Argyle Living Magazine May 2017

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MAY 2017

NEW NCAA

Legislation MISSION TRIPS Good for the Soul?

STRIKE

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Finding

WIDE SALE Open Spaces for

Direct Mailed to the Following Areas: Argyle - Canyon Falls - Harvest - Robson Ranch


SIGNIFICANT REASONS

To Act Quickly On Your Roof Insurance Claim

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iscovering significant damage to your roof can be a stressful time for most homeowners. Having to navigate the insurance claim process can require lots of follow-ups with insurance adjusters, roofing contractors, and in some cases your mortgage company.

LOOK FOR DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER A STORM Call a reputable, licensed roofing contractor to come and inspect your roof. Even if your roof looks intact from the outside, there could be significant internal

damage. Some insurance policies have stipulations on how long you can wait after the damage and still have the damage covered under your insurance policy. TAKE PICTURES & DOCUMENT DETAILS In some cases, you may have roof damage that is not major enough to warrant an insurance claim. In this case, your roofer can work with you to plan how to repair your roof. In other cases, you will need to get your homeowner’s insurance company involved and will need to provide proof of damage, including measurements, the events of that caused the damage, and dates and times the damage occurred. Take pictures before and after from various angels to show the entirety of the roof and state of your shingles. This way you can make a more compelling argument and will have visual proof to justify that

selecting a reputable contractor, be sure to ask for references and only use licensed and insured roofing professionals. Not every roofing contractor will provide insurance claim assistance while others may have insurance adjusters on staff to help you with every detail of your roof damage claim.

the damaged areas were not present before the weather event and were a direct result of the weather event.

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR

WHAT DOES YOUR INSURANCE POLICY COVER

a free roof inspection and a free roof

CONTINGENCY CONTRACTS Most roofing contractors will provide replacement estimate. However, watch

When dealing with extensive roof damage, be sure to contact your insurance company immediately. If you wait too long, you may not be able to submit the claim. If your roof is more than ten years old, your insurance company may only cover a portion of the roof replacement cost, based on the depreciated value of your roof. Once you submit your roof insurance claim, an insurance adjuster will be sent to inspect the damaged areas and determine the cost that the insurance company will pay out to repair or replace your roof.

out for contingency contracts that may

CHOOSE A ROOFING CONTRACTOR

submitted correctly to your insurance

WITH INSURANCE EXPERTISE

be disguised as inspection reports. By mistakenly signing one of these contracts you are agreeing to give the job to that roofing company, if your insurance claim is approved. Remember, when you are gathering estimates, you should not have to sign anything. Getting roof damage covered by your insurance company can be a tedious and lengthy process. By partnering with a certified, well-known roofing contractor, you will assure your roof damage is company and the roof replacement is

Assuming your roof insurance claim is covered under your existing homeowner’s policy, you will be given

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HEROES

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was born to older parents. While my classmates were the children of the flower power generation, I was the child of war children. My mother was 7 and my father 13 when Pearl Harbor was attacked. They instilled habits and values in me that the other kids didn’t understand because they were part of the greatest generation. Most importantly, my parents taught me

• Find out what help is available to

to love my country. No, it’s not perfect,

veterans in the area such as the Denton

but our military has fought hard for everything and we owe them all of the respect in the world. While it’s easy to

County Veterans Services Office or the Veterans Treatment Court. Contact them to find out what they need and see how

criticize the government, the truth is we’re

you can help.

criticizing politicians who are certainly not

• Join OperationGratitude.com and send

an accurate reflection of the good people who make up this nation.

a thank you letter and care package to troops.

This Memorial Day make a promise to

• When you see a veteran or active

do something to help the great men and

military personnel at a restaurant, pay

women who have served our country.

for his or her meal.

Here are some suggestions:

• Teach your children to shake the hand

• Make a donation to 22Kill or buy

of a veteran and thank him/her for

Dad a 22Kill ring for Father’s Day. This

service to the country. Make it a habit.

organization is doing all it can to

Let’s do the same for our first responders

eliminate the veteran suicide rate, which is currently 22 individuals every day. www.22kill.com

and let’s do this often, because we shouldn’t need a holiday to remind us to be grateful.

Sincerly, Susan Neuhalfen

Writer and Editor for Argyle Living, Lantana Living and Lake Cities Living Susan@murray-media.com 972.899.3637 Ex. 101 6 | ARGYLE LIVING

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS

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On the Cover starting from the left: Jena , Eli (front), Will and Colby Sorenson

FEATURED: Finding Wide Open Spaces for Sale LIFESTYLE 08 Father’s Day Appreciation 10 Gardening with Complete Solutions 14 Edit This with Steve Gamel

YOURSELF

38 EDITORS PICK: New NCAA Legislation

FAMILY

30 Inside Community 31 Inside Education 32 Vacation Bible Schools 33 Argyle Boys Golf 34 Swimmers Ear 35 Liberty’s Johnny Isom

18 Mission Trips: Good for the Soul?

36 AHS Valedictorian & Salutatorian

22 Dentistry with Dr. Matt

Business Spotlight

24 Strike a Pose

28 Classic of Denton

Find out if mission trips are good for the soul

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Lifestyle

SHOW DAD APPRECIATION THIS FATHER’S

DAY by Susan Neuhalfen

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ather’s Day is coming up and the only thing harder than shopping for a man is actually finding something that you KNOW he will love. We’ve compiled a list of gift ideas including affordable “wants”, “needs” and “experiences” that might be just the right present for the dad in your life on Father’s Day. from 7 pm on Saturday to 11 am on Father’s Day. Sleep in tents in Camp Okapi tucked away in the Wilds of Africa. Tents include cots, fans, and electrical outlets.

BBQ Basket - BBQ is a Dad-thing. Go

Cinnamon Creek Ranch - It’s like

to Grill This and put together a basket

bowling, but much cooler. Cinnamon

of stuff including tools, cleaning

Creek Ranch features an archery

hacks, spices and more. If you know

range that plays like a golf game.

exactly what he wants and you want

They have several indoor/outdoor

to jump off the deep end, they have

ranges that cater to everyone from

Green Eggs, Smokers and Gas Grills,

Dallas by Chocolate - Father’s Day

Crossfire Defense Academy &

Foodie Tour happens the day before

Range - Opening soon in Flower

Mound, Crossfire features a huge

indoor range, self-defense classes

Father’s Day, Saturday, June 17 from 10:45am until 3:30 pm. It will start

and fitness led by a former Navy Seal.

at the Pecan Lodge and take Dad

www.crossfiredefense.com

a brewery to boot! Price includes

Lots here for real enthusiasts.

Dallas Zoo - A campout at the Dallas Zoo? You bet! Spend Father’s Day

weekend at the zoo with behind-thescenes activities, s’mores around the campfire, continental breakfast and

up-close animal encounters. It goes

on a tour of carnivore havens and transportation, water and soft drinks on the bus (you may also bring your own beverages), food samples, beer at brewery and much more. www.dallasbychocolate.com

beginning archers to dedicated

bowhunters and it’s fun for the whole family. Their pro shop is second to

none, offering all of the top brands as well as knowledgeable staff.

www.cinnamoncreekranch.com Pure Synergy Massage - You won’t find a better massage therapist

(especially for men) than Robyn

Arbogast at Pure Synergy. Go all out and give him a 90 minute massage. Robyn is all about healing through

massage, so she will work out all the kinks. She’s awesome.

www.puresynergydfw.com

photos courtesy of respective businesses or stock photography

too. www.facebook.com/grillthisbbq


Grapes to Wine Club - This is a great present for any man who likes wine in a fabulous location with great music. You’ll get six 1oz measured pours of selected wines and two bottles of wine per month plus lots of great discounts with your membership. www.grapestowine.net

JT Clothiers - At JT Clothiers in the Denton Square, they have a great selection and the staff is only too happy to help you find exactly what you need for dad. Here are a few suggestions: •

Menswear by Saxx - It will be the one (and only) time he will be grateful that you gave him underwear as a present.

Jack Black line of products include men’s hair and grooming as well as body wash.

Mizzen + Main sport shirts include button-down oxford style in a sport shirt material. Very cool. Plus they have Pete Millar featherweight polos and Tommy Bahama.

Car Detailing - Nothing makes Dad happy like a clean car. Take the car to a good auto detailer like Kwik Kar Wash and Detail Center in Flower Mound. They’ll do an amazing job. Then tell him the kids did it. www.gokwikkar.com MAY 2017 | ARGYLE LIVING | 9


photo courtesy of PJ Kratohvil

Lifestyle | Gardening

Top 10 Summer Plants

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t seems our landscape season is in full swing already. Most of our summer annuals have started to come in and are looking great along with native grasses, perennials and other summer selections. If you’re looking to update the beds in the next few weeks, here is our list of the 2017 Top 10 Summer Plant List:

• GREEN CLOUD SAGE: Great summer selection, very low maintenance, heat tolerant and stays fuller than other varieties (not as leggy). • RED YUCCA: Great native selection has

good character, very low maintenance. • SALVIA: Does well year around, good color comes back year after year. • PENTA: Outstanding option for a north Texas annual, good color and very heat tolerant. • MULEY GRASS: Good texture, native to the area, great movement and color.

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• AGAVE: Great focal point, heat tolerant, all-around good character planting. • ABELIA: Good color, heat tolerant, low growing option. • DWARF FOUNTAIN GRASS: Great frontline option, works well around rock or annual plantings, great movement. • LOROPETALUM (DIAMOND): Great contrast planting, pretty low maintenance once established. • SAVANNA HOLLY: Good option when you’re looking for some height, heat tolerant, low maintenance.

If you stick with things that are local/native to our area you will have a lot less stress when it heats up this summer and should notice a decrease in your irrigation bill at the same time. As always, if you’re looking to hire your work out give the local guys a shot first and remember to check their portfolio to ensure they can deliver on what's being promised. As the saying goes: “You get what you pay for and if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” by PJ Kratohvil of Complete Solutions completesolutionsdfw.com


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Lifestyle | Edit This

6 Benefits of Using a Calendar

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here was a time when I was fine

with flying by the seat of my pants. I

didn't need a digital calendar or daily

organizer to keep me on track. I laughed

at those who did – often wondering aloud,

"Why aren't they on top of life enough to just make a mental note?"

The problem wasn't those people. I just didn't have enough going on.

Things are different now. I have a family,

which means little league, housework, trips, dinners, and doctors’ appointments. I also have a growing business and I work for a daily newspaper.

Don't get me wrong. I love my life. But clearly I need to stay on top of it. Calendars help us schedule our personal and business time properly.

Here are 6 benefits to using a calendar. 1. Your calendar is always with you – No more

relying solely on the calendar at home or

the desk calendar at work, which don't help you at all when you're 20 miles from home.

You can see everything at a glance and make more informed decisions on the fly.

2. Your calendar helps you plan ahead – Your

calendar isn't limited to scheduling things as

they come up each day. Use it to plan ahead. This is great when you are in a deadline-

driven business like I am as a writer. The last thing you want is to forget an assignment

due date or schedule assignments on top of by Steve Gamel Edit This 469.360.3611 www.edit-this-npsteve.com

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each other. You can schedule work months in advance, jot down a birthday, or have your kids' baseball practices listed out for the entire season. 3. You can share your calendar with others – In this digital age we live in, it's a lifesaver when you can share your calendar with other people

wife – if for nothing more than to keep her in the loop with projects I've got coming up. It keeps us organized as a family, even when

our schedules take us in different directions. 4. Nothing is off limits on a calendar – It's your

calendar, so don't be afraid to put even the most mundane task on there. I schedule putting trash cans at the curb but I also

schedule which days my wife is working late and needs me to pick up the boys. You can color code calendar events so you can tell

the difference between work and personal. 5. You can track mileage using your calendar – This

is such an easy concept, but a lot of people don't think about it. All you have to do is

write down the address or place you went

to for a particular calendar event, then at the end of the month you can add it all up. This is great for someone like me who needs to track business miles separate from

in your company to avoid such things as

personal miles.

doubling up on appointments or other nasty

6. Your calendar makes you look like a rock star with

miscommunications that impact customers. I don't have any assistants, but I made it a habit to share my phone calendar with my

clients – It shows you are on top of things and committed to what you do for a living. That speaks volumes for you and your business.


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GOOD FOR THE

Are Mission Trips

Yourself

SOUL? by Susan Neuhalfen

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any area churches spend a portion of their summer on mission trips. It’s the one time when entire families or older kids can take the time for a trip, and many view it as more rewarding than a typical vacation. The thought of going on a mission trip conjures up pictures in the mind that are both scary and exciting. So what are some of the reasons your family or your teenager should participate in a mission trip? depression. She was always sad and didn’t know her purpose. She went

on mission trip with BridgeWay and saw the powerful ways in which she could help. She’s now in a Christian

college getting her nursing degree so that she can go into missionary work across the world.

“You’d never believe this was the

same girl,” said Jerrell. “This is just photo courtesy of Hoops for Hope Mission trips will take you out of your comfort zone

So often we get comfortable in our

suburban bubble. Sure we volunteer, make our donations but actually being among those in need is a different kind of giving.

“Getting out of that comfort zone

is a huge step for many,” said Jake

Jarrell, Student Minister at BridgeWay Church. “Trusting that God will use

you and going where there is need can be life-changing.”

Jerrell told about a student he had many years ago who suffered from

one of many stories I have.”

We better realize the needs of others globally

Living in a free country with all of

the creature comforts, we forget that there are people all over the world

without the basics of clean water and

shelter. Not only does it feel better to help accomplish this for a village, it

makes a person grateful when he or she returns home.

skills but also teaching participants

that everyone has a purpose in life. “We have so many amenities that

we take for granted,’ said Eddy. “I’m

grateful for them, but I also see how easy it is to be happy for the simple things. The kids at the camps have taught me that.”

It expands the view of church So often parishioners are caught

up in a church rut. Go on Sundays, tithe, serve on a committee…it’s

good to be faithful in the routine, but sometimes it’s good to change up

the game and be the church outside the walls. In Ecuador, the students at BridgeWay actually go into the

community to talk about God. They were working to get a new church

up and going by traveling door to

door. Their reception was very good.

Guyer Coach Michael Eddy says that

People there are looking for hope and

Hope mission trip, he is amazed at

church. For instance, they knocked on

Hope works with churches all over the

stomach cancer. She had five young

every time he goes on a Hoops for

are open to learning about the new

what he takes for granted. Hoops for

one door and met a woman who had

world teaching the kids basketball

kids at an unkempt house. They


connected her to this new local church

your circle is limited. However, a trip that

and were able to meet her needs. Sadly,

is life-changing means forming lasting

she died three weeks later but they were

bonds, not only with other missionaries,

able to get the support they needed so

but those that you meet there.

that the father could carry on raising the children in a healthier environment.

For Coach Eddy, Hoops for Hope has helped him form bonds with many of his students as well as the kids they help.

“They influence us just as we influence them.”

The trip ends, but the mission does not According to Jerrell, teens have a passion that you don’t necessarily find in a lot of

adults. As a result of their work with those

in low-income areas, they have a tendency to come back wanting to do more. Jerrell has seen firsthand how his students

become more selfless and start becoming

“Just giving those kids something as

more active in community service.

simple as a basketball to remind them of

“God surprises you with how he grows you

what they’ve learned means a lot to them,” said Eddy. “They influence us just as we influence them.”

in the situation,” said Jerrell. “We do the

same trips multiple times and every time I see that it’s changed lives.”

Missionaries Form Lasting Bonds It’s true of any trip. When traveling, it’s easy to grow close to fellow travelers as

photo courtesy of Bridgeway Church

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Finding

WIDE SALE Open Spaces for by Susan Neuhalfen

photography location: Circle R Ranch

“The clients really love him because he’s a real cowboy as well as a businessperson.”

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t’s almost impossible to move to Texas and not think about the idea of owning land. With Texas’ wide variety

“When you walk outside and can just take in that view, you know you’ve found the right one. It is truly satisfying to see the joy it brings to clients, which solidifies my purpose.”

of landscapes, it’s hard to know which

is best suited to your needs or where to

start before making that investment. That’s why you need a real cowboy like Lantana resident Will Sorenson at Capitol Ranch Real Estate to help you make the right

decisions when it comes to investing in farm and ranch acreage.

“There are so many contributing factors to owning land,” said Will, who grew up on

a ranch himself. “There are mineral rights, water rights, hunting rights, easements

and so much more. Ranch sales are all we do and all we focus on.”

He then spent 16 years as an airline pilot,

Whether it’s on a river, covered in forest,

back to ranching.

purely recreational or a working cattle

operation, Will and his team dive through all of the details to find the property that

clients are looking to purchase. The folks at Capitol Ranch only work with large

farm and ranch properties so they have the experience to sell or find the best properties in Texas.

“That’s all that we do and we’re passionate about it,” said Will. “All of our team

members work together and share our combined expertise and knowledge.” Will spent his childhood on a farm

and ranch in El Campo on the Texas

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Gulf Coast. He was heavily involved in every part of his family’s ranch, including spending nearly every

weekend rodeoing. He learned to farm

and work cattle and developed a passion

for flying planes while working for his late

but he always felt like he wanted to get “Being a pilot was a great career but I

wanted to get back home to my family

and to get back to my roots,” said Will. Will and his wife, Jena, have two

young boys. In addition to her job in pharmaceutical sales, Jena uses her

background in sales and marketing to help the family business. They have a

ranch between Bryan and Austin where the boys are learning to love the great outdoors, just like their father did.

Will is Capitol Ranch’s North Texas agent. He says most people in the area are

searching for property within a couple of hours from the DFW metroplex for

a getaway. He also lists lots of ranches

because they have the knowledge and the database to understand the value of the

property and to find just the right buyer.

grandfather’s crop dusting business.

Some of the properties are hundreds and

hunting and fishing. He even has an

Will’s other career comes in handy.

Will is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys extensive background as a partner in a variety of properties in the oil and gas

industry. His Ag roots run deep and he

managed to keep all of those connections after getting an Agricultural Business

degree with a minor in Land and Natural Resources in college.

even thousands of acres, which is where He’s able to fly his clients over the

properties for a better view and many of

these places have their own landing strip, making it easy to visit several ranches in a day if needed.

The marketing at Capitol Ranch is different in that the listing is much more detailed

than what is found on a standard listing. They have a lot of prime properties and do their own high quality videography so any buyer may log on to their site from an office or home and see the whole area. In addition, they have an entire network of clients that are contacted the moment a property that matches their search is coming to the market. As one can imagine, Will’s clients are some very unique and highly intelligent people. They are businesspeople and very knowledgeable about big transactions like these, so he’s on top of his game at all times. “The clients really love him because he’s a real cowboy as well as a businessperson,” brags Jena. “He has a great attention to detail and it’s important to them to have someone who can truly appreciate their land.” Whether he’s helping heirs sell their estate, helping a client find just the right place to develop or helping his own neighbors find their weekend getaway, Will loves the satisfaction he feels in his job. “It’s a lot of fun to help people find a beautiful place,” said Will. “When you walk outside and can just take in that view, you know you’ve found the right one. It is truly satisfying to see the joy it brings to clients, which solidifies my purpose.” MAY 2017 | ARGYLE LIVING | 21


Yourself | Dentistry

low dose and low frequency of exposure

Catching RAYS

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ometimes patients express concerns about the dangers of x-rays. Though the apprehension is

legitimate, it is usually rooted in

is capable of breaking specifically paired bonds in our DNA that can result in the

induction of cell mutations, chromosome aberrations, or even cell death.

an outdated understanding of x-rays. The truth is, with the advent of digital

radiology in dentistry,

the risks presented from dental x-rays have been significantly reduced.

To understand the risk of

Damage to cells is dependent on several factors: • EXPOSURE TIME • FREQUENCY • DOSE

dental radiographs, it is best

to have some knowledge of how

radiation affects the body. First, x-rays

produce energy that, on a cellular level,

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Now, the sound of all

this may initially seem

alarming, but studies

have shown that DNA is surrounded by a swarm of proteins that work

to monitor, repair, and

discard damaged DNA.

How is this related to dental

radiology? Damage to cells is

dependent on several factors such as

exposure time, frequency, and dose. The

from modern digital x-rays are unlikely to

cause damage because of the high activity of DNA repair. As an analogy, the chances of getting sunburn while walking from the parking lot to your dental appointment is

comparable to damaging your cells while receiving routine dental x-rays.

Nonetheless, it is still important to look

at risk factors. When taking into account

considerations such as previous radiation exposure, pregnancy, or a past history of

cancer, it is important to consider limiting x-ray exposure and using barrier devices such as lead aprons.

If you are concerned, have your dentist

educate you on the types of equipment

available and your own risks. Enjoy those summer rays, and happy smiling!

by Dr. Matt who is a practicing dentist and owner of Country Lakes Family Dental www.CountryLakesDental.com


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Yourself

Strike A POSE by Susan Neuhalfen

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t’s hard to find one form of exercise that works for everyone, but yoga is just that. It is excellent for the body and mind, and is suitable for all ages and all body types. Best of all, there is no chanting required.

Yoga is also very beneficial to the immune system. Because most of our immunity is based on hormones, whenever we can

regulate them more naturally, we remain

Robyn Arbogast of Pure Synergy is a

massage therapist who specializes in actual therapeutic massage. In other

words, she’s not about froufrou relaxation massage, she’s all about healing through massage, nutrition and exercise. She is a big proponent of yoga not only for her clients, but for anyone who wants to be healthy.

“I have clients with both emotional issues

sitting in the car again and then sitting on the couch when we get home.

“We’re all sitting for so many hours,”

bunched up and our organs aren’t getting

into yoga stressed and came out feeling

proper blood flow.”

like all is well,” said Robyn.

By simply exercising through stances and

There is yoga specific to sports such as

may benefit:

yoga entails opening up the shoulders,

stretches, the following parts of the body Open up the chest so that the

we teach poses, breath control and

Stretch the stomach area allowing

from yoga,” said Robyn. “At Pure Synergy

everything is working in harmony, you feel Robyn has clients who use yoga to help curb their need for anxiety medication.

Others with issues such as scoliosis use yoga to help strengthen their core and

ease back pain. More recently, she has

found that yoga helps those with sensory issues and depression.

stress relief.

“I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone

energized and healthy.

related to stress, and yoga is great for

she points out. “Our digestive system is

and physical issues and they all benefit

meditation to build a stronger you. When

healthier. Also our immunity is many times

respiratory system works better intestines to move for better digestion

• •

Stretching all over to improve blood

circulation so that organs work better As one holds poses, the heart rate is going to go up, building cardio

The great thing about yoga is that it’s as

hard or easy as you make it, so anyone can do it.

golfers, runners and tennis players. Golf hamstrings and working on rotation for

a stronger game. So it begs the question

why more men aren’t involved with yoga. “Yoga was created by men,” said Robyn whose male yoga population is slowly increasing at Pure Synergy. “

A common misperception is that we all sit around and chant, but here it’s just about getting healthy.”

At Pure Synergy they offer group classes as well as individual yoga to help clients

focus on the correct postures and poses. “Just like with anything you have to figure

Robyn also talked about a modern day

“I hear people say ‘I can’t do yoga because

out what works for you,” said Robyn. “The

from sitting in a car, to sitting at a desk, to

you do yoga to become flexible.”

for anyone and you can tailor it to fit you.”

sickness she calls “sitting disease”. We go

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I’m not flexible’, said Robyn. “The truth is

good news is that yoga is great exercise


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Business Spotlight

NOMINATE US! June 14, 2017

TAKING CARE OF

WHAT MATTERS by Susan Neuhalfen

T

o say that Argyle resident and Classic of Denton owner Richard Allen is modest would be an understatement to say the least.

Not only has he grown his businesses,

adding dealerships and growing sales, he has grown his staff to include some of the best in the business. It’s no coincidence that he

attracts good and caring people, because that starts from the top down.

Over the last 13 years, the

dealerships have

donated over a half of a

million dollars back to the

and equipment to fix cars for those in need. They’ve even gone so far as to donate cars to those whose cars can’t be fixed.

“All that we do is a reflection of people at our dealerships.”

sheriff and fire departments all over

entire staff adopts approximately 250 families to provide Christmas presents. When Denton County Friends of the Family came to them to purchase

a 12-passenger van, not only did they donate the van to them, they

at our dealerships,” said Allen who is member of the Argyle Chamber. “I used to do this myself when I was a used car manager, but now the employees do it all. They love giving back as much as I do.” It’s not surprising that these family-owned and operated businesses are just as good to their customers. They take every phone call and employees are given full authority to take care of a customer which is why their customer satisfaction ratings are so high. “My customers are my future if I don’t take care of my customers I have no future,” said Allen. “That’s why if you call and ask

Denton County. They run Fix Our Ride in

upgraded to a top of the line Promaster

for owner, you’ll get me. It gives me a

that was converted to a 15-passenger van,

sounding board and trust me, I will resolve

Argyle, sending out their own technicians

worth over $65,000.

the issue.”

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Be in the

Family

INSIDE COMMUNITY

THREE INCUMBENTS DEFEATED IN ELECTION Incumbents Mayor Peggy Krueger and council members Kay J. Teer and Jay Hayes were all defeated in the May election. Donald Moser defeated incumbent Kruger earning 62.3 percent of the vote. Todd Mankin and Ron Schmidt defeated Teer and Hayes to win their elections. Moser has promised to increase the flow of information to the citizens of Argyle with regard to the many changes coming to the town.

TWILIGHT TUNES ON THE SQUARE

Every Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30pm, Twilight Tunes, a nighttime concert series, will be happening in Downtown Denton on the Square. From mambo to blues, hip-hop to soul, concerts will happen rain or shine. Bring your blanket and enjoy a great date night or family time on the Square. Check DentonMainStreet.org or Facebook for more information.

PROPOSED ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION

METROPLEX VAULT CLUB STARTING IN ARGYLE

The Brazos Electric Power Cooperative and CoServ Electric are considering four sites located within the Bartonville Town Limits for an electrical substation with associated transmission lines. Bartonville is fighting against this and asking citizens to contact the seven members of the Urban Affairs committee. Links for all of this information may be found at www.townofbartonville.com.

Metroplex vault club is a private pole vault club taught by Coach Retzloff. Lessons will begin in May and lead into the summer. Metroplex vault club will offer packages for sessions every month, and athletes and parents will be able to schedule lessons from their phone. Spots are limited so download the MindBody app to see what is available and to reserve your spot. Email metroplexpv@gmail.com for more information.


INSIDE EDUCATION AISD SPORTS CAMPS

OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

All Argyle ISD sports camps are open for registration. Register

online at Argyleisd.com as UIL requires attendance records for all students participating in summer conditioning and all sport camp staffing is based on the number of students attending each day. Physical evaluations are required for all students attending Summer Conditioning including those who will be 7th graders in the 2017-18 school year.

ARGYLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

SCIENCE DISCOVERY CAMP

ARGYLE

ISD EVENTS Congratulations to Weitzer & Sheridan

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HS Seniors Logan Weitzer and Molly Sheridan advance to Business Professionals of America Nationals for Payroll Accounting and Advance Accounting. Congratulations to these two students and their sponsor Mr. Rahman.

Come discover how much fun science can be at Science

Discovery Camp at Argyle Middle School from June 5-8. It’s open to kids Pre-K - 5th grade with two sessions available. The first session is from 8a-11a and the second session from 11:30a-2:30p. For more information email mwhitworth@argyleisd.com or call 817.228.9454.

photos courtesy of Liberty Christian and Argyle ISD

LC’S CHOIR MAKES HISTORY Liberty Christian’s choir brought home the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) state title, after two rounds of competition that began at The University of Texas at Arlington on March 31 and concluded in Waco on April 22.

Sixteen ensembles and 17 soloists performed, and Liberty led the competition even against much larger programs. Their closest competitor was more than 300 points behind.

NCTC CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST The following Liberty Christian Middle School students were recognized in the NCTC Creative Writing Contest: Braeden Baller, Honorable Mention, Short Story; Wyatt Chappel, Second Place, Poetry; Rachel Hatcher, Honorable Mention, Short Story; Drennan Ryan, Second Place, Short Story. Nearly 600 pieces from all over North Texas

LIBERTY

CHRISTIAN

EVENTS Congrats to

GRADUATING

Class of 2017

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Summer

VACATION

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BIBLE SCHOOLS by Susan Neuhalfen

hile looking for things for the kids to do this summer, don’t forget about vacation Bible school. Many of these churches also have camps for the older kids. Just take a look at their website to find out more.

Argyle Baptist Church

Cost: $260

June 25 - June 29, 6pm-8:30pm

Theme: Pine Cove Camp in the City.

Fbcargyle.org Cost: FREE

Ages: Completed grades K-4

Theme: Galactic Starveyors discovering

the God of the Universe. Dinner provided.

Children must have been 3 by September 1, 2016 to participate. Theme: Hero Central

Scholarships are available. Please contact

Jennifer Tolin (jennifer@argyleumc.org) to obtain a scholarship code to register. BridgeWay Church bwchurch.org

June 26 - June 29 (Please note, that

Thursday is Family night where parents and kids attend)

6:15pm-8:30pm

Cost: T-Shirts are $10

Ages: 3 years (must be potty trained) -5th Grade

Theme: Will be learning about the life of Paul in a high energy worship, engaging storytelling, crafts and more. Crossroads Bible Church campiscoming.com

July 31- August 4, 9am-4pm

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clean water. Snack included.

June 12 - June 16, 9am-Noon

overnight summer camp (but this is a full day camp) including counselors, games and activities. Includes lunch and snack

June 26 - June 30, 9am-Noon

Ages: 3 years through current 5th grade.

need for all living things to have available

Everything that you would find at an

June 12 - June 16 , 9:00am-Noon Cost: $25

especially centered around water, and the

St. Mark Catholic Church, Argyle

Faith Lutheran Church

www.argyleumc.org

year’s VBS, kids encounter God’s creation,

Ages: entering grades 1-6

Argyle United Methodist Church

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in the Area

Family

www.faithchangeseverything.com Cost: $45 one child and $40 for each additional

Ages: 3 years (potty trained) to

stmarkdenton.org

Cost: Parishioners: $25/child $70 max/

family; Non-Parishioners $40/child, $110 max/family

Ages: VBS is offered for children who will be age 4 by the next September through 5th grade.

There: Maker Fun Factory kids learn they have been created by God and built for a purpose

Kindergarten

Tabernacle Baptist Church, Roanoke

they have been created by God and built

June 8 - June 12, 7pm-9pm

Theme: Maker Fun Factory - kids learn for a purpose. RockPointe

www.tbcroanoke.com Cost: FREE

Theme: Treasure at Pirate Cove

rpc.fm/crosstraining

Temple Baptist Church

June 12 - June 15, 5:30pm-8:30pm

June 12 - June 16, 6:30pm-8:30pm

CrossTraining

Cost: $10/child $20/max

Ages: completed Kindergarten-completed 5th grade

Theme: Truth Raiders CrossTraining - kids

register for a specific skill and learn how to use that skill to bring glory to Christ. St Andrews Presbyterian Denton www.saint-andrew.com

June 26 - June 30, 9am-Noon Cost: $10 for t-shirt

Ages: Kindergarten - 5th

Theme: “Water Around the World.” At this

www.tamplebc.org

Theme: Operation Arctic Valley Creek Church valleycreek.org

June 12 - June 15, 9am – Noon

Cost: $20 or $40 for 3+ children

Ages: Preschool: 4 years (by June 1, 2017) - Kindergarten

Elementary: Grades 1-5 in fall of 2017 Theme: EPIC is a four-day amazing

journey where kids take their next steps and find breakthrough. Available at

Flower Mound and Denton Campuses


Argyle Boys Golf

Family

Hoping for 3 STATE TITLE I

t’s been a month since the Argyle boys golf team qualified for state. The wait to

get back on the course is finally over. Argyle, the two-time defending Class 4A champs, will make their sixth straight appearance at the UIL state tournament May 22 and 23 at Apple Rock Golf Course at Horseshoe Bay near Marble Falls. The Eagles made their previous two title runs look relatively easy, but this year’s crew isn’t taking anything for granted. “We’ve made a lot of progress since the fall and put ourselves in a position where we feel like we can win three in a row,” Argyle coach Brady Bell said. “I definitely

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think we have a chance. We’re just trying to win it, which is hard to do.”

Argyle’s team is comprised of Parker Love, Luke Griggs, Will Gilster, Logan Diomede and Cole Wilson. They got here after a strong showing at the Region II tournament April 24 and 25. The Eagles

shot a two-day score of 614 to finish third – 20

shots behind first-place

Canton and three behind

Texarkana Pleasant Grove.

Argyle came in having won the last four

region tournaments. Diomede and Griggs are the only holdovers from last year. The team had previously finished

second at state in 2013 and

“We’ve made a lot of progress since the fall and put ourselves in a position where we feel like we can win three in a row,”

Love shot a 150 while Griggs

came in at 152. Gilster and Diomede

finished tied at 156 and Wilson shot 165.

2014 before winning it all in each of the last two seasons.

“We lost three seniors

off last year’s team, but

the two coming back

got a taste of what it was

like to be at state last year,”

Bell added. “They were highly

motivated to come back and hopefully have a chance to win it.”

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SWIMMERS EAR A

cute otitis externa (AOE), also known as “swimmer’s ear”, is a common problem encountered in the summer months well into the fall here in Texas. With the heat index rising and kids out of school, the swimming pool is the best place to be for many families to hang out. This summer, as usual, we have seen many kids with complaints of worsening ear pain and a diagnosis of swimmer’s ear. This type of ear infection is most often preventable with a few routine practices during those times kids spend a good amount of time in the water. AOE is inflammation of the outer ear canal characterized by redness, swelling, itching, occasional drainage and pain especially with touching of the outer ear. The vast majority of AOE is caused by bacteria. The most common include Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus species. Frequent and recurrent untreated infections can lead to complicated bacterial and fungal infections. Factors that predispose the ear to infection include high temperature, high humidity and water exposure, especially swimming. Exposure of the skin of the ear canal to water, particularly when prolonged, can lead to skin breakdown, making it more vulnerable to minor trauma and infection. Minor trauma could be caused by anything inserted in the ear canal such as cotton-tip swabs and even one’s own finger when scratching itchy ears. Water exposure, soaps, shampoos and chlorine from pool water can irritate the skin of the external ear canal and contribute to the loss of protective wax which serves as a water-repellent coating for the skin of the canal and provides antimicrobial properties.

TREATMENTS Topical antibiotic drops should be used for at least a week and continuing use for a few days after symptoms resolve. Most patients have resolution of symptoms by six days after starting treatment. If no improvement is noted in 4872 hours, or if symptoms persist beyond two weeks, please call or revisit your doctor. Patients with AOE should avoid submerging their head in water for seven to ten days, but competitive swimmers might be able to return to the pool if pain has resolved and they use well-fitting ear plugs.

PREVENTION • Dry ears thoroughly after swimming or bathing. Use a towel to dry the ear, tilt the head to each side in turn to allow water to drain from the down-turned ear, and consider using a blow dryer set on the lowest heat and fan speed held several inches away from the ear. • Alcohol-based ear drops after swimming (or each morning and evening) to reduce moisture content in the ear canal, correct the ear pH and reduce bacterial growth has been recommended. Commercially prepared alcoholbased ear-drying solutions are available, or patients can make their own 1:1 mixture of rubbing alcohol and white vinegar. These drops should not be used in the presence of ear tubes, tympanic membrane perforation or acute external ear infection. • Use a bathing cap, ear plugs or custom-fitted swim molds when swimming to keep water out of ears. • Do not try to remove ear wax. It helps protect your ear canal from infection. • Avoid putting objects into the ear canal, including fingers and cottontip swabs.

• For information on Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week, visit www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/rwi/rwi-prevention-week/index.html. • Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about recreational water illnesses can be found at www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/rwi. • Information from the CDC for patients on swimmer’s ear is available at www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/rwi/illnesses/swimmers-ear.html.

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Liberty’s JOHNNY ISOM

Reaches 300 CAREER WINS by Steve Gamel

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iberty Christian baseball coach Johnny Isom earned his 300th career win on the diamond last month.

The longtime coach, who in 12 seasons has led the Warriors to two TAPPS state titles, picked up the win on April 21 in a 7-1 district win over Dallas Parish Episcopal. For his efforts, not only did Isom keep his team in the playoff mix, but school officials awarded him by dedicating a small pond behind the left field wall in his honor. They named it Isom Cove.

According to the same article in the DRC, Liberty Christian was forced to forfeit all its wins through the preseason and the first two games of district due to an ineligible player. Starting catcher Kevin House had transferred to Liberty Christian from Dallas Jesuit for the start of the school year, but his paperwork was not submitted to TAPPS. Suddenly, Liberty’s record plummeted to a staggering 0-25. That included reversing Isom’s initial 300th win on Feb. 17.

He reached the milestone again just over two months later as he was only six wins shy of the mark entering the season.

Regardless of the clerical error, Isom

still had his team in the playoff mix. And

historically, his contributions to the Liberty

Christian program cannot be understated. The Warriors have never missed the playoffs with Isom at the helm.

Liberty won three state titles over the course of 11 seasons. The first was in

2003, when Isom was an assistant coach.

Isom, ever the humble coach, deflected all praise coming his way. “Getting to 300 wins is not something you always focus on, but when you do get there it’s a cool feeling,” Isom told the Denton Record-Chronicle a few days after the win. “It means I’m old, and it also means we’ve been successful. I’ve had a lot of good kids and coaches to be around over the years to help make this happen.” The win did not come easy. As crazy as it sounds, Isom had to do it twice.

photo courtesy of Liberty Christian Pictured aboved is Coach Isom (middle) with Vice President of Academics Blair McCullough (left) and Athletic Director Zack Vest (right)

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Argyle High School

VALEDICTORIAN

& SALUTATORIAN by Susan Neuhalfen

photography by Monte B Photography

Annabel Thorpe is this year’s Argyle High School Valedictorian. She started the broadcast journalism program at AHS which she now co-teaches. She has been the Editor-In-Chief of the Talon News for two years, and acted as lead anchor, director and reporter at Talon News online. She has placed several times in the UIL Young Filmmakers festival over the course of three years including two first place medals, two second place medals and one third place medal. Last year, she won first, second and third place for three different films. She also freelanced for FOX Sports Southwest, Teen’s Voices with Women’s eNews, FD Magazine, KMU Radio, KTIM Radio, Cross Timbers Gazette and Abby Cone Music. She has been part of Eagles Helping Eaglets, Challenge Day Club, Nursing Home, Student Council, National Honor Society, Prom Committee, and Treasurer of the Senior Class. She plans to major in Journalism with an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism at the University of Missouri and become a major news network anchor.

photography by Monte B Photography

Max McWhorter is this year’s Argyle High School Salutatorian. Max was a National Merit Scholarship Finalist and an AP Scholar with Distinction

Award Recipient. He competed in UIL academics as well as several academic meets on

regional, district and state levels in Science, Mathematics, Calculator, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, placing in the top three over 30 times across a three year period.

He also won numerous Argyle High School academic awards including the AP History Award and the AP Chemistry Award.

Max is a member of Mensa, the Board Game Club and National Honor Society. He

played synthesizer in the Argyle High School Marching Band and was part of the 4A UIL State Marching Band Champions.

He plans to major in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma.

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NEW NCAA LEGISLATION

could IMPACT Local Football Scene by Steve Gamel

T

he high school and college recruiting scene has been buzzing lately following the adoption of a new piece of NCAA legislation that makes it difficult for high school coaches looking to make the jump to the college ranks.

Per the NCAA rule, college programs are prevented from hiring people for non-coaching roles who are considered “people close to a prospect” for a two-year period before and after that recruit’s anticipated arrival at the school. Non-coaching roles are strength and conditioning coaches, recruiting coordinators or quality control officers. The rule affects everyone from high school coaches to family members and junior college coaches. “Today’s adoption of the football legislation marks the most significant progress in recent years to improve the football environment and culture for current and prospective student-athletes and coaches,” Jim Phillips, Northwestern’s athletic director and the chairman of the Division I Council, said in a statement back in April.

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Essentially what this means is this: If a coach from a local high school wanted to jump to the college ranks in any of these capacities, they could not do so if the college they were looking at had signed a recruit from that coach’s high school. A perfect example is from 2013, when Texas signed former Guyer quarterback Jerrod Heard. Shortly after that, Guyer’s Bryan Kegans was hired as a strength and conditioning coach for the Longhorns. Had the rule been in place back then, he would not have been hired.

Some of the more notable changes

The rule is already in place for basketball, but is just now being implemented for football. The goal of the rule is to curb the potential hiring of coaches by college programs to land big-time recruits. The rule is effective immediately and retroactive to contracts signed on or after Jan. 18.

April 1 and late June of their junior year.

that were a part of the recruiting reform include:

*The recruiting calendar has been

changed to allow for mid-December

signings (Dec. 20-22) rather than starting in early February. Recruits can still sign in

February. According to the Dallas Morning News, the Collegiate Commissioners

Association has a vote in June to make this rule official.

*Players may take official visits between

Previously, no player could take an official visit until Sept. 1 of their senior year. This will be in place for 2019 recruits.

*Coaches employed at a college camp

may now have recruiting conversations with participants.




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