NOVEMBER 2016
Giving
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Gardening
rass growth is starting to slow down, temperatures and leaves are starting fall, it must be November in Texas! As we’re preparing to deal with the cooler temps there are many things to start thinking about in preparation of your landscaped spaces. We’ve listed a few of our most common Q&A’s for this time of year: Should I just cut the sprinklers back or do I need to shut them off completely and winterize my system? What should I plant that will put some color in my beds without dying after the first freeze? Which one of these trees should I go ahead and cut back and how much should I take off without causing damage?
There are way too many things going on this time of year to let these things stress you out. We’ve put together a short list to ensure you’re prepared for whatever this winter has in store:
Sprinkler Systems
Reducing watering back to once or twice per week and shortening the runtime per zone will not only be adequate for your planting but should also save you a little on the monthly irrigation budget. If our temperatures are going to get below freezing, it’s a good idea to turn your controller to the off position, close and wrap valves, and drain water from any lines not deeper than 12 inches. Freezing temperatures can cause water/ ice to expand, eventually breaking your pipes and leading to costly repairs. If you’re familiar enough with your system to go ahead and prep for winter, than do so. If you’re not, sometimes it’s a good idea to call upon an irrigation professional to ensure things are done properly.
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Pruning
As long as temperatures remain above 32°F, winter is a great time to prune most all of your trees, shrubs and roses. Getting things cut back now will reduce on overgrowth too early in the spring and help keep your bed space organized throughout the growing season.
Winter Planting
Winter isn’t the time to ignore your landscape. In fact, both rooted and bare-rooted plants do well when newly planted in the winter. Getting your larger plantings (30-100 gal) in the ground so that they can start to establish themselves before spring rolls around and they are not as affected by the early heat is a good thing. It’s also a good rule of thumb to ensure you have at least 2 inches of mulch in your beds to help regulate soil temperatures and keep things as consistent as possible through the up-and-down roller coaster of a Texas winter. Winter is a good time to assess your landscaping, figure out where the blah areas are and consider your options. Cedar trellises, stone seating areas, pots and all type of rock accents are good ways to get creative within your bed spaces, giving them that final “finishing” touch. Sometimes the greatest focal points of your landscape are not plants at all but rather the hardscapes they are supporting.
Hope this helps with getting your property ready for the winter months, as always we appreciate all the support and hope you’re able get outside and enjoy some fresh air!
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NEW Pitch Counts Going Into Effect This Year
by Steve Gamel
T
he University Interscholastic League, upon a recommendation from its medical advisory committee, has adopted pitch count limits for all high school baseball players. The rule is effective immediately.
134 pitches in a playoff game before being pulled in the ninth inning. He reportedly threw 123 pitches in a single game one week earlier.
At the time, coaches were able to manage
pitch counts at their discretion.
According to a UIL press release, the rule demands that all high school pitchers will But the attention surrounding Mueller’s be limited to no more than 110 pitches per day. Junior High pitchers will be limited stats created a fire storm as more people began to no more than 85 pitches per day. Days of rest between participation will be questioning whether it was healthy for a high required based on the number of pitches thrown. school baseball pitcher to throw that many The official ruling is slightly different from a proposed plan that pitches in one game. would have called for different pitch counts for players aged 14-16 Evan Grant, a major league baseball writer (95 pitches) than players aged 17-19 (110 pitches per game). for the Dallas Morning News, said at the time The new plan creates one pitch count rule regardless of age. According to an article in the Dallas Morning News, the home that since the start of the 2014 season, there have been only four performances team of a game will designate a person (including postseason) in as the official pitch counter for that The new plan creates game. The pitch counter will not be which a MLB pitcher had one pitch count rule allowed in the dugout. thrown at least 130 pitches, regardless of age. While the conversation may topped by a 134-pitch have been there for years, the performance by Houston’s decision to begin looking into pitch counts a Mike Fiers in a no-hitter last year. According little deeper caught fire this past season to another report, the number of MLB pitchers when several high school pitchers ended who threw 134 or more pitches dating back to up throwing what was considered by 2007 was only six. many to be too many pitches in a The UIL added in its press release that there is single game. The most widely used example was former at least one more approval process involved in its Dallas Jesuit pitcher and new pitch count rule. But at this point, it appears Texas signee Kyle to be a done deal for the upcoming season Muller, who threw
and beyond.
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Table of
Stories and News Studio B Performing Arts Presents “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
04
New Pitch Counts Going Into Effect This Year
08
Is It Too Late to Save for College?
13
The Performance of Her New Life
15
The Police Chief Corner
18
Fighting Inflammation
19
Inside Education
22
Makeover of the Month
24
Inside Community
25
Denton Square Christmas Shopping Can’t Be Beat
30
Setting Your Compass for Right
03
Gardening
07
From Your Editor
10
Empowering Women
11
Sidelines
15
Nutrition
21
Legal
23
Dental
28
Real Estate
29
Jesse James
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Shady Shores Christmas
December 3rd at the Shady Shores Community Center from 1 - 8pm
Lighting Up the Season
December 3rd at lake Dallas City Hall from 5 - 9pm
Tree Lighting
December 5th at the Corinth City Hall from 6 - 8pm
Santa’s Backyard BBQ
December 10th from 11am - 2pm; Bartonville (Lori Lesnansky with Keller Williams at SoSimpleHome.com)
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A Message from the Community Editor
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e’ve all been waiting for this time of year. As we enter into the Thanksgiving season, we take this chance to become reflective in our lives. We enjoy the cooling down of temperatures, restocking the firewood for our winter warmth and planning family gatherings with our loved ones. Most importantly, we get to reconnect and examine our sense of gratitude that especially becomes prevalent during this season.
for our public servants. Local businesses rally
around those in need with annual events such as, “Coats for Kids Ride” and a “BBQ, Jeeps and Toy
Drive” to support the U.S. Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” drive.
Living in a close-knit community such as
Lake Cities is a blessing in itself. I have observed the resilient and charitable
spirit of the Lake Cities community
firsthand,
since I became involved last November. Being
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LATE $AVE Is It Too
to
for
M
COLLEGE?
y son’s 7th grade pre-algebra teacher, Mrs. Drake, is my new hero. For his homework, the kids had to research the cost of college, a four-year degree, room and board, materials (because books probably won’t be used in a few more years), etc. Then came the best part--how would they finance it?
The students had to figure the total amount with a loan and with credit cards (various percentage rates and numbers of payments) so they can see how much extra they are paying. This was a real eye opener for my son who is hoping to go to medical school. He first investigated Baylor University. He figured out that he would have to save $10,000 per year for the next six years to pay for his freshman year at Baylor. That’s just the first year. I told him that was a lot of lawns he was going to have to mow. I didn’t have the heart to tell him that that was THIS year’s tuition and that over the next six years it would continue to go up and up and up. So, is it too late to save for college now? Bill Collins, CFP (Certified Financial Planner) with Edward Jones in Flower Mound says it’s never too late. “In my experience there is no specific starting point,” said Collins who has over 13 years experience as a financial advisor. “I’ve had people come to me a year before college starts with nothing saved and another with a three day old baby ready to set up her future education account. There is no set formula.” 8 | LAKE CITIES LIVING | NOVEMBER 2016
by Susan Neuhalfen
Saving vs. Borrowing
However when you do the math, it is less expensive to try to save for education now than to borrow the full amount later. For example, saving $200 per month for 10 years with a 7% return will yield roughly $35,000. Whereas to borrow $35,000 at a 7% interest rate over a 10-year period will cost double --over $420 per month.
HERE’S THE BREAKDOWN:
SAVING
BORROWING
Years of Savings:
10 years
Net Loan Proceeds:
Amount Saved Per Month:
$200.00
Total Loan Fees:
Savings Interest Rate:
7.00%
Loan Interest Rate:
7.00%
Loan Fees:
4.00%
$34,818.89 $1,450.79
Total Loan Balance: $36,269.68 Monthly Loan Payment (10 yrs):
$421.12
Total Contributions:
$24,000.00
Total Interest Paid (7.00%):
$14,264.72
Total Interest Earnings:
$10,818.89
Total Interest + Fees:
$15,715.51
Total Projected Savings $34,818.89
Total Payments: $50,534.40
Don’t Borrow From Retirement Collins went on to say that to give a child the gift of an education is wonderful as long as the parents don’t sacrifice what they will need for retirement. It’s important to maintain a certain standard of living in retirement and it’s going to be a lot less if you’re taking from that account. “You need to fully understand that by taking money from your accounts today for college, it may cost you your retirement,” said Collins. “You can always borrow and pay back money for education. You can’t borrow to fund your retirement.” Weigh your options and don’t put your eggs in one basket. There are many options to saving for college and, as Collins points out, different options suit different situations. Having your money in different programs is the best way to save. Collins recommends researching plans along with a financial advisor in order to make the best choices. There are many plans available including the 529 plans specific to saving for higher education. Sometimes Municipal Bonds are a good option as well. It is also important to note that every plan has its pros and cons. The younger your child is when you start investing,
the more room for growth savings you have such as stocks. When your child is older, it’s more about preserving what you have since there isn’t a lot of time to grow your portfolio.
Ways to Save
A few savings “tricks” to think about include:
• As your family income increases, allocate more to education savings plans. • Redirect the money spent on daycare to the education savings plans once the children enter elementary school. • Consider asking family and friends to contribute to the child’s education fund for birthdays and holidays instead of giving them money for gifts or other presents • Use tax refunds or bonuses as contributions • Once your car is paid off, invest that monthly car payment in education
Don’t Count Out Financial Aid
Just because you’re saving, especially with a 529, doesn’t mean that you won’t qualify for financial aid. The good news is that saving in a 529 and some other plans, the funds are not considered part of the student’s assets so it won’t count against them when they apply.
Another aspect of financial aid comes in the
form of scholarships. While your student may or may not be able to qualify for an academic scholarship, there are many other possibilities
that should be investigated. There are literally thousands upon thousands of scholarships, many of which you didn’t know existed.
Nearly every college and university has
countless
applications
for
scholarships
right online and then there are many more independent scholarships given by businesses
and charities for which students may apply. There are scholarships for sports such as skeet shooting and fishing in some places. There are scholarships from businesses for creative ideas
or community service projects. There are even unique scholarships for tall people as well as twins and triplets. Look it up and see what you find. It’s just a matter of doing your homework.
The most important thing you can do
right now, according to Collins, is start working your plan.
“Don’t put it off. It doesn’t cost anything to
have a meeting with a financial planner and see what’s possible,” said Collins. “Having your eyes wide open is the best first step when making a
decision that works best for you and your family.” NOVEMBER 2016 | LAKE CITIES LIVING | 9
Empowering Women
Holiday CLEANING TIPS For a Guest-Ready Home
P
repping your home for holiday guests and parties can be hectic this time of year. Get a jump on the chaos with these pro-cleaning tips from Buckets & Bows Maid Service. Your home will be sparkling by Christmas and you’ll enjoy a stress-free season.
DON’T TRY TO CLEAN THE ENTIRE HOUSE IN ONE DAY
THE FAMILY THAT WORKS TOGETHER PLAYS TOGETHER
Give yourself a full week and tackle the job in room-sized bites. Divide your house up by easy and hard rooms and designate enough rooms per day to finish the whole house in 7 days. Plan a reward at the end of the 7th day like a spa treatment, pedicure, or massage and stay on schedule.
Get the whole family involved. Assign tidying tasks to make sure everyone is helping to pick up, put up, hang up, and de-clutter. You can’t “clean” before the picking up is done. Family members can get their areas neat and tidy and ready for the deep cleaning.
PLAN YOUR WORK AND WORK YOUR PLAN Walk through each room of the house and note the things you want to get cleaned by the end of the week. Make sure you have the right equipment and supplies so you don’t lose momentum running to the store. You’ll need to have a long ceiling fan brush, vacuum hose with attachments, 2-step ladder for high dusting, plenty of cleaning towels, cleaners, and polishes.
CLEAN LIKE A PRO - FOLLOW THE SPEED CLEANING RULES Speed Cleaning is how the professionals get the job done faster, safer, and better than mere mortals. There are 13 rules. A few of the most important rules are: 1) clean from top to bottom and left to right; 2) make one trip around the room, never back-tracking; 3) you have two hands, keep them both busy; 4) organize all of your tools and cleaners in one large caddy and carry everything you need from room to room.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS To get into the right frame of mind for cleaning, get dressed for the job. Wear light comfortable clothing, and tennis shoes. Add a utility apron to keep your small tools and towels close, and put your hair up with a clip. Crank up the music with fast-paced upbeat tunes. Next, strike a Super-Woman pose, take a deep breath and go! Time yourself in every room, never losing track of time. Refuse to get side-tracked with photos, memorabilia, or special projects. Stay focused the mission is cleaning.
Debbie Sardone is the owner of Buckets & Bows Maids Service and SpeedCleaning.com
Hard work and a job well done is its own reward, but a therapeutic massage, mani-pedi, or long soak in a bubble bath with some aroma-therapy candles is even better. Make sure you treat yourself when the job is done. If deep cleaning is not an option in your busy life, call a professional maid service to get the hard stuff done and then follow these five tips to make maintaining the house throughout the holidays a breeze.
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Sidelines
by Steve Gamel
Steve Gamel is a sports writer for the Denton Record-Chronicle. He contributes monthly to Lake Cities Living.
Let’s Not Be So
QUICK TO JUDGE On Concussion Protocols
I
wrote an investigative article recently for the Denton Record-Chronicle on a high school right here in Argyle that is using head impact sensor technology in football helmets to help curb the threat of concussions. This school deserves a ton of credit for doing that.
at larger school districts like Denton, Lewisville or
But let’s stop short of chiding those who have yet 13 high schools and one college football program to embrace the same technology. (UNT) the DRC covers, Liberty Christian is the For those who don’t know, Liberty Christian only school currently using sensors. School had sensors installed inside every varsity and The logical follow up questions would be, “Well junior varsity football helmet this why aren’t the rest of them using it?” or season in what team officials hope “Does Liberty Christian care more about ...the next step is the next step toward being at the its player safety than other schools do?” toward being at the forefront of concussion awareness, forefront of concussion I don’t think it has anything to do player safety and protecting the future with other programs not wanting to awareness, player of football. protect players. I have done enough safety and protecting These sensors, which fit underneath the future of football. concussion stories over the last few the existing helmet padding and years to know that Liberty Christian is measure the force of a hit, are meant to monitor in just like everyone else in the sense that they are all real time hits players take in games and practices. using a slew of tools to help promote player safety. They keep track of everything from how hard a player That includes everything from proper tackling, the got hit to the exact location on the players’ head the importance of hydration, having skilled trainers and hit occurred. Trainers then receive instant feedback doctors on hand, and educating players and coaches on the sideline using tracking software. on what concussion symptoms look like. The latest Simply put: If a player has too many questionable sensor technology is simply another tool. hits, he can be removed faster from a game. And then there is the cost. Depending on whose The sensors will not detect concussions. But it’s product you use, the cost for a sensor ranges between another tool to help limit them. $100-$150 per player. That’s far less expensive than If you didn’t read the full article online on Oct. you would initially think, but not every school district 6, I suggest you do (and not just because I wrote it). or university (large or small) is in the same position The key point I want to make here is that out of the financially. The total cost balloons when you look
And what about the middle schools? Do you include
even Frisco. What you do for one district school in
the concussion battle, you must do for the other. them, too? I say you have to.
There are thousands of high school and college
football programs across the country. According to
the sources from my article, there are a little more than 600 programs using some form of helmet sensor technology.
Do I think they all should be using sensors?
Absolutely! Are the ones that aren’t in the wrong? No. No one at Liberty Christian told me that the
sensors they are using in helmets are the be all, end all tool to promote player safety. In fact, team officials
stressed the importance of maintaining their existing concussion protocols and quality equipment as their
first line of defense. They are giving sensors a try, though, and if they have the means to do it, then by all means push forward. There
are
a
growing
number
of
helmet
manufacturers who believe sensors will be required in every helmet in the near future. To suggest those not begging for the technology now are willing
to put their players’ lives at risk in the meantime... well, that’s just ludicrous.
Until next time, I’ll see you on the sidelines.
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The
PERFORMANCE of
W
Her NEW LIFE
hen Victoria Synoground decided to join the Navy, she had no idea that her experience as a drum major at Lake Dallas High School would be needed.
As a 2016 graduating senior, Victoria was one of three drum majors for Lake Dallas High school. During her first week of training at the U.S. Naval Recruit Training Command, they asked everyone at boot camp if any had had previous band experience and she told them about her days as a band member and then as a drum major. “She’s been involved with the band since 6th grade,” said Lesa Synoground, her very proud mother. “They gave her a whistle and a baton and appointed her conductor of one of the bands.” She told her mother that the band practices were a little more strict but her training at Lake Dallas had definitely prepared her well. Her band’s first performance was October 14 but it was at graduation where her family would get to see her in action. “It wasn’t just a typical band rehearsal,” said Victoria. “We had to make sure we were
photo courtesy of The US Navy
following the right procedures so it was a little
by Susan Neuhalfen
“It has been an amazing ride,” she says of her time in the military. “I wouldn’t trade the more intense than I was used to.” There are actually four bands that performed at experience I’ve had here for anything.” She has already begun her medical training, the boot camp graduations and Victoria’s was the keeping the medical records area organized and last, playing songs like I Am America, Anchors Away and Sound Off. The band marched as well doing paperwork. She has been keeping the though Victoria stayed on the ground to conduct. medical and dental records for her entire division which consists of almost 90 people. This includes “They perform on the field in a information such who is on light standing position,” she explained. duty due to illness or injury, what “Yes, we march, but not like high ...she felt the medications they are taking and school and college bands. For the Navy was the when they can return to full active most part we’re in one place.” duty. She keeps track of everyone’s best route to She proudly wore her appointments and writes them on go to get her Sharpshooters pin and special a white board in the office. medical training. ribbons on her dress blues at She has already been promoted graduation. Her division beat to E2 and has been for what is five other divisions to win the referred to as “A” school, which is like a technical Captain’s Cup just prior to graduation and it was school for medical training at which will a big honor for them. continue her on-the-job training. Though her Victoria has long had a dream of becoming life has drastically changed, she has not forgotten a brain surgeon and she felt the Navy was the those who have gotten her to this point. best route to go to get her medical training. She “My family as well as everyone in the Lake decided to go into the Navy at the beginning of Dallas area have been so supportive,” Victoria her senior year at Lake Dallas High School and said via phone. “I really want to thank them all for getting me to this point.” she has loved every minute of it.
photos courtesy of LDISD
Pumpkin Palooza The City of Corinth is excited to present a brand new, family-oriented event held at the Community Park
October 22nd
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Dear
Annette, Fall classes are progressing and my kids have a demanding schedule. Is it true that food can affect how they perform in school?
Nutrition
So how do I feed my brain? The research is clear, processed sugar is a big culprit for depression and overall brain health. Based on the latest research here are some of the best foods for your brain health.
Dear Reader:
The new research proves that this is truer than we could have ever imagined. We focus on food for physical health but it may be even truer for mental and cognitive health. Our brains use 20-30 percent of all our calories. Calories from processed and fried foods hurt the brain, calories from whole foods feed it. The research shows brains can heal and change. Good diet, exercise and reduction of toxins is key. Researchers like Dr. Daniel Amen are leading the charge on how the foods we eat affect mood, depression, cognitive ability, memory, and overall brain function. As it turns out what is good for the heart and body is also good for the brain. Clean whole food, exercise (both mental and physical). The biggest news is we can shape and change our brains. This is very new and exciting research.
The thing that bothers me the most is when I hear parents say “my kids are picky eaters” and they have a diet of soft drinks, high sugar, and processed foods. Kids are adaptable and can be taught to eat healthy; it must be modeled and encouraged. Their little brains do not have a chance and they certainly will not be working on full potential without healthy foods. Once again the number one thing you can do for your brain for development and healthy aging is to get off processed and fried foods.
Chicken (lean protein)
Eggs
Nuts
Salmon (oily fish)
Sincerely yours, Annette Doody, Savory Bistro Owner & Wellness Coach
No Shave November! This month is No Shave November. During No-Shave November, the members of the Corinth Police Department forgo shaving to raise cancer awareness. Each year the Corinth Police Department participates and donates their proceeds nationally. This year we decided to honor someone locally and have chosen Coach Gladen from Lake Dallas Middle School. Coach Gladen is battling a form of cancer called sarcoma. Coach Gladen is a pillar in our community. He works with children of all ages from middle school athletes to Boy Scouts. He has three boys of his own and is married to an elementary school teacher. Help spread the word and donate if you are able!
To donate please visit our GoFundMe site at: gofundme.com/ no-shave-novembercorinth-pd
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WHY CHICAGO STYLE?
GIVING
Chicago is a melting pot of our country and that’s what we try to be as a deli. All different kinds of people and all different kinds of food. We do all we can to make everyone feel welcome and wanted, we take care of the people in our town.
THANKS by Susan Neuhalfen
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T
he Original Joey O’s Subs and More owner Joe O’Bara doesn’t take anything for granted. His family means more to him than anything and to prove it he left the corporate world five years ago and followed his dream to be in control of his future as well as the time he spends with his family and in his community.
Joe has always loved cooking and making food, so he established his deli in Corinth. Having grown up with a Chicago-raised father, he honored his dad, a former Dallas police officer and the retired Highland Village Police Chief, by making his new restaurant a Chicago-style deli. “Chicago to me represents the melting-pot mentality and that’s what we do here,” he said about Joey O’s. “It’s more than just the food, it’s how you treat people and the acceptance of different people with all different food tastes, and just the simplicity of it.” Joe jokingly calls it the “Cheers” of delis. Many of the same people come in week after week and order the same sandwich that they love, sit in the same spot and interact with the staff like family. Many other business owners in the area come and eat at Joey O’s as well. They’ve all grown to respect and help each other especially with the road construction in the area taking so much longer than anyone thought. He says he eats at different restaurants in the area and supports his fellow business owners any chance he gets. As a result of his hard work, Joey O’s is successful and he wants other businesses around him to be successful, too. “The Swisher road construction took a toll on everyone,” he said. “It’s important that we all stayed energized and looked to the future.” His positive energy about the Lake Cities community that he loves is contagious. If he felt disconnected from everything before he started Joey O’s, he certainly got his wish as he now caters countless golf tournaments, pregame meals for all types of sporting events and school functions.. Joe met his wife, Susannah while getting his MBA at UNT. If her name sounds familiar, it’s because she’s one of the Denton ISD Area Superintendents. They have two kids in
Denton ISD schools and are very involved in the Lake Cities community and, obviously, the schools. “This is just a great community,” Joe says of his home. “It’s not pretentious here. People are concerned about their families and the community – they have their priorities straight.” After only five years, Joey O’s is woven into the fabric of the Lake Cities with Joe consulting city council on roads and future projects. His is well respected in these parts and deeply integrated into the city. His opinion is sought after because he’s a now considered a staple here. “I don’t sit around, I have to be the busiest I can be,” Joe says about his day. “I’m driven to not only make this restaurant a success, but our growing area, too.” A big part of the success is owed to the incredible food that they serve. They start every day with fresh homemade bread specially made for the sandwiches and subs. This bread is unlike anything else you’ve ever tasted. While most chains and other shops have the frozen, precut meat, Joey O’s meat is sliced to order and according to Joe, you can’t get any fresher than that. “We really aren’t just a sub shop,” he said proudly. “We’re more of a deli because of the variety of things we offer.”
Customers can mix up the meats any way they want and have a variety of unique sauces and add-ons. They try to make everything as authentic as possible, but, Joe points out, sometimes it’s best to let Joe and his staff make the decision. “Let me make your sandwich,” he said. “Just give me an idea of what you like and I promise it’ll be great. We’re not a chain. We’re unique and our sandwiches are just better.” He’s also open to new ideas from customers. The last thing he wants is to be stagnant in what they offer. He insists that if you suggest it, chances are they’ll try it. They’ll try anything. Speaking of trying anything, if you go in, you MUST try the cookies. That is, if there are any left. “I can’t keep them in the store,” he laughs. “We make them ourselves and they just fly off the shelf.” When asked what’s next, Joe has a lot of dreams but his priorities remain the same. To continue his involvement in our community and growing his thriving business. With his terrific family, friends and customers, the sky is the limit!
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FIGHTING
INFLAMMATION the Forgotten Ingredient in Heart Disease
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espite all of the recent advances in medications and treatments, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in this country. In fact, more Americans will die this year of heart disease than ever before. The challenge is predicting who will suffer the deadly heart attack. What can you do to help lower your heart attack risks? Lets take a look at what causes atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries, which is the most common cause of heart attacks and stroke. There is a misconception that if the cholesterol level is normal, the risk of a heart attack is low. That is not always true. Cholesterol is only one of the ingredients used by the body to form a plaque on the artery. Really, the process starts with inflammation. Chronic inflammation that lasts for several months causes injury to the arteries. This injury leads to an inflammatory response, similar to what happens with a cut on the skin. As the healing that stick to the artery walls, this forms a cholesterol rich plaque. More commonly known as an atherosclerosis. Rupture of these plaques is what leads to heart attacks and stroke.
vegetables and fruit.
Remember,
an avocado a day keeps the doctor away. Eating more white meats and seafood instead of red meat and pork lowers body inflammation. Heart disease requires both cholesterol and inflammation. How does inflammation occur inside the body? There are several conditions that result in higher levels of inflammation, such as skin diseases, joint diseases and intestinal disorders. Diabetes and cigarette smoke also damage the wall of the arteries. For most Americans, food is a major culprit for inflammation. The western diet has lead to higher rates of several diseases such as strokes, cancer, dementia and, of course, heart disease. Particularly red meats, pork products, processed carbohydrates (sugar, flour and all the products made from them), and the excess consumption of omega-6 vegetable oils like soybean, corn and sunflower that are found in many processed foods. The Mediterranean diet is an excellent dietary guide to avoid harmful foods, and, in fact, the Mediterranean diet is one of the few diets that has actually been shown to lower your risk of a heart attack. The focus is on eating
Get rid of the butter and use olive and coconut oil. Eat more healthy fats such as nuts and olive oils. Consuming foods that are high in Omega-3 such as fish or fish oil, chia seed and flax seed help balance against the damaging effects from Omega-6.
Several other foods have natural
anti-inflammatory properties such as ginger and turmeric. Lastly, do not forget about exercise.
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minutes 5 days per week at an intensity that causes you to breath heavy and break a light sweat. 1 in 5 people will die from a heart attack. Healthy living through diet and exercise will lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. Today is a great day to start!
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Texas Tech Masked Rider Visits Corinth Elementary
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Texas Tech Masked Rider, Charlie Snider, returned to his roots and visited his alma mater, Corinth Elementary School. He introduced Texas Tech mascot Fearless Champion to the students holding two separate assemblies atop the famous quarter horse. “I’m so excited to be back at the elementary school I attended so long ago,” Snider said. “It is an honor to represent Texas Tech University at home in Corinth. I love being an ambassador for the college as the Masked Rider.” Snider told the story of the 62-year history of the Texas Tech mascot and how he became the 55th student to wear the black mask and scarlet cape. Thousands of Tech fans see Snider and Fearless Champion each Saturday at the Texas Tech Red Raider football games as they lead the team onto the field and run after each touchdown. They have also traveled the state doing public appearances. He has presented almost 200 programs with Fearless Champion since taking the reins on April 15, 2016. Snider is a junior at Texas Tech majoring in animal sciences with a focus on equine science.
He began riding horses in his early teens and loves spending time riding and caring for Fearless Champion
LDE Kicks Off Marathon Kids Program
The Lake Dallas Elementary school kickoff event for Marathon Kids turned into a district and community-wide celebration as parents, teachers, and administrators joined over 700 LDE students running their first mile. LDHS and LDMS cheerleaders and cross country teams cheered and ran with the runners, giving high-fives and serving fruit to each finisher. Coach Jamie Roach, LDE PE teacher, received word in September that she had been awarded funding to bring Marathon Kids to LDE, and led the planning for the kickoff event. “The Lake Dallas community all came together to help make LDE’s Marathon Kid’s Kickoff event a huge success, and it was such a fun day for all involved,” Coach Roach said. The Marathon Kids program features a challenge for students to run 104.8 miles. Each participant has a goal of completing four marathons over the course of the school year. The kids will set goals and track their progress. Nike, the program sponsor, gives some motivation as well – each participant can earn Nike rewards at marathon milestones.
Skylar The Dog Is Newest Staff Member At Lake Dallas Elementary The newest addition to the Lake Dallas Elementary family is furry. Her name is Skylar. Skylar is a certified Pet Partner Dog who will be on campus on Fridays. The counseling department calls this Furry Friend Friday when Skylar stays in the counseling area to visit with students. Students will be allowed to come and read with Skylar, to show her a picture the student has drawn or to read a story the student has written. Mrs. McClendon, the school counselor is heading up this program.
Lake Dallas Middle School Band Students Receive Honors On Wednesday, October 26 and Saturday, October 29, several Lake Dallas Middle School Band students auditioned for the Region 2 All-Region Band. Pictured are the students who earned a position in the band (all in the 8th grade). From left to right: Orion Adcock (percussion), Jase Ballard (percussion), Nick Niezgoda (euphonium), Erick Martinez (bassoon), and Denice Devkumar (flute).
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Gala Thursday, November 10th
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by Rocky Haire
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personal injury lawyer—me. She came in and I
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ne day a lady called my office. She had
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DENTAL Implants
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ental implants are a great solution for patients missing one, multiple, or all their natural teeth. They are an important consideration with regards to functional replacement of teeth. Sure, traditional dentures may look aesthetically pleasing however, teeth are more complex than just how they appear. Bite force can greatly diminish when a patient transitions from natural teeth to conventional dentures. Some studies show that after 15+ years of wearing dentures, the bite force in the first molar region can diminish to less than 3% of that seen in the patient’s former dentition. Implant supported dentures, on the other hand, can improve bite force to 85% within 2 months of connecting the new teeth to the implants. I still provide traditional denture services to my patients however, I speak plainly about what they can expect.
When considering a single implant to replace of the tooth and providing chewing function and natural aesthetics. The process does a tooth, there are 3 major parts: the require some patience, allowing the implant BODY, ABUTMENT, Implant body time to heal and grow bone and CROWN. The implant body supported dentures around the implant. is the part which is surgically can improve bite force Let’s walk through the single placed in the jaw bone. It has to 85% within 2 tooth implant process in its most thread patterns similar to those months of connecting typical form. The failed tooth seen in a screw. The abutment the new teeth to is extracted and bone grafting is the intermediary part which material to preserve the socket is connects the implant body to the the implants. typically placed in anticipation of an crown and emerges from the gums. And of course the crown is the part which implant. (On occasion, a tooth may be extracted rests on the abutment, restoring the visible part and the implant placed immediately.) The site
Dental is allowed to heal roughly 3-4 months. Once healed, the implant body will be placed. The patient’s bone heals around the implant and locks it into place. Once again, this takes time; approximately 2-3 months. Once the healing is complete, impressions will be taken to fabricate the abutment and the crown. As a general rule, anesthetics are only needed for the surgical steps. Taking impressions and making the abutment and crown elicit little to no discomfort. I often tell my patients it’s similar to taking an earring in and out after the piercing has healed. After the different parts are connected, the patient can immediately begin eating on the implant tooth. Care is the same as for all natural teeth; twice daily brushing and once daily flossing. Although most implants are successful and can last a lifetime, there can be some pitfalls. It’s best to discuss the pros and cons of treatment with your dental professional prior to care.
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Coats For Kids Ride November 20 Bring one new coat for a kid and come enjoy a great motorcycle ride on Sunday, November 20 at 2pm. This year’s goal is 2500 bikes and 3000 coats! Cycles will be departing Denton Cycle Center in Denton at 2:30pm with the ride ending at American Eagle Harley Davidson in Corinth. For more information, go to www.coatsforkidsride.com.
Corinth Named 8th Top Neighborhood In Dallas-Fort Worth The Dallas Morning News recently compared all neighborhoods in Collin, Dallas, Rockwall and east Tarrant counties and found Corinth ranked eighth amongst the cities in the area calling it a “hidden jewel”. Some of the factors measured included safety from crime, affordability, good schools, commute and rising home values. The rest of the cities that round out the list are as follows:
1. West Plano 2. Allen 3. East Plano 4. Frisco East
5. Eldorado Heights 6. Breckinridge Park 7. Westfalls Village 8. Corinth 9. North Richland Hills 10. North Central Plano
Give Back To Lake Cities Families This Holiday The great people at Edward Jones in Corinth are providing the people of the Lake Cities area with an opportunity to give back this holiday season. Edward Jones office in Corinth will be having an Open House on Friday, December 2 from 2-7pm. Bring unwrapped gifts for Toys for Tots or canned/boxed food to donate to the Lake
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Cities Lions Club. This is a great way to help in need Lake Cities families over the holidays. The office is located at 3504 Corinth Parkway #130.
Lake Dallas Jazzercise Gets In The Spirit Of Christmas Recently the clients at Jazzercise of Lake Dallas held a fundraiser for Lake Cities Spirit of Christmas, a foundation that provides Thanksgiving meals as well as Christmas meals and presents to those in need in the Lake Cities area. Michelle McLaren created custom sweat cloths embroidered with Jazzercise and encouraged clients who wanted one to consider making a donation to Spirit of Christmas. They raised $105 and Jazzercise owner Rebbeca Burr matched with an additional $100. Jazzercise at 312 South Shady Shores in Lake Dallas will also be gathering gently used coats and new toys to continue to support the charity throughout the holiday season. If you are considering donating, call first to make sure someone will be there.
“Jingle Bells And Jeeps” December 3 At Treadway’s BBQ If you’re a “Jeeper” or even if you aren’t, come join the North Texas Jeep Club at they co-host “Jingle Bells and Jeeps” at Treadway’s BBQ in Lake Dallas on Saturday, December 3 from 3-6pm. Bring an unwrapped toy for any age child to donate to Toys for Tots. Marines will be on hand to collect the toys. They’ll have pictures with Santa so make sure you bring the kiddos, too.
Denton Square
Christmas Shopping Can’t Be Beat by Susan Neuhalfen
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hristmas is right around the corner and the shopping season has just begun. This year when the Christmas list writing begins, think about two things: buying local and buying unique.
The Denton Town Square is the perfect place to Christmas shop. These are all unique, locally owned merchants. The money spent goes back into the community and the gifts are unlike the big box store boring stuff. These presents are treasured because they are uncommon, purchased with the individual in mind. Best of all, you won’t be hounded by kiosk vendors, herded through narrow passageways at the mercy of the slowest people in the noisy, closed-in atmosphere of the mall. You’ll have fresh air, beautiful holiday decorations and a friendly, happy place to get your holidays off and running. There are so many events held in the historic town square that you’ll want to plan several trips to go there. On Friday, December 2, the 28th Annual Denton Holiday Lighting Festival is where you’ll see the square light up. Also going on that weekend is the Wassail Weekend. Wassail is a fancy word for cider and many of the merchants mix up their own batch for free tastings. You can try something different with morning yoga on the square from 9am-10am or go over to the Chestnut Tree for the jazz brunch at 10am every Saturday. It’s the perfect place for the annual Christmas girlfriends’ shopping trip. There are great restaurants and wonderful boutique style stores as well as unique gift shops. You’ll find such an amazing variety of great things that fit in your budget. Start with the Palm Tree Boutique. They have affordable, beautiful clothing that’s perfect for women of all ages. From t-shirts to dresses, there
is something gorgeous here for everyone and it’s Right next door is Atomic Candy with retro candy not expensive. Over the knee socks and colorful like Fruit Striped Gum and lots of fun novelties scarves and hand mits make great stocking stuffers. for co-workers and friends. Another new addition Kate Spade luggage tags, tumblers and they even to the square is Shop the Barn is where you’ll find have vegan handbags. The jewelry ranges from fun antiques and collectibles. to spectacular. Goodworks bracelets are the perfect La Di Da boutique is another great locally owned gift for teens filled with inspirational messages fashion experience run by two fabulous ladies who and scripture. love everything cool and stylish. The atmosphere Honestly, there are so many great things in the is charming and quirky with dresses, shoes, store, a gift certificate may be the way to go. First, handbags and lots of great accessories. Simply put, however, go and get something for yourself. A little it’s chick heaven. pre-Christmas shopping for you should definitely If you need a bite to eat, there’s such a variety of be on the list. restaurants ranging from the raucous LSA Burger Garden Gate on north Elm St. is full of unique, to the divine Barley & Board and the wonderful high quality gifts that are Hoochie’s Seafood. There’s also perfect for the home. When some delicious restaurants on you walk in it’s like you stepped Industrial Street and further into the pages of Southern off the square. From pizza Stop dreading the mall, Living Magazine. Boot socks (Mellow Mushroom mmmmm) skip the chain stores and and scarves from Simply Noelle to the British pub-style restaurants and make a are very popular. Two way Abbey Inn, there’s something sweaters from Texas mother new resolution to buy for everyone. and daughter team August local and buy unique. After a wonderful day of Blue are perfect for taking to shopping, treat yourself to Beth an outside event or just to wear Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice to the work. Tyler candles, Cream & Soda Fountain. The washing soaps and warming line goes quickly, so don’t let that hold you back. waxes (flameless candles) make wonderful gifts and It’s so good. these are all made in Tyler, Texas. The Denton Square is beautiful at Christmas J.T. Clothiers has been a Denton tradition and or any time of year. In a way it feels like you a family owned business since 1970. It has great stepped back in time. It’s simple, it’s beautiful and men’s and women’s clothes as well as exclusive gifts it’s family-oriented. Not crowded and overbearing like JT Cologne and private label clothing. The like the mall, the open air feels great and everyone clothes range from elegant and classic suits and shirts to casual wear and there are lots of great gifts is friendly. This year do something different. Stop dreading like candles and grooming products for men and women. There’s even a kids’ section of classic books the mall, skip the chain stores and restaurants and make a new resolution to buy local and buy unique. and toys. More Fun Comics and Games has some Head to the Denton Square and really celebrate very unusual and fun comics, pop figures, retro the holidays. Don’t forget to buy something for memorabilia and collectibles as well as board games. yourself first. NOVEMBER 2016 | LAKE CITIES LIVING | 25
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id you know that healthy living isn’t only for the young? It’s important at every age, and especially so, as we age.
There’s some new research coming out that ties high blood sugar levels and type 2 diabetes with memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, one study even suggests that insulin imbalance within the body increases the risk of Alzheimer’s. That’s scary considering that close to 12 million Americans over the age of 60 live with diabetes. Even the Mayo Clinic considers diabetes a risk factor for vascular dementia as it can damage blood vessels in the brain and lead to a reduction in gray matter density and eventually atrophy of the hippocampus. High blood sugar is a serious issue. As we age, things like high blood sugar can creep up on us. Even seemingly perfectly healthy people may be living with an elevated blood sugar level without even knowing it. One of our clients became a client for this exact reason. She was in her late 40s when she found out that she was pre-diabetic. Luckily, she caught it early and was given the option to change her diet and lifestyle. And what did her doctor recommend? Exercise! He told her to exercise at least two to three times a week. So she hit the gym, cut out the sweets and watched her blood sugar level drop to a healthier range. Exercise and fitness are important, no matter the age. Exercising with weights as little as two to three days per week, along with a light to moderate cardiovascular regimen and proper sleep and nutrition, not only keeps a healthy body, but lowers blood sugar levels as well. When you exercise, your heart beats faster, you breathe harder and your muscles use more glucose (the sugar in your blood stream). Over time, exercising can lower your blood sugar levels and actually help your body’s own insulin work better. So whether you’re 48 or 65, start exercising and take control of your high blood sugar. At Jesse James Fit, we work with clients of all ages and fitness levels. We know that big life changes start with small steps, and we work with clients along the way to be a positive influence as they transform their lives and lifestyles. Everyone’s fitness journey is different, and we want to help our clients – no matter the fitness level – meet their goals.
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SETTING YOUR COMPASS FOR by Susan Neuhalfen
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o you want better or do you just complain about not having it? What is standing in the way of a better life for you?
In the spirit of Pay it Forward and The Gift, comes a new movement: Inspired Right. Inspired Right is a book, but more importantly, it’s a new way of life. Inspired Right is the brainchild of four north Texans who were tired of being asked to do things that were clearly wrong in their jobs and in some cases, their lives. “People feel the pressure to do wrong,” said Steve Hall who spent his career in marketing. “They’re afraid to make a change even thought they know what’s right.” It is important to state that this is not a political movement nor is it a religious one. There’s no finger wagging or preaching. It’s very simple: defining “right” for you and doing it. When these men first started meeting they discussed how to change the culture of the country and of the world but realized that the first thing they needed to do was change themselves and lead by example. “The goal for us was to become better,” said Mark Stratton, retired Marine who spent 30 years in IT product development. “It’s defined differently for each person.” For example, if better means arriving at a point of health or financial competency individually,
then that destination is better for everyone. Others won’t be forced to support someone that they shouldn’t have to. If better means staying away from momentary stimulation such as drugs or regrettable decisions that result in unwanted parenting or premature parenting because it’s better for the individual, then that destination is also better for everyone. If better means becoming an engineer instead of a baker, what can be invented or improved can also be better for everyone. They discovered what was standing in the way of better were the sources of guidance they chose. The guidance in many cases was founded on wrong instead of right. Right, as defined in the book, is straightforward and accurate because it only points in one direction: the direction that’s best for each of us individually, first and foremost. If we know that our destination is right for us, this compass will clearly keep us on the course. Roy Latkowski who works with the homeless, talked about the difference between walking the compass on a straight line toward right versus veering off course. “You move one degree off course here and another degree off course here and before you know it, you’re 50 miles off the course you started,” said
IT’S VERY
SIMPLE: DEFINING
“RIGHT” FOR YOU AND DOING IT.
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Roy. “If you follow your destination to “right” you’ll get there much more easily.” The book points out the differences if you use wrong as a tool to get your end result. For example, if you use steroids or chemicals to alter your body or lose weight, you have the appearance of better health. You look better to others and your ego takes a short-term boost, but these tactics make things worse in the end instead of better. Wrong has nothing rewarding, fulfilling or sustainable in it, it only satisfies our impatience. When you choose right, you simply make better decisions for the long haul. Inspired Right was not created to be a two-hour seminar, it’s about changing the direction of your life to right and away from wrong. So many people “zombie” their way through life and have given up on understanding or pursuing a fulfilled life. They are being pressured to do wrong to the point of giving up hope for what they would define as “better”. “This book and movement is not another coat of paint in self-help,” said Hall. “When you get on the right track, good things happen.” The book also defines others in our lives. For example a person whose faulty decisions lands them into habitual trouble is a Wrongaholic™. Readers are asked not to look to others for right; resist their agenda as well as they should resist yours. Ultimately, right and better bring us all to the same place: common ground. But how you get there is based only on what’s better for you. Retired USAF navigator and leader Brian Searcy says the book is the foundation for this movement, but it’s just a starting point. “We aren’t the only people who sought better and found it,” said Brian. “We want to get out in the community, in schools and businesses and help people to find better in their lives and in their careers by using right as a tool, not a weapon.”
For books, merchandise or to inquire about speaking engagements and corporate programs go to inspiredright.com.