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n the wake of what we’ve all been watching happen down south of us, it’s

pertinent that we take time out of what we talk about

exciting Live Spotlight on the Argyle Living Magazine Facebook Page. Every Wednesday I will be making my way to Argyle to spotlight a local business that is actively advertising with Argyle Living.

locally and express our

Already the response has been exciting to

prayers and concerns for

those in South Texas. I know our team here at Murray Media along with our

watch and even more exciting is the effect it will have on the growth of these local

family of advertisers expresses our

businesses. If you’re interested in being

their long journey towards recovery

happy to provide you more information.

spotlighted please reach out to me. I’d be

support and prayers as many begin from such a horrific disaster.

As I drove home tonight from picking

up groceries after work, I noticed how

quickly the sun had set. It was that yearly reminder that the long days of summer

have now drifted away and early evenings

have made their decent upon us. Not only

As always, it has been such an adventure to continue making new discoveries as I’m daily learning more and more about the Argyle area. I’m here to help your business grow by offering you many avenues through the art of advertising.

is fall on the horizon, but many seasonal

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full force, football season is off and going

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changes are beginning. School is back in

and fall events are actively being planned.

may need. As we have all watched in helping hand. Let this be a reminder that

Something I’ll be introducing to Argyle

we, as a community, have many hands.

Wednesday. You will be able to find this

around us.

Let’s use them to help those in need

Sincerly, Becka Materne

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Table of

Contents

On the Cover is Acorn Counseling Team

Featured:

Healing the Family

Yourself

Lifestyle

08 Breast Cancer: Prevention is Key

28 North Texas Harvey Heroes

10 Dentistry with Dr. Matt 12 Nutrition with Savory Bistro 14 Edit This with Steve Gamel

Family 16 Inside Community 17 Inside Education

28 Editors pick:

North Texas Harvey Heroes

30 Solar Car Posts Best Finish in School History 32 Makeover of the Month 36 AHS Theatre Presents Legally Blonde 38 Gardening with Complete Solutions

24 Football: Split Divisions in Class 5A

Photos from Argyle

27 Surviving Stomach Viruses

26 Back to School

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Yourself

Breast Cancer:

Prevention Is The Key by Susan Neuhalfen

hances are, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a room right now with a woman who has or has had breast cancer, and probably more than one woman. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Think about that: one in eight.

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime

Breast cancer is the #1 cancer killer

among women but the good news is,

if you catch it early, there’s a very good

chance you can beat it. While there are many factors that contribute to breast cancer, most doctors will agree that prevention is the key.

is to remain up to date on their regular

exams. Though most women are urged

to begin mammograms at the age of 40, many doctors recommend that women

should start their own self-breast exams by the age of 30. There’s no risk so the earlier a woman starts, the better. It may cause

an unnecessary alarm but it’s better to be safe than sorry.

family history of breast cancer, you may want

to consider a screening

mammogram before the age of 40. Even if it isn’t

covered by insurance, a

factors that contribute to breast cancer. While some are not within a patient’s control, most have to do with everyday lifestyle choices. Some contributing •

Obesity

•

Smoking

•

Excessive alcohol use

Here is a quick list of things you should do: •

Start by having a conversation with family members. Knowing your family medical history can help you avoid a lot of medical issues, including breast cancer.

•

The next thing to do is stick to your regular OB-GYN exams and mammograms. For most of us, that’s only once a year – not really a big commitment.

•

Perform breast self-exams whenever you shower.

•

Above all, keep a healthy lifestyle.

(1-2 drinks per day) •

Unhealthy diet (refined foods, meats, saturated fats, sugars)

This is another reason to adopt a healthy lifestyle. The less risk factors you

Yearly mammograms after necessity. If you have a

history, there are, in fact, many other

lifestyle factors include:

The first step to prevention for women

the age of 40 are another

While many like to point to family

have, the better your chances

Family history is another important component. If a patient has a sister, mother or daughter diagnosed with breast cancer, the risk for the patient is doubled.

of avoiding breast cancer. Women over the age of 50, women who have had children in their 30s and women who had a menstrual cycle prior to age 12 also have a higher risk of developing

screening mammogram isn’t

very expensive and it would be

breast cancer.

worth it to be certain.

Family history is another important

If you have dense breasts, it may be

necessary to request a breast MRI or ultrasound. Ask the radiologist who

performs your mammogram to inform you of your breast density score and find out if a different test is right for you.

component. If a patient has a sister, mother or daughter diagnosed with breast cancer, the risk for the patient is doubled. If more than one of these relatives has been diagnosed, the patient’s risk is five times higher than average.

So how do you know if you are at risk for breast cancer?

As strange as it sounds, men can get breast cancer though it is rare. However,

if a patient has a brother or a father with breast cancer, her chances of developing breast cancer will increase. Any instances of family cancer, on either side of the family, should give a patient reason for concern. There is also a small chance that a patient’s breast cancer is tied to a genetic mutation, though it only accounts for about 5% of all breast cancer diagnoses. The good news is, there is genetic testing available and, if found, a plan may be established early. The most important thing a woman can do it simply limit risk. Some things are out of our control, but if there are risk factors that you can control, you should.

Some contributing lifestyle factors include:

Unhealthy Diet (refined foods, meats, saturated fats, sugars)

Smoking

Excessive Alcohol Use (1-2 drinks per day)

Obesity

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Yourself | Dentistry

6 Month

Dental Myth W

e all are creatures of routine. As a parent, one of my favorite routines

is bedtime, specifically when it comes time to brush my kids’ teeth. As they squirm and resist, I am happy to continually

remind them that their daddy is a dentist

conservation of their teeth…ought to have them examined two or three times every year by an experienced dentist.”

Of course, more recently, dental

insurance coverage has influenced many

and they are lucky to get a professional

dental patients to only seek biannual

others only get twice a year.

American Dental Association states

cleaning every night, a routine many

That being said, it raises the question: Why is it necessary to visit my dentist

every six months? Some say the concept

checkups. Interestingly enough, the

to maintain your optimal oral health you need regular visits at intervals “determined by your dentist.”

of routine dental exams began in the

The reality is every dental patient is

wrote “Those who are diligent on the

certain types of gum or periodontal

18th century with Pierre Fauchard who

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different. Patients who may suffer with

disease may require more frequent visits.

At the same time, those adult or pediatric patients who are at a higher risk of tooth decay due to certain health conditions, disabilities, or poor oral hygiene, may consider a three or four-month routine as a preventative measure.  Pregnant and nursing mothers at risk of pregnancy gingivitis also should modify their dental visits. Some dental insurance will allow more frequent visits for those with periodontal conditions or women who are pregnant, but for the sake of good oral health, preventative measures may be essential despite insurance limitations. Of course, the best way to determine what is best for you is to consult with your dentist at your next visit.  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 | Nutrition

Healthy Family Meals For Fall

Easy Pesto Sauce MAKES ABOUT 2/3 CUP • PREP TIME: 5 minutes • COOK TIME: 0 1 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves

Dear Annette:

Think also about sauces. One or two

Fall is in full swing. With busy schedules, it seems impossible to have healthy meals ready for my family. Help! before I go through the drive-thru again! Dear Reader: First, let me congratulate you for not wanting to go through any drive-thru. Children’s brains are still developing and there are now thousands of studies that clearly show that trans fats, processed sugars, and food additives affect how our brains develop and function. That means that fast foods are negatively affecting the brain and the body. So, what is the answer? To be healthy we need to be using our kitchens or have access to healthy “to go’ meals such as the meals we have at Savory Bistro. This time of year, think of soups and one-dish meals that are fast and easy. Most can be frozen and keep for up to 3 months for those nights when there is no time to cook.

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sauces can transform a simple baked chicken breast or some plain pasta into

1/2 cup shelled raw pistachios 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

a gourmet meal in minutes. Things like

1 tablespoon freshly squeeze lemon juice

tomato sauce, pesto sauce, or a balsamic

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

vinegar sauce bring a simple baked chicken breast to life. Another option is the “picky“ dinner. I like

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon water (optional)

fast and easy.

Put the basil, pistachios, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor and process until well blended. For a thinner pesto, add the water and briefly process again. Taste; you may want to add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of salt.

Breakfast for dinner is also a perfect

Reprinted with permission from The Longevity Kitchen:

to use boards and put out all sorts of fun ingredients like olives, cheese, nitrate free cold cuts, pickles, nuts, fruit, hummus, vegetables cut small and a little bread. It’s

solution. Simple scrambled eggs with onions, mushrooms, peppers, cheese and spinach is a high protein, high fiber dinner. Take a little time to search for recipes with ingredients that appeal to you and take less than 20 minutes to make. Here is one of my favorites:

Sincerely Yours, Annette Doody

Savory Bistro Owner & Wellness Coach

www.thesavoryteam.com

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Yourself | Edit This

Edit This

Grammar Lesson: Last vs Past by Steve Gamel

recently wrote a volleyball game story for the Denton Record-Chronicle, and in it I wrote that the losing team"... now has

lost five of its last eight matches." Can you spot the grammar mistake? I didn't when I submitted the article to the copy desk for review. But there was an eagle-eyed editor who did and quickly replaced the word last with past. The new

of the losing team's season. However, it's still early in the season and both teams

have games left on their schedules. Past is a better choice because it signifies

that the eight games have taken place in the past, but does not create confusion

by implying that they were the last eight games of the season.

Here are some additional examples:

sentence read "... now has lost five of its

Incorrect: These last few months have been difficult.

past eight matches."

Correct: These past few months have been difficult.

Last vs Past – What's the difference?

Incorrect: That football team won the state title four

As my editor explained, using the word

times in the last six years.

last in this context could create confusion

Correct: That football team won the state title four

for the reader by implying that it's the end

times in the past six years.

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There are other differences between last and past depending on how you are using them in a sentence (as an adjective, adverb, noun, etc.). I have been using last instead of past – at least in this context, anyway – in my writing for years and never noticed. But that doesn't mean I'm correct in the eyes of a hardcore grammarist. Regardless of your take, be cognizant of potential confusion and aim for clarity. by Steve Gamel Edit This 469.360.3611 www.edit-this-npsteve.com

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Know

Be in the

Family

Inside Community

A free outdoor market full of incredibly unique vendors awaits you in The Cathedral in the Woods at 3 Bains Court in Argyle on September 30. Beat the crowds with early bird access for $5 from 8am until 9am. The doors open to the public for free from 9am until 2pm. 10% of proceeds support The W Conference 2018. For more information and to see the vendors, go to www.thewconference.com/autumn-road.

photo courtesy of www.thewconference.com

Shop the Autumn Road Market

Day of the Dead Festival is Denton Tradition Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival will be Saturday, October 28 on E. Hickory and Industrial Street. It’s great family fun and it’s free! Take your kids trunk-or-treating, see the pumpkin patch, enjoy the salsa cook-off and shop local art, crafts, and food. Cheer on your favorite team during the famous coffin races, and stick around for the twilight parade. Whatever you do, don’t miss your chance to see Denton’s very own Halloween musical, Cirque du Horror. www.dentondayofthedeadfestival.com.

Golf for a Cause

The Town of Argyle has officially appointed Matt Jones

Join the folks at Cloud9Charities for a day of golf and

Town since February 2015 serving as the Director of

October 30 at the Lantana Golf Club. Registration

as the new Town Manager. Matt has been with the

Community Development and has over 10 years of municipal government experience working for the

cities of Abilene and Southlake, as well as the Town of Trophy Club.

giving at the Doug Smith Memorial Golf Tournament, begins at 8am with tee off at 9. There are some

sponsorship opportunities still available. All proceeds benefit the Doug Smith Memorial Foundation and

Cloud9Charities. Register today at Cloud9charities.org.

photo courtesy of Matt Jones’ Facebook

Jones Appointed Town Manager

Inside Education AHS Senior to Attend Biology Olympiad Argyle High School senior Andrew Hennes, was selected to attend the USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) National Finals on the campus of Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia May 28 through June 8. Finalists from 10 different states were selected based on their scores from the USABO open and semifinal exams. Nearly 10,000 high school students register nationally for the USABO, a premiere biology competition for high school students within the United States.

College Application Pizza Parties Liberty Christian academic advisors Toni King and Angie Munday

Argyle

ISD top 10 Watch Dogs Launch Party Sept 21 from 6:30 - 7:30pm at Hilltop Elementary

Carnival (Middle School)

Sept 24 from 3 - 7pm held in the gym, lecture hall, library and cafeteria

held planned pizza parties at school allowing seniors time to jumpstart their application process and apply to their college choices before the school year began.Â At the parties, King and Munday provided helpful input as students navigated their way through the college application process. LC encourages students complete their college applications by Sept. 1 so they can focus on their schoolwork and enjoy their senior year.

Homecoming Carnival

Oct 18 from 6 - 10:30pm at AHS Stadium

AHS Varsity Football Game Vs. Gainesville HS Oct 20 from 7 - 10pm at AHS

photos courtesy of AISD and Liberty Christian

(Homecoming Extravaganza afterwards from 10 - 11:30pm at AHS gym & cafeteria)

Math Warriors

New School Approved

Liberty Christian lower school students competed in a DreamBox Learning and Reflex Math Summer Challenge. DreamBox winners include Cade Lewis, kindergarten; Isela Lopez, 1st grade; Preston Bryant, 2nd grade; Gabby Garrison, 3rd grade; Delaney Casaubon, 4th grade; and Tyson Casaubon, 5th grade. Reflex Math award winners include A.J. Moss, 3rd grade; Carson Hignight and Jordan Valentine, 4th grade, and Tyson Casaubon, 5th grade.

The location of the second elementary school in Argyle ISD was approved at the AISD school board meeting in August. The second elementary school will be built in the Harvest subdivision and is scheduled to open in the fall of 2019. Currently AISD has one elementary school, Hilltop Elementary, which currently houses over 750 students. The new school will house up to 850 students. Canyon Falls subdivision has also donated land for a future AISD elementary school.

Liberty Christian

Events Homecoming Varsity Football Game Vs. John Paul II HS

Oct 6 at 7pm at Liberty Christian HS

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Healing

the

by Susan Neuhalfen

o often when someone seeks therapy, the focus is on that person. For example, when a girl is suffering from depression, the focus is on solving her problem. Or when another family member goes into rehab, the focus is on that person’s recovery.

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This leads to many questions, most

importantly, what about the other family

members? Were they affected in any way? Were they unknowingly part of the problem?

Acorn Counseling is there for the whole

family. They focus on not only finding the root of the problem, but in helping all

members of the family to find their voice, communicate their feelings and heal so

that they may once again come together as a family. They have a full staff of

therapists, each with her own specialties,

and each ready to help all members of the family to begin the healing process.

“If we have a patient with depression, that is a family issue,“ said owner and

LPC Counselor Christy Graham. “Yes, we do have people who will work with the

person who suffers from depression, but the people around her need support as well to know how to deal with it.”

By working with the family, not only can each member learn how to handle the situation, they learn how to transition

back into being a family. Sometimes, the

members have unknowingly contributed to the problem and that’s where

counseling is not only helpful, it’s vital to keep the issue from recurring.

depression may need to be checked into

ready for play therapy, several counseling

the family and also with that facility to

of other therapists. There is a full playroom rooms, and a large dining table in the kitchen.

“We’ve found that bonding over food is a great way to share,” said Graham. “We want our patients to feel as comfortable as possible.”

By having a treatment team available,

the counselors are able to take a “team” approach to the family. If both siblings need counseling, two counselors may

work one on one with them at the same time so they don’t have to come on

different days or on different hours. Then

the counselors meet to discuss what they have learned and the best path forward

better understand the patient’s issues and reintegrate that patient into the family.

They will also take over the counseling

duties once the patient is discharged from the facility.

The team at Acorn Counseling has such

varied experience, once a call for help is received, they jump into action. A point of contact with the right counselor is

established, and a meeting is set up to decide if it’s a good fit. They don’t just treat families, either. For single people

or anyone needing therapy, following a

divorce or another traumatic event, they are ready to help.

According to Graham, the single largest

great with adolescents. When it comes to

aside from a love of helping clients,

Acorn Counseling has three fully licensed

the one with the most experience while

Christian approach may be integrated into

interns, and one Master’s level student

and eating disorders. Stephanie Mouser

“As you can see, we are all of different-

and stress,” said Graham. “Our job is to

help all of the family members connect with each other in a healthier way.”

therapists, two provisionally licensed LPC

with moms and kids, Ashley Barkley is

thing that binds the clinicians together,

marriage counseling, Laura Westbrook is

is Christianity. If the client chooses, a

Laura Lanier specializes in DBT counseling

any of the sessions.

is already a school counselor and is great with kids of all ages. Together they work toward the solutions.

“Sometimes we’ll meet and figure out

something that we might have missed

working individually,” said Graham. “We use that to make our treatment better.”

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by Susan Neuhalfen

he rivalry between Houston and Dallas is always fun, but when disaster strikes, we’re all Texans and we all pull together. No sooner had Jim Cantore taken cover than our North Texas community started south with supplies and much needed helping hands. Though we couldn’t personally thank everyone around for their help, here are some wonderful people that went above and beyond the call of duty to help our friends in the southeast.

Dr. Matt Artho, owner and practicing dentist at Country Lakes Dental in Argyle, was deployed by the National Guard to help in the effort to rescue victims of Hurricane Harvey. Luckily for us, his activation ended early and he was back to taking care of our community on September 12.

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Lake Dallas Police Officer Sara Deville was deployed (136th Military Police Battalion - Texas Army National Guard ) to assist with search and rescue efforts.

Paula’s Canine Academy took in dogs in need from displaced owners due to the flooding. They also took in pets for volunteers who were traveling to Houston to help with the hurricane recovery effort free of charge. photo courtesy of RPM Construction

Pure Synergy Wellness Studio accepted donations and promptly delivered the first truck full of donations to the people of Rockport. photo courtesy of Pure Synergy

Ashli Wolf organized a huge donation drive for Liberty Christian School. The lobby was FULL (and if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever been in the lobby you know how big it is) and Ashli herself, armed with gas cans, drove a delivery truck to Houston with the first delivery. They plan to continue their drive for several weeks as the victims will need help for many months to come.

Argyle Middle School and Argyle High School joined forces to collect supplies that were promptly delivered by teacher Kimberly McCage. the student council, NJHS and the Challenge Day Club joined forces to deliver a truckload of supplies within the first week after the storm. They are continuing to collect supplies which will also be transported in the coming weeks. Photo courtesy of AISD

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Lifestyle

mechanical problems. All cars must pass

Solar Car

Posts Best Finish in School History by Susan Neuhalfen

iberty Christian’s Solar Car Team came in a close second in the Advanced Division at the 2017 Solar

Car Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway,

an inspection or “scrutineering” before

the race. Because Liberty Christian passed theirs early, they spent time helping other teams. According to one teacher, they

literally rewired another team’s car so it would pass scrutineering and be able to race.

For their selfless work, Liberty Christian students achieved another honor:

winning the Sandt Award for displaying

the true spirit of solar car racing through

distinguished service to their fellow teams. “Our students demonstrated the Warrior

The challenge teaches high school

Way to other teams as they provided their

students how to plan, design, engineer,

know-how and time to other teams who

build, and race roadworthy solar cars,

were preparing for the race,” said Upper

which is accomplished through six

School Principal Heather Lytle. “They truly

visits, curriculum materials, and summer

Liberty plans to compete again in the

posting its best finish in the history of

the school. The team of 10 students and teacher sponsors finished just 52 laps behind first place.

“This year’s finish is the best we’ve

photo courtesy of Liberty Christian

ever done,” said Dr. Brent Dragoo,

sponsor. “We’ve improved our energy management, decreased our rolling

resistance thanks to aerodynamics, and

worked well together as a team from start to finish. We had a great time!”

In the three days of racing, students

logged 382 laps around the speedway totaling 573 miles.

The Solar Car Challenge began in 1993

as a high school extra-curricular program but evolved into what is now the Solar Car Challenge Foundation. Teams of students from all over the world apply engineering and technology skills

to build or refine a car

powered solely by the sun. As of 2017, 181

high schools in 36 states, plus Canada, Mexico,

Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and

camps. Every year the cars and teams are

put to the test in one final event, this

“The challenge teaches high school students how to plan, design, engineer, build, and race roadworthy solar cars...”

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national teaching workshops, on-site

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year at Texas Motor Speedway. In the past, the Liberty

Christian Solar Car Team

has participated in cross-

country races overseas as well as in the U.S.

One of the most impressive

parts of the challenge is the

camaraderie across all of the

participating teams. It is not unusual for

one team to help another if there are

showed we are all a big family in solar car.” Solar Car Challenge in 2018 in another

rally race to California and then again in the World Solar Car Challenge in 2019 in Australia.

Team members included Ryan Allison, Austin Graves, Gabe Graves, Maximo

Gutierrez, Austin Hunt, McLaren Kenway, captain George Marye, Connor Robbins, Luke Rosprim, Raleigh Tobben, and

McLaren Wang. Mr. Evan Hunt served as

a coach with Dr. Dragoo, and Mrs. Jamie Michalek served as a team chaperon along with Mrs. Gallo.

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Lifestyle | Makeover of the Month

Makeover of the Month

Anna Casteen A nna Casteen was nominated by her sister, Amy, for a makeover. After eight years of teaching

middle and high school math in New York, Anna has moved back to the area and no one is happier about this than Amy. They do Zumba together twice a week, have

game nights and now Amy is helping her get ready for her wedding in February.

On top of all that, Anna is apparently the “coolest aunt ever” to Amy’s daughter.

Before

Anna now teaches at a community

After

makeover at Cloud 9 would be a perfect

college and doesn’t have the summer off, only Fridays, so Amy thought a

way for her to enjoy the summer, even if

photography by Caroline Simpson

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Make-up application done by Taylor Compton Taylor lightened Anna’s hair two levels,

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Lifestyle

Argyle High School

Theatre Presents

Legally Blonde T

by Susan Neuhalfen

he Argyle High School Theatre Department is tackling its biggest production to date as it presents Legally Blonde the Musical, based on the 2001 hit film. The cast of 40, (the largest in recent years) began rehearsing in late July. Students learned music for the entire show and also choreographed major dance numbers during the nearly two-week boot camp. Carly Haynes plays the Harvard bound protagonist, Elle Woods while Parker Dial is Warner, the object of Elle’s affection. Standing in Elle’s way of Warner’s love is Vivienne, played by Raleigh Turner. Helping Elle fulfill her dreams is Paulette, the sassy hairdresser, portrayed by Gracie Arthur. The “Greek Chorus” is played by Berret Buvinghausen, Avery Winter, and Bella Zindel. Toby Smith is the law professor who challenges Elle and the other Harvard students. Colby Raasch’s character, Emmett, encourages Elle to believe that anything is possible. Katie Haynes plays fitness queen, Brooke Wyndham, who is on trial for murder. Rounding out the cast are: Izzy Adoue, Jackson Barnes, Charis Beivitt, Naomi

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photos courtesy of AHS Theatre Brooks, Tanner Bubeck, Peyton Deffenbaugh, Caitlin Deramo, Grace Fife, Alex Govea, Javy Govea, Grady Henexson, Hunter Jones Mattie Kelton, Zack Lacrosse, Talia Mclaughlin Miranda Miller, Slade Monroe, Aidan Montecino, Georgia Penn, Jake Pool, Kate Repp, Alysa Sharp, Mikayla Simmons, Savannah Simmons, Ty Smith, Lauren Van Zee, Campbell Wilmont, and Isabelle Wolfe. The show is under the direction of Ms. Melissa Toomer. Dance captain is Chloe

Kokenes. Rhiannon Kosla is costumer. Lighting designers are Nick Hoyt and Gracie Johnson. Technical crew includes: Milan McKenna, Luke Casey, Logan Burchett, Chris Henry, Logan Tubbs, Neeha Alam, Tatum Earp, and Cole Adams. Tickets are available online at https:// ahslegallyblonde.eventbrite.com and sold at the door. Legally Blonde will play October 5-7, 14 at 7pm, October 15 at 2pm.

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Lifestyle | Gardening

Not So Great Deal You Get What You Pay For

ow is the time to get the ball rolling on that outdoor space or landscaping project. Everyone’s looking for a “great deal” but be careful! Daily we run into situations where the best price/lowest price got the job and now your paying double or triple to fix it. Beware of all the handymen turned patio builders and lawn mowers turned landscapers. Hire someone with patio specific construction experience. Your contractor should be able to provide references and take you to a couple of completed (as well as inprogress) jobs. Don’t put yourself in a situation where you’ve paid less and been left hoping for more.

THINGS TO REMEMBERQ-What is your pay schedule on this project?

A- If you’re asked for a majority of all

funds upfront without a binding contract

and before the materials have even been dropped on site you’re probably not

dealing with a trustworthy company. Q-How many years have you been in business here locally?

A- A contractor who’s been around has

established a solid network of suppliers, subcontractors and has earned a local

reputation. This will make them a safer bet than a contractor who’s either new to the business, the area or commuting in from an outside location.

Q-Can you provide me with at least five local referrals?

A-All contractors should be prepared to provide at least five references for

you to gauge their quality of work and overall experience.

Q-Are you insured and registered here with our city?

A-Any company that is worth doing

business with will carry both insurance

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working. You should expect to pay more for dealing with a legitimate company but you’ll also rest easy knowing that you’re protected and following city codes when taking on your project.

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