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10 HOT VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS

5 THINGS TO TRY

GET A RUNNING START

WHAT’S IN A NUMBER?

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SHERIFF’S CORNER WITH SHERIFF TRACY MURPHREE

INSIDE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION

DENTISTRY WITH COUNTRY LAKES FAMILY DENTAL

FEATURED

TA B L E O F

20 the Heart 2022: A YEAR FOR SETTING GOALS

GARDENING WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

BOUGEE ON A BUDGET

STALKER PREVENTION MONTH

THE BIG GAME

FEVER IN CHILDREN

ISAAC SMITH FOR CONGRESS POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT

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Publisher of Murray Media Group, kelly@murray-media.com Publisher & Editor Scott & Kelly Murray

Administration

Optimism

2022 W IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS IN

ell, the holiday season is officially behind us, and 2022 is already here. Can you believe it? Where did the time go? It seems like just yesterday

that we were sending the kiddos back to school in triple-

digit temperatures, and I can remember getting ready for Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season as if it were yesterday. But here we are, almost to February. Wow! They say time flies when you’re having fun and, while I definitely had a lot of fun this year, I have even more optimism as I look forward to another new year.

As we start to ponder how we’re going to make 2022 better than last year — personally, professionally, spiritually, etc. — I urge you all to reflect on 2021. Regardless of whether or not you nailed this past year, I’d be willing to bet that you still learned and grew in ways that you never expected this year. I know I did. And I’m sure we will take all of those lessons and put them to good use this year. That’s what I love about life – you never know what the next day (or, in this case, the next year) is going to bring. It’s the unexpected challenges that help us grow the most. We sure are happy to share our lives with each and every one of you. Enjoy your family, cherish your friends, always be kind, laugh often, and find unique and inspiring ways to make the best of even the bad days.

Managing Editor Jana Melton Sub-Editor Bobbi Byrne

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Caylie Howard, Steve Gamel, Diane Ciarloni Jade Kensington, Jean Eisenmann Leena Duwadi, Mark Miller

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Cheers to 2022!

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umbers become seriously important when they’re emblazoned on the back of athletic jerseys. Ask mom, Robbie,

and dad, Brian Page, what the numbers 33 and 24 mean to them. “Number 33 was on our son Reagan’s football

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“We always felt it was also interesting that Riley was a receiver and Reagan was a lineman,” Robbie noted.

jersey in Argyle High School, and number 24 belonged to our younger son Riley,” Robbie explained. “Reagan is now 25 and Riley is 18. “We cheered for those numbers at every game for a total of eight years. And we yelled even louder when the boys became the first brothers in Argyle to each win a football State Championship. They were the first, and they remain, the only brothers with that achievement. Reagan’s Championship was in 2013, and Riley’s was in 2020.” Both Robbie and Brian were competitive athletes during their earlier years, and they were more than pleased when both boys followed the same path. “I played basketball and graduated from Texas A & M,” Robbie recalled, “and Brian was an awesome quarterback.” “Playing sports meant everything to me when I was a kid,” Brian confessed. “I grew up in Pilot Point and played mostly football. I always hoped my boys would be drawn to sports and I felt blessed when they were.” The Pages devoted a lot of thought to their lifestyle dynamics and, in 2003, decided they wanted to relocate to a place where elements such as church and a sense of community were valued. They investigated and settled on a house and acreage in Argyle. “2003 was the first year for a graduating class at Argyle High School,” Brian said. “We watched

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the sports program evolve and develop at the school, which was exciting for sports-minded parents such as ourselves.” “We always felt it was also interesting that Riley was a receiver and Reagan was a lineman,” Robbie noted. “Regardless of the school and regardless of the program, a huge share of the credit for success (or otherwise) goes to the coach and his staff. Coach Todd Rogers provided the best mentoring our boys could ever receive.”

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Both Reagan and Riley left high school in a blaze of glory. Reagan once again followed in his parents’ footsteps. Both Robbie and Brian are entrepreneurs at heart. Robbie has been involved in the health and wellness industry for more than a decade, focused on anything that “advances the core of a woman.” With Brian’s total support, she’s about to enter a new chapter that combines her focus with their entrepreneurial skills. “Reagan wanted to set his own entrepreneurship path,” Robbie Revealed. “He decided against college and, instead, started making his own way in the mortgage business. He also got married in July 2021. He’s doing quite well in both mortgage and marriage, and we couldn’t be happier. “Riley is heading for Oklahoma for college. He’s made the decision to focus on academics without the athletics.” As we all know, COVID hit in 2020. School was canceled, and there was talk of scuttling the football season – the season of Riley’s State Championship game. Robbie is a firm believer in the power of prayer. At first, when she heard the football season was in danger, she was confused. “Wait a minute,” she said. “During one of the times I was praying for the boys, I received the distinct impression that Riley’s team would win the State Championship. That meant the season couldn’t be canceled. I started telling everyone not to worry. Everything would be fine.” Well, as things turned out, Robbie had the correct inside scoop. The season was not canceled and #24 won the State Championship seven years after #33 had his spotlight moment. There was one other thing she was “told.” That was, “The boys’ accomplishment would be featured in a magazine,” she said with obvious delight. So, whenever you’re deciding what to believe and what not to believe, just remember that old piece of advice that says to “consider the source.” Robbie obviously has a very reliable source.

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by Caylie Howard | Photography by B Faith Photography

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“Lori genuinely cares about people. She’s not in real estate for the money. She does what she does because she can use her skills to bring joy to people and help them find their dream home,” Brandon said.

inding a realtor that isn’t solely focused on just the sale, but also on what is truly best for you and your family can be such a

rare find. That’s one reason why Lori Jacobson, founder of The Legacy Group, is so special. She genuinely cares about each and every person she encounters. You may enter as a client, but you’ll leave as a friend. And what’s even more incredible, is she’s now able to work with her daughter to build something truly generational; passing on her compassionate and heartfelt legacy to her daughter, Addi. Nothing means more to Lori than her family. Everything she does, she does with them in mind. But just like any successful person in business, Lori has felt and seen the struggle of finding balance when it comes to work and family life. All too often with successful entrepreneurs & business leaders, family gets pushed to the side to make room for work and the responsibilities that go along with that. Lori unashamedly admits this has happened in the past; another reason why it’s been so special to have her oldest daughter become a part of The Legacy Group. Bringing 21 year old, Addi, into the business has always been a part of Lori’s dream. Addi had previously been a student at Texas Tech.

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transactions, giving Lori more time to focus on providing her clients with the best possible service which is where Lori’s true passions lie. “Lori genuinely cares about people. She’s not in real estate for the money. She does what she does because she can use her skills to bring joy to people and help them find their dream home,” Brandon said. On top of adding Addi to the company, The Legacy Group joined one of the biggest brokerage companies in the country, Compass, in April of 2021. “There were a bunch of reasons to make the move to Compass from being independent. One was the technology that they offered. What we have now is something that would have taken us much longer to achieve in-house and, honestly, wouldn’t have been as good. And it just works,” Brandon said. A second reason was that the brand components of Compass are all on-brand with The Legacy Group. Compass is elegant, powerful, clean and simple, and modern; all of which have been brand pillars for The Legacy Group since its inception. Compass will also be beneficial to Lori to bring even more balance to her life by giving her another office location in The Shops of Highland Village; a bit closer to one of her major expanding markets of Argyle. Every person that meets Lori feels the kindness, generosity, and care that she openly exudes. Her gracious dedication to not only her clients but also her family is such a rare characteristic that it’s easy to see why she is held in such “When COVID happened, Tech shut the campus down. Addi took advantage of that timing by getting her real estate license,” Lori’s Business & Marketing Director, Brandon Geoffrion, said. “Addi has been a fully licensed realtor on the team since April 2021 and has been like a sponge ever since.” Being able to work closely with her daughter and combine her work and family life has truly brought happiness and bliss to Lori. Lori takes great pride in teaching Addi everything she knows. Things like how to build her own successful network, to the ins & outs of contracts, and how to treat people to separate yourself in the industry.

high regard in Denton County. And with Lori continuing her Legacy with her daughter, there’s no end to what the power duo will be able to accomplish together for years to come. dfwlegacygroup.com | 817.797.6875 team@dfwlegacygroup.com 613 N. Walnut Street Roanoke, TX 76262

“It’s been really fun to watch them learn and grow from each other. Lori is teaching Addi a lot, and Addi is getting to teach Lori a few things too,” Brandon said. Bringing Addi onboard has benefited Lori in more ways than one. Addi is learning how to do some of the “day in the life” or “operational” sides of being a realtor by helping her mom on some of her

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18th annual

STALKER prevention month by Caylie Howard

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talking is a very serious issue that

commonly used tactic when it comes to

that you can find online to help you with this

happens more often than you would

responding to their perpetrators is to confront

process. Make sure to include any police

think. Each victim’s experience is different

or threaten their stalker or even attempt to fight

reports that are filed in your records.

but the problem is still the same. Some cases

back against them, which can end

are more dangerous than others, with the

very dangerously.

situation leading to attacks, sexual assault, or

4. It’s important to save all evidence of stalking when you can. A common form of

Denton County’s Friends of the Family is a

contact with stalkers is by using technology.

great source for assistance as well as a place

If you remember to save all of the emails, text

Unfortunately, there isn’t one single

to offer helpful tips and resources to victims.

messages, photos, and social media postings

psychological or behavioral profile that could

Below is a list of 5 great tips for victims who are

as evidence of your stalker’s behavior, it will

point out to us an individual that carries those

experiencing this harmful situation.

benefit you in the long run tremendously. You

even killing the victim.

dangerous and unsettling stalker tendencies. There’s also no definitive way to predict what a certain stalker will or won’t do to their victims. A stalker’s behavior can escalate from less lifethreatening interactions such as phone calls or text messages to more physical contact such as delivering gifts or showing up to places that their victims are. When it comes to victims of stalking, there is a very real struggle with how to respond to their stalkers. There are a few more common ways that victims seem to choose to handle the situation. Some victims attempt to reason with their stalkers to calm them in hopes that being kind to their attackers will encourage them to stop. There are many victims of this crime that tend to play down their frightening experiences by trying to convince themselves that their situation isn’t as bad as it truly is. Another

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1. A great tip to remember when you find yourself in a stalker situation is to trust your instincts. Many victims of stalking situations often are encouraged by their friends or their

may also look into ways to use your technology devices in a more protected way. A great source for this is the National Network to End Domestic Violence Safety Net Project’s Tech Safety Site.

family to downplay the behavior of their stalker

5. Contacting a local victim service provider,

or the situation as a whole. However, your safety

such as Denton County’s Friends of the Family,

needs to be the number one priority. If you feel

is a vital part of safely escaping a stalker

any sort of real threat or harm, trust

situation. These local helpful sources can

your intuition.

aid you in exploring your options as well as

2. If you feel that you are in immediate danger, the first thing that you should do is call the

discussing a plan of safety for you and everyone involved.

police. They are going to be your number one

It’s important to note that as a victim of stalking,

source of protection in these horrid situations.

you can’t control your stalker’s behavior.

Take the time to explain the stalker’s actions

However, you should also feel empowered and

and why they are causing you distress or fear.

encouraged to take the necessary steps to keep

3. Keeping a record of each interaction of any

yourself and your loved ones safe from harm.

kind is a great tool to use when dealing with a stalker. There are examples and templates

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POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT

by Caylie Howard | photos courtesy of isaacsmithforcongress.com

“T

o whom much is given, much is required.” This is what Isaac Smith has based his life on and what has started his journey of running for Congress. Isaac has been married to his wife, Tabitha, a nurse at Denton Presbyterian Hospital, for 14 years. Together, Isaac and

Tabitha have 2 beautiful adopted children. pandemic, Isaac’s business exploded and

dual citizenship until he was 17. “My parents

saw great success. “It was a great year for us

were missionaries in Mexico and I couldn’t wait

financially and when we asked God what we

to move to America to pursue the American

should do with our funds, we felt he told us to

Dream,” Isaac said. In 2011, a few years after his

pay off our home, so that’s what we did,” Isaac

move to the United States, Isaac made his way

said. “I love doing inspections; however, I’ve

to Texas and he’s called both Flower Mound

put my business to bed in order to follow God’s

and Highland Village his home ever since.

command to run for office.”

Isaac has a very faith-based background and

Isaac stands by his conservative and Christ-

lives his life accordingly. So, upon making

based values. “A lot of people don’t know that

Flower Mound their home, Isaac and Tabitha

they’re conservative but my wife and I know it.

quickly sought out the perfect church to call

And not only do we know it, but we also live it,”

home. After many different church visits, they

Isaac said.

Creek Church. “We knew that was where we were supposed to be and we’ve been there ever since,” Isaac said.

Isaac’s conservative beliefs are strongly represented in his stance on political issues. Some of his policy beliefs regard the freedom of choice when it comes to COVID

In 2013, Isaac started a small business

vaccines, election integrity, solutions to illegal

inspecting homes. Last year, during the

immigration, political term limits, support of

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life and making adoption a more accessible option, having a flat rate tax plan, and the support of the use and discovery of fossil fuels.

Isaac was born in Mexico and lived there with

finally found the perfect church family at Valley

the second and first amendments, being pro-

For the past 15 years, Isaac has paid great attention to politics and has always had strong opinions on what’s happening in our country. However, that being said, running for office was never something that Isaac believed he would do. “I was never one to have the desire to run for political office. However, I felt that this is what God has laid out for me to do,” Isaac said. “The position of a person in Congress is to represent the people and is held in high regard and should not be taken lightly,” Isaac said. With Isaac’s passion for his faith, his family, and his Christ-like values, he believes that he will have the character & strength to return integrity to the office and hopes to be able to humbly represent the people of our great state in his run for Congress.

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I’ve put my business to bed in order to follow God’s command to run for office.

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