the shot,” she emphasizes, “but you’ll see players throwing clubs at their caddies!” What does test her patience on the greens? Slow players and caddies. “I’m very organized, so I’m very set on time. If I say eight o’clock, it’s eight o’clock and don’t show up at eightfifteen,” she stresses. “And caddies need to stay in shape. Sometimes we play fast and they need to keep up.” Although she has no plans to retire anytime soon, Candie knows she’ll be facing this inevitable decision in a few years. There has been no firm decision on what she will be doing career-wise once she is no longer on the tournament route, but she assumes whatever she does will be golf related. v Peggy Helmick-Richardson is a freelance writer.

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Everyday vegetarian by Deborah DOVE

This past January marked a year since my oldest daughter became a vegetarian and changed the way I cook for our family. She had previously tried going vegetarian the year before, but I was completely unprepared for it. There were already a limited number of things that everyone in our family of five would eat. How was I going to adjust our meals to accommodate a vegetarian diet for one person, particularly when another child is practically exclusively carnivorous? I certainly didn’t have time to make separate meals for everyone. For the sake of my sanity, she begrudgingly gave it up after several weeks. I figured it was just a teenage phase and didn’t give it another thought. She approached me again about six months later and said, “Mom, I know it’s going to make it harder on you, but I really want to do this. Can you help me?” This time, I realized eating vegetarian was really important to her and she was really committed to it, so I agreed to help. Although it was hard at first to accommodate her needs along with the preferences of everyone else in the family, I quickly figured out how to modify meals for her. If I was making spaghetti or a casserole with meat in it, I’d prepare the dish without the meat, pull a portion out for her, and then add the meat. If I made chicken fajitas, I threw some mushrooms into the pepper and onion sauté, and coupled with cheese and avocado, it made a nice veggie taco for her. I began adding more vegetable sides to our meals so that she had plenty to eat without the meat, and as a side benefit, everyone began eating more veggies. Salad night has become a weekly staple (although I do add a

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lean protein for the rest of the family), as has some sort of egg dish (omelets, fried egg sandwiches, quiche or migas). When my daughter or I tell people she’s vegetarian, everyone’s first question is always an incredulous, “How do you do it?” Truthfully, once you wrap your head around the idea, preparing vegetarian meals is easier

than you think. You don’t have to make elaborate dishes or stock up on tofu; you can just make small modifications to everyday foods. Following are some of our go-to vegetarian recipes anyone can try, whether they’re thinking about being vegetarian or just want to limit their meat and eat healthier.

Margherita Pizza 1 12”round of pizza dough, stretched thin (or a Boboli 12-inch thin pizza crust) 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced 4-5 basil leaves, torn into pieces 4 oz. shredded mozzarella 1/8 c. shredded Parmesan Crushed red pepper flakes (optional) Preheat the oven to 450º. Drizzle olive oil over the pizza crust/shell, using a brush to spread it around evenly. Sprinkle garlic evenly over the crust, followed by the mozzarella. Place the tomatoes and basil evenly over the cheese. Place in the oven and cook for approximately ten minutes or until the crust is crispy and the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.

Roasted Vegetables with Bowtie Pasta 1/4 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed 2 med. zucchini, sliced 2 med. yellow squash, sliced 1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced 1 red pepper, sliced 10-12 grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh oregano 2 Tbs. olive oil 8 oz. bowtie pasta 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste Prepare pasta according to package directions. Set aside. Preheat oven to 425º. Arrange vegetables on a foil-lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle with rosemary and oregano and drizzle with olive oil. Toss gently to coat all vegetables evenly. Sprinkle with salt. Place cookie sheet on shelf in top third of oven and bake until browned and tender (about 20-30 minutes), stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper. Toss with pasta and top with Parmesan cheese.

Breakfast Tacos with Pico de Gallo

Cuban Black Beans and Rice

1/2 onion, chopped 2 c. sliced mushrooms 1-1/2 c. frozen spinach, thawed 6 eggs, beaten 8 corn tortillas 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 avocado, sliced Pico de Gallo (recipe below) Cook onion and mushrooms in a tiny bit of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until onion is translucent. Add spinach and continue cooking until spinach is heated through. Pour out any water that has accumulated in the bottom of the pan and return to heat. Add eggs and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until eggs are light and fluffy. Heat tortillas in a separate pan over medium heat (or wrap in damp paper towels and microwave for 30 seconds). Fill tortillas with egg mixture and top with cheese, avocado and Pico de Gallo.

(from Skinnytaste.com) 2 tsp. olive oil 1/2 c. chopped green bell pepper, 1/2 c. chopped red bell pepper 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 c. uncooked long grain rice 15 oz. can black beans, undrained 1-1/2 c. water 1/2 tsp. cumin 1 bay leaf Pinch oregano Salt and pepper to tast Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) In a heavy medium-sized pot, heat oil on medium heat. Add onions, peppers and garlic and sauté until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Add rice, beans, water, cumin, bay leaf, oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice absorbs most of the water and just barely skims the top of the rice. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, another 5 minutes (don’t open the lid). Serve. *For a different Latin take on this dish, serve with a fried egg, sunny side v up, over the rice and beans.

Pico de Gallo 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped 1 small red onion, diced 1 jalapeno, minced 1 handful of cilantro, chopped Juice of one lime Combine tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno and lime juice in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. (Will keep up to a week in the refrigerator.)

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“Buddy” Buddy is a 5-year-old, 32-pound Australian shepherd mix. He is at LHS in hopes of finding his forever home. He has torn both of his rear ACLs and recently had ACL surgery on his right leg and needs a home that can help him exercise little by little to keep his leg strong. The doctor said the most critical thing in his healing and overall health is to not gain much weight so he can remain a slim guy!

Buddy is looking for his forever home! Buddy will need a home with a fenced yard even though he is an indoor dog that is house trained. He enjoys walks and car rides. You name it—he wants to do it. He is a sweet, gentle soul that needs a little training to be the best dog he can be. He is good with other dogs, cats, and people of all ages. Buddy has been neutered, is on heartworm preventive and is up-to-date on his vaccinations. The adoption fee of $75 covers his microchip. If you would like to give Buddy a forever home, please apply online at: legacyhumanesociety. org/adoptfoster/adoption-application/ and his foster mom will be in contact. v

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Allen Chapter of Ducks Unlimited 17th Annual Fundraising Banquet, 6 pm, Noah’s Event Venue, 351 Southwind Lane, Fairview. All proceeds go towards wetlands conservation and restoration. Besides great barbeque, libations and fellowship, there will be a 17 Gun Raffle to celebrate our 17 Year Anniversary. We will also have a live and silent auction and extensive raffle totalling 25 firearms. For more info: Contact Brad Yearwood at 214.770.3551 or purchase your tickets online at:http:// allentxduchapter.blogspot.com/.

14 Allen’s Community Theatre presents Peter Pan: The Panto, 1206 E. Main St., Suite 105, Allen, through August 30. What do you get when you cross British humor and physical comedy with a wellloved children’s story? A hilarious, interactive performance that is perfect for all ages! This comedy version of Peter Pan is not the one you’ve enjoyed before wth

additional characters like Nanny Knickerbocker and Crackle the Crocodile, you’ll be rooting for the good guys and booing the villains! See website for showtimes. For more info: http://www. allenscommunitytheatre.net. 22 MPAC presents The Light Crust Doughboys, 6:30-8:30 pm, Courtroom Theater, McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St. For 85 years and counting, The Light Crust Doughboys have had the greatest and longest success of all the western swing bands in North Texas. For more info: www.mckinneytx.org. CITY OF ALLEN Allen Event Center Tickets on sale now through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com), charge by phone at 800.745.3000 or at the Allen Event Center box office. For more information, visit www. alleneventcenter.com. 8 Texas Twister Regional Taekwondo Tournament 22 Sabado de Milagros

Parks and Recreation 3-8 Missoula Children’s Theater. This camp provides kids of all ages the chance to put on a theater production from start to finish. This year, Missoula Children’s Theatre will present two camps: Blackbeard the Pirate during July and Aladdin in August. All registrants will receive a part and rehearsal times will vary. 14

Family Night at Ford Pool, 6:30-8:30 pm, Ford Pool. Family night is an evening of food, fun and family time. Dinner will be provided so you can enjoy the evening as a family. Early registration is available at the Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium. Each paid guest will receive a concessions coupon.

14 SNAP Dance at Recreation Hall. Special Needs and Adapted Program! Music, a fun theme and snacks. Sports theme! Register early, fee increases to $15 at 5 pm the Wed. prior to dance. Contact Dana Gillespie at Dgillespie@ cityofallen.org or 214.509.4707. 20 Family Night at The Edge Skate Park. This is an opportunity for families to bring out their small children and enjoy the skate park free of older influences. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent to gain entrance to the park. 21 The Edge Visitor Center Lock In. Spend the entire night at The Edge

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Visitor Center! The video game tournaments, dodge ball, movies and activities will run all night long. Concessions will be available and meals will be provided. Children and teens ages 8-18 years are welcome! To register, call 214.509.4760.

ALLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY Youth Services 214.509.4906 Story Times resume in September.

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Henna Art, 2-4 pm. Ages 12-18. Have you ever wanted a henna temporary tattoo? A signed parental consent form is required.

Shark Week, 2-3 pm. Ages 5-8. Everything is JAWSOME at this fintastic party.

13 An Anime Evening, 6:30-8 pm.Ages 12-18. Enjoy an evening of anime, Japanese snacks and crafts. 27 An Anime Evening, 6:30-8 pm. Ages 12-18. Enjoy an evening of anime, Japanese snacks and crafts.

Adults 12 Twisted Threads—A Fiber Craft Circle, 6:30 pm, 2nd floor program room. Social group for knitters, crocheters, quilters and other crafts with thread or yarn! All skill levels welcome! Bring your project. 12 Crafternoon for Adults, 2:30-4 pm, 2nd floor program room. Join us for an afternoon of crafting and conversation. For ages 12+. 13 Trivia Night @ Nine Band Brewing Co., 6 pm, off site at Nine Band Brewing Co., 9 Prestige Circle, Allen. Team up with your friends to compete for first place at Allen’s new brewery—test your knowledge of beer, literature, history, science and more! The tap room has draft beer for purchase; the library will not be providing alcohol. Trivia is free, no registration, age 21+, call 214.509.4913 or 214.509.4905. 19 Ladies Night Out Book Club, 7 pm, 2nd floor program room. Come join us in a discussion of The Fortune Hunter by Daisy Goodwin. Age 18+. Free. Call 214.509.4913 or 214.509.4905. 22 After-Hours Anime Festival Night, 7 pm, Meeting Room. Join us for Allen Library’s first ever after-hours anime night for adults and older teens. We will celebrate the end of summer in a Japanese festival fashion with kakigori (Japanese shaved ice), chocolate bananas and, of course, anime. We will be watching the first four episodes of RIN-NE the new anime from the creator of Inuyasha and Ranma 1/2. Watch the trailer here. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/ RST3c-ospbg. Age 16+. Free. 27 Twisted Threads Fiber Craft Circle— Morning Edition, 10:30 am, 2nd floor program room. A social group for knitters, crocheters, felters, quilters

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and crafters who use thread or yarn! All skill levels welcome! Bring your latest project and work on it with of other fiber crafters.

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Bird Walk at the Connemara Meadow Preserve, 8-11 am, Allen. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them; learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. All ages welcome. We recommend wearing long pants, closed-toed shoes, sunscreen and insect repellent.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS City of Allen offers a variety of affordable recreational classes and programs. Register at Joe Farmer Rec Center, 214.509.4750 or Rodenbaugh Natatorium, 214.509.4770. For more info: www.allenparks.org. MOMS Club of Allen, for moms and children in Allen, Fairview and Lucas. Monthly playgroups, kid field trips, business tours, special events, Mom’s Night Out & more. For more info: http://momsclubofallentx. weekly.com or momsclubofallentx@gmail. com. Texas Health Presbyterian, a variety of events. For more info: www.texashealth.org. Baylor Health Care System offers support groups, medical information and events. For more info: www.BaylorHealth.com. Heart Link Women’s Networking group, women only business networking. Monthly meetings—days and locations vary. For more info: www.75013.theheartlinknetwork. com. Allen Early Childhood PTA, support for parents & caregivers of kids age 0-5. Fun activities. Play groups, park days, lunch with friends, field trips, Mom’s Night Out, Dads & Kids, etc. Come play with us. For more info: www.aecpta.com or information@ aecpta.com. Plano Bicycle Association, club rides, social activities, monthly meetings, newsletters. For more info: Chris Mathews, 972.964.2869 or www.planobicycle.org. American Cancer Society Road to Recovery needs volunteers to drive cancer patients to appts. If you have a car and can spare time 9-5, you can help. For more info: Debbie Moen, 972.712.5711. Urban Explorers, laid back, fun, diverse social group with meetups throughout Dallas area. For more info: www.meetup.com/ getoutandabout.

MOMS Club McKinney Central, support group for stay-at-home moms. Play groups, daytime activities, Mom’s Night Out, parties, babysitting co-op, etc. Monthly bus. meeting. For more info: MckinneyMoms@yahoo. com. Every Monday-Friday

The Shores AA Group, noon, Raceway Prof.Bldg., 200 W. Boyd, Suite C (Adjacent to Dayrise Recovery), Allen. Open AA discussion group. Everyone welcome. For more info: 469.854.9593.

Every Monday-Sunday

Allen AA meets, 601 S. Greenville. Mon.-Fri., 7 pm; Sat., 9 am; Sun., 7:30 pm. For more info: Joe, 214.564.9403 & Tina, 214.566.7561.

Every Monday

Ericsson Village Toastmasters Club, 12-1 pm, Ericsson, 6300 Legacy, Plano. Guests welcome. For more info: Per Treven, 972.583.8273 or per.treven@ericsson.com.

Preston Persuaders Toastmasters, 7:15 pm, Custer Road United Methodist Church, Rm B2, 6601 Custer Rd, Plano. For more info: Ed Meissner, 469.323.0538 or Todd Richardson, 214.497.4495 or www. prestonpersuaders.org.

Allen Symphony Chorus rehearsals, 7-9 pm, choir room at First UMC. For more info: Henry@ WealthManagementGroupLLC.com

Fit and Funky Fit Club, 7:30 pm, Unlimited Success Martial Arts, 604 W. Bethany #208, Allen. Work out to p90x, Insanity, etc. Free. For more info: fitandfunky@att.net.

Allen Toastmasters’ Club, 6:30 pm, Train Depot, 100 E. Main, Allen. Guests welcome. For more info: Joe Nave at 214.566.3100.

First and Third Monday

Singles Mingle 60+, 5:30 pm, at Delaney’s Irish Pub, 6150 ElDorado Parkway, McKinney. Single men & women 60+ living in McKinney and surrounding areas who are active and enjoy meeting new people. For more info: Bill, 214.544.5835.

Second Monday

The MOB (Men of Business), 11:30 am-1 pm, TopGolf USA, Allen for male bonding and networking over lunch. $20 chamber mem; $25 non-mems/general public. For more info: www.allenfairviewchamber. com.

Lone Star Parliamentary Unit, 10:30 am, meets Sept.-May, except Dec., Allen Public Library. Promotes parliamentary education. For more info: 972.727.3090, Mae Shaw, President.

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Heard Museum Collin County Hobby Beekeepers, 7 pm, Heard Craig Center, McKinney. For more info: 972.562.5566 or www. northtexasbeekeepers.org. American Association of University Women-Plano/Collin County Branch, 6:45 pm, 2nd Floor Conservatory, Senior Living Center, 6401 Ohio Dr., Plano. Open to anyone with assoc. or bachelors degree interested in helping women. For more info: Carol, 972.862.3460 or www.aauwplanocollin.org. Collin County Early Childhood PTA, 9:45 am, Parkway Hills Baptist Church, 2700 Dallas Pkwy., Plano. Nursery res. required. For more info: Suzanne Judkins, 972.712.3634. Sons of Confederate Veterans, William H. L. Wells Camp, No. 1588, 7 pm, Tino’s Too Restaurant, 2205 Ave. K, Plano. Speakers, programs, etc. Open to anyone interested. For more info: Lloyd Campbell, 972.442.5982. Veterans of Foreign Wars “Lone Star Post 2150,” 1710 N. Church St, McKinney. Post Members, 6:30 pm; Ladies Auxiliary, 5:45 pm; Men’s Auxiliary, 6:30 pm. For more info: 972.542.9119, gmlsp2150@ gmail.com or visit on web: www. vfwpost2150.org.

Fourth Monday

Allen Seniors Genealogy Club, 1 pm, Allen Seniors Center. Must be a member of ASRC. For more info: www.asgconline.com or Richard Henry, 972.390.7402.

Plano Photography Club, 7 pm, Grace Presbyterian Church, 4300 W. Park Blvd., Plano. Visitors welcome. For more info: www. planophotographyclub.com.

Every Tuesday

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 6:15-8 pm, Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 750 W. Lucas Road, Lucas. For more info: 1.800.YEA.TOPS or www.tops.org.

Allen/Fairview Chamber of Commerce Tuesday Morning Live networking breakfast, 7:30 am, 5th Street Pizza, 111 Central Expwy., #102, (Inside Stacy Furniture). $1 member/$10 non-mem. 1st visit free. For more info: 972.727.5585.

Toastmasters Creative Expressions, 11:15 am- 12:30 pm. Raytheon, McKinney. Guests welcome.

2ChangeU Toastmasters, 7-8:45 pm, Plano Family YMCA, 3300 McDermott Rd., Plano. Visitors welcome. For more info: www.2changeu.org.

Every Tuesday & Thursday

Allen Serenity Al-Anon Family Group, 7 pm, 1st UMC, Wesley House, 601 S. Greenville. Offers strength & hope to friends & family of alcoholics. For more info: 214.363.0461 or www.al-anon. alateen.org.

Volunteer Master Gardeners offer landscaping & gardening advice, 9 am- 4 pm. Texas A&M’s Co-op Extension, 825 N. McDonald #150, McKinney. For more info: 972.548.4232 or 972.424.1460.

Third Monday

Allen Retired Educators, 10:30 am, Heritage Ranch Country Club, 465 Scenic Ranch Circle, Fairview. RSVP: Janeen Chattaway@ janeen03j@ yahoo.com.

Collin County Aggie Moms, 7 pm, Texas A&M Ext. Center, Coit between Bush Tollway & Campbell. For more info: 972.382.3124 or www. collincountymoms.aggienetwork.com.

Plano Amateur Radio Klub, 7 pm, all welcome. For more info: www.K5PRK.net.

Breast Cancer Support Group for patients, family & friends, noon, N. Central Medical Center, 4500 Medical Center Dr., McKinney. For more info: Kelly Finley Brown, 972.540.4984. First Nighter African Violet Society, 7 pm, Stacy Road Pet Hospital, 451 Stacy Road, Fairview. Promotes widespread interest in African violets and study of their growth habits. For more info: 972.398.3478 or www. beautifulviolets.org. NARFE Chapter 559, 2 pm at Golden Corral, 475 S. Central Expressway (75 & Virginia Pkwy), McKinney. All current government employees and retirees are invited.

First Tuesday

First and Third Tuesday

Legacy 4-H Club (Allen and Lucas), 7 pm, Lovejoy High School, Lucas. For more info: kathrin_esposito@asus.com or 214.616.2460.

Allen Lions Club, 7 pm, Kelly’s at the Village, 190 E. Stacy Rd., #1204, Allen. For more info: Bob Schwerd, Secretary, 214.402.0982.

Common Threads of Allen, 7 pm, Whole Foods Market Café, Stacy Rd. Share needle-work projects, learn techniques, make friends. For more info: contact Debi Maige at 214.704.0994 or debik@verizon.net.

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Heard Museum Native Plant Society, 7:30 pm, One Nature Place, McKinney. For more info: 972.562.5566.

Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists, 7-9 pm, Heard

Museum, 1 Nature Place, McKinney. Visitors welcome. For more info: www.bptmn.org or email info@ bptmn.org.

Allen Senior Citizens Luncheon, 11:30 am, St. Jude Catholic Church, 1515 N. Greenville. For more info: 214.509.4820. Newcomer Friends of Greater Plano, 9:30 am, Collin College Courtyard Center, 4800 Preston Park Boulevard, Plano. Program: “Tales from the Auction House,” by Meredith Meuwly, Director of Appraisal Services at Heritage Auctions, Dallas, and frequent guest appraiser on PBS’s Antiques Roadshow. Guests welcome. For more info: www.newcomerfriends.org.

Collin County Archaeology Society, 7 pm, Texas Star Bank, McKinney. For more info: archaeology@netzero.net.

Collin County ADD/LD Parent Support Group, 7-9 pm, parlor, 1st UMC, 601 S. Greenville Ave., Allen. For more info: Shirli Salter, sscaroline@aol. com.

McKinney Amateur Radio Club, 7 pm, Spring Creek Bar B Que 1993 North Central Expressway, McKinney. For more information: 972.814.4190.

Plano Pacers run at Schimelpfenig Library parking lot, 5024 Custer, in Plano, 7 pm. For more info: www.planopacers.org.

Third Tuesday

Every Wednesday

Daughters of the American Revolution, NSDAR, The General Bernardo de Galvez Chapter. For more info:txshawm@sbcglobal.net.

Allen Rotary Club, noon, Courtyard by Marriot, 210 East Stacy Rd. For more info: www.allenrotary.org.

McKinney Area Newcomers’ Club, 9:30 am, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5871 W. Virginia Pkwy., McKinney. For more info: www.mckinneynewcomers. com.

Allen Sunrise Rotary Club, 7 am, Savour Tasting Room & Social Club, 968 Village Green Dr., Allen. For more info: 972.673.8221 or www. allensunriserotary.com/

Plano Republican Women’s Club, 11:30 am, Southfork Hotel, 1600 N. Central Expy., Plano. For more info: www. planorepublicanwomen.com.

Allen-Frisco-Plano Autism Spectrum Parents Group provides support & resources for parents of children with autism & related developmental disabilities. Join online group at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/ group/autismparentsupport.

McKinney Chess on the Square, 4-7 pm, Downtown McKinney Performing Arts Center. Open play & lessons. Promotes creativity, imagination & strategic thinking. For more info, 214.620.0527 or mckinneychess.org.

Toastmasters SpeakUp Allen, “Become the Speaker and Leader you can be,” 7 pm, IHOP, 315 Central Expy, Allen. For more info: Bill Peterson, 972.523.9425.

Fourth Tuesday

First Wednesday

Allen/Fairview Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon, 11:30 am-1 pm. $20 member/$25 guest. For more info: www.allenfairviewchamber. com.

Heard Museum Prairie & Timbers Audubon Society meets at 7 pm, 1 Nature Place, McKinney. For more info: 972.562.5566.

Allen Heritage Guild, 6:30 pm, Allen Heritage Center, 100 E. Main. For more info: 972.740.8017 or www. allenheritageguild.org. Art History Brown Bag Series, 12:301:30 pm, Heard-Craig Carriage House, 205 W. Hunt St., McKinney. Lectures presented by Annie Royer. Bring lunch. For more info: 972.569.6909 or www. headcraig.org.

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Collin County Master Gardeners guided tour of Myers Park, 10 am, 7117 County Rd. 166, McKinney. Reservations req. For more info: 972.548.4232 or go to mgcollin@ag.tamu.edu.

First and Third Wednesday

MOPS of Hope Plano, Hope Community Church, 9:30-11:30, 3405 Custer, #200, Plano. For more info: 214.762.0037 or www. mopsofhope.com.

Second Wednesday

VFW Post 2195, 7:30 pm, Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church, 1015 Hwy. 121, Allen. For more info: Larry Nordgaard, 972.727.9956 or www.vfw2195.org.

Collin County Genealogical Society, 7 pm, Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Rd, Plano. For more info: ccgs.programs@gmail.com.

Third Wednesday

Greater Collin County Kennel Club, 7 pm, Joe Farmer Rec Ctr, 1201 E. Bethany, Allen. For more info: www.greatercollinkc.org.

Every Thursday

Allen Kiwanis Club, Noon, Café Del Rio, on 75 just south of McDermott. Visitors welcome. For more info: www.allenkiwanis.org.

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Sweet Adelines, NoteAbly North Texas Chorus, 7 pm, Blue House Too (blue & white stripe awning) 934 Market St., Allen. Guests always welcome at our rehearsals!Women of Allen & surrounding area invited. For more info: nntchorus@hotmail.com or www.nntchorus.org.

Weight Watchers, 12:15 and 6 pm, 1st United Methodist Church, 600 S. Greenville Ave., Allen. Enter south entrance, 2nd floor.

Bible Study, 9:30–11:30 am, Community North Baptist Church, 2500 Community Avenue, McKinney. Bible study for women and children. Studying Luke. Reg. req. For more info: katpf@att.nett or mckinneyallen.cbsclass.org.

Allen Classic Cars, 7-10 pm, 103-111 N. Central, parking lot of Stacy Furniture.

First Thursday

North Dallas Newcomers, 11 am, various locations. No meeting in August. For more info: www. northdallasnewcomers.net.

Allen Garden Club, meets 7 pm, gardening talks by area experts, Allen Heritage Center, 100 E. Main. For more info: Denise Webre, 972.390.8536 or www.allengardenclub. org.

Second Thursday

W.I.S.E. (Women in Support of Enterprise), 11:30 am. Location varies. Networking & discussion of women’s issues. Fun & informative meeting for women in Allen & surrounding areas. $20 member/$25 guest. For more info: www.allenchamber.com.

Lovejoy Preschool PTA. Monthly general meetings at Creekwood UUMC, 261 Country Club Road, Fairview. Different topic and guest speakers each month. Lunch provided free; babysitting available for nominal fee. For more info: www.lovejoypa.org, meetup.com/Lovejoy-Preschool-PTA/.

McKinney Area Republican Co-Ed Club, 7 pm, Collin County GOP Headquarters, 8416 Stacey Rd., #100, McKinney. Location sometimes varies. For more info: collincountyconservativerepublicans.com.

Speak Up! Frisco Toastmasters Club, 7-7:30 pm social, 7:30-8:30 meeting. U of D-Frisco campus, 6843 W. Main. For more info: http://speakupfrisco. freetoasthost.ws.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness of Collin County), Recovery support for adults living with mental illness. Led by trained individuals. Free, 6:30-8:30 pm, Custer Road UMC, 6601 Custer Rd., Plano. For more info: 214.509.0085 or www. namicco.org.

PSA:NAMI [National Alliance on Mental Illness] of Collin County, 7:30 pm, Custer Road UMC, 6601 Custer Road, Plano. Enter SE end, room B2. Peer support group, B6 and Family support group, B1, meet from 6:307:20 pm. For more info: www.namicco.org. Second and Fourth Thursday

Allen Area Patriots, 7-8:45 pm, Failth Fellowship Church, 415 West Lucas Road, Lucas. Local Tea Party presents speakers, encouraging citizens to participate in the political process. For more info: www.AllenAreaPatriots. com.

Allen High Noon Lions Club, 5th Street Pizza (inside Stacy Furniture), 111 Central Expwy. S. For more info: Peter Young, 972.849.4952.

Third Thursday

Live @ 5 Business After Hours, 5-6:30 pm at various member businesses. Free. For more info: www.allenfairviewchamber. com.

Xtra Years of Zest Seniors Luncheon, noon, First United Methodist Church Allen, 601 S. Greenville, Fellowship Hall. Lunch, fellowship, speakers & entertainers. For more info: griflkl@sbcglobal.net.

Allen Quilters’ Guild, 6:30 pm, 1st Presbyterian Church, 605 S Greenville. For more info: www.allenquilters.org.

Allen/McKinney Area Mothers of Multiples, new & expectant moms’ forum, 7 pm, First Christian Church, 1800 W. Hunt, McKinney. For more info: www.amamom.org or 972.260.9330.

Knights of Columbus, 7:30 pm, St. Jude Catholic Church, 1515 N. Greenville, Allen. For more info: Steve Nagy, 469.569.3357 or www.stjudekofc.org.

McKinney Area Newcomers’ Club, 9:30 am, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5871 W. Virginia Pkwy., McKinney. Performers will be the McKinney Summer Musicals. Our speaker will be Jim Smith representing Clothe A Child. Clothe A Child seeks to address the clothing needs of financially underprivileged children. For more info: www.mckinneynewcomers. com.

Collin County Republican Men’s Club, 7 pm, locations vary. For more info: www.ccrmc.org.

Cancer Support Ministry, 7 pm, 1st Baptist Church Allen, 201 E. McDermott, Rm E101. For more info: James Craver, 972.727.8241.

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Fourth Thursday

Voyagers Social Club of McKinney, 10 am, Heard-Craig Hall Gallery, 306 N. Church St., McKinney. Social club open to women in McKinney and surrounding areas. For more info: voyagersofmckinney@ gmail.com.

Heard Museum Nature Photography Club meeting, 1:30 pm, Heard Museum, 1 Nature Place, McKinney. For more info: 972.562.5566.

Department 56 Village Collectors Club meets in the Plano/North Dallas area to share ideas. For more info: www.bigd56ers.com.

Every Other Thursday

Third Saturday

Single Side Up, 7 pm, This Side Up Family Center, 1100 Capital Ave., Plano. Single parent support group. Free. Low cost child care available. For more info: www.singlesideup.org or info@thissideupfamily.org.

Allen Folk Music Society, 7-10 pm, The Blue House, 102 S. Allen Dr. Musicians 15-100. Bring snacks to share. For more info: www.twiceasfar.com.

North Texas Referral Group, 11:45 am, Friday’s (121 & Preston). For more info: www.ntrg.info.

Every Friday

Allen Senior Rec Center Dances, 1-3 pm. Ages 50+. Mem. free/Nonmem. Allen residents $3. For more info: 214.509.4820. McKinney Chess Club, 2-5 pm, Senior Center, 1400 South College Street, McKinney. Adults 50+(Free). For more info: 972.547.7491.

Every Other Friday

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), support group for moms with kids 0-5 years, 9:30-11:45 am, First Baptist Church in Allen. Childcare provided. For more info: 972.727.8241.

First Friday

Italian Lovers of North Dallas, 7 pm, Italian Villa, 121 N Greenville Ave, Ste B, Allen. Do you like Italy? Many bilingual Italian-Americans meet here monthly to chat in Italian and find new friends. For more info: email ITALOVERS@tx. rr.com.

Fourth Saturday

Last Saturday

Classic 55+ Game Night, 6:30 pm, 1st Baptist Church Allen, 201 E. McDermott, Rm E104. Snacks, fellowship and games. Open to community, no reservations required. For more info: 972.727.8241 or Eddie Huckabee at huckgolf@hotmail.com.

Every Saturday

McKinney Chess Club, 10:30 am1:30 pm, McKinney Public Library, 101 E Hunt St. Free. For more info: 972.547.7491.

Plano Pacers run at Bob Woodruff Park on San Gabriel Rd., Plano, 8 am. For more info: Bob Wilmot, 972.678.2244, or www.planopacers.org.

Every Sunday

First & Third Friday

American Sewing Guild, 10 am-noon, Christ United Methodist Church, 3101 Coit Rd (at Parker), in Plano. For more info: Jane Johnson, 972.841.6854 or www.planoasg.org.

Fit and Funky Fit Club, 7:30 pm, Unlimited Success Martial Arts, 604 W. Bethany #208, Allen. Work out live to p90x, Insanity, etc. Free. For more info: fitandfunky@att.net.

First Sunday

United Methodist Women’s Reading Group, 2 pm, FUMC, 601 S. Greenville. Join us for book discussion and refreshments. Book selections are determined at the January meeting. We encourage women of all faiths to participate. For more info: http://www.fumcallen.org.

First Saturday

Open Forum, meaningful discussions, 3 pm, Delaney’s Pub, 6150 W. Eldorado Pkwy., McKinney. For more info: Charlie, 214.585.0004.

VFW “Lone Star Post 2150” Motorcycle Group 33, 10 am, 1710 N. Church St., McKinney. For more info: “Driveway John” 971.822.4483, gmlsp2150@gmail.com or visit www.vfwpost2150.org.

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Vrooman’s Regiment, Children of the American Revolution, service organization teaches children to serve their community. For more info: 972.396.8010.

Please keep us informed of any local activities or events of general interest to our readers by fax to the Allen Image at 972.396.0807 or email to contact@allenimage.com.

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Legacy ER & Urgent Care 1310 W. Exchange Parkway • Allen • 972.678.4545 • LegacyER.com Legacy ER & Urgent Care combines a full-service, free-standing emergency room and a leading edge urgent care center all in one state-of-the-art facility. We provide superior medical care in a soothing environment designed for comfort, privacy and convenience. A board certified emergency room physician treats all of our minor and major pediatric and adult emergencies. The average wait time for our patients is less than 10 minutes and most patients are seen, treated and discharged in less than an hour. An on-site laboratory provides expedited results with its access to state-of-the-art NASA-developed equipment. Legacy ER also offers on-site radiology services with real-time readings of CT scans, ultrasounds and x-rays by a board certified radiologist. Legacy ER & Urgent Care has received numerous awards over the years, including Best Urgent Care and Best Emergency Room for their Frisco location, and is very excited to provide that same high level of service to the residents of Allen! Legacy ER & Urgent Care is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with urgent care services available from 7 a.m.9 p.m. daily. We are in-network with the majority of insurance carriers in the area including Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health Care and Aetna. Please visit www.LegacyER.com for a complete listing.

Gandy Orthodontics/Dr. Allen Gandy 431 Stacy Road, Suite 109 • Fairview • 972.727.3900 • www.gandyorthodontics.com Dr. Allen Gandy is a Board Certified Orthodontist and regularly lectures on new advances in orthodontics. He graduated at the top of his class and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree, with highest academic honors, from Baylor College of Dentistry. As a resident, he attended the University of Nebraska Medical Center where he completed his post-doctoral specialty training in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, and his Masters of Science degree in Oral Biology. Recognized for his clinical and research achievements, Dr. Gandy has been honored with distinguished awards from the American Association for Dental Research, the American Association for Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and the Southwest Prosthodontic Society. He is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists and he is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics (Board Certified). Dr. Allen Gandy is one of relatively few orthodontists in Texas offering in-office i-CAT 3-D imaging as a routine diagnostic tool for individualized treatment planning. This cutting edge 3-D treatment allows for more accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. His offices also offer the most advanced orthodontic systems including the DAMON® and INSIGNIA™ systems, as well as Invisalign® treatment. A complimentary consultation with Dr. Gandy can be scheduled by calling 972.727.3900.

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3000 Communications Pkwy., Suite 200 • Plano • 5301 W. University Drive (Hwy 380) • McKinney 469.219.8210 • www.DallasIVF.com The physicians at Dallas IVF are fellowship-trained experts in fertility and have been helping local families grow since 1997. With convenient full-time offices in Plano, McKinney and Frisco, our team of physicians and embryologists are here to guide you through your journey to having a healthy child. By utilizing the most advanced technologies in the world at our state-of-the art facilities, we provide patients the highest standard of reproductive medicine care through personalized treatments. Our physicians, Dr. Brian Barnett, Dr. Lowell Ku, Dr. Dara Havemann and Dr. Sara Mucowski, have extensive experience with patients who are having difficulty conceiving—over 6000 children have been born with their assistance. We offer full fertility testing and treatment including bloodwork, ultrasounds, semen analysis, hysterosalpingogram (testing for tubal obstruction), insemination, in vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic testing (for both screening and for gender selection) and egg freezing for female fertility preservation using the latest technology (vitrification). At Dallas IVF, we’re sensitive to your individual needs and are here to help you achieve your goal of parenthood. Please visit us at www.DallasIVF.com or call our office to schedule a consultation today.

Bethany Heights Dental 1208 E. Bethany Drive, Suite 7 • Allen • 972.390.8500 • www.bethanyheights.com Dr. Carla Lopez earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the Texas A & M Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas. Before attending dental school, she graduated from Duke University School of Engineering in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. A believer in keeping her skills current, she has completed numerous continuing education courses and is an alumnae of the Pankey Institute in Florida where she has expanded her knowledge of principles of general dentistry to incorporate all aspects of patients’ oral health, nutrition and medical systemic conditions in her practice philosophy. With a compassionate and conservative approach to dentistry, she believes that patient education is paramount to success in resolving and preventing oral health issues. She is particularly skilled in helping fearful patients relax during their dental care and is certified to provide sedation for these patients when necessary. This former Associate Professor at Baylor College of Dentistry is a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Dallas County Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry and the Christian Medical and Dental Association. Her sons, Carson and Cameron attend Lucas Christian Academy.

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Allen Pediatric Dentistry Jessie Hunter, DDS • Karen Coe, DDS 201 North Alma Drive, Suite 100 • Allen • 972.727.0737 • www.allenkidsdentist.com Our doctors are board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. They are experts in the growth and development of the oral structures of infants, children and adolescents and are specially trained in behavior management and sedation techniques for apprehensive or special needs patients. Allen Pediatric Dentistry is proud to serve the children and families of Allen, Plano, Frisco and the surrounding areas. Our dentists are committed to providing a kid-friendly atmosphere that makes all of our patients feel welcome and excited about visiting the dentist! Making sure your children visit the dentist consistently is important to ensure they have a happy and healthy smile for their entire lives. Our dental services for your kids encompass everything necessary from regular cleanings and preventative care to restorations and emergency care. We specialize in sedation dentistry so our dental team is always available to tend to your child’s unique needs. Dr. Jessie Hunter was raised in Oklahoma, did her undergraduate studies at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and received her dental degree from the University of Oklahoma Dental School. Jessie earned her Pediatric Certificate from Louisiana State University. She currently lives in Frisco with her husband, Brandon, and their children. Dr. Karen Coe is the newest addition to our team. Dr. Coe completed her Pediatric Dental residency program in Massachusetts with the Lutheran Medical Center of New York. She currently lives in McKinney with her husband, Josh, and their new baby girl, Kamila. “Our office is committed to making every visit a fun and positive, yet educational, visit for the children.” The office provides its young patients plenty of fun with a video arcade for their enjoyment before and after their appointment. The doctors and staff provide the highest quality of dentistry through continuing education on new procedures, products and equipment.

Brookwood Family Practice and Pediatrics 865 Junction Drive • Allen • 214.547.8300 • brookwoodfp.com Practicing in Allen since 2005, family physician Adam Smith, MD, and pediatrician Kimberly Smith, MD, recently joined their practices to provide the best care for the entire family. Married for 17 years and with two children of their own, our physicians understand the importance of long-term relationships and continuity of care. Whether it is for an annual checkup or the sniffles, we hope to provide convenient care with a down home feel. We are proud of our newly constructed medical office located just south of Exchange between Watters and Highway 75 at 865 Junction Drive. Our medical family includes family nurse practitioners Sabrina Dorris, NP-C and Nicole Broderu, NP-C. Call us today for an appointment at 214.547.8300, or feel free to stop by and check out our new office.

Center for Oral and Reconstructive Surgery 400 N. Allen Drive, Suite 207 • Allen • 972.359.8100 • corsurgery.com Dr. Ramsey Matthew Fanous is proud to conveniently provide excellence in oral surgical care, based on his 20 years of experience, to his patients in Allen, Plano and McKinney at his surgical center in Allen. Patients and referring dentists find Dr. Fanous very personable, approachable and easy to work with. Dr. Fanous received his dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1990 and completed his residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in 1995 at The Medical College of Wisconsin. He is certified by The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He has held positions on committees on a national level with AAOMS, as well as serving on the board of the Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and is a member of the TDA as well as the ADA. Dr. Fanous held an appointment as Adjunct Clinical Professor at Baylor College of Dentistry from 1997-2010. He was also involved in residency training at Baylor University Medical Center until 2011 and has been in charge of the maxillofacial trauma surgery division at Medical Center of Plano, a level II trauma center in the Dallas area. Allen Image | August 2015

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Maryam Mojdehi-Barnes, DDS, MS 604 S. Watters Road, Suite 150 • Allen • 972.390.1100 • www.AllenOrthodontist.com Dr. Mojdehi-Barnes and her team have been specializing in creating healthy and beautiful smiles for patients of all ages since 1999. They provide their patients and their families with the highest quality of orthodontic treatment in a friendly and professional environment. Dr. Mojdehi-Barnes uses the latest technologies and involves other specialists, as needed, to customize unique treatment plans that address each patient’s specific needs. They focus on patient education and personalized care while emphasizing comprehensive, preventive and interceptive therapy. Dr. Mojdehi-Barnes received her bachelor’s degree in microbiology from Texas A&M University with summa cum laude honors. She was the Valedictorian of her dental class at Baylor College of Dentistry and went on to complete her orthodontic residency and master’s degree at the world-renowned program of Baylor with top honors. She is also certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Mojdehi-Barnes is active in her community and numerous national and local organizations. To learn more about the practice, visit their website at www.AllenOrthodontist.com or call 972.390.1100.

Craig Ranch OB-GYN 7900 Henneman Way, Suite 100 • McKinney • 214.544.6600 • www.craigranchobgyn.com Conveniently located off of the Sam Rayburn Tollway between Alma and Custer, Craig Ranch OB-GYN provides OB-GYN services to the north Collin County area including Frisco, Plano, Allen and McKinney. We offer complete obstetrical care with management of both high-risk and low-risk pregnancies and perform deliveries at several of the local hospitals including Medical Center of McKinney, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen and Baylor Medical Center at McKinney. We also offer midwife services with Laura Curtis, CNM and Jessica Miller, CNM. They also accept Medicaid. We are one of the leaders in all of Texas for in-office procedures such as endometrial ablation and Essure for permanent sterilization. For the convenience of our patients, we have also added in-office mammograms, making us the first and only OB-GYN group in the area to do this. Please call for a consultation.

Infinity Personal Training 1201 W. McDermott Drive, Suite 106-108 • Allen • 469.675.3378 • www.personaltrainingallen.com Infinity Personal Training, formerly Fitness Together, is a one-of-a-kind personal training studio that helps their clients look and feel their best while achieving their fitness goals in a fun and upbeat atmosphere. The unique setup of three private training rooms and a new 2000-square-foot open space facility allows trainers to focus solely on their clients, leading to maximum results. Whether it’s 1-on-1, semi-private or small group training, we design workouts to meet each individual’s needs while focusing on form, injury prevention and maximum results! Our program is the only complete solution with personal training, metabolic conditioning sessions and nutrition coaching. Numerous challenges and prize-winning opportunities are conducted throughout the year to keep clients motivated and on their toes! The trainers are all well educated and have experience training a variety of clientele including teenagers, sedentary or active adults, diabetics, rehabilitating individuals and young athletes. If you are looking to get in shape, drop weight, increase energy or take your fitness to another level, visit www.personaltrainingallen.com.

Master’s Hand Dental 935 W. Exchange Pkwy., Suite 300 • Allen • 972.905.9091 www.mastershanddental.com Your Smile. Our Passion. The entire team at Master ’s Hand Dental is excited about the latest high-tech developments to make your dental treatment a high-comfort, low-stress experience. Our practice features general dentistry, oral sedation, cosmetic dentistry, whitening, orthodontics, non-surgical periodontal treatment and so much more. With our popular oral sedation dentistry, you can complete your entire dental treatment while you sleep and wake up with a new smile! We pride ourselves in individual service with state-of-the-art equipment and sterilization techniques. Dr. Koons and our caring, knowledgeable staff provide you with a comfortable and warm atmosphere. We would be delighted to welcome you to our office as our new patient! Call today.

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TLC Pediatrics 1105 Central Expwy. N., Suite 250 • Allen • 972.747.5437 • www.tlcpedi.com The mission of TLC Pediatrics is to provide exceptional health care to children—care that fosters their health and prepares them for the future. We strive to share with you in the nurturing of your child from birth to adolescence so that they may reach their full potential. We bring our skills, knowledge and passion to help care for your child’s physical, emotional and developmental needs. We invite you and your child to come experience TLC Pediatrics—Where Kids Come First! Meet The Doctors! In order for you and your child to get to know us, we set aside a special time each month for you to come and meet our board certified pediatricians as well as our two certified pediatric nurse practitioners. Please give our office a call and plan to attend our next “Meet The Doctors” night! Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Dan Moulton established his practice in Allen in October 2000. Dr. Dan completed his undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency training in pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He is certified with the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. His special interests include childhood immune deficiencies, allergies and pediatric sports medicine. Dr. Dan lives in Allen with his wife, Dana, and is a proud father of three sons. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, kayaking, scuba diving and watching his beloved Georgia Bulldogs. Dr. Jenna Cash joined TLC Pediatrics in January 2012. She attended the University of North Texas where she studied biology. Dr. Cash earned her medical degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. She completed her pediatric residency training at Penn State Children’s Hospital in Hershey, PA. Dr. Cash is certified with the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Cash lives in Allen with her husband, Dustin. She enjoys being an alumna member of the Alpha Phi Sorority, traveling, cooking and cheering for the Texas Rangers.

Clearstone Dental 1228 E. Exchange Pkwy., Suite 120 • Allen • 214.377.0712 • clearstonedental.com Dr. Tina Vo and Dr. James Vu are excited to open Clearstone Dental and serve the Allen and surrounding communities. After working for other dentists, Dr. Vu and Dr. Vo decided to start up a privately-owned family practice (Dr. Vu is married to Dr. Vo’s cousin) where they can instill their own philosophy of dentistry. They believe in implementing the core values they find most important in dentistry—honesty, integrity and quality—while putting the patient’s care and well being first. Both doctors believe dentistry should be as painless and comfortable as possible and have thus built an office with the latest state-of-the-art dental technology. They treat every patient as they would treat their own family, hoping that every patient is informed and educated of his own oral health. Dr. Vo and Dr. Vu have been exceeding the required amount of continuing education each year to ensure their patients will receive the most appropriate treatment with ever-changing technology and techniques. At Clearstone Dental, we provide comprehensive treatment for the whole family with your concerns and wishes in mind. Come by the office anytime. Visit our website at www.clearstonedental.com to learn more and call to make an appointment today 214.377.0712.

Ponder-Terry, Orthodontics/Stacy Ponder-Terry, DMD, MS 1505 W. McDermott Drive, Suite 145 • Allen • 214.736.3705 • www.ponderterryortho.com Dr. Terry is a native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Millsaps College and completed her dental school training at the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry where she finished at the top of her class. It was there where Dr. Terry made history, becoming the first African American female in the school’s history to become accepted into an orthodontic specialty program. She completed her specialty training at one of the country’s top orthodontic programs—the University of Michigan. During her residency, Dr. Terry was named a Charley Schultz Resident Scholar for her distinguished thesis research project on External Root Resorption. Dr. Terry’s work was recently published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. A past orthodontic patient herself, Dr. Terry is committed to providing the best patient care possible. Dr. Terry closely listens to her patient’s concerns to develop an individualized treatment plan. She currently lives in Allen with her husband, Ryan, and their shih tzu, Gracey. Keeping busy when not working with her patients, Dr. Terry enjoys step aerobics, running, attending her patients’ extracurricular events and spending time with her family and friends. Allen Image | August 2015

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Creekview Orthodontics 1780 W. McDermott Drive, Suite 100 • Allen • 214.547.0001 At Creekview Orthodontics, Dr. Jay Ghosh, Dr. Trent Lofgren and their team strongly believe in preventive care with a conservative treatment philosophy. In addition to practice experience, both doctors have taught orthodontics at the university level—Dr. Ghosh full-time for many years. Their belief is to use the latest technology, but only that which is backed up by peer-reviewed research. While creating beautiful smiles is their goal for each patient, the most satisfying part of orthodontics is the relationships created with patients and their families.

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Orthodontics provides beautiful smiles that improve self-esteem, while contributing to overall health. Other benefits include better function, ease of cleaning and greater longevity of teeth. Since detecting a problem early makes prevention and correction easier, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children be screened by an orthodontist at age seven. Since newer materials— like tooth-colored “invisible” braces and special alloyed wires—have made treatment more cosmetically appealing and comfortable and has shortened treatment time, more adults are accepting orthodontic treatment as well.

Pinnacle Sports Medicine and Wellness 1111 Raintree Circle, Suite 200 • Allen, TX 75013 • 214-383-9356 • pinnaclesportsmed.com The mission at Pinnacle Sports Medicine and Wellness is to provide the quality care, innovative treatments and compassionate support you need to perform at the top of your game. When you visit our office, you will find a sports medicine specialist, athletic trainer and skilled staff ready to address your unique condition and needs. We have the experience and resources to treat injuries from basketball to volleyball, gymnastics to tennis, and everything in between. Active individuals of all ages come to us for nutrition guidance, endurance recommendations and treatment for exercise-induced conditions, in addition to comprehensive sports medicine services. Dr. Jana Brock is a board certified primary care sports medicine physician. She earned her medical degree in family medicine from The University of Texas Medical School-Houston. Her specialized fellowship training in sports medicine was completed at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock. Additionally, Dr. Brock completed a rigorous examination covering the medical and musculoskeletal aspects of sports injuries to earn a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Sports Medicine to complement her primary care training. She has been practicing sports medicine and treating concussions since 2006.

Allen Dental Center, PC 300 West Boyd • Allen • 972.727.3941 • www.allendentist.com Allen Dental Center is a family and cosmetic dental practice that offers state-of-the-art dental services. Patients enjoy receiving regular check-ups with as much quality and care as crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, root canals or cosmetic dentistry services. Whether it is a smile makeover or restorative work, we offer sedation dentistry for those apprehensive about dental treatment. Bringing over 30 years of combined experience to Allen, Dr. Jeff Williams, Dr. Steve Williams and Dr. Brad Wyatt provide a special brand of quality care. “The people who come to see me are more than just patients,” says Dr. Jeff Williams. “For me, practicing dentistry has always been about connecting with the patient,” adds Dr. Steve Williams. “That’s why we make sure that all of our patients know all about the procedure we’re performing and the status of their oral health. We offer the kind of care we would want for our own families.”  Allen Dental Center strives to consistently provide a superior level of treatment and comfort with state-of-the-art dental products and services at affordable prices. Call for an appointment today and see how Allen Dental Center is helping to make Allen more beautiful, one smile at a time.

Vision Source Fairview 1546 E. Stacy Road, Suite100 • Allen • 214.383.5400 • www.visionsource-fairview.com Vision Source! Fairview provides the most advanced eye health care available with the ultimate combination of technology and personal attention from caring doctors. Dr. Carey Patrick is a Board Certified Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. In addition to comprehensive eye exams for the entire family, Dr. Patrick also cares for eye conditions including infections, injuries, ocular allergies, cornea dystrophies, dry eye syndrome, cataracts, diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration. One of the most exciting special programs available is CRT—Corneal Refractive Therapy—to reshape the patient’s eyes, without surgery, to see well without daytime glasses or contact lenses. Specific services are also available for sports vision and custom contact lens designs for hard-to-fit patients as well as pediatric eye health and vision development evaluations for patients six weeks to four years old. We provide complete eye health care using advanced technology—including the new digital Optomap imaging system. See the inside of your eye without getting dilated! Vision Source! also offers a large selection of glasses, sun wear and top quality contact lenses in prices to fit every family’s budget. That’s the difference you’ll experience at Vision Source!

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Ross J. Miller, DDS, PA 915B W. Exchange Pkwy., Suite 200 • Allen 972.727.1200 • www.2thboy.com Dentistry has changed a lot over a quarter of a century. Dr. Ross J. Miller has been practicing dentistry since 1989 and has seen this first hand. After spending 17 years in Plano, he saw an opportunity to move to a dynamic, healthcarecentered area in central Allen. He and his team built a modern, comfortable office combining Old World sophistication with cutting-edge technology. Digital x-rays minimize exposure, electric hand-pieces minimize noise, and TVs over the chairs minimize the tedium of the typical office visit. With CAD/CAM technology many restorations can be done in a day, without resorting to temporization and its attendant complications. These are amazing times in dentistry! Dr. Miller appreciates what it’s like to be on the other end of the drill. “I’ve been a patient of several dentists in my life, and I’ve often thought ‘does it really need to be this rough?’ When I got the chance to be the provider I made a promise to myself that I would do everything I could to not be perceived in that way.” The key to gentle treatment? Time. Dr. Miller does not believe in simply running the maximum number of patients through his office, preferring to keep the pace relaxed and manageable. Continuity of staff helps a great deal with this, and most of Dr. Miller ’s staff have been with him for years. Growing up in Richardson, Dr. Miller remembers when Plano was “that little community just north of us, and no one had heard of Allen!” Campbell Road was a two-lane blacktop with cotton fields on either side. Plano had one high school. “Wow, how times have changed—for Allen, as well as the dental field. I feel fortunate to be practicing in both.” If you would like to get acquainted with Dr. Miller ’s office, please call our office or check our website.

Allen Ophthalmology 400 N. Allen Drive, Suite 108 • Allen • 972.727.7477 • www.heritageeyecenter.com Heritage Eye Center • 1501 N. Redbud Blvd. • McKinney • 972.548.0771  The city of Allen’s premier ophthalmology center is in the expert hands of Dr. James Norbury who provides state-of-the-art treatment while maintaining the personalized service of a small town practice. An avid hockey fan, Dr. Norbury was recently selected to be the team ophthalmologist for the Allen Americans, caring for team players and attending to any game injuries. By partnering with his associates at Heritage Eye and Surgery Center—Drs. Rudolf Churner, Sanjay Patel, Joe Constable, Grant Gilliland (oculoplastics), Henry Choi (retina) and Santosh Patel (retina)—he can ensure quality care in all facets of eye care. For patients who require surgery, the Heritage Surgery Center team specializes in the treatment of cataracts offering Crystalens and ReSTOR lens implants, as well as LASIK, laser treatments for a variety of eye conditions and oculoplastic surgery. For the best sight of your life, make an appointment with Dr. Norbury. Allen Ophthalmology and Heritage Eye Center are eager to serve your vision needs.

Dr. Karen S. Neat, DDS, MSD 430 Allen Drive • Allen • 972.727.1153 • neatsmiles.com For 30 years, Dr. Karen S. Neat, DDS, MSD, has been providing conservative orthodontic care in the Allen, Fairview, Lucas and surrounding area in a friendly, comfortable environment. Since 1985, her top priority is to provide each patient with customized orthodontic care utilizing the latest technologies. Dr. Neat is a graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry with a dental hygiene degree (RDH), A Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS) and a Master’s of Science in Dentistry (MSD). She is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), Texas Dental Association and Southwestern Society of Orthodontists. Many of the beautiful smiles seen in the Collin County area have taken shape in her office. Whether you’re an adult, adolescent or child, Dr. Neat and her staff, many of whom have been with her for twenty plus years, are committed to helping you achieve a “Neat Smile.” If you’d like to experience the difference that only a well-trained, professional and courteous orthodontist and staff can deliver, schedule your appointment with Dr. Karen S. Neat today! Dr. Neat’s office is conveniently located just east of Highway 75 on Allen Drive. Allen Image | August 2015

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A step-by-step guide to changing eating habits for longterm weight loss! by Ray CATTANEO

We are living in a time where everyone has access to information overload! There are literally thousands of nutrition and diet blogs, books, websites, etc. and it has become a daunting task to figure out what to do. Here’s a quick step-by-step guide to simplifying it all!

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Level 1 Start with your goal. For most this is probably losing some weight, increasing energy, etc. The goal must be something that can be tracked and/ or measured because it is the only way you can tell if what you are doing is

getting your desired results. Nothing else matters. The ending question will always be are you getting results? What is your WHY or IT? This is your motivation to achieve that goal. If this isn’t coming from an internal motivation, it’s going to be very difficult to maintain a drive. So when

setting a goal always ask WHY? Why do you want to achieve “x”? If there’s not a big enough reason, odds are there won’t be a big enough follow through. Reverse-engineer your goal. What will it take on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to achieve it? Write it out. Start with breaking one bad habit and adding one good habit at a time. It is statistically proven that when committing to habit changes 7% of people can successfully change three habits at once, 30% can change two habits at once and 87% can change one at a time. Start with one and commit to it. Identify the habit loop for every bad habit you’re trying to change. Each habit has a trigger, an action and a reward. For instance, a common one is stress eating. What emotional state was I in when I went to grab that sugar? What caused that emotional state? What can I do differently to address it? Awareness precedes change. You must first be aware of what’s going on in order to change it. Rate each habit commitment on a scale of 1 to 10 before finalizing. Meaning, how likely will you follow through with it? If the answer is less than a 9, pick another habit. It must be a 9 to move on. Focus on one habit per 30-day period and begin to work on these afterwards with the same steps above: • Eat vegetables at every single meal. • Eat every 2 to 4 hours. • Eat protein at every single meal. • Eat healthy fats (avocado, fish oils, nuts, etc.) every day. About 20-40% of everyone’s diet should come from fats. • Eat only until 80% full. • Drink only zero calorie beverages, preferably only water or beverages that do not contain aspartame. • If fat loss is the goal, only eat fruits and vegetables as carbohydrates in all of your meals unless its post workout. Save all non-fruit carbohydrates for after the workout, i.e. breakfast: eggs,

vegetables, berries; lunch: chicken, vegetables, an apple; dinner after your workout: 1/4 of your plate rice, half vegetables, and 1/4 beef. • Eat as wide a variety of foods as possible (eat the rainbow). • Females should strive to eat 1 palm of protein, 2 fists of vegetables, 1 cupped handful of carbohydrates at each meal. Males should strive to eat 2 palms of protein, 2 fists of vegetables, 1 to 2 cupped handfuls of carbohydrates at each meal. Follow the 80/10/10 rule. 80% of your eating needs to come from whole foods that are minimally processed/ packaged. 10% of your diet must contain healthy items that you know you should eat but might not be on your like list. For instance, everyone knows salmon has many great benefits but not everyone eats it. The last 10% would be foods that you absolutely love. Anything goes but it must only be 10%! This ensures you are not depriving yourself along the way.

Level 2* *You should have all the habits listed above under control before moving on to this stage. 1) Start tracking calories. This number will be dictated by how often you exercise as well. 2) Figure out your macros, aka what percentage of your diet should come from carbohydrates, protein and fats. This is also based on body type and can change as you progress to your goals. 3) Advanced: once you hit a plateau and have accomplished everything, it may be time to start cycling carbohydrates daily or having some lower carb and higher carb days. Of course, these are just guidelines. If you feel you need accountability and guidance through each step in detail, it would be best to hire a coach! v Ray Cattaneo, NASM—CPT, CES is the owner of Infinity Personal Training in Allen.

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Swimmer’s ear—a hindrance to summertime fun by Dr. Adam SMITH

With the summer heat bearing down, many families flock to the water to try and stay cool. Whether

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going to a local lake or to the community swimming pool, your favorite summer pastime can lead to

an unfortunate malady known as swimmer ’s ear. Swimmer ’s ear, also known as otitis externa, is an infection of the outer ear canal. It can be caused by bacterial or fungal infection. Frequent and persistent water exposure to the ear canal is the major predisposing factor, thus the common name of swimmer’s ear. The other predisposing risk factor is manipulation to the canal itself, whether by Q-tips or earplugs. So take heart and leave those Q-tips on the store shelves. Ear wax is the body’s natural protector against infection, and it can’t do its job if it has been forcefully removed. Otitis externa most commonly presents with unilateral ear pain, especially noted when pulling on the outer part of the ear. It can be associated with drainage from the affected ear. Occasionally, it can present as a sense of itchiness, or as a feeling of being plugged up. If any of these symptoms occur, you may need to see your doctor for evaluation. Fortunately, most cases of infection can be treated with topical eardrops. More severe cases may require oral antibiotics as well. During the course of treatment, it is very important to keep the ears as dry as possible for the following seven to ten days. Baths instead of showers are encouraged to minimize water exposure to the ears. Preventive measures can go a long way in reducing the frequency of this illness. First and foremost, never put anything in the ear canal. This includes earplugs, Q-tips and fingers. Second, keep your ears as dry as possible. After swimming, use a towel to dry your ears well. Help the water run out

of your ears by turning your head side to side and pulling the ear lobe in different directions. A hair dryer on its lowest setting can also be helpful in drying the ears. Be sure to hold the dryer several inches away from the ear itself. If swimming will be a daily

routine, consider purchasing a bathing cap or wet suit hood to keep water out of the ears. Also, there are several options of drying eardrops for prevention of infection. Talk with your doctor if you feel you may benefit from the preventive drops. Hopefully

with these simple measures, you and your family can continue to have fun in the sun without the hindrance of swimmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ear. v Dr. Adam Smith is a physician at Brookwood Family Practice & Pediatrics in Allen.

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Kids these days—talking back, bickering and being disrespectful by Jennifer Slingerland RYAN

My daughters have reached the golden age of which they partake in glorious behaviors like talking back when I speak to them. My sweet, precious, innocent twins—lovely and pure—now breathing heavy, chestheaving sighs when I interrupt their computer time. They won’t pick up their clothes from the floor even though their hamper is a mere foot away, they bicker like their life will end if they don’t get in the last word with each other, and they demand answers to questions that have me responding in ways I promised I never would. They ask, “Do we have to?!” to which I immediately answer, “Yes.” And when they ask, “Why?!?” due to

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the clear injustice, I recently caught myself answering, “Because I said so.” Yesterday, after one said episode of question and answer time, I walked into my closet, stomping and cursing in my head, knowing full well I’d turned into my own mother with her lame, inexcusable, lifeless answers. She had no comeback—no rhyme or reason for the rules in which she demanded of me. They seemed as if she created some arbitrary guidebook meant solely to disrupt my life and keep me from doing what was truly important, like talking with friends on the telephone or watching MTV while eating a bag of Cheetos. In hindsight, I realize my mother

was exhausted and just needed a little cooperation from the two children who ran the place in which she singly worked hard to pay for and manage. I didn’t know then what I know now, which is how thankful I should have been for even getting to watch an entire episode of Dukes of Hazard after school, hang posters of Kirk Cameron all over my bedroom walls, or blast “Jessie’s Girl” throughout the entire house while I belted out the tune. Mom slaved away at the dryer, kitchen sink and bathroom toilets, and I had no knowledge then of her ability to pull energy from places she didn’t even know existed. I’m well acquainted with those places now.

When my own daughters recently began spending hours upon hours (really!) on the computer, phone or tablet playing games, then talking back when I asked them to pick up their room or demanding to know why I’d issued such an injustice, I realized it was time to bring equilibrium to the scene. A good tool parents can use when they feel there is an unequal balance of privileges versus responsibilities in their home is to create a list, with their child, of all of the privileges they were allowed to engage in as well as all of the responsibilities they have to take care of in the home. Most of the time, when kids are talking back, not following rules or are engaging in disrespectful behaviors, they weigh heavy on the privilege side and the responsibility side is lacking a

lot. Further, when the child doesn’t engage in their responsib ilities in the home, they typically don’t have any consequences to their behavior accept a yelly, demandy, naggy parent. (I plead the fifth for having ever engaged in those behaviors in my own home—completely unacceptable. Ahem.) I make the case that children have tasks within the household simply because they were part of the team. Chores weren’t meant to be punishment, they were meant to help children take ownership of their space. They need to be part of the family and engage in meaningful activities that help them feel as if they belong, and having accountability is one way for that feeling to occur. It also helps balance out the tasks completed with all members of the family. Because my girls are only seven, they don’t have a huge amount of responsibilities as it is, but electronic time is very important to them and I decided it was high-time they earned that privilege by taking more responsibility for their own jobs around the home. Besides, when I say, “Lily, please clean up your room,” for the 386th time, I’d rather she do it BEFORE I get to the yelly, demandy, naggy stage so no feelings are hurt. With this list, they have to earn their time. If you’ve got kids, I’m sure you’ve come up with the same challenges I have, and I hope you’ll find this article useful. v Jennifer Slingerland Ryan, M.Ed., LPC-S is the founder and director of I Choose Change in Allen. Allen Image | August 2015

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