MAY 2017
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STRIKE
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CHANGES In Your Life
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was born to older parents. While my classmates were the children of the flower power generation, I was the child of war children. My mother was 7 and my father 13 when Pearl Harbor was attacked. They instilled habits and values in me that the other kids didn’t understand because they were part of the greatest generation.
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Most importantly, my parents taught me
• Find out what help is available to
to love my country. No, it’s not perfect,
veterans in the area such as the Denton
but our military has fought hard for everything and we owe them all of the respect in the world. While it’s easy to
County Veterans Services Office or the Veterans Treatment Court. Contact them to find out what they need and see how
criticize the government, the truth is we’re
you can help.
criticizing politicians who are certainly not
• Join OperationGratitude.com and send
an accurate reflection of the good people who make up this nation.
a thank you letter and care package to troops.
This Memorial Day make a promise to
• When you see a veteran or active
do something to help the great men and
military personnel at a restaurant, pay
women who have served our country.
for his or her meal.
Here are some suggestions:
• Teach your children to shake the hand
• Make a donation to 22Kill or buy
of a veteran and thank him/her for
Dad a 22Kill ring for Father’s Day. This
service to the country. Make it a habit.
organization is doing all it can to
Let’s do the same for our first responders
eliminate the veteran suicide rate, which is currently 22 individuals every day. www.22kill.com
and let’s do this often, because we shouldn’t need a holiday to remind us to be grateful.
Sincerly, Susan Neuhalfen
Writer and Editor for Argyle Living, Lantana Living and Lake Cities Living Susan@murray-media.com 972.899.3637 Ex. 101 6 | LAKE CITIES LIVING
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
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On the Cover is Jayme Potter Owner of RPM Construction
FEATURED: RPM Construction: On Top of it All
LIFESTYLE
24 Inside Community
10 Gardening with Complete Solutions
25 Inside Education
15 Legal Advise with Haire Law Firm 15 Mayor for the Day 19 Dentistry with Loretto Family Dentistry 20 Fitness with Outlaw Fit Camp 21 Partnering with Parents 22 Insurance with The Reese Agency
EDITOR’S PICK:
Strike A Pose
FAMILY
08 Father’s Day Gifts
YOURSELF
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26 New NCAA Legislation 27 LDHS Valedictorian & Salutatorian 28 ‘Tim Tebow Bill’ Faces Setback 30 Edit This with Steve Gamel
Find out the importance of baby teeth
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SHOW DAD Lifestyle
THIS
F
APPRECIATION
FATHER’S DAY by Susan Neuhalfen
ather’s Day is coming up again and the only thing harder than shopping for a man is actually finding something that you KNOW he will love. We’ve compiled a list of gift ideas including affordable “wants”, “needs” and “experiences” that might be just the right present for the dad in your life on Father’s Day.
BBQ Basket - BBQ is a Dad-thing. Go
up-close animal encounters. It goes
of stuff including tools, cleaning
Father’s Day. Sleep at new Camp
to Grill This and put together a basket hacks, spices and more. If you know exactly what he wants and you want
to jump off the deep end, they have
Green Eggs, Smokers and Gas Grills, too. www.facebook.com/grillthisbbq
Bone Daddy’s - Seriously good food
in this place. Take Dad out for a great meal and there’s no grill to clean
up. It’s also very casual, perfect for a comfortable family outing. Bone
Daddy’s 3258 South I-35 E., Denton, TX. www.bonedaddys.com
from 7 pm on Saturday to 11 am on Okapi campground tucked away in
the Wilds of Africa. Tents include cots, fans, and electrical outlets.
Dallas by Chocolate - Father’s Day
Foodie Tour happens the day before
massage, so she will work out all the kinks. She’s awesome. www.puresynergydfw.com JT Clothiers - At JT Clothiers in the Denton Square, they have a great selection and the staff is only too
Father’s Day, Saturday, June 17 from
happy to help you find exactly what
at the Pecan Lodge and take Dad
few suggestions:
10:45am until 3:30 pm. It will start on a tour of carnivore havens and a brewery to boot! Price includes
you need for dad. Here are a •
be grateful that you gave him
on the bus (you may also bring your
own beverages), food samples, beer
Mound, Crossfire features a huge
other venues are on your own. $4 off
and fitness led by a former Navy Seal.
EAT. www.dallasbychocolate.com
Range - Opening soon in Flower
at brewery and much more. Drinks at
indoor range, self-defense classes
each ticket with 4 or more. Enter code
Lots here for real enthusiasts.
Cinnamon Creek Ranch - It’s like
bowling, but much cooler. Cinnamon
Menswear by Saxx - It will be the one (and only) time he will
transportation, water and soft drinks
Crossfire Defense Academy &
www.crossfiredefense.com
Robyn is all about healing through
underwear as a present. •
Jack Black line of products include men’s hair and grooming as well as body wash. It’s a very popular line for a reason.
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Mizzen + Main sport shirts
Go Ape! - The whole family will enjoy
Creek Ranch features an archery
include button-down oxford style
ropes, obstacles and zip lines for a
have several indoor/outdoor ranges
cool. Plus they have Pete Millar
aren’t participating, there are paths
archers to dedicated bowhunters
follow and take pictures of your family
pro shop is second to none, offering
the course. www.goape.com/
knowledgeable staff.
this treetop adventure course. Enjoy
range that plays like a golf game. They
in a sport shirt material. Very
2-3 hour time period. For those who
that cater to everyone from beginning
featherweight polos and more.
through the woods that allow you to
and it’s fun for the whole family. Their
throughout the majority of
all of the top brands as well as
Locations/Texas/Plano
www.cinnamoncreekranch.com
Dallas Zoo - A campout at the Dallas
Pure Synergy Massage - You won’t
to a good auto detailer like Kwik Kar
weekend at the zoo with behind-the-
(especially for men) than Robyn
Mound. They’ll do an amazing job.
and give him a 90 minute massage.
www.gokwikkar.com
Zoo? You bet! Spend Father’s Day
scenes activities, s’mores around the campfire, continental breakfast and
They also carry Tommy Bahama clothing which appeals to all men. Car Detailing - Nothing makes Dad happy like a clean car. Take the car
find a better massage therapist
Wash and Detail Center in Flower
Arbogast at Pure Synergy. Go all out
Then tell him the kids did it.
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photos courtesy of PJ Kratohvil
Lifestyle | Gardening
Top 10 Summer Plants
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t seems our landscape season is in full swing already. Most of our summer annuals have started to come in and are looking great along with native grasses, perennials and other summer selections. If you’re looking to update the beds in the next few weeks, here is our list of the 2017 Top 10 Summer Plant List:
• GREEN CLOUD SAGE: Great summer selection, very low maintenance, heat tolerant and stays fuller than other varieties (not as leggy). • RED YUCCA: Great native selection has
good character, very low maintenance. • SALVIA: Does well year around, good color comes back year after year. • PENTA: Outstanding option for a north Texas annual, good color and very heat tolerant. • MULEY GRASS: Good texture, native to the area, great movement and color.
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• AGAVE: Great focal point, heat tolerant, all-around good character planting. • ABELIA: Good color, heat tolerant, low growing option. • DWARF FOUNTAIN GRASS: Great frontline option, works well around rock or annual plantings, great movement. • LOROPETALUM (DIAMOND): Great contrast planting, pretty low maintenance once established. • SAVANNA HOLLY: Good option when you’re looking for some height, heat tolerant, low maintenance.
If you stick with things that are local/native to our area you will have a lot less stress when it heats up this summer and should notice a decrease in your irrigation bill at the same time. As always, if you’re looking to hire your work out give the local guys a shot first and remember to check their portfolio to ensure they can deliver on what's being promised. As the saying goes: “You get what you pay for and if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” by PJ Kratohvil of Complete Solutions completesolutionsdfw.com
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Yourself
Strike A POSE by Susan Neuhalfen
I
t’s hard to find one form of exercise that works for everyone, but yoga is just that. It is excellent for the body and mind, and is suitable for all ages and all body types. Best of all, there is no chanting required.
Robyn Arbogast of Pure Synergy is a massage therapist who specializes in actual therapeutic massage. In other words, she’s not about froufrou relaxation massage, she’s all about healing through massage, nutrition and exercise. She is a big proponent of yoga not only for her clients, but for anyone who wants to be healthy. “I have clients with both emotional issues and physical issues and they all benefit from yoga,” said Robyn. “At Pure Synergy we teach poses, breath control and meditation to build a stronger you. When everything is working in harmony, you feel energized and healthy. Robyn has clients who use yoga to help curb their need for anxiety medication. Others with issues such as scoliosis use yoga to help strengthen their core and ease back pain. More recently, she has found that yoga helps those with sensory issues and depression. Robyn also talked about a modern day sickness she calls “sitting disease”. We go from sitting in a car, to sitting at a desk, to sitting in the car again and then sitting on the couch when we get home.
“We’re all sitting for so many hours,” she points out. “Our digestive system is bunched up and our organs aren’t getting proper blood flow.”
whenever we can regulate them
more naturally, we remain healthier. Also our immunity is many times
related to stress, and yoga is great for stress relief. “I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone into yoga stressed and came
By simply exercising through stances and stretches, the following parts of the body may benefit:
out feeling like all is well,” said Robyn.
•
Golf yoga entails opening up the
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•
•
Open up the chest so that the respiratory system works better Stretch the stomach area allowing intestines to move for better digestion Stretching all over to improve blood circulation so that organs work better As one holds poses, the heart rate is going to go up, building cardio
The great thing about yoga is that it’s as hard or easy as you make it, so anyone can do it. “I hear people say ‘I can’t do yoga because I’m not flexible’, said Robyn. “The truth is you do yoga to become flexible.” Yoga is also very beneficial to the immune system. Because most of our immunity is based on hormones,
There is yoga specific to sports such
as golfers, runners and tennis players. shoulders, hamstrings and working on rotation for a stronger game. So it begs the question why more men aren’t involved with yoga. “Yoga was created by men,” said Robyn whose male yoga population is slowly increasing at Pure Synergy. “ A common misperception is that we all sit around and chant, but here it’s just about getting healthy.” At Pure Synergy they offer group classes as well as individual yoga to help clients focus on the correct postures and poses. “Just like with anything you have to figure out what works for you,” said Robyn. “The good news is that yoga is great exercise for anyone and you can tailor it to fit you.”
Legal Advise | Yourself
Dealing With A
DEATH BLOW
are companies out there who are paid to take advantage of a person like you in a position like this. How in the world are you supposed to do it alone? What if you had an attorney at your side the insurance companies respected…and at some level feared? Who has your back on every conceivable hustle the insurance company tries to throw at you? Come see us and we’ll help you get through this. You should have time and space to grieve. We’ll take care of the rest.
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eath cases are a complete curveball for the family left behind. They weren’t expecting it and, as a result, everything is completely off balance. When you’re suffering from the emotions that accompany severe trauma—sorrow, hopelessness, anger, denial, and finally acceptance—it makes it difficult to navigate an insurance settlement and make good decisions. Insurance settlements are complex. They involve calculations for future lost earnings, loss of companionship, medical and EMS bills, funeral expenses and the list goes on. Chances are you’ve never been through something like this before and, sadly, there
That’s who we are at Haire Law. You pay us only when we win—and win is what we do.
by Rocky Haire, owner of Haire Law Firm 972.394.3000 • hrj-law.com For Free Case Evaluation!
Cassidy Forehand the Hickory Creek Mayor for the Day
Cassidy Forehand acted as the Mayor of Hickory Creek on April 18. Forehand was randomly selected from 30 5th grade students in the LDISD Leader in Me program. She received a tour of Town Hall and the police department. She also conducted the city council meeting followed by a dinner with the members. MAY 2017 | LAKE CITIES LIVING | 15
ON TOP of it ALL by Susan Neuhalfen
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“We legitimately care about people,” she said in her usual passionate tone. “We could make a lot more money, but Donnie and I choose to live the Christian life in all aspects of our lives. Love God. Love people. Change the world. That’s how we live.” Photographed to the left is Jayme, owner of RPM Construction, with her husband Donnie and their two kids.
rpmconstruction.org • 469.238.9381 • 205 Swisher, #104 • Lake Dallas, TX 75065
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t almost 5’2” and not even 100 lbs. soaking wet, RPM Construction owner Jayme Potter is a force
to be reckoned with. She’s the kind of
person you want fighting WITH you, not against you. Passionate does not begin to describe her personality, especially
when it comes to doing the right thing.
She has managed to combine this passion with her profession, which is roofing and
construction. Armed with her experience and the incredible team she’s built at
RPM Construction, she is making sure that her customers (and even people
who aren’t her customers) are getting the right information and the right guidance
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following the latest hailstorms in our area.
a truck and ‘poof’ becoming a roofing
company,” said Jayme. “They can take your insurance check one day and file bankruptcy the next.”
claim. They even have a professional drone when they do inspections which keeps them from doing any damage
That’s why Jayme started RPM
on specialty roofs. If there’s not enough
saw the unethical side of the business
to wait to file a claim until the next storm.
Construction back in 2014, because they and they wanted to do things the right
way. Donnie was only the second person in Texas to obtain a license through
the Roofing Contractors Association of
Texas (RCAT). RPM Construction is also a Preferred Roofing Contractor with
Owens Corning, the best name in roofing products. It takes years and a lot of verification to reach this status.
For example, it takes two years before
“I told a guy who called the other day,
a roofer is even considered for this
a general contractor on your roof is
have good credit, current insurance and
she said. “We understand how to make
Bureau (BBB) as well as a list of other
we catch things that might otherwise
she is a stickler for details.
that seeing an insurance adjuster without
certification. The roofing company must
like going into court without a lawyer,”
an A-Rating with the Better Business
necessary repairs to building code and
requirements that keep Jayme busy, as
be missed.”
sure there’s enough damage to file a
“Owens Corning holds me to such high
Jayme loves to read insurance laws and
standards; they can check several years
watch television or fool around much
matter what,” said Jayme. “This is what
damage, they will advise the homeowner If a claim needs to be filed, Jayme says RPM Construction won’t be the lowest bid. Again, they do everything to code and so that means putting not only every piece of construction needed to do the job right, but guaranteeing their work. RPM includes a five-year workmanship warranty on every roof they install and Owens Corning offers up to a 50-year warranty on their products. “We upgrade underlayment to synthetic and upgrade builder-grade shingles,” said Jayme. “I’m not going to devalue my work to line my pockets. Your roof is what protects your family and everything that is important to you.” RPM installs 250-300 roofs per year, both
building codes. Seriously, she doesn’t
back and every job has to be to a tee no
on social media. She keeps up with all
separates the good contractors from the
insists that they treat all of their jobs and
not-so-good contractors.”
every roof as if it were their own house.
construction and, more specifically,
Not only is she detail-oriented she is a
“We legitimately care about people,”
Whether the book is building codes, laws
“We could make a lot more money, but
the latest state laws as they pertain to
roofing. For example there is no law in
Texas for roofers to have a license. Jayme and her husband, Donnie, are on board with a group lobbying to change that.
“There’s nothing to stop someone from just slapping some magnetic signs on
completely by-the-book kind of person.
or The Bible. She follows it word for word and stays on the straight and narrow.
Their process is by-the-book, too. First
they meet with the homeowner to make
residential and commercial and Jayme
she said in her usual passionate tone. Donnie and I choose to live the Christian life in all aspects of our lives. Love God. Love people. Change the world. That’s how we live.” MAY 2017 | LAKE CITIES LIVING | 17
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The Importance of
Dentistry | Yourself
BABY TEETH
I
’ve been asked innumerable times in my career when detecting decay or problems in primary teeth (baby teeth)
why treatment is needed if the teeth are
“just going to fall out anyway.” There is not just one good answer, but several! First,
primary teeth are important placeholders for adult teeth. When a primary tooth is
lost prematurely, the adjacent teeth drift
into the space leaving little to no room for the adult tooth to erupt. The adult tooth may become impacted or displaced.
To correct these problems, orthodontic
treatment and sometimes oral surgery are required. Secondly, missing teeth lead
to difficulties with speech and chewing.
Any adult who has experienced a missing tooth is aware that chewing is difficult
and sometimes food has to be shifted to
the other side of the mouth. There is also more frequent accidental biting of the
tongue or cheek while eating or speaking because of the gap. Thirdly, all teeth are
important for the development of the jaws and soft tissues of the mouth. There is a fine balance between the teeth, cheeks,
tongue, and palate. Any disruption in this
balance can lead to long term problems. Lastly, a child’s self confidence can be negatively impacted when they have missing teeth. Society places great emphasis on a beautiful, healthy smile and children are no exception.
Despite these points, there are times when extracting a primary tooth is necessary. Unlike an adult tooth infection, an infected primary tooth cannot be treated and saved. The tooth requires extraction however, a space maintainer may be placed to hold the position open until the adult tooth erupts. I will also extract a problematic primary tooth in cases where it’s close exfoliating and the extraction will not disrupt the adult tooth replacing it. It is important for children to see their dentist every 6 months and practice good oral hygiene at home with twice daily brushing, once daily flossing, and supplementation with fluoride as
recommended. The ADA recommends children have their first dental checkup by the time their first tooth comes in or by their first birthday. Early intervention is always key!
by Kristina Mackie, DDS Loretto Family Dentistry, PLLC lorettofamilydentistry.com 940.498.2290
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Yourself | Fitness
A Fitness Program That
STANDS OUT
Among the Crowd “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” It’s a simple quote, but one with great meaning and purpose, especially at Jesse James Fit.
T
en years ago, Jesse Leyva opened Jesse James Fit with a goal of being different from the big box fitness centers surrounding him. Leyva, a longtime fitness expert, knew he wanted to bring health and fitness to Flower Mound, but he also wanted to offer a product that no other fitness facility provided. Leyva researched area fitness centers, and quickly recognized that something was missing – a fitness facility that tailored fitness to each individual, provided a welcoming environment for all ages and fitness levels, and partnered clients with experienced trainers who care about their successes no matter how big or small. Today, Jesse James Fit is exactly that. It is roughly 7,700 square feet of pure awesome.
“We are a big family,” Leyva said. “I could tell from the very beginning that we had something different. I was never big on how gyms did things. Everyone here
is trained by someone, and they have that individualized attention and accountability. It has become a safe place for many people.” Jesse James Fit is not a gym, rather Leyva
developed a personal training program that focuses on anything
fitness related, including
James Fit become a trendsetter in the fitness industry. It’s no wonder that Leyva and his team were recognized as the Best of Denton County for four consecutive years, with Jesse James Fit voted as Best Personal Trainer, Personal
“A welcoming environment for all ages and fitness levels”
Training Facility and Weight Loss Facility. As Leyva explained, “Success is not what you do for yourself but what you do for others.” If health and fitness are on
weight loss programs,
boot camps, individualized
training, group training, couples training, youth
programs, senior
programs and
military prep training. Clients
will walk
in to find
an attitude
of inclusiveness,
your priority list, visit Jesse James Fit in Flower Mound. Jesse James Fit offers personalized training, challenging workouts and nutrition knowledge all in an encouraging, comfortable environment. At Jesse James Fit, we believe in teaching our members the tools they can use for a lifetime in maintaining weight loss. Visit us at jessejamesfit.com to learn how you can make big life changes with realistic, attainable steps.
respect and good
old fashioned hard
work. All of these characteristics
have helped Jesse
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by Jesse J. Leyva, Outlaw Fit Camp & Jesse James Fit www.OutlawBootcamp.com www.JesseJamesFit.com
photography by Your Candid Memories
Yourself
Partnering with Parents for a Great Start to School
A
by Susan Neuhalfen
t Footprints Preschool, you will hear children laughing, kids counting, friends singing and teachers reading. Parents looking for a preschool want the balance of fun, social skills and academics. The preschool at the Lake Cities United Methodist Church offers all of this and the spiritual development that can only be found in a loving Christian environment.
“The Lake Cities area is a great place to grow a family,” said Senior Pastor Rene Lawson. “Footprints is an important
ministry and we take a lot of pride in it.” Footprints Preschool has been in the area for over 20 years, preparing kids ages 2
years - Pre-K for Kindergarten. They teach
reading, writing, science, Spanish, cooking and more in a very safe, caring and fun environment.
Footprints’ goal is for the children to
have a positive early childhood school
experience and gain a love of learning.
Family and Protective Services with multiple
In addition to academics, there are role-
on site inspections. With parents’ busy
to handle situations in a God-like way. It’s
educational environment available to them,
they learn to write their names in shaving
“We want parents to know we are here to
play activities, teaching kids the best way
schedules, it’s nice to know there is a safe,
a hands-on learning environment where
located next to Lake Dallas Elementary.
cream or create with glitter. Things get messy, but that’s just part of learning.
partner with them and help prepare their kids for elementary school both socially
Most importantly, everything at the school
and academically,” said Bry Kenney,
is overseen by a Board of Directors and
environment and positive experience to
is layered for accountability. The school
director. “We provide children with a fun
is licensed by the Texas Department of
help them learn and grow.”
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Yourself
CHANGES In Your Life I
t’s a good idea to review your life insurance needs annually, or if significant changes or life events occur such as:
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The birth or adoption of a child or grandchild
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Getting married or divorced
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Home purchase
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Job change
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Planning for retirement or college
What Kind Of Life Insurance Fits My Needs? You have more than one option when it
comes to choosing a life insurance policy. There are term and permanent insurance policies, as well as hybrid policies.
Determining which type of life insurance policy is best for you depends on your individual circumstances and financial goals.
Term Life Insurance Term life insurance provides coverage for a specific period and offers the greatest
amount of coverage for the lowest initial
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cost. With a term life insurance policy, your premiums will stay the same for a set amount of time, usually 10, 20, or 30 years. Term life insurance may be a good choice for debts that end, such as a mortgage, or if your funds are limited.
For many people, a combination of term
Permanent Life Insurance
Index Universal Life Insurance can be used
Permanent life insurance is different than term life insurance because it provides benefits while you’re alive and can remain in force as long as you live and as long as premiums are paid. Permanent life insurance premiums may build taxfree cash value. This means the cash accumulated can help pay your premiums in the future. You can borrow the cash value or if the policy is canceled, the cash value is sent to the policy owner. Whole life insurance, which has fixed premiums and a guaranteed cash value, and universal life insurance, which has flexible premiums and benefits, are popular types of permanent life insurance. Permanent life insurance may be a good option if you have long-term needs like income for a spouse, an inheritance for children or end-of-life expenses.
and permanent life insurance is the best solution.
Hybrid Products Life insurance products like our Farmers to get the life insurance protection that
you need while providing the opportunity low-risk cash value growth you want.
This product combines a traditional life insurance policy and the ability to hold
accounts with growth levels based on the performance of two major stock indexes.
These accounts have a “floor” that protects you from market related losses in years that the indexes perform poorly.
Let The Dave Reese Agency- Framers at
Oakmont help you walk through your life
insurance planning. Give us a call at 940387-2181 or come by to see us at 1420 Robinson Road, Corinth, TX.
by Dave Reese The Reese Agency (Farmers Insurance at Oakmont) 940.387.2181
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KNOW
Be in the
Family
INSIDE COMMUNITY
LIONS CLUB COLLECTING GLASSES IN MAY
The Lake Cities Lions Club is asking for your help during May in collecting eyeglasses for the needy. Donate today at Lake Dallas and Corinth City Halls, Ciera, PointBank and NorthStar/Independent banks, Wal-Mart, LDISD schools, NCTC Campuses, Lake Cities Methodist, Corinth First Baptist, Hope Lutheran, and Faith Methodist in Corinth as well as Logan’s Fish House (formerly Tredway’s BBQ). Questions? Call Kathy King Gilbert at 940.395.3388.
LCEF GOLF TOURNAMENT JUNE 5 The 16th Annual Lake Cities Educational Foundation Golf Tournament will once again be played at Oakmont Country Club on June 5. There are morning and afternoon spots available for the four-person modified scramble with prizes for low gross team, longest drive and closest to the pin while the hole in one prize is a new car. All proceeds benefit LCEF. Register at www.lcefgolf. golfreg.com or by calling Tom Davenport at 940.367.1136.
PLAY COPS & ROBBERS MAY 20
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
Join the Corinth Police Department for their annual
Denton County has launched a new notification system
takes place at 8:00 am and the 5K Run at 8:30 am at
situations. Residents must create a new profile on the
“Foot Pursuit” 5K on Saturday, May 20. The 1K walk
Lake Dallas High School. Running awards will be given out along with costume awards, so dress as a cop or criminal and put on your running shoes! Register at http://corinthcpaaa.org/5k_run.php.
to keep residents instantly informed in emergency
Everbridge system to receive alerts, and sign-up is
completely free. Visit https://member.everbridge.net/
index/892807736725777#/login for more information and to sign up. Available on Android and iPhone.
INSIDE EDUCATION 2X WINNER DNA DAY ESSAY CONTEST
For the second year in a row, Lake Dallas High School senior Blake Holman was named as a finalist in the annual DNA Day essay contest sponsored by the American Society of Human Genetics. This year he won Honorable Mention and will receive $100 and a certificate from ASHG in recognition. The topic this year was gene therapy. Holman was one of 15 recognized from 17,000 entries from over 20 countries.
TEACHER WINS SAMSUNG CONTEST Robert (B.J.) Garcia, a seventh grade math teacher and coach at Crownover Middle School, was named a state winner in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest for his proposal of developing a disaster relief pod with students in his classes. As the state winner, Coach Garcia will receive $25,000 worth of Samsung technology which he’ll use to develop a disaster relief pod as part of regular classroom instruction with his students.
Congrats to
ALL the 2017
LDHS
photos courtesy of LDISD and Melaynee Broadstreet
and
HAWK TEACHER OF THE YEAR
STUDENT TO REPRESENT TEXAS IN DC
Congratulations to the Hawk Elementary
Lake Dallas Middle School 7th grader
Teacher of the Year, Hope Creech. Mrs.
Anastasia White has been chosen to
Creech teaches 3rd grade language arts and social studies. Originally from Waxahachie, Mrs. Creech earned her degree from Texas A&M. She has been teaching for almost 20 years and has twin daughters, Morgan and Delaney who attend Crownover Middle School.
represent Texas this summer at the JDRF Children’s Congress in Washington D.C.
GUYER
HIGH Graduates!
More than 150 children living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) gather in Washington, D.C. every two years to meet face-to-face with members of Congress to help them understand what life with T1D is like and why funding is so critical. MAY 2017 | LAKE CITIES LIVING | 25
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NEW NCAA LEGISLATION
could IMPACT Local Football Scene by Steve Gamel
T
he high school and college recruiting scene has been buzzing lately following the adoption of a new piece of NCAA legislation that makes it difficult for high school coaches looking to make the jump to the college ranks.
Per the NCAA rule, college programs
conditioning coach for the Longhorns.
non-coaching roles who are considered
would not have been hired.
are prevented from hiring people for “people close to a prospect” for a two-year period before and after
that recruit’s anticipated arrival at the
school. Non-coaching roles are strength and conditioning coaches, recruiting
coordinators or quality control officers.
The rule affects everyone from high school coaches to family members and junior college coaches.
“Today’s adoption of the football
legislation marks the most significant
progress in recent years to improve the
The goal of the rule is to curb the potential hiring of coaches by college programs to land big-time recruits.
but is just now being implemented for football. The goal of the rule is to curb
the potential hiring of coaches by college programs to land big-time recruits.
The rule is effective immediately and retroactive to contracts signed on or after Jan. 18.
Some of the more notable changes that were a part of the recruiting reform include:
*The recruiting calendar has been
and coaches,” Jim Phillips, Northwestern’s
signings (Dec. 20-22) rather than starting
Division I Council, said in a statement back
February. According to the Dallas Morning
current and prospective student-athletes
changed to allow for mid-December
athletic director and the chairman of the
in early February. Recruits can still sign in
in April.
Essentially what this means is this: If a
coach from a local high school wanted to jump to the college ranks in any of these capacities, they could not do so if the
college they were looking at had signed a recruit from that coach’s high school.
News, the Collegiate Commissioners
Association has a vote in June to make this rule official.
*Players may take official visits between
April 1 and late June of their junior year.
Previously, no player could take an official visit until Sept. 1 of their senior year. This will be in place for 2019 recruits.
Texas signed former Guyer quarterback
*Coaches employed at a college camp
Bryan Kegans was hired as a strength and
with participants.
Jerrod Heard. Shortly after that, Guyer’s
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The rule is already in place for basketball,
football environment and culture for
A perfect example is from 2013, when
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Had the rule been in place back then, he
may now have recruiting conversations
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Lake Dallas High School
VALEDICTORIAN
& SALUTATORIAN by Susan Neuhalfen
Chandler Skinner is the 2017 Valedictorian of Lake Dallas High School. Chandler has participated in LDHS Band all four years, acting as the section leader and drum major both junior and senior years. He served as National Honor Society treasurer and president and is a founding member of the Math Club. He is currently the president of both the Math Club and the LDHS Chapter of Mu Alpha Theta, the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society. Chandler will be attending the University of Houston with plans to major in Music Education a so he can pursue his passion full-time. He wants to share his love of creating music with younger generations in public schools and hopefully one day at a university level.
Anna Rodionova is the 2017 Salutatorian of Lake Dallas High School. Anna has been the drum major in the LDHS Falcon Band which she credits with having the biggest impact on her life so far. She was in the concert band and jazz band as well as the marching band where she served as the drum major for three years. She has played tennis since she was five years old and played on the LDHS team. She is also a member of the National Honor Society. Anna will be attending the University of Texas at Austin, majoring will be radio/film/ television. She plans on going into the film industry, and hopes to work on big movies and projects as a director or video editor.
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SPORTS IN THE NEWS:
‘TIM TEBOW BILL’
Faces Setback by Steve Gamel
A
bill that would allow home-school students in Texas to compete with public school teammates in University Interscholastic League games has been delayed from going into effect.
The bill, which has been dubbed the ‘Tim Tebow Bill’, was left pending after a Texas House Public Education Committee meeting late last month, several media outlets have reported. The bill has already
regulations would be required to make accommodations for students who are eligible to participate. Senate Bill 640 was named after the former Florida quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner, and
THE IDEA BEHIND THE BILL IS TO AFFORD HOME-SCHOOL KIDS THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES AS OTHER STUDENT-ATHLETES... passed through the senate and in 34 states as of press time, but has yet to be voted on and put into effect in Texas. The bill gives home-school students the chance to compete if they submit satisfactory grades and pass a standardized test. Furthermore, public schools competing under UIL
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NFL standout, who was home-schooled but played public school sports. The idea behind the bill is to afford homeschool kids the same opportunities as other student-athletes and that meshing them with public school kids eliminates the threat of home-school kids having less options to compete as they get older.
But the bill also has been met with harsh criticism. According to a Dallas Morning News article, there are those who believe forcing home-school students to take a standardized test is discriminatory since public school kids do not have to. Conversely, the article states that both the Texas High School Coaches Association and the Texas Girls Coaches Association are against the bill being passed because it would create an imbalance in academic eligibility. Public school students are assessed by teaching professionals under state curriculum, they say, while homeschool student requirements are often unregulated. Ironically, there are more home-school kids in Texas than in all private schools combined, the article states.
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Me: “Suuuuuure.” Jackson: “Daddy!!!!”
GAMEL
FUNNY FARM:
My Family Says the Funniest Stuff (Vol. 2) by Steve Gamel
W
elcome to Vol. 2 of a column I like to call the Gamel Funny Farm. I did one of these in the December issue of Lake Cities Living and received plenty of positive feedback as I shared random conversations and funny moments I am blessed to have with my wife and kids.
Jackson: “Ugh. Christian won’t put the movie ‘Good Burger’ on TV.” Me: “You don’t need to be watching that.” Christian: “He heard that one line and he keeps saying it over and over again.” Jackson: “Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger, can I take your order? Hahahahahaha.” Me: “OK, let’s watch Mickey Mouse.” Christian: “Hey Dad? You know the guy in that new movie ‘Moana’ is The Rock?” Me: “Yep, sure do!”
Christian: “Wait, so I have a baseball game on Saturday? I thought it was canceled?” Leslie: “Yep. The coach for the other
team didn’t think enough of his players
would be able to show up, but now he has
Christian: “Geez, he’s like the annoying
guy in the movie theater with his loud bag of chips.”
Jackson: “Daddy. Have you heard the
plenty. Game is on!”
story about the toe monster? One night,
Christian: “Who are we playing?”
something outside. He looked out the
Ben was in his room and he heard
window and didn’t see anything. Then the
Leslie: “The Royals.” Christian: “Pshh. They won’t be royal
after we get done with them. More like peasants.”
next morning he was eating breakfast and he saw a big scratch on his trampoline ... and then guess what? He heard the toe monster ... ‘Give me my toe back!’”
Christian: “Look, Dad! It’s the Bosley hair commercial.”
Leslie: “Where’s this game [Super Bowl] being played at?”
Me: “OK???” Christian: “What, I’m just sayin’.” Me: “Well, Jackson is definitely in the Valentines spirit. He just gave me a
little conversation heart, though the
conversation part was all smeared and
nasty because it was in his mouth first. It’s the thought that counts, right?”
Me: “Jackson, you need to please be
a little more quiet so we can hear the movie.”
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Me: “What, buddy? What’s wrong?”
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Me: “Foxboro.” [also spelled Foxborough]
Christian: “He was voted Sexiest Man Alive. I know because Mimi told me.” Me: “Oh ... that Mimi.” Me: “Pro tip: For you husbands out there, add a smile emoji at the end of every text you send your wife. That way, regardless of the nature of your conversation she can never unnecessarily accuse you of being rude, upset, or short in your responses.” (Jackson likes to put leashes on our dogs, Roxy and Ruby, and walk them in our house) Jackson: “Come here, Ruby. Hold still. Why won’t you hold still?”
Leslie: “Foxboro?”
Me: “Buddy, I don’t think she likes being on the leash.”
Me: “Boston, honey.”
Jackson: “No. She likes it.”
Leslie: “Well I didn’t know!” Me: “But, you’ve been there!”
Me: “Buddy, she’s whimpering. I promise you she just wants to be left alone.”
Leslie: “Oh.”
Jackson: “Ruby. You know you like this!”
Jackson: “Daddy? I love you!” Me: “I love you too, buddy.” Jackson: “K. Can you open this cereal box for me?”
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