Lantana Living Magazine February 2016 by Murray Media Group

FEBRUARY 2016

DIVORCE Attorney Charla Bradshaw on Emotion,

FEAR

REALITY

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NATIONAL SIGNING DAY

2016 GUYER HIGH SCHOOL by Steve Gamel

he biggest day of the year for college-bound athletes came and went earlier this month, and the Wildcats once again had their share of top-tier talent signing on the proverbial dotted line. Guyer had 10 athletes representing four sports take part in

National Signing Day on February 3, which is the first day that a

high school senior can sign a binding national letter of intent for college football. While the day is marked in the media as a footballheavy signing day, athletes in other sports also take part.

Those other sports are where Guyer made the most

headlines. Of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10 recruits, two signed with

Division I programs. Those signees were Ashleigh Lyons, who will play soccer at the University of North Texas and

golf standout Connor Ross, who will move on to play at Incarnate Word.

To the right is the complete list of Guyer signings, as reported

by area coaches and surrounding media outlets. The Wildcats

had six football players, highlighted by do-everything linebacker

Mike Carrillo, move on to play at the next level. Carrillo, along

with teammate Tevan McAdams signed with Trinity Valley, which

is one of the top junior college football programs in the state.

All but one of the football signees were on the defensive side of

the ball, which was arguably one of the Wildcatsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; strong suits while advancing to the region final of the playoffs in 2015.

The list on the right also includes another soccer signing and

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FOOTBALL:

Mike Carrillo, Trinity Valley Community College Tevan McAdams, Trinity Valley Community College Dharius Timmons, Oklahoma Panhandle State Chadwick Hickson, Oklahoma Panhandle State Cameron Wax, Southeastern Oklahoma State PJ Broussard, East Texas Baptist

BLANTON Academic Winners Blanton PTA Reflections Winners and Participants

VOLLEYBALL:

Tabitha Spray, Arkansas Tech

GIRLS SOCCER:

Ashleigh Lyons, University of North Texas

BOYS SOCCER: Billy Burford, Dallas Baptist

GOLF:

Connor Ross, Incarnate Word

Photos courtesy of Katie Messerle, PTA President Blanton Elementary

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January 22nd - Blanton Elementary PTA

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Lantana State Farm Agent – Resident

SEEKS HOA BOARD SEAT by Sarah Bays

board operates. We have been attending every meeting and involved for a while now.

Bridges also serves on the Water District

Safety Committee, is president of the Argyle Chamber of Commerce, and has donated time

and money to local school events and youth sports teams.

The current board of directors includes three

employees of Forestar Group and one member is Tara Boswell, Lantana’s sales manager, who has lived in the community for 11 years.

antana, the master planned community set on a hill just west of Flower Mound and Highland Village, has grown to the size that it now needs a resident to hold a seat on its HOA board. Jim Bridges is one of 14 residents

who

their

have hat

thrown

the

ring. His spirit of

volunteerism

charity

his

and

evident

devotion

Lantana happenings.

“I have been on the

for the past year,” he said. “The

purpose of the advisory board was to have a few residents learn

how the system works and what is going on.

“I, along with two other neighbors,

“My life’s work revolves around helping

people protect what is important and realizing dreams,” he said. “I meet with so many of you in Lantana every day. During those meetings a

lot of the time spent is about you, your family, your home and this community. I feel I a great pulse on what is important to everyone by the very nature of what I do every single day. This

“I would be honored to serve if elected. I am asking you for your vote.”

HOA advisory board

wonderful

The State Farm Insurance agent cares about

Lantana and wants to give back.

Melody

Gscheidle and Kharl Mena, are

already up to speed on how the

“I

is a natural extension of what I currently do.”

Vote for Bridges on Feb. 23 at

6 p.m. at Harpool Middle School. Nominees will also be taken from

the floor during the election, so if you attend in person, you can suggest a name while you’re there.

would

honored

serve

elected. I am asking you for your vote. Like

I said earlier we have several great candidates ... and I am thrilled to see so many running.”

If you can’t make it to the ballot box, you

can also vote online at www.lantanalive.

com. Biographies of the candidates are also posted there for reference. Call LCA Manager Mark Norton at 940.728.1660 or email mnorton@insightam.com with questions.

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helping with funeral expenses. You can donate at

http://www.missionmoms.org/#!donate/

c1ghi. Sources say the family of Corey West did not have insurance to cover a funeral.

A GoFundMe page has also been set up

to help with final expenses at https://www.

SUPPORT

gofundme.com/coreywest. So far $16,329 has

by Sarah Bays

Zavala, Denton ISD spokesman. “We also had

AFTER DEATH OF BASKETBALL PLAYER

ocals are banding together to help the family of a Guyer High School student whose life was tragically cut short last month. Corey West, a sophomore who played

it happened about 7:30 p.m. at the crossing of Loop 288 and McKinney Avenue when a Jeep, traveling southbound in

the far right lane, struck him.

The students were walking

JV basketball, was walking to a 7-11 with a

east to west.

was hit by a car. Denton Police reported that

served food to the family and are

McMath Middle School student when he

Mission Moms of Lantana

been raised on that page.

School counselors were available at Guyer

High in the days after West’s death.

“We had additional counseling staff on

hand to help our students and staff deal with the impact of Corey’s death …” said Mario extra administrators at Guyer to help

fill in when teachers and students needed to talk with counselors

in a group or if teachers needed to take a leave to gather their thoughts and/or feelings.

“The sudden loss of a

student is always tough, so

we want to reiterate to our

students and staff that we are a

family and are there for them in these

heartbreaking times.”

Friend and family posted notes on social

media in honor of West. One of them, Wildcats team captain Zach Garza, had taken

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West under his wing last year, showing him

moves and teaching him how to get a spot on the Guyer varsity team.

“I really miss him. I wish I could tell him

that I played this game for him,” Garza said in an article on the Wildcats’ website.

Around the area, other communities

reached out to show support. All of the Lake

Dallas High School basketball team wore

blue ribbons on their shoes in solidarity with Guyer. Northwest High boasted a sign at

their game, “#11 is in our (hearts).” West wore 11 on his jersey.

The South Garland basketball team sent a

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to West’s family.

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Gardening

Warmer Weather and the Outdoor Experience

veryone’s asking if we are even going to have a winter this year or not … it’s beautiful out, who cares? With the weather we are having now just get out there and enjoy!

Such a mild season is great for getting extended use out of your patio and outdoor living spaces so don’t put the furniture away just yet. If you have get it back out and sit down these 40-60-degree scenarios are perfect for hanging out around the fire pit. So many times we put off our patio, remodels or simple upgrades until the weather warms up, but with weather like this why wait until everyone is busy and contractors are going crazy? Think about getting ahead of the crowd and high seasonal prices by starting now. Here are some things to get your brain turning in the right direction: Lighting is one of the quickest ways to gain square footage, and when done right can highlight prized landscapes, trees and backyard features while not digging too deep into your wallet. Sure you definitely get what you pay for on the hardware

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itself, but with most of the industry going to a low voltage system you can save a ton by doing some reading and taking on the install on your own. Depending on the amount of lights, you’re only talking about needing a few wire nuts, the lighting kit itself, a shovel and a good eye for placement. Grill islands and bar tops create a finished and usable area whether your cooking or just hanging out. Most of the time we will widen the back splash so that it serves as a place to sit and chat or kick back and watch the game. Having a duel purpose area not only saves you money but also floor space. Keeping with a stone that matches the home or will at least accent the tones will really finish you space off nicely. Concrete/stone seat walls are another way to get some fixed vertical character into your space. It always depends on materials, but typically they will be cheaper than patio furniture and accommodate more people than individual chairs would when working with limited square footage. The seat wall will also define or finish the patio space versus just having all your edges open.

Fire pits and fireplaces are hands down some of the best options when it comes to wanting to add a destination to your outdoor space. Budget and space will steer you in the direction you need to go, but when wanting to create a place people will look forward to gathering around, you cant go wrong with either.

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Around Southern Denton County

outhern Denton County has become a menagerie road work, with some projects complete but many ongoing due to major initiatives like 35Express and the DFW Connector.

to allow commuters to bypass the intersection

The work, which is supposed to help alleviate

In the end, there will be two northbound

of Stars and Stripes Way and Grapevine Mills

Boulevard. This portion of the DFW Connector

project, including bridges over Denton Creek, should be complete by January 2017.

by Sarah Bays

Corinth Parkway After nearly a year, the new Corinth Parkway intersection is reopen underneath I-35E. The bridge over I-35E is closed as crews work on demolishing the western half of the bridge. About 128,000 motorists traverse I-35E

traffic woes, has at times led to snarls, especially

and two southbound FM 2499 main lanes.

morning and evening traffic can bottle neck

NorthGate Constructors will build a new

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening now: FM 2499

Stars and Stripes Way and Grapevine Mills

of $250 million, is the focal point of the $1.4

The cost of this one-mile-long project is

widen a 30-mile corridor of I-35E between

along FM 2499 and State Highway 121, where

These will set at 25-30 feet below grade level.

for miles.

northbound FM 2499 frontage road and the

Rebuilding of the main lanes from SH 121

to Denton Creek now has the lanes depressed

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across Lewisville Lake each day. A new, 8-lane bridge is being built about 90 feet to the west of the current bridge. This new bridge, at a cost

Blvd. intersections as well.

billion first phase of a $4.8 billion project to

$90 million.

Denton and Dallas.

two traffic lanes each way and dedicated turn

Closer to Denton. The Post Oak Drive bridge over I-35E

closed on January 15. It will be closed for about 9 months as it is demolished and

lanes each way.

In Argyle Work is moving forward on the Country

rebuilt. 35Express.org urges drivers that

Club Road Reconstruction Project. Work

because from time to time, NB and SB main

February 2017. The total cost of the project is

traffic could really back up during the work

lanes approaching the area will be closed for 15-minute increments.

Detours: NB I-35E traffic: Routed onto the

frontage road at the Post Oak Drive exit and

back on to I-35E from the entrance north of Post Oak Drive.

SB I-35E traffic: Routes onto the frontage

road at the Post Oak Drive exit and back onto

I-35E, cross

under

the

interstate

and return down the SB frontage road to WB Post Oak Drive.

In Lewisville. The FM 407 bridge over I-35E is once

again usable, with two open lanes, one in each direction. The whole intersection should be

open this summer. The new intersection will

and an additional 11-foot deceleration right turn lane at the Denton Country Club.

Additionally, there will be left and right

turn lanes at FM 1830 and a left turn lane

from FM 1830 onto Country Club Road.

began on August 3 and should be completed by

Drainage structures will also be replaced.

$6.3 million. Contractors will be upgrading the

sporadic

shoulders. There will be a 12-foot turning lane

concrete trucks can make deliveries to the area.

roadway to form two 11-foot lanes with 5-foot

Drivers should expect up to 10-minute delays

for

the

coming

weeks.

Construction crews will have to stop traffic so

HERE ARE SOME FAST FACTS ABOUT THE 35EXPRESS PROJECT: • 79.4 million-plus pounds of reinforcing steel will be used • More than 1.1 million cubic yards of earth will be excavated (that’s about half of AT&T Stadium) • The SB Lewisville Lake Bridge will be 7,798 feet long • About 900 jobs will be created for this project • The project runs through two counties and eight cities

include two Texas U-turn lanes on each end,

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PRESS RELEASE

ELECTED TO

DENTON GUYER SOPHOMORE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

uyer High School Sophomore, Saylor Snowden, was elected on January 30 as the Lieutenant Governor for the Division 8 Texas-Oklahoma District of Key Club International, a Kiwanis International Service Leadership Program for high school students for the 2016-2017 academic year. Saylor is only the second Guyer High School

student to ever be elected to a district office position within the Key Club International. She will be responsible for supervising Key Clubs at 9

high schools in North Texas/Oklahoma including

Liberty Christian, Denton, Durant, Gainesville, Sherman, Ryan, Guyer, Decatur and Krum.

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Saylor’s term begins in April and continues to

This role will be an extension of the community

service that Saylor has been engaged in for several

years. As a published author, founder and president

of “I Don’t Stand Alone,” a book series, website

and blog that Saylor has developed to help put an end to bullying, she will continue using each of

these avenues addressing the bullying behavior at

the elementary and middle school years before it has time to become a learned behavior.

Saylor’s thought is to approach bullying in

a different way by treating the cause of bullying

rather than the symptoms, when it is too late and the damage has been done.

As a member of the district board, Saylor

April 2017. Her duties will include visiting clubs,

will

the district’s club officers for communication and

attended by thousands of students from across

holding monthly president’s council meetings with training, attending district board meetings, serving

on district committees, encouraging service through

planning and implementing a divisional project,

attending

the

district

convention

in April, a student planned and led event Texas and Oklahoma, as well as, several other scheduled events.

Key Club International, a service leadership

publishing monthly newsletters and serving as a

program of Kiwanis International, is the oldest

“I am very excited and honored to be elected

students and gives its members opportunities

liaison between the local clubs and the district.

to the position but more importantly I am so

thankful to be joining a group that puts community

service first and focuses on making the world a

better place,” Saylor said.

and largest service program for high school to provide service, build character and develop leadership skills.

For more information, visit www.keyclub.org or

call 1.800.549.2647.

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REALTOR ROULETTE:

Getting the Most Out of Home Buying. by Tisha White

FW is growing quickly. New companies are moving to our area at an unprecedented rate. Homebuilders are gearing up to keep pace with all of the new jobs coming to our area, although they aren’t yet building fast enough to keep pace with the job growth.

According to Builder Magazine, Dallas / Fort Worth was the second best market in the U.S. for new build homes in 2015. So much growth means you have a wide variety of options, which is fantastic and, at times, a bit overwhelming. Home buyers need help sifting through those options. Most people easily see the value in engaging a licensed Realtor to sell their home. On average, homes with a Realtor sell for 7 percent higher than those sold by homeowners. However, some people wonder if they should use a Realtor when buying a new build. Speaking from personal (and now professional) experience, a Realtor can make all the difference. My husband, Brian, and I have built 5 homes together (and we’re still married.) We didn’t use a Realtor for two of them and lost money on both when we sold. We used a Realtor for the other two and made a nice return on the ultimate sale. Our goal is to help clients find the right home and maximize their return while doing it.

Here are some PROS and CONS of working with a Realtor: PROS • NEIGHBORHOOD KNOWLEDGE When you start your search, you’ll want to know amenities, features and the like for areas you’re looking at. Just as important, you’ll want to know of planned developments that are still in the works, whether new construction or commercial project, or pending road projects near by. • MARKET KNOWLEDGE What are homes in the neighborhood selling for? How much are other home

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buyers spending on upgrades? Which upgrades/features provide the best return? What months provide the best return? It’s a little known fact that one day of the week consistently has offers accepted for 2 percent lower. • CONTRACT HELP Most people focus on the purchase price as the term negotiated. Once the big number is agreed, there are still many other terms and conditions that can make or break a home’s affordability. Bring someone that can help you through the entire negotiation, before, during and after. • IT’S IN THE BUDGET Many builders now pay Realtor’s fees out of their marketing budget, totally separate from the home price negotiation. Rather than costing you money in the negotiation process, it may very well save you money in a variety of places. Realtors also have a network of quality mortgage professionals. The right financing partner can save you money for the next 30 years. • VOLUME DISCOUNT Many people looking to build a new house also have to sell the house they’re living in.

Quite a few Realtors provide a flexible fee

structure for clients working with them on

both homes. Make your move work for you! • IT’S MORE FUN

Working through the process with an

expert advisor is more fun, at least working with me is!

CONS

The con is what I call the “thrill of the chase.”

Some buyers believe they can beat the system and

negotiate a better deal themselves, convincing

a builder to give them the full Realtor’s fee discount. Every year, people flock to Las Vegas in hopes of beating the house. Vegas didn’t get built

by the house losing consistently. The builder is represented in the negotiation. Shouldn’t you be?

I’d love to make your next move a smooth one,

filled with fun and financial success. If you’re

considering building a house, whether your first or 15th, give me call to talk through the best

neighborhood and builder options. We’ll help

you get the most for your money and we’ll have fun doing it. You can reach me at 512.695.6042 or Tisha@WhiteRealty.Net.

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DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE th

E.P. Rayzor Elementary 7 Annual

Candy Land Ball

February 5, 2016

Continued on page 48

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DIVORCE Attorney Charla Bradshaw on Emotion,

FEAR

REALITY by Steve Gamel

harla

Bradshaw

doesn’t

need

reminders of how difficult divorce can be on a family. The Denton native has been an attorney for more

than 23 years, and in that time has worked her share of bitterly contested cases as well as those unfortunate ones where only one spouse wanted the marriage to end. Simply

put,

divorce

brings

about

emotional time for everyone, and there are sure to be endless questions and fears. But not one case Bradshaw takes on begins or ends with her clients feeling alone or afraid. That’s because they have the right lawyer – and friend – in their corner to guide them every step of the way. “I want them to think, ‘I was represented to the fullest, and now that it’s over, I have more resources to help me,’” said Bradshaw, who is the managing shareholder of KoonsFuller Family Law’s Denton office. “I don’t finish someone’s case and it’s, see ya later. People need to be able to come out of a firestorm the best they can. It’s extremely satisfying to know I brought someone through that difficult time and helped them with their future.”

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Bradshaw is known for summarizing some of the most difficult cases, both locally and internationally, and her vast experience in family law has made her a clear choice as an expert for speeches, television and radio stations looking to discuss divorce-related matters. She’s also very much that local girl from down the street who after all these years still prides herself on being a servant to the community in which she lives and works. We are pretty sure Charla could practice anywhere in the world and be successful, but she chooses to stay right here in Denton County, where her and her husband-and Republican candidate for Texas House District 64-Rick Hagen, both work and live. That’s why people feel an instant comfort level when working with her and the team at KoonsFuller, which has built its own solid reputation as the largest family law firm in the Southwest. Yet bringing a person, or an entire family, through a divorce storm is not easy. Divorcing spouses or those contemplating it often struggle to take those first difficult steps. They hear horror stories from family members and friends who have gone through it, or they read about nasty litigation online, in the papers, or on television, and believe those exact circumstances will play out when it’s their turn in the courtroom. Questions such as, “What will happen to my house?” or “How will I support myself ?” consume their lives. And if there are children involved, there will be a different set of hesitations and obstacles to overcome. So how do we slay those fears? Bradshaw says the biggest thing people need to realize is that no case is the same. In fact, they couldn’t be more different. What you see in the news has nothing to do with the specifics of your case, and most of the guidance you could get from a non-attorney is unrealistic or misguided. With that said, the first step – even if you aren’t sure what your next move is – is to consult with an attorney. “People will hesitate because of the fear of the unknown, but it’s so much better to seek answers from a lawyer than someone else,” Bradshaw said. “Even if you don’t end up filing, it’s a very wise first step because you have a chance to talk things through and learn ways to protect yourself.”

Bradshaw added, “The goal of a family lawyer should never be to tell people they need to get a divorce.” But taking preventative measures helps, and they include keeping a detailed checklist of events and evidence – such as posts on social media, pictures, videos, etc. – that may be beneficial in a court case. An attorney can think of things most clients wouldn’t. To that end, Bradshaw takes the title of “family lawyer” to a whole new level. Most people wouldn’t know this, but after graduating from Denton High School in 1980, she got her undergraduate degree from Texas Women’s University where she also worked on her masters in marriage and family therapy. Charla completed all her masters’ coursework with the exception of her thesis because she opted to go to law school instead. Her decision to switch careers wasn’t made lightly. She had been accepted into the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University and wanted to see that through after working as a paralegal temp at a family law firm in Houston. But having that marriage and family therapy knowledge allowed her to approach her legal career differently. “I think it’s a very good thing when a lawyer understands the dynamics of a family relationship, and I feel like that knowledge helps me in this job almost as much as anything I learned in law school,” Bradshaw said. “Divorce is personal, and you learn a lot about the family and their kids. I’m able to make suggestions most people don’t think of. They think the next step is litigation, but it’s not. It’s best to offer alternatives first.” One of the first things Bradshaw said she does when she sits with a prospective client is to try to understand why the marriage broke down in the first place and if either spouse tried counseling sessions or explored other possibilities. Bradshaw said one of the best parts of her job is that there are thousands of ways she can help her clients, and her resources are limitless. Since no divorce case is the same, there are so many factors that come into play, such as property, children, paternity and pre/post nuptial agreements. It’s important to have someone representing you that will look out for your best interests first.

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“...most of the guidance you could get from a non-attorney is unrealistic and misguided.”

“This is the finalization of a relationship and it will affect the family and the kids. Life will look completely different afterward, so before someone throws in the towel, I personally want to know all that they did to try to help the situation. And I want to know if they are emotionally ready,” Bradshaw said. “I have referred couples to marriage counselors first. Even if it doesn’t work, at least I’ve tried.” Bradshaw said there are lesser-known options out there that need to be explored more often. Options like collaborative law help to keep certain family cases out of the court system. And even when the divorce process is over, Bradshaw said she helps clients with everything from career design to future counseling, finding ways to protect themselves and their children, and other post divorce matters. “My clients are placing the most important part of their lives in my hands, so they need to feel like they can talk to me about anything,” Bradshaw said. “It’s important to me that their needs are always being met.” And that they know there is life after divorce.

Charla Bradshaw has been practicing family law for more than 23 years and is co-author of the book Protecting Your Assets From a Texas Divorce.

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Teaching Character TO YOUNG CHILDREN

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very parent wants their child to develop traits such as compassion, generosity and kindness, but just like math and reading skills, the traits associated with good character must be nurtured and developed over time. The earlier these softer skills are fostered in young children, the more likely they are to be successful in school and later in life. Research shows that from birth to age 5, the brain develops more rapidly than at any other time in life. Nurturing the development of compassion, independence and resilience during these years is just as crucial as setting the stage for other proficiencies. According to the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child states, “The early years lay the foundation for a wide range of later developmental outcomes that really matter – self-confidence and sound mental health, motivation to learn and achievement in school and later in life.” When teaching your little one something as intangible as character, it’s important to provide hands-on learning opportunities and to reinforce those lessons in a variety of ways. Here are some tips: Build an understanding of different traits. Even at a young age, children begin to build their understanding of important character traits, such as generosity, respect and gratitude. When reading with your child, take the opportunity to discuss positive traits that the characters possess and apply it to real-life experiences. Introduce important life skills. Children are never too young to begin learning essential life skills, such as manners, safety and caring for the environment. Have your child take care of his very own plant. This fun task will promote responsibility while also teaching the importance of caring for the world around him. Make time for hands-on learning. Children get most excited about giving back when they

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are able to experience it firsthand. Introduce your child to helping those in need by starting

small in your community. Whether it’s helping

rake leaves in a neighbor’s yard, collecting coats

for a clothing drive or making cards for the local nursing home, it’s heartwarming to see your

teach your children about character is to lead by example and demonstrate those important soft skills, which they will learn to imitate over time.

child begin to understand the huge impact a simple project can have.

Remember, young children learn through

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IN AND AROUND LANTANA by Sarah Bays

ocal schools are making the grade when it comes to drawing home buyers into the Lantana, Flower Mound and Highland Village areas.

THE TOP 30 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS INCLUDE:

THE TOP 15 MIDDLE SCHOOLS INCLUDE:

In Flower Mound

Let us count the reasons why …

#1 Wellington Elementary

In Flower Mound

#8 Liberty Elementary

There’s Harpool Middle, with its amazing band; E.P. Rayzor and its outstanding library; Blanton with its Math-o-Ween and Math Night events; and Adkins with its green veggie truck initiative. For high schoolers, Guyer’s Wildcats put up a mean season on the gridiron and offers state-of-the-art science, math and technology AP classes. And the community and family support just further enriches the academic atmosphere of the Lantana area. It’s easy to spot this groundswell of goodwill on any given Friday night during football season. Stadiums are filled with cheering fans and football fathers line the end zones filming their sons’ highlight reels. Schools in Flower Mound and Highland Village also score high anecdotally, with much the same inspiration. Award-winning teachers and coaches pair with knockout sports and extracurricular activities to give each lair of learning its own flair. It’s no wonder parents want to move into the area.

#2 Bridlewood Elementary

#10 Old Settlers Elementary #15 Bluebonnet Elementary

#17 Garden Ridge Elementary #18 Forest Vista Elementary

#19 Flower Mound Elementary #26 Donald Elementary

#28 Timber Creek Elementary #30 Prairie Trail Elementary In Lantana

#20 EP Rayzor Elementary #25 Blanton Elementary In Highland Village

#13 Mcauliffe Elementary #14 Heritage Elementary

#2 Clayton Downing Middle

#5 Forestwood Middle

#3 McKamy Middle

#8 Shadown Ridge Middle

#11 Lamar Middle In Highland Village

#7 Briarhill Middle

THE TOP 10 HIGH SCHOOLS INCLUDE: In Flower Mound

#1 Flower Mound High #2 Marcus High

In Denton

#8 Guyer High

Data courtesy of http://blog.cruvita.com/top-10high-schools-in-denton-county-texas/

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Life Coaching

What Kind of

BUSINESS are You

RUNNING? by Art Locke

f you’re in business for yourself, whether you employ people or run a home-based business solo, it’s important to answer the question, “What kind of business are you?”

offer for it and move on to the next business

This isn’t a question about the industry

you’re in, or your legal entity. It’s about your fundamental purpose in running the business

“life-style”

business,

meaning its principal purpose is to fund your

lifestyle,

from

paying bills to helping you

afford

tuition, vacations, etc. The second kind is

an “entrepreneurial” business, meaning that

you’d sell it in a heart-beat if you got a good

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Lifestyle businesses exist to maximize the cash they generate for the owner. In this scenario

investments in the business are minimized, costs are kept low, debt is avoided and the

business will be structured to easily dissolve it when the owner no longer needs or wants to

run it. Contrast that with an entrepreneurial business where the goal is to maximize the

valuation of the business in hope of a sale.

company logo emblazoned across a sleek,

able to demonstrate sufficient business

own personal involvement in the day-to-day

solid growth in sales and profits, mastery of

glass high-rise – whose life far outlives your

structure, processes, standards, a history of

running of the business.

customer account management, compliance

Why does this matter?

Because what

with your business, should be aligned with

depending on which of the three businesses you

“Their answer dictates their leadership focus and priorities and determines what their time and money is invested in...”

college

running each of these types of businesses?

command a fair price, the owner has to be

your long-term objective. It matters because,

The first kind is a

What are the practical implications of

last, there is the “legacy” business– think

There are three kinds of businesses, and

these three categories.

and money today.

To survive a buyer’s due diligence and to

you do this year, this quarter or this month,

every for profit business fits into one of

you know how to wisely invest your time

And

opportunity without looking back.

and what you and your family hope to get out of it.

understanding your “end in mind” so that

think

you’re

running, it will alter what you invest in

and how you manage it.

Stephen Covey,

in his landmark book The of

Seven

Highly

Habits

Effective

People, identified a key habit: “Begin with the End in Mind.”

Understanding what

business you’re in is a terrific example of

to legal, regulatory and HR mandates and the existence of a skilled, well-motivated team.

A “legacy” business is concerned with

all of the same structural issues as an “entrepreneurial”

business,

but

also

highly committed to succession planning. Who is on the bench and being groomed

to take over the reins when the founder is ready to retire? That’s a key decision that has

enormous ramifications for the company, employees and customers.

This is why one of the first questions I ask

my clients is, “What business are you in?” Their answer dictates their leadership focus and priorities and determines what their time and money is invested in, and why.

WHAT BUSINESS ARE YOU IN?

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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.

LantanaRESIDENT

So while carrying around those little magic bottles of germ killer can be better than nothing, always try to wash with soap and water. I know, easier said than done. Every caregiver knows that when the vomit is flying, it is almost impossible to rein in all of the splatter, especially when it’s coming from more than one child. So simply commit to do your best. Change the sheets and clean up areas of vomit immediately and wash aggressively after carrying or supporting your child. Wash surfaces immediately, use hot water for the wash, and use high heat in the dryer. Consider using a dilute bleach solution to clean hard surfaces. 42 | LANTANA LIVING | FEBRUARY 2016

With a typical gastroenteritis, vomiting doesn’t usually exceed 24 hours. Occasionally it can. Many kids don’t follow the rules. Vomiting is most often the first sign of a stomach bug in children, and children tend to vomit more than adults. With most viruses that cause the “stomach flu,” as the infection moves through the stomach and intestines, vomiting stops after about 24 hours. But not always. If you advance liquids too quickly or children eat more solids than they are ready for, even if the first meal is 1 to 2 days into eating again, they may begin vomiting again. If this happens you have to start back at ground zero with clear liquids and advance slowly. If vomiting is worsening after 24 hours of small sips and bland foods, contact your doctor. Children rarely need medication when recovering from gastroenteritis. Although some anti-nausea drugs are available for use in children, most children don’t need prescription medications. Talk with your child’s pediatrician if you feel your child is vomiting longer than 24 hours or becoming

dehydrated. Remember that vomiting and diarrhea are a protection reaction of your child’s body to clear infection. Diarrhea usually follows the vomiting and can last for days. Even so, our children’s resilience will long astonish us. Protect their skin from rashes and sores, keep them hydrated, avoid sugary foods and beverages, and consider cutting out all dairy until all issues have resolved for 5-7 days. THIS TOO SHALL PASS.

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trends are for people who don’t know what they

like. If you like it, it will always be in style. Use more fluid pieces for the “trendy” applications if you want to be trending. Pillows, accessories even paint can throw a splash of trend around

with out being too expensive to change when

you tire of it or it’s replaced by the next trend. A lot of people follow trends whether in fashion or in home decor and as with fashion they

continually have to change their interior spaces

to have the latest trend. Others will follow a

trend but are afraid of color and can’t pull it

together, so their spaces end up void of color. It is okay to have neutral colors on the staple

pieces, that way you can change out the pops of

color in the room. Starting from scratch or just

here do trends come from? In junior high the cool kids led the way when it came to trends. Those trends were captured forever in the pages of school yearbooks and family photo albums. Sweatshirt sales soared in the 80s after the

movie Flash Dance was released and the dancer

wore a cut neck sweatshirt and everybody had to have one along with the leg warmers, it was a huge trend!

We let so many things influence us but when

it comes to interior decor who sets the trends?

Seriously don’t you really wonder sometimes, “what were they thinking??”

The yearly paint trend is chosen by a group of

people around a table who discuss several things

including fashion, pop culture, technology, music, travel, and even weather. They begin

their world -wide search of trends in January

each year and by the time spring rolls around, the color experts have culled their favorite hues

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and Pantone hosts a secret two-day meeting where everyone presents their top choice. They debate until a decision is reached and the new color trend for the year is chosen. Last year’s

Pantone color of the year was Marsala. How much of that did you see?? I would dare to say, not much. Instead of

people being led around

by an attempted trend, we made decisions on our own

and the majority said no to Marsala. When it comes to

decorating

always

plead “independence from

trends.” When asked about

the latest trend, we respond

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A well-cared-for piece of furniture can last

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Other students made who made the

Rayzor Elementary Leading Speedway Reading Contest

Overall Top 10: K-2 were Richard Kim, Karina Singh, Olivia Temer, Allyson Delloro,

E.P. Rayzor Elementary is rounding Turn

2 of Texas Motor Speedway’s “Speeding to Read” competition.

The entire student body met pre-set reading

goals in the second of four scoring periods to maintain their lead over 10 other Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex schools participating.

Rayzor won the last “Speeding to Read”

tournament, and plans to defend that title

well, with 100 percent of its 533 students K-5 reaching their most recent goals.

Jayden Singh, Constanza Lopez, Ivanna Matthews, Ashley Crouch, Kurt Dakin and

London Fry. Winners for the grades 3-5

category were: Noah Temer; Madeline Mortl; Matthew Kwon; Grave Weimer; Daniel Kim and Brock Holton.

Guyer Cheer Tryout Meeting Planned If you’re interested in trying out for Guyer

High School cheerleading or to be the school

Student Richard Kim won the Turn 2

mascot, there is a mandatory meeting from

Noah Temer was the overall 3rd-5th leader

Hall. Parents and students trying out must

leader.

6-7 p.m. on February 22 in the GHS Lecture

in the Speeding to Read contest with Texas

attend. You must also return your information

Kinder-2nd

overall

Motor Speedway.

competition

packets at the meeting.

run on April 9 is now open. All proceeds from the event benefit the program.

The race is about 2 miles long and happens at

South Lakes Park, 556 Hobson Lane in Denton. Participants will run through color sprayers

throughout the course to end the event with more colors than when they started. Runners are

encouraged to wear a white shirt to show off the many paint colors.

Early registration lasts until March 29 and

costs $25 plus a transaction fee. After that, registration is $35 plus the transaction fee. Early registrants are guaranteed a race bib, color packet and t-shirt.

Proceeds to toward scholarships for graduating

seniors, program travel and other expenses incurred by the district’s FFA chapter.

Check in for the race is at 10 a.m. and the run

begins at 10:30 a.m. Registration materials can be picked up at the event.

Call Shelby Weldon at 940-369-2061 or email

sweldon@dentonisd.org.

Harpool Middle Basketball Win Championships

LantanaRESIDENT

The Harpool Middle School seventh grade

girls won a championship against Southlake

Carroll early in January. The 8th graders

won the consolation championship against Northwest Medlin.

Guyer Student’s Music Advances to State Level Guyer student Eli Agawu wrote a musical

composition called “Believe,” which has advanced on to the state level for the PTA Reflections Contest. Almost 60,000 students participate in

the program each year and less than 3 percent move on to the Texas PTA level.

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south, Whitmore Road to the east and FM 1830 to the west.

TOYOTA RETREAT

CENTER COMING TO

DENTON COUNTY

The company plans to shoehorn a corporate

complex to serve as a retreat center at this location, very close to Argyle and Lantana

borders. Right now, according to Zillow.com, the land is now home to a 7-bedroom, 10.5 bath, 12,205-square-foot house on 50 acres.

“The area was chosen because of its

proximity to our new Plano offices,” said

Aaron Fowles, spokesman for Toyota North America. “It is in a country/secluded area.”

The property, on Hilltop Road, also includes

a saltwater pool, a 3-bedroom guest house, a manager’s home, a show horse barn and additional barn, a round pen and a 20-acre hay pasture. There is also a large Kiser riding

by Sarah Bays

arena, stocked lakes, a professional zip line, a tree house and a trolley car.

“The property will keel many of the existing

ost of us know that Toyota is moving into Plano with a 100-acre spread bringing between 4,000 and 5,000 jobs to the area.

What locals may not know is that the company is also moving itself into a narrow swath of

unincorporated Denton County bordered by E. Hickory Hill Road on the north, FM 407 to the

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structures, and is being improved to include

some additional lodging, horses and other farm animals, a fishing pond, a museum garage, a vehicle check course and a Japaneseinspired garden,” Fowles said.

Although unable to disclose the cost of the

project, Fowles said it should be complete by early 2017.

Argyle resident Sarah Davee and some

of her neighbors said they would rather see this retreat center move in than another housing development.

“We are growing so fast and our schools

and roads are very crowded,” she said. “Traffic

sure once those corporate folks figure out

what a nice little town we have they might decide they want to move here too: so once again an impact on our growth and schools.”

Events held at the Toyota property will be

enclosed within it, Fowles said. There will be a permanent caretaker living on site for upkeep and security.

“We don’t anticipate any significant increase

and car accidents on 377 and even 1830 have

in traffic to the area,” he said. “When

years. Also, if they are considering erecting a

would look to local suppliers (event

increased exponentially over the past few

sound wall it does make me curious as to how loud it will actually be. We live just a mile or so from there as the crow flies so if it sounds like the speedway at 10 p.m. then I’m sure there will be lots of

people not too happy about that.

“Another residential

holding an event at the property, we planners, caterers, etc.) as our first choice if those services are necessary.

“...Neighbors said they would rather see this retreat center move in than another housing development.”

development with a

‘from the 200’s’ sign out front would be most

unwelcome but a corporate retreat center

sounds okay for the most part. Though I’m

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FLOWER MOUND

GETS FRISKY

First Dog Park Opens in Town

he Town of Flower Mound christened its newest park late last month, dubbing it The Hound Mound. This new place for pups to play is the town’s first dog park, and it’s located at Heritage Park at 1200 Garden Ridge Boulevard.

Dogs (and owners) of all kinds turned out for the partial grand opening, complete with a doggie bone cake and doggie bags filled with goodies. The dog park has been in the works for a while, and on October 19, the town council approved the name “Hound Mound.” Weather has caused some delays in construction of the 5-acre park, including the establishment of sod. Because of this, portions of it will not be open until spring. There are separate spaces for small and large dogs to play, along with shade, hybrid Bermuda turf, irrigation, seating areas with water fountains, trash bins, pet waste stations, a pet rinse area, landscaping and 40 parking spaces.

The small dog area is limited to dogs weighing 30 pounds or less. Dogs must have current ID tags and owners must be able to show current vaccination and registration information. Dogs must be at least 4 months old in order to visit The Hound Mound. Water is available inside the park, and visitors aren’t allowed to bring food or drink to the park with them. Here are a few safety and etiquette tips: • Make sure your dog is up to date on his vaccines • Treat your dog with anti-flea and tick medicine

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by Sarah Bays

• Make sure your dog is trained and socialized • Have a clear exit strategy in case of an emergency The town suggests making a dog park kit: • First aid • Waste disposal bags • Toys (frisbees and tennis balls are allowed) • Towel or large blanket. You need to make sure that you’re supervising your dog, staying alert. Know your vet’s phone number and that of the closest emergency animal hospital. The Hound Mound is open from 7 a.m. to dusk but is closed on Wednesdays for maintenance. Read all the rules and learn Hound Mound etiquette at www.flower-mound.com/dogpark.

DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE th

E.P. Rayzor Elementary 7 Annual

Candy Land Ball Continued from page 30

Photos courtesy of Kathryn Flores & Annette Rogge

measured in number of days but in the amount of goals achieved. “Recovery is not a light switch fix … it’s a

lifetime focus,” he said. “It can be like a cancer

orld A

that will never have a remission date … That’s the power of addiction; that’s the power of mental health issues.”

“What we offer here is individualized

treatment,” Slaton said, adding that while

IN THE

success rates can be subjective for what facilities

WOODS by Sarah Bays

Argyle Addiction Center Offers Repose

ways of determining how many clients feel healthy again.

Follow-up surveys are done 30, 180 and 360

days post treatment.

“We have found that people who complete

treatment at Santé, close to 90 percent are still

hen the voices of addiction try to drown out all hope of healing, there is a voice that speaks just soft enough to be heard by the heart. A safe place in Argyle is the echo chamber of hope for those dying to reach a lifeline from the addictions that have threatened their very lives.

the best treatment possible for addictions and

sober after one year,” Slaton said.

COO and an Argyle resident. “They wanted to

that you can definitely fight and have a long,

on everything holistically.”

in the effort to fight for your recovery.”

attended UNT, where he also had an internship

option to work with people financially in any way

The Santé Center was founded 20 years

people, even those who live nearby, don’t know

“Our goal with the financial piece is to rule

mental health issues,” said Sam Slaton, Santé’s have a treatment center where people could work Slaton grew up in Highland Village and

“There’s no cure for addiction. It’s a battle

meaningful, joy-filled life if you’re willing to put Santé is a private pay facility that has the

role at the Santé Center. He said a lot of

that they can.

ago by Deb and Rip Corley, siblings from

the center exists.

people into treatment, not rule them out of it,”

how managed care in traditional hospitals

growing and recognizing what Santé offers,” he

North

Texas

who

were

frustrated

with

was dictating some of the treatment for recovering addicts.

within

the

mental health addiction field,

medical

from

outpatient

sub-acute

detox

said. “When I first started no one knew what it was. The word is spreading about who we serve.

anything negative about

“Being in a tranquil environment where people can disconnect … where it can be calm and soothing.”

variety of levels of care provided

“The town and community of Argyle is

Slaton has never heard

The center offers a

Intensive outpatient and transitional living

opportunities are also available. Those in the

transitional living program were formerly in

primary treatment and are now in the outpatient program but are living off-campus in one of

either side.

remote

locale,

shrouded in nature and

away from the business of the world, can have a healing impact on the clients who live there.

“Environment definitely plays a big role,”

Slaton said. “Being in a tranquil environment calm and soothing.”

The Santé Center gets some walk-ins who

community-based services such as counseling

come from anywhere in North America. When

psychiatric

services

for

anyone

the community. “They [Rip and Deb] wanted to

start their own facility that people could receive

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where people can disconnect … where it can be

live in the area. Between 50 and 60 percent of

and

financial issues.

with the neighbors on

Santé’s apartments.

There is also a stand-alone clinic offering

asked a client to leave treatment because of

has positive relationships

That

have had one in the past.

The center works with several insurance

companies for client treatment and has never

Argyle. He said the center

counseling.

is mainly for clients who have a dependency or

Slaton said.

Santé being in located in

A residential program

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long with other county residents, Lantana residents can also cast their votes for Denton County elections. Although Lantana doesn’t have a dedicated government with elected officials, it does fall within Denton County Fresh Water Districts 6 & 7. Primary Election Day is March 1. Early voting is: • Feb. 16-19, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Feb. 20, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Feb. 21, 1-6 p.m. • Feb. 22-26, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Polling places can be found at www.votedenton.com/wp-content/ uploads/2016/01/EVlocsMarch16.pdf

Here’s who is running in the county races:

Travis is married to Shelley and have one college-age daughter. They live in Argyle. Tracy Murphree (R) was born and raised in Yoakum County, Texas. He attended McMurry College in Abilene where he played football and studied history and political science. Murphree became a Texas State Trooper after training in the late 80s. In 1993, he transferred to Denton County. In 1996 he worked with the Texas DPS Narcotics Service stationed in Houston. A couple years later, he was selected to be a Texas Ranger assigned to Denton County. Following the death of his wife, Murphree worked for the Denton County Sheriff ’s Office. He left law enforcement in 2015 and works for Paladin. He is a widower with four children: Caden, Collin, Emma and Conner. Denton County Chair: Kelly Sayre (R) is currently the first vice by Sarah Bays chair for political affairs for the Denton County Republican Party. He is a native Texan and lives in Corinth with his wife Becky. They have three children and five grandchildren. Lisa Hendrickson (R) is a Baton Rouge native. She lives in Lantana with her husband Jon and their children Julianna and Joshua. She is a teacher at the collegiate level. Phyllis J. Wolper (D) is the current chair of the Denton County Democratic Party. As of now, she is running unopposed. For more elections information visit www.votedenton.com

VOTING INFORMATION for Lantana residents

Sheriff: Will Travis (incumbent) (R) was elected in 2012. He has worked as a DEA special agent, a Dallas police officer, a U.S. Coast Guard boatswains mate and a U.S. Air Force security police officer. He was born in Mississippi and attended the University of Mississippi. Some of Travis’ stated accomplishments while in office include: cracking down on human trafficking, standing against the legalization of marijuana, creating a mental health advisory board, reorganizing the jail bureau and re-establishing FCC compliance.

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FM 2499 Changes Make for Smoother Commute Changes in traffic patterns on FM 2499

just south of Flower Mound have paid off: commuters now have a pathway free of

stoplights connecting to area highways via new lowered SB lanes of FM 2499.

Part of the road is considered a portion of the

DFW Connector project. The next big step in

940-725-0432. For more information, contact

the Lantana information center. It’s located at

10185 Lantana Trail. Hours are M-F

9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday 12-6 p.m.

Lantana HOA Election Coming Up Vote for Bridges on Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. at

this project will be to open the NB FM 2499

Harpool Middle School. Lantana has grown

in March.

to the Lantana Community Association’s

main lanes, and that is expected to be finished

Area Police Warn of IRS Phone Scam

large enough that a resident needs to be elected

Board of Directors. Fourteen residents have tossed their hats into the ring. They are: • Steve Armstrong

Law enforcement around the area have seen

• Judy Arrington

According to the Flower Mound Police

• Melody Gscheidle

a spike in IRS telephone scam calls.

• Jim Bridges

Department, their agency hasn’t taken many

• Keith Medley

reports of this, they have provided the details on potential scammers:

• Kharl Mena

• Lesley Miller

Scam suspects are:

• Targeting residents and claiming to be

IRS representatives demanding payment of a bogus tax bill.

• Suspects may leave urgent voicemails using “robo-calls” or via email.

• Linda Nuber

• Vince Palmby

• William Pritchard  • Curtis Rennels

• Zindzi Robinson

• Suspects often use threats and

• Michael Trotter

• Suspects may use bogus “badge numbers”

Candidate

intimidation to obtain compliance.

• Kimberly Windle

biographies

and

an online

or fake IRS titles to sound legitimate.

ballot have been posted on the HOA website,

and/or other personal information.

mailed out.

• Suspects may have victim’s name, address, • Caller ID can be tricked to identify the caller as actual IRS agency.

lantanalive.com, and election notices will be

Residents can also by 5 p.m. on February 22.

To insure that a quorum is reached, proxies will

also be provided to allow for absentee voting.

New Neighborhood Coming to Lantana

Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting

in person, as nominations can be made from the coming

floor. The Lantana Board of Directors includes

Highland and Ryland Homes are being built

and 11-year Lantana resident, Tara Boswell,

will be available. You can put your name on

contact

There’s

new

neighborhood

to Lantana this Spring. It’s called Reata.

three employees of developer Forestar Group

on 70-foot lots. Nature and golf course lots

Lantana’s sales manager. For more information

a waiting list at the Highland Homes model: 940-241-2479 or the Standard Pacific model: 52 | LANTANA LIVING | FEBRUARY 2016

Lantana

Community

Association

Manager Mark Norton at mnorton@insightam. com or 940.728.1660.

Zika Virus Reported in Texas The Texas Department of State Health Services has reported the first case of Zika virus disease contracted in Texas, with the possibility of sexual transmission from an infected person who had recently traveled from areas where Zika is currently being transmitted. Primary transmission of all previous cases in Texas has been related to foreign travel. At this time, there have been no cases of Zika virus contracted or imported into Denton County. Zika virus is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on a person already infected with the virus. Infected mosquitoes can then spread the virus to other people through bites. The mosquitoes typically lay eggs in and near standing water in things like buckets, bowls, animal dishes, flower pots, and vases. They are aggressive daytime biters, prefer to bite people, and live indoors and outdoors near people. Around 20 percent of those bitten by a Zika virus-carrying mosquito may experience mild symptoms such as fever, rash, headache, fatigue and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The disease also has been linked to the birth defect microcephaly and other poor birth outcomes in some women infected during their pregnancy. Approximately 80 percent of those bitten by an infected mosquito will not experience any symptoms. The Denton County Health Department will conduct disease investigations of any reported cases. DCHD is recommending travel precautions to Central and South America. To prevent the spread of disease, people traveling to those areas currently affected should carefully follow steps to avoid mosquito bites while there. Residents should take the proper precautions to reduce their risk of getting Zika virus: • Drain standing water around their homes to reduce mosquito breeding grounds. Consider use of BTI briquettes (or mosquito dunks) in water that cannot be drained, such as small ponds and drinking troughs.

• Be aware of mosquitoes during times that they are active, dawn, daytime, dusk and evening hours. • Apply an insect repellent that contains DEET to exposed skin and to clothing when outdoors. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also recommends using Picaridin. • Dress in pants and long sleeves when outside and/or wear permethrintreated clothing. For more information visit the Denton County Health Department website

www.dentoncounty.com/zika.

Lantana Resident Named CEO of Senior Source Lantana resident Cortney M. Nicolato, CPHIT, has been named the new president and CEO of North Texas-based non profit The Senior Source. Nicolato replaces Molly Bogen who is retiring after 40 years. The Senior Source, a United Way provider, helps seniors at all income levels with job searches, nursing home advocacy, financial security, volunteer opportunities and counseling.

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Coaching Corner

Schedule that Truly Matters The

oday as I went through my day I wanted to shout, “Can I please just have more time?” Truth be told I was having one of those days where I honestly needed more time to get everything done that I felt the need to. Then I realized that I have been scheduling things into my day that don’t truly matter.

Here are a few examples of my list: 1) Get groceries 2) Get outfit for Joce. Why in the world do we get so caught up in scheduling things that don’t matter? Do we sometimes expect too much of ourselves? The true purpose of today’s article is a reminder to stop scheduling things that don’t enrich your life and add more of the things that do.

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by Jessica Burrows, MA, LPC, CFLE

Here are a few suggestions for revamping next week’s schedule: • Go for simple — Earlier I mentioned my crazy schedule planned. I realized that I planned to go shopping for clothes that my daughter didn’t need. I also realized that we could get by the rest of the week without another run to the grocery store. If you find yourself scheduling things you don’t really need to do, let them go. Going for simple can also mean giving up on perfection. In reality, it’s OK if my daughter wears the same outfit twice. It’s OK for us to eat tacos instead of fresh chicken. What really matters is the free time I will have for the things that do matter. • Schedule alone time — Studies suggest that we need at least an hour of alone time daily

to reflect. One of the things that I would like to commit more time to is reading self-care books that I truly enjoy. • Find an exercise you enjoy and schedule it — One thing that I have personally started doing is scheduling my exercises. I actually plan my workouts a month in advance at Pure Barre, reserve my time slots, and then put them on my calendar. Even if I don’t feel like going that day I have already committed to going and I pay a cancellation fee if I don’t attend. It has been a lifesaver for my fitness regime! • Plan a date night — Date nights matter! Date nights don’t have to be expensive. Adam and I personally enjoy driving the back roads here in Argyle and dreaming about what our next home might look like. We spend our dates dreaming about the future and reflecting on how far we have come. Jessica Burrows, MA, LPC, CFLE specializes in helping individuals struggling with anxiety, depression and self-injury. She is the owner of NextGen Counseling, PLLC. For more information regarding the services she provides please call 940.228.2171 or visit www.nextgencounseling.org.

Sidelines

Car Payments and Sports Writing:

AN EXPENSIVE COMBO

ast month I played the role of awesome husband when I bought my wife a new car. It was long overdue, and she definitely deserved it – if for nothing more than putting up with me for all these years.

That’s actually one of the big reasons

school year isn’t even over yet. I still have

lead time in the event something weird

down. Last March, I drove to Commerce

game I cover – so I give myself enough happens with my car.

Again, this is what I think about.

Perhaps I’m a bit of an odd ball, but most

glowing, by the way – while standing in

I don’t have my mileage numbers

of us sports guys are, anyway.

front of her new ride, I was nowhere to

handy, but I can tell you this past football

throwing up over the thought of having a

home in Denton to places like

be found. I was actually off to the side car payment for the first time in ages. So much for looking like a BOSS.

I’m kidding about the whole throwing

up part, but I was definitely queasy. It had been a good five or six years since we’d had a car payment or even needed to

worry about needing a new car. So now the question remains, how much longer will

my car last given my job as a sports writer and all the crazy driving I do covering

games all over this great state? I mean, who wants two car payments?

These are the things some of us

writers think about. It’s not always the statistics from a big game, or meeting

That’s a lot of wear and tear, and this

why I’m so ridiculously early for every

With that said, as the sales rep took

a photo of her – my wife was absolutely

by Steve Gamel

season alone saw me traveling from our Wylie, Rockwall, Denison, Arlington,

Waco

and

Houston. I bought my car almost 10 years ago and it already has close

to 200,000 miles on it.

Before that I buried two

cars, one that stalled on me

twice while driving out to the

during the ice storm to cover the girls regional basketball tournament, then a few months later found myself in Austin for the baseball state tournament.

I told my wife that I hope I can make

it through another school year – or two

– with my current car, and maybe I will. But I’m also bracing myself for the

possibility of having two car

“I give myself enough lead time in the event something weird happens with my car.”

old Texas Stadium in Irving for a playoff game.

an entire spring to go before things slow

payments. In the meantime, her response was priceless – and right on point.

“Well, figure it out

because this new car is

ALL mine.”

Guess that settles that.

Until next time, I’ll see you

on the sidelines.

Obviously, I rely on

cars

awful lot.

that all-important deadline. Those are

things we can control, to a certain degree. Sticking the key in the ignition and having your car just look back at you and snort isn’t ideal. Actually, it’s horrifying.

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Suit Guy:

Style

KNOW YOUR COLORS W

hen it comes to looking your best, there are a few things every man needs to know. A close shave, a trendy haircut and stylish shoes can really finish a look in ways that an outfit cannot. But that doesn’t mean men should let down

his garment guard. What a guy wears says a lot about him, from his self confidence to his level of professionalism, it’s important for men to have a keen eye when it comes to clothing.

Shopping doesn’t have to be complicated. A few

simple guidelines and rules of thumb can help every man make a few quick selections off the rack or at the tailor.

For example, these are the five suits every guys

needs in their closet:

NAVY: This is the most classic suits fabric around. A well-fitted navy suit will get you compliments

every time you wear it. And, it looks great with any

skin tone.

by Jonny Willingham

CHARCOAL: Opt for charcoal over black for everyday

wear. It can still be worn to some formal events, but

is much more versatile for work and nights out. And, it’s a much more approachable color.

LIGHT COLOR: After you’ve got the basic navy and charcoal in the closet, opt for a light gray, or

enlightened blue. You could also opt for something

on the brown spectrum if that fits your skin tone better.

PATTERNED: A glen plaid or window pane suit is great to mix in with your work suit to break out with a little flare and flash. It’s classic enough for the

office, but it will definitely get you a few more looks and comments. Why not keep things interesting?

BLACK: Save this for formal events and funerals. The

black suit/tuxedo is tough to beat when worn at the proper time, but Monday at the office isn’t a formal

event. Leave it in the closet until the moment is right, then look like a million bucks.

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Local

Ribbon Cuttings Here are some fantastic new businesses that you should pay a visit to! Remember, when you shop local you support your community and the residents that depend on your patronage.

The Chamber

Connection

Support your community by shopping local. See a full list of local businesses at the Flower Mound Chamber! 700 Parker Square Road • Flower Mound, TX 75028 972.539.0500 • www.flowermoundchamber.com

Block Advisors

The Oaks at Flower Mound

The Table

Lisa’s Resale Gone Upscale

2608 Flower Mound Rd., Suite 126 • Flower Mound, TX 75028 Contact: Rupa Amin 972.355.2635

3701 Justin Rd., Suite 150 • Flower Mound, TX 75028 Contact: Bruce Wills 970.874.1010 58 | LANTANA LIVING | FEBRUARY 2016

3281 Long Prairie Rd. • Flower Mound, TX 75022 Contact: Tommy Thomas 469.630.0800

438 Southfork Dr., Suite 650 • Lewisville, TX 75057 Contact: Lisa Key 214.425.7505

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Harpool Middle School

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by Sarah Bays

Photos of Lantana Town Center courtesy of NewQuest Properties

efore Kroger settled into Lantana Town Center, there wasn’t much of a business draw to the largely rural area surrounded by horse ranches and estates. There was quiet, a warm lull to chase away the chaos of the city. It was exactly what residents wanted, until they wanted more. Out of nowhere, over the past year, Lantana

Town Center has turned into a busy hotspot for shopping moms, ice cream-loving kids and the Lantana crowd looking to dine and shop closer to home.

And so entered Tokyo Samurai Restaurant,

Marble

Slab

Creamery,

Lantana

Nail

Since he hung up his sign, business has

adoption and rescue and food experts for all

“I live in the area and my friends and I kept

When Kroger’s opening made headlines

been steady.

saying we need an ice cream store around

last spring, locals flocked to the grocery store

filled with candy, ice cream, special cones and

dinners, to clothing, to fresh produce. Serving

here,” Walker said, standing behind a counter more candy. “It’s been going well.”

Patrons can essentially create their own

dessert. One of Walker’s latest creations looks

like Earth melted into an ice cream cup. It’s a blue-green combo oozing with cotton candy and

cool mint ice cream and marshmallows mixed in.

Customers can also buy

Spa, Terry’s Donuts, SuperCuts, Nathan

custom made cakes and

Tutoring Center.

of high-quality ice cream.

Romney DDS, Lantana Eyecare and The Wade Walker opened up his Marble Slab

Creamery shop in October. With a bar full

of ice cream flavors, an entire swath of candy

pre-packaged

also

been

approved

for

Hollywood Feed, which already boasts bright

school-age kid wants to be.

offers grooming, a self-serve dog wash, pet

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box store made shoppers only want more of

the options they see in nearby Flower Mound and Highland Village.

Not only shops, but

services are coming into

the center too. Romney

Pediatric opened

Dentistry

mid-December

with fanfare and Santa.

There is also rumor of

up the retail portion of the town center. have

as the anchor in Lantana Town Center, the big

containers

Walker’s shop has neighbors who are filling Plans

for everything from organic food to pre-made

“He expects the center to be nearly 100 percent leased by the end of this year.“

options and a choice of gourmet waffle cones, there is no way Walker’s shop isn’t where every

those burning kibble questions.

yellow signage. This popular pet boutique

a Starbucks opening up there soon, said Josh

Friedlander, of NewQuest Properties, Lantana Town Center developer. “We

are

looking

for

quality

restaurants,” Friedlander said of filling up the remaining empty spaces. “There is a strong

demand for more quality restaurant concepts

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in this area such as an Italian and Mexican

restaurant. I believe we will add those in the next year.

“In addition, I’ve received feedback that a

high-end clothing boutique would be an ideal fit for this area.”

Not a bad plan, especially for a location that

stores in The Shops at Highland Village.

Two strip center buildings are on the north

side of the Kroger at Lantana Town Center.

One building is about 9,800 square feet. Three lease spaces are designated as food establishments, which will include Dickey’s

BBQ, Dominos and Subway. Work at Dickey’s is well underway.

Friedlander said the other retail areas by

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is at least 5 miles from the closest clothing

Kroger are 80 percent leased. He expects the center to be nearly 100 percent leased by the end of this year. MedSpring Urgent Care just signed a contract late in January.

Another tenant will be Oak Creek Family

Dentist. A second adjacent building is about 4,200 square feet large.

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