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COMMUNITY

MATTERS T

he rain showers have arrived and

to shop while enjoying the local flavors

Spring is approaching rapidly. I sure

and taking advantage of local events

do love this time of the year. Everything

inside the community. Check out the

about Spring is a welcome indeed.

Upcoming Events section in this Issue of

This month’s issue is all about Health. You will have the opportunity to learn from your local health experts as they share many ways to keep you and your family

Argyle Living. There are always an array of events to participate in and support.

“. . . many opportunities to

In other news, my husband and I have recently found the community we will be settling

healthy and informed. With

get back on track

Spring and Summer coming

with your health,

together. This has reminded

your fitness, and

me once again how important

our way, this gives many opportunities to get back on track with your health, your fitness, and finding ways to

finding ways to enjoy the great

enjoy the great outdoors.

outdoors.”

into to purchase our first home

community is to each of us. Being involved, supporting our local causes, and staying in-tune with our local current

It has been great to see the enthusiasm

events is what creates the heartbeat of

in the community as I’ve made my

community. We always hope that the

way around town visiting many local

stories, the business advertising, and the

businesses. This time of the year not only

expert information here in Argyle Living

brings warmer weather but also brings

will be beneficial to you and draw you

excitement to the marketplace as more

further into knowing and supporting your

and more people are making their way out

local community.

Sincerely, Becka Materne Corbitt

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS

On the Cover is: Dr. Thai, owner of Advanced Nerve and Laser Center

FEATURED: Health Expert Shares The 3

Weight Loss Mistakes No One Is Telling You About ASK THE EXPERTS

ARTICLES

14 Edit This with Steve Gamel

08 Facebook News Feed Changes

18 Makeover with Cloud 9 Salon 30 Gardening with Complete Solutions 36 Dentistry with Dr. Matt

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS

THE BUSINESS SIDE OF MEDIA

10 Inside Community 11 Inside Education 17 Cough and Cold Medications 26 6 Rules for Eating Healthier

32 Rainbow International Restoration

28 National Signing Day

22 Argyle Nights

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we want to emulate,” said Erin, a former

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guidance in the classroom to help

The focus is not only on academics,

ever could have dreamed. parents and children in

combines purposeful play and nurturing

engaging atmosphere for learning

educational and social

Their goal now is to ensure

Balanced Learning® curriculum that

environment. By creating a fun and

in amazement as their kids surpassed milestones faster than they

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Ask The Expert: Edit This

Reasons Why I

LOVE Being a Writer W

riting isn’t easy. It’s hard work and can be unnecessarily frustrating at times. But I love it.

Here’s an example: I’m sitting around

1. I can write about anything, from anywhere. 2. I am constantly learning something new. 3. It’s a chance to tell someone’s story first.

Thanks for reading! Are you a writer, too? What are some of the many reasons you love to write? And as always, if you are a small-business owner who needs

4. I can use my imagination.

help coming up with the right words

a basketball game when I decide to jot

5. I love that moment when inspiration strikes.

to communicate effectively with your

It’s supposed to be pressure-free writing,

6. I love the journey to becoming a better writer.

on Tuesday killing time before covering down some thoughts for my next blog.

but 20 minutes later I’m thinking, “Wow, I got nothin’!”

Just like that – yes, I’m about to be super

cheesy – that song Can’t Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake starts blaring on the gym speakers. You know the one ...

I got this feelin’ inside my bones. It goes

electric, wavy when I turn it on. All through my city, all through my home. We’re flyin’

7. I can build relationships with total strangers. 8. I can educate (writers, clients, students). 9. I can share stories about my life and family. 10. I am constantly meeting interesting people. 11. I love that words are like puzzle pieces. 12. Every day is a different writing opportunity.

clients, give me a call. I like to say I handle anything involving the written word, from blogs to content writing for websites, press releases, editing, ghostwriting, resumes, newsletters, and more. Many business owners don’t have the time to write or double-check their work. In some cases, they freely admit they are not good writers. This situation leads to mistakes in grammar or an important message that doesn’t come across the way

up, no ceilin’, when we in our zone.

13. It’s a chance to research and use statistics.

they hoped it would.

I don’t know why, but those lyrics

14. It’s a chance to refine a rough canvass.

In this day and age, business owners

15. It’s just me and my computer.

might say they can’t afford to hire a

immediately made me think of the feeling I have when I sit down to write something

– anything. It really is a feeling deep inside

16. My clients value my ability to write.

my bones, and it’s incredible to think I

17. It’s a chance to bring joy to people’s lives.

Edit This®.

18. I have won cool awards along the way.

get to be a writer and editor for a living at There are a million reasons why I love being a writer. For the sake of brevity, here are 20:

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19. I get to partner with other business owners. 20. The finished product is worth writer’s block.

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Cough and cold

MEDICATIONS

RightCHILD? For Your

by Dr. Rebecca Butler

How you can care for your child’s cough or cold without medicines: On average, children suffer from six to eight colds every year. Because antibiotics are not effective for illnesses caused by viruses, you might be tempted to give your child over-the-counter cold medicines to help them stop coughing or to clear up a stuffy nose. However, these medicines are not designed for very young children and could have negative effects. Over-the-counter cough and cold medicine is not routinely recommended for children ages 4 years and younger and should only be used under the direction of a physician. For children under 6 years of age, over-the-counter cough and cold medicines may have more risks than benefits, and if you are uncertain whether you should use these medications, talk with your pediatrician.

You may try home remedies such as: Giving your child warm liquids such as tea or broth to loosen up mucus and soothe a sore throat

Use saline solution, such as nose spray, to help loosen mucus in the nose

Use a humidifier to help your child’s throat and nose stay moist

Have your child blow their nose frequently or use a suction bulb if your child cannot blow his or her nose

ONLY if your child is over 1 year old, give them a spoon full of honey to help combat coughing

Let your child breathe in steam from a warm shower, which can loosen mucus

Give your child cold items like ice cream or popsicles to soothe a hurting throat

Remember, your child just needs time to heal. It can take weeks to get over a cold or a cough. Your child’s symptoms should gradually get better during this time.

If your child’s symptoms get worse, you should always call your child’s pediatrician. Children may need to see a medical professional if they have:

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MAKEOVER OF THE MONTH

JACKIE PENNINGTON

ackie Pennington is a single woman in her early 60s who spent most of her time helping care for her granddaughter, Harper, who suffered from CDKL5 Disorder. For almost six years she helped her daughter, Penny, care for Harper. Unfortunately Harper passed away in January 2016 and shortly after Jackie was laid off her job. The heartbreak of loosing her granddaughter and the loss of her job didn’t stop Jackie though, who always found the light even in the hardest of times. Cloud 9 Salon wanted to help Jackie find a new purpose in her life, and a makeover seemed to be a perfect first step.

Olivia focused on hydrating her face with anti-aging moisturizer and a dry oil serum that also works on the skin’s texture and firmness. The foundation used was Expert Finish Cream to give her good coverage that evened out the skin tone with a velvet finish. She wanted to accentuate her beautiful cheekbones and eyes, so Olivia used golds and browns on her eyes and popped her cheeks with a little pink. Hair by Peter Yoon Right away, Peter wanted to put some highlights in her hair to give her lightness and a more youthful look. For contrast and depth, he made her base color two shades darker. Peter cut a good 6 inches off to get a more clean and professional feel. He also gave her long layers for more versatility and movement.

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Health Expert Shares

Weight Loss

The

MISTAKES

No One Is Telling You About

any people who are overweight feel like they are stuck in a vicious cycle spiraling out of control. Maybe you know the feeling? You’ve tried weight loss fads, you’re taking

medications to curb your appetite, and two years ago you had invasive surgery. But none of it worked.

You added daily exercise to keep the weight off, but because

you’re still 40 pounds overweight, your knees hurt so much you

can’t even do that. Now you struggle to walk or do simple tasks like sitting down to play with your grandchildren. So why is it so hard for you to lose weight? Here are what Dr. Bao Thai DC says are 3 of the biggest weight loss mistakes that people aren’t telling you.

1. The first is that exercise can hurt you. When we all

think about losing weight, exercise is the first thing that

comes to mind. Exercise is a good thing overall. What people

do not realize is that it can have negative consequences.

“What a lot of people don’t realize is that muscle weighs more

than fat,” Dr. Thai said. “So, if you are exercising like crazy and

you weigh yourself, you don’t see the scale go down, and you get

discouraged and stressed. When you are stressed, you cause the release of

cortisol. That hormone causes higher insulin levels in your body. Your blood

sugar drops, so you crave sugar and fatty foods. Basically, negating what you did when you went to workout.”

2. The second weight loss mistake is thinking that all carbs are the

same. Most people do not understand that there are good carbs and bad

carbs. What do healthy carbs do? They can help you feel full and are slowly digested, which helps your body burn calories.

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“The fatty acids in healthy carbs can help preserve muscle mass and create a healthy metabolic system,” Dr. Thai said. “Healthy carbs increase the activity of fat burning enzymes and decrease the activity of fat storing enzymes with the added benefit that the fat cells are less likely to soak up and store calories as fat.”

reliant on pre-existing medication. Those

toxic foods that can lead to weight gain or

in their feet, knees, back, or shoulders also

Patients also go through an in-house

3. The last mistake people make is they think all proteins are good for you. Every type of protein has a unique sequence of amino acids. Amino acids are essential, which means your body can’t synthesize them. Therefore, you need to get these amino acids from food.

with our program than they could

“Your body needs all the essential amino acids in the right ratios. Animal protein sources, such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy, are similar to the protein found in your body. These are considered to be complete sources of protein because they contain all of the essential amino acids that your body needs to function effectively,” Dr. Thai added.

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“What we are all about is changing

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Dr. Thai has developed a unique and highly effective weight loss process based on nutrition and technology that allows the body to create a working metabolic system safely and naturally. It’s not about

starving yourself, buying into more fad diets, surgery, or continuing with a new medication regimen. In fact, Dr. Thai is anti-medication. His process has helped thousands of men and women 50 years and older LOSE WEIGHT. Many of patients lose anywhere from 2 to 10 pounds after the first week and over time become less

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“If it’s not on the list, our patients don’t eat it,” said Jazmin Guzman, a nutritionist in

Dr. Thai’s office. “We are not only helping them lose weight, but we are trying to

speed up the healing process. For one pound of fat you lose, it relieves four

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Health Article

Rules For

EATING

HEALTHIER by Diana Risell

used to joke that I worked out so I could eat whatever I wanted. And I realize looking back that that’s exactly what I was doing: working out to offset my terrible eating. For a long time, it worked. I ate what I wanted – sodas, fast food, deli sandwiches, pasta during my vegetarian phase -- in a diet based on cheap convenience. And then working out stopped working around mid-thirties or so, certainly after my kids were born when I had turned 40. I couldn’t work out enough to stop what came with my poor eating habits – weight gain, obese-level body fat, low energy, and sluggishness. Luckily I hadn’t (yet?) experienced what many in my family have struggled with: morbid obesity, diabetes, heart disease. Working out had helped me maintain the body I had for a long time, but it couldn’t save me from what I was eating any longer.

I lost weight, body fat and dress sizes the old-fashioned way with an Excel spreadsheet. It was like managing a large scale project: me getting healthier. The sodas, fast food, simple carb-loaded diet -- how I had eaten for 40-plus years -- had to go. My nutrition required a complete overhaul from what I ate to when, where, how, and why I ate. I learned that getting healthier was no different than anything else I wanted in my life. I had to work hard, read and get educated, invest time and money, and connect with like-minded people (you are the 5 people you spend the most time with!). I also had to stop saying “I know” (I didn’t!) and I had to apply a new set of rules for eating which helped me build healthier habits over time. These are my six rules for eating healthier. I love that they aren’t complicated to execute, are largely visual, and easy to know if you nailed them or not. Of course, 26 | ARGYLE LIVING

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they aren’t easy; change is hard! But these six rules to eat by are a great place to start and to live by. 1. Eat in color. Shades of brown or

grey are for home décor. Your plate should be a rainbow. Color equals nutrition so long as it’s natural color. Most of your shopping budget and time should be spent in the produce section loading up on color.

2. Vegetables at every meal.

Carbohydrates get a bad rap, but your body can’t function without carbs, and veggies should be your primary daily source. The six to eight recommended servings of vegetables per day is hard to meet if you’re only eating them at dinner. Veggie omelets or salads for breakfast, chopped vegetables as snacks, and two vegetables at dinner will build a more plant-based diet that is essential for all of us.

3. Eat breakfast. I never ate breakfast.

5. Track. You’re likely not even aware

Some days my first meal came at

of your eating habits. You just “eat”

11:00 am or 1:00 pm when I hurried

like you’ve always done. Keep a log

to the office cafeteria. What a terrible

of everything you eat and drink,

message to send to my body: I might not feed you today! A great breakfast is protein-rich (and remember the veggies): hard boiled eggs, plain Greek yogurt, real protein shakes with veggies and low sugar, and last night’s dinner make breakfast easier. It is the most important meal of the day. 4. Drink at least half of your body weight in ounces of water. Sixty percent of your body is water. Don’t hydrate and you’re just recycling the water you are already holding. Yuck! Start with at least 64 ounces of water every day and work up to your target. If you weigh 150 pounds, then 75 ounces is your goal. Don’t drink your calories. Drink water.

including when, where, why, and how for a few weeks. Look for patterns: Are you always grazing at 3:00 pm? That’s something to work with! And you might just stop yourself from eating the donut if you have to write it down. 6. Challenge. What can you do for 30 days? Can you go without

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alcohol, soda, bread, added sugar? Pick one. It doesn’t have to be about deprivation (although that list does tend to yield noticeable results). Can you eat breakfast, drink enough water, and have veggies at every meal for 30 days? This is how you build new habits.

I also had to stop saying “I know” (I didn’t!) and I had to apply a new set of rules for eating which helped me build healthier habits over time.

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NATIONAL SIGNING DAY 2018 Argyle & Liberty Christian by Steve Gamel

ARGYLE & LIBERTY CHRISTIAN FOOTBALL Jon Copeland, Argyle, Incarnate Word Preston Coyle, Argyle, Mary Hardin-Baylor Cale Nanny, Argyle, Hardin-Simmons

oth Argyle High School and Liberty Christian again had a slew of college prospects in multiple sports

put pen to paper during last month’s

highly-anticipated National Signing Day. Both schools combined for 12 signees

representing four sports during the annual recruitment ceremony on Feb. 1, which is the first day college football teams

can officially sign 2018 freshman. Many athletes from around Denton County,

Argyle football history. Before his injury,

Copeland amassed 1,975 passing yards and 25 touchdowns. He also rushed for 284 yards and four touchdowns

He was one of five Eagle football players to make their college choices official, joining Cale Nanny, Wes McCollum, Preston Coyle, and Owen Petrie.

Argyle also had one baseball signee, Ben Pounds, and a golf signee, Will Gilster.

including those from Argyle and Liberty,

Liberty Christian’s 2018 signing day

But this was a chance to make it all official.

signees. But three of those signees were

Of the 12 signees, eight were from Argyle.

with Tulsa as an outside linebacker after

made their commitments well in advance.

That list was highlighted by soccer player Hannah Gladys, who graduated early

but came back for the signing ceremony. Gladys, a three-year starter for the Lady Eagles, scored 81 goals during her

standout career, including 32 as a junior. Gladys is expected to fit right in at UNT, which has never had a losing season.

Jon Copeland, Argyle’s senior quarterback who had a season-ending knee injury late in the year, was one of the feel-

good stories of the day as he will get to

continue his career with Incarnate Word in San Antonio. Copeland turned out

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Wes McCollum, Argyle, Navarro College Owen Petrie, Argyle, Sul Ross State Grant Sawyer, Liberty Christian, Tulsa Sadler Engel, Liberty Christian, Abilene Christian

class was relatively small with only four

GIRLS SOCCER

Division I prospects. Grant Sawyer signed

Hannah Gladys, Argyle, University of North Texas

recording 97 tackles, two forced fumbles, and three interceptions as a senior while

being named a TAPPS all-state honorable mention selection.

Meanwhile, Savannah Holmes signed to

play soccer at Liberty University. Holmes, who attends Liberty but does not play soccer for the school, was one of two

soccer signees as Sarah Albert signed with Oklahoma Christian.

Sadler Engel, a star offensive lineman for

Savannah Holmes, Liberty Christian, Liberty University Sarah Albert, Liberty Christian, Oklahoma Christian BASEBALL Ben Pound, Argyle, Bossier Parrish Community College

the Warriors, signed with Division I FCS

GOLF

entire list of Feb. 1 college signings from

Will Gilster, Argyle, Texas Wesleyan

school, Abilene Christian. Below is the Argyle and Liberty Christian.

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Ask The Expert: Gardening

Get Your Lawn in

Spring Shape R

eady or not, with the Bradford pear

simple but the consistency is KEY. Do this

place. If not, get on it or call a professional

trees starting to turn and dogwoods

and you will see results.

before you walk outside, notice everything

in full bloom, spring is definitely upon us. We’re focusing this article on information that should be helpful in the preparations of your own lawn/landscape. Such a mild winter could have you looking at a lawn full of weeds about now. If so, and you’re not ready to call the chemical company just yet, then let’s get to work! For some immediate results find a point and spray post-

If things weren’t cleaned up in late fall, then get it all cut back, reshaped and ready for that spring growth. If you haven’t taken the time to remove the old mulch before adding new for the last couple

“It’s simple but the consistency is KEY.”

emergent (add some color so you can track what you’ve covered as you go). Your first pre-emergent should have been down a few weeks ago. If not, don’t waste time back-tracking, stick with the spray treatments (most retail sprays are going to be recommended on a bi-weekly basis) and consistent bagged

growing seasons, then do so this year. Make sure you cultivate the bed soil and add fertilizer while it’s exposed. Our soil can get hard over the course of a year. Turning it over and

allowing the oxygen/ nutrients to really penetrate is always a good idea. Consider your plant needs, sun exposure and soil conditions when choosing a mulch. Color typically dictates what direction people go, but there are so many other benefits

We could write 10 pages on spring

it to a conservative watering schedule,

landscape prep. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer

consistent chemicals, and mowing. It’s

then you’ve probably already got a plan in

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without damage. We consider ourselves to be “small” local business, only servicing a few hundred lawns a week and having done so for the past 6+ years. In that time, the number of unlicensed, illegal and uninsured maintenance workers has at least tripled. We encourage everyone this year, especially in our competitive markets, to try and see past the benefit of the immediate cheap price and look into the future of our communities. There are hundreds of knowledgeable, tax paying local businesses that do great work, while also giving back and investing in our communities. Please consider supporting those who support our community.

to consider than just aesthetics.

mowings. As the grass starts to turn, train

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is overgrown, and it’s too late to cut it back

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Business Spotlight

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been in the Scott family, which has lived

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Argyle Mom Launches

Non-Profit And 5K Race

HELP SICK KIDS by Steve Gamel

emperatures may have been low, but spirits were high last month as more than 130 local runners came out in droves to support a worthy cause at the first CABDA for Children 5K and 1K Fun Run. The event, which was held on February 10 at Doubletree Ranch Park in Highland Village, was to support the ongoing efforts of the Children’s Autoimmune Brain Disorder Association, a non-profit aimed at improving the quality of life for children with autoimmune brain disorders such as Autoimmune Encephalitis and Postinfectious Autoimmune Encephalopathy. Lisa Hardy, an Argyle resident whose son suffers from the illness, started the organization in July.

These brain disorders seriously impact the health and well-being of children and significantly impair their ability to function

“We consider an event a great success anytime complete strangers will come out early on a Saturday morning to run in brutally cold and windy conditions – the wind chill was 20 degrees – and hang out for three hours,” Hardy said. “With all the support from the community and local businesses, CABDA raised money to help support its goals.” The event was produced by the Tri Sherpa Multisport team and was led by Archie Salters and Stacey Harris. It was a timed run on a flat, fast course, with the overall winner finishing in just under 20 minutes. The event included music, food, and fun for all participants and volunteers. Some of the sponsors for the event included Groggy Dog, Magnolia Realty in Argyle, Pandas Network, Chik-Fil-A, Canyon Falls, Argyle High School and Middle School and Office Depot. The special guest speaker was Amobi Okoye, formerly of the Houston Texans. Okoye drove in from Houston to share his own story and recovery from Autoimmune Encephalitis. These illnesses are caused by malfunctions of the immune system in which the immune system attacks the brain causing a wide range of devastating, rapid-onset neurological and psychiatric symptoms. Since initial symptoms of autoimmune brain disorders mimic other

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illnesses, many children experience delays in proper diagnosis and treatment.

These brain disorders seriously impact

the health and well-being of children and

significantly impair their ability to function. CABDA’s priority is to advocate for early

identification and treatment, so children are restored to health with minimal

disability and families are fully supported in the process.

“When we moved here from Georgia in

June of 2016, we found it challenging to find a specialist to understand and treat

our child’s ongoing, previously diagnosed symptoms,” Hardy said.

She managed to find other parents with similar stories, all struggling to find resources for their children’s health while facing the difficult day-to-day challenges living with these illnesses. This experience made Lisa, a former

Surgical Intensive Care Nurse, realize the

need to launch the non-profit. She pulled

together board members from Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston, and Austin with a wide range of backgrounds and launched CABDA.

“We believe by focusing our advocacy efforts on awareness, education, and

research, while supporting children and families, we will reduce the delay to

treatment, thereby minimizing disability and leading to a better quality of life,” Lisa said. “The non-profit envisions a

world where all children who suffer the

disturbing, rapid onset of an autoimmune neurological illness will receive prompt world-class health care.”

For more information on Children’s Autoimmune Brain Disorder

Association, please contact Lisa Hardy at Lisa.Hardy@cabdatexas.org

or (940)489-2131, as well as visit the association’s website,

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Ask The Expert: Dentistry

t can happen on any typical day. My kids are once again struggling to maintain

their composure as they impatiently stare at the spinning Netflix circle, eagerly

waiting for the frustrating buffer cycle to

go away. Amongst their complaints, I find myself reminding them of times long ago when cartoons were only shown on Saturday mornings, on an immobile TV set, that

required manual changing of the channels. Without

sounding too archaic, I still

take the time to remind them of things not to take for granted.

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In this medical issue, I would like to take the time to point out the importance of not taking your dental health for granted. We often think our teeth stand alone from other health concerns, but more evidence of an oral health and systemic health connection is coming to light. It may not seem obvious at first, but an astute physiological understanding of our teeth will reveal they are living organs comprised of blood circulation, nerve innervation, remineralization capabilities, and inflammatory and immune responses. In addition, the supporting

periodontal structures integrate with oral and facial tissues that connect the circulatory system with other organs of the body. A failure in these structures can put other systems at risk of infection or malfunction. A few brief examples of this connection included diabetes, in which patients are more likely to have gum disease from a reduced resistance to infection. Pregnancy hormones can also affect overall gum health. Patients with moderate to advanced gum disease are more likely to have cardiovascular disease and increased risk of stroke. It is important never to disregard dental health when taking care of your overall health. Your teeth are a part of you, and you want them to last your lifetime. Happy smiling!

by Dr. Matt who is a owner of Country Lakes Family Dental CountryLakesDental.com

International Night We will be hosting our annual International Night dinner at the new Embassy Suites in Denton on Saturday, April 7th from 5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:00 p.m. Our students will be sharing what they have learned about Italy, Morocco, Guatemala, Poland, and New Zealand, as we enjoy cuisine selections from these countries. Interested in sponsoring the event? Contact Alan Bordelon 940.382.6771 Ext. 130 abordelon@selwynschool.com MARCH 2018 | ARGYLE LIVING | 37

The Business Side of Media by Susan Neuhalfen

t’s hard to believe that what started with six old computers in an empty closet has grown to an award-winning team of

journalists, photographers, videographers, editors and more, but then the Argyle High School Talon Staff is no ordinary

group of students. Luckily for them, Stacy

Short, their advisor, is no ordinary teacher. “We built everything from scratch,”

said Short who was asked to begin a newspaper at Argyle High School in

2010. “We printed 8 publications a year on an old Publisher program and grew from there.”

When Short came to teach at AHS, she already had a strong background in

media. She spent a great deal of time in

her youth working with her uncle who was the editor in chief for the Weatherford Democrat. She also had several years

experience working at a large ad agency in both inside and outside sales before becoming a teacher. Armed with a

knowledge of the media industry that

isn’t taught in books, she set out to not

live, print was gradually cut and eventually a broadcast was added in 2015. Despite the shortage of funds, Short has found creative ways through grants and the

Argyle Education Foundation to make the best of the equipment they could afford. “We only have one working microphone for two anchors, no teleprompters and

sometimes we have to use our cell phones for lights,” said Lauren Landrum, a junior

and the broadcast director. “Hopefully we can get an updated green screen soon, too, but we make it work.”

That’s an understatement. The news

broadcast, despite being staged in a storage area and using inferior equipment compared to most high schools, has

received several awards for its work including

best of show in the nation for NSPA in only their

first year in production.

In addition, the Talon staff

has gained over 2,000 Twitter

only teach what she knew, but to allow

followers including other news services

forms of media.

only for stories but for pictures and videos

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and sources dependent upon them not as well.

In addition to scheduling students to

various events, editor in chief Chris Piel

manages the photo gallery where the Talon staff places their photos for online purchase. Short has made it a point to teach these kids the business, and that means not giving away their work. “All of these students are doing something valuable and it’s important that they value their work as well,” said Short. “They go to several state events acting as official photographers for other news services and it’s important that they get the credit they deserve.” Short has made it a point to teach the students to aggressively network with other journalists and agencies, learning everything they can while adding to their own portfolios. Their achievements have translated into college and beyond as the students have gone on to find success. They are also eager to share their experience with each other. Short has established a mentoring system among the staff, which has become a tradition at the Talon. “We’ve learned to be aggressive and competitive but most importantly, we work as a team,” said Short. “The legacy that the Talon has established of students teaching students is invaluable.“