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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 sophomore into college, a junior into high school, and an 8th-grader returning to her current school. So we should have plenty 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 am going to cook more family meals” or “Be more organized with the kids’ school activities.” The list goes on. But, just like most of my New Year’s resolutions, by about the third week, I am back to just trying to keep my head above water.
In this issue, we are celebrating Women In Business, and I think it’s a perfect time to remind parents - especially Moms – 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, how 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 or is late to pick up their kiddo from school, maybe offer them a smile or a word of encouragement instead of judging them. 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 2019-2020 school year!
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
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On the Cover: Is the Team of RPM Construction
FEATURED:
ROOFING QUEENS
ASK THE EXPERTS
13 Inside Education
07 Real Estate with Make the Move Team
20 High School Football 2019
25 Fitness with Outlaw Fitcamp
22 Flourish Salon Suites
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS
23 Boost Your Immune System
09 KoonsFuller: A Strong Legal Reputation. An Even Stronger Legal Team
26 LD Volleyball Lady Falcons Ready for District Run
19 Win Kids: Expanding The Ninja Warrior Program ARTICLES 10 Women in Business 12 Inside Community www.LakeCitiesLiving.com
28 Sheriff’s Corner with Sheriff Tracy Murphree 29 Community Corner with Bobbie Mitchell 30 Foodie Friday DFW with Jay Marks Real Estate
14 EDITORS PICK: Seven Tips to Get Kids Back On a School Sleep Schedule
Women in
Business
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Get to know your local female business owners.
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TAKE A DEEP
BREATH, And Then Swing! by Beth Caudill Make the Move Team 940.320.2777 www.MakeTheMoveTeam.com
I
try to learn something new each day, whether it be in my personal life or for my job as a real estate agent. One of the
best ways to do that is to keep my eyes
and ears open, because you never know where that next lesson will come from.
For example, while at our Denton office
the other day, I struck up a conversation with a cute-as-a-button 8-year-old boy who was there with one of our team
members. Anyone who knows me will agree that I never miss an opportunity to talk
to a child; they are full
of knowledge, happiness, and always have
something neat to say. This young man was no different.
Let me preface this by saying that he
deep down that he will be a professional
which he was trying to persuade me
to tell him any differently. I love that.
was sharing his take on the game of golf, to play more of if I wanted to be better
take a deep breath before you swing,” he said in the middle of our conversation.
The problem is, that mentality rarely sticks
at it. He was so cute, and truer words
with us as we age. We were all like that at
game. But to me, what he said was also a
as we reached for the stars. Somewhere
to literally anything.
allowed the world to start telling us what
have never been spoken about my golf
one point – anything was possible, so long
fantastic analogy for life and could apply
along the way, though, we got older and
Don’t just go out there in life and wing it –
instead, take a deep breath, get centered,
“ You know, you just gotta take a deep breath before you swing...”
“You know, you just gotta
golfer someday, and no one is going
we could or couldn’t do.
For many of us, we lost that magical
and then swing. You’ll find,
piece of childhood where nothing stood
you’ll gain instant confidence
we struggle to aspire to be more, and
you’re trying to do.
Even when we do figure it all out, we
more often than not, that
in our way. We are afraid to start over,
and succeed in whatever
we are always second-guessing ourselves.
I share this story because it is time for our kids to head back to school, and if you
notice, they’re all doing so
with the belief that they can do anything. For example, my little buddy believes
overcomplicate the matter.
According to my 8-year-old friend,
getting back on track is as simple as breathing before you swing.
It seems like great advice. So will you try it?
Thanks for reading! If you have any questions when it comes to real estate, education, or anything else that has to do with the Lake Cities or surrounding communities, give my team: Make The Move Team at eXp Realty or me a call. We will have your back at all times. www.LakeCitiesLiving.com
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A STRONG LEGAL REPUTATION. An Even Stronger Legal Team
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o matter how many times Charla Bradshaw has been seen walking into a courtroom, you can rest assured she and her clients are backed by the largest and most comprehensive family law team in the state.
For more than 25 years, Bradshaw has built a reputation of trust and superior knowledge while having her name linked to some of the more complex divorcerelated cases locally and internationally. But when she merged her firm with KoonsFuller in 2008 and became the managing shareholder for the Denton office, she and her team did so with the promise of providing clients limitless resources.
KoonsFuller’s services include divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, paternity, marital agreements, property division, and the modification and enforcement of orders. The Denton office has five attorneys: Bradshaw, Sarah Darnell, Sean Abeyta, James Logue, and Nicole Carroll. The firm also has a full-time licensed professional counselor, Jenny Gomez, who provides litigation support for KoonsFuller clients.
“When someone hires us, they have access to all of our attorneys, of which we have every level. On top of that, there’s this amazing support staff,” Bradshaw said. “We do things differently and comprehensively, and it starts with the team approach. We have a reputation of taking remarkably good care of our clients.”
Bradshaw, a Denton native who is listed among The Best Lawyers in America in family law and family law mediation as recognized by Best Lawyers, LLC since 2011, has all but her thesis in a masters in marriage and family therapy: she went on to law school before completion and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
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www.KoonsFuller.com Attorney Sarah Darnell has extensive litigation experience in family law. She graduated law school in 2006 and in 2012 became Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Attorney Sean Abeyta has helped many clients achieve out-of-court settlements through informal negotiations, mediation, and collaborative law. Abeyta is also Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been named to the Texas Super Lawyers list since 2014. James Logue studied law at Texas Tech University School of Law in Lubbock and is a member of the American Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, and Texas Aggie Bar Association. Meanwhile, Nicole Carroll has been practicing law for almost 22 years and is passionate about navigating clients through the divorce process and using creative solutions on complex issues. “I am blessed to have such an amazing team around me,” Bradshaw said. “And I know our clients appreciate it, too.” AUGUST 2019 | LAKE CITIES LIVING | 9
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Women in BUSINESS Inspirational quotes from successful businesswomen in Denton County by Steve Gamel
Donna Phillips, Studio 360 Med Spa “Starting out was the least thought-about thing I have ever done in my life. Working for a company and feeling like I could do it better and make more money doing it for myself just made sense. I was 17 and had less knowledge of what could go wrong than fear – and I had zero fear. I set out one day to sell one person on my ability to provide a service in the male dominated industry of risk management and asset recovery. One man took a chance and gave me my first account, so I picked my husband up for his last lunch break at the job he had no idea he would be quitting that day to open our own business.”
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“The quickest way to succeed is by helping other people get what they want out of life and where they want to be in life! Happy people are always more successful, or maybe it’s the other way around – successful people are happier. But I think you have to be happy first. If you are unhappy with life, then a struggle or a challenge will feel overwhelming. I have been there. When you are happy, the hard times are just a hill for a high stepper.”
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“I had many challenges along the way. Not only am I a woman who has immigrated twice from different countries, I had to start over each time going to college to graduate with Optometry degrees and paying off student loans in each country. I had to learn the differences within the field of Optometry between these countries and make changes to many things I was accustomed to. This was a learning curve and made being successful a bit harder.” “Do your research and know your demographics you are trying to serve/capture. Set realistic goals and explore ways to achieve those goals. When you truly know your demographic, you are better servant to your patrons. Being able to provide a business that offers pragmatic solutions to all varieties of clientele gives a lot of leverage to capture every patient/customer/client. Be actively involved in support groups that are available to your business and most importantly, never be afraid to ask for help.” 10 | LAKE CITIES LIVING
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Beth Caudill, Make The Move Team
“I encourage people to
“I think people are more concerned with their own business or actions. I like to lift people up. I encourage people to success, even if they are a
success, even
competing business. You never know who you are going to work with next. It serves a great benefit
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to treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. I have learned that I have quite a bit to offer others. I’m happy to share what I have learned though the years as a successful
business.”
business owner.” “Do your research, find your why, go forth and conquer.”
Kim Gronberg, Gronberg Orthodontics “I think a roadblock is thinking that life is unfair and having a victim mentality.
First of all, life is not going to be fair, whether you are a man or a woman. So get over that! I feel like the biggest determinate of how “successful” you will be is your own attitude. I think the women who are truly successful don’t have time to talk or think about potential obstacles for them because they are too busy just doing what
needs to be done! If you have a goal and want to achieve it, just do it. You are the main person who can hold yourself back.”
“Just know it’s going to be a lot of work – but anything in life that is worthwhile is going to be a lot of work. Not everything is going to go 100% right – there will be a lot of tears. Just take each day as it comes, repeat the things that are working, and quickly re-evaluate and change the things that aren’t
working. Sometimes, we think we have to plan everything out perfectly before we get started. But I would say successful business owners many times are more of a “Ready, Fire, Aim” than “Ready, Aim, Fire.” Don’t waste years
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“I can do hard things! I think being reflective has allowed me the best insight into our business and where I can make adjustments. Being able to humble myself and see the mistakes and missed opportunities has allowed me to grow as a leader the most. But also, I have learned how important it is to celebrate each little milestone, too! Owning a business is a marathon, not a sprint, so it’s really important to see the good things along the way.”
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“When you are preparing to get your business off the ground, don’t just focus on your business. Think about all your other responsibilities at home and plan for them now. Do you need help with childcare, carpooling, or managing your house? Are there things you’ve typically done, but you may not have time for now? Sometimes being a business owner can give you some much needed flexibility, but sometimes it’s the opposite. There will be days when your best laid plans go awry, so having that support network is essential. This was the best advice I received before opening our school, and it was spot on.” AUGUST 2019 | LAKE CITIES LIVING | 11
INSIDE COMMUNITY 3RD ANNUAL DENTON TACOFEST Sat., Sep 7 | 3pm - 7pm | Lucky Lou’s 1207 W Hickory St. • Denton, TX 76201 Don’t be one taco short of a combination platter. Help raise money for our furry friends at the Denton Animal Shelter! Bring the family and enjoy tacos extraordinaire from local Denton businesses and boogie to music while strolling down vendor lane. Bring a leash! Adorable lovable dogs from the shelter want forever families! Getting into the event is free. For details search Lucky Lou’s on Facebook.
THE TOWN OF HICKORY CREEK WELCOMES POLICE OFFICER DAVE CONTRERAS The Town of Hickory Creek is thrilled to welcome an exemplary police officer, Dave Contreras! Hickory Creek Mayor Lynn Clark introduced Police Officer Dave Contreras at the Tuesday, July 30th Council Meeting. Officer Contreras has worked in law enforcement for six years and comes to Hickory Creek from Commerce, Texas. photo courtesy of the Hickory Creek Police Department facebook
THE TOWN OF HICKORY CREEK CONGRATULATES BOY SCOUT JAYSON CASTLEBERRY In true Scout spirit, Jayson Castleberry was recognized for his service and leadership accomplishment by repairing the gangway and sign at the Point Vista Park. Hickory Creek Mayor Lynn Clark presented Mr. Castleberry with a prestigious award at the Tuesday, July 30th Council Meeting. The Town of Hickory Creek salutes you, Jayson Castleberry!
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INSIDE EDUCATION GUYER HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND The Guyer High School Marching Band philosophy “All who enter this program commit themselves to the relentless pursuit of perfection.” A huge shout out to friends and family for their generous donations which helps purchase equipment, food and transportation. This year’s fundraising campaign will go toward our fall marching production costs. Keep the arts alive! If you would like to donate please visit www.guyerband.org/donate or visit us on Facebook @guyerband.
LD MIDDLE SCHOOL IS A HEALTHY TEXAS RECOGNIZED SCHOOL Congratulations to Lake Dallas Middle School
for being a Healthy Texas recognized school for
the 2019-2020 school year. It is the first school in
LDISD EVENTS
LDHS Varsity Football VS Frisco Centennial Sept 6 at 7pm LDHS Falcon Stadium LDHS Varsity Football VS Frisco Reedy Sept 13 at 7pm Ford Center at The Star LDHS Varsity Football VS Princeton (Homecoming Game) Sept 20 at 7pm LDHS Falcon Stadium
Denton County to receive this recognition. Healthy Texas recognizes the commitment the school, staff and students have made to improve their health and also the health of their community.
GUYER
EVENTS
DENTON ISD FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS Support your local football team by purchasing season tickets for the 2019 football season.
They will be available for purchase from August 19 to September 10 at the CH Collins Athletic
Complex. Guyer Wildcat season tickets are $40 per person for five home games. Join them for
the first home game on September 12th against North Crowley with a 7pm kickoff.
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Varsity Football VS Euless Trinity Aug 23 at 6:30pm Pennington Field
Varsity Football VS Aledo High School Aug 30 at 7pm Bearcat Stadium Varsity Football VS Cedar Hill High Sept 7 at 10am Longhorn Stadium
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S e v e n T i p s To G e t
Kids Back
ON A SCHOOL SLEEP SCHEDULE by Steve Gamel
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aise your hand if you’re still having to “gently” pull your screaming and groggy child out of bed so they can get dressed and make it to school on time. Wow; that’s a lot of hands. For many parents, the struggle is real, especially during the first couple of weeks of the school year when our kiddos are still used to lazy summer days of staying up late and sleeping in. Getting up early for school is difficult for any kid or parent, and while you probably should have introduced a new sleep routine a week or so before school started, all is not lost. Many of the same tips still apply now that school has started. Here are a few you can try right now to give your kids the rest they need and make those mornings a tad easier.
Don’t Let Them Nap After School Try to avoid allowing your child to take a nap after school, as it will only make going to bed later that much more difficult. You can avoid the midday snooze by keeping them active with sports, putting a priority on getting their homework done, or even putting them to work with a few chores around the house. What tips do you have to make getting your child back on a sleep schedule less stressful? Share them with us on our Facebook page. We’d also love to see your first day of school pictures. 14 | LAKE CITIES LIVING
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Cut Out Caffeine As we all know, caffeine can even make grownups jumpy and wide awake. So you can imagine that allowing your child to drink soda at dinner may be counterproductive if you’re trying to get them to go to bed earlier. Choose water instead.
Get Into A Routine Creating a routine that your child can count on every night will help them wind down and mentally prepare for bed. A perfect example for younger kids is having them take a bath, brush their teeth, get their pajamas on, and read a book. You can even have fun with this and create a bedtime chart, complete with pictures and “good behavior stars.” For older kids, you can replace some of these steps by just sitting with them in their room and let them talk about their day. www.LakeCitiesLiving.com
Know How Much Sleep They Need The first step in determining when your child should go to bed is determining how much sleep they need. The National Sleep Foundation recommends different hours for different age groups. For example, teenagers need roughly 8-10 hours of sleep versus a preschooler, who needs 1013 hours of quality sleep.
Adjust Slowly Once you know how much sleep your child needs, you may be thinking the answer to making up ground is to enforce a ridiculously early bedtime right off the bat. On the contrary, a solid tip is to work them into the new pattern gradually – start with moving the time up by 20 or 30 minutes, then push it up 45 minutes to an hour.
Limit Electronic Screen Time Our kids are used to watching TV, playing video games, or talking to friends on their phones. This extra screen time, especially right before bedtime, makes it harder for them to fall asleep. Eliminate screen time at least an hour before their new bedtime, or better yet, immediately after dinner.
Move Everything Else Up, Too Another way to help get the kids into bed earlier once school has started is to move all the busy household chores up an hour or so. For example, have them do their homework as soon as they get home from school, so it’s out of the way, then try having dinner as a family at 5:30 instead of 6:30 p.m. You can also adjust your own bedtime, so your child realizes it’s time for everyone to go to bed. This creates a calmer mood throughout the house as bedtime approaches. www.LakeCitiesLiving.com
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Queens ROOFING by Steve Gamel
ayme Potter, Marleta Wilson, and Jen Gilcrease have huddled around in a cramped office to discuss ideas for a photo shoot later in the day. One approach is to have the photo taken while they are doing what they do best at RPM Construction – standing on top of a roof. But there’s just one problem. “Jen is too pretty to get on a roof,” Jayme
codes. They can also go a few rounds with
manager. “Her hair might go flat, and
and spot a poorly installed roof.
says of her do-it-all, glammed-up business
together perfectly.”
“She might skin herself,” Marleta added amid the playful jabs.
woman shows up in boots with her hair
judge when a 5-foot-3-inch, 110-pound tied back and an extension ladder in tow to check for hail damage.
her female-owned RPM Construction in
“There are the people who don’t think we
that women can hold their own as roofing
to see us try, and the pro-women people
inspections in the hot Texas sun, measure
Jayme said. “Most take us seriously once
2014, and Marleta work hard to prove
know what we are doing, those who want
and construction experts. They can do
who say, ‘Heck yeah! Get on my roof!’”
siding, tarp a roof, and recite building
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we are doing,” Marleta said. “We get on
Industry pros have been sold on RPM for
with a laugh.
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of compliments because we know what
up only nine percent of the industry. RPM
Women in Construction, women make
those numbers, so don’t be so quick to
to keep it that way. But Jayme, who started
customers are shocked. But we get a lot
roofs that most guys won’t touch. You earn
“But I can design the heck out of
Jen has never been on a roof and prefers
“Whenever I go hop on a roof, some
According to the National Association of
is primed to be a trailblazer in changing
someone’s house from my desk,” Jen said
Marleta agreed.
their respect and trust.”
years. It is the only female-owned Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor
and is one of only 20 contractors out of
more than 5,000 total in North Texas with that special designation. Their process is by the book and built on Christian
values, and services include commercial, residential, and specialty roofing to
flooring, garage doors, fencing, new siding, and everything in between. RPM is a one-stop shop, and its
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“When she first started the business, there were several major storms that carried her,” Jen said. “I think it speaks volumes in terms of how we’ve been able to grow without having major storms. People look us up on the Better Business Bureau, reviews online, and get referred by friends and neighbors. We also have repeat business. I think it empowers other women to go outside the traditional box because this is a male-dominated industry.” Jayme agreed, saying the sky is the limit for women-owned businesses. That includes RPM – even if Jen won’t get on a roof. “It’s quite the trifecta,” Jayme said. “Jen
to commercial clients and city and
government contracts. They recently
completed work on Lake Dallas City Hall and a charity project for the Lake Cities Fire Station.
is the nucleus. Without her, nothing gets done. [In the field], there will be a roof that another company won’t touch, but there’s Marleta up there tarping it while the adjusters are standing there wondering, ‘Is this girl for real?’”
Jayme and Marleta specialize in claims
that you really have to fight for. And while she isn’t getting on a roof anytime soon, Jen is back at the office working with
customers, helping with color selections,
completing invoices, scheduling work, and keeping the entire crew in check.
“Jayme is dynamic, energetic, and loyal,” said Todd Sandri, an area sales manager
for Owens Corning. “There’s nothing she
has told me she would do that she hasn’t done. She’s been through every level of contractor program with us. That says it all right there. The big thing is they sell
roofing systems, not roofs that are pieced together with different parts.”
Clearly, RPM is quickly changing the face of the industry. For a long time, it was
Jayme Potter (CEO) “There are the people who don’t think we know what we are doing, those who want to see us try, and the pro-women people who say, ‘Heck yeah! Get on my roof!...Most take us seriously once we get up there and show them.” www.LakeCitiesLiving.com
Jayme running the show with a little help
from her husband, Donnie, who owns JTM Builders, Inc. Donnie runs his company full-time, leaving RPM in the capable
hands of his wife. Adding Marleta and Jen in the last year to her knowledgable team
Marleta Wilson
should be taken seriously in the
“We get on roofs that most guys won’t touch. You earn their respect and trust.”
has more than proved that woman construction world.
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few years ago, Mike Winburn added a Ninja Warriors training program to his long list of kid-
centered classes at Win Kids in Flower
Mound, thinking only that he’d give it a try and see what happened next.
Today, he’s putting the final touches on remodeling his entire facility to
accommodate a program that won’t stop growing.
This September, Winburn will unveil a
brand new full-padded Extreme Ninja
Warrior Training Center for all experience
levels that is double the size of the original version. It features two 80-foot long ninja lanes packed with fun challenges like zip
lines, floating bridges, cargo nets, a spider wall, launch trampolines, a salmon ladder and cannonball alley, and more.
Popularized by the American Ninja Warrior
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Available programs include ninja classes, ninja camps, ninja warrior competitions,
birthday parties, play days, and open gym. This is a chance to train and
compete to be a REAL American
Ninja Warrior. The program is also a first for Flower Mound.
“When I started this three years ago,
I was amazed how quickly it took off –
to the point where it was rivaling some of our other programs,” said Winburn, who added that he had up to 250
kids participating each week. “It’s so
undeniably fun to do obstacle courses and work on your speed and strength.
Plus, it’s developmentally appropriate for all sports. The kids love it, so we’ve been doing all these crazy renovations and
crashing out walls to create more space.” He added, “We’ve been changing
offer a safety landing pit, spring floor,
never stopped.”
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The renovations will also give more space to the gymnastics area and open more doors for Win Kids’ growing martial arts classes. Dance students will also move to the front of the facility with new class spaces. Winburn said construction crews have been working at night so that everything is business as usual during the day. “This has been a wild summer with all the construction. But when it’s done, it will be awesome,” Mike said. If you haven’t been to Win Kids yet, you’re missing out. Since 1998, thousands of children and families each year come to Win Kids for everything from gymnastics and swim classes to dance, sports, martial arts, and music. The facility is also the perfect host for birthday parties, camps, and a slew of other super fun activities. Mike’s dream of building an amazing children’s place has come true, and clearly, it’s only getting better. AUGUST 2019 | LAKE CITIES LIVING | 19
HIGH SCHOOL
FOOTBALL 2019 by Steve Gamel
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he 2019 high school football season starts next week. As you prepare to follow your favorite team through the regular season and, hopefully, the playoffs, we want to get everyone clued in on what all the football experts are saying.
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine, regarded as the Bible of football in Texas, recently published its preseason magazine with previews of more than 1,400 high school teams. Below is a brief recap of some of the top teams in our Denton County coverage area, specifically, Guyer, Argyle, Hebron, The Colony, Liberty Christian, and Lake Dallas.
GUYER WILDCATS (Coach John Walsh) 2018 record: 6-6 area finalist District opponents: Southlake Carroll, Keller Fossil Ridge, Trophy Club Byron Nelson, Keller Central, Northwest Eaton, Keller, Keller Timber Creek. Projected finish in District 5-6A: 1st place Key players: Eli Stowers, QB; Grant Mahon, DT; Kaedric Cobbs, RB; Deuce Harmon, WR; Seth Meador, WR; Jonathan Jones, LB; Zhighill McMillan, WR; Jaden Fugett, DB.
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LAKE DALLAS FALCONS (Coach Michael Young) 2018 record: 7-4 bidistrict finalist District opponents: Frisco Reedy, Lucas Lovejoy, Denison, Princeton, Denton Braswell, Frisco, Frisco Lebanon Trail, Frisco Memorial. Projected finish in District 7-5A Division II: 6th place Key players: Brandon Engel, QB/WR; Ike Onyekwere, RB; Kobe Minor, DB; Kellen Culberson, OL; Deven Holder, OL; Anthony Patti, K; Jackson Berry, OL: Zachary Blakely, LB.
HEBRON HAWKS (Coach Brian Brazil) 2018 record: 8-5 region semifinalist District opponents: Coppell, Flower Mound, Marcus, Lewisville, Irving MacArthur, Irving, Irving Nimitz. Projected finish in District 6-6A: 1st place Key players: Carson Harris, QB; Carter Norrie, LB; Darius Snow, DB; Jaylon Lott, RB; Will White, LB; Myles James, OL; Mason Williamson, WR/DB; Vinson Miller, DB/WR.
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THE COLONY COUGARS (Coach Rudy Rangel) 2018 record: 9-2 bi-district finalist 2019 Projection: 2nd Place District opponents: Frisco Lone Star, Frisco Wakeland, Little Elm, Frisco Centennial, Frisco Independence, Frisco Heritage, Frisco Liberty Projected finish in District 5-5A Division I: 2nd place Key players: Christian Gonzalez, DB; Myles Price, ATH; Keith Miller, WR; Marcus Moore, DT; Kenneth Harrington, QB; Stephen McCollom, DB; Cameron Thomas, OL; Shafiq Taylor, DB. LIBERTY CHRISTIAN WARRIORS (Coach Steven Greek) 2018 record: 8-5, state semifinalists 2019 Projection: 1st Place District opponents: Fort Worth All Saints, Midland Christian, Addison Trinity Christian, Fort Worth Nolan Catholic Projected finish in TAPPS Division I District I: 1st place. Key players: Collin Gamble, WR/DB; Daniel Greek, QB; Cristian Driver, WR/DB; Andy Buttrell, OL; Micah Grizzle, OL; Reid Rorick, WR/DB; Kellen Moran, WR/DB; Tye Strickland, ATH. ARGYLE EAGLES (Coach Todd Rodgers) 2018 record: 13-1 regional finalists 2019 Projection: 1st place District opponents: Melissa, Celina, Paris, Anna, Paris North Lamar, Sanger. Projected finish in District 7-4A Division I: 1st place Key players: Tito Byce, RB; Bo Hogeboom, QB; Jake Sullivan, DB; Tate Van Poppel, DT; Alex Gonzales, WR; Blake Sullivan, DL; Cole Kirkpatrick, WR; Jack Tucker. www.LakeCitiesLiving.com
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Flourish Women in Business Article
SALON SUITES WHERE GREAT HAIR AND SKIN DOESN’T HAPPEN BY CHANCE, IT HAPPENS BY APPOINTMENT by Steve Gamel
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rista Ward Sanders sees the beauty in everyone and everything. So it shouldn’t have been a surprise to see this small-town girl and her parents pick an older house in Lake Dallas late last year as the home for her family’s first hair salon. “They used it for storage,” she said. “I walked in and said, ‘This is perfect.’ My mom walks in and says, ‘What are you thinking, Trista? This place needs work.’ The more we looked at it, the more we saw what it could become.” Today, customers only see Flourish Salon Suites, the epitome of a simple, small-town salon where every stylist is your friend and clients walk out feeling better than when they came in. At Flourish, you can get everything from a simple haircut or the latest color technique to skincare treatments and a full makeover for that special occasion. The salon includes six independent beauty professionals, including Trista. All of them have their own private leased suite, which for the client means getting pampered in a private room without noise or interruptions.
To learn about Flourish Salon Suites or to schedule an appointment, call 940.498.2084 or visit www.flourishsalonsuites.com. For leasing information, call 214.995.0781.
“I am here in the community representing the beauty professionals inside Flourish,” Trista said. “I love these ladies and watching their businesses grow.” Trista, who lives in Hickory Creek with her husband, Collin, and two daughters, has been a hairstylist for 18 years and originally wanted a salon on their two-acre property. When that didn’t work, her parents, Vonnet and Mike Ward, who own Ward’s Auto Service in Bowie, offered to help find another site. While what they found didn’t have all the bells and whistles at first, it has certainly flourished. “This place exists because of my dad, mom, husband, and God’s favor,” Trista said.
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BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM by Audrey Christie, MSN, RN, Holistic Wellness Practitioner
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t’s time to head back to school! Does your family historically catch every single bug and virus that hits the classroom? Not to worry, it doesn’t have to be that way. You can start to boost and maintain your immune system right now with a few simple tips:
1. Get plenty of sleep. Kids need sleep
and lots of it. In fact, their immune system depends on it. Age can be a factor
with the amount of sleep required, but
somewhere between 8-12 hours of sleep every single night is key. So, if your little
one needs to get up at 6 a.m., you can do the math to count backward as to what bedtime should be.
2. Stress Management. Stress is the second biggest factor in immune
response. I bet you thought I would list
handwashing. Nope! While it is important to avoid stress, it is much easier to give
your kids a toolbox to use to mitigate the
stress that occurs. I recommend apps like
Headspace for Kids with great meditation
techniques kids as young as 5 can partake in. Other options might be journaling or
mindful movement practices depending on the age.
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I bet you thought I would list handwashing. Nope! 3. Get rid of the multivitamin. Yep, throw it away. It is much more beneficial for your kids’ immune system and overall wellness to focus on different categories of supplement such as omega 3s, probiotics, and Vitamin D. You will find these at your local health stores, and not likely in the same supplement – they range from liquid to chewable to capsule. They are much more important for your immune system and overall wellness than a daily multivitamin. With these tips in hand, you will be able to avoid catching every cold that comes around and enjoy a healthy and well backto-school season.
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Fitness :Ask The Expert
IS YOUR SOCIAL CIRCLE
HARMFUL OR HELPFUL?
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by Jesse J. Leyva, Owner of Jesse James Fit & Outlaw Fitcamp JesseJamesFit.com OutlawFitcamp.com
hen working toward fitness goals, one important factor many overlook is the impact your friends and family have on your success. Your social circle does play an important role in your success! It’s important to surround yourself with people who share similar goals, but this doesn’t always happen easily. How Friends Or Family Can (Unknowingly) Hold You Back From Reaching Your Goals If you’re in a social circle that goes out a lot—eating out, drinking, etc. – those friends may not be supportive when you’re ready to call it a night for that earlymorning workout you have planned. Plus, they may not be concerned about the calories of the food and drinks that are flowing—and therefore, not onboard when you try to make healthier choices. There can be other problems if you’re in a relationship. If you’re on a fitness journey without your partner, this can sometimes cause friction. When you’re frequently leaving to go workout without your partner, they may become resentful of the time you’re spending at the gym instead of hanging out at home. www.LakeCitiesLiving.com
and doubled the workout time over
When you’re getting fit and healthy, it can
working out alone.
often cause resentment from others who are going about their business-as-usual.
But this really has nothing to do with you!
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harder than you would on your own.
health though, and we’re here to help! The Best Results
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exercised on a stationary bike for 30
solo exercising — is an increasingly
minutes with a friend felt calmer and
preferred form of exercise. One study
happier after the exercise was over
found that 95 percent of those who
than those who cycled alone. •
That’s why we always offer FREE
ball tossing, partner-resisted moves,
Our Outlaw FitCamp group fitness
relays, etc. •
have the support you need to succeed!
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Increases Your Commitment To
A Fitness Routine For most people, staying consistent with workout
routines is difficult. But having others there waiting for you provides the
accountability you need to show up. •
Causes You To Push Yourself Harder One study showed that working out with others improved performance
Gives You The Support Of Being
Part Of A Team A group that sweats and struggles through a workout creates a bond.
Working Out With Others Has The Following Benefits:
There are more exercises you can
when you have a partner: medicine
or the significant other of our clients.
Either of these options will ensure that you
Diversifies Your Workouts
do to keep a variety in your workout
personal training for the spouse
classes are fun and supportive.
Solo Exercise A study published in Management found that people who
in a motivational group — rather than
completed the program.
Boosts Your Mood More Than
the International Journal of Stress
Working out with someone else or
started a fitness program with friends
Wanting to keep up with those
around makes you push yourself
This is no reason not to take care of your Workout With Others For
Gives You A Competitive Edge
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Motivates You When You Need It When you workout with the right
person or the right group, you feel uplifted and encouraged to do your best.
Don’t Go It Alone! We are committed to helping you find the support you need. You will find support
here in reaching your goals—your success is our success! So don’t go it alone!
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Lake Dallas Volleyball
LADY FALCONS
READY FOR DISTRICT RUN by Steve Gamel
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he Lake Dallas volleyball team is
make sure this is your best season?’
already a few weeks into its 2019
We’re trying to change the culture here.”
season and has its sights set on
being one of the favorites in the District 8-5A playoff chase. That race begins September 13 against Justin Northwest, and yes, the Lady Falcons have another head coach leading that charge.
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ANOTHER HEAD COACH LEADING THAT CHANGED It’s not like Lake Dallas is a program
Kristinn Holbrooks took over in April
in the middle of a downward spiral.
for former coach Jason Roemer and is
They always have strong players, and
now the program’s fourth head coach
even with the coaching changes, the
in as many seasons. For the players and
Lady Falcons continue to be competitive
fans, having a new coach every season
and consistently make the playoffs. But if
has become the norm as of late, but
anything is missing, it’s the deep playoff
Holbrooks sees this year as the start of a
runs. Before Heather Van Noy was hired
long and successful relationship.
as Guyer’s new head coach following the
“That’s the plan because I hate change,” Holbrooks said with a laugh. “When you have that much turnover, it’s a disservice to the kids because there isn’t any
2016 season, she had compiled a 143-91 record over six seasons at Lake Dallas. She led the program to the playoffs four times, including two trips to the third round.
consistency. For these seniors, one of the
Holbrooks, who has more than 25 years of
first things I asked was, ‘what can I do to
coaching experience in high school and
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club, thinks a return to those glory days is very much in the cards. And it could start as early as this season. Lake Dallas has six returning starters back, including four who were all-district athletes.
AND IT COULD START AS EARLY AS THIS SEASON That list includes senior setter Ruthie Forson, last year’s district setter of the year, junior outside hitter Candace Collier, sophomore outside hitter Caelyn Gunn, and junior middle blocker Macie Banks. Holbrooks also pointed to Delanie Schantz and Sloan Griffin as girls who will be relied on heavily this year. “It’s a pretty good core group of girls returning,” Holbrooks said. If there’s a weakness to this year’s team, it’s the fact that they are undersized in comparison to their district bunkmates. The District 8-5A slate that features Denton, Ryan, The Colony, Braswell, Little Elm, and Justin Northwest. Holbrooks said she spent the last few months making sure her team had access to a strength and conditioning coach.
WE NEED TO BE ATHLETIC AND STRONG “We need to be athletic and stronger than our opponents to outweigh the fact that we are undersized,” Holbrooks said. “These girls have been put through the wringer, and they’ve stepped up and responded.” Lake Dallas will play its first district home game September 17 against The Colony.
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SHERIFF ’S
CORNER T
with Sheriff Tracy Murphree
he Denton County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone to be extra cautious as the start of the
new school year approaches. Here are a few tips for drivers as well as students: While Driving in School Zones • •
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Remember, traffic fines double in school zones. • • •
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Be on the lookout for students who may be crossing the street or walking
school zones and violators will be
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Watch for students gathering at bus stops.
Cell phones are banned in active fined up to $200.
Drop off and pick up your children in
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Obey traffic rules, signs and signals.
Only cross at intersections and designated crosswalks.
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Only walk on sidewalks, whenever they are available.
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Look for traffic when stepping off of a bus or from behind parked cars.
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Never assume drivers see you, make eye contact before crossing the street.
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Obey crossing guards.
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Always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.
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When walking, do not be distracted by electronic devices such as
the school’s designated areas.
Remain alert at all times. Do not use your cell phones.
Obey school zone speed limits.
Students Walking or Biking to School:
cell phones. •
Obey all traffic rules, signs and signals. 940.349.1600 127 N. WOODROW LN., STE. 300 DENTON, TX 76205
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COMMUNITY
CORNER Hickory Creek Road Project Now Complete by Denton County Commissioner Precinct 3 Bobbie Mitchell
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am excited to announce that we have finished construction to widen Point Vista and Turbeville roads in Hickory Creek. The $2.265 million project, started in February 2018, and was completed in July. Denton County Judge Andy Eads and Precinct 4 Commissioner Dianne Edmonson joined me in commemorating this moment with a ribbon cutting in mid-July.
photo courtesy of Dawn Cobb
Point Vista became a three-lane, undivided concrete road and Turbeville a four-lane, divided concrete road with funds from the county’s 2008 bond program.
Above is Bobbie Mitchell
CONNECT WITH US: Be sure and connect with Denton County Facebook: DentonCountyTX Twitter: @DentonCountyTX If you have any questions or comments, please let me hear from you. My email is bobbie. mitchell@dentoncounty.com and my office number is 972.434.4780.
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Hickory Creek Mayor Lynn Clark thanked Denton County for the help, indicating completion of the two roads is leading to smoother transportation for Lake Cities residents. She also indicated the county’s investment in Hickory Creek has already spurred economic growth with two new sit-down restaurants – Angelina’s Mexican Restaurant and The Elm Fork - and helped the community meet a long-range goal in the town’s Master Thoroughfare Plan.
COMING SOON NEW ANGELINA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Coming this fall will be a new twostory, 5,000-square-foot Angelina’s Mexican Restaurant in Hickory Creek at 101 Baize, which will be part of a new development at Turbeville near the Interstate 35-E frontage road. Owned and managed by Louis Velez Jr. and Isabel Velez, the restaurant will also include a patio. The restaurant began as a dream of Angelina Velez, who opened the first location in The Colony in 1986. Her eldest son, Louis, and Isabel also operate locations in Lewisville and Corinth. The Corinth restaurant will move to the new and larger location in Hickory Creek.
Other Lake Cities officials joined us including Hickory Creek Council members Chris Gordon and Richard DuPree, Corinth Council member Tina Henderson and Lake Dallas Mayor Michael Barnhart.
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Foodie Friday DFW: Ramen Mura
Ramen And that includes us! So, when we heard that Flower Mound was getting its own
ramen restaurant, Ramen Mura, we knew we couldn’t wait to try them out. And we
might have gone three times in one week. Ramen Mura is the realization of Owner
Joo’s dream to own a ramen restaurant.
And his wife, Jin, was happy to support his dream after they had owned JJ’s Donut
Palace here in town for over 10 years! So, they sold the donut shop to their cousin
free and vegan ones! Their Mura Special is their vegan ramen and coming from a meat-eater, I actually really loved it!
It comes with fried tofu, onion, corn, grape tomato, Shitake mushrooms, eggplant,
bokchoy, pickled ginger, and a Yuzu paste. I’m a big fan of spice (ask my team ... I put
Tabasco on everything), so I also love their Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen made with a pork broth and served with a spicy sauce.
All of their broths are made in house in the biggest pot you’ve ever seen - and they take four hours to bring to perfection.
and told all their customers to come visit
If ramen isn’t quite your jam, we also love
them for lunch and dinner at their new
their Korean Beef Bulgogi! Amazing flavor
ramen restaurant.
and tenderness in the beef.
And so far, it seems all of their customers
Ramen Mura may be a dream come true
time we’ve gone in, it’s been PACKED!
true for us and all you other ramen fans
and Jin aside to get an interview filmed.
find a friend to go with. Or, shoot, call me
2:30-5:00 p.m. every day for break.
going three times a week too.
have taken them up on that! Every
for Joo, but I’d say it’s also a dream come
We actually had a hard time pulling Joo
out there! And if you’ve never tried ramen,
Lucky for us they close down shop from
and I’ll go with you! Then you might start
We know the concept of ramen might be
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here’s just something about ramen restaurants that draws HUGE crowds of loyal fans.
Mura
972.822.8254 DallasRamenMura.com 6100 Long Prairie Rd., Ste. 400 Flower Mound, TX 75028
new to some of you, so let us guide you
through what some of our early favorites at Ramen Mura are.
For an appetizer we recommend you start out with the Gyoza, which are their fried pork dumplings.
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