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BACK TO THE
Daily Grind
I
t’s that time again! Are you ready to slide into another new school year? Time to purchase back-to-school
supplies, school clothes, and get the endless amount of preschool forms completed.
Time for parents and children to transition back into daily routines, meet new
teachers, new friends, and for many,
a whole new school. For parents, this can either be a blessing or a time of
stress and sadness. But it’s always a time for everyone to get excited about the anticipation of a fresh start. Even for
me, although I am clearly beyond school
age, I still love the excitement that a new school year brings. I also look forward to all the stories my kids will share – at least for the first week or so before they go
back to their usual response “good” to my “how was your day” question. This
year our family will welcome a freshman into college, a sophomore into a new
school, and a 7th-grader returning to her of excitement around our house, to say the least.
I don’t know about you, but each year during this time it’s like a “mini” New
Year’s for me, where I set my resolutions
for a better year. I think things like “This year I am going to read every school
email within 24 hours of it arriving” and “I “Be more organized with the kids’ school activities.” The list goes on. But, just like
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we are celebrating Women In Business, and I think it’s a perfect time to remind parents - especially Mom’s – that you are doing a great job. It’s ok not to be perfect because no one is regardless of what you see on Facebook or “Fakebook” as I like to call it. Many of the amazing women featured in our publication would be happy to tell you how they struggle to balance home and work, they sometimes feel guilty and have days where they feel they fail at both work and at home. That being said, I hope everyone keeps this in mind. And the next time you see a parent who forgot their child’s lunch, is late to pick up their kiddo from school, etc. instead of judging them maybe offer them a smile or a word of encouragement because I genuinely believe we are all just trying to do our best. I hope you enjoy this issue and we wish you and your family all the best in the 2018-2019 school year!
current school. So we should have plenty
am going to cook more family meals” or
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most of my New Year’s resolutions, by about week three I am back to just trying to keep my head above water. In this issue
Sincerely, Kelly Murray
Publisher of Murray Media Group kelly@murray-media.com
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
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On the Cover is Diana and Dr. Taylor Scott, DC owner of Lake Cities Chiropractic and Wellness
26 EDITORS PICK:
FEATURED:
NATURAL HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC CARE Passing the Torch ASK THE EXPERTS
ARTICLES
10 Organization with Cloud Nine Organizing
08 Foodie Friday DFW: The Catch
18 Counseling with Acorn Counseling Services
12 Police Videos Continue to Go Viral
28 Fitness with Jesse James Fit
11 Sheriff’s Corner
13 Beatitudes Tea Room 14 Inside Community
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Lake Cities Senior Ice Cream Event Pro Care Collision Supports Literacy
THIS MONTH:
15 Inside Education 20 Women in Business 22 Lady Wildcats Ready for More 24 Bailee Utter Competes in Teen Pageant
We’re focusing on business women. Look for the icon to get to know your local female business owners. 29 Jason Roemer Leads New Season 30 Better Together Lawn Care AUGUST 2018 | LAKE CITIES LIVING | 7
Foodie Friday DFW: The Catch
The
CATCH
W
e talk about “Coming Soon” listings all the time within the realm of real estate. So, at
Foodie Friday DFW, we like to talk about
Coming Soon restaurants every once in a while, too!
You may have heard of this restaurant in
Lewisville called The Catch that’s serving up delicious, home-cooking-inspired,
Southern seafood with a hint of Cajun flair.
If you haven’t been to The Catch before, just imagine the perfect combination of
Texas and Louisiana Seafood Specialties. They have a catfish basket that’s one of their best-sellers. Or if you’re needing a little Cajun pizzazz, their gumbo and po boys are some of the best I’ve ever had. Right here in our backyard! They make all of their food fresh, madeto-order with their own
And they’re doing it in a fast-casual environment
which we love even more! For the past year, they’ve
been collecting mega-fans here in the area. Trust us - we know! We’ve heard
from a lot of them about
how we NEED to visit this
place! And we’re glad we listened to them!
...just imagine the perfect combination of Texas and Louisiana Seafood Specialties.
In the next few weeks, The
Catch will be opening their location in
Flower Mound at FM 407 and FM 2499 –
special recipes. You can dine in the restaurant, or order your food to-go for a big family dinner at home. But just keep in mind that if you dine in, their margaritas and beers are always FREE! (No catch - get it?) Long story short, we’re
completely stoked for their Flower Mound location to open. And in the meantime,
right across from the Shops at Highland
we’ll be chowing down on more of their
about it because we had people peeking
And you all should be too!
Village. And we know people are excited their heads in the door asking about it
delicious food at the Lewisville location!
Lewisville 724 W. Main St., Ste. 500 Lewisville, Texas 75067 Flower Mound Off FM 407 in the old Mod Market space
while we were there filming. So, don’t worry. You won’t have to wait too much longer!
Owner, Micheal Davis, is a native of Flower Mound and a graduate of Marcus High
School, so he’s very excited to bring The
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Ask The Expert: Organization
TEACH YOUR CHILDREN GOOD
DECLUTTERING HABITS by Crystal Nerpel
A
s you send your children off to school remember that their most important and influential teacher is you, and home is their first learning environment. Expecting children to be involved in the care of their home and belongings teaches them valuable life lessons: responsibility, a sense of pride, feeling accomplished, and practicing problem-solving skills. These lessons will serve them well in school and beyond. How do you help your children develop good decluttering habits? I’m glad you asked! CLEAR AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE EXPECTATIONS NEVER ASSUME.
SET THEM UP FOR SUCCESS •
Your children won’t always instinctively
up the playroom. The key is to do it
them over and over. That’s parenting.
every night – not every so often, not
Don’t give up. Creating good habits
when you aren’t too tired to supervise,
takes time.
and not when they feel like doing it. Do it every single night. Stick to it. It
Hearing the expectations is helpful, but
will eventually become a habit.
hearing and seeing the expectations is better. Use visual reinforcement. A
chore chart, check list, and modeling are
•
examples of visual reinforcement.
themselves, make sure you are doing
developmentally appropriate. Don’t set tasks that are too difficult will create
very observant. They are taking it all in expect your children to pick up after
It’s crucial to keep expectations
the bar too high or too low. Assigning
TEACH BY EXAMPLE. Children are
even when you don’t realize it. If you
AVOID FRUSTRATION.
the same. Trust me, they notice! •
PRACTICE AND PATIENCE. This
frustration for both of you. Frustration
is a learning process for everyone
chaos not create it.
how to pick up after themselves by
creates more chaos. We want to reduce On the flip side, setting expectations
involved. At first, show your kids
them many times. Gradually, give
is good!
Eventually, they will be able to do it
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•
PRAISE. Make sure your children are aware that you notice their effort. Look for progress, not perfection. When they put in the effort say, “Thank you for doing a good job.” or “I can tell you put a lot of effort into that.” Hugs and high-fives work too. Praise creates positive action and gives them the confidence and motivation to do it again.
Helping children develop good decluttering habits doesn’t happen in one day, one week, or even one month. Be patient as you go through this process and never expect perfection. Remember to be consistent, set good examples, and practice with them. Eventually, you’ll start to see a shift in habits.
working alongside them. Do this with
too low doesn’t allow for growth. Being slightly challenged from time to time
Fingers crossed!
Children thrive on routine and
spend 10 minutes each night picking
to tell them. Sometimes, you have to tell
have to remind them.
BE CONSISTENT. This is so important. consistency. For instance, maybe you
know what you expect of them. You have
all on their own. You might not even
them more and more of the workload. CloudNineOrganizing.com
SHERIFF ’S
CORNER with Sheriff Tracy Murphree
GET TO KNOW YOUR SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Chief Deputy Dewayne “Doc” Dockery
1997 where he served until 2002. In 2002, Chief Dockery
Chief Dockery was born and
was one of the few
raised in Paris, Texas. After
promoted into the elite
graduating high school, he
law enforcement group
enlisted in the United States
of Texas Rangers. Chief
Army before joining the Texas Department of Public Safety in 1987. He was promoted to Sergeant in the Highway Patrol in
Dockery was appointed to Chief Deputy of the Denton County Sheriff’s Office by Sheriff Murphree on January 1, 2017.
Assistant Chief Deputy Larry Kish (Operations Division)
Larry Kish was born and raised in Gainesville, Texas. He started his law enforcement career in 1988 working for the Gainesville Police Department. In 1995, he joined the Denton County Sheriff’s Office working as a Crime Scene specialist. Sheriff Murphree appointed Larry Kish to the rank of Assistant Chief Deputy on January 1, 2017. Assistant Chief Deputy Barry Caver (Detention Division)
Barry Caver was raised in Lufkin Texas. He started his law enforcement career as a patrol deputy in 1976 working for Angelina County Sheriff’s Office. He was promoted into the elite Law Enforcement group of the Texas Rangers in 1989. He retired as a Captain of the Texas Rangers in 2008 before working in the private sector for several years.
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“I think this humanizes officers from all over who do a tough job every single
POLICE
VIDEOS CONTINUE TO GO VIRAL by Steve Gamel
W
hen Lieutenant Jimmie Gregg and the rest of the officers at the Corinth Police Department
realized they’d been challenged by the
nearby Hickory Creek PD to take part in
a social media lip sync battle, they were prepared to act fast.
“We knew [the lip sync battle] was hot
and trending, so we had already decided to have some fun with it,” Gregg said with a laugh. “When they challenged
us, the timing was perfect. We had it out
Lake Dallas, Denton, and Flower Mound to Austin, San Antonio, Laredo, San Angelo and Norfolk, Virginia. Norfolk’s video of Uptown Funk, among others, has been featured by USA Today.
a hilarious rendition of Summer Days from the movie Grease,
Lake Dallas tossed
an iPhone and an app. We were
and Flower Mound
Greg added, “It was a blast. We wanted to show everyone our lighter side, too.”
The Corinth PD’s song of choice? Party in
Mound who also pointed to the Harlem Shake and Ice Bucket Challenge as
previous examples of officers showing
their fun side in an effort to engage with their communities. “When you’re in the
middle of a traffic stop, you’re probably
not going to see this side of the officers,
but these are great people. And the way
we thought of it was, ‘If we are going to do this, we have to be all in.’”
Lake Dallas police officer Allen Sawyer agreed.
“There are a lot of great videos out there, but we never viewed it as a competition,” Sawyer said. “We wanted to have fun,
and in many ways, we were winging it out there.”
viral locally, but many police
departments are getting comments
and shares from overseas. Gregg said Corinth has heard from people in
Uruguay, Belgium, and even Tasmania. Sawyer said he’s heard from viewers in
England and Sydney, Australia. “Putting it out there and
Locally, Hickory Creek did
its hat into the ring
old-school.”
communications for the Town of Flower
Not only are these videos going
officers from nearby Corinth, Hickory Creek,
there within an hour. There weren’t any
professional cameramen. It was done with
day,” said Molly Fox, the director of
with Eye of the Tiger, sang Meghan Trainor’s Me Too.
seeing the responses
“I think this humanizes officers from all over who do a tough job every single day...”
Most of the earlier videos
simply had the officers singing
have been great,”
Gregg said. “As you
can see, there’s like
12.8 million views on our video, and our
friends total went
from 9,700 followers
to 40,000 in two weeks.
The messages are coming
from all over. They’re not
only just liking it, but they also
behind the wheel of their cruisers. Since
want their police to engage with them in
and it has more than 240,000 likes and 330
elaborate with camera crews, aerial shots,
badge. We are people, too; we like to
Texas as a simple way to boost department
the local fire department, property and
spread like wildfire and include crews of
bomb squad.
the U.S.A. by Miley Cyrus. It’s been more than a month since that video dropped
then, shoots have become much more
this manner. We wanted to humanize the
shares. After appearing to start up in Central
and a host of “extras” like members of
sing, dance, have fun, and work as a team.
morale, these lip sync challenges have
evidence employees, and even the
Thank you, officers, Can we get more
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It all worked out.” videos, please?
Y
A True Lake Cities Treasure
ou may not be able to buy happiness, but you can buy tea, delicious cupcakes, and other
sweet treats and desserts. So, that’s kind
photos courtesy of Alicia Christenson via Google Maps
of the same thing, right?
Residents and visitors to Lake Dallas have grown accustomed to getting all of that and more at Beatitudes Tea Room and
Gift Shop. Located on Main Street across from City Hall, this charming tea room
and eatery is your source for quality loose leaf tea served in a Christian setting.
Their reputation for tea, fresh food, and a servant mindset is second to none.
“When I think about this community, it puts a smile on my face,” owner Alicia
by Steve Gamel
Beatitudes Tea Room
Lord has done. They support this place –
they come in, they eat the food, they have
good fellowship, and then they come back again and bring a friend.”
While there are traditional coffee shops on every street corner these days, Beatitudes is Lake Cities’ ONLY true team room. And they’ve become a one-stop shop for all
your needs, whether it be for breakfast or lunch, afternoon tea, private parties such
as bridal showers and birthdays, and even children’s etiquette classes.
Alicia does everything from scratch in her kitchen, and has the ability to cater and deliver offsite.
Christenson said. “The people have such
Before you start searching for a different
place. It’s mind-boggling to see what the
Beatitudes Tea Room and Gift Shop.
warm hearts, and they care about this
place to eat and drink tea, consider
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INSIDE COMMUNITY
NORTH TEXAS FAIR & RODEO Get your cowboy boots and put on your Stetson hats, the rodeo has returned once more! From August 17th- 25th, you can enjoy fair food, rodeos, livestock shows, and amusement rides. We’re really excited for the music line up of 30 bands, which includes the Josh Abbott band, Pat Green, Conjunto Nube, Eli Young Band, Ben Haggard and so many more. If you haven’t been before, you’re totally missing out. It’s worth the drive for a fair that’s been around for 90 years.
HCAS DOG WASH
The Dog Days of summer are not quite over yet! On September 15th from 10am-
1pm, the Hickory Creek Animal Shelter will be hosting a Dog Wash. Get your dog washed by the wonderful staff and volunteers of the shelter for only $5. There is
a family discount of $10 for multiple dogs (up to 3). Proceeds will go towards the
shelter, so bring your neighbors too. We’d also like to remind the residents of Lake Cities that before purchasing a dog from a breeder there are many great dogs at the shelter that are waiting for their forever homes.
The Lake Dallas Public Library is more than just books. Every
Congratulations to the City of Corinth for earning Silver from
story, their Tuesday crafting club, the weekly game night, and
cities for their commitment to high-quality scenic standards.
week they host a new event, whether it’s the mayor reading a their really fun math club and parties! The best way to ensure you don’t miss out on these fun events is by following their
Facebook page. They are super active and you can ask them anything, whether it’s a suggestion for a book or what new event is coming up. Go and support you library! 14 | LAKE CITIES LIVING
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the Scenic City Certification Program. The program recognizes Corinth upgraded the existing certification status from bronze in 2014 to Silver in 2018. To earn a Scenic City certification,
a city must initially meet three criteria before applying to the program, including having a strictly regulated and enforced sign code, and a landscaping and tree planting program.
photo courtesy of sceniccitycertification.org
LAKE DALLAS LIBRARY CORINTH SCENIC CITY
INSIDE EDUCATION CORINTH ELEMENTARY 4H AWARD Corinth Elementary 4-H club received an award for Outstanding Service at the State 4-H Roundup on June 13th at Texas A&M University. The award recognizes an individual/group that’s made an outstanding contribution to the Texas 4-H programs. Selection was based on a long-term commitment rather than a one-time program. Currently the school serves as a 4-H Champion School, and role model for other counties across the state of Texas.
GUYER OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH
photo courtesy of the Guyer Band Facebook
Did you know that if your child has outstanding grades and stellar attendance they can qualify for the GHS Renaissance Academic Achievement Off-Campus lunch program? All they need to do is download the form from the Guyer high school website and have you sign it. Be careful as students will lose this privilege if: a) student is late to 4th block class. b) Is found to be on another school campus during regular school hours.
THANKS FROM GUYER BAND
BACK TO SCHOOL SKATE
Guyer band would like to thank the family, friends, and community members who pledged to help their 2018-2019 season. With the communities help, they were able to get over $23,000 in pledges. Many residents may not realize the time and dedication it takes to be part of band. It includes many early mornings, days spent practicing, and traveling time. This will help provide much needed staff, instruments, equipment, meals, uniforms, and repairs for the program.
Corinth Elementary is having a Back to School Skate at Interskate in Lewisville. This fun event is hosted by the PTA and will be on Friday August 24th from 6-8pm, though you’re free to stay as long as you want. There are also arcade games for you parents who can’t skate. It’s only $6 per person and be sure to wear green for a special surprise. Don’t forget to tell them you are with Corinth Elementary at the front desk and keep a look out for the PTA table.
LDISD
EVENTS Varsity Football vs Azle Home Game Aug. 23 at 6:30pm
Varsity Football vs Denton Away Game Aug. 31 at 7:00pm Varsity Football vs Frisco Centennial Away Game Sept. 7 at 7:00pm
GUYER EVENTS Varsity Football vs Aledo Home Game Aug. 31 at 7:00pm
Jr Varsity Volleyball vs McKinney Away Game Sept. 4 at 5:30pm Varsity Volleyball vs McKinney Away Game Sept. 4 at 6:30pm AUGUST 2018 | LAKE CITIES LIVING | 15
NATURAL
HOLISTIC Chiropractic Care by Steve Gamel
T
here might have been a time when we only went to the chiropractor if we needed an adjustment to erase a few pesky aches and pains. Maybe our hips were out of whack and caused our lower back and knees to hurt, or we needed relief from an annoying crick in the neck – so snap, crackle, pop, and problem fixed, right?
While a chiropractor is great at quick fixes, many of us overlook them as a valuable
resource for guidance on everything from nutrition to providing relief for arthritis, poor posture, anxiety, and debilitating
conditions that disrupt our quality of life. Perhaps no chiropractor lives and breathes this holistic approach to wellness more than Taylor Scott, DC.
“I’ve never wanted to be the pain
management guy,” Dr. Scott said with a smile. “I want to put the whole picture
together and get someone taken care of
so they don’t keep dealing with the same problem over and over again.”
Dr. Scott is the owner of Lake Cities
Chiropractic and Wellness in Corinth.
For nearly 20 years, he and his staff have made it their mission not only to employ
the traditional and low-force chiropractic techniques used to correct skeletal
imbalances but also be that 360-degree care system for patients who have
struggled for years with more significant
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“I want to put the whole picture together and get someone taken care of so they don’t keep dealing with the same problem over and over again.” His office offers natural therapies,
suffering from physical, emotional, or
decompression, whole-body
with pain, edema, gout, arthritis, allergies,
including massage therapy, spinal vibration therapy, rehabilitation,
far infrared saunas, and electrotherapy.
All of these methods and more help his patients recover from back pain, neck pain, knee pain, headaches and
migraines, sciatica, fibromyalgia, and other chronic conditions.
But it doesn’t stop there. For example, not many people have heard of color
spiritual strain. On top of that, patients
neuralgia, chronic headaches, and swollen joints have often reported relief from Dr. Scott’s ion foot detox therapy. He has
plans to add an esthetician and meditation therapies to the practice.
Most people might seek help from a
variety of sources for these issues. But they shouldn’t have to. It’s all right here.
therapy, but it essentially uses colors –
“It seems there are a lot of people who
properties – to positively alter our
different medical providers. They’ll go to
while healing those parts of our bodies
else for another problem,” Dr. Scott said.
which contain their own special healing
bounce around like ping pong balls to
emotions, moods, and overall wellbeing
one place for one issue, then somewhere
“We want people to realize we offer more core services than just adjusting a spine on a table.” He added, “We don’t want to replace your primary care doctor. But there are so many things we can do in this one office.” Long-time residents of the Lake Cities might remember Lake Cities Chiropractic being located in a smaller facility on Swisher Road in Corinth. Eight years ago, Dr. Scott moved to a new office off Corinth Parkway, instantly doubling the size of his practice and giving him the chance to expand his suite of services. He currently works with everyone from the mother of five to competitive athletes and the everyday on-the-go business professional. Dr. Scott’s mission is to help patients and the world at large learn that it is not necessary to use toxic synthetic substances to become well. Most importantly, he wants to empower families, parents, children, and the public at large to trust in the tried and true methods of chiropractic care and living a healthy lifestyle. “We have patients who can’t get well no matter who they go to. Why is that happening? What’s going on here? How can we help them without simply giving them another pill?” Dr. Scott said. “That’s what we are here to figure out.”
photography by Guy T Photography
He added, “The technology is awesome, and it doesn’t take a lot of time. The majority of people who come here are at their wit’s end. They are super stressed, and they’re aging faster. My goal is to get them to slow down, control that anxiety and stress, and get their bodies cleaned out so they can function at a higher level.” When Dr. Scott is not at work, he’s spending as much time as possible with his wife, Diana, who has witnessed first-hand the benefits of her husband’s work with her own chronic pain issues. Years ago, she left the corporate world to focus on the mission of Lake Cities Chiropractic and Wellness. Together, they have two daughters who are the joy of their life. For Dr. Scott, there’s nothing better than living in this area and helping his neighbors live healthy lives. “Most folks are onboard with what we do,” Dr. Scott said. “They want to feel better, and it’s nice when someone comes in and says they just need a quick adjustment because they’ve been keeping up with all the things we’ve worked on. That’s a great feeling.”
940.497.3147
www.lakecitieschiropractic.com 3504 Corinth Pkwy., Ste. #110 Corinth, TX 76208
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Ask The Expert: Counseling
downtime will help you meet
BALANCING WHAT’S
D
IMPORTANT
riving up to my house, I always take a deep breath to switch gears. Sometimes it can be
so hard, but I know I have to do it. In my heart, I am still overwhelmed by work and just can’t let that last thing go –
I jump into the chaos at home, hoping that I’ve not missed something.
Many working mothers feel torn between their career and family. Women can find caregiving extremely rewarding, but
almost all mothers experience some form of ‘Mommy Guilt." Here are some quick
tips to help combat these stressors. Men can use them too, as they have similar stresses in their lives.
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1. Get organized, even if you are not usually organized. Use an online
calendar or make lists. This way, if one
of the parents has a moment, they can address the next thing.
2. Practice grace towards yourself and those around you. Many times, we
find ourselves more forgiving towards others than ourselves. Be sure to give
yourself the grace and understanding you would give your best friend!
3. Plan for rest. No one and nothing
works well when it is going all the
time. Choosing a time every day [5
minutes, even!] and weekly for some
the challenges in your work and home life.
4. Prioritize ruthlessly. Family will
always be there, but work changes. If you have to choose, choose
family. Work opportunities come
and go, but if there is a true family need, prioritize.
Even if you have mastered the four
tips, your life may still feel unbalanced and overwhelming. Acorn specializes in helping families address issues of imbalance. Call us today for a short,
15-minute conversation about how we
can assist you in finding a good work-life
balance. You aren’t alone. All our clinicians are working moms.
by Christy Graham LPC Play Therapist Supervisor Acorn Counseling Services 940.222.8703 acorncounseling.services
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Businesswomen Article
Women in BUSINESS Inspirational quotes from successful businesswomen in Denton County by Steve Gamel
Debbie Sardone, Buckets & Bows Maid Service “As a cleaning business owner, I had very few obstacles associated with being a woman. I think cleaning has always been perceived as “women’s work” so no one got in my way. But, when I was ready to invest in my growth, a local Flower Mound bank would only give me a business loan if my husband co-signed. I refused and decided to grow my business without the loan. It worked out.” “Give, give, give. Struggling business owners tend to be desperate, and giving is the last thing they have on their mind. If you want to grow beyond your wildest dreams become an authentic giver. This doesn’t always have to be monetary. Find ways to give and serve others, not sparingly, but in abundance. When you give in abundance you reap in abundance. When you give sparingly you reap in scarcity. Adopt the go-givers mindset and you will be successful. Just don’t mistake giving for being a door mat; there is a difference.” Jayme Potter, RPM Construction “It is NOT easy! There are many times you will feel very alone. When you get to those points look at how far you’ve come and what you have accomplished so far. Then refer to your business plan to get excited and motivated about the not so easy road you have ahead of you. You will find out who your true friends are. And sadly for me it wasn’t many. Do what you do with confidence. But most of all, once you start just keep going. Don’t look back unless it’s to see how far you’ve come!” “There were a few times I was afraid of failing, but I think that’s natural – especially going into construction. But as long as you treat your clients the way you want to be treated and just keep working you won’t fail.” 20 | LAKE CITIES LIVING
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Kim Southwell, Reading Ranch Tutorial Center “Don’t listen to the naysayers, because there photo courtesy of www.readingranch.com
“Stay focused and stick with the process. Dig your heels into the dirt and don’t budge.”
will ALWAYS be critics. Surround yourself
with people who are passionate, positive,
and understand the concept of hard-work.
Lazy doesn’t cut it when you’re a business owner. And most importantly, keep your
faith strong – you’ll need to get on your knees and pray for strength to guide you and get you through the junk
that life as a business owner throws at you. But, the rewards are endless.”
“Stay focused and stick with the process. Dig your heels into the dirt and don’t budge.”
Cassandra Homer, Cassandra & Co. “There really is no playbook for starting a business. A lot of people want to make it a very simple formula, but I think it comes down to knowing what you want and not being fully tied to the outcome. I have failed a hell of a lot more than I have succeeded and frankly, succeeding can be a little boring. Not having enough experience in certain areas of running a business were major pitfalls for me. People don’t often realize in a small business, you are human resources, you are accounting, you are operations - you are EVERYTHING! Learning to master all of these skills can be very daunting and not having the money to outsource it, leaves you with very few options. You have to dive in!” “A huge problem facing women today is believing we still have to wait for permission. I’m not waiting for equality, I’m demanding it. I don’t need someone to tell me I’m just as good as a man, I know I am. Needing other people’s validation is something that will always make me cringe. You can’t please everybody, so why try? Be true to yourself and don’t wait for someone to allow it. Speak up. Be yourself. And you will be heard. The glass ceiling will always be there just reach up and bust through it!” Christy Graham, Acorn Counseling “Focus on your long-term mission and try lots of stuff that may get you there. Then get rid of what doesn’t work for you. Revel in the flexibility while still making sure you can meet your responsibilities day to day. Find great people to delegate to and then trust them with it. This may mean they fail but as long as your basic business is sound, that will be ok.” “My biggest challenge as a woman comes from my greatest source of strengthmy relationships. Balancing work and important family relationships challenges even the most organized person. Add to that the networking relationships that I build to grow and strengthen my business relationships, and time management continues to be an issue. As far as being a female professional, some people continue to be concerned about men seeking counseling from women and I simply have to educate our referral sources.” AUGUST 2018 | LAKE CITIES LIVING | 21
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he Guyer volleyball team is used to being in a tough district. It doesn’t matter who they are lined up with;
each week is guaranteed to be a dogfight. And not much will change this season as they find themselves pitted against the likes of Southlake Carroll and Byron Nelson.
say that we weren’t supposed to have
considered starters. Either way, they’ve all
really good players,” Guyer head coach
said. “They’ve been playing volleyball non-
been that good and that we have some Heather Van Noy said. She is entering
her second year with the program. “We
may have surprised people then, but they know now.”
She added, “It’s not going to be easy.”
But if there’s any team that can compete on such a big stage – and win – it’s the Lady Wildcats.
Despite losing three Division I players
– Kate Cowan (LSU), Angel Felan (Texas
A&M-Corpus Christi) and Mallory Pittman
Coming off a stellar rebound season
where it won 31 matches and made the playoffs after a one-year absence, Guyer is loaded with returning talent and appears to be one of the darlings of Class 6A volleyball. The only thing
left is to go out there and prove last season wasn’t a fluke.
The team started its season
(Texas State) – to graduation, Van Noy has plenty of bullets in her proverbial
chamber. That includes outside hitter
Hailey Schneider, who recently
Guyer was the only team on Hebron’s playoff schedule to win a set against them.
on Aug. 7 and is quickly
approaching district play. Their new District 5-6A includes Southlake, Byron Nelson, Keller, Keller Central, Keller Fossil Ridge, Keller Timber Creek, and Northwest Eaton.
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committed to Arkansas, and middle blocker Rachel
Tullos, who is committed to Arkansas State.
The list goes on and
on. Sophomore Jordyn
Williams had 328 kills last
year at middle blocker and is
a highly-touted Division I prospect.
Then there’s Shea and Brooke Slusser,
who are primed for a huge season. Van Noy also pointed to players like Ciara Brown and Hope Kennedy.
made massive improvements,” Van Noy
stop, and it’s my job to rally them together as a team and keep them healthy.”
For Guyer, it helps to have a coach like
Van Noy pacing the sideline. The longtime Denton-area coach spent the first six
seasons of her coaching career as an
assistant at Guyer before taking over at
Lake Dallas just down the road. She spent six seasons at Lake Dallas, compiling a
143-91 record while taking her team to the third round of the playoffs twice.
She is quickly rebuilding a Guyer program that was in the third round of the playoffs
just three seasons ago in the state’s largest classification before their down season in 2016.
Last year, they finished in a tie for second in district and lost in the first round to
eventual state champion, Hebron. But Guyer was the only team on Hebron’s
playoff schedule to win a set against them. Bottom line, this is a program that knows how to win, and Van Noy won’t hesitate
to do what she needs to do to make her team successful.
“We have four starters back and another
“This is definitely a salty group,” said
time on the court but may not have been
really good.”
two who played a considerable amount of
Van Noy. “We have a chance to be
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Bailee Utter
COMPETES In Miss Texas Outstanding Teen Pageant by Lindsay Mears
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hen Argyle teen, Bailee Utter, was first approached during her freshman year of high
school with the question of if she’d ever considered the pageant world, she was not interested at the time.
Bailee had been a dancer since she was a little girl, and it has always been her dream to continue on
But this was only the beginning. From
there, she went on to compete for Miss
Texas Outstanding Teen, and finished in the top 10 out of 46 girls.
Going through this pageant, Bailee was a busy bee, attending different
appointments, dress fittings, runway walks, and mock interview practice.
pageant,” Monica Utter,
she started to attend
Bailee’s mom said.
Liberty Christian
“And here she was
School in Argyle, she
going up against girls
knew that she wanted
who had been doing
to be the captain of
this their entire lives.
their dance team. She
She made so many
learned that one of the
qualifications, as well as something that would
friends, and met so
many great people.” This pageant consisted
help her in the long
of four phases:
run, was to have a firm
fitness, evening gown,
grasp on the interview
interviews, and a talent
process. She thought
back to the question she was asked
earlier that year, whether or not she’d
competition. Bailee’s
talent was, of course, dancing.
skills she needed for the dance captain
Bailee went on to win the phases of
position.
for Miss Southlake, and she won first
runner-up. From there, she went on to
compete in, and win, Miss Hunt County’s Outstanding Teen.
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was super fun and lively!”
evening gown and onstage questions
Bailee’s very first pageant was competing
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women through scholarship and
community service opportunities. I am
honored to be a part of this organization, to have expanded my platform, ‘Leading by Reading.’”
Leading by Reading is a program that
began when Bailee noticed that a star
athlete in her class could not read aloud when their teacher asked him to.
“When Bailee witnessed this, her heart
during the preliminaries.
The Miss Texas Outstanding Teen Pageant is a program like Miss Texas and Miss
America, but for girls under the age of 18. On the pageant website, Bailee said,
around her that didn’t know how to read.
Immediately, she wanted to do something to help,” Monica said.
Bailee implemented a mentorship
program so that upperclassmen could
read to kids in younger grades. The boy in Bailee’s class decided to take part in this program.
“Just to see him feel good about himself
put a smile on Bailee’s face. The younger kids love having an athlete read to them, too,” Monica said.
Bailee - the daughter of Bill Utter, the
owner of Bill Utter Ford - continued the
program by holding book drives across five different car dealerships in DFW.
They donated thousands of books to school libraries.
“Bailee believes that reading is a way we can get back to intentional relationships with all of the social media in our lives,” Monica said proudly. “She truly is just a
real person - our blonde hair, blue-eyed, all-American girl.”
When asked what’s next for Bailee, Monica stated that she would probably take a
couple of years off from pageantry until she’s old enough to run for Miss Texas. She said that Bailee will now focus on school and being the captain of the
Liberty Christian dance team. After school, Bailee hopes to attend Texas Christian University and wants to try out for the TCU Showgirls, which is their school dance team.
photo courtesy of Bailee Utter
be interested in being in a pageant, and
“She did a jazz routine,” Monica said. “It
knew that this is where she could learn the
impacts our society by empowering
sank. She had no idea there were kids
“This was only her third
that path. As soon as
“I believe the Miss America Organization
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PASSING THE by Steve Gamel Sugene May’s eyes filled with tears as she
The Mays announced June 26 they are
and reminisced with her husband, Jim, on
Christmas, a non-profit that provided for
last 16 years as co-chairs of the Lake Cities
December.
The Mays said they’ve had discussions
sat in a quiet corner of a local coffee shop
stepping down as co-chairs of Spirit of
the many blessings they’ve had over the
more than 300 disadvantaged children in
Spirit of Christmas.
Charity work has been their life’s work,
and they’ve had so many unforgettable memories on that journey. Like that time in 2005 when they pulled
out all the stops to provide a Christmas to remember
for more than 500 kids whose
families had been displaced by
Hurricane Katrina. Or all the times
for 400 kids a year.
ON AVERAGE,
Marvourne Mathews
passed the torch to the Mays in 2002, and now the Mays are
parties. They worked with big budgets and small budgets, but things always
worked out – because Sugene and Jim wouldn’t allow the cause to fail.
“This is our baby, and it’s part of us. It’s
near and dear to us, and we love these
people. We know them all by name and by face,” Sugene said before cracking a joke. “I don’t know what we’ll do with ourselves this Christmas.”
To which Jim added confidently, “There’s a transition, but we’ll be fine.”
need. Their biggest initiative is the Back 2 School Fair,
THEY HELP PROVIDE
which took place on
AND SUPPORT FOR
backpacks and
A YEAR.
kids. That number has grown
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
giving it to Michael
and Suzanne Barnhart.
400 KIDS
The Barnharts manage their
around Santa but they always immediately
fun runs, and the community wrapping
community support for those in
Christmas presents and support
is also the Mayor of Lake Dallas.
There were the Angel Trees, the charity
Ministries when few people knew them. It
working together as one body to spur
On average, they help provide
they dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus;
fell in love with Sugene.
Barnharts started There Has To Be More
is now a guiding ministry behind churches
own successful non-profit, There
some of the smaller children were nervous
with the Barnharts for several years. The
Has To Be More Ministries. Michael
August 9. In 2013, they provided
school supplies for 300
to more than 530 children.
Meanwhile, Michael and Suzanne
have been contributors to whatever
“With my health declining as it is, we knew
the community needs, whether it meant
this,” Sugene said. “Our kids have been
events, Michael’s work as an elected
go, but I just couldn’t do it. I know now I
residents and businesses through their
we, unfortunately, couldn’t keep doing
volunteering their time to other charity
hounding me for a few years now to let it
public official, or being supportive of local
cannot physically keep doing it.”
The plan is for Sugene and Jim to
continue serving as board members as the Barnharts take the reins. And
that guidance is more than welcome
considering the wealth of connections the Mays have built up over the years.
“No one will ever be Sugene and Jim. It’s
impossible; they’ve built this to be what it is today,” Suzanne Barnhart said. “We are honored to continue with what’s been in place for all these years.”
What’s Happening – Lake Cities Facebook page.
Accepting the torch from amazing people like the Mays is a natural fit.
“We are following in their footsteps,”
Michael said of Sugene and Jim. “They have a servant’s heart, and when they
asked us, Suzanne and I knew immediately that this is what we should be doing.” And that brings tears of joy to Sugene’s eyes.
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Ask The Expert: Fitness
Each time a goal is set and achieved, you
How Fitness
BUILDS CONFIDENCE
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gain the sense of accomplishment and feel proud of yourself. Those feelings are rewarding, and naturally, you move on to bigger goals. The pattern of creating smaller goals and moving on to achieve bigger goals helps you succeed physically
ave you ever wished that you had more confidence? People who set fitness boundaries report experiencing a boost in confidence. Think about it: when you set a higher standard for yourself, confidence grows naturally. As you lose weight, your confidence will skyrocket.
and mentally.
Self-confidence is important to have. It means feeling good about yourself and having self-assurance about what one can accomplish. It’s feeling like you can achieve what you set your mind to; a belief and conviction that you can succeed.
fitness, and it teaches discipline in other
Fitness can improve you not only physically but mentally as well. Most turn to fitness for a variety of reasons to improve some aspect of the way the body functions — to make it stronger, quicker,
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healthier, leaner, etc. It is through the mental toughness of overcoming each obstacle day in and day out that goals are achieved. Essentially, through fitness, you prove to yourself that you can do anything – not just physically, but mentally as well!
Exercise is the greatest confidence booster and mental toughness creator. It takes discipline to achieve success in areas of life. Through fitness, you learn about yourself, what you are made of, and what you can do. The sky is the limit, and you are capable because you know your strength! by Jesse J. Leyva, Owner of Jesse James Fit, Outlaw Bootcamp & Outlaw Fit Camp JesseJamesFit.com • OutlawBootcamp.com
Jason Roemer Leads Lake Dallas
INTO NEW SEASON F
or the third straight season, the Lake Dallas volleyball team has a new head coach leading the charge.
The Lady Falcons, who opened their
season in early August, are being led by
Texas Girls Coaches Association president Jason Roemer for the 2018-19 season.
by Steve Gamel
Roemer is expected to have his hands full
“The district race is going to be really
as the Lady Eagles not only graduated a
competitive, and there’s not really a clear-
strong senior class led by Kasey Bortnem and Bailey Dolezaleck but also must prepare for a new District 8-5A slate that features Denton, Ryan, The Colony,
Roemer, who most recently coached
Braswell, Little Elm and Justin Northwest.
playoff runs, replaced Angel Mauterer
made the playoffs last year.
Fredericksburg and Kerrville Tivy on deep after she took an assistant job in Prosper after one season with the Lady Falcons.
Mauterer had replaced longtime coach
Heather Van Noy, who left following the 2016 season to take the reins at Guyer.
Five of those teams, including Lake Dallas,
But the cupboard isn’t bare at Lake Dallas. Athletes who could make an immediate impact include Bailey Avila, Macey Banks, Ruth Forsan, and Candice Collier.
cut favorite,” Roemer told the Denton Record-Chronicle. “Talking to the kids, they’re hungry to win a playoff game. There are a lot of ‘bi-district finalist’ banners in the gym. It will be pretty satisfying for these kids when we win a playoff game, and that’s my goal right now. “Why not win a playoff game? Once you get over that hurdle and the expectations change a little bit, I think we’re sitting on something good here.”
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Lawn Care Better Together
by Steve Gamel
T
he latest feel-good story to hit social media in the Lake Cities area involves three young boys who
concocted the idea of starting up their
own lawn care business. Not only did they
offseason football workouts and posed the idea to their respective parents.
As parents, they immediately jumped
onboard and helped pay for equipment.
follow through with those big plans, but
They also drive the boys to and from
from residents in Denton County
supervise every assignment.
they’ve sparked admiration and interest
their appointments. An adult is there to
and beyond.
“They are getting a complete education
Meet Better Together Lawn Care and its
owners Aaron Martin (17), Andrew Martin (14), and Wyatt Storey (13). Not even two months old, the company gained steam
on business ownership,” Angel said.
As for their long-term business plans, the
boys are living in the moment and helping
out as many residents as they can. There are plans to design a business logo and get the boys their own company phone line and Facebook page. “I didn’t realize they’d be so popular so fast,” Angel said. “They are all working together toward a common goal.” *Do you have a fun story to share with us? Send us an email at artwork@murraymedia.com or send us a message on Facebook. We’d love to tell your story.
on Facebook when the boys’ parents began promoting them after July 4.
As of press time for this article, the trio
had six regular customers. In total, they had mowed between 30 and 40 yards. “I told them we might have to go out
and get more boys,” Aaron and Andrew’s She added that they’d received inquiries
from as close as Lake Dallas to as far away as Frisco. “I love it. We always support our children and any other child out there in
everything they do – especially when they are doing positive things.”
Angel said she is continually being asked how this idea came about, and she’s
quick to say it had nothing to do with the
parents. Aaron and Andrew, who both go to school in Lake Dallas ISD, are friends
with Wyatt, who goes to school in Denton
ISD. The trio began devising a plan during
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photo courtesy of Angel Jones
mother, Angel Jones, said with a laugh.