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Home
our years ago, our family moved to Argyle. After moving approximately every four years due to my husband’s job as a project manager (you see, projects last about four years from start to finish in his industry), we had finally found our dream home and we were planting our permanent roots here.
The house is beautiful, on three acres
It has three happy people who spend
neighbors in the world and my son
be better people.
covered in trees. We have the greatest has adjusted to his surroundings and his school.
every waking hour inspiring each other to I spent a great deal of time with Pastor Williams and his wife Felicia at Prayer
On the flip side, our taxes have gone up
City this week. It’s located just behind the
spend every waking moment (and dollar)
Hickory Hill. These are people who adapt
53% on the house and it seems like we
on it. Still, we love it, but we’ve figured out it isn’t our dream home.
After spending hours on Realtor.com and having a deeper understanding of MLS than just about anyone, I know how to
Lantana Storage location on Hilltop at
well to change, even with four boys in tow. Pastor Williams had an opportunity to stay in Houston at a church with everything he could ever want. To have the strength to
walk away from that kind of security is, to
many people, downright crazy. After these
search for everything anyone could ever
last four years, I simply admire him. I hope
granite countertops, four bedrooms,
and his family are.
want in a dream home: double oven,
to one day be as secure in my faith as he
the right schools, etc. After four years,
By the way, Prayer City isn’t a church.
however, we finally figured out that our dream home isn’t brick and mortar. It
doesn’t have a pool or a three-car garage.
It’s a place to pray. I highly recommend stopping by anytime you need a little peace. It’s always open.
Sincerly, Susan Neuhalfen
Writer and Editor for Argyle Living, Lantana Living and Lake Cities Living Susan@murray-media.com 972.899.3637 Ex. 101
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On the Cover is Joe & Nola Musacchio Owners of Cinnamon Creek Ranch
Featured:
Editors pick:
Cinnamon Creek Ranch Just Got Bigger
Family 08 Inside Community
18 Back to School Shopping Hacks 24 Gardening with Complete Solutions 26 Learning All the Right Moves
10 Eagles & Warriors All-District
Yourself
14 Styles for the School Year 16 Argyle Wins 8th Lone Star Cup
Argyle Resident Wins Film Award
Lifestyle
09 Inside Education
11 D.I.Y. First Aid Kits
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30 Is Direct Primary Care the Future? 34 Dentistry with Dr. Matt Artho 36 Edit This with Steve Gamel 38 Nutrition with Savory Bistro
Learn how to pray on pg
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Know
Be in the
Family
Inside Community
Bartonville Vacation Watch
Going on a vacation? Make sure you take advantage of the Bartonville Police Department House/Vacation Watch Program. Simply fill out a form and request a close patrol while you are away. This is a service provided to all Bartonville residents by the Bartonville Police Department. The Bartonville Police Department is located at 1941 Jeter Rd E, Bartonville, TX 76226 or phone 817.430.1913.
Taekwondo Bully Defense Camp
Bully Defense camp will be taught at Lantana Taekwondo on August 7 - August 11. This is a weeklong camp Monday-Friday from 9am until 3pm. Early drop-off starts at 8am and late pick up is available upon request. Lantana Taekwondo is located in the Bartonville Town Center. Their camp leaders are first aid and CPR certified. There are many other camps available throughout the summer. To register or for questions call 940.241.1020 or mail@lantanatkd.com.
Tree Ordinance Revised
Argyle Town Manager Moving On
The new Mayor of Argyle has put tree preservation at
Argyle’s Town Manager, Paul Frederiksen has accepted
revisions to the existing tree ordinance in Argyle. The
Duncanville, Texas. Matthew Jones, Argyle’s director
the forefront and now the town council has approved new ordinance puts the preservation or mitigation of
trees as a vital consideration during the development
process. The criteria for either replacing or protecting trees will depend on the size of the tree.
the position of Assistant City Manager for the City of
of Community Development, has been chosen to be
the interim town manager once Frederiksen leaves the
post at the end of July. Frederiksen has been the Argyle Town Manager since late 2014.
Inside Education Awarded at Cheer Camp Argyle Varsity, JV and Middle School cheerleaders attended NCA Speed Innovation Camp at Oklahoma University in June. Cayden Sizelove was named Top All American Finalist, Samantha Gladys and Maggie Standridge were name Top Gun Tumblers and the Middle School Top Gun Stunt Group included Maggie Standridge, Kylee Colon, Bailee Mullenix and Rhylee Mulleni. Several Argyle cheerleaders were all named to the All-American teams.
Liberty wins Fine Arts Students of the Year In a statewide contest, Liberty Christian 2017 graduates Dillon Lewis and Gracie Meek won 2017 Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Fine Arts 6A Male and Female Students of the Year. Each year, the more than 20 6A schools
Argyle
ISD top 10 Freshman Band Orientation and Fundamentals July 28 from 7am - 5pm at AHS Marching Band Rehearsal Begins July 31 at 7:30am at AHS Schedule Day August 11 at AMS Family and Staff Potluck Picnic & Back2School Party August 18 at AMS
in TAPPS may nominate a male and female student from their school for this award.
photo courtesy of Argyle Education Foundation’s Facebook
Liberty Christian
Cathy Conrad Baker
is Argyle Teacher of Year The Argyle Education Foundation presented the 2017 Lisa MZ Teacher of the Year Award to Cathy Conrad Baker of Argyle Middle School. Argyle presents Eagle Awards to its top teachers from each school and from those, one is chosen as Teacher of the Year. Eagle Award winners from other campuses include Kelly Shultz Little (Hilltop), Sarah Slaton (Argyle Intermediate) and Stacy Short (Argyle High School).
Mission Retreat for Liberty Christian Students For three days and two nights, 60 Liberty Christian Middle School students lived at school and taught soccer skills and worship to children at local mobile home parks. Tom Shiflet, Director of Information Technology, started this mission seven years ago, which has grown from a handful of students to this year’s retreat that filled to capacity.
Events First Day of Football Practice August 1 at 8am New Family Fiesta August 3 Sixth Grade Orientation for Parents and Students August 8 College Application Pizza Party for Students August 10 and 15
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Family
Pennington, Sanger, Jr. Designated Hitter - Bryson Hudgens, Argyle, Jr.
Eagles and Warriors Well Represented on
Well Represented on Baseball/Softball
All-District Teams
District 9-4A (SOFTBALL) MVP -- Tristan Bridges, Krum, Jr. Newcomer of the Year -- Jordyn Smith, Decatur, Fr. Pitcher of the Year -- Mary Gerken, Gainesville, Sr. Catcher of the Year -- Kimberlin Hopson, Sanger, Fr. Co - Offensive MVP -- Regan Smith, Krum, Jr.; Katelynn
by Steve Gamel
T
he annual all-district awards were released early last month for the 2017 high school baseball and
softball season, and several players from Argyle and Liberty Christian earned high praise.
In baseball, Argyle senior pitcher Connor Mushinski was named the most valuable player for District 9-4A and led a list of
12 selections between superlative, first team, and second team.
Meanwhile, Liberty Christian had six
Stamper, Sanger, Sr. Defensive MVP --Lynzie Rollins, Sanger, Fr. Utility Player of the Year -- Hailey Hollingsworth, Bridgeport, Sr. Coaching Staff of the Year -- Krum
players make the TAPPS 1-6A baseball
First Team: Marley Straubmueller, Argyle, Jr.; Sarah
Howell, Joseph Wolf, Brayden Dragoo
Wilson, Decatur, So.; Liz Green, Gainesville, Sr.; Avery
Davis were both second-team selections.
Beutnagel, Krum, So; Maddie Goin, Krum, Jr.; Morgan
team, including four first teamers in Kason
Oellermann, Argyle, So.; Tori Burke, Argyle, Sr.; Savannah
and Kevin House. Cale Hundley and Evan
Williams, Krum, Sr.; Kelsie Roberts, Krum, Sr.; Lindsay
four Eagles who picked up a superlative
In softball, Marley Straubmueller, Sarah
(offensive player of the year), Sean Bolin
and Sam Aring all represented the
Ricker (utility player of the year). The
Straubmueller, Oellermann, and Burke
honor. Joining him were Dillon Carter
Oellermann, Tori Burke, Abby Williams
(co-newcomer of the year), and Chad
Argyle Lady Eagles in District 9-4A.
Argyle coaches were the district’s staff of
all made the first team in a district that
the year.
featured eventual state champion, Krum.
Players in each district are chosen by
In TAPPS 1-6A, three Lady Warriors made
performances. Argyle, which won 25
team duo of sophomore Gracie Arthur
of the playoffs, dominated its district with
Sanderson made second team.
district coaches, who consider only district
their all-district team, led by the first-
games and advanced to the fourth round
and junior Peyton Wohnoutka. Peyton
Sebastian, Krum, Jr.; McKayla McDaniel, Sanger, Sr. TAPPS 1-6A (BASEBALL) First Team: Kason Howell, Liberty Christian, Jr.; Josh Esclamado, Addison Trinity Christian, Jr.; Blake Marsh, Addison Trinity Christian, So.; Nykolahs Yaquab, Plano John Paul II, Jr.; Joseph Wolf, Liberty Christian, So.; Ryan Firestone, Fort Worth Nolan Catholic, Sr.; Jarod Free, Plano Prestonwood, Sr.; Gabriel Vasquez, Dallas Bishop Lynch, Jr.; Cole Tidmore, Dallas Parish Episcopal, Jr.; Brayden Dragoo, Liberty Christian, Sr.; Brett Bartol, Addison Trinity Christian, Sr.; Kyle Lynch, Dallas Bishop Dunne Lynch, Jr.; Joseph Rutherford, Dallas Bishop Lynch, Sr.; Nick Clift, Addison Trinity Christian, So.; Kevin House, Liberty Christian, Sr. TAPPS 1-6A (SOFTBALL) First Team: Miranda Papes, Dallas Ursuline Academy, Sr.;
DISTRICT 9-4A (BASEBALL)
First team:
MVP - Connor Mushinski, Argyle, Sr.
Pitchers -- Wilson Hicks, Decatur, So.; Tristen Flanagan,
Worth Nolan Catholic, Fr.; Serenity Healy, Fort Worth Nolan
Krum, Jr.; Dayton Harkey, Sanger, Jr.; Brett Lundy, Argyle,
Catholic, Sr.; Madeline Claybrook, Dallas Ursuline Academy,
Sr.; Hayden Clearman, Argyle, So.
Fr.; Gabriela Quintanilla, Dallas Bishop Lynch, Fr.; Avery
Offensive Player of the Year - Dillon Carter, Argyle, So. Defensive Player of the Year - Derek Potts, Decatur, Sr. Co-Newcomers of the Year - Sean Bolin, Argyle, So.; Katz Higa, Sanger, Jr. Pitcher of the Year - Bryce Elder, Decatur, Sr. Co-Utility Players of the Year - Chad Ricker, Argyle, So.; Trey Penny, Decatur, Sr. Coaching Staff of the Year -- Argyle 10 | ARGYLE LIVING
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Catcher -- Tucker DuBois, Decatur, Sr. Infield -- Cole Lee, Krum, So.; Brenden Dixon, Argyle, So.; Gage Campbell, Argyle, Jr.; Ethan Herschler, Bridgeport, Jr.; Eddie Fernandez, Decatur, Fr.; Jaxon Terrell, Decatur, Sr.
Riley Cantrell, Dallas Bishop Lynch, Jr.; Elena Larsen, Fort
Boley, Fort Worth Nolan Catholic, Jr.; Kristen Linares, Dallas Bishop Lynch, Sr.; Elizabeth Stewart, Plano John Paul II, Jr.; Caroline Grindinger, Dallas Ursuline Academy, Sr.; Gracie Arthur, Liberty Christian, So.; Abby Thrash, Dallas Bishop Dunne, So.; Calli Lynch, Dallas Bishop Dunne, Fr.;
Outfield - Tyler Ticknor, Decatur, Sr.; Julien Ly, Sanger, Sr.;
Peyton Wohnoutka, Liberty Christian, Jr.;
Watson Timmons, Argyle, Sr.; Chase Tower, Krum, Jr.; Luke
Kortlyn Brown, Fort Worth Nolan Catholic, Fr.
D.I.Y.
FIRST AID KITS: F
un in the sun is great UNTIL it is NOT. Accidents, injuries, and bugs can attack at any moment. Putting together a first-aid kit that is practical and functional can be a daunting process. I hope that you find this list to be doable and functional. Put a kit together and keep it in your car for those impromptu minor summertime emergencies.
QUICK GUIDE TO A FIRST AID KIT: 1. Purchase a basic pre-made first aid kit to get you started. Try to get one with a container large enough to add things or get a small duffle bag.
• Small scissors and Tweezers
2. Add to the kit (examples below):
• Topical and Oral Benadryl
• Water bottle for cleaning out wounds and battling dehydration. • Electrolyte/rehydration solutions or packets • Flashlights and batteries • Wet wipes • Clean towels —microfiber towels are absorbent and compact
• Sunscreen • Bug spray • Hydrocortisone Ointment • Calamine or Calamoseptine (my favorite) Ointment • EPI-PEN/ Prescription medications • Ibuprofen and Tylenol —liquid, tablets and chewable: Pack a dosing chart for children to quick reference.
• Alcohol wipes —good for cleaning instruments for reuse.
• Dramamine or other nausea medications
• ACE bandages, large popsicle sticks/ tongue blades for splinting needs
• Afrin nasal spray for nosebleeds: Afrin is a quick fix for a nosebleed
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Family
Argyle Resident Wins Film Award
A
by Susan Neuhalfen
rgyle resident and professional videographer Alec Weaver won the “Emerging Artist” award
at the Twister Alley Film Festival in
Woodward, Oklahoma for his short film “A Wheel Predicament.”
“Twister Alley Film Festival was a great opportunity to network with other
artists and filmmakers,” said Alec. “The
“Any director of a
comedy film will tell
you that laughs are the biggest and best form
of payment,” said Alec.
“We were thrilled when ‘A Wheel Predicament’
received a lot of laughs from the audience,”
experience was extremely valuable to me
“A Wheel Predicament”
have received the award.”
1300 submissions as an
as a filmmaker and I’m very honored to
Alec was called up after the film played to do a short Q&A with the audience
about how the film was made. “A Wheel Predicament” was also featured in the
Windy City Film Festival in Chicago in July.
was also chosen out of
official selection for the Austin Revolution Film Festival, which will be
held September 19-23 in Austin, Texas.
Alec and his sister, Rachel Weaver,
founded LightStory Productions, Inc., a nonprofit focused on inspiring
young filmmakers by bringing
faith into film. As children
they spent hours making short mission movies.
Founded on Christian principles, LightStory’s purpose is to make
a positive difference in people’s lives through film. Their goal is to introduce young people to
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the art of filmmaking in a fun, interactive, and faith-based way, and to let them be creative with the skills they learn. LightStory Productions, Inc. is currently working on several projects geared to inspire and train young filmmakers. Follow LightStory on Facebook for more details on their upcoming projects.
photos courtesy of Rachel Weaver
films together, usually spy-based
Alec Weaver (right) and his sister, Rachel
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Family
Styles
O
for the
School Year
ur friends at the Golden Triangle Mall were kind enough to help us with some basic “must haves” for the school year. Here are their recommendations:
H&M: Store Manager Cedrick says to start
legging style. They go with everything
shirts in every color imaginable. These are
tears might not be acceptable at school
with the basics: black leggings and basic the go-to starts to every outfit. Leggings 2/$15 and shirts in v-neck, scoop, crew
are 2/$10. Spearmint shorts in all colors are a bestseller at $12.99 but check
| July 2017
but there are plenty of other options without them. Get the Charlotte Russe app for coupons.
length before you buy – some schools
Francesca’s: Alec recommended the
Charlotte Russe: Store Manager Sarah
Rain. Perfect for dressing up or just
she can’t keep on the shelves. Boyfriend
very classy. Francesca’s has email offers
fringed, but you can also get them in a
discounts available.
won’t allow them.
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and they are all the rage at $25. Rips and
pephem embroidered tops from Blue
recommends distressed jeans, which
wearing with jeans or shorts. $38 and
style jeans are not skin tight and usually
as well as student, teacher and vet
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Family
Argyle
wins
Lone Star cup by Steve Gamel
A
rgyle High School has done it again. For the eighth year overall, and sixth
in a row, Argyle was named one of the best high schools in Texas when the
The award is given to one high school in each of the state’s six classifications and is
Here are the final Top 10 Class 4A standings for the 2016-17 school year, as provided by the UIL.
and academics.
Argyle – 128 pts
Argyle has won in three different classes dating back to 2006, including every year
Abilene Wylie – 92 pts
University Interscholastic League released its final standings for the annual Lone
Star Cup on July 3. Argyle scored 128 points to run away with the top prize in Class 4A. based on points accumulated from victories throughout the year in athletics, fine arts,
since 2009.
Liberty Hill – 78 pts
Argyle’s point total is the highest of any school this year – regardless of classification.
Kennedale – 71 pts
four schools scored more than 100 points.
Andrews – 67 pts
Conroe The Woodlands scored 121 points to take the top spot in Class 6A. In all, only Argyle High School was the only school in the Denton area to finish in the top 10 in any of the six classifications. Winning schools in each class receive the Cup trophy and a $1,000 scholarship.
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Boerne – 70 pts Fredericksburg – 59 pts Stephenville – 58 pts Texarkana Pleasant Grove – 54 pts Wimberley – 51 pts
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Lifestyle
Back to School
Shopping Hacks by Susan Neuhalfen
B
ack to school shopping, especially for multiple kids, can be taxing on your patience as well as your budget. While we can’t do much about your patience, we can certainly help your budget. Here are some school clothes shopping hacks to help you weather the next couple of weeks:
OUT WITH THE OLD
can be recycled to make clothing and
cleaning out closets. Figure out
CHECK PRICE MATCHING
Clean out the closets – Start by what fits and what doesn’t so you’re not buying doubles. Then bag up the goods (providing they’re still wearable) and a have a party with some other moms. Put out tables for the clothing with sizes listed and let everyone exchange away. Designate one person to take the remainder of the clothes to the donation center.
other goods for those in need.
Price match - For clothing, you will find that many places price match. Walmart and Target price match everything so underwear, socks and the basics are covered. What you might not know is that stores like Macy’s, Nordstrom, Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, J Crew, and Kohl’s also price match. Just make sure
If the clothes are no longer wearable,
you have read and understand their
take them to Recycle2Support. They
policies before you go shopping.
RESALE CLOTHING STORES
Hit the thrift store - Many kids grow out of their clothes before they wear out. Plato’s Closet, Thrift Giant, Kid to Kid and many others offer great
quality clothing at a discount. There are plenty of online garage sales
(Facebook, eBay, Thredup.com, and more) as well.
TAX FREE HOLIDAYS
Save the 8.25% - The next tax-free holiday in Texas is August 11-13 where retailers offer clothing,
footwear, school supplies and
backpacks priced less than $100
without sales tax (8.25%). Crowds
can get a little crazy so this includes items purchased online, by phone and by mail. Layaway plans are allowed if needed.
ONLINE COUPONS
Check the website - Before you go
anywhere you should always check the
website of the store to see if there is an online coupon. Nine times out of ten,
there is. There are also lots of other online coupons and apps. Retailmenot.com,
everyplace else you can think to look for
new or partially used gift cards. Gift cards,
once used, usually have an expiration date so you want to take advantage of them. Put them all in one place, either in your purse or in the car so you don’t forget them.
couponsherpa.com, coupons.com are the
Gift cards at a reduced price – Places
com is the one that most of the retailers
GiftCards.com and Amazon allow you to
also a phone app so you can just show
allowing you to save a little bit of money.
three most recommended. Retailmenot.
like Sam’s and Staples as well as sites like
interviewed highly recommended. It’s
purchase gift cards at a reduced price,
your coupon on your mobile device when
BOGO
you’re ready to check out.
Malls including the Golden Triangle Mall have savings through using
their Wi-Fi when you go to the mall. Also, more savings can be found at
Buy one get one free – When you find something that your child likes such as
shoes, and there is a BOGO offer, buy the
next size or ½ size up so you’re not having to search around halfway through the
shopgoldentriangle.com.
school year for a new pair of shoes.
GIFT CARDS
have trouble letting go of something they
Gather old gift cards – Right now, take
15 minutes to go through your drawers, your purse, your leftover gift bags, and
Kids can be picky and they can also
like, such as a t-shirt or favorite pair of
jeans. If you can get a BOGO, get the next size up so you’re covered.
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Cinnamon Creek Ranch
Just Got BIGGER by Susan Neuhalfen
C
innamon Creek Ranch has always been a well-kept secret in North Texas, but following their recent
expansions and improvements to the
property, you won’t believe what they’ve done now.
What started as a family-owned and
operated wild game business has not
only become one of the premier archery facilities in the country, it’s grown into a first-rate destination for any event
a golf course with 3D targets that even
include a tree hunting course with stands and all. Once players finish one course, they move to the next, keeping score much like golf.
They built two indoor archery rooms
downstairs and one entire room upstairs to host tournaments, complete with bleachers.
They opened one of the largest archery
imaginable.
shops in the country, selling bows from
“We’ve hosted corporate team building,
everything under the sun an archer would
scout banquets, school banquets,
fourteen different manufacturers as well as
“Archery really is the new golf,” says Joe. “You can feel the energy when
ever need.
everyone is working together.
and fundraisers,” said Nola Musacchio, co-
Joe and Nola Musacchio have now
They act like family at the ranch.
accommodate just about any occasion,
perfect venue for any event.
building, large or small.”
reunions, team parties, political dinners
owner of Cinnamon Creek Ranch. “We can indoors or out, casual or elegant, under the stars or under the roof.”
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expanded again and have made it the The new outdoor covered pavilion seats over 140 people, with elegant lights
strung across the room, a stage for bands or presentations and rows of huge picnic
It’s a great choice for team-
817.439.8998
cinnamoncreekranch.com 13794 Old Denton Rd. Roanoke, TX 76262
tables, all overlooking the countryside
and Henrietta Creek. Soon the outdoor patio will stretch to the creek, have
cornhole, big Jenga, beer pong and
horseshoes. Additionally, the outdoor
bar will seat large groups enjoying the
ambiance of the fire pit, wood-burning pizza oven and music.
The new indoor event facility is 24,000
square feet of fun. The birthday room is
photography by Kate and Kate Photography
a perfect stop for the kids’ celebrations. For smaller groups, they serve sodas,
water and hot dogs or pizza. Each party is unique and hosted by a minimum of two instructors, helping them learn all about
archery and safety while they shoot arrows at balloons and play games. Just on the other side of the archery rental area is a
a great archery challenge.
Stools line the width of the 18,000 square foot archery room, seating observers
behind glass for tournaments. There is
with the right bow, the playing field is equal for everyone.”
desk tables) up to 120. A projection screen
to 120 targets ready for set up.
For a typical event, they set tables of
food and beverages up and down the
center of the venue allowing mingling
and “harassing” of the teams. It’s a great dynamic for a team-building event
because the teams can all intermingle
within the large facility versus separating at holes on a huge golf course all day.
is working together. They act like family
“You can feel the energy when everyone at the ranch. It’s a great choice for teambuilding, large or small.”
For the older kids (and kids at heart),
Many of their corporate clients have
paintball but with soft arrows). They also
event it is for all of their employees.
they’ll set up archery tag (much like
archery is easy to learn, once they’re fit
building, parties, and tournaments with up
well. The room itself is perfect for team
Users can shoot zombies, snakes or
soft arrows on the gigantic video screens.
and flip flops,” said Joe. “And because
The meeting room upstairs has table
“Archery really is the new golf,” says Joe.
including Big Shot 3D video archery.
“You can team-build in your shorts
a balcony area to watch all of the fun as
game room, complete with arcade games
spiders, or bring their own videos to shoot Sponsored Content
have hover balls that float which makes for
commented what a great, all-inclusive
seating (both round tables and conference is at the front of the room while the back is set up for food service. Speaking of food, Joe is still cooking all of those delicious
dishes served at Cinnamon Creek Ranch
- everything from traditional Texas BBQ to Kobe steaks and shrimp to a whole hog
stuffed with jambalaya. Whatever you do, don’t pass up the Cinnamon Creek S’More Tortillas.
Cinnamon Creek Ranch still hosts archery tournaments, monthly Couples by the
Creek date night events, veterans’ events,
group and individual lessons and so much more. Whether you’re seeking family fun, team building or a Texas-style wedding, make sure you come and visit the bestkept secret in North Texas, Cinnamon Creek Ranch.
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Lifestyle
Learning How to
by Susan Neuhalfen
sign that simply says “Prayer City”.
Nigerian who preaches worldwide. “You
can walk in and pray anytime you want, we are always open.”
Pastor Williams and his wife Felicia
That’s exactly what it is.
have lived all over the world, growing
“Prayer, to me, is my highest calling,”
their path to creating Prayer City. Pastor
said Pastor Williams Areloegbe, a native
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and joining churches and missions, on Williams emphasizes that this is not a
photography by Dynamic Vision Photography
A
s you drive down Hilltop toward Guyer High School, there is a new building with a
church, though they have a service on
in psychology, material things, or a
there is a service that focuses on prayer.
conjunction with other churches to focus
fortune in the music industry. None
have a 3pm Sunday prayer deliverance
Sunday mornings. He wants to work in on the power of prayer.
“We want people from all over the world
gym. He himself was seeking fame and of these things gets to the root of the problem. Prayer does.
Starting in August, Prayer City will also service, which consists of a worship
service, prayer, and one-on-one prayer
coming in and, if you want, we will pray
time where visitors may come and go
to create a nation of spiritual warriors,
also says that anytime groups want to
with you,” said Pastor Williams. “We want
throughout the service. Pastor Williams
teaching them a whole new way to pray
come and pray, they are welcome.
that gets results.”
“If you ask me what is my greatest
strength, it is hearing the voice of the
Pastor Williams grew up the son of a
Pastor but his life took a rocky turn into the
word,” said Pastor Williams. “God requires
music business when he went to Germany
complete trust and confidence in Him.”
to study medicine. All he had known
Pastor Williams talked about the divisions
was the church, and being sheltered he
we are experiencing across the globe and
wanted to experience other cultures and life outside the church. He described himself as a wild guy lost without
“How to take control of your life is not
circumstances, he was saved again three
prayer,” said Pastor Williams. “I learned to
Christ. Through a set of supernatural
about religion, it’s the Word of God in
years later. He left the music industry and
pray with confidence and I see results.”
gave God all that he had.
Pastor Williams discussed how so many people are seeking what they want
Prayer City has a service on Sunday
morning at 10:30 a.m. that is open to all. The first Saturday of every month
believes that the Bible is the surest thing in the whole universe. The Word is what
connects us, and building a center where everyone can pray together is the vision for Prayer City.
“There is so much that divides us in this
nation,” said Pastor Williams. “Prayer is what unites us.”
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Lifestyle | Gardening
Fire Pit: Adding that fire pit area creates a
IT’S GETTING HOT OUT HERE... 3. Are you looking for dining space or more casual sitting areas OR both?
people want to build this new outdoor space. HOW DO I FIT EVERYTHING I
WANT INTO THE SPACE I HAVE?? This is where hiring a “patio designer” and not just “patio builder” comes into play. Here are a couple things your designer will be looking for: 1. How many people will be on the patio at a time and how much turf or bed space are you willing to lose? 2. What exposure does the back of the house have and what are the light requirements on the bordering interior rooms? 24 | ARGYLE LIVING
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a patio helps people to relax. Seating: Stone seat walls are a great solution to limited seating. Taking up about 1/3 of the space of a standard chair and costing half as much, they are a great way conserve space and money.
5. What is going to be the feature of the patio? Fireplace, BBQ/kitchen, relaxing seating or fire pit?
insured contractor with a portfolio that
paying for.
pressing questions we hear when
that being able to enjoy different areas on
Make sure to use a locally bonded and
Bar Top: Extending the counter/grill backsplash into a bar top not only conserves space but also gives twice the usage out of something you’re already
et’s talk about patios and the most
people to gather and converse. We find
4. Is this an all-weather patio?
WHAT ARE THE PATIO OPTIONS TO CONSIDER?
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destination other than an eating area for
matches the quality and scope of work you want. Let the right contractor guide you and you should end up with a great space to enjoy for many years.
by PJ Kratohvil of Complete Solutions completesolutionsdfw.com
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Lifestyle
Learning All The Right Moves
by Susan Neuhalfen
I
n a town that’s as sports-oriented as Argyle is, it’s hard to believe the popularity of chess. A big part of that popularity is the Chess Coach, Michael Ball, a counselor at Hilltop Elementary. Every summer, he holds Kingdom Chess Camp to help kids sharpen their game of chess. Held at Argyle United Methodist Church, Kingdom Chess Camp is in its 7th
including Bughouse, which is doubles for
Chess. All kids attending received a camp t-shirt, chess study guide and a hot lunch. Here are the top five scorers for the latest Kingdom Chess Camp: 1. Tristan Ball 2. Isaiah Graham
year with three sessions each summer.
3. Morgan Bradford
Kingdom Chess Camp is open to anyone entering grades 2-9. They play by the Swiss system, which consists of five rounds of play with no eliminations. Even if a player loses, he or she plays in the next round. Each player earns one point for a win, half a point for a draw and zero points for a loss. The player with the most points at the end of the five rounds is the winner.
4. Elisha Graham
Each session focuses on different parts of the game. The kids work on strategies and tactics such as forks, pins and skewers. They also play variations of games
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5. Ryan Edwards Kingdom Chess Camp still has one session left with a few openings from July 17-21. To enroll, email kingdomchesscamp@ gmail.com.
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Wave Is Direct Primary Care
Yourself
of the Future?
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by Susan Neuhalfen
the
GET MEDS
ith medical insurance becoming harder to navigate (and afford), doctors are scrambling to find new ways to provide quality healthcare for their patients. One of the newest ways to do this is a medical model called Direct Primary Care.
Direct Primary Care is medical care
now because she isn’t under the same
charge patients a monthly fee that
of patients per day as she was with
without insurance. DPC facilities
covers different services. For some, a monthly fee covers any and all visits and consultations, even over the phone. For others, it also includes lab and blood work. DPC facilities do not have to answer to insurance companies,
so many of the same the rules
pressure to see a certain amount insurance companies.
“I don’t need a huge staff because
scheduling is simple and
we don’t have to hassle
“From a financial standpoint we save money and the level of care is ten times better than with insurance for three kids,” said Phil
don’t apply.
Argyle Family Medicine
is a DPC facility. Dr. Becky
Gomez said that she schedules an
hour for her patient appointments
with insurance,”
said Dr. Gomez,
an internist and
Argyle resident.
“They can call for
consultation over
the phone which,
with insurance,
would need to be an
in-patient visit.”
The simple fact is that insurance
companies don’t pay doctors unless
they actually SEE the patient. That’s why a doctor won’t diagnose over the phone or just write a prescription without first seeing a patient. Also, insurance dictates that doctors see a particular number of patients within a certain amount of time, so hour-long appointments just aren’t feasible. For the most part, Direct Primary Care is about wellness and preventative medicine. Doctors like Gomez also provide minor procedures and handle chronic disease management such as diabetes. Argyle resident Phil Loftis and his wife are both small business owners. They, along with their three kids, are all patients at Argyle Family Medicine.
Like most, his insurance coverage
has doubled in price but has become virtually unusable.
“From a financial standpoint we save
money and the level of care is ten times better than with insurance for three
kids,” said Phil who owns Sigma Signs.
“Insurance is there in case of a catastrophe but it’s extremely convenient to go
through Becky (Dr. Gomez) for our regular family needs.”
DPC patients still need health insurance to cover hospital emergencies and to meet the Affordable Care Act criteria. Since
photo courtesy of Dr. Becky Gomez
ACA was enacted, catastrophic insurance (high deductible, used only in case of
emergency) is not as affordable as it used to be.
The argument against DPC is that patients will forgo insurance altogether especially those who are younger and don’t get sick often. The problem comes when
something bad does happen and not only
will they owe the medical bills, but
the government will fine them for not having insurance.
The other concern is that the more doctors turn to DPC, the less doctors there will be to fill the insurance gap. With insurance,
well over 60% of doctor’s office costs are
administrative, which is why DPC doctors can survive on the monthly cost alone. Many of the DPC doctors say that they
don’t make as much money, but the trade off is worth it.
“Insurance is getting so hard to deal with as a doctor,” said Gomez. “It makes it hard to focus on the patient when so much of your time is spent with paperwork.” DPC is growing in the North Texas area and facilities are popping up in Frisco and Roanoke with another to soon open in Flower Mound. It’s whether patients find the additional cost worthwhile that will determine its survival. “Having insurance doesn’t necessarily mean you have healthcare,” said Gomez. July 2017 | ARGYLE LIVING | 31
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Yourself | Dentistry
in which subgingival bacteria causes inflammation that results in the loss of the bone around teeth that cannot be
Your Back to School Dental Education
restored. Simple flossing once a day to remove the initial biofilm will prevent this cascade of events.
What kind of toothpaste should I use?
Toothpaste acts as a lubricant to break up bacteria that attaches to your enamel. It also lowers the acidity which prevents bacteria from proliferating. A good toothpaste is one that is not too
I
t’s back to school for all those little kiddos, and I always get a kick out of the responses I get when conversing
with my pediatric patients about their day at school. From what I have gathered over the years, the overwhelming favorite subject is “lunch”, the favorite game played at recess is “I don’t know”, and the most common newly learned topic for the day is “nothing”. With this amount of enthusiasm, I am always pleased to remind them how nice it is of their dentist to get them out of school. Joking aside, back to school is a good time to remind us all of the importance of education. The single most important aspect of my role as your dentist is to educate you on oral health. So here are a few quick dental education points that I most frequently explain:
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At what age should your child start dental appointments?
The American Academy of Pediatric
Dentistry recommends children seeing their dentist as early as one year old or at the sign of their first tooth. This is not only important to get a baseline on the child’s dental development, but also to educate parents on good oral hygiene and nutritional habits as a preventative measure against tooth decay.
Why is it important to floss?
abrasive, but still helps to remove plaque. Toothpaste with fluoride will help build enamel in areas that have demineralized from plaque and acid.
How often should I see my dentist?
This is actually answered on an individual basis. Depending on your oral health, the recommended 6 month cleanings may not be sufficient. Some patients require 3 or 4 month recalls to maintain good oral health. The best way to determine your optimal visits is to ask your dentist.
The easy answer to this is to prevent
Enjoy these tidbits of education as you
brushing, bacteria in the mouth can
learning and happy smiling!
gum disease. In around 14 hours after
get the school year started. Enjoy all that
start as a biofilm along the gumline and ultimately inflame the gums causing
gingivitis. Progressive infiltration and hardening of bacteria beneath the
gumline results in periodontal disease
by Dr. Matt who is a practicing dentist and owner of Country Lakes Family Dental www.CountryLakesDental.com
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Yourself | Edit This
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hether you're an avid reader of my monthly column or reading for the first time, I thought I'd remind everyone what we do here at Edit This, www.edit-this-npsteve.com.
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Yourself | Nutrition
Pickled Foods Dear Annette :
I hear pickling foods is a very healthy thing to do. Why is that?
Pickling served that purpose. Some
cultures even pickled fish and beef. Through the power of observation,
Many processed pickles are made with extreme heat which kills all the good
bacteria and enzymes. Stores like Whole
cultures realized that pickled food was
Foods are careful to bring in only pickled
4000 years is usually a good thing.
the science behind it. Pickling uses
so that they retain the health benefits.
first pickling was in India around 4000
cellulose fiber of plants and
some form of fermentation or pickling in
digest. In the process
all throughout Asia you can find pickled
bacteria, enzymes,
cucumber pickles. In India, pickled mango
probiotics are created.
Dear Reader :
Anything that has been around for over
also good for health . We now know
Pickling is truly that old. Apparently the
fermentation to break down the
years ago. Almost every culture has
make them easier to
their cuisine. The Koreans have kimchi,
of fermentation good
ginger. Europeans made sauerkraut and
antioxidants and
is a popular side. Cultures pickled food
These are all vital to a
or way to keep the bounty of a harvest.
of our immune system
to preserve it. There were no freezers
good gut biome. 70%
Home pickling is easy and a great way to preserve all the goodness of summer vegetables and fruit.
is in our gut biome. What
way to have lots of fun
pickled items in your pantry during the
winter months to give meals, appetizers, or cheese trays a little
variation and fun. Most
importantly, they keep
you healthy and feeling
energetic during the winter
eating these foods kept them from
months when you need a good gut biome
being sick as often.
to kill off those flu and cold bugs!
Home pickling is easy and a great
Pickling is easy and there are several
way to preserve all the goodness of summer vegetables and fruit. Yes, pickled fruit can make an interesting side to have on a
cheese tray or with grilled meat or chicken. Most pickled foods start
with vinegar, salt and spice. Some
pickling recipe books available even
at stores like Target where you can buy
pickling supplies. It can be a fun summer
project with kids on a hot day. When kids
help prepare things, they want to eat them
- creating perfect items for school lunches.
use sugars. Like most things that
Here are two great links to check out to
way. Pickled foods are meant as
Remember almost anything can be pickled.
are good for us, a little goes a long
really condiments with our meals.
Too much pickled foods can irritate the stomach for some people
and raise sodium levels. A little
pickled food with a meal just helps
digestion and can help the integrity of our gut biome.
Be wary of store bought pickled
items. Read the labels as many are
extremely high in sodium and sugar.
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Home pickling is actually a
very easy and inexpensive
cultures observed was that
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items that have not been over processed,
learn more about pickling this summer. www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-dill-picklescooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-193350
www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/how-to/article/ how-to-pickle
Sincerely Yours, Annette Doody
Savory Bistro Owner & Wellness Coach
www.thesavoryteam.com