MARCH 2017
GETTING A
RUNNING START
PAINTING THE
TOWN OUT WITH
THE OLD
This is
NOT HER FIRST RODEO
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BY EXAMPLE
f you were asked at this moment to give an example of three great leaders, whom would you choose?
Right now I’m sure you’re
thinking about Presidents,
business owners, civil
right activists and world
Williams who inspires students to learn
about science and make changes in our world through knowledge; and people
like Leigh Ann Artho, who manages the
leaders. The truth is, we are
all leaders in some capacity--leaders
in our churches, our homes, our schools and our businesses. Children learn
about leadership from their parents and
other adults in their lives. So what are we teaching them?
lives of 10 people, including 8 children
under the age of thirteen and always has
a smile on her face and a positive attitude (God bless her).
I have noticed that my child carries
some of my bad habits. I also hear him
mimic some of my talk, both good and
In this political climate, it’s hard to be
proud of the behavior of some adults.
Those who preach “tolerance” seem to be the least likely to practice it. Celebrities
and politicians alike have taught us that there are no consequences for your
bad. It takes years to undo the damage of negative behavior and if that is what
we model, that is what our children will
copy. It’s even harder to change our own behavior, but in some cases we must.
actions if you have enough money – or
Ask yourself today what example are
justice can you afford?”
friends? Is your glass half full or half
as my husband likes to say, “How much We can’t place our children in a bubble (thanks to the internet) nor should we.
you setting for your child and his or her empty? If you’re frustrated by your child’s behavior, what are you modeling?
We need to lead by example. I’ve seen
This great community of Argyle is
Building 100, Ste. 101
Argyle who do just that and I work hard to
work together to make it the best it can
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of Troop 99 who teaches young scouts to
with the man in the mirror,” (or, in my case,
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some pretty amazing people here in
growing by leaps and bounds, so let’s
follow their lead: people like Nick DiSibio
be. As Michael Jackson sang, “I’m starting
be tomorrow’s leaders; people like Brenda
the woman).
Sincerly, Susan Neuhalfen
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
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08
On the Cover is Paige Fritz
FEATURED: This is Not Her First Rodeo
YOURSELF
LIFESTYLE
12 Nutrition with Savory Bistro
30 Out with the Old
14 Makeover of the Month 16 Dentistry with Dr. Matt
FAMILY
32 Gardening with Complete Solutions
11 Painting the Town with
29 Argyle Eagles Primed for Season
24
Will be in This Spring
22 LC Baseball Starting Over
26 Summer Sleep-Away Camps
See what milestones your child should be at
36 Bright Tropical Florals & Tassels
Business Spotlight
25 Edit This with Steve Gamel
Getting a Running Start
35 Real Estate with The Homer Group
18 Be in the Know 24 Milestones Matter
EDITORS PICK:
Flower Mound Paint
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Getting a
Yourself
Running START by Susan Neuhalfen
R
unning has its advantages and disadvantages. On one hand, it’s hard on the body. It jars joints and causes tight hamstrings. On the other hand, it’s a very quick way to lose weight and a great motivator. It is also addictive, and once that addiction is discovered by a runner, the euphoria is unmatched. For those just starting to run, it can be intimidating. Luckily thousands before have taken the time to create the best equipment available to make learning to run easier than ever.
Here are a few first steps to make that transition to running: Couch to 5K Apps Signing up for a run is a great way to motivate yourself and there is no better motivator than a 5k (3.1 miles). Unlike a 1 mile fun run, it’s just long enough to be a challenge. There are several apps entitled “Couch to 5k” for the beginning runner. Many are free and some work better than others depending on the type of phone used. A few recommended include: Run5k, 5k Runner, C25K, 5k Coach, Total Couch to 5k. These will give the runner schedules (including makeup schedules for those runs missed), monitor running activities and motivate the runner to reach his or her goals. After accomplishing the 5k, the runner will then graduate to a general running app.
GPS Watch - Heart Monitor
specialist watch you run or walk. Runners may run on their toes, the outside of the feet, their heels…it varies, and
www.rockmyrun.com is a free app with playlists designed by DJs for perfectly timed run music.
there are shoes designed
Podcasts and books
specifically for how you run. The right
are available if
shoe can mean
you prefer
the difference
something
between
other than
sore hips
and ankles
music.
great. Stores
Zombies,
or feeling
The app
that will do
Run narrates
this include
an adventure
Run On In and
story in which
Luke’s Locker.
the runner
While you’re at
outruns hordes
it get some good,
of hungry zombies
cushy running socks.
while collecting things for
A Good Place to Run Running around the neighborhood
looking at the same houses gets boring. Finding a good trail is a great motivator.
the mission. There is also The Walk, a James Bond-type adventure story that progresses in pace with the runner.
It’s important to keep an eye on heart rate which is why a good Fitbit, Apple, Garmin or Polar watch will not only monitor heart rate it will sync with many apps to keep track of your runs.
Luckily many new neighborhoods are
Find a Mate
than the neighbor’s house. Also there are
To take running in a more social direction,
“running trails near me” and there will be
area, most are free or minimal cost. There
For a more accurate reading, there are watches that come with a heart rate monitor that straps around the upper torso.
doesn’t work, others will.
There are also headphones with heart monitoring including Jabra Sport Pulse and Bragi Dash, but they aren’t cheap, ranging from $150 to $250.
The Right Shoes Don’t just go to a shoe outlet and buy a comfortable running shoe. Go to a shoe store that specializes in running shoes. Let the
building these trails with better scenery many parks around with trails. Google
plenty. Also, don’t get discouraged. If one
there are plenty of running clubs in the are even some that meet at local bars and after a run have some pasta and a pint. Some local clubs include the North Texas
Take Your Mind Off It The point of listening to something is to
take your mind off the run and put it into a positive state. Design a playlist with songs that mimic the
beats per minute (BPM) of the run. There are several websites that will help
determine the
beats per minute and help find
Striders and Denton Area Running Club. Search the internet and find one that fits your style. There are plenty of other hacks out there to make running easier. Start with these basics and then work into exactly what is needed to make running a great go-to sport that fits your schedule. Remember, it’s never too late to start a great new habit like running.
songs that fit that
timing or push you
to go faster.www.
bpmdatabase.com
or www.songbpm.com
are just two examples.
Two members of our art team, Liz and Caroline, are enjoying the Zombies, Run app.
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PAINTING THE TOWN by Susan Neuhalfen
Spring is well on its way in north Texas and it’s time to give the house a fresh coat of paint…literally.
B
efore you go shopping around for paint at the hardware store, Flower Mound Paint, which carries Benjamin Moore Paint, is ready to help with fresh ideas. Not only will you get the highest quality paint available on the market. You’ll get exceptional customer service as well. “We view ourselves as a concierge service,” said owner Robert Marshall. “It’s not about selling paint, it’s about selling the right paint for the right project and seeing it through with the client.”
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“I can teach paint, but I can’t teach someone to care,” said Glover. “Some companies get too big and spend too much time on the big jobs. We make sure we have plenty of people to take the time and give each customer the care they deserve.” The store is consumer-friendly, designerfriendly and contractor-friendly. There is a private area for designers to meet with their clients. Customers have a beverage while perusing idea books and samples together. Marshall also makes sure the client remains with the same employee throughout the experience in order to see the project through from start to finish.
“We’ll sit with the customer and make the process easier,” said Marshall. “We have so many colors and products and that it can be overwhelming. We know the questions to ask and we can get the customer exactly what he or she is looking for.” The Benjamin Moore product is extraordinary. They have the best chemists in the industry developing premium paint and stain products so if you’re looking for the lowest price, this probably isn’t your store. Don’t misunderstand, their paint is reasonably priced and you will save money and time by not having to put several coats of paint on the same wall. Also, the color will last so you won’t be painting again next year. Marshall is most proud of the team they have built. They look for people with a high aptitude, to absorb all of the information that’s thrown at them. They also have to have a creative mindset—concept thinkers, not linear thinkers. Every day they play with different textures and techniques to feed their creative side, while Marshall teaches them the business side. “My commitment to my employees is this: if you are all in, I’ll teach you how to run a business,” said Marshall. Marshall has spent his life building enterprises on creativity and customer service so the transition from restaurants to a paint store, is not a stretch. “I love this business because I get to scratch both of those itches, so to speak,” said Marshall. “Customer service and creativity don’t change, as long as you believe in the product. And I really believe in the product.” MARCH 2017 | ARGYLE LIVING | 11
Spring Yourself: Nutrition Yourself
Keeping the
D
in Your Step
ear Annette: Spring is coming and I would like to have more energy to enjoy it. What would give me a good energy boost? Dear Reader: Good for you for striving for optimal health and energy. There are two ways to approach this: • Take away things that steal energy • Add things to spark energy Sounds easy and simple enough but how do we do this? Top five things that rob us of energy: • A poor diet is the number one culprit. Sugar can give us a high for a short period but then drops us like a rock. • Movement is vital for energy. • Sleep is how we rebuild to have energy. Plan on 7-8 hours per night. • Clutter robs us of energy. Getting rid of clutter around us reduces stress. An uncluttered home, car, and
work space help many people feel
less stressed and increases energy. • Negative emotions can certainly
rob us of energy. We cannot digest our food properly when we harbor emotions such as anger
shellfish can be the some of the best sources for minerals from your diet. • Daily walk can be a huge energy booster. Movement is key to energy. • Water is a must for energy. Start each day with some lemon and water. Try drinking a glass of water every three hours throughout the day. • Relaxation gives us energy. Find a little time to relax especially before meals. • Gratitude is vital for energy. Starting each day being grateful for simple things in your life gives you energy. It is also key to proper digestion and absorption of nutrients.
or resentment.
What are the top five things we can add for energy? • Minerals are the spark plugs for the body. Nuts, seeds, grains, beans,
Sincerely Yours, Annette Doody
Savory Bistro Owner & Wellness Coach
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Yourself
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Yourself
Argyle Education Foundation
ANNUAL GALA AT
ROBSON RANCH
Argyle Education Foundation hosted its annual gala at Robson Ranch on Saturday, March 4. There was dinner, live music and dancing as well as a live and silent auction. The Argyle Education Foundation generates financial resources through grants, donations and fundraisers to invest in above and beyond teachers not otherwise funded by the district.
photography by Illustrative Depictions
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Yourself: Dentistry
ATHLETIC MOUTH GUARDS Can Protect Your Teeth From A
STRIKE OUT
W
hen it comes to sports and exercise, we usually don’t immediately associate all things athletic with dentistry, but protecting your teeth while working out will ensure a winning smile.
Since the mid 1990’s, the American Dental Association has made great efforts to raise awareness on the importance of using athletic mouth guards to reduce the risk of sport-related dental injuries. The key is recognizing not only when it is important to use mouth guards, but using the correct type of guard. A proper mouth guard fits well. It is comfortable, resilient, tear
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resistant, easy to clean and should not restrict breathing or speech.
Of course, there are many types of mouth
guards depending on the type of exercise
impact exercise like running, weight training or aerobics can cause grinding or the occasional “chattering” of teeth that can cause long term wear and fracturing of teeth. In these situations, a non-bulky mouthpiece is available that can be worn on the lower teeth to keep the teeth from touching and is easily concealed. Both types of guards may incorporate bite pads that help distribute force further protecting the teeth from impact. The ideal mouth guard is one that is sturdy and a custom fit. Your dentist can provide you with a mouth guard that not only fits you, but fits your personality with personalized logos and designs. This spring, make sure to keep your teeth in first place with a winning mouth guard and happy smiling!
you are employing. The obvious choice for high impact sports like football,
basketball, wrestling, or boxing is a full
coverage athletic mouth guard. However, what you may not know is that even low
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KNOW
Be in the
Family
INSIDE COMMUNITY
ARGYLE EASTER EGG HUNT The third annual Argyle Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Argyle High School on Saturday, April 8 from 10am-1pm. There will be food trucks, entertainment, vendors, bounce houses and over 10,000 eggs hidden. Last year over 1500 were in attendance and a bigger crowd is expected this year. Admission is free. Those interested in volunteering should contact Angie Manglaris at Argyle Town Hall 940.464.7273.
ARGYLE SPRING CLEAN UP
Bartonville residents should save the date for the annual Spring Clean Up & Recycling Day on April 8 at the Lantana Fellowship Church on Saturday, April 8. Residents may dispose of furniture, fencing wire and yard waste, as well as computer monitors, lawn equipment and more. There will also be paper shredding available as well as a Goodwill donation truck. Hazardous waste will only be accepted by appointment only so please contact the Bartonville Town Hall to do so.
ARGYLE SPRING CLEAN UP
ADOPT-A-SPOT AGREEMENT
The annual Argyle Spring Clean Up is on Saturday,
Keep Argyle Beautiful is looking for citizens to adopt
April 22 from 8am until 11am at Argyle Town Hall.
Bring your hazardous household waste, old electronics, old tires (no more than four per household) and white goods (freon must be removed) for proper disposal. This is open to Argyle residents only and you must bring proof of residency.
a roadway or area in Argyle that currently isn’t being maintained. “Adopt-A-Spot” is a voluntary program to involve citizens in maintaining and beautifying Argyle. If you’re interested in adopting a spot, go to www.keepargylebeautiful.com for more information.
INSIDE EDUCATION AHS GIRLS BASKETBALL WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Argyle High School Girls Basketball team captured their
third consecutive State Championship Title on March 4 at the
Alamodome in San Antonio when they beat Liberty Hill 40-30.
The Class 4A Girls Basketball UIL State Final game was a rematch of last year’s same teams when Argyle won again in a low
ARGYLE
ISD EVENTS
scoring game. Senior Vivian Gray earned MVP honors for the championship game.
BOND ELECTION FOR ARGYLE SCHOOLS
CONGRATS Lady Eagles
A presentation was made on behalf of The Argyle ISD Facilities/ Bond Committee. The bond will be for $166 million and will include the following: 2 new elementary schools, an addition at the current high school of 12 classrooms; renovation of parts of the high school including the restrooms, kitchen area, and HVAC; phase 2 of the current middle school that will transform it into a high school; and a new transportation and administration center. The school board voted to hold a bond election in May.
Argyle High School Prom Starry Night
UPGRADES DUE IN MAY
They won their 3rd straight State title
April 1st at 8:30pm
LIBERTY
CHRISTIAN
SENIOR NAMED NATIONAL MERIT
STUDENTS AT SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced Liberty Christian senior Kelsey Hovanetz (pictured above) as a National Merit Finalist.
Congratulations to the following Liberty Christian students who competed at the Regional Science Olympiad at North Lake College in Irving:
National Merit Scholarship winners of 2017 will be announced in four nationwide news releases beginning in April and concluding in July. Hovanetz plans to attend the University of Oklahoma in the fall.
Jax Porter and Henry Robinson: 4th
Garett McWhirter and Arnold Xu: 2nd
Henry Dickman and Henry Robinson: 4th Austin Graves and Lilly Smith, 3rd
Emerson Robbins and Lilly Smith, 4th
Henry Dickman and Nathan Kosub, 4th
EVENTS Cheer Tryouts
March 25th 9am -2pm at the Competition Gym
Good Friday
April 14th No Classes
Real Moms Breakfast
April 21st 8:30 -9:30am in the Navy Room
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This is
NOT HER FIRST RODEO by Susan Neuhalfen
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T
o see Paige Fritz, you’d think she was high-strung, high maintenance and high society. The truth is, she’s laid back, country and one tough, smart and knowledgeable lady.
My Mother
DIDN’T Want Us To Ride,
“I am blunt,” laughs Paige. “The people in the office tell me I have a dry sense of humor. You’re pretty hard pressed to offend me.”
TO BE CLEAN
Paige is a real estate agent with Newland Real Estate. Though she loves selling residential real estate, her expertise is in farm and acreage properties.
I’ve Been In
“I grew up on a horse farm. My grandfather had horses, my father had horses and I married a horse trainer,” said Paige. “I spent most of my life in an arena.”
SHE WANTED US
and WELL EDUCATED.
THE DIRT EVER SINCE
In fact, Paige’s husband, J.B., used to ride horses for her grandfather though she didn’t know him then. Despite being around horses and rodeos her whole life, she herself didn’t ride until recently. “My mother didn’t want us to ride, she wanted us to be clean and well educated,” said Paige. “I’ve been in the dirt ever since.” As a matter of fact, Paige taught herself to ride so that she could help her husband, but that’s just like her. She grew up “kind of hard” as she says, very independent and bold, which is one of the many traits that has made her such a great realtor. If her clients need anything, she’s available. She takes care of every detail any time of the day or night. “I don’t want my clients to think that I’m not on it. I get everything done,” said Paige. “My clients know they can text, call or contact me ANYTIME.” So with her rodeo background, just how in the world did she end up in real estate? “People would come to the house to see our horses and they’d talk to us about moving to the area. They were always asking for a realtor referral,” said Paige. “The truth is, I knew the area better than anyone and I certainly know the ends and outs of owning a farm, so I thought why shouldn’t I be the one helping these people?”
She knows all the questions to ask, and all of the information to gather from her clients looking to make a big move to North Texas. She needs to know information like what do they plan to do with the property -- run an operation or a breeding facility? Do they need an arena or just a barn? How many acres they need can depend on how many head of cattle, what kind of cattle and are any of them pregnant? These are questions that you’re typical realtor isn’t going to ask. “When my husband and I bought our first farm we didn’t have a clue what we’d signed,” said Paige. “Now I know all of the rules, the paperwork, the ins and outs of the business. It’s complicated, but it helps to have all of the experience that I do.” It also helps that she works with a brokerage that specializes in acreage. They all help each other and they all succeed together. “I absolutely love working at Newland Real Estate,” she smiles. “Everyone here is great.” Funny enough, though, the thing she’s enjoyed the most about her profession is showing residential homes. “I think you always want what you don’t have,” said Paige. “I’ve never lived in a subdivision before and I just love seeing all the new houses going up and all of the great new features.” When she’s not showing houses, she and her husband and two children can usually be found in the arena, showing their horses, visiting with the other members of their “rodeo family” and loving life in North Texas. Chloe is six and Jasper is five. Chloe is the big sister and very responsible though somewhat bold in her own right. Jasper, like his mother, knows no fear and there appears to be no end in sight to what he and his sister will try to conquer next. One thing is for sure, J.B. and Paige aren’t pushing the kids to ride. “We’ll let them decide,” said Paige. “When I was their age I didn’t know I’d be selling real estate, but I love my day from start to finish. That’s all I can hope for them.” MARCH 2017 | ARGYLE LIVING | 21
Family
Liberty Christian Baseball
STARTING OVER
With New, Talented Faces – Again by Steve Gamel
Most programs would be very inconsistent under those circumstances, but the Warriors keep finding ways to win.
I
t seems as if lately the story surrounding Liberty Christian’s baseball team is the same every season: more than a handful
of starters are lost to graduation, and a
new crop of talent is forced to step in and learn on the fly.
Most programs would be very inconsistent under those circumstances, but the Warriors keep finding ways to win.
Liberty Christian is off to another solid start in 2017, and with the district
schedule now underway, the Warriors
“This is back-to-back seasons of having
McMann. Bump Peaden, who was injured
time,” Liberty Christian head coach Johnny
alongside Cale Hundley. Kevin House,
quickly, and we’re hoping this year’s team
replace Taylor Barber at catcher since he
senior starters who are starting for the first Isom said. “Last year’s team figured it out
who moved in from Dallas Jesuit, will
does the same.”
has graduated.
Isom couldn’t be more correct. The
Dawson Barr, Nathan Artt, Brayden
having to replace 14 seniors from the
some depth at pitcher, Isom said.
Warriors won 30 games last year despite
Dragoo and Evan Davis should create
2015 squad. Isom had just four returning
That may sound like too many new faces,
starters last year, but won seven more games than the previous year.
expect another deep run in the TAPPS
Leading this year’s charge is the junior trio
state tournament a year ago.
Landon Munday and third baseman Corey
playoffs after falling one win shy of the
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all of last season, is a welcome addition
of centerfielder Kason Howell, shortstop
but Isom isn’t fazed.
“They just have to learn the speed of the game on the varsity level,” Isom said. “I
feel like we have the pieces to do it. I can say that and mean it every single year.”
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MILESTONES MATTER
W
hile most children meet milestones around a certain age, some may take longer to reach them. If you ever have any questions about your child’s development, it is always good to talk to your pediatrician. Trust your instincts and ask questions. Talk with a professional and do not compare your children to other children. There is a ‘range’ of ‘normal’ development and then there are times to be concerned. Establish a good relationship with your pediatrician and their staff and always ask questions and address concerns. Well child checks are frequent from birth to 5 years and yearly beyond that. Maintain these regular visits and please schedule visits any time there is something that seems abnormal, delayed, or odd to you as a parent. 10 Abbreviated Physical, Social, Emotional & Cognitive Milestones to Watch for as Your Child Grows:
• By 6 months: Likes to look at themselves in the mirror and brings objects to mouth. Making more vowel sounds.
• By 3 years: Is able to dress themselves and completes puzzles with three or four pieces. Speech is understood by 75% of strangers.
• By 9 months: Has favorite toys and picks up small items between the thumb and forefinger. Has a few consonant sounds.
• By 4 years: Is able to tell the difference between real and makebelieve and predicts what is going to happen next in a book. Speech is understood by 100% of strangers.
• Around 12 months: Puts out arm or leg to help with dressing and follows simple directions. Has mama and dada and maybe 1-2 other words. • At 18 months: Explores alone if a parent is nearby and points to a body part when asked. Rapidly gaining words and mimicking activities and sounds.
• By 5 years: Wants to be like his or her friends and is able to draw a person with six body parts. Enjoy watching your children learn and grow and do not wait to address problems in development or behavior
• By 2 years: Gets excited to see other children and begins sorting shapes and colors. Combines 2 words.
• By 2 months: Tries to look at his or her parent and pays attention to faces. Makes eye contact. • By 4 months: Copies facial movements, such as smiling or frowning, and responds to affection. Coos and maybe laughs.
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20 WORDS
THAT AREN’T SPELLED Like They Sound
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e were having a little gettogether on Saturday night when a friend offered everyone some Cordial Cherries for dessert. Of course, I didn't eat any because I ate too much of everything else ... but that's really beside the point. I just remember asking what the heck is a cordial cherry? Furthermore, who even came up with the spelling of that word? It's not even pronounced the same way. We all had a good laugh about it, with most of us purposely mispronouncing the word throughout the rest of the evening. Basically, grown-ups acting like idiots.
The point of today's article is that "cordial" isn't the only word in the English language that seems to defy all spelling rules. Words like "facade" or "gnat" simply don't make sense. The only reason I know how to spell and pronounce bologna is because of that old Oscar Mayer commercial from 1973. Even the best spellers can be tripped up by the inconsistencies of English spelling. I’m sure after you’ve read through this list, you’ll probably think of 20 or 30 more crazy words that aren’t spelled like they sound. They’re all around us. Seriously stop, English Language. You’re confusing everyone!
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Below are 20 more words that aren't spelled like they sound. •
Asthma
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Knife
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Colonel
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Rendezvous
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Lasagna
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Wednesday
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Arkansas
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Salmon
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Sword
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Corps
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Phlegm
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Champagne
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Potpourri
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Tuscon
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Hors d'oeuvres
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Subtle
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Island
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Lingerie
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Knight
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Rapport
by Steve Gamel Edit This 469.360.3611 www.edit-this-npsteve.com
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Family
Summer Sleep-Away Camps That Are
WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE by Susan Neuhalfen
I
t’s time to start planning for summer and in addition to the family vacation, it may be time to start sending the kids to sleep-away camp. It could mean a little R&R for you and a little responsibility lesson for them. Here are some sleep away camps within driving distance that offer various adventures for your kids. All of these camps listed are co-ed and not sport or tech specific (though there are plenty of those, too).
Camp Champions - Marble Falls, TX campchampions.com
Character building camp for kids ages
6-18 on the shores of Lake LBJ. Over 30
activities available including archery, rock climbing, ropes and waterskiing.
Camp Cho-Yeah - Livingston, TX cho-yeh.org
Christian-based camp for kids ages 6-16. Activities include paint ball, zip lines,
archery, riflery and wake boarding. 1-2 week camps available.
Camp Kiowa - Gainsville, TX campkiowa.com
Camp that teaches about joy and integrity with lots of activities available for kids
ages 6-17. Activities include swimming, culinary arts, paintball, marksmanship,
Lego Mindstorms, survival skills, science, woodworking, horsemanship and more. Camps ranging from 1 week to 6 weeks available with discounts for siblings and friends.
Camp Lonehollow - Hunt, TX Located in the Hill Country, Camp
Lonehollow prides itself on teaching skill
and character to kids ages 7-16. They have a 1-3 staff to camper ratio and 1, 2 and
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activities include baseball, archery,
basketball, crafts, cooking, horseback
riding, performing arts, sailing and more.
Camp Longhorn - Burnet, TX camplonghorn.com
Located on Inks Lake, this confidence
building camp emphasizes participation instead of competition. Three separate camp areas with 2-3 week camps
available. Activities include sailing,
waterskiing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, horseback riding and more.
Lone Star Leadership Academy educationinaction.org
For outstanding 4th-8th graders, participants travel to:
Dallas/Fort Worth (4th-6th graders) Austin/San Antonio (5th-7th graders) Houston/Galveston (6th-8th graders)
Pine Cove - Tyler, TX, Columbus, TX pinecove.com
A Christian-based camp for 2nd-12th
grades that is located in both Tyler, TX
and Columbus, TX. They also have Camp in the City, a day camp program held in area churches all over Texas as well as
other states. Activities include paintball,
wake boarding horseback riding, dancing, ropes courses and more.
Sky Ranch - Van, TX skyranch.org
Christian-based camp for Kindergarten
through 9th graders. Many area schools visit this camp during the year and the
kids love it. Activities include swimming, rappelling, horseback riding, zip lines, water slides and more.
Texas A&M University Sea Camp Adventures - Galveston, TX
Students visit significant Texas sites while
tamug.edu/seacamp
skills for a week. In order to participate,
adventure camp where kids learn
having fun and developing leadership
This is a serious hands-on marine
a student must maintain an overall
marine biology, marine science,
average of 85 or higher and receive
a recommendation from an educator. Interested applicants should print an
application and take it to a teacher to add the recommendation. Deadlines are fast approaching and camps fill fast.
coastal photography, vet-med, marine
engineering and more. Overnight camps for ages 10-18 & day camps for ages
4-11. Though most camps are located in
Galveston, there are also camps in the Hill Country and Costa Rica.
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Family
Argyle Eagles
PRIMED For Dominant Season Baseball:
A
by Steve Gamel
rgyle baseball coach Ricky Griffin recently joked that he should just get out of his players’ way.
“These guys have a plan to get back to
Austin,” said Griffin, whose team won the 2015 title before last year’s loss in the
region final. “They know they have a good team – instead of one-third of the team having experience, they all do.”
Four freshman started for the Eagles in 2016 – and they’re all back.
The now sophomores include Brenden Dixon, a sophomore second basemen
who is already committed to Texas, left
fielder Dillon Carter, who committed to
TCU in August, and Oklahoma commits
He’s obviously not going to do that, but
and twin brothers Preston and Austin King.
it’s clear the longtime Eagles’ skipper
Rounding out the list of returning starters
might not have to do much coaching for a team that has practically everyone back from last year’s near miss at a state tournament berth. Argyle is loaded in every facet of the game. Griffin knows it, and expectations are sky high.
in the field are third baseman Gage
Campbell, shortstop Seth Green and
outfielder Watson Timmons. Newcomer Hayden Clearman has also stepped in nicely in right field, as has sophomore Chad Ricker at catcher.
Argyle is loaded in every facet of the game. Griffin knows it, and expectations are sky high. And that’s just the beginning. Starting
pitcher Connor Mushinski returns for his third varsity season and leads a deep
pitching rotation that includes Brett Lundy and newcomers Shawn Bolin and Bryson
Hudgens. Griffin said his rotation is about nine pitchers deep for 2017.
With everyone expecting Argyle to
make a serious run toward another title, the success of this season will hinge
on how well Argyle can stay in the
moment and not look too far ahead to future opponents.
“I do think they are talented, but you know as well as I do that you can’t just play on talent alone,” Griffin said. “You can’t get
too far ahead of yourself. It’s important to
focus on every game and play each game
one at a time. We have to play every game like that.”
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Lifestyle
OUT WITH THE OLD
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by Susan Neuhalfen
ith Earth Day looming in April, it is gentle reminder to us of two things: it’s time to spring clean and it’s important to recycle those items that are no longer needed. While things like paper and plastic are easy enough to recycle, it’s the more rare items, such as electronics, that require special disposal.
Examples of household hazardous waste Paint Products
Automotive Products
Batteries
Fluorescent Lights
For Argyle residents, Republic Services will pick up many of these items, however, residents will need to call and arrange for the pickup in advance. It’s not something that is included in their recycle bins. The recycle bins are for paper, plastic and glass items, all of which should be cleaned beforehand. There is also an opportunity for Argyle residents to dispose of these items at Spring Clean Up on April 22 8am-11am at Argyle Town Hall. They will take electronic waste, hazardous household waste, household white goods (freon must be removed) and tires (no more than four per household). There will also be document shredding available. Bring ID and a utility bill as proof of residence.
Electronics
For those of you unable to make these events, areas such as Computer Crushers, Junk Kink of North Texas and Recycle 2 Support will take these products throughout the year. For those of you in living in Bartonville,
Fellowship on Jeter Road. You must bring a
Waste Management has a recycle by
driver’s license or utility bill upon check-in.
mail program that allows you to send batteries, CFLs and fluorescent tubes, as well as syringes and lancets to them to be properly recycled.
There is also an opportunity on March 25 for everyone in Argyle, Bartonville and surrounding areas to participate in Community Shred and Recycling Day at
Bartonville residents will also have a Spring Clean Up on Saturday, April 8 from 8am until noon. They will be disposing of paint cans, automotive fluids, pesticides,
the Bartonville Town Center from 10am until noon. They will be shredding old documents, crushing old computers and
old electronics and other items. This will
electronics and recycling all sizes of
take place at the Lantana Community
old batteries.
Chemicals
(Swimming Pool & Garden)
Household Cleaners
Tires
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Lifestyle: Gardening
It’s Time to Get Your
R
IN SPRING SHAPE
eady or not, with the Bradford pear
good idea. Consider your plant needs,
in full bloom, spring is definitely
choosing a mulch. Color typically dictates
trees starting to turn and dogwoods
upon us. We’re focusing this article on
information that should be helpful in the
sun exposure and soil conditions when
what direction people go, but there are so many other benefits to consider than
preparations of your own lawn/landscape.
just aesthetics.
Such a mild winter could have you looking
We could write 10 pages on spring
and you’re not ready to call the chemical
then you’ve probably already got a plan in
For some immediate results find a point
before you walk outside, notice everything
at a lawn full of weeds about now. If so,
landscape prep. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer
company just yet, then let’s get to work!
place. If not, get on it or call a professional
and spray post-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
mowings. As the grass starts to turn, train it to a conservative watering schedule, consistent chemicals, and mowing. It’s
simple but the consistency is KEY. Do this and you will see results.
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
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.
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is overgrown, and it’s too late to cut it back 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 Lantana and Argyle 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.
by PJ Kratohvil of Complete Solutions completesolutionsdfw.com
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Texas IS
Real Estate :Lifestyle
OFFICIALLY THE
BEST PLACE TO Invest S
o we all know how fabulous Texas is and what a great place it is to live, but now it’s official.
A recent report called Where to Invest in Housing in 2017 not only saw our very own state top of the list, but it also boasts the second most spots overall with Dallas, Fort Worth and San Antonio all making the top 20.
Forbes teamed up with Local Market Monitor, a North Carolina-based company that tracks more than 300 housing markets, to conduct the research. As well analyzing housing indicators, Local Market Monitor CEO Ingo Winzer also looked at broader growth trends, including employment levels.
Dallas has an average home price of $233,000. That’s UP 3.9% from a year ago. From Forbes.com
The positive results stem largely from
the fact that the recession and housing
crisis didn’t hit here quite as hard as other
states across the country, so we recovered quickly and strongly.
Job growth is also looking good – which is good news for everyone.
“If you are planning on making an
investment, either by buying a home or by buying a rental property, these are
really good markets,” said Winzer. “These are markets where you can make an
investment, you are probably going to get a good return and you are not taking an extraordinary risk.”
But while it’s great news for the area,
with the potential of new investment, the
increase in demand will no doubt push the prices up across the whole state.
So if you’re looking to buy then you might be best to act sooner rather than later. Give us a call now and we can discuss your needs.
by Cassandra Homer The Homer Group • 940.584.0800 TheHomerGroupTX.com
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Lifestyle “Everything we’re seeing are in bright,
BRIGHT TROPICAL
FLORALS & TASSELS Will Be “In” this Spring
by Susan Neuhalfen
W
ondering what the next big thing in fashion will be this
spring? Rebecca Grunewald
at the Palm Tree Boutique in the Denton Square said the cold-shoulder and offthe-shoulder blouses that you’ve seen all winter will continue. This look will also be in the dresses that you see. The big thing,
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floral print colors,” said Rebecca. “While the colors in the print are like the 1970s, the print is the tropical floral much like what was worn in the 1980s.” This print applies mostly to blouses and dresses which, while still off the shoulder, are free flowing. Manager Daina Byers says the length of the the dresses will be “midi”, right at our above the knee. “The style, from the cut to the print, is kind of bohemian,” said Daina. “You can top the look with a kimono-style jacket that looks great with either dresses or pants.” The icing, according to Rebecca, is the addition of tassels, pompoms and fringe to everything from blouses to earrings and shoes. Though the look began last year, they are continuing this spring in bright
however, is a trend that only some of us
and bold colors.
will remember from our childhood.
styling by: Tasia Shadden-Burns
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