Argyle Living Magazine March 2016 by Murray Media Group

MARCH 2016

Argyle - Canyon Falls - Harvest - Robson Ranch

Finally, a True

FAMILY Dental Practice Dr. Matthew Artho and the Team of Country Lakes Dental

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Argyle RESIDENT

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Argyle Community Events Liberty Christian School Events

Contents Table of

Featured Stories and News

ECE-US Missions Week March 22nd-26th

March 25th

Volunteer Make a Difference Day April 6th at 9am

April 9th

National Signing Day All Sports April 13th

Congratulations to the Lady Warriors Basketball Team TAPPS State Champions for the Second Year in a Row!

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Argyle State Champions

Mayor’s Corner

Zika Virus Leaves

Inside Community

Inside Education

Prenuptial Agreements

Lakes Family Dental 20 Country

Good Friday

Junior/Senior Prom

Pg 20 On the Cover: Dr. Matthew Artho and the Team of Country Lakes Dental

Photos from Argyle

Daddy Daughter Dance

Glenn Garcelon Foundation

A Special Feat for Argyle

W Conference

Hilltop UIL

Facts About Car Seat Safety

B Noble Farms

Liberty Christian Baseball

Ask the Experts 07

From Your Editor

Life Coaching

Real Estate

Sidelines

Gardening

Tutoring

Nutrition

Lean In

ArgyleLivingMagazine.com

Lean Out

Publisher & Editor Scott & Kelly Murray Administration Managing Editor Jana Melton

Sub-Editor

A Message from The Community Editor

Bobbi Byrne

’ve stopped saying “fine” when people ask me how I’m doing. It doesn’t tell the person asking anything, except, maybe, that I don’t want to answer their question. But did they really want an honest answer? Or were they just making polite conversation?

We hurt each other with words and actions.

cashier I don’t know at the grocery store, but

should love us, hurt us. The only way to come

“Fine” might be an appropriate answer for the it isn’t the right answer for anyone who cares about me. Yet for years, it has

We hurt ourselves by what we do. People who out better is to surround ourselves with arms

that hold us near and also hold us accountable.

been my stock answer. I would

humans, we are not meant

keep my emotions locked away

to live in isolation. Since

inside me in a tight little ball

the

and never let anything out. If I

survival and they still are!

the fear of being vulnerable,

In a song, I heard “there

or judged, or taking up too

and honest with my emotions yet also guarded so I’m not

time,

relationships were crucial to

the wall we hide behind. It’s

problems. I want to be real

groups and families. Close

have imploded. “Fine” is often

even boring them with our

beginning

humans have lived in clans,

had kept it up I think I might

much of someone’s time, or

Kathryn Flores,

Community Relations and Advertising Consultant Argyle Living & Lantana Living Kathryn@murray-media.com 214.734.5783

is a crack in everything,

that’s how the light gets in.” The song translates that the

cracks, the hurt is inevitable, but it is through them that

appeared as “broken”.

growth happens, that light comes in. Hurt will

The popular slogan means as long as something

each other, is what makes the difference. Are we

We often hear, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

is working—leave it alone! However, from an emotional perspective, when it comes to the

human heart, it’s not fixed until it is broken. We humans break easily. In this world, broken things are despised and thrown out. Anything we no longer need, we throw away. Damaged

goods are rejected, and that includes people. When relationships break down, the tendency is to walk away or to cast away and find someone

new rather than work at reconciliation. Our

feelings get hurt. Our self-esteem is fragile.

always be a part of life, but how we reach out to

focusing on the cracks, or can we see the light that they provide, light that helps us to see, that

allows us to grow? Let your walls crack open, and the light come in. In the end, I believe

we’re built to heal and we can all experience this amazing life process by leaning in on “your people”! I believe there is a person out there for everyone. Finding your person is one of the most

Contributors

Steve Gamel Susan Neuhalfen

Advertising

Kathryn Flores kathryn@murray-media.com Kelly Murray kelly@murray-media.com

Production Graphic Designers Liz Wallace Stephanie Hansen Whitney Hill Caroline Brock

Photography

Scott Young 972.899.3536 ScottYoungPhoto.com Karen Foust 214.850.3417 FoustPhotography.com

Letters

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special and rewarding things in the world. Not

only do you find your person, but they find you, and to me that’s pretty amazing.

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Life Coaching

What Leaders can Learn

from 8th Grade Science by Art Locke, Focal Point Coaching ArtLockeCoaching.com

emember when you first learned about the concept of magnetism? If your experience was like mine, you ran an experiment using iron filings dumped onto a flat surface. They lay there in a random, haphazard fashion – until you wielded a magnet! All of a sudden the invisible force of magnetism took control of those iron filings, arranging them into patterns dictated by the movement of your hand. Circles, whirls, straight lines…the magnet was capable of aligning those individual filings and, out of chaos, order was created. When the magnet was removed, chaos could quickly ensue if the iron filings were disturbed.

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The effect of a magnet on iron filings is an

apt allegory for the effect of strong leadership

on the people in organizations. In business, the purpose of leadership is to define a compelling

vision and then communicate it effectively in

order to create alignment among employees –

much like a magnet is the source of a powerful, unseen force organizing matter.

Alignment

(being committed to a common purpose) among

employees is a critical factor in achieving success: healthy profits, committed employees and

enthusiastic customers.

But what does it take to create strong

alignment within a business? It’s clear to me that

it starts with the quality of the leader’s thinking. Yes, good old-fashioned introspection, enhanced by deliberate efforts to leverage the thinking of

others – whether through books, blogs, podcasts, training, workshops, master mind groups or a

mentor. Leaders have an obligation to out-think those around them: out-think them in terms of

the sheer amount of time they spend thinking; out-think them in terms of the willingness to embrace different points of view that challenge

assumptions and habits. Focused thinking will spawn clear objectives and strategies for the business. Focused thinking will enable the leader to communicate vision, strategies, tactics and expected outcomes authentically and clearly, engaging the hearts and minds of employees. Focused thinking leads to high quality results because it creates a shared vision that can be easily understood and embraced by employees. Try an alignment exercise that is very telling. In a neutral, private setting, ask your employees to take out a piece of paper and answer the following question: “What is the most important goal our company has for 2016?” If the majority of employees cannot identify the single most important goal, there’s an alignment problem. Then, as the leader, you have to determine whether the problem arises from a lack of clarity in your own thinking about business objectives, or if it’s a product of ineffective communications. In either case, take time out to rethink, refresh, reinforce and re-communicate why the business exists, how it benefits your customers, and how the members of your team contribute to success. You’ll be astounded by the results. Who knew that 8th grade science could teach us such profound life lessons?

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BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONS by Steve Gamel

he Argyle girls basketball team and its private-school counterpart from down the street, Liberty Christian, have been at the top of their game all season long. No matter how many top-ranked opponents stood in their way, both made winning look easy while inching closer to a possible state title. On March 5, both programs – separated by

barely three miles – repeated their claims as the state’s elite. Argyle

(35-1)

won

the

University

Interscholastic League Class 4A state title for the second straight year with a 53-43 win over Waco La Vega at the Alamodome in San Antonio. A few hours earlier, Liberty Christian (37-4) claimed its second straight crown after a 48-43 win over Plano

Prestonwood in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Class 5A state final in Mansfield. A

town

already

known for its rich

lost in the 2014 state final before winning its

first title since 2006 last year. With her team

looking to defend that crown, sophomore Gabby Standifer poured in 18 points and was named

state finals MVP. Teammate Vivian Gray, a three-year starter, added 15 points and was practically unstoppable.

Argyle trailed by one point going into the

second quarter, but took control of the game by

For both teams, it was only a matter of time.

sports tradition can

a row to the state tournament. The Lady Eagles

As this season wore on, both teams were

the odds-on favorite to at least make it to a state tournament.

The Lady Warriors managed to continue

district schedule. They still won their final 10

coach

Skip

Townsend

claimed his eighth state title (second at Argyle).

Liberty Christian was

facing Plano Prestonwood in a rematch of last year’s

deficits to take control. Arizona State signee

This was Argyle High School’s third trip in

2015 and 2016.

With the win, head

in that frame.

time. Neither had been challenged much this respective classifications.

now have state title wins in 2007, 2008, 2011,

winning despite losing senior Rebekah Hand

state final, which the Lady Warriors had to rally

season and were each ranked No. 1 in their

was its eighth in 10 seasons. The Lady Warriors

outscoring La Vega 13-4

continue to call itself Title Town.

For both teams, it was only a matter of

Liberty’s latest trip to the state tournament

to win. This time, Liberty overcame a few early

to a season-ending knee injury late in the games while averaging 59 points per game in the playoffs.

Argyle’s lone loss this season was to Class 6A

Cibolo Steele.

Argyle will return the bulk of its roster next

year and again should be a force to be reckoned

with. Liberty Christian was a senior-heavy team this season, but judging by the number of

Sydney Goodson led the team with 18 points

championship trophies they have earned over the

Both were named to the all-tournament team

seem like too much of a stretch.

while Kendall Ellig, a Rice signee, scored 17. with junior Tatum Barber.

years, reloading for another run next year doesn’t Just like the fans in this town are used to.

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MAYOR’S CORNER by Mayor Peggy Krueger

Pancakes and an Easter Egg Hunt... Sign me up!

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We are about to enjoy Argyle’s 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Town of Argyle, our schools and our local churches. I have been asked how in the world that these three groups, representing government, religion and education could possibly come together to organize a successful event. The answer is simple: we have a community that cares and supports each other. One day, three years ago, when I had only been mayor a short time, I received a call from a local church to see if I would join them for a meeting. The idea was presented, that in an effort to help bring our community together, we have all our local churches join together with the town to sponsor a community event. We decided on an Easter egg hunt, asked the school to participate, and the rest is history! We had a great time planning for the event and the result was better than we could

have hoped for. Year two built on the success of the prior year and we are expecting this year’s event to be our biggest community draw yet. This year’s event will be on Saturday, March 26th, beginning with the Lions Club pancake breakfast fundraiser to be held in the Argyle High School cafeteria. The fun continues with the Easter egg hunt at the high school starting at 11:00 and ending at 2:00. We will have bounce houses, an obstacle course, live music, food trucks and, of course, thousands of eggs. The music will be provided by The Poor Kings and the food trucks include Holy Frijoles, Nates 125th, Crazy Dawgs, Amparo Nieto, and Snappy Snow cones. Please bring can goods to donate to the Argyle Food Bank. Please join us for pancakes at the Lions Club fundraiser and then enjoy a day with your family and friends at Argyle High School for the 3rd Annual Argyle Easter Egg Hunt.

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by Susan Neuhalfen

ews about a mosquito-borne virus that has shown to be transmitted through humans has been buzzing around North Texas and instilling worry into pregnant women, who are especially concerned because of the possible birth defects it can cause. Zika is a mosquito-transmitted virus related

Normally, the virus is not spread through

to dengue, yellow fever and West Nile Virus.

human contact.

Asia and Africa, but it is relatively new to the

Services Department, Zika is spread from human

Experts say Zika is mainly associated with

mosquito. Aedes mosquitoes bite aggressively

It is not a new virus, having been found in western hemisphere.

travel to Central and South America. Recent

cases have been reported in Dallas, including one that was the first during the current

outbreak

transmitted sexually.

that

was

According to the Denton County Health

to human after one is bitten by an infected Aedes during the day.

The immediate concern has been for unborn

babies because of an alarming connection

between Zika and a neurological birth

disorder that leaves the head and brain small and underdeveloped.

The Centers for Disease Control says the

condition, called seizures,

microcephaly, can

developmental

delay,

cause

intellectual

disability, problems with movement and balance, difficulty swallowing, hearing loss and vision

problems. In severe cases, microcephaly can be life threatening.

Doctors at two Houston hospitals have

developed the first hospital-based rapid test for

Zika. Dallas County has requested approval for testing to be done locally rather than having to ship samples off the Atlanta-based CDC.

The CDC recommends that pregnant women

not travel to any areas where Zika is spreading. It also suggests using permethrin-treated clothing

and gear. Insect repellents with DEET in them are safe for pregnant women to use when done according to the product label.

Closer to home, The City of Highland Village

is contracting with Municipal Mosquito, a

local mosquito management company, for the identification, control and eradication

of mosquitoes which carry West Nile Virus, Chickungunya and Zika arborvirus.

Municipal Mosquito has performed mosquito

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mosquito control chemicals around creeks and wooded areas throughout the city.

The Denton County Health Department

is working with the healthcare provider community to increase awareness, testing and reporting of Zika in order to respond to any potential local spread. The

health

department

monitoring local, national and worldwide trends to determine the risks to the public health and

point where it’s a mosquito in Texas then, yes, that’s when it’s time to be concerned.”

When asked what the public can do

immediately to alleviate the mosquito problem, Woodham explained their process.

“We focus and partner with

“A soda cap full of water is all a mosquito needs to breed”

pursuing vector control activities

based on surveillance to reduce local impact.

the homeowner to rid the yard

of mosquitoes, fleas and ticks. Our product treats for about 30 other bugs.” The

services

includes

application of a barrier treatment. Generally, it’s about an acre

of space that gets treated, where the family

Crews also look for water sources that are

areas that are going to breed mosquitoes, such as French drains and bird baths.

“A soda cap full of water is all a mosquito

needs to breed. If we don’t address those sources we will repopulate the area very quickly.”

Mosquito Joe starts treating in the middle of

March, and this year crews are already getting calls and out working.

“The earlier you start the better you are

because you get ahead of a very influx population. Some are active now because we’ve had a very mild winter.

Woodham notes that there are other more

will spend most of their time. The product is

natural options people try themselves, such

already been inquiring about their services.

and dogs.

large, she believes, those aren’t as effective as a

media does its job as far as putting that fear into

population that already exists then also builds

blood borne illnesses. We just try to educate and

flying over it.

Hollie Woodham, owner of Mosquito Joe of

Northwest Dallas-Fort Worth, said people have “We are getting calls and certainly I think the

our society,” she said. “We don’t market toward help customers understand.

“The good news is all of the patients that have

been diagnosed have actually traveled to the area

where ground zero is. I think when we get to the

has a purely natural base and it is safe for kids

This type of treatment addresses the mature

a barrier to keep other mosquitoes from

as citronella shrubs and rosemary. By-inprofessional treatment.

TIPS TO AVOID MOSQUITO BITES

“They are lazy creatures,” Woodham said.

+Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants

When they’re traveling they are looking to

+Use air conditioning or window/door screens

“They only go about 200-300 feet in a lifetime. find the next plant, flowering shrub to land.”

+Use mosquito repellents, coils etc.

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Real Estate

HOW MUCH SHOULD I LIST MY HOME FOR… IT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU MIGHT THINK… by Will Woods of The Woods Group Keller Williams Realty

fter much thought and consideration you have decided to sell your home. You’ve done enough research to know it’s a buyers’ market. Then you consult with your realtor about a good selling price… The National Association of Realtors reports that sellers typically get the best price for their home in its first two weeks on the market. Many sellers believe that we should price our home as high as possible to make the most money. That strategy doesn’t work. What usually occurs in this scenario is the home sits on the market for a while and then the price reductions begin. I believe the list price of the home is the second most important tool in selling the home behind presentation. It’s more than a value, it’s a vital piece of marketing the home, attracting the right type of buyers. We first look at what similar homes have sold for in the last 90 days to determine a good starting list price. Then we look at comparable homes currently on the market to see how we stack up against the competition. If our home does not show as well as others, then we should have a better price. If our home shows better, then our price can be a bit higher. Our home needs to win the competition against homes currently on the market. Next, we set a price to reach the most buyers through all the available search engines. If a fair price for the home is $304,000 then we price it at $300,000 instead. That will attract buyers with a ceiling of $300,000 and buyers with a low price of $300,000. It is more important to reach many buyers than it is to price the home exactly at $304,000. Lastly, we have to think about the buyer we are attracting. If we set the 14 | ARGYLE LIVING | MARCH 2016

price too high, we attract buyers looking for a deal and they will make the transaction difficult with their constant negotiations. If the price is fair and reasonable, we can attract a couple of buyers that will do what it takes to get the home. These buyers are typically much easier to deal with on repairs and appraisal, and overall they are more accommodating with the terms of the transaction. THIS IS YOUR BUYER.

All in all, the list price of a home is a strategically important part of selling your home. There are plenty of tools to provide you with concrete data to support any suggested price. Think about it this way, agents do not set the home prices, they only interpret the market. If we can every assist you with your real estate needs, please call The Woods Group at 214.733.9239.

Argyle RESIDENT

Over the last several months, Hannah raised

Sonic Coming To Argyle Corner

funds by holding bake sales, setting up lemonade

A Sonic restaurant is coming to the area across from Argyle High School. There will also be a convenience store with Shell gas pumps at the corner of Harpole Road and Hwy 377. The Sonic and convenience store will be 6,600 square feet. The Sonic will be a sit-down atmosphere with a drive-thru, not the bays with carhops setup.

Harvest Youngster Builds Community Library Hannah Wood is a 13-year-old a Girl Scout and resident of Harvest. She has been working toward earning the Girl Scout Silver Award. As part of this

process, she decided

she would build a community library.

stands, and babysitting. With that money she

bought the paint and building supplies. With

the help of her family, she built the Harvest Community Library.

Harvest homeowners got involved by donating

books to stock the shelves.

Additionally,

homeowner Anna Schmidt helped Hannah with the finishing look by painting the library sign.

The Harvest Community Library is located

on the side of the Farmhouse. It is managed

by the community and will run on the honor code where you can take-a-book and leave-a-

book. Please ensure that the book you leave is appropriate for children’s eyes.

Argyle Trash Picked Up On Mondays Trash pickup in Argyle is changing to

Mondays as of Feb. 29.

Bulk/brush and recyclables will be collected on

the first, third and fifth Mondays of the month. If you have any questions, call Republic Services at 800.333.7301.

Argyle UMC Sends Care Packages To College Students The Argyle United Methodist Church collected $412 and sent 90 Valentine care packages to college students. Throughout the Lenten season, the church will have a missional offering opportunity each week. 14 volunteers made it happen. Blake Lyle one of the student recipients, tweeted a message to the church: “Huge thank you to @ArgyleUMC for the care package!! Feeling the #love all the way in Florida. Happy Valentine’s Day!” Another student, Clayton Cullen, tweeted: “@ArgyleUMC thank you so much for the care package! Y’all are the best!” Check out photos and more notes from the event here: http://www.argyleumc.org/ stories/2016/2/16/missional-lenten-offeringsweek-one-college-care-packages.

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Liberty Christian Students Create Sumo-bots

Argyle 4-H Raising Money For Service Dog

In Dr. Brent Dragoo and Evan Hunt’s Middle School STEM course, students applied BASIC programming language to compete in a single elimination tournament with their newly created sumo-bots. STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, is a middle school elective course designed to introduce technology and scientific principles to a new generation of engineers. During the school year, middle school STEM students study remote control forms of transportation and move directly into robotics. The class also studies alternative energy sources and the physics behind new technologies. The goal is to prepare students to excel in upper school chemistry, physics and engineering classes, as well as for a possible career in the field of science.

The Argyle 4-H Club is collecting donations for Eli’s Fund. Eli’s Fund is a Memorial for Lance Corporal Colton Rusk and Eli, his service dog. Eli, a bomb-sniffing military working dog was assigned to US Lance Corporal Colton Rusk. In December 2010, Lance Corporal Rusk was killed by sniper fire in Afghanistan. The fund was set up by The Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation to financially support medically retired veterans’ service animals and retired military animals. To make donations please contact Mrs. Kosla in art room 305 at the high school. Email: Tkosla@argyleisd.com.

Liberty Wrestling Team Wins Dual State Championship After hard-fought battles, the Liberty Christian wrestlers came away as the overall winner at the dual state championship in late January at McKinney Christian Academy. The team’s coaches said they were pleased with the team’s unity and teamwork, which continually gives them the strength to give their best at every competition. At dual State, teams go head to head in pools first, and then were set into brackets to determine a team champion. No individuals were crowned this day, only the team. Liberty beat St. Thomas Houston 77-4, Bishop Lynch Dallas 58-18, Episcopal School of Dallas 72-12, St. John’s Houston 45-29, and St. Mark’s Dallas 54-26.

Argyle High Debate Team Places 4Th The Argyle High School CX Debate Team of Jacob Cox and Rachel House went undefeated in three preliminary rounds on Feb 5, advancing to semifinals/finals. They placed 4th overall in district competition and earned 10 points for AHS in the Academic Spring Meet with that placement. 16 | ARGYLE LIVING | MARCH 2016

Liberty Basketball Takes Home Big Wins On Jan. 30, the 7th and 8th grade Liberty Navy boys’ basketball teams won their district championships. Also that weekend, 8th grade

Navy girls won district, and 7th grade Navy girls took second place.

The 7th grade boys’ team finished the season

undefeated at 13-0, while the 8th grade boys team finished 11-2. This year is the first time in

Liberty’s Middle School basketball history that

both the 7th and 8th grade boys have earned the title of district champs. The 8th grade team also won district last year.

Liberty Students Score High At Science Fair Middle and upper school students at Liberty

Christian School sought to discover scientific ways to solve some of life’s quandaries during Liberty’s annual Science Fair.

The top three overall best in fair winners are: Third Place Best in Fair: Addison Hudelson Second Place Best in Fair: Mary Harshfield First Place Best in Fair: Kelly Becker

Sidelines

by Steve Gamel

A Naïve Point of View on Bad Playoff Teams

admit what I am about to write may be a naïve — and perhaps harsh — point of view, but what is it with all the unfortunately bad high school playoff teams? And why are they there to begin with?

Let me clarify that I’m not talking about any local team that would be included in the pages of this magazine. But I cover a lot of games, and if I’m not covering them, I hear about them. And unfortunately, most of the early-round playoff outcomes are ridiculously lopsided in most sports. A perfect example was just last month when an Ohio girls basketball team made the news when it lost 108-1. No, that’s not a typo. I wish it were, though. I don’t know any specifics about either team that played in that game, but one of them obviously didn’t belong. And this isn’t a problem that’s specific to just Ohio-area teams. It’s right here in North Texas, too. I know the answer why. At least I think I do. And it’s bound to ruffle a few feathers. Here it is: the playoff field should not be as inclusive as it is now. Let’s forget about the Ohio game and talk about things right here in Texas, shall we? Years ago, I remember when only the top three teams in each district made the playoffs. At some point, and I don’t remember when, that playoff field was expanded to the top four teams in each district. For you sports writers out there, or parents who watch a ton of youth sports, you know as well as I do that the difference between a No. 1 seed and a No. 4 seed is huge. So when you

factor in playoff match ups, where the first round typically has the first place team from one

district squaring off against the fourth place team

from another district, you end up having some natural mismatches.

In my opinion, that’s just unfair.

Take this past girls basketball season. Of the

192 first-round games that were played between Class 4A and Class 6A in the University

Interscholastic League playoffs, 46 reported

scores were decided by 30 points or more. Of those 46 games, 13 saw the winning team win by 50 or more.

That includes the Argyle girls, who beat

For you sports writers out there, or parents who watch a ton of youth sports, you know as well as I do that the difference between a No. 1 seed and a No. 4 seed is huge.

Dallas

Uplift

Hampton

Prep, 88-18. There

was

another 4A team that won, 109-31. That may not sound

are riddled with talented players. Perhaps those players have access to summer league teams, or they have sport-specific training programs that other areas simply don’t have. And to their credit, there are some really good districts with top-to-bottom talent where there isn’t much separation between the district champion and the team that takes the final playoff spot. But the fact still remains that there are too many teams making the playoffs to begin with. So whittle the playoff field back down to the top 3, or even the top 2. Playoffs should be reserved for the best of the best, not the best of the rest.

Until next time, I’ll see you on the sidelines.

like a huge percentage, and

it’s not. But not included in

those figures were the games

where the winning team won by at least 20 points.

There were quite a few

of those, and I honestly got tired of counting them up. There were also far less

blowouts as you moved up in classifications, but they still existed.

I’m not going to blame the fourth seeds as

the sole reason for so many lopsided outcomes. The truth is, there are certain pockets of North

Texas — as is the case with other areas — that

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Gardening

should have been down a few weeks ago. If not, don’t waste time back-tracking —stick with the spray treatments. Most retail sprays recommend use on a bi-weekly basis. Also, consistently bag your lawn clippings. 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. It still feels early, but go ahead and get everything cut back, reshaped and ready for that spring growth. If you haven’t taken the time to remove the old mulch for the last couple of growing seasons, do so this year. Make sure you cultivate the bed soil and add fertilizer while it’s exposed. Our soil can get so hard over the course of a year. Turning it over and allowing the oxygen/ nutrients to really penetrate is always a good idea. Consider your plant needs, sun exposure and soil conditions when choosing a mulch. Obviously color typically dictates what direction people go, but there are so many other benefits from mulch other than just the aesthetic ones.

upon Us ??? by PJ Kratohvil Complete Solutions 214.735.1364

eady or not with the Bradford pear trees starting to drop and the dogwoods in full bloom spring is definitely coming. We’re focusing this article on information that should be helpful in the preparations of your own lawn/ landscape. Such a mild winter could have you looking at a lawn full of weeds about now. If so, and you’re not ready to call the chemical company just yet, then let’s get to work! For some immediate results, find a post emergent weed controller. Make sure to use a point and spray bottle and add some food color so you can track what you’ve covered as you go. Your first pre-emergent

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everything from root canals, pediatric dentistry, dental implant placement, cosmetic dentistry and even full-mouth restorations. He can help children with special needs, provide in-office sedation, educate his clients, and is proficient in common services like composite fillings, crowns, bridges, and dentures. And the great news is that these days, there is always new technology that allows dentists like Dr. Matt to do their job even better. Dr. Matt highlighted such technology as intraoral cameras capable of detecting tooth decay, digital x-rays, and even a 3D X-ray machine in his office that allows him to digitally design dental implant placement, assess airway obstructions, and even identify such canals in a tooth, All these services and more can be done under one roof, in most cases. “I call it Hero-dontics,” Dr. Matt joked. “We are always looking to find new ways to improve how we treat our patients. The bottom line is this ... I care about details, getting things right, and how people view their dental experience. I am most happy with feedback from patients who hate going to the dentist but love coming here.” With so much busy work, service to his community and country, and attentiveness to his family, staff and smiling patients, it’s amazing to think Dr. Matt would have any time at all to read a simple customer review online. But he does – and he’s looking at 5-stars.

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Step foot into the office, and one can (AEGD) residency – also at Baylor, giving immediately recognize, rather than having an him the training to provide complex specialty emotionless, cold environment, the ambiance at dental services. “That’s my personality. I like to do a lot at Country Lakes Family Dental is one of laughter and hospitality where it is obvious not only the once – like juggle eight kids and run a dental people, but the office staff experience an at-home practice,” Dr. Matt said with a laugh. “I wanted comfort uncommon at a dental office. Parents to focus my attention on personal interaction, and this dental office gives me that. This is and children are often encouraged to sit in a place where you can bring your the treatment room with each other, entire family, enjoy yourself, no matter who is getting care. and before you know it, You may even catch one of “...This is a place you’ve received some great Dr. Matt’s staff holding a where you can bring dental care.” baby while mom sits in your entire family, Discouraged with the the dental chair. enjoy yourself, and reputation of corporate Dr. Matt states before you know it, dental practices and their he has been blessed you’ve received some effects on dental care, Dr. with a wonderful staff. great dental care.” Matt sought to open his Meticulously chosen, his own practice to maintain staff is a family that functions ethical dental practices, with the same character as Dr. and provide encouragement Matt, a family man in every sense of for those who may have lost faith the word. With his wife, Leigh Ann, Dr. Matt is a proud father of eight, yes eight, children, in dental care. His hygienist, Charlotte Brannon, elaborates as seen on the cover. on this, “Our team’s attitude in general have As he jokingly explains, “At my office, I have made this an honest family practice, and a patients, and at home, I have patience.” great place to work. Dr. Matt always offers A man of many capabilities, Dr. Matt straightforward, conservative treatment. We all actually began his working career as an electrical strive to educate our patients to show them their engineer. He later joined the Army National dental needs and help prevent dental disease.” Guard (currently serving as Captain), and, The experience at Country Lakes Family his desire to serve his family and neighbors, Dental gets even better once patients realize all while engaging his formulating side, led him to Dr. Matt can do. dentistry. Along with his advanced education and After receiving his Doctorate in Dental over 500 hours of continuing education, Dr. Surgery from Baylor College of Dentistry, Matt has poised himself with the ability to do he pursued and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry

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Tutoring

Setting Better Standards:

PERFORMANCE VS. MASTERY GOALS by Brieanna Casey, Head Instructor The Tutoring Center — Bartonville

ost of us learn at an early age that if we simply complete the task set before us, it will appease the powers that be. And while it’s certainly easier and faster in the short-term, it teaches children the dangerous mindset of minimum effort.

What we need to better understand is the difference between performance and mastery goals. Performance goals are task-oriented. These are usually extrinsically motivated which emphasize getting the grades over understanding the content. Extrinsic motivation is factored by outside forces such as satisfying teachers or parents, and often results in stressful learning environments.

The fact is, most things worth achieving in life come as a result of setting mastery goals. Mastery goals are those we approach with an eye toward the future, and which prompt us to learn fundamental concepts or skills. These goals are sometimes more abstract e.g. becoming a better writer. Mastery goals are driven by means of intrinsic motivation—those we accomplish for ourselves, such as personal enrichment

or empowerment. Because mastery goals rely on students’ own desires, they become more independent and self-sufﬁcient. Eventually they will feel empowered to make decisions about their own learning.

And isn’t that what education is all about— teaching students to teach themselves? By putting the power in our students’ hands, they’re going to be more driven to succeed because they want to—not because they have to—which prepares them for college and the adult world when they’ll no longer have a teacher, parent or employer willing to offer incentives just for doing what is already expected of them. Perhaps the most signiﬁcant lesson that mastery goals give students is to disassociate academic failure with personal failure. It implies that their value is contingent upon a measure of knowledge as judged by others. Thus, we should be teaching students that it doesn’t affect their value as a person, and that the ability and willingness to succeed rests solely within their purview. By modeling these behaviors and beliefs, we can show children purpose and how to value and enjoy education. We can empower them to treasure their triumphs, and to withstand and overcome obstacles and failures in school, at work, at home and in life.

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5TH ANNUAL

Glenn Garcelon Foundation Golf Tournament at Tour 18

by Susan Neuhalfen he Glenn Garcelon Foundation is hosting its fifth annual golf classic on April 3 at Tour 18 in Flower Mound. The foundation, started by Garcelon’s widow and children, benefits brain tumor patients.

Teams and individuals are invited to join the 4-Person Scramble. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. The event will include a complimentary lunch provided by McAllister’s Deli, wine and cheese on the course and a fun-filled dinner with raffle items, great door prizes and a wine pull. Even if you don’t play golf, you are welcome to join the dinner. Glenn Garcelon will always be remembered by friends and family for his commitment to helping others. A friend, neighbor, volunteer, and well-respected co-worker to many, Glenn always put people first. When Glenn died due to complications from a brain tumor in 2008, it was no surprise that his family wanted to pay forward the lessons of love, warmth, support and compassion that they learned from Glenn. His wife Gail and daughters Nicole and Danielle formed the Glenn Garcelon Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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Its mission is to improve the quality of life for

brain tumor survivors, caregivers and their

families by providing emotional and financial

support. Observing first-hand the toll caregivers

struggle with daily, their passion has become to help to alleviate that struggle for other families.

“No one else was doing anything like this,”

pointed out Gail. “Most focus their funding on research and awareness. There was nothing there to help the families and caregivers directly.”

All proceeds from the golf tournament go to

help families and caregivers with their day to day struggles here in Texas.

Gail recalled one of the players from last year’s

golf tournament who played because he loved

golf—he had no connection to the foundation. The day after the tournament that all changed

when his best friend was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.

His friend Randy, a father of two, died just eight short months later. The Glenn Garcelon foundation awarded Randy a grant to help with his household bills. Then, after his death, awarded a posthumous grant to his wife to help with funeral expenses. Dwayne was another patient who spent 15 months in the hospital. His family was awarded a grant to help with household bills and fuel. His wife was having to drive from Sanger to the VA Hospital and it was taking a toll financially. His wife now serves on the board of the Glen Garcelon Foundation. “She’s paying it forward,” smiles Gail. Michelle was a television producer in Atlanta when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. She’s a single mother with two children and now lives in an apartment in Lewisville. The Foundation has helped her pay her rent as well as obtain necessary medical equipment such as a wheelchair and walker. “So often we don’t realize what all is involved,” said Gail. “Many patients can never drive again and it’s up to the spouse to support them completely.” In 2014, and again in 2015, the Glenn Garcelon Foundation was voted the top non-profit organization in “Best of Denton County.” To register, volunteer, apply for a grant, or to learn more about Glenn’s story and the people who have benefited from Foundation’s support, visit www.glenngarcelonfoundation.org. 8718 Amen Corner • Flower Mound, TX 11am Registration • 1pm Shotgun Start

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PICK 6

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A Special

FEAT ISD for ARGYLE

by Contributing Writer

hen Argyle ISD’s Special Olympics program emerged from the creativity of Denise Yeatts, it came with the idea that having a disability doesn’t make one disabled.

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“... My son David has Down’s Syndrome,

After

garnering

support

from

which I prefer to call ‘up syndrome’ because

AISD Superintendent Telena

said. “He always lifts you up.”

and school got behind

there is nothing down about David,” Yeatts

David began participating in Special

Olympics when he was 8 years old, the

Wright,

Argyle

Methodist

compete from age 8 to 99.

“Right away I saw what a blessing it was

for all the participants,” Yeatts said. “This is a wonderful experience for David and other

Special Olympians. They participate heart

and soul against others who have challenges, both physical and mental. This is the one place where they are normal.”

Yeatts, a teacher’s aide for AISD moved

her children to district and David was able to compete with his old team. But last year

community

Yeatts’ idea.

youngest one can start. Special Olympics offers the opportunity to participate and

the

United

Church

made a large donation the

help

new

launch

program.

Volunteers from all over

reached

to help.

David

said

out he’s

involved in the Argyle ISD

Special

Olympics

because he likes winning medals and having fun.

This year, some of that fun has

all that changed, and David was devastated.

included a competition in bowling,

area on which he could compete,” she said.

basketball competition happens in early

“We could not find a team anywhere in our

“So I decided to see what I could do about bringing Special Olympics to the AISD.”

where they brought home two medals. The

March and they plan to also participate in track and field events.

“At this point we only have a few participants but that number will grow as we get the word out and show what Special Olympics can do for both those who compete and those who volunteer,” Yeatts said. Anyone interested in participating or wishing to donate or volunteer to help can contact Yeatts at specialolympics@argyleisd.com.

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W 2nd Annual

CONFERENCE coming to Argyle in April by Susan Neuhalfen

uest speakers, small group sessions and musical performances will highlight the second annual W Conference in Argyle on April 15-16. The serene, seven-acre Cathedral in the

Woods is the setting for this Christian women’s

conference which focuses on the different images that are projected on women and that women project on themselves. The purpose of

the conference is to refresh and revitalize all of those in attendance.

“We know it’s hard for

women to take a Friday evening and Saturday away,” expressed W.

and

Conference

CEO

founder

Foundation

Management Services Marcylle Combs. “We promise if they

women and guests are encouraged to attend the

small groups that focus on issues that best suit their situations.

According to Combs, women as a whole

expect too much of themselves. They want

to be the perfect mother, wife, and executive that handles everything. When they don’t have those things, or life gets out of balance, it can

lead to anxiety and sometimes depression. The featured speakers are all women at different

seasons in their lives who have defined their

successes, not by society’s rules

“It is a very safe place where women can come forward and share their stories,”

do, they will walk away filled with love and re-energized.”

The featured speakers are all working

women at different phases of their lives, all with different backgrounds and different family statuses. Combs is the guest speaker

Friday evening followed by a concert by contemporary Christian recording artist Jillian

Edwards. Saturday spotlights several thirty minute speeches by various speakers followed by a breakout session for small groups.

Those in attendance may choose the small

groups they would like to attend. Each speaker will tackle a different subject pertinent to

but by their own.

Those in

attendance are encouraged to also find their own definition of success.

Michelle Mongogna is one of

the organizers of the event and

was an attendee last year. She

said she is in awe of the program that these women put together and the positive effect it has on so many lives.

“It is a very safe place where women can

come forward and share their stories,” said Mognogna. “They are not there to compare

themselves to each other. They come together to love and support each other and that’s what women need.”

The Friday session runs from 6pm until

9pm. The Saturday session starts at 9am and

ends at 4:30pm. Tickets may be purchased at www.thewconference.ticketleap.com/2016/.

Use discount code spring4it for a $30 discount. photos courtesy of Allyson Needham

The W Conference FRIDAY April 15th | 6 PM - 9 PM

photo courtesy of Michelle Mongogna

SATURDAY April 16th | 9 AM - 4:30 PM The Cathedral in the Woods 3 Bains Court, Argyle, TX 76226 www.thewconference.com

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Another big draw for Hilltop kids is chess.

They may compete in a chess game with another

competitor, or a chess puzzle, a pencil and paper test analyzing possible chess moves.

Winners of individual contests win a medal

or a ribbon. Teams earn trophies.

Pels said the students are eager to participate

and often teachers will encourage students by Contributing Writer

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After all students have competed in each event, designated “graders” review and score each entry.

And though there is competition involved,

it’s always friendly. Despite the additional work, students meet with coaches once a week during

the ramp up season. The teachers are motivated

Each category is assigned a point level.

by how much good UIL does for the students

team. This past year, Hilltop won by more than

“Teachers see the value of the competition,”

Students are graded individually and as a

and staff.

100 points.

explains Pels. “I think that’s where a lot of

Hilltop, organizes

the

entire

event.

Now, with two years as UIL District 9 coordinator, she knows a thing or two about

running a smooth event and what drives the children toward winning.

“Emotionally I think it gives them confidence

and it kind of gives them practice for what they’re going to do in the future,” she said.

“It also establishes responsibility and it gives

them an appreciation for what school does. It makes them well-rounded.”

relationships are built.”

“I think there’s something to be said about

working hard,” Pels added. “I also think there’s

something also to be said about the joy of being involved in children’s lives.” 2nd & 3rd Grade UIL

Kimberly Mack, a Horizons/GT teacher

Some of the favorite event categories among • Music Memory: Students must memorize

over 10 (mostly classical) musical

compositions,

the name of the piece and the composer. “It’s

one

hardest,” Mack said. •

Number

Students

learn

4th Grade UIL

students at Hilltop include:

photos courtesy of Sara Richardson

the

Sense: and

perform math strategies

to allow them to complete

5th Grade UIL

However, Argyle schools are also known as the ones to beat when it comes to academic competition. Hilltop Elementary School has taken the top spot in its UIL district competition many times: 2005 - 2006, 2006 - 2007, 2007 - 2008, 2008 - 2009, 2009 - 2010, 2014- 2015 and most recently 2015-16. “We feel like there are many ways for our parents to get their kids involved athletically, but there wasn’t a whole lot academically,” said Mandi Pels, the school’s principal. There are 27 events in which students from 8 different school districts participate, making up UIL District 9. They are: Argyle, Aubrey, Celina, Gainesville, Krum and Sanger. UIL competitions include music memory, art memory, math computation, dictionary skills, storytelling, chess and maps and graphs. Pels said UIL helps students feel confident. “It speaks to talents,” she said. “They get to show off what they know. “At the same time, it’s a safe place to try something, fail it, and then try it again.” Throughout the UIL district, about 1,000 students take part in the competition. They prepare for 6-8 weeks with their teachers serving as coaches. Hilltop hosts the event.

UIL at this level includes grades 2-5.

certain area.

computations in their head. •

Oral

Reading

Storytelling: Younger kids practice

using pictures around which to create

a story, while older kids read an

excerpt

they

practiced presenting.

have

6th Grade UIL

hen the word “Argyle” comes up in conversations about area schools, no doubt it’s couched with praise and accolades as being one of the most successful athletic presences in Denton County.

whom they feel may have a talent in a

FIRST PLACE RESULTS

FROM HILLTOP UIL COMPETITION 2nd Grade 1st Place Rylee Pazana (Creative Writing) 3rd Grade 2nd Place Team (Chess) 1st Place (tie) - Drighten Miller (Chess) 2nd Place - Rachel West (Music Memory) 4th Grade 1st Place Team (Chess) 1st Place - Will Hodson (Chess) 1st Place - Edgard Paez (Number Sense) 5th Grade 1st PlaceTeam (Chess) 1st Place Team (Music Memory) 1st Place Team (Number Sense) 1st Place Team (Social Studies) 1st Place Team (Spelling) 1st Place - Ella Sheridan (Dictionary Skills) 1st Place - Levi Pabst (Music Memory) 1st Place - Evan Harbach (Number Sense) 1st Place - Kyndall Hennigan (Oral Reading) 1st Place - Ellie Richardson (Social Studies)

Argyle RESIDENT MARCH 2016 | ARGYLE LIVING | 33

Nutrition

Dear Annette,

Is Butter

Okay?

ou are correct. The new guidelines identify that cholesterol we eat is not causing our blood cholesterol to rise. It is more likely that the high amounts of sugar and processed foods that we are eating are causing the problem. When we measure our cholesterol we look

at our HDL or our good cholesterol. We need

good cholesterol for our brains and new cells. We

know eating omega 3 fats like olive oil, fish, nuts, and seeds cause our good HDL to improve.

It was also thought that eating saturated fats,

like butter, raised the bad or LDL cholesterol. There were just not enough good studies done The new USDA guidelines say

and guidelines were based on one study by Dr.

cholesterol is not a nutrient of concern.

Ancel Keys in 1957. Studies now show saturated

butter now?

beef do not raise our

Does that mean itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s okay to eat Signed,

fats like butter and

by Annette Doody, Savory Bistro Owner and Wellness Coach 940.584.0255

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of the LDL particles are big and fluffy, there is little concern. If the LDL particles are very small

there is a big concern. So actually a person could

look at his or her cholesterol numbers and have lower LDL, but if it is small particle LDL there is reason to worry.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the bottom line:

according to

researchers like Dr. Mark Hyman, if you have a

diet rich with lots of vegetable nutrients and fiber and you add good sources of fat, like butter and

beef from grass fed cows, then it does not increase

the risk for heart attack. All fats when eaten with

high levels of sugar are not be good for the body and cause heart attacks. It is the processed foods and sugars that we are eating that are the culprits.

So eat butter from

cholesterol level. This

grass fed cows and

true if the cattle

carbohydrates. Clean

We also now

3 fats and properly raised

Confused

A person can have higher LDL but if the size

particularly

is grass fed. know

that

not all LDL

is the same.

reduce

sugar

and

sources of good omega

animal fats with a diet

high in vegetables is a

healthy diet.