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n the beginning of April, Harpool hosted its first Technology Explosion (Technology Science Fair). The students worked for 4 weeks to create projects that would be scored. Here are a few photos from the scoring and awards ceremony. The winning projects are as follows:

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COMMUNICATION Communication is the key to all healthy relationships, and is essential to all great marriages. If you are not communicating effectively before you get married, you must learn to do so before you walk

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down the aisle and say your “I do’s” After all, you can only explore each other’s belief systems and make decisions about what your marriage will look like if you can communicate with each other. Our belief system is our central processor, it is burned into our unconscious mind and we make choices based off this programming. However, we were programmed at a very young age and we do not always consciously know what our programming is but it is always reflected in our decision making. If you do not discuss your thoughts on issues that will arise during your marriage with your future spouse, it is impossible to be aware of each other’s programming. If you as a future spouse are not aware of the beliefs of your partner, or you do not know why you believe in something, then you are not fully certain where you are going and why. It is wise to use an experienced third party before marriage to help you with communication. Karma and I used a priest through the church as a facilitator. At the time I was not steeped in faith, but over time I was so thankful that as the trials of our marriage unfolded, we had a base to work from.

statement. You must be prepared to commit yourself mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually to your spouse. Each spouse needs to look at the vows you will be taking, compare those vows to the fruits of the holy spirit (love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control) and marry that to “till death do us part.” Many times in a relationship, you will get into defense mode and look to your own survival as opposed to the survival of the relationship. You need to put your desires behind the desires of the relationship. It may feel like you are always giving in, but the bigger picture shows you are receiving so much more than you are giving. Trust me. The three hardest words to say can change any situation in the matter of seconds – I am sorry. Please don’t be afraid to apologize to your spouse. Having these conversations won’t fix absolutely everything, all at once, but you still need to talk. Marriage is a beautiful thing, but remember that it requires planning, communication, and sacrifice.

WORK/CAREERS What will be the expectations with work? Will you both have a job, or will one of you be the primary bread winner? Are you both OK with that decision? What is your current financial situation, do you have a lot of debt? Maybe there aren’t expectations here, but you at least need to discuss it because if one spouse’s financial situation changes, how will you handle that situation together? If you have children or plan to start a family, will your spouse stay home with the baby? How will this affect your family, career and income?

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COMMITMENT It is incredibly easy to say, “Oh baby, I love you and I am committed to you.” But living the actions that demonstrate commitment is so much more than a

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by Susan Neuhalfen

veterans per day commit suicide. That is a very real statistic to those suffering from PTSD as well as our wounded warriors. Currently, more veterans are lost to suicide here in the United States than to combat overseas.

In 2004, Marine Michael Jernigan was struck by a roadside bomb while serving in Iraq. He had 45% of his cranium crushed and lost both of his eyes in addition to other injuries. Over 30 major surgeries and sixteen months later, he went home to Florida which he equated to “hitting a brick

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wall.” He knew he needed help and he knew program. The classes are taught by many SMU others did, too. professors from the Cox School of Business Jernigan was asked to be in HBO’s Alive Day and the Caruth Center of Entrepreneurship. Memories: Home from Iraq, a documentary Political leaders, including retired U.S. Army produced by James Gandolfini where he met Lieutenant Colonel Allen West, serve as mentors 3rd generation Marine Jacob Schick, who for the program. They must also serve with was severely wounded in Iraq in 2004. Schick non-profit organizations. introduced him to Andy Nguyen and Judd Don Nguyen, Deputy Director and brother Rogers, the founders of Honor Courage of Andy, relayed a story of a Marine who came Commitment, Inc. a non-profit organization through the program to start his own focused on veteran empowerment. personal training business. At the same “What I’ve seen is that a lot of time he was in the difficult process of these guys lose their purpose,” said dealing with disability claims for his Mark Roy, the Commandant of the VETERANS PTSD. By the time he’d graduated the Marine Corp. League in Denton PER DAY program, he went in a different direction County as well as a board member COMMIT and took a job with a medical sales of Honor Courage Commitment SUICIDE company. Two years later he came back and #22Kill. “Our job is to help and donated his first disability check them adjust to civilian life and find to #22Kill. He was at a point where he was a new purpose.” Roy, a retired Lt. Colonel in the Marines, financially sound and didn’t need it. “This story exemplifies the post traumatic has been instrumental in sending veterans into growth that we believe every veteran has the the Honor Courage Commitment fellowship potential for,” said Nguyen. “It would have been program which is three part: 1) taking formal education classes with college credit; 2) being easy to sit at home and collect disability checks mentored and learning to be mentors themselves; from the government but he chose to invest and 3) serving community service within the in himself.” The HCC Fellowship is a business and DFW area. The HCC Fellowship is a 12 week, full-time entrepreneurship program that requires a

veteran’s full commitment. It also requires the funds to help these veterans stay afloat while in the program. It is through Honor Courage Commitment, that the #22Kill initiative was born. #22Kill was created to help raise awareness about veteran suicide and the struggles that veterans face after transitioning from the military to civilian life. Probably the most well-recognized symbol of #22Kill is the Honor Ring. #22Kill Honor Rings are black bands worn on the right index finger, the trigger finger, by veteran advocates or “Battle Buddies”. The black rings symbolize the commitment to all veterans, past and present, and are made of Tungsten or Titanium. The rings may be worn by anyone, it is not just meant for veterans. It is black to “black out” the trigger finger as many suicides happen with guns. As an ambassador of #22Kill, Mark Roy was given a box of rings to distribute for donations to the group. He said it didn’t take him any time to bring back an empty box and ask for another. “I was named the first ambassador for #22Kill,” said Roy, proudly. “I’ll bet I’ve ringed a thousand people.” #22Kill was at the grand opening of Rock and Brews in the Colony earlier in May to “ring”

Kiss members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. Comedian D.L. Hughley, Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Donald Trump are among other celebrities sporting their Honor Rings both on and off camera. All proceeds from the rings and other #22Kill merchandise go to various veteran suicide prevention organizations as well as Honor Courage Commitment. All merchandise is available online at www.22kill.com. Other things that have raised awareness include the #22Kill Push-Up Challenge where people challenge others to do 22 push-ups via video and then donate to a veteran’s charity. On

June 11 #22Kill will host a 22k Hike in Grand Prairie, TX to benefit #22Kill. All participants

must be at least 16 years old and carry an American flag on the hike.

The goal, according to Schick, is to raise

enough money to put 22 people through the

HCC program every 12 weeks and to also

continue to raise money for other veterans

organizations to help these veterans realize their potential. Nguyen agrees.

“Even though theVA labels them as disabled,

they can’t let that define them,” said Nguyen.

Photos courtesy of #22Kill, featured below is Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons of KISS receiving their Honor Rings.

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“Even as a sophomore being moved up from

JV to varsity, Luke showed leadership skills and

did a great job on the field,” Walsh said. “When

the opportunity presented itself to take this position – and it is his position – he took full control from the very start.”

Walsh added, “People forget, we recognize

our future quarterbacks at camps in the fifth

and sixth grade. The perception is the QB-run

game will change here. But it won’t one bit. Luke Stillwell can run, it just so happens he can throw the ball a lot better, too.”

by Steve Gamel

ith spring football drills drawing to a

is the son of former Guyer girls basketball coach

is feeling more confident by the day

the same position at DeSoto.

close, Guyer head coach John Walsh

in his new starting quarterback, sophomore

Luke Stillwell.

If you didn’t already know, Guyer went through

a change at the most important position on the field last month when former starter and TCU

commit Shawn Robinson transferred to DeSoto. Robinson, who passed for 4,273 yards, rushed

for 3,094, and racked up 79 total touchdowns,

Andrea Robinson. Andrea Robinson now holds The move was reported by the Denton Record-

Chronicle’s Adam Boedeker on April 11.

The immediate thought for most football fans

and media guys is that Guyer, which rolled to

the Class 6A Region II final with the dynamic

Robinson under center, is in trouble. Big trouble. But Walsh said no one should be so quick

to judge.

Stillwell didn’t see a ton of playing time

on varsity with Robinson at the helm, but he finished the year with 194 passing yards and

one touchdown. He also rushed for 107 yards on 18 carries.

He started Guyer’s 12-10 District 5-6A win

over Trophy Club Byron Nelson when Robinson

was sick, and also came in at quarterback in two of the team’s four playoff games.

Walsh said Stillwell not only parlayed that

experience into a strong spring under center, but

he has matured into every bit the quarterback Guyer needs to contend in the new District 6-6A next season.

That district includes Plano East, Plano West,

Plano, McKinney Boyd, McKinney, Wylie and Allen.

“Shawn did good while he was here, but

whether they move or graduate, it’s all the same

to us,” Walsh said. “It’s always go with the next guy up. Luke is taking over a year earlier than

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expected, but he’s going to be good. He’s going to be really good.”

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Local Dining

O by Bruce Wills

972.874.1010 • www.dineatthetable.com 3701 Justin Rd., Ste. 150 • Flower Mound, TX 75028

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ur new “Lighter Side” menu was inspired by the Spring and coming Summer months where you would want something really fresh, while not too rich, yet still full of flavor. Our new menu has a good variety of hand crafted salads as well as homemade pastas along with some house favorites. Spring is very short in Texas so we wanted to have ingredients in the peak of their season. One of my favorite additions is our Steak & Asparagus Salad. We start with a grilled petite Black Angus flat iron steak that we toss with fresh charred asparagus, thin slices of lemon for a touch of acidity, julienne red onion and crispy frisse for crunch, finished with a light grain mustard vinaigrette drizzled on top to bring it all together. If salad isn’t your thing we also have some really nice house made pasta options as well. One of which is our house spaghettini, made simply from semolina flour and water, which is boiled then tossed with oven dried tomatoes, fresh basil, a touch of garlic and olive oil with a pinch of freshly grated parmesan. It’s the perfect dish if you want to sit on the patio and enjoy a glass of wine.

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by Susan Neuhalfen

n the split second it takes to look down at one text message while driving, everything could change. The National Safety Council reports that cell phone use while driving leads to 1.6 million crashes each year. 1 out of every four car accidents in the United States is caused by texting and driving.

Four people lost their lives in Argyle a few weeks ago and police suspect distracted driving. Four people; each with parents, each with siblings, each with friends; and two communities of families and friends, devastated. This isn’t a time to place blame. We’ve all done it. That doesn’t mean it won’t happen. It does, however, mean that as a community we need to come together to do what we can to stop it. Argyle had already passed a hands-free law making it illegal for drivers to use a hand-held cellphone or electronic device while driving and many surrounding towns are following suit. Local government is doing its part. Now it’s time to do ours. Most new cars come with the technology to sync to our phones. We are able to talk, text and

listen hands-free without ever taking our eyes off the road. This same technology allows us to check messages in our cars. With a simple verbal command our messages are read and we are able to respond verbally as well. One simple fact remains: WE ARE STILL DISTRACTED. Maybe you haven’t taken your eyes off the road, but your mind is somewhere else. McKanie McNamara is a senior at Arlington High School and knew two of the victims from Champion Cheer, a facility owned by her aunt, Jennifer Graham. After learning of the accident, McKanie worked on a way to channel her emotions toward a more positive goal. She started #textfreefortita as an opportunity to remind folks that distracted driving kills. “I changed the screensaver on my phone so that whenever I look at it, I think twice about using the phone,” she said. “I also use the hashtag #textfreefortita to remind others.”

NEVER read or manually text in the car. According to the CDC, 8 people per day are killed and over 1500 injured by texting and driving. “Driving While Intexticated” is now considered more dangerous than driving drunk. Use a hands free device that will read messages to you and verbally reply. Otherwise, don’t answer until you are safely parked.

Lead by example. Got a text while driving? Show the others in the car that you will not be distracted. If the alert bothers them, explain that you don’t text while driving and you

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Here are some steps we can take as a community to help put a stop to distracted driving: 1. Make it hard and fast rule not to use the phone unless it’s important. Many people take the time in the car specifically to make calls. If you do have to make calls, make sure the phone is preprogrammed with the numbers you need and that you may reach those numbers with a verbal command.

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don’t believe anyone should. That sets the standard for whomever is riding in your car, including your kids who may be driving already or will be driving one day. It also puts your friends on notice to not do the same when you are riding with them.

4. Put your phone on Do Not Disturb. That way you may focus until you get to your destination. 5.

Let technology be your conscience. There are apps that can keep you from texting while driving and some specifically designed for parents to control their teen’s phone. Cellcontrol, Drive Safe Mode, Live2Txt, TXTShield, Text Limit & AT&T’s Drive are just a few of the apps available to keep your honest. Find one that is right for you.

You can’t control the other driver, but you can

control yourself and your phone. Plan ahead and

do whatever you need to do to drive distractionfree. There is no text, no email, no Facebook post or Tweet worth a life. Start today changing your driving habits and others will follow.

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Dr. Rebecca Butler is Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is proud to be a resident of Lantana and the owner of Lantana Pediatrics. For more information on Dr. Butler or to schedule an appointment, call 940.455.7200.

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nita Hardin, LMT, lead massage therapist at Medical Massage Rx, has been using specific therapeutic manual therapies and orthopedic stretching to treat frozen shoulder syndrome with her patient, Melinda D. This is just one of many medical conditions treated at Medical Massage Rx, a new clinic in Flower Mound, located on Long Prairie Road (FM 2499), south of FM 1171. Medical Massage Rx is an insurance covered massage clinic offering world class therapeutic services with an onsite doctor, so no outside referral is necessary. Many patients receive their treatment for as low as their standard co-payment. What is frozen shoulder, you may ask? This condition, medically known as “adhesive capsulitis,” causes stiffness, pain and restricted range of movement in the shoulder due to inflammation and tightening of the joint capsule. Often triggered by a minor injury or improper movement, the onset of frozen shoulder is usually gradual, but not always. This syndrome is very common these days in women and men that golf or participate in other sports. According to Melinda D., she was boating with her husband and sustained an injury by falling hard on her shoulder. Soon after, she felt pain and wasn’t able to raise her left arm even high enough to reach her kitchen cabinets. She knew immediately that something was wrong because her range of motion was very limited and on a scale of 10, she rated her pain level at a 9-10.

According

Melinda,

this

condition

interrupted her life for about six months. She

was about to launch into some sailing lessons and

Pictured: Anita Hardin, LMT, MMP

was disappointed when all of that had to be put

on hold. Any time she moved her left shoulder, there was constant pain. Luckily for Melinda, her massage therapist, Anita, knew exactly how to help her.

“Anita is an excellent massage therapist and

has such a heart for her patients,” Melinda gushed. “She was very intent on getting me better.”

receives at MMRx, Melinda consulted with

ASK THE THERAPIST ANITA HARDIN, LMT, MMP

exercise regimen. She was given some additional

What techniques have you used to help resolve this patient’s condition?

In addition to the massage therapy that she

Anita about her current home stretching and exercises to try as well. Because frozen shoulder

has a long recovery period, Melinda claims that

it helps to continually work it out. Exercising, along with the tailored treatment that she is

receiving at MMRx, is making all the difference in resolving her frozen shoulder.

The benefits of manual therapy in treating

frozen shoulder are increased blood circulation to the injured area, and reduction in the

formation of scar tissue. Done regularly, massage will reduce muscle stiffness as well. Immediate

treatment leads to a faster recovery, but in most

cases it takes from 12-18 months to completely

restore the shoulder range of motion. At MMRx, we are pleased that Melinda trusted us to help her get better and we are confident there will be

Through medical massage techniques such as active release therapy, compression/traction, myofascial release, trigger point therapy and deep tissue massage, I have helped reduce Melinda’s subjective pain. These modalities objectively increased her shoulder range of motion and decreased her spasms and taut and tender fibers of the rotator cuff and other shoulder musculature. How has this helped Melinda get back to health? Melinda is now able to rotate her shoulder again! What a difference it must be to put on a shirt in the morning, or to get a gallon of milk from the fridge. And Melinda’s pain level is “down to a 1 to 2” on a scale of 10. She is very pleased to have more range of motion back in that left shoulder and significantly decreased pain.

many days of smooth sailing ahead!

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Sidelines

by Steve Gamel Just recently, I did two pieces in the Denton

Record-Chronicle on a couple of Denton-area

runners who ran in the Boston Marathon. Those

efore you know it, May will quickly turn to June and the school year will take a back

seat to the wonders of summer. It will be time

for all of us to hopefully take a deep breath and, despite our ever-constant busy schedules, carve out opportunities to spend more time with our loved ones.

Maybe for you that means hitting the pool every

day, sleeping on a hammock while

ideas came from a referral to our newsroom. The Maybe it’s the 50-year-old father of three who

plans on competing in a Spartan Death Race, or a

of strongman events.

aspirations of spending your summer climbing

juggles a career and her family with a devout love

training for an Ironman event.

Maybe you have

for softball.

father-in-law said he did just that when he turned

and you know they would never make a big deal out

worked up enough courage to go skydiving. My 40. It was – and still is – the biggest

your story.

This isn’t my first rodeo with having to put on my

to do something crazy – and I want to talk to

investigative reporting hat to come up with sports

I’m talking about the people who literally

asking for help from our loyal readers. And, most of

those people.

rip off their suit and tie and tackle something

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extremely athletic.

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Last year, I wrote an article on a mom who

Mount Everest. Or hey, perhaps you have finally

“...summer means thrill ride of his life. camp, spending a family day at adventure – a chance to The point is I know you are out the beach, or going on vacation do something crazy...” there. And I’d love it if you’d share For others, summer means adventure – a chance

Living on a local man who competes in a variation

mom who has been spending the last several months

your kids are away at summer

somewhere exotic.

same thing goes for an article I wrote for Argyle

stories for the summer, but I’m clearly not above the time, that’s where the best human interest stories come from.

Maybe you have weekend warriors among you,

of themselves. So do it for them. I promise I won’t divulge the identity of my sources.

Bottom line, I prefer to stay busy, and summertime

is a perfect opportunity to talk to people who otherwise slip through the cracks during the hustle and bustle of covering high school sports.

This is the perfect time for the weekend

warrior in all of us to get a little more active – and get publicity.

Give me a shout.

Until next time, I’ll see you on the sidelines.

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New Lifestyle Director

Ashtin Slovak A

pictured above Ashtin Slovak photo courtesy of Slovak Family

by Jim Bridges

t the end of last year, Lantana’s Board approved the addition of a Lifestyle Director to the Lantana Community Association staff. This position was created to add an additional lifestyle component on top of the already wonderful amenities that Lantana offers. This March, Ashtin Slovak was promoted from Administrative Assistant to Lifestyle Director and began putting together this program. In her new role, Ashtin is not only organizing, and in some cases improving on the existing events, she will also begin hosting a variety of new and exciting activities in the community. These additional functions will target all age demographics in Lantana.

Some of the new events that have already been held or are scheduled this year are: 1st Annual Car Show Kids Storytime Lazer Tag Monthly Cookbook Pot Luck Adult Coloring and Cocktails Bingo Sangria and Sunless Tanning Kids Coloring Party Craft Beer 101 Kids Jungle Show Some of these events will be at no cost to the

residents, some may have a fee.

For the residents’ convenience, the Association

has also added a tab on www.lantanalive.com called Lantana Lifestyle. Here, residents can find information on upcoming events as well as view highlights from past events.

I think you’ll agree, this is a great plan for our

already thriving community.

Congratulations, Ashtin!

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Nutrition

Dear

Annette,

THE BOTTOM LINE IS EAT WHOLE, ORGANIC, REAL FOODS. • Eat lots of plant fiber especially green vegetables and leafy greens. • Eat healthy fats like nuts, seeds, olive oil, coconut oil, sardines, salmon and pasture raised eggs

Everything I read today says sugar is poison. Is it really that bad?

• Eat animals that have been grass fed—

• Eat one to two servings of fruit a day

little sugar is not bad, but we are all eating way too much of it. Remember sugar comes in many forms, snacks made from wheat flours, rice and potatoes all convert quickly to sugar. The average person is not aware of how much sugar they are really eating. Our ancestors ate small amounts of sugar. Your grandmother’s apple pie was often a Sunday treat mixed in as part of a whole food diet. Our grandparents ate meals at home that they cooked themselves from whole, unprocessed foods. Also, your grandmother’s pantry was not filled with snacks and processed foods. We have gone from eating as little as 10 pounds of sugar a year per person in the 1950’s to 150 pounds a year! This statistic is startling. We started eating “low fat”, which was unfortunately high sugar. Many people are eating large amounts of gluten free items that are also high sugar. Diabetes is an epidemic even among children. We are all getting fatter. All

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this sugar is throwing our gut microbiome off and making us very sick from a host of chronic conditions, food allergies and sensitivities, asthma, heart disease, cancer, diverticulitis, gerd, dementia, and the list continues. Artificial sugars and dyes in our foods kill the healthy gut microbiome. It is that gut microbiome that protects us from all the chronic diseases. We know that 70% of our immune system is gut microbiome. Too much sugar kills the gut microbiome and we get sick. Good gut microbiome feeds on plant fiber and good fats and probiotics. Our grandparents made pickled foods and preserves, they had real fat yogurt, not yogurt full of sugar and artificial flavors, and it was naturally full of probiotics. Trust me, if you are squeezing your yogurt out of a tube it is not full of probiotics. So, yes, sugar has become a major problem.

4 ounces is a large enough serving • Eat small amounts of complex carbohydrates, no more than 20% - 30% of your diet. • Have a treat! A piece of cake or an ice cream cone for example, but no more than once a week. Real, unprocessed sugar from honey, maple

syrup, raw cane sugar in small amounts as a treat

once a week is not bad if the rest of the diet is

healthy. This is not what the average American

is doing. They are eating highly processed diets. Sugar has become the opiate of the people.

Sincerely yours, Annette Doody, Savory Bistro Owner and Wellness Coach www.thesavoryteam.com

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Good Clean Fun! Lantana Cares

by Susan Neuhalfen

id you ever wonder whose job it is to clean up the garbage along bike trails, fields and areas where there aren’t houses in your neighborhood? Christy Wong of Lantana wondered the same thing and found out that, in fact, it fell under no one’s jurisdiction. That’s when she decided to take matters into her own hands and create Lantana Cares, a nonprofit organization that handles all of the neighborhood “stuff ” that doesn’t fall under any one job description.

wants to take responsibility,” said Wong. “So we decided to make it our project and make it fun.”

Lantana Cares is dedicated to empowerment

for

the

beautification of the community. They

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where they picked up garbage and other items

after the Music on the Green in the gazebo area.

Apparently, no one usually picks up

after the event which causes problems for several residents.

“One resident came up and thanked us while

walking his dogs because lives back on George Street,” said Wong. “He said every year trash from Music on the Green blows into his and his neighbors’ yards.”

“Trash blows into the fields and no one

resident

Saturday morning Lantana Cares cleanup

recently

had

another

Residents left behind a lot of trash after the

event and altogether they collected about 4 bags

of trash and lots of broken chairs that they are now trying to fix. In addition to cleaning up, they are all about recycling as much as possible.

A few weeks back, Lantana Cares gathered

several bags of garbage in the field across 407

from the new Lantana Town Center. They found

a lot of construction materials and several bags

environment and they’ve done such a fantastic

about one hour to get it all cleaned up and

for them.”

of styrofoam. All in all, Wong said it only took the sense of accomplishment they felt made it

Neighbors have responded well to both

job. I’m excited about what the future holds

organizations and Lantana Cares is not only

More than just trash pick up, Lantana

“So many people complain but nobody steps

growing in numbers, its growing in awareness.

all worthwhile.

Cares is also about how to be neighborly and

up,” says Wong. “We’d just like our neighbors to

a huge supporter of Lantana Cares since the

and watching after neighbors. It also means

our community clean.”

so they can focus on their mission and not worry

the neighborhood.

Cassandra Homer of RE/MAX has been

courteous and that means picking up after pets

beginning, providing funds for the Lantana crew

being on alert for any suspicious activity in

about the money part of it.

know that a little time and a few people can keep

Though they are different organizations,

Lantana Cares works hand in hand with another organization, Lantana Crime Watch. Both have

their own Facebook pages and both support each other’s purpose.

Wong talked about the fact that neighborhood

safety is very important to both organizations. So much so that she and her husband took a Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) class at the Denton County Sheriff ’s office. She is trying to

get other residents to take the class and continue “I wanted to be able to help but I’m seven

months pregnant and bending over to pick up

trash is a challenge,” she laughed. “What they do is so important for the community and the

the education around the neighborhood. They have already had one resident step up and sell

security cameras at a discount to Lantana residents

and

advantage of it.

several

people

have

taken

photography by by Christy Wong

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Guyer High School Theater is

One Singular Sensation by Susan Neuhalfen

he theater department at Guyer High School has come a long way, baby. At the top of their game, students at the high school have once again made it all the way to the UIL State Meet with their latest production of Amadeus. For Guyer High School, it’s their 5th trip to the State UIL meet. For Guyer High School Theater Director Eleshia Crotwell, this is her 10th. For over two decades, Eleshia Crotwell has been teaching and directing theater arts. She has been at the helm of the theater arts program at Guyer High School since its inception 11 years ago. Crotwell has seen a lot of changes in that time and the growth of the program is just one of them. “I had always wanted to teach theater in Denton ISD because there is amazing support for the arts,” said Crotwell. “I loved the idea of opening a school and starting traditions and setting a standard of excellence.” Crotwell is well-rounded in the arts, having trained in voice and dance. She worked her way through college, choreographing musicals and teaching at the ballet arts school in San Angelo, where she graduated cum laude from Angelo State University. One thing she hasn’t done is written her own play or musical. “I don't write plays,” she laughs. “I do, however, love to direct great literature.” Crotwell has taken five one act plays to UIL State, with two plays winning first runner-up, one second runner-up and one winning the State Technical Award. She has also had two musicals, Cats and Sweeney Todd, go to the Texas State Thespian Festival MainStage. Quilters was also performed at the Texas State Thespian Festival but in the Alternative Mainstage Space. Guyer’s production of The Dresser is nominated for Best Play in the Betty Buckley Awards this year for excellence in high school theater. Then there are Dallas Summer Musicals High School Musical Theater Awards which brings us to Guyer’s latest project: Mary Poppins. 26 | LANTANA LIVING | MAY 2016

This year’s production of Mary Poppins was, for Crotwell, a fantastic challenge. Figuring out how to manage an actor tap dancing upside down on the ceiling (à la Fred Astaire in Royal Wedding) as well as flying Mary Poppins around the stage, was a test in itself. Add in the choreography (remember the chimney sweeps?) and music, and together it’s a wonderful mix of songs, dance and acrobatics. Mary Poppins received 12 nominations for this year’s Dallas Summer Musicals High School Musical Theater Awards including Best Actor, which was won by Guyer student John Frederickson. He will be traveling to New York this summer to compete in the National High School Musical Theater Awards. What’s her favorite part about teaching? Now there’s an easy question.

“What I love about teaching these kids is that they are the sweetest, most respectful, kindest individuals,” she said. “They are incredible artists who give their all at everything they do. We all make each other better artists and better people.” Cromwell’s next project is the Guyer High School Theater summer camp program which has become the highlight of the summer for many students. The summer camp is open to any current Guyer High School students as well as 8th graders entering the high school. There will be two camps this year. There is a technical theater camp in July and an acting camp in August. Students may attend one or both, as they are scheduled on back to back weeks. During the summer camp, production begins for their new fall musical which will be The Little Mermaid. It isn’t a requirement for

“They are incredible artists who give their all at everything they do. We all make each other better artists and better people.”

Guyer High School Summer Camp Schedule (open to Guyer HS students and entering freshmen only):

Guyer High School Technical Theatre Camp July 26-28, 9:00am-2:00pm (Tuesday-Thursday) & August 1 & 2, 9:00am-2:00pm (Monday, Tuesday) Guyer High School Acting Camp August 3-10, 10:00am-3:00pm

(Wednesday-Wednesday, Sunday not included)

students to even be involved in the musical, but it’s a great opportunity for them to learn how much hard work, time and dedication goes into the development of a production like that one. During the camps, the students will be coached on singing, dancing and acting. The technical theater camp will touch on subjects such as lights, sound, scenic design, construction, special effects, makeup and costumes. When asked about her days as a performer, she said her favorite role that she ever played was not a large part. It was the role of Lady Merrill in Once Upon A Mattress and it was her first musical in high school. She credits her director, Norma Watts, at San Angelo Central High School with inspiring the love of theater that she has to this day. Cromwell still remembers Watts fondly. “I hope to inspire and challenge my students the way she did,” she said of her mentor.

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AMAZING Your Customers: First Things F I R S T by Art Locke, Focal Point Coaching, ArtLockeCoaching.com

f you’re a business owner, you’ve undoubtedly been advised to “wow your customers” with off-beat or even gimmicky ideas designed to make doing business with your company memorable. I’m not arguing against finding ways to “wow” customers so that they buy (more) and become the source of testimonials and referrals. But there’s an important first step that cannot be overlooked if you truly want to amaze your customers.

Customers have a variety of expectations that must be met in order for them to be satisfied. The challenge for businesses is that these expectations are both unspoken and spoken. Let’s cover the unspoken expectations first. Unspoken requirements exist either because the requirement is such a basic aspect of an industry that it falls into the why should I have to point out the obvious? or because customers don’t know how to communicate an expectation that is relevant to a successful transaction. Unspoken requirements typically reflect customers’ desire for convenience, respect and usability. e.g. My hotel room must be clean when I check into it. Customers don’t voice them because they assume that the vendor gets that these are necessary conditions for conducting business with us. A business must meet unspoken expectations without fail, or the dissatisfaction can be intense. However, delivering on spoken needs is where real value is created. These are the aspects of your product or service that customers have told you they expect to receive in exchange for their patronage. More importantly, their satisfaction with your business will increase or decrease proportionately with your ability to deliver on these spoken requirements.

Business Coaching Spoken requirements generally align with three

basic quality attributes: the amount of time it

takes to do something; the absence of defects or rework; and perceived value for the cost.

Of course, you have to have a system in

place to identify exactly what your customers

expect from you in order to measure and manage the quality attributes that are directly linked

increasing

in your business.

customer

satisfaction

Doing those kinds of things well is a necessary

condition

for

“wow”-ing

customers.

Said

another way, doing something terrific for your

customers that is unexpected or unusual cannot, by itself, overcome lapses in meeting the spoken

requirements that represent a far larger body of the customer experience with your business.

So do first things first: be exceptional at meeting

the spoken and obvious unspoken requirements of your customers. That will carry your business very far. Once you’re confident you can deliver on your

brand promise every time without fail, then invest time in amazing your customers with unique touches and demonstrations that they would never

think to ask for because they’re already receiving such good value from you.

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Project Prom is Great Success Thanks to Lantana Residents Several Lantana residents are responsible for

the incredible success of Project Prom, an outreach program that provides formal attire to those who

lack the financial resources. WISE, the women’s auxiliary group for Communities in Schools of North Texas, not only provided prom dresses for several students at Denton High School, but also enlisted the services of hair stylist McKenna Oldenburg and make up artist Stephanie Medrano. so

“Everyone

generous,”

coordinator

has

said

MaryAnn

been

Thank You for Your Service!

project

Hines.

“Lantana residents and businesses all

came together to make this a special night.”

In addition to donating dresses, residents also

donated food, water, snacks and goodie bags

for the “Prom Salon” which was held just prior

to the event. The girls met to have their hair, make up and nails done at the high school. The new Domino’s Pizza, located in Lantana Town Center, donated pizzas while Lantana resident Holly Fouts made mounds of cake balls in the

Denton High School colors. Residents Cynthia

Barela, Lindsay McCourt and Kim Wathersbee

also donated food for all of the people involved in the prom salon.

WISE Committee Chair Laura Bakkan,

Dana Smith with CIS, CEO Brian McCauley

UNT student volunteer Rebecca Scott were all instrumental in Project Prom’s success.

WISE hosts a number of events and

activities throughout the year to support

programs and students across North Texas. For

information

email wise@cisnt.org.

volunteer

EP Rayzor Perfect in Turn 4 of Speeding to Read Competition Every student at E.P. Rayzor Elementary in

Lantana met his or her reading goals for the final turn of Texas Motor Speedway’s Speeding to Read program.

That gave E.P. Rayzor

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Elementary a perfect score going into turn four of the competition. Rayzor, the Frontstretch Division leader, had every student from Kindergarten through fifth grade meet the pre-set reading goals for the eight-week, turn 4 scoring period. This is the fourth consecutive turn in the 2015-2016 competition that Rayzor has reached 100%. E.P. Rayzor will be crowned the champions in front of 6,500 students on May 24 at a morning assembly at Texas Motor Speedway in the front stretch grandstands that will include drivers from Verizon IndyCar Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series as special guests. Altogether, the schools involved combined to read 332,055 books during an eight-week scoring period and have surpassed 1 million books read for the school year. Kindergartener Karina Singh read 10,649 books to lead the K-2 division, while Noah Terner read 590 books to lead grades 3-5.

Harpool’s Kaylee Bragg Wins State History Trivia Contest Harpool Middle School eighth grader Kaylee Bragg recently won a statewide history trivia contest, edging out roughly 4,000 students to claim her victory at the Texas Quiz Show in Austin. Students were challenged to answer Texas trivia questions correctly. Kaylee competed against other middle school students across the state first, in an elimination process online, and then, in three rounds until the last 21 students made it to the finals. The questions that the students answered were created by a committee of local teachers and historians before being approved by the Texas State Historical Association, the host of the contest. Among the many prizes Kaylee won, were a private tour of the Alamo and a Capital Cruises private sunset bat-watching cruise on Lady Bird Lake. She also received a variety of museum

admission tickets, Texas history books and $100 in Amazon gift cards. Kaylee will also serve as

the spokesperson of the year for the Texas Quiz

Show, including video and personal appearances.

Guyer High School Graduates and Teachers Honored Denton Independent School District will

honor its top graduates and the teachers who

influenced them at a special ceremony at the

LaGrone Advanced Technology Complex on Wednesday, May 18.

10 graduating seniors who are being honored

from Guyer High School, each chose an educator

to recognize for his or her impact. Each student

wrote a letter to that teacher which will be read during the event.

Guyer High School top graduates for the

2015-16 school year and their educators of influence are listed below:

Brooks Crane (Ben Marcotte, athletics

and social studies)

Peyton Griffiths ( Jerome Noel, math)

Valentina Harmjanz (Barbara Ouellette, science) Joshua Kasitz (Paula Robinson, chemistry)

Ally Kinzy (Angela Thompson, social studies) Inki Lee (Michelle Hanlon, orchestra)

Evan Samsky (Kerime Pena, Spanish)

Tiffany Wang (Katharine Gengo, social studies) BriAna Wickware (Aimee Kilgore, athletics and career)

Erin Wylie (Holly Hamilton, elementary reading)

CoServe Presents $25,000 Check to Denton Public Schools Foundation Denton

Public

Schools

Foundation received a generous

Thank You for Your Service!

grant

from

the

CoServ

Charitable Foundation in the

amount of $25,000.

With

these funds, four Denton ISD

graduating seniors will be awarded

scholarships and more grants and

scholarships will be awarded to teachers this

fall with this funding as well.

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Gardening

Top

SUMMER PLANTS

to Update Your Garden Beds with

by PJ Kratohvil of Complete Solutions www.completesolutionsdfw.com

arm air and rain, cold air and wind, tornadoes and sunshine……. it’s that time of year again where things are day-to-day and you never know what tomorrow’s weather has in store. We do hope everyone is staying safe and getting out to enjoy the sunshine in between. It seems our landscape season is in full swing already, with the lack of that last cold snap, everyone has decided to go ahead and get things in the ground. Most of our summer annuals have started to come in and are looking great along with native grasses, perennials and other Summer selections. Check out our 2016 Top 10 Summer Plant List as you’re getting ready to update the beds in the next few weeks and let us know if you have any questions. • 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. • 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.”

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Blanton Elementary’s Annual

Fun Run

on April 22nd

with notable guests from HMS Staff and UNT Athletics

Photos were submitted by the Blanton Elementary PTA. If you’d like to submit your photos for publication or if you have any questions please email us at artwork@murray-media.com

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Lifestyle Page Added to Lantana Live An exciting new resource has been added to the wwww.lantnalive.com website.

Residents

can access the Lantana Lifestyle page and find information about upcoming community events. Information will still be posted on the Lantana Live community calendar but this new Lifestyle page will display flyers and provide links to RSVP for events. The Lantana Lifestyle page will also provide event highlights from recently held community events. Don’t miss out on all that the Lantana Lifestyle page has to offer and be sure that you check your Lantana Community Association emails for important event information.

Realtors & Buyers Lantana Spring Festival Set for May 21 Attention realtors! The Realtor & Buyer Lantana Spring Festival is happening from 12pm until 2pm on May 21. Lantana will be showcasing all of its exceptional amenities and programs for potential buyers. There will be food, activities and lots of prizes. Realtors may also start bringing clients to the Lantana information Center now for a preview and an even bigger chance to win prizes. This is a great opportunity to show your clients everything that Lantana has to offer.

Denton County Sheriff’s Office Hiring School Crossing Guards

The Guyer High School basketball program and its coaches are holding fundamental and shooting basketball camps this summer. Fundamental camp will be held June 20-23 with boys in grades 1-5 meeting from 9am until noon and grades 6-9 meeting from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Guyer High School Gym. Shooting camp will be held July 11-14 with boys from 2nd 9th grade meeting from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Register before June 20th for a discount. Receive a discount for registering for both camps as well. For more information contact Grant Long at glong@dentonisd.org or call 940-369-1188.

Coffee with the Community Manager Celebrates Cinco de Mayo This month’s coffee with Lantana Community Manager Mark Norton had a Latin flare as the Lantana Visitors Center was decorated in a Cinco de Mayo theme for the event. Residents enjoyed coffee and Latin pastries while getting to know the Association staff. Coffee with the Community Manager happens every Thursday from 8am until 9am. All residents are welcome.

Kid’s Printmaking Workshop Studio Art House is hosting a Kid’s

learn how to create color prints with

Thank You for Your Service!

school crossing guards. If you are a stay at home mo or dad, retired or just someone who would like to help out the community and get paid in the process then contact the Sheriff ’s

Every month Lantana will host a community potluck dinner and every month will feature a different recipe theme. At the end of the series the recipes will be combined for a Lantana Community Cookbook. This month’s theme is pasta so bring your favorite pasta dish and join us from 6-8pm on May 26 at the north pavilion. Drinks will be provided.

Thank You for Your Service!

10am - noon. For just $2, anyone can

Office is accepting applications for

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Pasta Community Potluck Scheduled for May 26th

Printmaking workshop on May 21 from

The Denton County Sheriff ’s

Office at 930-349-3080.

Guyer High School Holding Court at Basketball Camp

items often found at home. Space is limited and RSVP is required.

Story Time with a Whole New Twist

Jolly is back and this time she’s

bringing her jungle show. Join her for puppets,

songs and stories on May 26th from 10:30am until 11:30am at the North Group Fitness Room. The kids will love it!

Lantana Swim Lessons Scheduled for Summer Lantana swim lessons are available all summer so you’re bound to find something to fit into your schedule. Here are the available dates: June 6-17 July 5-15 August 1-12 Two sets of lessons will be taught, one at 8-8:45am and another 9-9:45am. Classes are divided by age and type. Angelfish Ages 3-5 — Introduction to Water Skills

Turtles Ages 3-5 — Fundamentals to Aquatic Skills Frogs Ages 3-5 — Stroke Development

Cubs Ages 6 & up — Introduction to Water Skills

Sea Otters Ages 6 & up — Fundamentals to Aquatic Skills Grizzly Bears Ages 6 & up — Stroke Improvement Polar Bears Ages 6 & up — Stroke Refinement

Congratulations Ryan! Ryan receiving his 1st place trophy in his division (Film Production, Preschool-2nd grade) from Denton ISD PTA for the PTA Reflections program. He is pictured with Dr. Jamie Wilson, Denton ISD superintendent.

photo courtesy of Janet Ogletree

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Body and Soul

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What is a Trigger Point?

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t is safe to say that we have all experienced that awful sensation when someone inadvertently grabs you by the top of your shoulder. “Ouch! Oh my gosh that is so tender!” you exclaim. That tender spot in the muscle is known as a myofascial trigger point (MTrP). The upper trapezius muscle is a very common site for myofascial trigger points. MTrP’s affect up to 95% of people suffering from chronic pain. Likewise, they are a common finding for those with an acute neuromuscular-skeletal injury such as hamstring pulls, headaches and tennis elbow, to name a few. A trigger point (TrP) is defined by Travell and Simons as hyperirritable nodules found within taut bands of skeletal muscle. When touched they produce pain and even a twitch response. A trigger point is only identified in dysfunctional muscle tissue. A normal, healthy muscle will not have trigger points. Trigger points can be active or latent. An active TrP is very tender to touch and reproduces spontaneous pain often referred to another region of your body. Additionally, an

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active TrP will cause stiffness of a joint and loss of range of motion. Latent TrP’s may also be the cause for stiffness or loss of range of motion, but they do not produce spontaneous pain When a muscle is damaged, it releases a lot of chemicals into the area. The nerve endings in the muscle, known as nociceptors, then send alerts to the brain that something is WRONG! Our brains perceive this as pain. The problem with those nasty TrP’s is that they create a vicious cycle of information. When the brain perceives that pain, it sends more signals to release more of those nasty chemicals! How can we interrupt that cycle? I thought you would never ask… Medications only provide minimal and transient relief because they cannot directly affect the problem. Hence, a recent study was published declaring the poor outcomes of opioid use for chronic pain. The good news is that research has discovered that if you can manually illicit a local twitch response, the muscle resets itself and reverses the out-pouring of the deleterious chemicals.

Physical therapists (PT) in the state of Texas have it within the scope of their practice to utilize Functional Dry Needling techniques to illicit that local twitch response. After a thorough neuromuscular-skeletal examination, the PT will determine where and how many potential TrPs are affecting a person’s dysfunction. Then through a quick and easy procedure, the physical therapist inserts a needle into the TrP to allow for a muscle reset and improved healing of the tissue. Many times people will have an immediate increase of range of motion and freedom to move! At S2S, our interdisciplinary team of licensed physical therapists, certified personal trainers, certified Pilates instructors and certified performance enhancement specialists are striving to share with you the most current evidence in maintaining a healthy, energetic and injuryfree lifestyle! From preventative to restorative, we’ve got you covered! “Train to Live Healthy, Energetic, and Injury Free.” – Meredith S. Tittle PT, DPT, OCS Call us or visit our website for more details! www.s2sperform.com Follow S2S Functional Performance on Facebook at www.facebook.com/s2sperform, Instagram @s2sperform, and Twitte @s2sperform

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with less pay? Switch careers? Luckily, Jevon remains in the oil and gas industry although the market seems to be losing steam and severance packages can only last so long. So, he started to ask himself...What am I working so hard for? Why are we trying to make our lives so great but aren’t investing in time with our child? All this in mind, Jevon and Kimberly decided to start small business to service their community, On the Spot Power Washing. On the Spot Power Washing provides mobile auto and boat washing and detailing, windows, decks, patios and driveways at a very reasonable rate. The idea came to them as they met so many Lantana-ians that work from home or locally and simply couldn’t find the time to sit for services at a brick-and-mortar establishment. Jevon is dedicated to providing top-ofthe-line service to his beloved Lantana community and would love to open doors for more business growth and opportunities locally.

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ROOTS

Young Actress Has

Headshot by Terry Cass

in Lantana

by Susan Neuhalfen

o say Kiera Strauss is a typical 9 year

role in the History Channel’s 2016 adaptation

Bowl is a typical football game.

An experience she describes as incredible and

old would be like saying the Super

Her poise, enthusiasm and overall demeanor

is impressive. She shakes hands with the confidence of an adult. Her energy is positively contagious. She is anything but typical.

“She is a character for sure,” jokes her mother,

Danielle Strauss, the nurse at Harpool Middle

of the mini-series Roots, playing young Missy. very fun.

“I was a little nervous when we first started,”

she said of her experience. “After our first scene

everyone clapped for us and it made me feel happy inside. It was really great.”

Her agent told her about the part and she

School in Lantana. “We are very proud of her.”

immediately taped an audition with Mary Jo

grader at Blanton Elementary, is also living a life

sending the audition tape, she was in New

Kiera, who is a Lantana resident and 3rd

that is anything but typical. She has a principal

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Mazur from Flower Mound. Just a week after Orleans for a table read with Roots Executive

Producer Mark Wolper, Director Mario Van

Peebles and other actors. Her part will air on May 31, night 2 of the 4 night mini-series, which starts on Memorial Day.

Roots was filmed in different locations in

southern Louisiana near New Orleans. She spent five weeks in the area while filming and most of the actors stayed in the same hotel which, in

Kiera’s words, “made it fun.” In those five weeks, she became very close friends with Saniyya Sidney (young Kizzy) and Malachi Kirby (Kunte Kinte) One of her fondest memories is of going

to see Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2 and spending Thanksgiving with them.

“We had Thanksgiving dinner at Emyri’s

(Emryi Crutchfield who played teen Kizzy)

house and then we played tag outside,” she said, laughing. “Then we did the Whip and Nae Nae in the garage. It was so fun!”

She and Saniyya will be attending the premier

of Roots together this month in New York. As they are only six months apart in age, they became fast friends.

When asked about the funniest thing that

happened on set, she relayed the story when she and two other girls had to run down the stairs

and somehow they all three managed to trip on

Danielle Strauss.

“He recognized that even

“She’s funny and she’s really good at dramatic

had the whole crew in stitches. Too bad they

were still learning. Every time he had a teaching

According to Kylan, Kiera and her other

the same step at different times. Apparently, it won’t have a blooper reel!

Although she missed her friends and

teachers at Blanton, she had an

amazing

on-set

though they (the younger actors) were ready, they opportunity with the kids, he took it.”

She said that her husband spent most of the time with Kiera while she was

SAG

taping and they both agreed

teacher and attended school

that the staff took great care

every day while filming. Her

of them and they were very

teacher even gave her French

comfortable both on and off

lessons, which, she found, may

the set. Kiera said every time

come in handy in that part of

she looked over at her father

the country.

he was smiling the whole time.

When asked what was the

The experience, for all of them,

most important thing she

was truly memorable.

learned she will tell you it is

Now that she’s back home,

the importance of listening.

she loves going to school and

“The director would give

detailed

instructions

many people in a scene and on

set,” she

Photo by Malik Sydney

remembered.

“An actor really needs to pay attention and

stuff, too.”

brother Kolton, 11, are more likely to tease each other and argue.

“It’s just the way it is,” he said as the three of

them threw a football in the backyard.

In addition to playing with her brothers, Kiera

loves to read Shel Silverstein and Junie B. Jones books as well as roller-skate to Kroger with her dad (who is also her biggest fan, by the way).

So what’s next for Kiera? Her dream is to one

day do a dramatic role in a feature film. She would love to act in The Hunger Games and Jennifer Lawrence is her favorite actor. She is currently

auditioning and in the meantime she will keep

playing with her brothers, both

taking acting lessons with Mrs. Cathy (Cathryn

School in Lantana. Her older

When asked what she would like people to

students at Harpool Middle

Sullivan) at her acting studio in Lewisville.

brother, Kylan is 12 and very

know about her, Kiera didn’t hesitate.

be prepared.”

much the protective older brother. When asked

said they couldn’t have asked for anyone better.

smiled proudly.

As for director Mario Van Peebles, her mother

what he thought of his sister’s acting career, he

“Mario was amazing with the kids,” said

“She’s great at everything she does,” he said.

“I’m very independent and I don’t care what

other people think,” she said, confidently. “No matter what, I’m always myself.” That, she is.

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Guyer Seniors do the

WILDCAT WALK One Last Time by Susan Neuhalfen

riends, family and fellow students were on hand as graduating seniors at Guyer High School

were celebrated one last time in a traditional ceremony on Friday, May 13 at the high school.

The awards ceremony recognizes those who have received scholarships, military appointments

and other special accolades. Following the event, the class of 2016 finished out their last day of school with the traditional Wildcat Walk—one last walk through the halls of the high school

Principal Shaun Perry stands with social studies teacher David Jensen as he’s recognized as the school’s Teacher of the Year during its Wildcat Walk ceremony.

before graduating on June 3. Wildcat walk photos by Anthony Tosie

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Guyer senior Andrew Olvera shakes the hand of Robin Wantland, Denton ISD’s director of child nutrition services, as he accepts a $500 scholarship for pursuing the art and science of human nutrition in college.

Senior Jade Mongo (center) poses with school staff Andrea Wyatt (counselor, left) and Michael Parker (assistant principal, right) as she accepts the John H. Guyer award. The school’s namesake award is annually given to the student who is a dedicated leader and exhibits generosity and compassion.

Ian Grems, a Guyer senior who was recently named to the Texas all-state orchestra for a second time, accepts the school’s Outstanding Fine Arts Student award for the 2015-16 graduating class from Michelle Hanlon, Guyer orchestra director and fine arts chair.

Guyer senior Milena Benford accepts a $1,000 Denton Afro-American Scholarship from Harry Eaddy. The scholarship is annually awarded to African-American graduates of Denton public schools to assist in their higher-education goals.

Students exit the Guyer High School auditorium at the end of the Wildcat Walk ceremony as the prepare to take a celebratory walk through the school hallways that marks the culmination of their high school careers. MAY 2016 | LANTANA LIVING | 51

Real Estate

Thinking about a

NEW HOME? THINK LANTANA! by Tisha White of White Realty

antana has been a growing, thriving community now for more than 12 years. During that time, we’ve seen a constant

stream of development, new neighborhoods, new builders and a wide variety of home styles.

When you’re ready to make a move, make

sure to use a real estate agent for your new home purchase. This is a big mistake many people

make. How are you going to know what homes

are really selling for, if you are over-upgrading,

In Lantana, there is something for everyone,

or if the price you are paying is fair to the

without going too far. Personally, I love new

construction, you have an advocate working on

have built 5 new homes ourselves!

the best it can be. Look for an agent who is

including opportunities to move up or down

market? Plus, using an agent well trained in new

construction, so much so that my husband and I

your behalf to help you make your new house

We’ve seen the market heating up this last

year and building has again accelerated. We’re

up to 3200 homes, with another 800 coming. Interestingly enough, it won’t be too much longer before new construction in Lantana will come to an end. We have just 4-6 more years of growth. Here are some great facts:

• Newport is in the last phase of Bellaire/90’s lots.

• Reata/70’s will be delivering lots in May for Highland and Cal Atlantic.

• Barrington is in the N.E. parcel of Lantana. This will be the next neighborhood to be developed.

• Current builders are Darling, Highland, Cal Atlantic and Newport.

Now that Lantana has a little age under its

belt, we are seeing a trend of people selling their

current property and buying new construction. Maybe you’re not a new home junkie like me, but

you have been thinking about a new home. Well, there are good reasons to upgrade to new.

• Only 800 new houses until completion, time to get in that new house before it’s too late

• Interest rates are still low, Houses are selling quickly, it is time to get up and go

• Better floor plan for your family, lots of great options

• All-new means under warranty, less stress and maintenance

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passionate about new builds, who knows how to negotiate, and can help you make important decisions for your home. Most of all, have fun!

Don’t let the stress get to you, and remember it will be worth it in the end.

Tisha’s Tips: - Can’t move right now? A fresh new trend in new builds is lots of white. That’s right, think white. Brighten your house by painting your cream or dark color trim, cabinets and doors white. You will be surprised at how fresh and new your house feels. It is sure to add value when it is time to sell your home.

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CUSTODY

IN TEXAS by Charla Bradshaw, KoonsFuller Family Law

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Parents can also agree that neither parent will be the primary parent. If this is the circumstance, the parents must designate a general area for the child’s residence and determine which school the child will attend. The Texas Education Code allows a child to attend a school in the district in which either parent resides. However, the parents must decide which parent (or both) will live in the designated geographic area. If parents cannot agree on who will be the primary parent, the courts will often appoint a third party professional to perform a custody evaluation. The custody evaluator must have certain credentials and form a written report at the end of the evaluation since they are making a recommendation to the court on which parent should be the primary parent. The evaluator may also render recommendations as to the visitation schedule, amongst other things, or even order a psychological evaluation of one or both parents. Custody evaluations and psychological

evaluations can be expensive, however, they can also aid the court in making decisions. In addition to the issue of the primary parent, there are other important parental rights and issues that must be dealt with as follows: 1.

The right to consent to medical, dental, and surgical treatment involving invasive procedures.

The right to consent to psychiatric and psychological treatment.

The right to receive child support.

The right to make decisions concerning the child’s education.

The possession schedule for each parent.

A common area of disagreement is over the medical rights of the child. For example, the parents must decide how they will handle the right to consent to invasive medical procedure decisions, and to psychological and psychiatric decisions. Parents will sometimes even agree to name tie-breakers for these decisions should they be unable to agree themselves, such as the child’s primary care physician. The same is also true for educational decisions. Overall, the best thing parents can do for their child is reach an agreement. Parental decisions that are best for a child can be painful decisions for the parents but often necessary. After twenty-three years of practicing family law, I have seen many parents who were able to put their child first, even when it meant making such painful decisions... I admire all of them for stepping up and doing right by their child.

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ver the last thirty-five years, what is commonly referred to as “custody” has evolved into the creation of what is now called “Joint Managing Conservatorship”. Joint managing conservatorship was created in 1979 and was further improved and specified in 1987. It means that some, or all, of the primary rights to a child may be shared by the parents. There is also a presumption in Texas that joint managing conservatorship is in the best interest of the child.

The most important and sought after right is the right to establish a child’s residence, the parent with this right is commonly referred to as the “primary parent”. When a judge or jury decides which parent will be the primary parent, the court must also decide whether to restrict the child’s residence to a geographical area, and if so, identify the geographical area. Interestingly, a court can only restrict a child’s residence, not a parent’s residence.

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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.

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. Get rid of the butter 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 fresh

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.

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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Questions

with Guyer baseball coach Johnny Kinzy by Steve Gamel

Guyer baseball coach Johnny Kinzy knows his baseball. As the only coach Guyer has ever known, Kinzy quickly turned the Wildcats into a playoff staple, even during seasons where the loss of key players to graduation depleted his roster a bit more than usual. In a recent interview with Lantana Living, coach Kinzy was gracious enough to play an old-fashioned game of Q&A. In fact, he jumped at the chance. Some questions were routine fastballs, while others were those hard to reach sliders. But he answered them all, folks!

Johnny Kinzy: I’d have to say “point of

Lantana Living: Why coach baseball?

Johnny Kinzy: Batman

Johnny Kinzy: You know, I honestly enjoyed all sports growing up, but baseball was the one I was better at and the one sport I wanted to coach.

Lantana Living: Who is your favorite baseball player of all time?

Johnny Kinzy: Ken Griffey, Jr., without question.

Lantana Living: What is your worst trait as a baseball coach?

Johnny Kinzy: I’m not sure. I guess during the season, it’s that I don’t relax at all.

Lantana Living: What is your favorite baseball movie?

Johnny Kinzy: Field of Dreams Lantana Living: What is, in your opinion,

umpires will come out with some rule they are going to focus on, and then after a few

years they just forget about it. For example,

there’s a rule where a batter has to keep one

foot in the box at all times unless it’s a dead ball. But if you leave the box and the pitch was a strike, they call it a strike.

Lantana Living: Batman or Superman? Lantana Living: Iron Man or Captain America?

Johnny Kinzy: Captain America Lantana Living: What is your least favorite household chore?

Johnny Kinzy: I actually love them all, especially cleaning and mowing.

Lantana Living: If you had to karaoke any

song in front of a packed gym during a pep rally which song would it be?

Johnny Kinzy: Hahaha. Sweet Caroline. Lantana Living: If you had to coach a

different sport, what would it be and why? Johnny Kinzy: Football

Lantana Living: Would you ever consider being an umpire?

Johnny Kinzy: No. Not at all.

Lantana Living: What is the one thing people don’t know about you? Johnny Kinzy: That’s a secret. Lantana Living: What do you like to do during the offseason? Johnny Kinzy: I enjoy being with my family and hanging out by the pool in my backyard. Lantana Living: Ice cream or cake? Johnny Kinzy: Let’s go with cake. Lantana Living: Do you believe in ghosts? Johnny Kinzy: Somewhat. Lantana Living: Who is funnier, (football coach) John Walsh or (softball coach) Keith Medford? Johnny Kinzy: I’d have to say Medford is. Lantana Living: What is one movie you’d like to see? Johnny Kinzy: Everybody Wants Some Lantana Living: Have you ever seen a triple play in person, and where? Johnny Kinzy: Yes. We actually had one done against us in a tournament earlier this year. Lantana Living: What is your favorite holiday? Johnny Kinzy: Thanksgiving. Lantana Living: Ok, last question. What is your favorite food? Johnny Kinzy: Fried Chicken.

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emphasis” for high school baseball because

photo courtesy of the Kinzy family

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Wolfram Can Prevent You From

The Evil “C” Word

A Phone App Review by Christine Olmstead

he sun is shining brightly! School is almost out, graduation is in the air, and vacation is near. I’m ready to catch some rays with margarita in hand. Are you ready? If we’re being honest, many of us tan all year round, just to maintain that sun kissed glow. Nobody wants to mention the “C” word, but skin cancer is a real concern. Real talk for a second. According to SkinCancer.Org, more people develop skin cancer than all other cancers combined. The annual treatment of skin cancer in America is an $8.1 billion industry, tallying up everything from laser treatments to skin graphs. When one in five Americans will develop skin cancer this year, it’s safe to say this is something that should be on all of our radars when we are chilling poolside or trying to chorale children on the beach. So, guess what? There is an app to help prevent skin cancer! I know, what a crazy, amazing world!

Download the Wolfram Alpha Sun Exposure App available in the Apple Store and Google Play Store.

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Download the Wolfram Alpha Sun Exposure App available in the Apple Store and Google Play Store. This app lets you select your skin type and your location on the map. Both of these options can be easily changed back and forth, if you want to check the data using a different skin type, or at a different location. Once you’ve selected this information, the app gives you several reports customized to your skin type and your location, including: how long you can stay in the sun before you’re likely to burn; a sun protection advisory; recommended SPF levels; a UV forecast for your location; information on

the UV levels for a five-day period that includes the past 24 hours; and a UV index forecast map that you can manipulate by date and time. The results are automatically computed for your current location along with an option to enter any location, worldwide. Bonus features of the app include sunrise and sunset time, current sun position, and weather forecast. The app tells you how many hours in the sun you can handle and when to reapply your recommended SPF sunscreen. This is a great tool for moms or people just trying to protect their skin and complexion. Take the guesswork out of sun exposure, cancer risk, SPF, UVs, and your location on earth! Let Wolfram tell you what you need to stay safe and sunburn-free this summer. No one wants a sunburned child while vacationing in a unfamiliar climate zone. Take it from the fairest of them all, use this app and stop guessing how long it will take for you to turn into a lobster. Christine Olmstead is the social media director at Distillery Creative, a graphic design firm that specializes in custom websites, branding, online marketing, social media and search engine optimization. For more information, see distillerycreative.com

Will Water Polo Be

the NEXT BIG

S P O R T

I N

T E X A S ?

by Susan Neuhalfen

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hunder Water Polo is the largest water polo club in the area with over 200 members. Kids start as young as six and the ages range to the “masters” which is a fancy word for over 18. The average player is 12-18.

Joe Linehan is the head coach of the Thunder and a huge proponent for the growth of water polo in Texas. He started playing at 9 and found himself as a freshman coaching his A&M teammates to a national ranking. After taking a “real job” (a real boring job to him) after he finished school, he was approached but the Merchant Marine Academy to coach their team and at 23 years old, he took the challenge and turned a 1-15 season into a top 20 ranked team. They were the only team in the history of the Merchant Marine Academy to beat the Air Force Academy in any sport. After his stint at the Academy, Linehan went to Houston and to “spread the water polo gospel” as he describes it. After growing the sport exponentially in Houston, he was asked to come to north Texas to do the same. He expects the growth to be even larger in the Dallas area. “Why can’t water polo be the next big sport in Texas?” asks Linehan. “We’ve just scratched the surface of what we can do.” Chris Cullen is the Denton ISD Aquatics Director and head swimming and water polo coach for Guyer, Denton, and Ryan High School Teams. He also coaches water polo with Denton ISD

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photos courtesy of Nichole Carter

Boys National Junior Olympic Team

Girls National Junior Olympic Team Aquatics Club. When asked about the future of water polo, he expects that it will be a UIL sport in probably another year or two. “It’s a very complicated and a long process to get a new UIL sport introduced,” said Cullen. “I’m not surprised that it’s being seriously considered since we’ve seen a huge growth in high school clubs just across Texas in the last few years.” Cullen, who actually coached the sport before he ever played, says that many of the kids involved tried other sports but love the individuality and the competitiveness of water polo. These kids are finding real success not just here in Texas, but all over the country. Several

Cayleigh Carter of their players are now playing on college teams. Some current members are experiencing national success as well. 13 year-old Cayleigh Carter, a current Thunder team member and Corinth resident, will be attending the USA Water Polo’s National Team Selection Camp in May. She was only one of two Texas female athletes selected in her age division. This will include a four-day try-out scrimmage against other girls in her age group. From there, she could make the national development team. Playing for this team is considered to be a great learning and training experience and means she will be

SPREAD THE WATER POLO GOSPEL.

playing in several tournaments between June

and December. This could also help her chance

of eventually making the Olympic team one day. Cullen emphasizes that you don’t have to be

a strong swimmer to play water polo. You do, however to pull your weight and have a strong sense of team spirit.

“I love this sport because it takes a lot of

individual skill but it comes down to team,” says Cullen. “Everybody has to do their job to be successful.”

Thunder Water Polo has practice facilities in

Southlake, Flower Mound and Denton and will have summer camps as well as other practice

opportunities all year round for all age groups from 6-18 years. For more information go to www.facebook.com/thunderpolo.

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Dr. Matt

Catching Dr. Matt is a practicing dentist and owner of Country Lakes Family Dental www.CountryLakesDental.com

nce again, summer is upon us, and as the season beckons with poolside leisure and outdoor recreation, we dutifully apply layers

of sunscreen as we catch some rays while, in the dental world, our concern is for another type of rays, namely x-rays. Though the concern is legitimate, the archaic understanding of x-rays may not be as rational as previously presented. With the advent of digital radiology in dentistry, the risks presented from dental x-rays have been significantly reduced.

To understand the risk of dental radiographs, it is best to have some knowledge of how radiation affects the body. First, x-rays produce energy in the form of ionizing radiation that at certain levels is capable of disrupting chemical bonds. On a cellular level, this energy is capable of breaking specifically paired bonds in our DNA such that when reformed incorrectly, can result in the induction of cell mutations, chromosome aberrations, or even cell death. Now, the sound of all this may initially seem alarming, but there are several factors at play when it comes to DNA. DNA itself was initially thought to be a very stable compound, but the Nobel Prize winners, Tomas Lindahl, Paul Modrich and Aziz Sancar, have shown that DNA is highly unstable, but is surrounded by a swarm of proteins that work to monitor, repair, and discard damaged DNA. How is this related to dental radiology? Damage to cells is dependent on several factors such as exposure time, frequency, and dose. The low dose and low frequency of exposure from modern digital x-rays are such that DNA damage is very unlikely because of the high activity of DNA repair. As an analogy, the chances of getting sunburn while walking from the parking lot to your dental appointment is comparable to damaging your cells while receiving routine 62 | LANTANA LIVING | MAY 2016

Rays

dental x-rays. Another analogy I like to use for larger radiographs like our digital 3D conebeam x-ray is that the exposure of this x-ray type is similar to the radiation of a plane flight, and though sometimes concerns are raised about radiation from this diagnostic tool, I have found that if I offer a patient a free international flight, they rarely ask me about the radiation risks. Nonetheless, it is still important to consider risk

factors on an individual basis. When taking into account considerations such as previous radiation exposure, pregnancy, or a past history of cancer, it is important to always consider limiting x-ray exposure and using barrier devices such as lead aprons. If you are concerned, have your dentist educate you on the types of equipment available and your own risks. Enjoy those summer rays, and happy smiling!

It is still important to consider risk factors on an individual basis.