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A Gift Of Life To Her Sister By Bob Weir, Contributing Writer
When Heather Hunt of Longmeadow, Mass. learned that she was an ideal liver donor to save her sister’s life, she was overjoyed. Her sister, Kristen Wolff, a 20year resident of Flower Mound, developed liver disease a few years ago. “This came on really, really fast,” said Heather. “We, like most people, didn’t know anything about liver disease. What we saw in Kristin, for a year or so before she was diagnosed, was some sort of symptom that you would think would be low blood sugar. For example, she was a little more fatigued then you’d expect her to be. I actually made her go get a blood test to see if she was pre-diabetic because of what I was noticing whenever I spent time with her. And in no time flat she had something that appeared to be a bleeding ulcer. Soon after learning about the continuous symptoms of deteriorating health, I came to Flower Mound to help. We consulted her local doctor and told him that she was having these various symptoms that we seem to be sort of chasing, and he said she was in the end stage of liver disease and needed a transplant, otherwise she would die. “Now that I understood what was happening, I could go back and check off all the boxes for liver disease,” Kristen said,
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By Dawn Cobb, Editor
Two-year-old Mia Steedley smiles with glee as she sits astride the horse slowly being walked around an arena at the Victory Therapy Center in Flower Mound. Her mother, Ashley Turner, is tearful as she describes how her daughter’s treatment during the past year has helped develop more than motor skills. “She’s growing more. She’s talking more,” Turner said. “It’s helping her more than I ever thought it would.” The toddler, who was born with a cleft in her brain, is learning how to walk – the only disability she has suffered from the birth defect. The blonde, blue-eyed girl giggles as she is guided to do exercises in the saddle as part of strengthening her body’s core muscles – a key element in helping her to strengthen her legs as she begins to walk. “They’re really great at what they do,” Turner said, adding that as she watches the foursome surround her Two-year-old Mia Steedley smiles as she sits astride a horse slowly walking daughter, she believes it takes a lot of patience and around the arena, guided by therapists and volunteers with Victory Therapy Center. commitment to do what the center does for others. See VICTORY on Page A22
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Brad Trapnell of Highland Village, owner of What’s On Tap off FM 407, enjoys bringing an assortment of local brewer’s yields to area residents.
A beer connoisseur would find What’s On Tap in Highland Village the perfect hangout. A novice would be intrigued by how much there is to learn about beer. Tucked inside the District of Highland Village development on FM 407, What’s On Tap brings an assortment of local brewers’ yields all into one location where Brad Trapnell has created a business based on a lifelong love of the yeasty beverage. A brewer himself, Brad dabbled in home brewing as he worked in the mortgage loan service industry, realizing recently that a dream could become a reality if he just sat down and drew up a business plan. “My wife and I would drive to downtown Dallas,” he said of the couple’s jaunts south to find places serving local brews. “Our thinking transformed from ‘why can’t we do that’ to ‘why don’t we do that.’ ” So he did. And what he created is a blend of brewing history mixed with local flavor from the 36 assorted beers to the hand-hewn tables from a local Flower Mound High School wood smith. A logo on the wall features a veritable history lesson on the brewing industry See TAP on Page A19
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Dog Park Coming To Area By Dawn Cobb, Editor
Southern Denton County residents will no longer have to travel to Lewisville or Denton to give their dogs some exercise. The area’s first dog park will soon be under construction after Flower Mound Town Council members in April approved a construction agreement for Heritage Park off Garden Ridge Boulevard near Spinks Road. The 5-acre park is expected to open in the October-November time period. The approved base bid was for $796,709.50 which serves as phase 2 of the park’s overall construction. The park will eventually include demonstration gardens, a park trail and an 18-hole disc course. Gloria Jones, chair of the Parks, Arts and Library Services board, said she has been part of process from the beginning from visiting other dog parks to early discussions. “We know this is going to be a great facility,” she said. A Parson Russell Terrier named Paddy was the push behind Elizabeth Covington’s desire to bring a dog park to Flower Mound several years ago. Covington, who spoke to the town council wearing a t-shirt bearing a photo
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Town, School Races On The Ballot Southern Denton County voters will go to the polls this month to decide the outcome of a number of area municipal and school board races. There will be contested elections in Bartonville, Flower Mound, Argyle ISD and Lewisville ISD. The following is a breakdown by town and school district of who is on the ballot for the May 9 municipal and school board elections: Bartonville: Three council member seats - Places 1, 3, and 5 – are up for re-election in Bartonville. Jeff Traylor, who holds the Place 1 seat, filed for re-election to his seat. Jim Foringer, a former council member who is a retired pilot, filed for election to the Place 1 seat. Clay Sams, who was appointed to the Place 3 seat in 2014, is up for election for the seat this year and has filed for re-election. Ron Robertson, who owns Robertson’s Pools, is a former mayor and council member who has filed for election to the Place 3 seat.
Jim Langford, currently serving as mayor pro tem, is up for re-election in Place 5 and has filed to regain his seat. No one has filed to challenge him in Place 5. A special election will be held to vote on a proposition for the continuation of the Bartonville Crime Control and Prevention District and the Crime Control Prevention Sales Tax for 20 years. Flower Mound: Three council member seats - Places 1, 3, and 5 – are up for grabs in Flower Mound with two seats being vacated by current council members. All three seats drew two candidates vying for each. Mike Walker, a semi-retired benefits coun-
selor who currently serves as deputy mayor pro tem, filed for re-election to his Place 1 seat. Brian Rountree, a technical instructor, filed to challenge Walker. Don McDaniel, who is self-employed and currently serves on the Flower Mound Planning and Zoning Commission, filed for election to the Place 3 seat being vacated by Mark Wise, who announced that he would not be seeking re-election to the council. Kevin Bryant, a systems administrator, is also seeking election to the Place 3 seat. Itamar Gelbman, an alternate on the Flower Mound Planning and Zoning Commission who is self-employed, filed for election to the Place 5 seat currently held by Jean Levenick. Carol Kyer, a homemaker and former president of the Lewisville ISD school board of trustees, filed for election to the Place 5 seat. The Cross Timbers Gazette hosted a televised Flower Mound Town Council Candidate Forum on April 15 at Flower Mound Town Hall. Watch the forum at www.flowermound.com, click on “Watch Meetings” and click the “Other Meetings Archive” tab. Argyle ISD: Two at-large seats on the Argyle ISD board of trustees are in play. Neither board president Eric Fields nor board vice president Spencer Jefferies filed for re-election. Candidates include: Randal McKeller, a consultant/writer; Kellye Baum, a teacher; Jeffrey Day, a physician; Keith White, a certified public accountant; Mark Miracle, an administrator; and Jennifer Timmons, an accountant. Lewisville ISD: Places 1 and 2 on the Lewisville ISD’s board of trustees are up for re-election this
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year. Three candidates are vying filed for Place 1 and there are two names on the ballot for the Place 2 seat. Kathy Duke, a Highland Village resident who works in sales, is seeking re-election to her Place 1 seat on the school board. Kronda Thimesch, who owns Green Meadows Landscaping and lives in Castle Hills, and Mary Smith, who works in the medical field, have filed for election to the Place 1 seat. Trisha Sheffield, a Lewisville-based copywriter who holds Place 2 on the board and currently serves as board president, filed for re-election to her seat on the board. Roger Myers, a Highland Village resident who works in law enforcement, filed for election to the Place 2 seat but submitted notification that he did not intend to run after the deadline to be removed from the ballot. LISD Council of PTAs sponsored a Lewisville ISD candidate forum on April 21. Watch the forum at vimeo.com/125751068 Other Areas: Although there is no contested town council race in Argyle, the Argyle Street Maintenance Sales Tax will be on the ballot as it is expiring this year. State law requires that the local option sales tax be renewed every four years. The one fourth of one percent sales tax can only be used for the maintenance and repair of Argyle’s streets and roads. The sales tax has generated an average annual revenue over the past four years (20112014) of $78,462. In Copper Canyon, former council member Dave Svatik filed to run against Charlie Nicholas. Nicholas decided to withdraw after Denton County had printed off the ballots, so Nicholas requests that no one vote for him, according to Copper Canyon Mayor Sue Tejml. Robson Ranch residents will choose either Kathleen Wazny or Amber Briggle to replace City of Denton District 3 councilman Jim Engelbrecht, who is not running again due to term limits. Voting: Early voting runs through Tuesday, May 5. Election Day is Saturday, May 9, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit www.votedenton.com or call 940-349-3200 to find your polling place.
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May 2015
Around Argyle By Peggy Krueger Mayor
As we come to the end of the school year, I want to thank the Citizens of Argyle for all the many things they do to help others. In response to the tragedies where within a week two people lost their lives during construction of the athletic facility on the Argyle High School campus. Citizens of Argyle stepped up to the plate joining forces with our churches in fund raising efforts for the families left behind. There were prayer meetings and several acts of kindness confirming Argyle as a community that we all can be proud of. Thank you to all who contributed in the many fund raisers. Our Easter egg hunt was again a huge success drawing over 1,500 people and
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gathering 624 pounds of food for the Argyle Food Bank. This was made possible with the help of the Argyle ISD and Town of Argyle’s maintenance department. A special mention and thank you to Argyle ISD’s Jim Hash and Wayne Work that joined the Town’s public works staff, Larry LaDuke and Gerry Glomski to make this a successful event! These guys started setting up on a Saturday morning at 7 a.m. and stayed to clean up until all work was done. Not only did they all work through their weekend, they are courteous, and eager to help. Thanks so much for all your work. We had a successful “Clean up Argyle” day allowing Argyle residents to bring their unwanted items to the Town Hall for proper disposal. Members of Keep Argyle Beautiful joined Republic Services in the removal of everything from old paint to furniture. KAB gave trees away as you left your trash. Don’t forget to join the fun at Shooting for the Stars on Saturday, May 9th. This is for everyone to enjoy while raising money See AROUND ARGYLE on Page A20
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Bartonville Town Update
By Jeff Traylor Councilmember, Place 1
I wanted to go over a few events happening here in Bartonville. On April 18th, we held our annual Spring Clean-Up Day. This is a great town event run solely by volunteers. Spring Clean-Up Day allows residents of Bartonville to dispose of trash, hazardous materials, metals, recyclables and many more. It’s the chance to clear out that garage or storage room, clean up the back yard or just get rid of stuff you don’t want or need. This year we had 58 homes participate and dispose of hazardous waste and approximately
100 families bring trash, donated goods, metal, trees, tires and other items. We will have total waste disposed of in a few weeks. We appreciate all the volunteers that make this happen year after year. Standing water is a problem. With all of the much needed rain we have received also come problems in the form of mosquitoes. Please look around and remove any standing water where mosquitoes may gather. For ponds, or even birdbaths, Town Hall provides our residents free mosquito dunks (rings), which kill mosquito larva. Just stop by during normal business hours. Help us to minimize mosquitoes. These recent spring rains also bring tall weeds and grass. It is the responsibility of each of us to mow our bar ditches along the roads. This helps with visibility, fire protection and it makes good neighbors. Please take a moment and keep the grass
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What’s Happening in Copper Canyon May 2015... from the desk of Mayor Sue Tejml
Dallas Morning News recognizes Copper Canyon as # SIX of 2015 Ten Most Desirable Neighborhoods in Dallas/North Texas Metroplex! Our Town recently received notice by the Dallas Morning News that it was recognized as # SIX of the 2015 “Ten Most Desirable Neighborhoods” in the Dallas-North Texas Metroplex! Did our homeowners already know that? Absolutely! Were we surprised that others also recognized our unique small town “rural atmosphere” - Yes, we were! But, happily surprised at the recognition! Look for the May 17th Dallas Morning News special 47 page edition of the Ten Most Desirable Neighborhood-Towns in the DallasNorth Texas Metroplex chosen for 2015! In 2014 the Dallas Morning News recognized the following ten communities: (1) Central Plano, (2) East Plano, (3) Frisco (east of Preston), (4) North Richardson, (5) McKinney West, (6) Frisco (north of Eldorado), (7) Frisco (southwest of the
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Upcoming May 18th, 2015 Council Meeting Swearing-In and Remembrance Dedication for the late Mayor Bill and Laura Wilkinson Please join your friends and neighbors for the swearing in of Mayor Mike Donnelly and Council-Members Dr. Ara Minassian and Steve Durbin as they begin their new 2-year term. This evening will be a very special one as the town remembers and pays tribute to former Mayor Bill Wilkinson and Laura Wilkinson. The
meeting begins at 7:00pm and all are invited to attend and take part. Double Oak Spring Clean-Up Weekend scheduled for May 22, 23, 24 Waste Management containers will be in the town hall parking lot over this weekend for Double Oak resident use. These containers are only for yard waste items such as tree limbs, bushes and other green yard waste. When full, the containers and parking lot will be closed and please ensure all material goes into the WM containers and nothing left on the ground. Discussions at Council Meetings on possible November 2015 Ballot Measures The town council has been discussing placing items on the November ballot for Double Oak citizens to vote on. The item(s) which will be on future agendas for discussion will be Local Sales Tax Options (and all related matters) and calling for an election on those measures in
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Flower Mound Town Council Message By Bryan Webb Councilmember, Place 2
When May arrives, we know election season is in full swing here in Flower Mound. This year is no different with Town Council Places 1, 3, and 5 on the ballot in addition to two Lewisville ISD School Board positions. Residents can take advantage of early voting opportunities May 2, 4 – 5 at the Municipal Court and Police Building, 4150 Kirkpatrick Lane or alternative Denton County early voting election locations. On Election Day, May 9, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters who live generally east of FM 2499 will vote at the Municipal Court and Police Building and those who reside west of FM 2499 can vote at the Flower Mound Public Library, 3030 Broadmoor Lane. As always, for more election information, please visit www.flowermound.com/elections. In April, Council approved the long-awaited dog park design plan for the upcoming five-acre dog park. The plan includes designated areas for large and small dogs, in ad-
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dition to a black vinyl coated fence, signage, turf, irrigation, benches, a water fountain, pet waste stations, and 40 parking spaces. The dog park is expected to be complete by November and will be located in Heritage Park East, at the northeast corner of Garden Ridge Boulevard and Spinks Road. Also in April, the Flower Mound Police Department announced it is now offering a designated public area to conduct online transactions. Residents who purchase and sell goods via social media such as Craigslist or Facebook can utilize the FMPD parking lot and front lobby. Both are highly-visible areas that are well-lit and under 24-hour video surveillance coverage. The Town has even added special “Online Exchange Zone” signage where these special parking spaces are located. Like you, I am grateful for all the hardworking police and fire employees who make a difference in residents’ lives every day. On May 16, we have the opportunity to express our appreciation at the community’s first Backing the Badge event. Coordinated by The Flower Mound Summit Club and the Women of Flower Mound with the help of passionate volunteers, Backing the Badge will be an all-day event. The day kicks off with a 5K fun run beginSee FM COUNCIL on Page A24
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Highland Village Update By Charlotte Wilcox Mayor
April showers bring May flowers, right? We are finally getting the rain we have needed for quite some time. While we’ve had several good downpours and periods of steady rain, we still need to be mindful of our water consumption and conserve where we can. The city has just launched a new water usage monitoring site – Eye on Water – to help our residents gauge their water usage. The site, found at www.eyeonwater.com, provides our residents with their daily meter read, a visual representation of their water usage by hour, day, month or year and a comparison of weekly and monthly usage. For those of you who are really into water conservation, the site includes the ability to view your water usage in relation to the average daily temperature, the maximum daily temperature and the daily precipitation. It’s all a little too “techie” for me, however I know we have many in our community who will use the tools provided on this site on a regular
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basis. What I do like most about the new site is the ability to receive a notification if there is a potential leak. I was surprised to learn we typically have 50-70 households per day that have some sort of water leak. By signing up to receive the leak notification these residents can address the problem, save money on their water bill and conserve water too. And of course the new site has an app available as well so you can monitor your usage on your phone or tablet. I encourage our residents to create an account and at the very least sign up to receive the leak notifications. Detailed instructions are available on the city website. We need to be conscientious and good stewards of this natural resource. This month is local election time and we should all exercise our democratic right and go vote. We cancelled our election here in Highland Village as all four seats up for election are uncontested, but we are still a polling location for the LISD election. I would like to thank our residents for their vote of confidence in the current leadership of our city. My seat as mayor was up for re-election to fill the last year of this term and my fellow council members Mike Lombardo, Fred Busche and Bill Meek were also up for re-election. See HV UPDATE on Page A24
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News From Your Neighborhood
Manager Celebrates Milestone
Lantana residents greened up at the annual Lantana Community Earth Day event on April 25. Lantana General Manager Kevin Mercer
Kevin Mercer is celebrating 15 years in his position as general manager in Lantana. Mercer left a city government job in Euless to become general manager of Denton County Fresh Water Supply District 6 and 7 and Denton County Development District 4 in 2000. He started as a building and fire inspector in Euless - beginning his career in town governance. His career path in Euless led to development services manager, where he oversaw building inspection, planning department budget and the environmental health department budget. Word of Mercer’s experience in construction and development eventually made it to Republic Property Group, the first developer of Lantana, via a mutual contact, where Mercer was hired as general manager of the water districts and development district, the position he continues to perform each day. During his tenure, he has overseen the continued residential growth of Lantana as well as the ongoing development of commercial entities along FM 407. For Mercer, Lantana – a 1,700-acre development with 3,120 homes - has been more
Sadie Keller, 7, of Lantana, who is undergoing leukemia treatments, was visited by the Pink Heals fire trucks on April 17 at the North Amenity Center. Pink Heals supports women and children suffering from cancer and other serious illnesses.
than a career. “It’s been a labor of love since I started in 2000,” he said after being honored with a cake and congratulations for his 15th anniversary at the April board meeting. “I’m looking forward to the next 15 years.”
Yard Maintenance Helps Keep Community Tidy Spring brings growth – growth of grass, trees, bushes and more. And along with the season comes yard maintenance. Mark Norton of the Lantana Community Association reminds residents to be sure and
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do their part to help their lawns look great this season. Residents are asked to keep tree limbs trimmed up to allow sunlight on the grass below and to make sure to water properly. Watering is one of the biggest factors in keeping lawns looking in tip-top shape. It is important to be educated on how often to water the grass, Norton said. Homeowners can do their part by setting up their irrigation systems, he added. Aaron Goldstein, owner of Gold Landscape Inc., which handles the mowing, edging, brush trimming, fertilizing and other basic lawn care for Lantana homeowners as part of their HOA dues, suggests residents also make sure to take additional steps to ensure their lawns are in tip-top shape. For instance, with the recent heavy rains, the quick growth spurts of everything from lawns to trees need to be maintained. For lawns, fertilizer is important as the quick growth and soaking rains can deplete the soil, Goldstein said. Also, the Lantana Community Association requires all lawns to have either St. Augustine, Bermuda or Zoysia grasses. For the trees, making sure to prune the crown cover, remove any dead limbs or leaves from last season and remove tree suckers – those small limbs sprouting from the bottom or sides of the tree trunk – are important steps to remember, Goldstein said. Residents should deadhead any perennials in their yards to allow for new blooms and add mulch around the base of new trees or floral beds. Such additional lawn and tree services, not included in the basic lawn care package, are available for purchase through Gold Landscape or any landscape company. Call Gold Landscape at 972-241-7663. Contact the Lantana Community Association at 940-728-1660. Districts Commence Salary Survey A salary survey for employees of Lantana See LANTANALINKS on Page A11
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“The board felt it was a good time to do it and to see whether we’re still in line with the market,” Mercer said. All district personnel salaries and job descriptions will be updated in the process, he added. The district is retaining the services of Evergreen Consulting, which completed the last salary survey five years ago. Mercer said the time and cost will not be as much due to the same company simply
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Fresh Water Supply District 6/7 and Development District 4 is currently underway. There are 7 full time employees and one part time employee working at the FWSD office in Bartonville Town Center with a yearly payroll of $595,000. General Manager Kevin Mercer said district board members decided to update the first salary survey completed five years ago.
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updating their figures rather than having to start from scratch. “They are simply updating an existing study,” he said. Board members are expected to see results of the updated salary survey in mid-June at a joint district meeting. Recent Police Calls March 28 - Theft - 1600 block Presley Way (Kendall) - Victim stated someone removed
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the back license plate from her vehicle. March 31 - Theft - 9100 block Witt Ln. (Fairlin) - Employee took home tools without the owner`s permission. April 1- Theft - 400 block Perkins Dr. (Magnolia) - Victim reported unauthorized charges on a credit card and items may have been taken during a theft. See LANTANALINKS on Page A15
Property Tax Valuations, Again? Once again it’s the time of year Denton county will be revaluing your property for tax purposes. The Denton County Appraisal District will be sending out what they believe will be the new 2015 tax valuations for your property. As always you should expect them to go up. Here are a few tips to follow if you feel they have overvalued your property. First, once you have received your notice you have 30 days to either go to their office and have an informal meeting, or file a written protest to the appraisal district. If you choose to go to their office in Denton they will have you speak with an appraiser to explain your position as to why you feel they are wrong. If you both agree on an amount then you’re done. Or you prefer not to go in person you can file a written protest which must contain your name (the property owner), address and or legal description along with a reason why you feel they have made a mistake. To ensure they have received the notice, you should either hand deliver or send by registered mail. The Appraisal District Office will then notify you of a time to come in and present your case to the review board. If you do decide to first have an informal meeting (I feel this is the best approach to start with) you can still request to meet with the board if you don’t like the outcome from your meeting. Just remember when meeting either informal or in front of the board, stay calm and courteous. It will get you much further than the alternative.
97 15 20 $577,000 $50,000 $325,000 $328,900 $123.43 120 96%
Secondly, be prepared, just because you think they are too high won’t get them to reduce your value. Look for mistakes that they may have made in square footage, bedroom count or anything else that may affect value. If there are no mistakes then ask a REALTOR for comparable sales in your area you think would help in your defense. Also take pictures of any areas of the property you think would support your opinion of value. If you are going before the board you have the right to ask in advance which comparables they plan to use to support their value (check with the district for deadlines for requests). I also suggest if you have the time to sit in on review board hearings prior to your actual hearing time, it would help you better understand the process before you go in for yours. The meetings are open to the public. Thirdly, if the property in question is your homestead, by state law they cannot raise the taxable value more than 10 percent in one year. Now this doesn’t mean they can’t assess it more than that, but not the taxable value. If you are on multiple acres then this cap can apply up to 10 acres. If you would like more information on your property from the County Appraisal District you can access their web site at www.dentoncad.com. Gary Kuhatschek is a real estate broker with RE/MAX Cross Country and can be reached at 972 317-9401 or garyk@rmccdfw.com.
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From the Desk of Andy Eads Denton County Commissioner, Pct. 4
Election Day May 9 Election season is here and we are approaching municipal and school board elections across the county. Early voting runs through May 5 and you can vote in any polling location. However, on Election Day - Saturday, May 9 you’ll need to vote at your polling location. Locations may vary from previous elections so be sure and check our county web site at www.votedenton.com for the most up-to-date information. Enjoy the history of Denton County Opened in 1979, the Courthouse-onthe-Square Museum is located in the historic 1896 Courthouse in downtown Denton. The museum features rotating exhibits depicting Denton County history. Visitors may walk the halls to discover the history of the settlement of Denton County, learn about their ancestors in the museum’s Research Room, and step into the historical courtroom on the second floor. Currently at the Courthouse-on-theSquare: Made in Denton County, Prom Outfits from the 1950s-1970s. In June at the Courthouse-on-theSquare: Denton County Towns: a local showcase. We will exhibit items from The Colony, Aubrey and other towns throughout the summer. At the Historical Park: The Farmers Market and Denton Community Market every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Also, a doctor’s office will be installed on the second floor of the Bayless-Selby House.
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We are now offering a White Lilacs tour that features a comparison between the fictional book and the true story of the African American neighborhood, Quakertown. TAC Honors Denton County with Gold Star Safety Award Each year, the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Risk Management Pool recognizes counties across the state for their safety efforts in promoting safety and innovative risk management programs with Safety Awards and Gold Star Awards. Gold Star Awards are given to counties with an active safety program that have met the award criteria for two consecutive years, have taken the leadership to expand on the minimum criteria requirements, and whose management or governing body exhibits support for the programs. I am proud to say that the diligence of Denton County and our dedication to workplace safety has resulted in Denton County being selected to receive a 2014 Gold Star Safety Award. Denton County health rankings In collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, County Health Rankings illustrate what we know when it comes to what is keeping people healthy or making people sick. This helps communities identify and implement solutions that make it easier for people to be healthy in their neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces. The county health rankings model measures from a variety of national data sources, including the National Center
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for Health Statistics, Mortality & Natality, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and others. The outcomes were good news for Denton County. In Overall Rank - Health Outcomes, which indicates how healthy a county is now, Denton County ranked #4 in Texas. This measures how long people live, premature deaths (before age 75), and how healthy they feel – overall, physical and mentally. In Overall Rank – Health Factors, which indicates how healthy a county will be in the future, Denton County ranked #5 in Texas. This includes health behaviors, clinical care, social and economic factors, physical environment, adult obesity, high school graduation, and social associations. Denton County Community Wildfire Protection Plan The threat of wildfire is a constant in Texas. Texas wildfires burn thousands of acres each year and become especially dangerous when wildland vegetation begins to intermix with homes. There are approximately 14,000 communities in Texas that have been identified as “at risk” for potentially devastating wildfires and it is increasingly important for local officials to plan and prepare for these wildfires. Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) are a proven strategy for reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires and protecting lives and property. Texas A&M Forest Service encourages Texas counties and communities to develop and adopt CWPPs to better prepare their region and citizens for wildfires. Planning for wildfires should take place long before a community is threatened.
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The Denton County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is a proactive approach to identifying areas in the county that have a high risk of loss of life and property from a potential wildfire. Using satellite information from the Texas Forest Service, areas of risk have been identified in the county, and local fire departments are given this information for their areas of responsibility and asked to perform a risk assessment to determine risk. Mitigation strategies are identified for the area, and the assessment is submitted to Denton County Emergency Services. When needed, the local fire department may develop a pre-fire tactical (or preattack) plan to ensure the best response to the neighborhood, should a wildfire occur. A working group consisting of local, state, and federal partners will review the CWPP process and plan to ensure the success of this effort. Once the working group is satisfied with the plan, the CWPP will be submitted to the Texas Forest Service for approval. 35Express construction update The widening of the north side of the I-35E bridge over McCormick Street started in April with nightly full intersection closures of McCormick Road for this work. Work on the southbound side of the bridge will follow once the northbound widening is complete. The frontage road between Garden Ridge Boulevard and Highland Village Road has been converted to southbound only. Northbound motorists will continue on northbound I-35E to the Lake Dallas Drive exit, travel over the South Denton Drive bridge to southbound I-35E, and
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November. Discussions to date have focused on (1) Road Maintenance and Repair; (2) Crime Control and Prevention District. There is an information box on the town website to read more on the subjects. Local Sales Tax Options are voted on by the citizens. Update: At the April 20th council meeting, there were further discussions about these business items and council voted to create the Double Oak Crime Control and Prevention District and made appointments to the DOCCPD temporary board of directors. This board will hold posted public meetings in the future and residents are welcome to attend these meetings. Most of Double Oak’s current 1% sales tax revenue is most likely generated by Double Oak residents and if the measures are placed on the November ballot, registered voters will be asked to vote yes
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or no to increasing the sales tax revenue to go towards dedicated street repair and public safety crime control and prevention district. Sales tax measures and discussions on calling for items to be placed on November ballot will continue at future council meetings so please feel free to stop in and hear discussions and ask questions. Fiscal Year 2015 – 2016 budget planning and work begins soon Budget discussions will begin in June to prepare for the next fiscal year which begins on October 1st. The current operating budget was balanced by bringing over some reserve funds from the balance sheet. Double Oak’s ad valorem property tax rate is 0.22481 per $100, which is one of the overall lowest in all of Denton County. Part of the budget planning discussions will be developing the M & O proposed budget and setting the appropriate tax rate. The town may well need to consider an increase to the ad valorem property tax rate this next fiscal year in addition to asking the residents to approve, if called for in November, the local sales tax measures election. Our town recently received another clean and very good annual audit report. Our town has very little debt and does not have any finance bond indebtedness. Double Oak primarily operates on the principle philosophy of pay as we go and keep a good sound financial reserve for emergencies, operations of the town and unexpected business items that pop up. Council welcomes residents to attend our meetings and budget workshops as we proceed preparing the next fiscal year budget. Let me finish by saying that I do believe our town needs
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additional revenue to keep it in good steady financial shape and to adequately take care of today’s municipal needs and financially prepare for the future needs of our town. “RE” Ranch Estates District 11-5 Accessory Building The Planning and Zoning Commission will be reviewing this section of our town ordinances to determine if there are any amendment recommendations to forward to town council for consideration. Please check with town hall to see when P & Z Commission meetings are scheduled. These meetings are posted public meetings. Sign Up For Code Red Alerts and Stay Informed Denton County is now providing, for all residents, the opportunity to sign up for Code Red Alerts via www.dentoncounty.com website. This is an important tool to stay informed of severe weather information and other emergencies. You should also think about having weather alerts on your smart phones and weather radios in your homes. Annual DOVFD July 4th Parade and Picnic Chief Joe Dent and members of the DOVFD are already making preparations for this wonderful annual event. They need volunteers to help set up and break down, people to help with food, drinks and games. Students in need of volunteer community service hours for school and other organizations find this is a perfect & easy way to pick up some of those required hours. Needed are items or services to auction off with all proceeds going to the fire department. You can find more information about the DOVFD and annual 4th of July parade and picnic @ www.dovfd.org.
If you wish to volunteer or donatesponsor items, please contact DOVFD Fire Station @ 972-539-7683 or Chief Joe Dent @ 972-839-1493 or Captain Kathy Heimerdinger. Remember to start getting those floats and other items ready for the parade. Let’s make this year’s event one of the biggest and best ever. There will be lots of good food, drinks, music, fun for kids and adults, and, neighbors to visit. Bonnie Howard – Recognized as 20142015 Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient Double Oak is proud to join family, friends and the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas in congratulating Bonnie Howard on her achievement. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest level of achievement in Girl Scouting. Your town is very proud of you Bonnie! Car Show May 30th in the Downing M.S. Parking Lot A “Cars & Coffee” Car Show/fundraiser will be held on Saturday, May 30th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon in the Downing M.S. parking lot and donations will be accepted. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of a new portable defibrillator for our Double Oak Police to use when responding to emergencies in the community. If you have a classic car (any shape or model) come and show it off! A minimum $10 entry donation per car is requested. Or if you don’t have a car to display, just come and enjoy the fun - and bring the whole family, and friends and neighbors too! For more information, contact organizer Kathy Maybury with the Double Oak Women’s Club at 972978-3068. Happy Mother’s Day The town extends special wishes of appreciation to all mothers, grandmothers and ladies on Mother’s Day.
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April 2 – Suspicious Incident - 8500 block Silver Leaf Cir. (Bandera) - Victim stated someone forwarded her mail to an address in Florida. April 9- Theft - 9100 block Witt Ln. (Fairlin) - Victim reported someone stole property from her garage. April 13 - Credit Card Abuse - 1400 block Presley Way (Kendall) - Victim stated someone made purchases on her J.C. Penney account. April 16 - Debit Card Abuse - 400 block Bentson Dr (Magnolia). Victim stated someone obtained his debit card information and made several unauthorized transactions. April 23 - Burglary of Vehicle - 8200 block Carter St. (Sandlin) - Victim stated someone entered his vehicle and stole items. There were 13 reports of fraudulent tax returns being filed using the victim’s social security number. Development Watch Lantana had 3,120 occupied homes as of April 24, with an estimated population of 10,140. There were 53 new home sales recorded year-to-date as of March 31, with the average new home selling for $398,564 or $129.98 per square foot. Clearing is underway within the Reata addition. The subdivision consists of 90 lots and is located north of Tanner Parkway adjacent to golf hole 16. Construction is currently scheduled to be completed in November. Builders are anticipated to be Highland Homes and Standard Pacific. Bellaire Addition Phase 3 is the final phase of Bellaire and will connect the Bellaire and Azalea subdivisions. Construction of the roads should be completed this month. Newport Homes will be the builder within the 32 lot subdivision. Garner West is under construction be-
The new 124,000 square-foot Kroger Marketplace at Lantana Town Center in Bartonville is expected to open on May 22. Other businesses joining Kroger at the shopping center include The Tutoring Center, SuperCuts, Lantana Spa and Nails, Domino’s, Terry’s Donuts, Dickey’s BBQ, Tokyo Samurai and Hibachi, an optometrist, a pediatric dentist and a general dentist.
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tween Simmons Road and the Fairlin addition. Roads should be completed in June. LionsGate Homes will be the builder in the 52 lot subdivision. A model home for LionsGate is under construction in the Garner addition on Simmons Road. Plans will be submitted this month for a 10,400 square-foot, three tenant retail strip center at the northeast corner of Simmons and FM 407 adjacent to the dry cleaners. A permit has been issued to Cooper General Contractors for the construction of a 12,000 square-foot daycare facility which will be located at 7020 FM 407, between CVS and Pizza Hut. TXDOT is installing a traffic signal at the intersection of Simmons and FM 407. The signal is anticipated to be operational by the end of this month.
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ferred to as the “Town Center”. The marketability of the residential lots is NOT an issue. Large homes on large lots or small homes on smaller, more dense lots. Whatever the size of the lots, the homes will sell in Copper Canyon! Both the acreage north and south of FM 407 are in prime school districts – Marcus High School in Lewisville ISD and Guyer High School in Denton ISD! At present, Copper Canyon has approximately 500 homes in Town. The two Developers propose an additional 436 home sites on FM 407 – or almost double the current number of homes in our Town. At present, Copper Canyon has approximately 500 homes in Town on 44.1 square miles. To put the proposed residential density by the relevant landowners and developers in perspective: North of FM 407 – 85 home sites proposed on 28 acres; south of FM 407 - 161 age-restricted home sites proposed on 34 acres and 190 home sites proposed on the adjacent 55 acres. Total proposal by the two developers is 436 home sites along FM 407 – in comparison to 500 homes on minimum one acre plus lots in our Town now. Town Attorney reiterates that currently No Town Center Landowner nor Possible Developer has a legal “Entitlement” to either Wastewater or Residential Density The final decision on both issues remains solely with the Town Council. Residential density is the key issue. It can be defined as lots per gross acre or minimum lot size per net acre. The simplest path to a decision is as follows: (1) Set the minimum percentage of “green space” for the development. (2) The developer decides the percentage of land required for roads. (3) Set the minimum square footage required for residential lots in the remaining net acreage. Example: For a 100 acre tract, require
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15% green space (15 acres) with an additional 10% in roads (10 acres). For the remaining 75 net acres, require a minimum one acre lot size (75 homes) or a minimum half acre lot size (150 homes.) An acre is 43,560 sq. ft. – a half acre is 21,780 sq. ft. The timely input of suggestions from homeowners in Copper Canyon will be much appreciated by me, our Council Members, and our P&Z Commissioners! The Joint Meeting of Council and P&Z is 7 pm Monday May 11th. Copper Canyon residents are welcome to come and express their views in person or send emails to townadministrator@coppercanyon-tx.org. Please include your name and street address in Town. Copper Canyon has no contested positions in the May 9th Municipal Elections Thanks to retiring Council Members Charlie Nicholas and Darrin Peterson! Welcome to new Council Members Bill Castleman and Dave Svatik! Both Nicholas and Peterson have increasing business responsibilities that conflict with the time that they can dedicate to being on Council. Council Member Nicholas’ decision to withdraw came after the filing deadline. So he asks that no Town resident vote for him, though his name remains on the ballot. Former Council Member Dave Svatik is automatically elected to Nicholas’ Council Position without opposition. Long time Town resident Bill Castleman is the successor to current Council Member Darrin Peterson. World War Two Artillery Shell found in Copper Canyon; Detonated by Air Force at midnight with no damage to Persons or Property. As a parent and grandparent, I am incredibly leery of midnight phone calls. Not usually good news. But this April 10th midnight call came from Code Red with my neighbor Fire Chief Mac Hohenberger’s familiar voice. He said, “DO NOT Call 911. You may or may not hear an explosion shortly.” Shortly thereafter, I did hear a loud explo-
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sion. And again our telephone rang with Code Red and Chief Hohenberger’s familiar voice: “DO NOT CALL 911. The artillery shell was detonated with no harm to persons or property.” My sleepy husband Emil was a tad irate at this point, having been twice jolted awake with our phone ringing. “Who on earth keeps calling us at midnight!” he asked. Well, I did have some advance warning. Copper Canyon had done an “administrative warrant” search that Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m. during an ordinance violation investigation. The search was for possibly hazardous material in or behind a large metal building alongside the railroad track that passes through town. There was no hazardous material apparent at this home site, but there were 50-60 old tires holding stagnant water which needed to be immediately removed. In the process of the search, our Argyle Fire District Inspector Mike Lugo noticed a two and a half foot tall artillery shell standing near the homeowner’s front door – somewhat like an 8” diameter upright decorative door stop. He noted that it had not been marked as “not-a-live” shell. The owner of the 3.5 acre site and home said he had seen the point of the shell sticking above ground and dug it up. The owner had no idea where the shell had come from. Chief Hohenberger called the Denton County bomb squad. They suggested the Fire Chief call the Air Force in Fort Worth. The Air Force’s technicians responded and x-rayed the 155mm shell. The Air Force decided to NOT carry a possibly “live” shell back through community roads to their headquarters in Fort Worth. Instead, they located vacant acreage on US Corps of Engineers land east of the horse trailer parking lot on Old Alton Road. The Air Force dug a hole in the ground, placed the old artillery shell in the hole, and detonated it with C4 explosives. No person or property was harmed in the controlled explosion. However, the blast was heard several miles away in Lantana, Highland Village, and Denton. After the blast, Air Force technicians determined that the shell did not appear to be live.
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Our Town Administrator is coordinating with the Air Force to have them come back with their sophisticated metal detecting equipment to determine if there are any other unexploded artillery shells on the 3 plus acre site. We hope not! Copper Canyon has “clean audit” again! Council follows tradition and transfers end-of-fiscal year unspent $194,169 into the Road Fund. Our Town has many successive years of “clean audits,” according to auditor Bill Spore. Town Administrator Donna Welsh said the Town underspent its annual budget by approximately $60,000. The extra funds of $134,000 were mainly attributable to a sizeable increase in building permits. The residential permits were for individual new homes being built on multi acre lots or renovations of older homes. And there was one large commercial building permit at Briarwood Retreat Center. (TA Welsh said that it is easier to forecast building permits from planned subdivisions, than those of randomly built individual homes.) The Council followed tradition and transferred the end-of-fiscal-year surplus of funds over budget into Copper Canyon’s Road Fund. The Council has accumulated excess funds over several years to rebuild Woodland Drive in concrete. Woodland Drive is easily the most heavily traveled residential road in Copper Canyon. This method of accumulating road funds is often referred to as the “pay as you go” method for road rebuilding. Sheriff’s Deputy Jess Moran videos “on camera” Non-Resident Teen rutting Copper Canyon Right-of-ways! For months the Town has been trying to identify the person or persons purposefully rutting our road right-of-ways. The deep ruts make it very difficult for Copper Canyon resident John Brothers to use his heavy commercial mower. And, after recent serious rains, the deep ruts hold stagnant water that breeds all types of mosquitoes including the deadly West Nile variety. See MAYOR SUE on Page A18
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One white super cab truck with a massive front bumper guard has been witnessed tracking our right-of-ways on Chinn Chapel between Harlington Drive and the Woodlands entry. The Council just approved $2,750 to replace a heavily damaged guard rail in that area. The guardrail may have been knocked over by a vehicle unintentionally out-ofcontrol – or on purpose. If unintentional, the driver did NOT report the accident to the Town. If intentionally destructive, the driver must have been driving a truck with a heavy duty front bumper guard to protect the vehicle from serious damage. Sheriff Will Travis witnessed and stopped a young man in a black truck that had just rutted the right-of-way adjacent to the Chinn Chapel round-about. But our Deputy Sheriff Jess Moran videoed “on camera” a non-resident teen rutting our right-of-ways where Copper Canyon Road curves west into Hickory Hill Road. Deputy Moran contacted the teen’s father, who seemed to be very embarrassed over his son’s conduct. Town to Apply to Denton County Crime Stoppers to Identify Intentional Rutting of our Road Right-of-ways Town Administrator Donna Welsh has been asked to contact Denton County Crime Stoppers and ask if Copper Canyon’s problem with road right-of-ways being intention-
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ally rutted would fit their financial reward program for anonymous tips leading to conviction of the violator. If you have any clues as to persons intentionally rutting our road right-of-ways, please contact Town Hall 940-241-2677 #3. Copper Canyon Seniors Elizabeth Schattle, Melissa Morales and Morgan Nicholas share $3,000 in College Scholarship Awards High School senior Elizabeth Schattle received a $2,000 College Scholarship funded by donations to the Town’s Cookbook Scholarship Fund. (The Town cannot legally fund scholarships with resident property taxes or municipal fee revenue.) Elizabeth aspires to a degree in veterinary medicine. She is the daughter of long term Woodland residents Paul and Susan Schattle. Melissa Morales is the daughter of long term Woodlands residents Art and Sheila Morales. Melissa aspires to a degree in international business management. Marcus High School Senior Morgan Nicholas grew up in Copper Canyon and is the son of Andre and Patti Nicholas. Morgan has been accepted at San Angelo State University and aspires to a degree in animal husbandry of cattle raised for beef production. All three scholarship winners are seniors at Marcus High School. Thank you to our 2015 College Scholarship Judges! Copper Canyon Resident Judges consisted
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of Janet Aune, as Chairman, and Dr. Travis Lilly, M.D. (The physician in charge of HCA Denton Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Room), and Katie Lybbert, R.N. (Emergency Room nurse at HCA Arlington Regional Medical Center.) Non Resident Judges were Kathy Duke (Nine year member of the Lewisville ISD Board and currently serving as Vice Chair.) and Police Chief Andy Kancel (in his second year as Flower Mound’s new Police Chief.) Our sincere Thank You to these five judges who willingly volunteered their personal time to review the three applications for college scholarships by Copper Canyon seniors! Copper Canyon Honors its 11 Graduating High School Seniors! Our Town’s 11 graduating seniors were honored at a Reception at Mayor Sue and Emil Tejml’s home last Sunday. Each nonscholarship senior received a $100 scholarship towards their college tuition and a full size Lone Star State flag with a certificate in their name that their individual flag had actually flown over the Texas Capitol in Austin. The certificates were complimentary from our State Legislator Tan Parker and his Executive Director Trish Robinson! The other seniors honored were: Micah Burwell, daughter of Larry and Amy Burwell of Knollridge Drive; Madi Keunzli, daughter of Don and Mary Thorp of Orchid Hill Lane; Samantha Knizner, daughter of Joe and deceased mother Carol Knizner of Meadow Drive; Ahn Nguyen, foreign ex-
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change student living with Don and Mary Thorp on Orchid Hill Lane; Priscilla Olivas, niece of Lucy and Rodney Smithey of Mahogany Lane; Raegan Robertson, daughter of Scott and Wendy Robertson of Canyon Bluff Court; Will Shearer, son of Bill and deceased mother Lorie Shearer of Orchid Hill Lane; and Will Wolfendale, son of Eric and MaryCarol Wolfendale of East Woodglen Drive. An incredible Thank You to Town Administrator Donna Welsh, who has the Event’s organization down to a science; to Town Secretary Sheila Morales, who is Donna’s right hand; and to Municipal Court Clerk Carol McLeod, who keeps our extra-large event nametags always up-to-date! And thanks, as always, to veteran Hostess Committee Chairman Pris Johnson and her right-hand and my neighbor Kaye Hill, and to former Cookbook and Hostess Committee Member Mary Maddoux! Town cooks were: Mary Alexander (her “to-diefor” deviled eggs and lemon cake); Kaye Hill (Pris Johnson’s ham sandwiches); Pris Johnson (her traditional sugarless banana pudding); Mary Maddoux (beautiful Fresh Fruit Plate); Andre Nicholas (his homemade Italian sausage); Patti Nicholas (her homemade Mac and Cheese); Lucy Smithey (her famous homemade salsa); Louise Stoddard (her coconut pecan cookies); Pam Warren (her delicious brownies); Donna Yetter (her “never-a crumb-left” Italian Cream Cake); and Cristina’s Mexican Restaurant (homemade chips, queso, and guacamole).
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exit Garden Ridge Boulevard to access Highland Village Road. Northbound traffic on I-35E under Garden Ridge Boulevard will shift west to allow work on the columns for the new southern half of the bridge adjacent to the DCTA tracks. Beam placement for the new I-35E bridge over FM 407 and paving for the new southbound interstate mainlanes approaching the bridge continues. As work begins to widen the Fox Avenue bridge, traffic across the structure will be reduced from two lanes in each direction to one lane in each direction. Once traffic is reduced, the south side of the Fox Avenue bridge, including the pedestrian walkway, will be demolished. A temporary pedestrian walkway separated from traffic by concrete barrier will be placed on the bridge during this work. This traffic pattern is expected to be in place through early 2016. The demolition of the restaurants in the Lakepointe Crossing shopping center along the northbound frontage road north of the Sam Rayburn Tollway is underway. Work on the new direct connector bridges between I-35E and the Sam Rayburn Tollway will move to the west side of the interstate. Work on the waterlines in the downtown Carrollton area near Belt Line Road started in late April and requires nightly closures of Broadway Road in that area. Northbound mainlane traffic has been shifted toward the median at Valley View Lane to allow work widening that bridge, and mainlane traffic shifted to the middle near the intersection of I-35E and I-635E to permit the widening of the interstates at that location. The far northern section of Harry Hines Boulevard, which runs underneath I-35E, will be closed nightly for work on the I-35E bridges over the road. Check out the project website at www.35express.org for detailed information and detour routes, as well as regular updates on lane and road closures and upcoming construction. In addition, access to traffic cameras along I-35E is available. And keep in mind, construction schedules can change due to weather and other circumstances. If you have any questions or comments, please let me hear from you. My email is andy.eads@dentoncounty. com and my office number is 940-349-2801.
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from Prohibition through today. And, if you look closely, the business name is cleverly placed amid the photos of old-time saloons, World War II soldiers enjoying a cold brew and runners beside their trucks loaded with homemade brews ready to hit the road. The most eye catching element, besides the multiple taps lining one wall behind the bar, is the large assortment of growlers – another historical element gaining in popularity in the brewing industry. The term, growler, is derived from when CO2 (carbon dioxide) escaped from homemade brews, creating a sort of growling sound. It later referred to the containers used to cart brews home. Over the years, growlers evolved into 32-ounce and 64-ounce bottles with darkened glass to limit the effects of sunlight on beer. At What’s On Tap, a person can buy a flight for $10 to taste four 4-ounce beers before filling a growler with the beverage of his or her choice. Brad and his crew keep tabs on the popular selling brews, seasonal brews, new brewers and more to change up the menu every three to four days, ensuring visitors a different selection on almost every visit. Prices generally range from $5-$7 for pint to $7-16 for a growler. Visitors can even bring their own growlers to be filled. “We decide carefully,” Brad said, adding they consider exotic, popular and seasonal brews. Also available for those not into beer is a list of several wines, maple root beer and even HolyKombucha Blood Orange Basil tea. Now listed on a ceiling-to-floor blackboard, the menu will soon be digital, allowing people to see which beers are the most popular, which ones are almost sold out, which people like what beers (if they care to share), what beers staff suggests and more. The idea, Brad says, is to make it fun. Soon after he began working on the business at 2570 FM 407 in Suite 170 and before it opened, people would stop by asking when
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the opening date was. “It blew me away,” he said, adding the interest in a local place to sip local brews was evidently quite strong. Soon, he had kickball, softball and singles groups planning meetings and after-game gatherings at What’s On Tap. Though he’s only been open a short time, Brad is already working on expanding services such as delivering growlers to people who can order online. He also plans to offer catering to private parties, corporate gatherings and other group events. “With beer catering (of local brews), they’re getting something that’s unique and different,” he said. Cans and bottles of beers will also be available soon, adding to the wide selection of brews at What’s On Tap. Along with sipping brews comes a desire to eat. So Brad worked with a Dallas friend to bring in jumbo pretzels, hot dogs and brats. More food choices could be possible soon, he said. In addition to indoor seating, Brad plans to add outdoor seating on the patio in the back. Near the back, another ceiling-tofloor blackboard with a pail of chalk nearby serves as the perfect outlet for a family with children in tow. Behind the bar, Matthew Alan Howard regales visitors with the history of breweries in the region and how different brews attained their flavors. His appreciation for beer shows in his enthusiasm for what he calls his perfect job. “This is definitely what I want to do,” he said. Listen awhile and you’ll learn about the Rabbit Hole Brewing in Justin or the Cobra Brewing Company in Lewisville. “If they have a question, I’m always glad to talk to people about it,” Matthew said. “Every brewery and every beer has a story,” Brad said. “This is a community of beer.” On his website, whatsontapbeer.com, Brad writes: “We are collectively known as The Beer Tribe. We may not be easily recognized for we come in many forms (neighbor, college student, avid aficionado, runners, cyclists, teachers, pilots and more).
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We refuse to accept the status quo of average and plain beers, are always looking for the perfect pour and will scour the world to find it. … We value that wherever there’s great beer, there is community and know intuitively that beer tastes better when shared with a friend.” The list of beers piques the interest of passersby with names like Dawn of the Dank, Hung the Moon, Blood and Honey
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(with blood oranges and local honey flavoring), Operation Collaboration, Velvet Hammer, Rhapsody Blackberry, Midnight Ninja, Somethin’ Shady and many more. But you’d better be quick as the menu might change. After all, there are so many brews from which to choose, Brad said. “This is a beer renaissance we’re living in right now.”
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to benefit Alex Betzhold memorial Foundation. Agenda includes a bike rally, a color run, and basketball. The events will be capped off with music and an auction at Fuzzys. This will be fun so don’t miss it. The Town Council expects to have a busy summer with different projects. We will look at Form Based Zoning and road improvements as priority. The Town of Argyle Street Maintenance Sales Tax is expiring in 2015, following the third four-year term of collection of the tax. State Law requires that this local option sales tax be renewed every four years. The one fourth of one percent (1/4th cent) sales tax can only be used for the maintenance and repair of the Town’s streets and roads. The 1/4th cent sales tax has generated an average annual revenue over four years (2011 - 2014) of $78,462. This sales tax revenue has been used for street improvements and general street maintenance, saving property tax dollars. Please vote to reauthorize this proposition on May 9. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve Argyle as Mayor for the next two years. Serving with the same Council is an honor that we all take seriously. With our stellar Town staff, we expect to see great things in Argyle. Enjoy the sunshine and the end of another successful school year! Argyle’s Shoot For The Stars Event Around the Corner Argyle’s annual Shoot for the Stars continues this year with a few extra events than before, according to Pam Arrington. The event, slated for May 9 at Argyle High School, was established four years ago to remember middle school student Alex Betzhold, who passed away in his sleep from an underlying heart condition when he was 13. Alex, who stood 6 feet tall, was very active in his youth group and had a great love
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for basketball. He was also a straight A student active in academic competitions. Family, friends and others in the community keep Alex’s memory alive as well as bring awareness to others about underlying heart conditions in both youth and teens, Arrington said. Mary Betzhold, Alex’s mother, is a teacher at Argyle High School, and is married to Steve. The couple have two daughters, Claire and Sophie. “His mom wanted to do something to bring awareness and to honor him,” Arrington said. The event, open to anyone who would like to attend, runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s Shoot for the Stars includes a bike rally, 3-on-3 basketball tournaments running all afternoon, a 1-mile color run, pinewood derby races, heart screenings, a blood drive, food and vendors. At 6 p.m., live music by Abbey Cone, an up-and-coming country singer from Argyle, will perform as well as George Dunham and The Bird Dogs band at Fuzzy’s Taco off Highway 377. Live auctions are also planned that evening. The Betzhold family says it is important to them to bring awareness to underlying heart conditions and have all youth and teens screened. They also want to spread
their testimony. Follow this event on Instagram @Theshootforthestars. For information on how to get involved or to set up a heart screening, call 940-390-9090. Each year, more activities are added to Shoot for the Stars as larger crowds are drawn to Argyle’s annual event. “It’s just grown every year,” Arrington said. -Written by Dawn Cobb Argyle ISD To Resume Construction Construction on Argyle ISD projects is expected to resume after board members on April 27 approved three motions by Northstar Builders Group to begin work on the tennis courts, stadium, Argyle Middle School and part of the indoor athletic center. The move follows a construction halt instituted April 7 after two fatality accidents at the construction site in less than a week. “After reviewing the safety audit and additional safety provisions planned by Northstar Builders Group, we believe it is appropriate to accept Northstar Builders Group’s recommendation that limited construction work be resumed,” said Eric Fields, president of the Argyle ISD school board in a news release. “Our primary focus remains the safety and well-being of our students, parents and staff. The board understands
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that these include: additional warning signs on fence perimeters, enhanced fencing and gates, and cleanup of construction materials and debris.” Northstar officials agreed to coordinate any vertical steel construction with safety consultant Archer Western, as well as implement additional protective measures, according to the release. A final report from Archer Western is expected in early May. Daniel Moran, 22, was killed April 7 when he became hung up in the back wheels of a semi-trailer truck on Argyle school property near where an athletic building collapsed April 2. Julio Ledesma, 36, was killed when a 46,000-square foot building under construction collapsed, hitting a crane where the worker was inside a bucket 30 feet in the air, and tipping it over. As part of a $45 million bond package passed last year, the indoor facility was to include a 60-yard field to allow indoor practices for athletics and band during inclement weather. At the time of the collapse, the structure was mostly comprised of large steel support beams. Construction on the project began in December, according to district documents. A mound of steel covered several construction vehicles at the scene. The project was being built by Northstar Builders, according to a bond update posted on the Argyle ISD website. In an emergency meeting on April 7, the Argyle ISD school board voted unanimously to retain a safety consultant to represent the district and advise the board regarding a contract with Northstar and Corbin and all projects involved. Northstar Builders’ Bruce Helm, president, and Aaron Scates, chief operations officer, agreed to suspend the pending projects under the existing contract, conduct a safety stand down and review all safety procedures for the projects with a written report to the board prior to resuming work at no cost to the district. -Written by Dawn Cobb
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low. Being a small town, we need your help. If you see high grass or a pot hole, something that needs attention, we need you to help be our eyes and ears. If you
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“She didn’t like animals before,� her mother said. “She took to riding immediately.� And since then, the youngster has welcomed animals of all kinds. Turner says she is thankful for the opportunity – an opportunity she would not have had if not for an anonymous endowment that sponsored her daughter’s therapy. A History of Help Mia is one of hundreds of people of all ages who stop by the Victory Therapy Center for their weekly sessions. A veterans group deals with post-traumatic stress disorder, families arrive for counseling sessions, young and old receive physical therapy. The difference with this therapy lies with the horses. Situated on about 27 acres in what used to be the Lena
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Pope Home, the Victory Therapy Center has created a welcoming place in the past one-and-a-half years since relocating to its current location on Dunham Road off U.S. 377 from Keller, where the center operated as the Rocky Top Therapy Center. In nine separate pastures bearing such names as faith, patience, kindness and passion, horses slowly graze on the green grass – some retired and waiting for new homes, others patiently awaiting their next therapy session. At a staff meeting one recent weekday, the core group of therapists, counselors and other staff discuss upcoming schedules as well as the ongoing need to find new therapy horses as well as forever homes for the retirees. After 20 years in operation, Victory Therapy Center finds itself in a position of needing to find a fresh crop of the specialized horses to continue their mission of helping others find hope and independence.
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Laura Hamrin, a therapeutic riding instructor with an extensive history with horses starting at age 3, will soon travel to a place that provides specially-trained horses as well as a place for them when they need to retire. It is exactly what Hamrin and the other staff want to hear – that their therapy horses will have a good retirement home when the time comes. Linda Engle, director of volunteer services, talks about the need for more volunteers, who are the lifeblood of Victory Therapy Center. Whether painting fences, installing landscaping, answering phones, assisting with equine care or volunteering their time to help with the training sessions, plenty of options are available for anyone or any group interested in helping others. “We need a lot more volunteers,� she says, adding that as the center grows, so too the need for more help. The center currently has 95 volunteers, she said. Anyone interested can contact the center through www. victorytherapy.org or call 682-831-1323. Tracy Allen, now equine services administrator, started out as a volunteer. After years in the airline industry, she soon worked to get certification to start a new career. “It’s the best thing I ever did,� Allen said. ‘Yeah, it’s Thursday!’ Jason Thorpe is ready for his ride, thankful that Thursday has rolled around again and he can sit astride Chantal for a 30-minute session. “He looks forward to it every week,� says his mother, Heather Thorpe. “Ever since Jason started here, we’ve just seen a huge improvement.� When he first started therapy with horses two years ago, the 11-year-old could barely sit up and had to use a walker to get around. Today, the youngster with a head of carrot-red hair stands upright and can walk around his home unassisted. “His endurance is better,� his mother said, adding they learned of the therapy center from a chiropractor after Jason was beginning to get bored with traditional therapy. Suzanne Sessums, a physical therapist and therapeutic riding instructor, has worked with both Mia and Jason as well as many others who come through Victory Therapy See VICTORY on Page A26
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adding, “but unless you have that diagnosis; who looks up liver disease?” They discovered that the list of causes for the disease is long. “My sister went from an indication of liver disease to full blown end stage, at least to our knowledge, within about 6 months. It could have been in early summer (2013) that she should have gone to see a doctor, but there was nothing that she felt would have forced her to do so. The summer of 2013, when she made a trip to Cape Cod, we saw that she was appearing fatigued, then kind of out of it where something didn’t seem quite right, but nothing beyond that. Then, when she came back sometime in the fall, there was the episode with an ulcer and some bleeding. However, it turned out not to be an ulcer, but the first indication of liver disease.” Heather went on to explain: “For liver disease you get a meld score, a combination of your blood factors that puts you on a scale, and if you are really high on the scale you are eligible for a liver from a cadaver. Lots of people die because they don’t make it up the list in time. Some people get on the list and later have to be taken off because they get too sick to even get a liver. So, where Kristin was on the list wasn’t really horrible because her numbers were high enough to get on the list, but not high enough to get a liver. She probably could have lived some amount of time, maybe years; it just depends with her sick liver, but not move up the ladder. Then she began to have some gall bladder attacks, accompanied by acute pain. In the normal person, if you had her kind of gall bladder problem they would just remove the gall bladder and you’d be home and recovering. For somebody with a sick liver the fatality rate to remove the gall bladder was incredibly high. There was also a severe risk if she had gall bladder infection.” They had never heard of living donors for liver recipients, but, as soon as Heather heard about it she said, “Sign me up!” A se-
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Kristin had complications after her surgery, so it required her sister to stay for a while longer than anticipated. Therefore, last year, while Kristen was recuperating in Baylor Grapevine, Heather spent February to April in Flower Mound taking care of her sister’s two sons. The Massachusetts resident commented on how caring the peoPhoto by Netsky Rodriguez ple in Flower Mound Heather Hunt, at left, and Kristen Wolff, at right, chat with Bob Weir about were, offering rides to how Flower Mound residents helped their family during Wolff’s recent the hospital, food and battle with liver disease. whatever help they could give. She made ries of tests began. many new friends “We had to be a compatible blood type here and remains amazed at how considerwhich is an incredible amount of testing to ate everyone is. make sure I was perfectly healthy, with no “One of the many neat things about underlying issues whatsoever. Bone scans, CT scans, and MRI’s were part of the process.” What I learned from talking to these remarkable women is that people can donate a portion of their liver and the organ would soon regenerate to as much as 90% of its original size. “Heather was taken first for the surgery and they looked at me and said unless everything goes perfect we won’t go forward,” Kristen said. “So I had to wait a couple of hours until they said it went well and they were ready for me.” Heather’s surgery took about four hours while Kristen’s was 6 to 7 hours. Heather said she heard a funny story about her sister. “After I was in for a few hours she apparently said to someone, “Gee, I wonder if we should really go through this?” Heather stayed in the hospital for about five days, which was average. “I had no issues, just some nausea, and then they decided I needed to go home to get some food. The minute I walked out of the hospital I felt fantastic. Then Kristin was released several days later.”
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Flower Mound is the PTA,” she said. “Kristin has been so active with the PTA that she feels a sense of community. Her sons started at Donald Elementary and when she first walked into the school she fell in love with it and with the people. My sister’s involvement with the PTA has made her life so much more fruitful.” Writing articles like this is what makes my life more fruitful. The moment I met them for the interview I knew I was going to enjoy the company of these two wonderful women. Their story is what life and true sacrifice is all about! You could just feel the love they shared as they talked about their early years and the fun they had as kids. It was easy to see that either one would be willing to risk her health and her life for the other. Having some loved ones in my family who were organ transplant recipients, it was a distinct honor to meet these ladies. The sisters started www.liveonorgandonation.org, which promotes organ donation awareness and provides support to living organ donors and recipients.
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We will all be sworn into our next terms at our second meeting in May. I’d like to take this opportunity to tell you a little about your “re-elected” Council members. Mike Lombardo is our newest member. Mike was appointed to Council to fill my unexpired term. Mike served on Planning & Zoning since 2012 and was Vice Chairman before being appointed to Council. He serves
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as Director of Business Development Support for SP Plus Corporation which is the largest parking management firm in North America. Mike and his wife have lived in Highland Village since 2001 and have children in the LISD school system. Fred Busche returned to Council in 2012. Fred previously served on Council, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and was the city liaison to the Denton County Transportation Authority. Fred serves as our city historian and he’s one of the “water techies” ex-
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tremely excited about our new water usage monitoring system. Bill Meek was elected to Council in May 2009 and also served on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. He owns and operates an insurance and financial services business. Bill is a retired Navy Captain and served our country for more than 30 years. Me, well many of you know me well. My husband, Terry, and I have lived in Highland Village since 1995. I am a realtor with RE/ MAX Cross Country and co-owner of Wilcox Pest Control. I served on Planning and Zoning Commission before my election to Council. I can speak for my other council members and say we appreciate the vote of confidence in allowing us to continue in our leadership role with the City. I do encourage you to consider applying to serve on a board or commission. Service on a board is an excellent way to learn about the city and then run for city council. We do have term limits here in Highland Village, so we need people inter-
ested in serving and leading our city to run for public office. Highland Village is a wonderful community and I invite you to celebrate with us at our annual Celebrate Highland Village event on Saturday, June 6. Celebrate Highland Village will feature the 5K run, the fish out and the celebration of Arbor Day in the morning at Unity Park. That evening we’ll head over to Pilot Knoll Park for live music from Josh Grider and Zane Williams and cap off the evening with the fireworks extravaganza. This is our third year to hold this event at Pilot Knoll Park and we’ve made some improvements. There is no onsite parking at Pilot Knoll Park so the two ways to get in and out of the event are to park just outside of the Park and shuttle in, or walk along the designated walking path or park at Marcus High School and shuttle to the event. We will have a kids area and food and drink vendors at Pilot Knoll Park. Bring your chairs or blankets and come enjoy an evening of music, food and fireworks. This event is free. I hope to see you there!
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an Hospital Flower Mound, Heritage Health Solutions, Elsey & Elsey Attorneys at Law, Market Street, Post Net (Flower Mound and Morriss Road intersection location), and the Flower Mound YMCA. Beginning at noon, the fun continues at Jake’s Hilltop Park with live entertainment, children’s activities, vendor booths, and food trucks. The featured event is a special softball game between the Police and Fire Departments, also at Jake’s Hilltop Park. Sponsorship opportunities are available and donations are appreciated at http:// www.summitclub.org/btb/donations. Pre-registration for the fun run is required and can be completed at www. backingthebadgefunrun.com. If you haven’t been before or are already a fan, don’t miss the Town’s free May Concert Series. A different live band will perform on Friday nights in May starting at 7 p.m. in Heritage Park and all you need to bring is a blanket and lawn chair. In addition to great entertainment, the Town has also arranged for some great food trucks to be on-site. For more information on the Town’s upcoming concert series, please call 972.874.6276, or visit www.flowermound.com/concerts.
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Center’s programs. A vibrant personality, she also does in-home therapy and works at a hospital as well as continues her education and raising two boys. Working with Jason, Sessums said “in four months, he was walking without any assistance.” Each person receives therapy according to their individual needs, she said. And, with horses, many quickly drop their hesitation against physical therapy because they find riding horses “fun,” she said. “This is where they get to be normal,” Sessums says of the people who come to the center to work with horses. “They don’t get the normal extracurricular activities.” Sessums works with each person to help them do stretches while atop the horses calmly striding around in circles. Sit-ups and other similar movement exercises are done while the person is in the saddle. The horse is surrounded by both trained therapists and volunteers – as many as needed to ensure everyone’s safety. What many do not realize, she said, is that the pelvis of a horse moves the same way as a human. Sitting astride the horse as it moves can help condition the very same muscles used for pelvic movement in humans. “It’s almost retraining the muscles,” she said of the horse-centered therapy. “You can do anything with them on a horse.” While riders work with therapists in the arena, Chris Covington is often nearby or in a counseling center at the back of the property working with individuals or with groups. As director of counseling and education services, Covington said his job is not only to provide counseling but also to ensure
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the right matches for each volunteer, instructor, client and even horse. Much like individuals, horses’ personalities can range from very calm and centered to being a little more dominant, willing to push boundaries. The key, he said, is to ensure the center has the right mix of horses to provide the therapy needed by each individual. Jax Gibson, a therapeutic riding instructor, charms visitors and others with her British accent and her down-to-earth style of working with both individuals and horses. She firmly instructs a horse to step back on a metal plate where the horses being prepared for riding are kept to ensure safety at all times. When the horse obeys, she strokes their noses and pats their neck. “You’re a good boy,” she tells one. Gibson said she heard of the center five years ago and, after one visit, was smitten with the idea of helping others through horses. She earned certifications, trading in a journalism background for riding therapy and works to help others. It’s a Promise As new riders show up and horses are brought from the field while others groomed and returned to the pasture, Promise meanders up to keep an eye on things. As the resident dog owned by Lisa Harvey, director of equine therapy services, Promise knows not to enter the arena when riders are in training. Instead, she steps up to Jason for a quick pet and a couple of dog treats Sessums brings up for Jason to feed to Promise. Carefully, he proffers the bacon-scented treat as Promise carefully reaches up to take it gently from his fingers. Jason laughs as Promise chews. Yet another bond is in the making at Victory Therapy Center.
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Plan Your Way to Success Part 1 By Robert Whipple – Owner of Southern Painting Coppell/Flower Mound
Yes, obviously one of my passions is delivering a great painting experience at Southern Painting and we’ve been doing that for 25 years and have painted over 75,000 singlefamily homes. But we’re going to talk about one of my other passions and that is the Art of Effective Time Management. When you use the tools we are going to talk about, you will see your life go to another dimension for the positive. As you begin to organize your life, others around you are going to see the freedom you have. Some may see this as very restrictive; however it’s just the opposite. Several time management tools are very effective in managing all areas of your life especially electronic ones. On your iPhone I would recommend working with an app called Easy Calendar. It cost only $1.99. The Easy Calendar is designed around frequent appointments and with only two or three taps you can set the appointment time and description. With other iPhone calendar apps you have to navigate through multiple screens. Bottom line, the Easy Calendar focuses on simplicity, detailed information and entry speed. One more point about this, you can see your week at a glance. Next, there are three simple rules in effective Time Management. Number One - On the 15th of each month plan the fol-
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LOCAL EXPERTS lowing month (for example, on May 15 plan the month of June). Number Two - On Sunday night plan the next week. This should take approximately 30 minutes. Number Three - Plan approximately 10 to 15 minutes each evening for the next day. Is that simple or what? It just takes a little bit of self-discipline and a little bit of training. So the next question is what happens when something during the day throws you off course? Simply adjust, replan and go back after it. Remember those words: Adjust, re-plan and go back after it. There are three main areas to plan and map out your time: 1. Your future scheduled appointments these are set times you are scheduled to do various meetings or activities. 2. Your To-Do List items - these items do not have a scheduled time to be done but need to be done between scheduled appointments. I recommend carrying your To-Do List with you everywhere you go so you can: a. Make good use of small amounts of time between phone calls and appointments b. Add items to the list as things come up 3. Your goals and dreams – Yes, I recommend planning your goals and dream. If you are going to accomplish them, you will need to plan them. To get started it will take discipline, work and focus. But as you start organizing your time, you will soon see that you actually will get more done each day including the things you really want to do. In the next article we will discuss The Eight Areas of Your Life.
Recommended Reading
By Ken Kendall, CFP, CLU, Kendall Financial LLC. Member, Wealth and Wisdom Institute
There are lots of financial self-help books on the market, some are worthwhile and some are not. Many are slanted to convince you to purchase a particular insurance or investment product, or encourage you to sign up for the author’s newsletter, or attend a class or seminar, etc. I have read several of the books on the market, but it would be impossible to read all of them. So I thought that I would give you a quick overview of 3 that I have found to be worthwhile. This list is not to say that these are the best books, or that there aren’t other books out there that might be even more helpful than these. I just want to make you aware of these, I have a supply of each of these books in my office, and I will be glad to send you a free copy of any or all of them if you want. Two of the books are written by a practicing CPA, and one is written by a former stockbroker, who has been a financial author and securities industry arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for over 20 years, specializing in securities. Bryan S. Bloom, CPA has been a practicing CPA for over 20 years, has prepared thousands of tax returns, and also manages a very successful financial planning practice in Champaign, IL. Bryan wrote a book titled CONFESSIONS OF A CPA, Why What I Was Taught To Be True Has Turned Out Not To Be, published in 2012. In this first of his series, Bryan discusses a number of financial topics that are often misunderstood,
and can be very confusing. Topics such as the Miracle of Compound Interest, Rates of Return, Qualified Plans, The Importance of Collateralization, Buying Life Insurance, Home equity, Asset Accumulation and distribution, The Importance of Capital. It is a very easy read, and forms a good foundation basis for building long-term financial security. Bryan then followed up with a second book, published in Dec 2013 titled CONFESSIONS OF A CPA, The Truth About Life insurance. In this book Bryan dives deeper into the topic of Life insurance, and he unravels much of the hype and sales jargon that the insurance industry is known for. He begins by discussing why someone might/should purchase life insurance, the basics of how various types of life insurance policies work, Riders available on life insurance policies, alternatives to life insurance, creative uses of life insurance. Unless you are a life insurance expert, you will benefit by reading Bryan’s book. Bruce N. Sankin wrote a book in 1990 titled WHAT ALL STOCK & MUTUAL FUND INVESTORS SHOULD KNOW. Bruce revised the book a number of times over the years, and his most recent revision was released in 2014 titled YOUR PERSONAL HELP CENTER, Special Retirement Edition. In his latest revision Bruce covers several topics including Know your rights as a 401k investor, How to Save Money on Buying and Selling Stock, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Annuities, Life Insurance, Social Security Benefits, Elder Law, Identity Theft, Enjoy a Stress-Free Retirement. It is a very short, but easy to read and comprehensive book that most readers find not only interesting but very informative. I have a supply of each of these books in my office, and I will be glad to send you any or all of them, just send me an email request to ken@kendallfinancial.net. Have a Happy May!
May 2015
Is Your Vehicle Road-Trip Ready?
7 Items to Check Before Heading Out on the Road
By Albert Gutierrez, Operations Manager, Kwik Kar Flower Mound
“Thanks to the interstate highway system, it is now possible to travel from coast to coast without seeing anything.” – Charles Kuralt Mr. Kuralt has a point there, but many Americans consider the road trip part of our culture. Whether your road trip plans have you sticking to the highways, traveling the roads less traveled, or a combination of both, a vehicle breakdown is definitely not something you include in the plan. Kwik Kar Flower Mound recommends you have the following checked before you head out to avoid the inconvenience and possible danger of a vehicle breakdown miles from home: • Tires (check the pressure and tread; look for bulges and uneven wear) • Brake system (the Fred Flintstone method is not a backup) • Battery connection (clean and free of corrosion) • Fluids (level and age of engine oil, power steering, brake, transmission, windshield washer, and antifreeze/ coolant) • Air filter (a dirty filter decreases fuel efficiency and effects the engine)
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LOCAL EXPERTS • Belts and hoses (look for cracked, brittle, loose, or worn parts) • Gas cap (a loose or missing gas cap can cause spillage and evaporation) We’d like to expand on the first item on this list – tires. Underinflated tires adversely affect your fuel economy. More dollars spent on gas means fewer dollars to spend on . . . burgers. All right, salad. Worn tread adds greatly to hydroplaning on wet roads and impedes quick braking. A bulge in a tire can be a sign of internal damage that leads to a blowout – a very serious situation! And uneven wear generally indicates the need for a wheel alignment. Have Kwik Kar Flower Mound do a pre-trip vehicle check for you. As Rich White, executive director of the Car Care Council, says, “A pre-trip vehicle check will give you peace of mind because you can take steps to have any needed repairs performed before you go.” Plus the Kwik Kar technicians can perform a complimentary wheel alignment check in three minutes with the patented Hunter Quick Check™ System. The Car Care Council also reminds drivers to bring along (or restock) an emergency kit. Visit DMV.org and search on “emergency kit” for a list of recommended items to include in this kit. Before you hit the road this summer, let Kwik Kar Flower Mound help you do so safely in a vehicle that’s roadtrip ready. And forget the salad. Have a burger. It’s vacation! Visit Kwik Kar of Flower Mound at www.gokwikkar.com.
Should Entrepreneurs Invest Differently? An entrepreneur’s personal wealth is typically concentrated in a single asset: his company. Business owners devote themselves to assessing and taking risks in order to grow their Jeffery Price enterprises. But too often they don’t apply that same focus to their personal assets. In fact, some of the attributes that make for a successful entrepreneur can be diametrically opposed to the imperatives of wealth preservation. Entrepreneurs should begin by considering their personal wealth objectives. Many business owners may want to take an even more disciplined approach to portfolio construction than other types of investors. This is partly because they may have more to lose, but also because many of the elements of a solid financial strategy can require additional care when there are significant assets tied up in a business endeavor. It’s important for entrepreneurs to ensure that their portfolio is tailored not only to their particular circumstances but also to the type of business they own. Understanding your investment personality. Getting a better handle on your financial tendencies can help you invest in a way that’s better aligned with your goals. You may consider yourself a risk taker generally, but risk taking in an investment context isn’t the same as it is in business. When you invest cash in your company, your decision is
Experience Counts When Buying Shoes No two feet are the same—not even your left one and your right one! So properly caring for you feet begins with getting to know them and you. At Foot Solutions Flower Mound, our experienced staff of Foot Care Specialists measure and evaluate every aspect of your feet, from length and width and how they distribute your weight when you walk to how they affect your posture and balance. But we don’t stop there. We also take the time to get to know you and your goals—whether it’s getting in better shape, having fun with your kids or simply not being dog tired at the end of the work day. Once we know this, we can help you choose from a wide selection of stylish, quality shoes, accessories, custom inserts and other accommodative arch supports that are just right for you. We even modify them
based on careful analysis of a market you know well. However, financial decision making in your portfolio is more in the market’s control. An investment strategy aligned with your investment personality may help you stay invested when the markets zigzag. One way to help address the issue is to engage in an exercise akin to stress-testing a portfolio against a range of possible scenarios. By somewhat preparing investors for potential market turbulence, stress tests can help guard against counterproductive behavior which can reduce long-term returns. Prioritizing your goals. What are your short- and long-term financial and life goals? When do you anticipate retiring, selling your company or turning it over for someone else to run? Consider your personal goals separately from your business objectives. Business owners often reinvest substantial sums in their companies. But if you plan to pay for your children’s college education, for instance, and you know what it will take to reach that goal, you can consciously siphon off cash from your monthly income to allocate to a tax-advantaged college savings program. Creating an investment strategy. The process often starts with a bit of mental accounting. Conceive of your wealth in terms of two distinct buckets. The first bucket is your entrepreneurial capital— your stake in your businesses. The second is a diversified portfolio that includes assets designed to compensate for the risk inherent in your businesses. It’s important to make sure your portfolio contains enough liquidity to serve as a cushion against recessions, industry down cycles, or any rough business patch. Because that first entrepreneurial bucket is likely highly illiquid (as it’s tied up in your
right in the store to make sure the fit is perfect. It’s that kind of personal attention that sets Foot Solutions apart from other shoe stores. Our goal is to send you home looking good and feeling better. So instead of a closet full of misfit shoes collecting dust, you end up with a solution that rejuvenates your body and sole! Sponsored content
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company), entrepreneurs may want to build as much as twice the liquidity into their personal portfolios as non-business-owner investors. Suitable liquid assets generally include a combination of cash, intermediateterm bonds and a line of credit that serves as a form of insurance against potential business pitfalls. It’s a good idea to apply for a line of credit before you need it. A credit line can give you the ability to take advantage of opportunities that crop up suddenly. Lastly, business owners shouldn’t overlook disability insurance. An inability to work could end up reducing not only your family’s income but also the value of your business. Choosing a retirement plan that serves your goals. Some tax-qualified plans offer noteworthy benefits for business owners, allowing you to put away considerable sums while also helping retain employees via profit sharing. If your business has 100 or fewer employees, a SIMPLE (savings incentive match plan for employees) IRA is a relatively inexpensive option, offering most of the
Where’s the Fat By Jake Camp
After looking at many of my clients’ food journals, I have noticed a trend. Where’s the fat? I see lots of chicken, rice, and vegetables but not a lot of foods high in healthy fats. Why are so many people consistently missing it, and what are they afraid of?
benefits of a 401(k) while imposing fewer IRS reporting requirements. Because participation is voluntary, employees can choose whether and how much of their pre-tax wages to contribute. Employers then match up to 3% of annual compensation, which they can deduct as a business expense. Or they can choose to contribute a flat 2% of compensation for all employees, regardless of whether they contribute. Reviewing and updating your strategies. Be prepared to connect with your Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor regularly—at least a few times a year—to go over how you’re making progress toward your goals. As business conditions change and life goals evolve, entrepreneurs may need to modify their portfolios from time to time in order to stay on course. For an entrepreneur, maybe the most important impetus for having a disciplined, diversified wealth management strategy in place is a very simple one. It can help protect your assets by letting you do what you do best: take smart risks. For more information, contact Jeffery Price in the Southlake, Texas office at 817410-4940 or Jeffery_price@ml.com.
After digging a little deeper and asking some questions I found a general consensus. People think eating fat makes you fat. I believe there is just some confusion on the relationship between fat, the nutrient, and the body fat we store. Eating more foods high in fats (particularly the healthy ones) doesn’t produce more body fat. The foods we eat have to go through a process before they are stored as body fat. In fact, carbohydrates and sugars both go through this process faster than fat does, actually making good fats less fattening than sugars and carbohydrates. Food manufacturers have tricked the
Strada Fitness Under New Ownership
Strada Fitness will soon be under new ownership but with familiar faces. As Chani Overstreet and her husband, Luke, spend more time with their grandchildren and do a bit more traveling, they are passing the business they opened in June 2011 into the hands of trainers Jake Camp and Jordan Wehr, both of whom have been a part of Strada Fitness for years. Strada Fitness was the culmination of a lifelong love of dance, group fitness and working with people one-on-one to achieve their goals. The couple opened Strada Fitness, designed to accommodate people of all ages, sizes and conditions, who can exercise in a non-intimidating environment and enjoy working out with an educated personal trainer by their side. It is this same concept that will be carried on by the new owners, Jake and Jordan. “We are fully dedicated to preserving the culture while bringing in new energy into the gym,” Jordan said. “We will be offering more all-encompassing programs. Jake agreed: “We’re hoping to improve on the overall experience while keeping the same values that make Strada Fitness special.” Jake’s journey into a career in the fitness
masses with labels reading “Low Fat.” These low fat foods have increased sugar, carbs, or sodium to make up for the missing fat. All of the carbs and sugars lead to highs and lows in your energy levels. Eating healthy fats such as the ones found in fish, nuts, avocado, and coconut oil will provide more sustained energy as well as help cut the body fat and improve body composition. When people think about eating healthy to lose weight their mind usually turns straight to restriction. “I need to stop snacking before bed. I’m going to cut out sweets and fast food,” are some of the first thoughts that come to mind. Instead of always cutting
industry began in his late teens. His love for physical activity has translated into a career in helping others realize their potential. Jake has been working with clients from all walks of life for more than seven years. He has been a part of Strada Fitness from the beginning. Jake also has helped children, teenagers, adults, seniors, obese, elite athletes and the average individual get into better shape. His training approach is diverse and recently earned him the honor of “Best in Denton County” for coaching services. Jake’s caring demeanor and supportive words motivate his clients, young and old, to achieve the results they desire, while having fun in the process. Jake is married and has a daughter.52 Jordan developed his expertise from an extensive background in collegiate sports and coaching. His experience includes: three-time decathlon conference champion, NCAA finalist, Olympic qualifier and three years of assistant coaching at the University of North Texas. Jordan specializes in workout programs for runners of all ages, and brings an array of dynamic styles of training to the table. The training methods he utilizes create a solid foundation of flexibility and range of motion, power, speed, and agility, with a focus on mental preparedness and visualization. Jordan’s contagious energy will motivate and inspire you to push further than you ever dreamed possible.
back, try adding some more healthy fats. The fats will keep your appetite suppressed, and the sustained energy will keep you from having the highs and lows you get with over consumption of carbs and sugars. Jake Camp is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer and co-owner of Strada Fitness & Wellness Center. Strada is a state-of-theart fitness studio located at 3041 Churchill Drive, Suite 100, in Flower Mound, across from Lifetime Fitness. Call 972.330.4300 or visit www.StradaFitness.com for more information.
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LOCAL EXPERTS How to shed unwanted pounds….of MAIL! By Julia Rogers Professional Organizer Never Enough Time
Just recently I had someone ask me about mail and all the problems that it encompasses. There is no magic cure for that paper pile. This is like a diet…a paper diet. You have to tackle it head on. Every day you have to take action, it must become a part of your routine. First and foremost, let’s stop the influx. • If you bank online, you don’t need paper statements and if you do, you can easily print them. The same goes for investment statements. • Get as many bills sent to you electronically as possible. If you prefer paper, make sure you are only getting the ones you really need. • If you get mail for past homeowners, send it right back with the words “RETURN to sender: no longer at this address” written on the envelope. Eventually they will stop coming. • Sign up to get off junk mail lists.
Use www.catalogchoice.org to eliminate junk mail and catalogs one by one. This is tedious but necessary. You can also contact companies directly. • Stop credit card offers by going to www.optoutprescreen.com. Second, stop it from coming in the house. Walk straight from your mailbox to your recycle bin. I do this every day. Open your mail over the bin and toss any unsolicited information and envelopes. Third, you have to open all your mail every day. Yes, I said open ALL your mail EVERY day. This is crucial to keeping paper piles at bay. Not opening your mail is like bringing all your groceries home and leaving them tied up in the bags. How do you know what delicious things you have and what might spoil first? Ignoring the mail leads to larger problems like missed opportunities and financial mishaps, both of which lead to depression. With a little bit of effort on a daily basis you can make big changes in you home and mail box! Julia Rogers is a professional organizer with Never Enough Time. Call Never Enough Time at 914-6202399.
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Legal Talk Texas Spouses and Property By Virginia N. Hammerle
Some couples find it difficult to agree on anything. Others can agree on almost everything. For those with a penchant for agreeing, consider entering into an Agreement For Right of Survivorship in Community Property. Here is how it works. John and Jane are married and live in Texas. They work hard and during their marriage purchase a lot of property – a house, some bank accounts, furniture, a car or two. All of that is considered community property. They decide that when one of them dies, the other person should get to keep some, if not all, of the community property. There are several ways to make this happen – but they decide the easiest way is to simply sign an Agreement. Specifically, a Community Property Survivorship Agreement. What’s required for a valid Agreement? It must be in writing and describe the community property that it covers. It must be signed by both John and Jane. What if John later changes his mind? He can revoke it by following the terms in the Agreement or, if the Agreement doesn’t address it, then by signing a statement saying he is revoking it, and sending it to Jane. If it isn’t revoked, then when John dies
the Agreement is immediately effective. That means Jane gets a right of survivorship in all of the described community property – it’s hers without any additional legal action. It doesn’t even pass through John’s probate estate. Of course, saying that an Agreement is effective is easy. Getting other people (and government agencies) to accept it is a whole ‘nother matter. The statute provides an answer. After John dies, Jane can ask Court for an order stating that the Agreement is effective and that the property passed to her as the survivor. The Court’s Order can then be used to prove that Jane owns all of the community property. Like many types of agreements, a Community Property Survivorship Agreement should not be attempted by a couple until after they have consulted with an attorney [preferably Hammerle Finley Law Firm] and their CPA. To be perfectly blunt, it should only be drafted by a knowledgeable attorney. The statute is found in the Texas Estates Code, not the Texas Family Code, and that alone should give pause to anyone contemplating a do-it-yourself type of document. Hammerle Finley Law Firm – Call Us. We Can Help. Virginia Hammerle is a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and an Accredited Estate Planner by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils. The information contained in this article is general information only and does not constitute legal advice. ©2015
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LOCAL EXPERTS Sitting is the New Smoking: How-To Lower Your Risk for Cardiovascular Disease By Raul A. Santos, M.D., Cardiovascular Consultants of North Texas
One of the most frequent questions I hear is, “How can I prevent a heart attack?” In most cases, the answer is simple: The most effective way of avoiding cardiovascular disease is a healthy and active lifestyle. Heart disease and physical inactivity may be leading causes of death, but understanding your body and improving your lifestyle are easy preventative steps that can help you take charge of your fate. To make this point more clear, below are numbers that put inactivity and living unhealthy lifestyles in perspective.
some downsides including cells being Pap Smears and Cervical has obscured by blood or mucous, or cells Cancer: What Women drying out and not visualized properly. With the recent development of a liquid medium, Need to Know Now the samples are better preserved, making By Ted Krum, M.D., USMD
While certainly not something most women look forward to, a pap smear is widely regarded as one of the most successful screening tests in modern medicine. Since its routine application in women’s health began in the United States, the incidence of cervical cancer has decreased dramatically. In fact, cervical cancer in the U.S. has decreased by more than two percent since 2004. The pap smear itself has had some significant improvements over the last 15 years. For example, samples were obtained with a wooden spatula, placed on a glass slide, fixed with a preservative, then sent to a laboratory for assessment. This method
the test much more precise and accurate. Another change that has improved cervical cancer detection is our ability to detect the HPV virus in a cost effective manner. We have known for a long time that a virus was causing the cervical cells to replicate abnormally, but only recently began widely testing for the virus. While there are many strains of HPV that have been implicated in causing cervical abnormalities, several have been shown to be more likely to cause cancer. We now can test for the most concerning strains of HPV and also look for abnormal cells, decreasing the likelihood of missing a serious abnormality. One of the most dramatic changes to cervical screening is the recommendations regarding the frequency of testing. Yearly exams with a pap smear have long been the mainstay in women’s health. Last summer, the American Cancer Society and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists came out with these guidelines: • Women under 21: no screening
recommended • Women 21-29: pap smear alone every 1-3 years • Women 30-65: pap smear with HPV testing every 3-5 years • Women over 65: no testing necessary • Women status post hysterectomy with removal of cervix: No pap smear needed after 3 consecutive normal results These recommendations are based on many years of data obtained from millions of women. It has become clear that as the pap smear has become more accurate, frequency of testing can generally be decreased. Ted Krum, MD, USMD is located at 4921 Long Prairie Road, Suite 100, Flower Mound, TX 75028. Call 972-393-9822 Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound is a joint venture owned by Texas Health Resources and physicians dedicated to the community and meets the definition under federal law of a physician owned hospital. Doctors on the medical staff practice independently and are not employees or agents of the hospital.
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An Aptitude for Wrestling
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Argyle Town Manager Paul Frederiksen, left, Mayor Peggy Krueger and Kay Teer, councilmember, look through some of the historical books created by Teer’s mother, former mayor Yvonne Jenkins, inside what will become a new satellite museum at Argyle Town Hall.
A room lined with shelves in Argyle Town Hall could soon serve as Denton County’s first satellite museum. As part of the donation of her mother’s expansive historic collections on Argyle’s history, Kay Teer sought the expertise of the Office of History and Culture with Denton County to help preserve Yvonne Jenkins’ museum and
keep part of it in the community where the former mayor devoted many hours as a resident, volunteer and community leader. Already, some items line the walls and fill a glass case in the town hall room awaiting the knowledge of See MUSEUM Page B12
Jadon Hellerud, an Argyle fourth-grader, sits among the many trophies and awards he has accumulated in the sport of wrestling.
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Jadon Hellerud has had an aptitude for the sport of wrestling since he was in Pre-K. The fourth-grader from Hilltop Elementary School in Argyle is currently ranked the number one wrestler in the state according to USA Wrestling in his weight class and age group, and has recently added something new to his repertoire—Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Hellerud recently earned the title of 2014 NOGI World Champion “Battle 4 the Ages,” after training in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for just six months. “He had won some local tournaments,” Hellerud’s father and coach, Kerry, said. “So he got invited to a world championship that was an invitational only tournament after about two months. They only take eight kids from across the country and Canada in each weight class, and he ended up losing in the championship match to the winner of the world championship. “About four months later, he was invited to another tournament, and he won it.” See HELLERUD Page B8
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YOUR 2 CENTS Editorials, Opinion, Letters to the Editor, Forum Posts Negativity Not Welcome In Flower Mound Politics Flower Mound politics has never been for the faint of heart. Residents of Flower Mound expect their candidates to know their stuff. If a candidate’s positions don’t quite make sense or appear to be contrary to their opponent’s positions, Flower Mound residents are okay with tough questions. What we are not okay with are attack politics. We all know attack politics when we see them. Think about Harry Reid claiming that Mitt Romney hadn’t paid taxes in 10 years. Reid knew it wasn’t true – he said it anyway. Why? To win of course. Brian Rountree, candidate of Town Council Place 5, has brought attack politics to Flower Mound in a manner not seen in my memory. At The Cross Timbers Gazette candidate debate, Mr. Rountree called his opponent, incumbent Mike Walker, a cardboard cutout and empty seat filler among other things. Mike, a retired 30-year veteran, business executive, urban planner and lifelong
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Am I the only one that caught the hypocrisy of the residents that have criticized the town for amending the master plan and then suddenly speaking in favor of amending the master plan for Southgate? If anyone who was truly objective watched that last debate, it was obvious that Mike Walker was by far the most knowledgeable, professional, and informed candidate. He is a tremendous asset for our town. To the wonderful friends and neighbors of Lantana, please know you have an awesome Fire Department! The men and women of the Argyle FD are true supporters of the community. I support Carol Kyer, because I know what she stands for. She stands for Service. Her prior service is one of the key reasons that FM is the community it is. Bottom line is a lot of people are scared of the tremendous growth in FM and not much communication causes that fear. Responsible growth is what we all want. We do need more family price ranges at $250$325k. I agree it’s is getting tough for good families to reside here. Without families we can’t support businesses. I am ready for a change away from the “build, build, build at all cost Hayden 5.” I am thankful that with this election, I have a choice. My three candidates are Rountree, Bryant and Gelbman. We are blessed to have three very good candidates for LISD. As of right now I’m leaning heavily toward Kathy Duke. Lots of big issues right now in LISD, including the superintendent opening, and I think we need continuity and experience on the board. In Gelbman’s last campaign, he ran on a platform to stop “the Islamization of America.” Electing Gelbman would rightfully make our town a national joke. Carol Kyer has served our community with integrity for years, and she has my vote. I’m sorry, when thugs are threatening the lives
community volunteer, is anything but. During his first term on Council, Mike has championed strengthening our tree ordinance, implementing a sustainability program that was stalled for 5 years, and been part of a dynamic council who has further protected the Cross Timbers Conservation Development District, finally brought Flower Mound it’s first hotel and first movie theater and helped create more than 5,000 jobs among many other things. I’m a firm supporter of Mike Walker. I always have been. He’s what I look for in a community leader: educated and willing to give his share his experience to build our community in a positive manner. Mike has made room in his life to help build this community while working and raising a wonderful family. Mike’s opponent on the other hand, is a newcomer to helping build Flower Mound although he has lived here for almost 30 years. His opponent has no town board or committee experience and has not been a regular contributor to the town dialogue until very recently. As someone who looks for experience in candidates, I
frankly never paid much attention to him. I had heard chatter that he ran a Facebook page that tended to the negative including cartoons that poked fun at residents and council members he disagreed with and that he had been a controversial member of a LISD school rezoning committee. Until the debate, I had seen no evidence of the negative person Mr. Rountree was purported to be. Mr. Rountree showed all of that negativity and then some. I suspect Mr. Rountree attacked because everything Mr. Rountree is running on, Mike has managed to work toward and accomplish in his typical pragmatic, positive manner. If we can continue Flower Mound’s dynamic growth while protecting everything we love about Flower Mound under Mike’s solid leadership, why on earth would we introduce someone who is so prone to negativity into our currently winning equation? Please join me in reelecting Mike Walker.
of people by beating and burning, they must be stopped by any means necessary.
Mike Walker knows more in his little finger than all three of their candidates put together.
You know if you don’t learn from the past you are doomed to repeat it. Let’s not doom Flower Mound. Vote for Walker, Kyer and McDaniel.
I think the Governor is sending a message loud and clear - gas drilling will be allowed to proceed with no or little interference from local government.
The Passive Aggressiveness in the CTG comments is comical. Jennifer Timmons is running a campaign based on previously successful legal harassment of Argyle ISD? Seriously! Any candidate endorsed by the Rippy Road dictators and the No to Everything group is bad for the future of Flower Mound. I have nothing but respect for Mary Smith. She certainly may win, and if she wins, she will be a fine trustee. We have three good candidates for that place. Any one of them would be very good at the role. Why can’t candidates run on their own records and their own statements and ask their wellmeaning supporters to tune it down. If you want to know a candidate’s position, ask them, no one else, especially their opponent. Short fuse Rountree seems like a stick of dynamite waiting to explode. I don’t think that is a good representation for our town. To All Bartonville Voters, Ron Robertson is running for the Town Council. He quit his job as an elected official! Has he ever apologized to the voters of Bartonville? Any elected official who pitches a temper tantrum and quits the position of Mayor does not deserve to be elected again. I need to see Kyer put some effort in this race. I like her experience. I like her style of not putting up with endless whining like others on council do. But if I don’t start seeing something from her - I’m going to have to decline to vote in this race.
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Mr. Ralph Morriss is wonderful gentleman. I always enjoy our chats and his tasty tomatoes. I hope we have many more years to enjoy the pleasure of his company. Bottom line is that we need new blood on TC. We need new council members who are going to uphold Smart Growth, The Master Plan, zoning and tree ordinances, who care about our schools, support our existing businesses and care about maintaining our quality of life here in FM, and not just sell out our town to the highest bidder. I was really turned off by the name calling, scabrous remarks and falsehoods coming from Rountree and Gelbman. Electing either of those men would be a return to the worst of FM politics.
Our town has not prepared properly for the amount of traffic we drive in daily. Construction on 2499 is horrible and the traffic lights in town are completely out of sink. Rafael Cruz is a great man. And a principled man. Something that is sorely missing in today’s insanely childish and foolish Democrat party. I’ve known Mike since I first started serving on FM Boards and Commissions. He is a lot of things, but he is not an Empty Seat and he is not a Cardboard Cut-Out. I have lived here 24 years and it has been good and SAD to see all the residential homes turned into commercial along 2499. I feel bad for the homeowners who have probably been here many many years. I am disgusted at these personal attacks on Mr. Gelbman. I attended his “Meet and Greet” at his home. I found him to be very gracious, honest, and candid.
If HB 40 passes there could be a pad site where Highland Court is proposed.
The Tea Party is making inroads locally. If you don’t want these far right wing ideologues (that really is as nice a thing I can call them) in power get off your butts and vote!!!
Carol Kyer won her first LISD election and was then re-elected four times. How many elections has Gelbman won?
Congratulations to Brian Rountree! With all this venom directed towards you, it is clear this current council feels very, very threatened.
This council sees Lakeside DFW as a jewel--I see it as our future apartment slums.
Roses are red, violets are blue, let’s wish a former Bartonville Mayor a convincing ADIEU!
In an effort to get McDaniel elected his supporters are way out of bounds on their treatment of his opponent. For a change it would be nice if this election was handled with civility.
There is a small cadre of people in Flower Mound who for many years during campaign season chant don’t change anything, don’t build anything, shut the gate to Flower Mound.
Memo to developers--get your applications in as quickly as you can! The May elections may not bode well for this developer-friendly council. Time to get in line before it is too late.
It’s amazing how some of the candidates make comments, when it’s clear they have not a clue what the ramifications of what they say will be. Tree moratorium? Really?
Do you really think the legislature in 2015 is reacting to our ordinance from 2010-11? Get real. It is a response to Denton, pure and simple.
I respect Don McDaniel tremendously. But it might be good for local politics if the hardcore anti-development folks finally had someone on the “inside.”
It’s hard to believe someone would object to a strong local economy, but now anti-business Rountree wants to stop local businesses from growing.
I watched Mr. Bryant speak at Town Council against Mayor Hayden’s ill-conceived effort to use his public office to push The Year of The Bible. Bryant’s compassion for people of all faiths moved me. Flower Mound is supposed to be an upscale community with intelligent people as residents. Unfortunately in this town many people place personal attacks on others who may have differing views rather than have a constructive debate. I feel the sirens unduly alarm people thinking See YOU SAID IT! Page B25
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Outstanding Students of the Month Faith Most Important to Argyle Senior By John English, Contributing Writer
Jonathan Davis Jonathan Davis is involved in a variety of activities at Argyle High School, but the most important thing of all to him is his faith. The Argyle senior is a member of Wise Guys, an organization that mentors younger students and that meets every other Tuesday for a very special purpose. “It’s a small group of high school students that go to the intermediate school, and we talk to them about what it means to be wise, to have leadership and good character,” Davis said.“We just try to help them with whatever we can. I like being a part of it, because I think that kids need a good example to look up to, and I feel a bit responsible to set a good example and lead younger kids like that.” Davis is also a member of the basketball team at Argyle and the National Honor Society and said he is able to stay on top of things
by being organized. “You just have to prioritize,” Davis said. “I take care what I feel is important and find a way to balance it out. If that means I can’t go and hang out with friends than that is the way it is.” Davis also plays club basketball over the summer, and when he is not playing, he helps out at a family friend’s snow cone stand. Davis said when he imagines his life 20 years from now, he would like to have a couple of things. “I would definitely have a family, because my family is the most important thing to me right now,” Davis said. “I think that 20 years from now, I would like to have my own family. As far as lifestyle, I would like to help spread my faith into others, and find something I really enjoy. It would need to be something I really like, but still have time to spread the word to others and spend time with friends and family.” Davis is planning to attend Baylor University in the fall where he hopes to walk on to the basketball team. The Argyle teen is ranked 15th in his graduating class with a 103.5 grade point average. Davis’ Favorites Favorite Subject: Math Person who most inspires me: Father Favorite Athlete: Kevin Durant Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite Movie: Braveheart Favorite Sports Team: Oklahoma City Thunder Last Book Read: Killing Lions Favorite Musical Group or Performer: Tenth Avenue North
Liberty Christian Senior Enjoys Meeting People By John English, Contributing Writer
Abbi Armstrong Abbi Armstrong likes to have several irons in the fire most of the time and based on the success she has had during her tenure at Liberty Christian School, that, apparently, has not been much of a problem. Armstrong, 18, is the Secretary of the National Honor Society, former Dance team lieutenant, an IMPACT member, a Key club member and was selected Homecoming queen earlier this fall. The Liberty senior said that the reason she stays so active is that she is a very sociable person. “I just like meeting people,” Armstrong said. “I think that Liberty has given us a spiritual avenue to go down, which makes the school very cool and unique. I’ve been on four mission trips since I started high school, so you get to go and serve the Lord with your peers and your fellow classmates,
which makes it unique.” Armstrong credits her ability to stay on top of everything to her time at Liberty Christian School. “I think that Liberty has taught me good time management skills,” Armstrong said. “That’s something that they’ve developed from a very young age and it really helps.” Armstrong said that of all the things she enjoys doing, the thing she likes the most has nothing to do with school or extra-curricular activities. “I really love nature and being outside,” Armstrong said. “I like going on bike rides and laying in a hammock. I just really love nature and being out doors this time of year especially.” The Liberty senior said she will definitely remember her time at LCS with fondness and said that one part of her educational experience sticks out above the rest. “What I will probably remember the most are the relationships that I had with my teachers and the administration,” Armstrong said. “I was just thinking about that today about how much I am going to miss it and don’t ever want to take that for granted.” Armstrong is going to Baylor University in the fall where she is undecided on her course of study. Her grade point average is a 3.99. Armstrong’s Favorites Favorite Subject: Math Person Who Most Inspires Me: Mother Favorite Food: Japanese Favorite Movie: The Blind Side Favorite TV Show: The Voice Last Book Read: Redeeming Love Favorite Musical Group or Performer: Rend Collective
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Argyle ISD Education Foundation Finishes out Year Strong The Argyle ISD Education Foundation (AISDEF) is finishing out the year strong according to Board President, Robert Burns. “This has been a tremendous year with support from our community. We’ve doubled the number of donors in our annual Back the Red & Black campaign and have continued to provide much needed support district wide to our teachers and students to help keep Argyle ISD an excellent district.” Year to date the Foundation has provided over $55,000 in Grants to Teachers, Teacher Enrichment Grants and District Training support. As an example, AISDEF funds have helped Hilltop Elementary and Argyle Intermediate secure the use of a “Thinking Maps” curriculum and will provide training materials. According to Argyle Intermediate principal, Renee Funderburg, “Thinking Maps are based on eight cognitive skills and can be applied across subject matters. Students
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that one of the most notable successes was the number of new donors. “The Argyle community really stepped up this year and showed their commitment to excellence,” stated Mrs. White, “Long time donors continued their legacy of support, while many first time donors were welcomed to the fold. We tried a Classroom Challenge this year for the first time at our elementary and intermediate school level and this helped bring greater
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awareness to the campaign.” Zach Rozell, Vice President, Programming is finishing out the year with the exciting nomination process for Argyle’s Golden Teacher of the Year awards. Parents nominated deserving teachers and a committee determines the winners. Campus winners and overall District Winner will be announced at See FOUNDATION Page B9
connect concrete visual images with their abstract thought process, thereby creating a mental visual pattern for thinking.” Hilltop Elementary principal, Mandi Pels, continued, “The development of critical thinking skills is so important to develop early. Thinking Maps help students learn to create visual patterns that their brains naturally detect and construct when thinking and solving problems. For kids – it’s drawing pictures of their thoughts!” The Foundation’s Back the Red & Black annual appeal campaign raised $133,809 against a campaign goal of $125,000. Lisa White, Campaign Chair, noted
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Kerry said that he realized from almost the very beginning that Jadon Hellerud was gifted in the sport of wrestling, and time has certainly proved that to be true.
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The Hilltop student is a 16 time state champion, between the states of Texas, Minnesota and North Dakota, and 18time national champion. He has a record of 307-24 with 191 pins in his career and Kerry said he believes his son has an immense talent in the sport. “He can take this as far as he wants to
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take the sport,” Kerry said. “I have told him that if he keeps working like he’s working now, the sky’s the limit for him. If he wants to do Division I college, he is definitely capable. If he wants to go on and try out for the Olympics, he’s capable. But for me, it’s a matter of what he wants.” Besides a tweaked knee and a couple of minor back injuries, Hellerud has been relatively injury free. Hellerud said that there are many things he likes about the sport of wrestling, but said that on thing in particular keeps him coming back. “What I like about it is that in most sports you don’t have to twist and turn so much, but in this sport, you can twist and turn whenever you want,” Hellerud said. “You also don’t always have to be doing something. You can take a break when you want to. But what I like the most about it is that it’s just fun.” Jadon said the jiu-jitsu was useful at the tournament, but said he also found
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himself relying on what had gotten him there to begin with. “It’s a lot like wrestling,” Hellerud said. “There were a couple of moves that I used from jiu-jitsu, but for the most part, I just used my wrestling.” Jadon’s favorite fighter is Johnny Bedford and said he also likes Daniel Cormier and said he plans to wrestle at least throughout high school. Jadon wrestles for Team Punisher Wrestling in Roanoke, where coach Todd Olson said that good hips, a lot of lower body strength and awareness of how his body works on the mat have contributed to Jadon Hellerud’s success in the sport of wrestling and agrees with Kerry that when it comes to Jadon’s ability, the sky is the limit. “I think with him that as long as he stays focused, the world is at his disposal,” Olson said. “He absolutely has the skills and the drive to take it to a college level and possibly even the Olympics
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an end of year teacher banquet in June. According to Mr. Rozell, various end of year scholarships are also available for application for deserving seniors who meet the appropriate criteria. “The Rudy Menn scholarship is awarded to a senior who has demonstrated service and volunteerism throughout the community. Mr. Menn has been a longtime volunteer in our community and region. Specifically, he served as past President of the Argyle ISD school board and was a founding member of the Argyle ISD Education Foundation. Another opportunity is the Deborah T. Combs-Cantrell Health Science Career scholarship that is awarded to a student seeking a career in the field of medicine. Dr. Debbie Cantrell, M.D., is a practicing Neurologist and Argyle resident, who was a ten year member and past President
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of the AISD board of trustees. She and her husband, Dr. Jeff Cantrell are Argyle residents, who have served the district and the community for many years and continue to lead with compassion and character.� Planning is also underway for the Black Diamond Affair gala event, “A Night at the Ranch� for Spring 2016 according to Judson Clark, Vice President Development. “This event promises to be one that you will not want to miss. If you are interested in ways you can help, sponsor or attend this event, please do not hesitate to contact Amy Williams at Information@SupportArgyleISD.org.� Mr. Burns notes that the Foundation is already gearing up for an even stronger 2015-2016 and hopes to partner more closely with the School District to identify unmet needs and opportunities. “There’s no doubt this is an exciting time to be a part of Argyle ISD and the Foundation is pleased to play a role in
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Funding is supplemental and does not replace or alter use of tax-based revenue. Donations to the Foundation are received from individuals, corporations, and other foundations to fund educational programs and operations including, grants, teacher professional development and recognition, and strategic initiatives not otherwise funded by the district.
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friend or family member who has a cell phone in case of emergency. • Always meet in active public areas. • Always notify a friend or family member of where you are going and how long you expect to be. • Do not conduct transactions by placing items on your porch, and asking the buyer to leave cash under door mat. This type of transaction brings an unknown person to your The signs in front of the spaces clearly designate the areas for the online exchange, according to a news release. “We saw this as a win-win,” said Councilmember Bryan Webb. Even with the designated online transaction exchange areas, police offer several guidelines to keep in mind: • Transactions involving weapons, knifes, or firearms are prohibited. • Please use the two marked visitor parking spaces near the front entrance of the Police Department. • Do not block any reserved Emergency Vehicle or Handicap Parking Spaces. If you use alternate areas for your transaction, here are some important safety tips for the safest transaction experience: • Always make sure the area the transaction will take place is well-lit and has high quality video surveillance. • Always conduct transactions with a
doorstep; often when you are not home. • Remember transactions where funds are transferred or exchanged via reloadable debit or gift cards are untraceable and non-refundable if the transaction is fraudulent. If anyone feels they are a victim of fraud due to an online transaction, contact the Flower Mound Police Department at 972-539-0525.
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preservationists and those adept at displays to help create the right look for the historical collection. For Town Manager Paul Frederiksen, using space at town hall simply made sense. “I think it’s going to add another dimension to town hall, another point of interest,” he said. “Visitors can learn the history of our town.” In addition to the pieces now on display, the satellite museum also could serve as a display for traveling exhibits from the large collection of Argyle’s history as well as other Denton County artifacts. For Peggy Riddle, director of the Office of History and Culture, and Denton County Commissioner Andy Eads, the idea of a satellite museum fits perfectly with what they envision for the entire county.
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The idea, Riddle said, is to help people preserve their history – whether family or for an area – with the idea that the county acts as a conduit to help them with preservation and documentation. Then, the artifacts can go back to the community for display. It’s a concept Kay Teer feels comfortable with as she sells the former museum’s home, the Meadows Building, off Highway 377 and Denton Street. Members of the Meadows family operated a variety of businesses on the premises including: Bill Meadows and Red Allen Sinclair Gas Station and Garage on the south side; a café run by Jewel Meadows on the north side, which is where a cream station to test butter fat was added in the 1930s; Red Allen Electric Shop and Ann Wynn’s Beauty Shop on the northeast corner; a feed grinding mill on the southeast corner outside of the building; and the rest including a feed room,
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hardware supplies, rope and veterinary supplies and a meat market where Georgia Bell Meadows Allen served as the butcher. The General Store operated from the 1920s through 1982. Argyle Post Office operated out of the building from the 1920s until the 1950s in the Meadows Grocery until it was moved to the north side of the building in the 1950s. Jenkins, who served as mayor from 1980-1984 and again from 1991-2001 before she passed at the age of 74 in July 2010 following a lengthy illness, kept items from her research of the town’s namesake as well as many family heirlooms passed down through the generations and the many businesses operating inside the Meadows Building. Jenkins, who volunteered with the Denton County Historical Commission, created the museum to keep the artifacts close to their origins. “This was mom’s baby,” Teer said. “It’s really nice to be able to keep Argyle items in Argyle for Argyle people to enjoy and do research.” Boxes and boxes of items made the trek from the Meadows Building to Denton County’s offices recently and there’s
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still more to come. Everything from old photographs to the original candy counter at the former grocery store to the original boxes from the town’s first post office will be cataloged and preserved, Riddle said. During the move, Eads toured the original museum and couldn’t believe the collection he discovered. “It was amazing,” he said, adding that many of the items were documented with scrapbooks of historical references and newspaper clippings. Needle bobbins in their original case to a hand-hewn wooden bed were among the many items inside the Meadows Building. Argyle Mayor Peggy Krueger couldn’t be more pleased at the idea. “I think this is one of the most exciting things Argyle has done in a long time,” she said. “Hats off to Kay to donate this,” Krueger added “Kay Teer did this all by herself – called the county and talked to Paul. Next thing we know, we have a satellite museum. “This is priceless,” the mayor said, pointing to the photos documenting a time in Argyle only the longtime residents may recall. “This is the beginning of Argyle and the people.”
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As their final project, the Leadership Flower Mound Class of 2014 met at the Flower Mound Library in late April to plant drought resistant plants. The xeriscaped plot, designed by a landscape architect, will include signs to help educate residents about the types of plants they can use. Among the selections are Autumn Sage, Black-Eyed Susan, Columbine, Cone Flower and Love Grass - to name a few. The project received town approval and went through the permitting process with the help of one of the class members, Mike Walker, who currently serves on the Flower Mound Town Council.
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The following is a summary of incidents reports recently made to the Argyle Police Department as compiled by the staff of the CTG: A homeless man from Denton decided he wanted to make his new home in Argyle despite not having a residence. His arrival spurred countless calls to police as the man visited local businesses, slept on the concrete pavement outside, toured model homes while drinking from a jug and grabbing handfuls of candy, gestured and yelled at passersby on the roadways and went so far as to threaten people with a mop inside of an Argyle restaurant. No word on whether he has re-thought his decision. The following is an account of the numerous calls Argyle police handled: * A suspicious person reported to police by
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several callers turned out to be a 57-year-old Denton resident who had walked to Argyle from Denton where he said he was relocating, though he did not yet have a home. One of the callers described him as an older man in a brown jacket directing traffics “as if it were an orchestra.” The officer asked the man to stop waving at vehicles and to stay out of neighborhoods. * At a model home on River Meadows Lane, the man was viewing model homes in the neighborhood while carrying a jug and drinking out of it. The man nabbed a large amount of complimentary candy while on his tour and later became argumentative with the host. The caller told police he believed the man, described as being thin with gray hair, to be casing the neighborhood. * The man was later spotted walking along the railroad tracks and was advised by police to stop. He was last seen walking back to Denton along Highway 377 where he told police he was going to help a friend. * Another call came to police later when individuals reported the man was making gestures at passing cars from the side of the road on his way back to Denton. * A business contacted police later concerned about the homeless man lurking around. In total, police received seven calls about the man who refused their offer of a ride back to Denton. * Later that evening, the same man was seen at Highway 377 and Crawford Road throwing things at cars and yelling at people late one evening. Police later determined the man had mental issues and was the same person police had been dealing with on a number of other calls earlier in the day. * The next day, business owners were calling police to have the homeless man escorted from their property after he was spotted lying on the concrete approach sleeping.
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* Police were called yet again regarding a disturbance where the homeless man was holding a mop, threatening multiple people inside a restaurant. A resident called police about a door-to-door salesman who was “very high pressure” while selling cleaning products in the 100 block of Pecan Acres Lane. The salesman was described as a tall man wearing a light t-shirt and khaki shorts. A resident asked police to talk to the owner of a dog about keeping it out of the front yard of their home in the 300 block of Redbud Street. The resident also asked police to talk to the owner about the dog charging at people. The call came after the dog started barking at a neighbor and then charged the caller. The resident said it has been an ongoing issue. A sedan was swerving all over the road on I-35W, a caller informed police. The caller followed the vehicle from the 71 mile marker to the 81 mile marker, in constant contact with dispatch. The dispatcher told the caller to turn their hazard lights on as an officer tried to identify the vehicle. The officer made contact with the driver of the sedan, later indicating the driver was not intoxicated, just tired. Police were called about suspicious activity at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop of Highway 377 and, upon their arrival, learned that employees had just gotten off work and had stopped to chat before heading home. A resident in the 1600 block of FM 407 reported a man driving an older model truck with a freezer in back approached his home. The driver then banged on the resident’s front door. When the resident stepped outside, he saw the driver looking around the side of his home. When the driver saw the resident, he said “Just trying to make a living, boss,” and then jumped into his truck and sped off. The man was described as being under age 35 with a medium build and light brown hair.
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An individual from the 300 block of Clear Cove told police a purse was stolen from their vehicle sometime during the day. Police were called to a home on Frenchtown where family members were staying after the homeowner had recently passed away. An individual with the power of attorney told police he had given permission for family to stay at the residence and take some belongings. However, he believed individuals were taking more than what was approved and had seen a neighbor going through the house. Police told the executor of the estate that it was a civil matter, not a police matter. Two older men were seen leaving a vacant house at Meandering Creek and Woodland Drive around 11 p.m., causing a neighbor concern. One was seen with a large board in his hands. A neighbor decided to do some investigative work after calling police about a vehicle parked in front of a house on Forest Trail where the door was left wide open. The caller told dispatch, “I can’t read the other digit. I’ll be out investigating.” A small black cow escaped a pasture, walking alongside I-35W. Argyle police worked with Denton police to nab the loose livestock. Argyle police received several calls about people riding a mechanical bull in the middle of the street at Chisholm and Cherokee trails late one evening around 10:50 p.m. Callers complained about all of the yelling. Police later learned the mechanical horse was owned by a resident who teaches bronc riding and was giving two students a lesson. They soon put the horse away for the night. See more police calls at www.CrossTimbersGazette.com
May 2015
Flower Mound Police Calls
The following is a list of recent police calls reported by the Flower Mound Police Department: 3-30 – Arrest – 2500 block of Cross Timbers Road - A 19-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with a charge of theft over $50 and under $500. 3-30 – Arrest – 2500 block of Cross Timbers Road - A 19-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with a charge of theft over $50 and under $500. 3-30 – Theft of Service over $20 and under $500 – 2600 block of Flower Mound Road – An identified suspect took items valued at an estimated $98.95 from a specialty store. 3-31 – Criminal Mischief over $50 and under $500 – 4900 block of Remington Park Drive – A resident reported someone vandalized a vehicle, causing an estimated $300 in damages. 3-31 – Criminal Mischief over $500 and under $1,500 – 1200 block of Spinks Road – The owner of a vehicle reported someone caused $500 worth of damages while it was parked in the road. 4-01 – Arrest – 10000 block of Sunrise Circle – A 27-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with charges of assault causing bodily injury/family violence and family violence-assault. 4-02 – Arrest – 1700 block of Timber Creek
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Road – An 18-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with an outstanding warrant for theft of property over $500 and under $1,500. 4-02 – Criminal Mischief over $1,500 and under $20,000 and Theft of Property over $500 and under $1,500 – 2100 block of Royal Oaks Drive - An identified suspect was reported to have taken an estimated $1,200 worth of items and vandalized items causing an estimated $3,530 in damages. 4-03 – Theft under $50 – 1000 block of Cross Timbers Road – Identified suspects including a juvenile are believed to have taken headphones, medicine and candy from a convenience store, according to the report. 4-03 – Arrest – 1200 block of River Oaks Drive – A 33-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with a charge of driving while intoxicated (second offense) and assaultcontact. 4-03 – Arrest – 1100 block of Stapleton Street – A 30-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with a charge of driving while intoxicated (third offense). 4-06 – Theft over $50 and under $500 – 4400 block of Biscayne Drive – An identified juvenile is believed to have taken a bike valued at an estimated $100 from a school. 4-07 – Criminal Mischief over $50 and under $500 – 5200 block of Townsend Drive – A resident reported an unknown individual vandalized their residence, causing an estimated $300 in damages. 4-07 – Burglary of Habitation – 3000 block of River Bend Trail – A resident reported someone took $20 worth of beer and $30 worth of other items from their home.
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4-07 – Arrest – Graystone Drive at Firewheel Drive – A 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with charges of possession of marijuana under 2 ounces and possession of a controlled substance under 1 gram. 4-08 – Criminal Mischief over $50 and under $500 – 2800 block of Clear Ridge Lane – An individual reported someone caused an estimated $250 in damages to a vehicle at a residence. 4-08 – Arrest – 4700 block of Old Bent Tree – A 26-year-old woman was taken into custody in connection with an outstanding warrant for fraudulent use/possession of identifying information from the Flower Mound Police Department.
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4-12 – Burglary of Building – 5700 block of Morriss Road – An identified suspect and an identified juvenile are believed to have taken items from a high school. The suspects’ vehicle was identified in the report as a 2004 Nissan Pathfinder. 4-12 – Arrest – 4100 block of Kirkpatrick Lane – A 19-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with an outstanding warrant from the Flower Mound Police Department for consumption of alcohol by a minor. 4-12 – Arrest – 4100 block of Kirkpatrick Lane – A 17-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with an outstanding warrant from the Flower Mound Police Department on burglary of a building.
4-09 – Theft over $50 and under $500 – 2500 block of Solano Drive – A resident reported someone took audio equipment valued at an estimated $70 from their home.
4-13 – Burglary of Building – 10000 block of Pedernales Falls Drive – A representative of a home builder reported someone took $1,600 worth of items from a home.
4-10 – Theft over $50 and under $500 – 2300 block of Royal Oaks Drive – A resident reported someone took several items valued at an estimated $450 from their home.
4-13 – Theft of Property over $500 and under $1,500 – 6000 block of Long Prairie Road – An unknown suspect took a cellphone and other merchandise valued at an estimated $734.98 from a department store.
4-12 – Arrest – 7400 block of Cross Timbers Road – A 42-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with a charge of driving while intoxicated (first offense). 4-12 – Criminal Mischief over $1,500 and under $20,000 – 1100 block of Colony Street – A resident reported an identified suspect caused an estimated $5,000 in damages to a vehicle at the home. 4-12 – Arrest – 3700 block of Long Prairie Road – A 26-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with charges for driving while license invalid previous conviction and possession of drug paraphernalia.
4-13 – Arrest – 3600 block of Lofty Pines Drive – A 45-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with possession of a controlled substance from 1 gram to 4 grams and possession of a controlled substance less than 28 grams. 4-14 – Arrest – 5300 block of Maple Court – A 38-year-old female was taken into custody in connection with a charge of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram. 4-14 – Criminal Mischief over $50 and under $500 – 2300 block of Red Maple Road – A See FM POLICE CALLS Page B24
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Teen Sexting By Denton County Sheriff Will Travis
It’s tough to keep kids safe today. Here at the Sheriff’s Office, in addition to our
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regular patrols, we have programs, and often Deputies in the schools, but what about when they’re not in school? Kids tend to think of themselves as invincible, so it makes it difficult to convince them of the dangers of things like Facebook, Instagram, and Snap Chat. More and more, we see cases of what’s called
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“sexting.” I’m not referring to just sending dirty talk; I’m talking about sending provocative selfies that include variations from simply inappropriate pictures of themselves in their underwear to pictures of themselves completely nude. Surveys on sexting have found that among kids in their upper teens, about a third have sexted, so while the practice is neither universal, or terribly rare, it is common enough in teenager’s lives to be familiar. A study of seven public high schools in East Texas, for example, found that 28 percent of sophomores and juniors had sent a naked picture of themselves by text or e-mail, and 31 percent had asked someone to send one. (Rosen) Although there are conflicting opinions about whether sexting is more likely in teens who admitted to substance abuse and high risk behavior than among other teens, Amy Hasinoff, author of Sexting Panic: Rethinking Criminalization, Privacy, and Consent, points out that, “Sexting is a form of sexual activity,” not a gateway to it. In addition, kids are often fooled by adults pretending to be teens just to get their pictures. (Rosen) Social media has been cited as a window into the teenage world. If your sole response is to increase the restrictions, you could be missing a chance to know what’s actually going on with your child, to know things that in previous eras would have stayed hidden. For example, don’t shut down accounts. Kids will just find ways to open new ones under names that have nothing to do with their real ones, names that you can never track, or they will migrate to new platforms. Instead, ask questions, no matter how difficult it might be. Kids sext for many reasons, and unless you ask, you won’t know whether the one that was in their head at the time was normal adolescent experimentation
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or something else, and you won’t know for sure who they are sexting with unless you talk to them. (Rosen) Advice for parents 1. Don’t wait for an incident to happen to your child or your child’s friend before you talk about the consequences of sexting. It’s better to have the talk before something happens. 2. Remind your kids that once an image is sent, they lose control of it. Regardless of what is “supposed” to happen to the picture, they have no way of knowing whether that happens or not. For example, pictures on SnapChat are supposed to disappear, but a simple screen shot allows the recipient to keep the picture as long as they like. 3. Ask how they would feel if their teachers, parents, or the entire school saw the picture, because that happens all the time. 4. Talk about pressures to send revealing photos. Let teens know that you understand the pressure and that no matter how much social pressure there is, the potential social humiliation can be hundreds of times worse. 5. Teach your children that the buck stops with them. If someone sends them a photo, they should delete it immediately. It’s better to be part of the solution than the problem. Besides, if they do send it on, they’re distributing pornography - and that’s against the law. 6. Check out www.ThatsNotCool.com Source: www.commonsensemedia.org Rosen, Hannah. http://www.theatlantic. com/magazine/archive/2014/11/whykids-sext/380798/?single_page=true
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Highland Village Police Blotter The following reports are provided by the Highland Village Police Department from April 1 through April 24: 4-01 – Warrant Service – LA Fitness 4-01 – Fraud/Forgery – 2400 block of High Chapel Court
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4-06 – Duty on Striking (Vehicle/Object) – 2600 block of Creekside Way 4-06 – Criminal Mischief – 500 block of Rosedale Street 4-06 – Fraud/Forgery – 800 block of Lochmoor Lane 4-06 – Property Found – Unlisted Address O/C – Other 4-07 – Fraud/Forgery – 3100 block of Lake Creek Drive
4-01 – Theft – 200 block of Edgewood Drive
4-07 – Drug/Narcotics Violation – 3000 block of Justin Road
4-01 – Criminal Mischief – 2700 block of Garrett Drive
4-08 – Fraud/Forgery – 300 block of Shade Tree Street
4-02 – Criminal Mischief – Walmart
4-08 – Fraud/Forgery – 3300 block of Castlewood Boulevard
4-02 – Traffic – 2500 block of Justin Road 4-02 – Suspicious Circumstances – 100 block of Villa Park Drive 4-02 – Drug/Narcotics Violation – Shops of Highland Village Shopping Center 4-02 – Traffic – Hillside Drive and Oak Hollow Drive 4-03 – MHMR Referral – 2800 b lock of Timbercrest Lane 4-03 – Alcohol Violation – 600 block of Hidden Oak Court 4-04 – Criminal Mischief – YMCA Camp on the Lake 4-04 – Warrant Service – 7000 block of Village Parkway 4-05 – Drug/Narcotics Violation – LA Fitness 4-05 – Criminal Mischief – Poindexter Bridge at Village Parkway 4-05 – Drug/Narcotics Violation – 3300 block of Castlewood Boulevard
4-08 – Fraud/Forgery – 300 block of Shade Tree Street
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4-08 – Warrant Service – Highland Village Police Department 4-08 – MHMR Referral – 600 block of Ranier Court 4-08 – Theft – Walmart 4-09 – Disturbance-Domestic – 800 block of
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Green Valley Lane 4-09 – Assault – Highland Village Elementary School 4-09 – Fraud/Forgery – 3100 block of Vista Heights Lane See HV POLICE BLOTTER Page B23
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Double Oak Police Beat Submitted by Chief Derrick Watson On Monday April 20, 2015 a resident in the 100 blk. Of West Carruth Lane, Double Oak reported that their garage had been entered by an unknown person(s) and burglarized. Missing from the garage were coins from the center console of a parked vehicle, a cell phone charger and two skateboards. We would like to stress again that parking vehicles inside of garages, with the door shut and locked, helps deter opportunistic criminals. If you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood (individuals looking into cars, ringing doorbells or knocking to see if anyone’s home for example) please try to remember a clothing description, what was suspicious about their behavior and make/ model/color of their vehicle (if they’re driving). If you have any information regarding this, or any other, offense please contact Detective Murphy at (972) 355-5995. I certainly understand that a quick analysis of the facts and circumstances of the offense will lead the reader to deduce that the suspect(s) are most probably juveniles. We also have two other offenses involving the theft of alcohol and the theft of a checkbook from a garage back in January in which one of the offenses, without question, involves juvenile offenders. Again please…please…please shut garages, lock vehicle and residential doors and don’t leave valuable property or documents in easily accessed locations. If you don’t care about your own property then at least do it for your neighbors so that Double Oak can become a less attractive target for thieves. Mom and Dad I’m also asking you to pay attention to your youngsters. Somewhere in Double Oak a young person has added to their collection of skateboards, or has come home smelling of alcohol after staying out late, or there is property in your house you’ve never seen before. Yes…It is against the law to enter a person’s home and help yourself to property that doesn’t belong to you. Yes…
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It is considered Burglary of a Habitation regardless of the items taken or dollar amount. Yes…Complainants, the Police, the District Attorney’s office all have significant discretion as to how the offense will be investigated and potentially prosecuted. Here’s the problem. Parents tend to be very understanding of their children’s actions and are willing to chalk up youthful indiscretion as just that…youthful behavior and poor decision making. On the other side people who have had adult sized teen males, or adult males, wandering around their garage, or back patio, or fenced lot tend to be a lot less understanding. It is more than the fact that a young person could find themselves being prosecuted for Burglary, it’s also the enormous potential for tragedy for the homeowner and the youths involved. Our homeowner doesn’t know whether the unknown male(s) in their garage or backyard mean harm to their family or not. I do know that almost everyone in town is aware that bad people do, on occasion, visit Double Oak and victimize our citizens. I do know that the Texas Penal Code Sec. 9.40 “Protection of One’s Own Property” is very specific about what a homeowner can do to protect their residence. I do know, and have worked, offenses where young men made stupid life destroying decisions because they weren’t under the control of their parent(s). Obviously I’m not an attorney, but I think there is value in reading the Texas Penal Code regarding use of force. Texas has a very strong “castle doctrine”. I’ll quote Texas Penal Code Sec. 9.42 in its entirety and leave it to the reader to assess and understand. Texas Penal Code Sec. 9.42. Deadly Force to Protect Property. A person is justified in using deadly force against another to protect land or tangible, movable property: (1) if he would be justified in using force against the other under Section 9.41; and (2) when and to the degree he reasonably believes the deadly force is immediately necessary: (A) to prevent the other’s imminent commission of arson, burglary, robbery, aggravated robbery, theft during the nighttime, or criminal mischief during the nighttime; or (B) to prevent the other who is fleeing
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immediately after committing burglary, robbery, aggravated robbery, or theft during the nighttime from escaping with the property; and (3) he reasonably believes that: (A) the land or property cannot be protected or recovered by any other means; or (B) the use of force other than deadly force to protect or recover the land or property would expose the actor or another to a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury. Please talk to your young people about the long term life consequences that can result from stealing out of your neighbor’s yard, garage, home. The following crime snapshots are presented for the “…it doesn’t happen here crowd…” in the past six years we’ve cleared multiple residential burglary and theft offenses involving: - Male, 32 years of age, Burglary (Jewelry, Electronics). Committed offenses to support narcotics use. Known gang member and self-admitted drug dealer. - Female, 19 years of age, Burglary (Computer, Prescription Medications, Checks). Knew the victims and had previously been a guest in their home. - Male, 20 years of age, Burglary (Computer, Prescription Medications, Checks). Knew the victims and had previously been a guest in their home. - Male, 24 years of age, Burglary (Guns, Jewelry, Electronics) Committed offense to support narcotics use. Victim had been in his new home less than one week. - Female, 30 years of age, Theft from two residences (Jewelry). Defendant knew both families, let herself into the homes when the families were away, and literally stole memories as well as the property. With the exception of the first offender, every listed person had a connection to the Double Oak / Flower Mound / Highland Village area. It is also interesting to note that with the exception of the last defendant they have all gone on to commit additional felony offenses. When a person’s home is broken into a
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valuable sense of security for family members is damaged. It’s a stupid crime driven by the self-seeking needs of the criminal and lack of concern for the victims. If you’ve got a young person turning down the path of substance use, family disobedience and crime confront them now, and be their parents, before it’s too late. Thank you for the opportunity to serve. The following is the activity log from the Double Oak Police Department: 04-10 12:13 a.m. – Suspicious Circumstances – 200 blk. Oak Trail, Double Oak – A resident noted that the lights had been turned on inside of an exterior garage. It appeared that nothing had been disturbed. 04-10 1:25 p.m. – Accident – 3900 blk. Justin Rd., Double Oak – A motorcycle was struck by a car. 04-10 9:29 p.m. – Vehicle Complaint – Meadowknoll Dr. and Valley View Trl., Double Oak – An anonymous caller reported two or possibly three motorcycles making excessive noise. 04-11 4:10 p.m. – Welfare Concern – Chinn Chapel Rd., Double Oak – A passing motorist reported their concerns about an elderly pedestrian becoming overheated and sitting down in Double Oak. Subject was found near a residence in Flower Mound and was determined to be okay. 04-11 7:20 a.m. – Forgery / Fraud – 200 blk. Cross Timbers, Double Oak – A complainant reported that their social security number had been used to file taxes for another person. 04-12 8:40 a.m. – Deceased Animal – 8200 blk. Justin Rd., Denton County – A witness reported a deer having been struck by a car. Upon arrival it was determined that the animal was deceased and animal control was notified. 04-12 12:58 p.m. – Assault in Progress – 100 blk. Collin St., Argyle – DOPD officer dispatched as cover unit to the scene of an assault in progress. One subject arrested by Argyle PD. 04-12 2:27 p.m. – Animal Complaint – 700 blk. Simmons Rd., Double Oak – A report was made regarding one black lab and one yellow lab running loose near the intersection of Kings Rd. Officer was unable to locate the dogs. See DO POLICE BEAT Page B19
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04-12 5:17 p.m. – Forgery / Fraud – 3800 blk. Chapel Hill, Double Oak – A resident found that an unknown person had used a tax identification number to file a return. 04-12 11:17 p.m. – Disturbance – 200 blk. Hilltop Ln., Hickory Creek – Multiple agencies responded to a domestic disturbance call that evolved into a barricaded subject situation. DOPD assisted with securing the perimeter of the scene. 04-13 7:54 p.m. – Forgery / Fraud – 200 blk. Meadowknoll Dr., Double Oak – A resident tried filing their tax return and found another person had already filed under their social security number and name. 04-13 8:15 p.m. – Forgery / Fraud – 100 blk. Lake Trail Dr., Double Oak – IRS fraud complaint.
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ed. 04-16 8:41 a.m. – Forgery / Fraud – 300 blk. Waketon Rd., Double Oak – A resident reported their taxes having been filed by an unknown person. 04-16 1:54 p.m. – Assist FD – 200 blk. Simmons Rd., Double Oak – Officer responded to a medical emergency and remained on scene with the patient until arrival of Fire / Emergency Medical Services arrived on scene. 04-16 5:12 p.m. – Assist Agency (Sheriff’s Department) – FM 407 and Chinn Chapel Rd., Denton County – Caller reported being followed down the roadway. Complainant pulled into a local business parking lot and was met by a Double Oak officer. Officer remained on scene until arrival of a county Deputy. 04-16 11:52 p.m. – Assist Agency (Argyle PD) – 6700 blk. Hwy 377, Argyle – Double Oak Officer
04-14 7:05 p.m. – Assist Agency – 9700 blk. Blanco Drive, Lantana – Dispatched to help Denton County S.O. with investigation on a distress alarm call. No criminal activity detected. 04-15 7:38 p.m. – Suspicious Vehicle – 100 blk. Twin Lakes Dr., Double Oak – Unknown black SUV parked across from witness home since 4:30 a.m. Further investigation revealed that vehicle had been borrowed from the owner and they were unsure why it was parked on a street in Double Oak. A 48hr notice tag was placed on the vehicle. 04-15 11:13 a.m. – Forgery / Fraud – 300 blk. Oakview Dr., Double Oak – A resident reported that their taxes had been filed without their knowledge by an unknown person.
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stood by as “cover unit” during a vehicle search by Argyle PD. 04-17 2:19 a.m. – Assist Agency (Argyle PD) – 500 blk. S. Hwy 377, Argyle – Argyle Officer stopped a vehicle that had plates that didn’t match with the Vehicle Identification Number. Officer requested a cover unit during the investigation. 04-17 7:07 p.m. – Assist Agency (Bartonville PD) – 300 blk. Green Oaks Dr., Bartonville – Bartonville Office requested assistance with searching a residence after finding an unsecure back door. 04-18 10:39 a.m. – Forgery / Fraud – 100 blk. S. Woodland Trl., Double Oak – An unknown suspect filed the Complainant’s taxes without their permission. 04-18 4:53 p.m. – Solicitor Complaint – 700 blk. Cross Timbers Dr., Double Oak.
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04-18 9:05 p.m. – Disturbance / Suspicious Circumstances – 100 blk. Lake Trail Dr., Double Oak – A witness observed an adult male cussing, speaking loudly and walking down the street talking on a cellphone. Male was later found intoxicated by Flower Mound PD who requested assistance from DOPD. Intoxicated subject was cooperative and later released to sober adults. 04-19 1:34 a.m. – Residential Alarm – 200 blk. Forest Park Dr., Double Oak – A witness reported an audible alarm going off across the street. Officer found no sign of criminal activity and alarm was probably for a septic system. 04-19 5:31 a.m. – Animal Control – 1000 blk. Orchid Hill Rd., Denton County – Officer assisted with corralling a loose horse that belonged on Orchid Hill Rd. See DO POLICE BEAT Page B20
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04-19 9:23 p.m. – Open Door – 8300 blk. Justin Rd., Double Oak – Officer found an unsecure door at a commercial business. No criminal activity was detected. Officer secured the door. 04-20 12:31 a.m. – Driving While Intoxicated – 100 blk. Chinn Chapel Rd., Double Oak – While on patrol officer observed a silver car with its front wheels stuck over a curb, and in the grass, of a local business. Adult female subject was given standardized field sobriety testing and then arrested for DWI. 04-20 8:08 a.m. – Forgery / Fraud – 300 blk. Waketon Rd., Double Oak – A resident report that an unknown person had filed their taxes without permission.
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04-20 9:34 a.m. – Forgery / Fraud – 300 blk. Waketon Rd., Double Oak - A resident report that an unknown person had filed their taxes without permission. 04-20 6:01 p.m. – Burglary of a Habitation – 100 blk. W. Carruth, Double Oak – An unknown person entered a homeowner’s garage, entered two parked cars, and removed property without permission. 04-21 12:43 p.m. – Assist Agency (Flower Mound) – Justin Rd. at Chinn Chapel Rd., Flower Mound – Double Oak PD assisted FMPD with a major accident involving three vehicles. One vehicle entered oncoming traffic in the E/B portion of Justin Rd. Two persons were transported to the hospital. 04-21 6:08 p.m. – Criminal Mischief – 6600 blk. Hawk Rd., Double Oak – An unknown suspect(s) damaged a resident’s electric gate by removing it from its hinges. Officers assisted with repairing
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the gate. 04-21 7:10 p.m. – Motorist Assist – 500 blk. Waketon Rd., Double Oak – Officers assisted with pushing a vehicle that has run out of gas off the roadway. Officer waited until spouse returned with gasoline.
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04-25 1:19 p.m. – Suspicious Vehicle – 300 blk. Thornhill Circle, Double Oak – A resident reported two young males in a Chevy S-10 pickup truck repeatedly driving the neighborhood and taking pictures. Officer was unable to locate the vehicle.
04-22 10:19 p.m. – Disturbance – 200 blk. Meadowknoll, Double Oak – Report of loud motorcycles being operated in the area.
04-26 12:18 a.m. – Suspicious Vehicle – 8100 blk. Justin Rd., Double Oak – Officer observed two young men parked behind the church. Further investigation resulted in the issuance of a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia.
04-24 3:18 p.m. – Animal Complaint – 200 blk. Valley View Trl., Double Oak – Officer observed a dog walking in the roadway. After attempting to corral the animal the owner arrived and took his own dog into custody.
04-26 9:25 p.m. – Loose Animal – Victory Lane, Double Oak – Yellow lab found on Simmons near Kings Rd. wearing a shock collar. Officer was unable to locate the owner. Animal control was notified to retrieve the lab.
04-25 1:48 p.m. – Motorist Assist – 200 blk. Kings Rd., Double Oak – Officer provided traffic control while a motorist replaced a wheel that had fallen off their trailer.
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4-09 – CPS Referral – 600 block of Highland Meadows Drive 4-09 – Disturbance-Domestic – 900 block of Heatherglen Court 4-10 – Drug/Narcotics Violation – Walmart 4-10 – Criminal Mischief – McAuliffe Elementary School
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4-23 – Assault – Highland Village Police Department
4-15 – Fraud/Forgery – 500 block of Willow Way
4-22 – Fraud/Forgery – 3000 block of Woodhollow Drive
4-24 – Fraud/Forgery – 2700 block of Timbercrest Lane
4-22 – Warrant Service – Pick Up – Police Department-other
4-24 – CPS Referral – 500 block of Doubletree Drive
4-16 – Property-Found – Shops of Highland Village Shopping Center 4-16 – Suspicious Circumstances – Rambling Oaks Courtyard 4-16 – Fraud/Forgery – 2500 block of Glen Ridge Drive
4-11 – Criminal Mischief – Briarhill Middle School
4-17 – Fraud/Forgery – 300 block of Pebble Knoll
4-11 – Traffic – 1900 block of Justin Road
4-17 – Fraud/Forgery – 400 block of Copperas Trail
4-12 – Criminal Mischief – McAuliffe Elementary School 4-12 – Warrant Service – Unlisted Address O/C – Other 4-13 – Warrant Service – Pick Up – Denton County Sheriff’s Office 4-14 – Property – Found – Highland Shores Tennis Courts No. 1 4-14 – Fraud/Forgery – 500 block of Medina Drive 4-14 – Property – Lost – Highland Village Police Department 4-14 – Property – Lost – Whole Foods 4-14 – Fraud/Forgery – 100 block of Gayle Lane 4-14 – Property Found – 1000 block of Village Parkway 4-14 – Theft – Walmart 4-15 – Fraud/Forgery – 100 block of Monday Haus Lane
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4-22 – Animal Complaint – At Large – 40 block of Remington Drive West
4-16 – Fraud/Forgery – 2800 block of Woodlake Court
4-11 – Animal Complaint – Animal Medical Center of Highland Village
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4-15 – Fraud/Forgery – 500 block of Highland Hills Lane
4-10 – Traffic – Goody Goody Liquor
4-11 – Traffic – TCBY Frozen Yogurt
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resident reported an identified suspect caused an estimated $75 in damages to the residence.
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4-14 – Arrest – 4400 block of Long Prairie Road – A 72-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with a charge of driving while intoxicated (first offense). 4-15 – Arrest – 2000 block of Blue Ridge Drive – A 26-year-old man was taken into
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custody in connection with charges for two separate counts of family violence–assault. 4-15 – Arrest – 6100 block of Long Prairie Road – A 54-year-old woman was taken into custody in connection with a charge of theft over $50 and under $500. 4-16 – Arrest – 4100 block of Kirkpatrick Lane – A 20-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with an outstanding warrant for possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces. 4-19 – Arrest – 5800 block of Long Prairie Road – A 42-year-old woman was taken into custody in connection with charges of tampering with government records and engaging in organized criminal activity. 4-19 – Arrest – 5800 block of Long Prairie Road – A 28-year-old woman was taken into custody in connection with charges of tampering with government records and engaging in organized criminal activity and an outstanding warrant from Grand Prairie for speeding. 4-19 – Arrest – 5800 block of Long Prairie Road – A 31-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with charges of tampering with government records and engaging in organized criminal activity and an outstanding warrant from Tarrant County on theft under $50 with a previous conviction. 4-19 – Arrest – 5800 block of Long Prairie Road – A 52-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with a charge for engaging in organized criminal activity as well as several outstanding warrants from Fort Worth for two counts of public intoxication, disregarding a stop sign, no driver’s license and no liability insurance. 4-20 – Criminal Mischief under $50 – 1500
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block of Lexington Avenue – An identified juvenile is believed to have caused an estimated $15 in damages to a fence, according to a report. 4-21 – Arrest – 3000 block of Vanderbilt Drive – A 21-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with a charge of possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces and an outstanding warrant from the Denton Police Department for an unrestrained passenger. 4-22 – Arrest – Whispering Oaks and Kings in Double Oak – A 21-year-old woman was taken into custody in connection with a charge of possession of marijuana between 4 ounces and 5 pounds. 4-22 – Criminal Mischief over $50 and under $500 – 3400 block of Brightstone Court – An identified suspect is believed to have caused an estimated $500 in damages to a vehicle at the residence, according to the report. 4-22 – Burglary of Habitation – 5300 block of Ponder Place – A resident reported someone took two items valued at an estimated $599 from the home. 4-22 – Theft of Property over $500 and under $1,500 – 5200 block of Long Prairie Road – A resident reported someone took a bike valued at an estimated $500 from the home. 4-23 – Burglary of Habitation – 3300 block of Diamond Point Drive – A resident reported someone took several pairs of earrings, a tennis bracelet and several necklaces valued at an estimated $6,550 from the home. 4-23 – Theft under $50 – 700 block of Cross Timbers Road – An employee of a grocery store reported someone took beer valued at an estimated $9.74 without paying.
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they bought it. I am grateful to Kyer for her 15+ years of public service to the LISD. She’s lived in FM for over 20 years and she’s been an important part of the community in many ways.
You know one reason why Bryan Webb is so popular? Because he treats people with respect and he can disagree with you without resorting to rude invective and yelling. It’s one of the reasons why he won so big too.
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Mike Walker was a member of the Smart Growth Commission. And has been actively involved in boards, commissions and council for over 12 years. Oh, and he votes. So for all of you who have been involved for 10 minutes before you think you can take over FM, maybe educate yourselves first.
Gosh, some of you people will attack the NFL for decades, won’t you? When does the statute of limitations run on your gratuitous NFL comments?
Flower Mound invested millions into a traffic light sync system that hasn’t worked since
Rountree, etc. have the loudest, most obnoxious supporters - they don’t like anything, but have no answers. Except no.
I am impressed with Mr. Walker’s many years of service to Flower Mound. Walker has a clear understanding of the processes that come with representing. He will have my vote in May.
Residents of Rosewood Assisted Living & Memory Care in Flower Mound were treated to a special cookie drive thanks to Flower Mound Girl Scout Troop 8869. The girls collected donations from local businesses and residents and donated almost 100 boxes of cookies to the Rosewood residents. Pictured are Judith Kenton, Phyllis Gordy and Clare Murnan with members of Troop 8869.
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The low attacks here against Gelbman have no reasons whatsoever, they are NOT informative and they are NOT true. In a way, I was disappointed last year when the elections were cancelled. My general thought is that in order for democracy to work, you need to have debates and an election. But if
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Highland Village Girl Receives Stars & Stripes Award
the American Heritage Girls offers the Stars and Stripes Award. To receive the award, Alison Grogan completed a number of requirements Alison Grogan of Highland Village including: Earned a total of 36 Merit recently earned the highest recognition Badges (only 16 are required); Earned
the Religious Recognition associated with her denomination; Held a leadership position in her Troop for a minimum of six months; Planned, developed, and provided leadership to others in a 100+ hour service project; Wrote a Life Ambition/ Spiritual Walk Essay and mini-resume; Received at least 5 Letters of Reference; Passed a Board of Review. Alison chose to organize and implement a city-wide trash pickup
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and mini-wellness fair to serve the community. Highland Village currently does not have an annual trash pickup and it was Alisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal to get the community involved and inspire the city to have an annual trash pickup day. More than 100 people attended. A member of American Heritage Girls TX 1171, Alison is the 144th girl nationally, the 12th girl in Texas, and the first in her troop to earn the award. She was recognized for her accomplishment in a Court of Honor Ceremony on Feb. 14 at Lamb of God Lutheran Church where she is a member. The daughter of Robert and Terika Grogan of Highland Village, Alison is active in a Home School co-op where she is a senior, her church choir, The Actors Conservatory Theatre in Lewisville and volunteers for various community activities. American Heritage Girls, Inc., is an organization for young women, ages 5-18. For more information, visit www.ahgonline.org.
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Seniors Fourth Annual Pickleball Tournament for Alzheimer’s By Catherine Brown, Contributing Writer
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The Flower Mound Community Activity Center Pickleball Group held its Fourth Annual Pickleball Tournament for Alzheimer’s on April 10th. This was an all-day fun event and all proceeds from the players registration fee and purchase of guest lunch tickets was sent
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to Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Dallas Chapter. What is Pickleball? It’s a racket sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. The amazing thing about the participants is that they are all members of Seniors in Motion and participate in the this sport several times a week. The players tell me that you are never too old to exercise and Pickleball is a great way to keep young.
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Why this tournament for Alzheimer’s? Because they need our help. People affected with this disease are too sick to be an activist for Alzheimer’s and their caretakers are too busy. So who won this tournament you ask? 1st place - Lorna Hornbuckle; 2nd place - John Blair; 3rd place - Kate Donely. However, everyone in this picture is a winner. There are no losers in this group!
The 4th annual Pickleball Tournament for Alzheimer’s players include: (first row, left to right) Sharon Reed, Lorna Hornbuckle, Vicki Burton, Linda Tuck, Nancy Bethea and Suzanne Harrelson; (second row, left to right) Jesse Reed, Catherine Brown, Deanna Storm and Kay Rehkopf; (third row, left to right) John Blair, Ron Kehoe, Tim Hamlett, Ron Palluth, Jim Fox, Jay Trivedi, Kate Donely, Kathrine Rickerd and Cecilia Pettit.
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A Retreat Amidst the Suburbs
Police K-9 Fetches Retirement
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By Dawn Cobb, Editor
The Rev. Phil Geleske sits in the Little Chapel area within the 70-acre Briarwood Retreat Center off Copper Canyon Road in Argyle.
An outdoor oasis sits just off Copper Canyon Road near Lantana not far from the construction of new restaurants, a grocery store and other commercial businesses. To the Rev. Phil Geleske, the oasis has become home where he and his wife operate the Briarwood Retreat Center – a place where all ages come together for everything from summer camps to
leadership building seminars. Life on the 70-acre sanctuary is more than a job for the couple, it’s a lifestyle of listening to both the chirps of a wide range of birds flocking to trees and the laughter of children romping through a nearby play area. For the reverend, Briarwood is a passion – one he believes he has spent See BRIARWOOD Page C18
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Bullitt enjoys the attention of Officer Doug Kriese at his retirement party at the Flower Mound Police Department.
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After almost seven years of service, Bullitt is retiring from his day job of searching vehicles in traffic stops and occasionally venturing out to the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to offer his help. At nine years old, the Flower Mound K-9 dog is going to spend the rest of his days in retirement, comfortably ensconced in the family home of Officer Doug Kriese, who has worked with him as a partner since May 2011. It’s a partnership filled with mutual admiration and love as Kriese deftly picks out a squeaky toy from a basket of retirement goodies, knowing exactly what Bullitt enjoys - play time. “That’s what makes a good K-9 dog,” Kriese said, explaining that he has used toys as a way to reward the Belgian Shepherd for his work. Though some K-9 officers use food, food isn’t what makes Bullitt bark. A bone cake from Three Dog See K-9 Page C6
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Mom Extra Thankful This Mother’s Day A daughter’s quick thinking has one Lantana mom very thankful on this Mother’s Day. Julia Leahy, who suffers from seizures following an accident six years ago, was feeling wobbly one recent day and sat down on the living room couch. A few minutes later, she began mumbling and then stopped talking altogether. Her 11year-old daughter Taryn saw her mom’s condition and quickly texted a neighbor, who immediately came over and dialed 911.
Taryn, left, and her mother, Julia Leahy, sit with the family cat in the family living room at their Lantana home.
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Now, weeks later, Leahy says she is amazed at how calmly her youngest of two daughters handled the situation, which she said was devolving into a paralysis stage in the seizure. Argyle Fire Department paramedics arrived and took her to an area hospital where she received treatment. “I don’t remember much of it, just that I couldn’t move and all I could see was a dark tunnel,” she noted. “My daughter is a hero and also my friend and neighbor.” Taryn, a sixth grader at Harpool Middle School, remembers learning about calling 911 during a school assembly. Though reticent to talk about what See THANKFUL Page C4
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happened, Taryn said she knew she needed to get help and soon. “She had such calmness,” Leahy said of her daughter. “She’s my angel. I’m very proud.” The family, who moved to Lantana two years ago, have worked together to help Julia Leahy adjust to her condition, each taking on different chores they were not accustomed to handling. Her husband handles the grocery shopping while the girls split chores with
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the oldest handling the kitchen and the youngest overseeing the living room and cleaning out litter boxes. Though it is challenging for Leahy to have to depend heavily on friends and family, she feels lucky to have their support as well as the opportunity to be with them. “God had a huge hand in this,” she said, referring to her survival from a 15-floor elevator collapse six years ago. “He let me stay with my babies. “I’m beyond proud of the way they (family and friends) have handled things.”
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and other Flower Mound employees gathered to wish their four-legged coworker farewell. “Kids just love him,” said volunteer Pat Graves. “He’s good with children, very gentle.” Responding to his partner’s commands in Czech, Bullitt lapped up the attention -- from belly rubs to pats on the head to hugs during his retirement party in April at the Flower Mound Police Department off Cross Timbers Road. Bullitt officially ended his career on April 12. Since then, both Kriese and his partner have missed each other’s company during the day. “I miss the camaraderie,” Kriese said. “It’s quiet. I miss the barking.” Kriese’s wife told him Bullitt now roams their house looking for his partner and stands by the front door to await his return after the shift ends. Bullitt will soon be replaced by Paige, another Belgian Shepherd currently in
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training with her partner, Officer Matthew Dolan. Born and bred outside of San Antonio, the K-9 dogs and their partner officers then undergo month-long training at U.S. K9 Unlimited Dog Training Academy in Kaplan, Louisiana. Paige and Officer Dolan are expected to be on the job soon, officials said. In the meantime, agreements with neighboring police departments will allow them to use their K-9 officers and dogs if the need arises. For Bullitt, the days of searching vehicles or people for illegal drugs are over. Now, he’ll have plenty of time to play with the squeaky toys he enjoys. “Overall, he’s been an outstanding dog,” said Assistant Chief Wendell Mitchell of Bullitt’s career with the department helping to rid the town of drugs. “We hate to see him go,” he said. “He’s going to live out the rest of his days in a loving home.”
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Highland Court Development Approved By Dawn Cobb, Editor
Mayor Pro Tem Jean Levenick asked the developer about the original proposed senior housing, indicating there was a dearth of such housing in Flower Mound - an issue echoed by some residents during a public hearing. The plan was originally proposed with senior housing but due to neighborhood concerns, was eliminated and changed to single family residential development. “I was the one that sent it back to planning and zoning,” Levenick said, due to the changes in the proposal. She said that she appreciated the neighborhoods’ involvement from the first day. One of the first things she told the developer was that the traffic needed to stay off Rippy Road. “I think this is a compromise,” she said. Council member Bryan Webb said he has been impressed with the changes made to the development over the last seven months. “I think we’re at a fair bargain today,” he said. Councilmember Mike Walker noted the survey was an example of more people being involved in the decision-making. “I’m glad to see more results of the engagement” with the public, he said. Mark Wise, also a councilmember, touted keeping more trees and limiting traffic as being positive aspects of the proposal. During the public hearing, dozens spoke both in favor and against the property. Emily Strittmatter called for silence during the rest of the time allocated for her
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statement to reflect on the 1,304 signatures collected from area residents calling for denial of a development that originally called for apartments. “Clearly this is not a NIMBY (not in my back yard) issue, it’s a town issue,” she said, adding that it is the council who votes, not the residents but that the council should remember that is serves at the will of the people.
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Several residents said they would be more favorable to the proposal if it had about six to eight fewer homes with a density of 8,000 square feet. Mayor Tom Hayden queried whether that would be enough since the proposed lots would still be considered high density under the town’s master plan. Neighborhood reaction to the initial projSee RIPPY Page C11
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ARGYLE: May 6 - Argyle Eagle Golf Classic benefiting the Argyle High School Athletic and Band Booster clubs at 1pm at Champions Circle in Fort Worth. $150 cost per golfer. 214-704-4026 May 9 - Annual Shoot for the Stars Basketball Tournament and Community Event in memory of Alex Betzhold starting at 8:30am at Argyle High School. 3 on 3 basketball tournament, children’s activities, free heart screenings, blood drive, bike rally, 1 mile Color Run and dinner at Fuzzy’s with live music. 940-390-9090 May 16 - Annual workday at the GrahamArgyle Cemetery from 8:30am-3pm. 940-464-7256 May 18 - Argyle Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual 50/50 Fundraising Golf Tournament benefiting area non-profits at 12pm at Denton Country Club, 1213 Country Club Dr. Registration fee of $125 per player includes cart rental, greens fees, range balls, goody bags and dinner. 940-464-9990 June 15–18 - Warrior Strong Sports Camp from 9am–3pm at Liberty Christian School, 1301 Hwy 377. Sports camp for boys and girls entering 1st–6th grades. www.LibertyChristian. com/Warrior-Strong BARTONVILLE: May 16 - Armed Forces Day celebration from 10am-2pm at Bartonville Town Center, 2650 FM 407. Color guard ceremony and pledge by Scout Troop 99, live music from the Poor Kings, kids activities. 940-241-3030 DOUBLE OAK: May 18 - Oath of Office Ceremony for Mayor Mike Donnelly and council members Steve Durbin and Dr. Ara
Minassian at 7pm at Town Hall. May 19 - Double Oak Women’s Club Meeting at 7pm at Town Hall. Scholarship presentation and installation of new officers for next fall. www.doubleoakwomensclub.com May 22-24 - Double Oak Spring CleanUp Weekend at Town Hall. Waste Management containers in town hall parking lot for resident disposal of yard waste items. 972-539-9464 May 30 - Cars and Coffee fundraiser from 9am-12pm at Downing Middle School parking lot. Proceeds from donations received will go toward the purchase of a portable defibrillator for the Double Oak Police Dept. 972-9783068 or www.doubleoakwomensclub. com June 29-July 1 - Flower Mound Christian Football Association Summer Camp at Crossroads Bible Church, 8101 Justin Rd. Two sessions: 1st-3rd graders: 8am-10am; 4th-7th graders: 5:30pm-8pm. Register at www.fmcfa. org or 469-556-9519. FLOWER MOUND: May 8 - Leadercast 2015 at 8am at
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starts at 8:30am. 972- 874-8483 May 16 - Backing the Badge festival benefiting employees of the police and fire department and volunteers who support them at Jake’s Hilltop Park, 4975 Timber Creek Rd. 5k Fun Run at 7am. Live entertainment, children’s activities, sponsor booths, food trucks, PD vs FD softball game from 12-5pm. www.summitclub.org May 16 - Third Annual Flower Mound High School Band Booster Golf Tournament at 2pm at Bridlewood Golf Club. 952-687-1176 May 16-17 - Family Camp Out at Heritage Park, 600 Spinks Rd. Bring a tent, sleeping bags, bug spray and flashlights; staff will take care of the rest. Dinner and breakfast will be provided. Cost: $35/$39 per family. Preregistration required. 972-874-6281 May 17 - Texas Cowboys Against Cancer Four Person Scramble with shotgun start at 1:30pm at Bridlewood Golf Club. $150 per player or $600 per team includes golf, cart, range balls, drink ticket, contests, replay card, prizes, awards and dinner. 972-7416333
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May 23 - Texas SmartScape Water Conserving Plant Sale sponsored by the Town of Flower Mound from 8am12pm at Home Depot, 852 International Parkway. Savings on select varieties of low-water-use plants. Master gardeners, irrigation specialists and plant experts on hand. info@txsmartscape.com May 27 - Introduction to Digital Photography at 6:30pm at Flower Mound Public Library, 3030 Broadmoor Lane. Learn to use a DSLR camera manually. Register at 972-874-6165. May 29 - Concert in the Park featuring Overdrive from 7-9pm at Heritage Park, 600 Spinks Rd. Free event. 972-8746276 May 30 - Flower Mound Preparatory and Philharmonic Orchestras will present a chamber music concert at 2:30pm at Flower Mound Public Library, 3030 Broadmoor Lane. Free event. 972-8746165 HIGHLAND VILLAGE: May 15 - Movie in the Park - Amazing Spider Man 2 at 6pm at Pilot Knoll Park, 218A Orchid Hill Rd. Free event. 972-317-7430 May 21 - Salute. Shop. Serve. Support. from 6-9pm at The Shops of Highland Village. Evening of shopping, dining and honoring our local wounded heroes. Texas craft beer, food and entertainment provided with purchase of wristbands. www.ink4yoursoul.com/ helping-a-hero.html May 29 - Movie in the Park - Dolphin Tale 2 at 6pm at Pilot Knoll Park, 218A Orchid Hill Rd. Free event. 972-3177430 June 6 - Celebrate Highland Village at Unity Park with a 1K/5k run through the city and a family fish-out. Attendees will
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May 16 - Denton County Friends of the Family 9th Annual Rhapsody in the Afternoon - A Day at the Derby at 11 am at Hilton Garden Inn, Lewisville. All proceeds go to providing free services to those impacted by rape, sexual abuse, and domestic violence. 940387-5131, ext 104.
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May 21 - Twilight Tunes, 6:30 to 8pm, Denton County Courthouse-on-theSquare west lawn, 110 W. Hickory St., Free. Featuring: A Taste of Herb – Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass Tribute Band. www.dentonmainstreet.org May 21 - Evenings on Oak Street Concert Series presents The Killdares from 7-8pm at Austin Street Plaza, 221 N. Oak Street, Roanoke. Free concert. 817-491-2411 May 28 - Twilight Tunes, 6:30 to 8pm, Denton County Courthouse-on-theSquare west lawn, 110 W. Hickory St., Free. Featuring: The Poor Kings – Singer Songwriter/Pop. www. dentonmainstreet.org May 31 - Lewisville Civic Chorale presents Bach’s Lunch: Music Scattered around Anna and Johann’s Kitchen Table at 3pm at The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 602 N. Old Orchard Ln., Lewisville. Music by JS Bach, Hildegard, Josquin, Binchois, Hassler, Palestrina, Victoria, Gesualdo, Monteverdi, Purcell, Handel and more. Adults $15, Family $30, Senior Citizens $10, Students $5. www. lewisvillecivicchorale.com June 4 - Twilight Tunes, 6:30 to 8pm, Denton County Courthouse-on-theSquare east lawn, 110 W. Hickory St., Free. Featuring: The Bird Dogs – Country. www.dentonmainstreet.org Ongoing - Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area Nature Preserve offers a variety of outdoor experiences for all ages. Kayaking, hiking, stargazing, bird walk, nature hike, tours of Minor-Porter Log House. LLELA is 2,000 acres of prairies, forests, and wetlands managed as a wildlife preserve by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, University of North Texas, City of Lewisville, and Lewisville ISD. 972-219-3930 or www.LLELA.org Submit your event to dawn@crosstimbersgazette.com
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ect stirred an outcry against higher density housing on the 30-acre property off Rippy Road near FM 2499 - land that currently is zoned half as low density with the other half as neighborhood retail/office development. Several plan changes have taken it from the initially-proposed town homes, apartments and senior living to 161 homes to 137 homes as of March 16 to 96 homes and a 1.6 acre park - one of two proposals put before residents for consideration. Of the 96 lots, 36 were 10,000 square feet or larger with 60 at 6,500 square feet or larger. The average lot size for the smaller lots is 7,400 to 7,800 square feet. The largest lot in the development is 20,000 square feet. A second proposal shown to residents during the neighborhood meetings in-
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cluded 99 homes at a 40-50 percent medium density with no park. A survey sent to residents in Pecan Meadows and Pecan Acres resulted in 77 responses or 52 percent of the total homeowners. Of those 77, 57 chose at least one of two options - with the park and without the park - while 20 opted for neither plan. The latest Highland Court project also calls for larger 10,000-square-foot to 12,000square-foot lots to insulate the Rippy Road neighborhoods with the smaller 6,500square-foot lots closer to the existing commercial/office use, said David Watson, managing principal of Direct Development, which is pursuing its first residential project after building a number of commercial developments in Flower Mound off FM 2499 and FM 1171. “What we’re trying to do over a span of 30
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acres is what is appropriate to adjacent land uses,” Watson said, adding they have added larger back yards and cut the height of homes from three stories to two. “We’d like to say it meets or exceeds what the homeowners put on a list,” Watson said, adding the proposal has less than 100 homes, keeps College Parkway from going through, more trees saved and keep homes at two stories. While an estimated 2.3 acres will be available for a park, Watson explained he anticipated using only 1.6 acres for the actual park to allow additional space for larger lots along Rippy Road. The current plan keeps College Parkway from becoming an thoroughfare street, keeps 12 of 13 specimen trees currently on the property and places a hike and bike trail on the property, leaving trees and other land-
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scaping on the outside of the project next to Rippy Road. The proposal also calls for about 90 additional trees. “The idea is to keep the traffic off Rippy Road,” he said. “If you stay with the master plan, you lose 10 specimen trees and retain three.” The property, which is owned by Vicki Borchardt Trible, has been popular among developers and oil and gas companies, who approached the owner about 10 years ago. When asked if she would sell it now for oil or gas development, Trible said she would prefer not to but might not have many choices if the project didn’t go through. “We have to do something with the land,” she said. “What I like most about his plan...it offers homes to young families,” she said. “After all, the young are our future.”
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April showers brought May flowers! Spring is in the air! All the trees are budding and the flowers are blooming. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful this time of year in North Texas. Spring is one of my favorite times of the year because new life is obvious all around us. You see it in the beauty of creation. You see it in the new births in the animal kingdom. You see it in the longer days with much more sunshine and warmth. New life is a blessing to all who encounter it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a blessing and a joy to encounter it on so many levels. In and through the new
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life that rises around us each spring, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to feel hope and joy, life and love. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re often happier at this time of the year than any other. As a follower of Jesus, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m also reminded of the new life that the resurrection of Christ brings. Because of this rich gift of God Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m reminded that I can have second chances, do overs and new opportunities when I fail, fall or flounder. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m deeply grateful that God loves us enough to allow us to receive new life when we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always find it ourselves. God knows we need this as a giftâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;freely offered, rather than as something we have to earn or work off. God is gracious enough to offer this new life as a gift. I hope this spring youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see and encounter the new life that is all around you. I also hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll discover the new life that Christ can offer. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to the blessing! Celebrate new life well! The Pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place features articles written by a different area church leader each month. Call 940-728-8284 for more information.
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May 2015
Flower Mound Chamber Corner By Lori Walker, President
March Business of the Month – Texas Roadhouse Flower Mound
Spring has sprung and what a glorious spring it has been. Though there have been storms very close by, we have been pretty fortunate to receive the best from the storms and that is the rain. Not too long ago we were all shaking our heads wondering when we would ever even get rain again! Today we look out over this beautiful course and realize just some of what we have to be thankful for. One of the things that we are so thankful about is being involved with the businesses of this area and the wonderful things that they are continually bringing to the table. For the past…well…SEVERAL years this business has provided the dinner meal for the Chamber Golf Tournament. To feed 175 players, volunteers and staff every year and pull that off without a hitch is a tremendously generous and welcome component to a great event! Texas Roadhouse in Flower Mound is owner/operator run by a local favorite, Travis Kaylor. He is a Major investor at the Bronze level. Travis is not only a business supporter, but has also offered employment to the young adults of many of the people in this room! They support many of the schools and local charities with donations as well. From BBQ Ribs to some of the best steak in town, you are sure to find something to fit your fancy at Texas Roadhouse Flower Mound! This business has an attitude of yes when it comes to being a generous partner. When you are looking for a place to stop in, remember the businesses that support your communities and tell them how much you appreciate all that they do! Congratulations to Texas Roadhouse in Flower Mound, the March Business of the Month.
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With statements such as “We believe that our sole purpose for being in business is to give our customers respect, quality and friendly service” and “Our business is built on word of mouth,” they give a nod to the value they place on taking superb care of their patrons. Teamwork is, as you know, all important not only to the Chamber but to all businesses and in fact to all of our citizens as well. Our April Business of the Month is truly a master of teamwork and a wealth of information. As far as the Chamber is concerned, the ways that this entity has helped and supported us runs so deep that it is impossible to even measure. However…..Measure up… they do! Please help me honor our April Business of the Month for 2015 – Huffines Auto Dealership of Lewisville. March Ambassador of the Month – Gavin Fleten of Optimized Local Search
The Ambassadors are a crucial group to the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce. They go about helping and volunteering and for the most part they fly under the radar as far as recognition goes. They are faithful and committed to be at most all events. That is why our Ambassador of the Month qualifies for this award as he carries such a servant heart and is willing to help at every turn. Of course you can count on a smile and most of all the fact that he sees the big picture and has the solution almost before you can state the issue! The value of this guy extends way beyond just the brawn. His humor and sarcasm, involvement in the community as a whole and devotion to his family and friends make him an ultimate choice for this particular award! Please join me in recognizing our March Ambassador of the Month, Gavin Fleten of Optimized Local Search. April Ambassador of the Month – Mary Jacoby
April Business of the Month – Huffines Auto Dealership of Lewisville
In the Flower Mound and Lewisville Business Community there is a multitude of businesses that exudes core values such as dependable, friendly, knowledgeable and commitment to efficient service. Our April Business of the Month is guilty of all the above.
Our Ambassador of the Month for April really needs no introduction. Her smiling face can be seen all over Denton County and we certainly love that we can call her ours from time to time. She is no stranger to the business community as she is always representing her company by serving tirelessly on Chamber committees, boards and by just making people feel good. In our opinion, DATCU Credit Union is blessed to have Mary Jacoby on their team. Please join me in congratulating our Ambassador of the Month, Mary Jacoby!
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May 2015
Gardening: Hot and Cold: Thermoperiods By Noelle M. Hood, Contributing Writer
The temperature of the air and ground surrounding a plant’s parts affect the way it grows and produces. An important factor is whether the plant itself likes a warm or cool growing season. Tomatoes, for example, straggle along until the days are consistently warm while lettuces get a charge out of lengthy, nippy, early spring weather. Here are some thoughts to consider. Tomato plants remain stumpy, and for the most part don’t set fruit in cool weather. Lettuces bolt to make flowers, and turn bitter to the taste when the heat that makes tomatoes shout “Wahoo!” hits. Mums are happy campers when the daytime temperatures are around 60 degrees, and here’s a surprise, those potted cyclamens-the ones that appear in the stores around Christmas--like it chilly. Horticulture professionals call the range of temperatures in 24 hours, a day’s
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thermoperiod. Plants perform best when daytime temperatures are 10-16 degrees higher than nighttime temperatures. Crudely speaking, our green friends cook up sugars during the day then take a breather to exchange gases or respire after the sun goes down. They inhale carbon dioxide and exhale oxygen. The oxygen is leftover from making sugar during photosynthesis. If hot weather causes a plant to breathe faster than it cooks, it can run out of gas, so to speak. This imbalance between photosynthesis and respiration impairs health and growth. North Central Texas vegetable gardeners see the phenomenon clearly in July and August when many vegetable plants struggle with wilting, and stop flowering and consequently setting fruits. Low temperatures can also put the brakes on photosynthesis which also hampers growth and fruiting. Plants are not onesize-fits-all where weather is concerned, some flourish in warm weather, and others like cold weather. The gardener’s job is to figure out what’s what. The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) map of “hardiness zones” helps us determine which plants will best withstand
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the range of air and soil temperatures where we live. Texas has 4 temperature zones with sub-zones stretching from the high plains up north to the subtropical coast and citrus tree-friendly Rio Grande valley. Peach trees, for example, require a certain number of cold weather hours each year in order to flower and set fruit. We may plant any variety of peach trees we like, but doing our hardiness zone homework will prevent a lot of production disappointment later. Did you know different varieties
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have different cooling requirements? Your county extension agent can help you figure out what will work best in your location. Flower gardeners learn their lilies need 6 weeks of 33 degree weather a year before they will bloom. Those gorgeous Asiatic lilies are hard to grow here, but day lilies love the area. Non-hardy plants can be injured by too low or too high temperatures which restrict water intake. Premature budding often follows an outof-season warm spell, after which the plant may get slammed by normal seasonable cold weather. On the other hand, at one time or another most gardeners experience a late spring killer frost. April 15 is the late frost date for our latitude. If you plant warm weather vegetables before that, have a frost guard plan ready. That date, however, is not fool proof. Last year we got hit with an unusual cold snap in the second half of April. I jumped the gun then planted tomatoes 3 times last year. Contact the writer at noellemhood@gmail. com.
May 2015
Expect Cooler, Wetter May By Meteorologist Brad Barton
Denton County needed April’s weather to be wet, and our April showers were all we could’ve hoped for. Crops, lawns, trees (and weeds) are green and lake levels are coming up to above normal. Statistically, our average high was 76 degrees. Our average low was 58. Adding our last weekend’s temperatures in the 80’s, our day-night average was about 67 degrees roughly two degrees warmer than normal. Rainfall made the biggest difference. As of April 25th, Denton Municipal Airport had recorded 4.66 inches of rain, nearly two-and-a-half inches above normal. And beyond this writer’s deadline, there was another 1-2 inch rainfall potential forecast for April 27-28. If realized, it could mean our first 6-inch monthly rainfall total in recent memory. Rainfall was frequent during April. We received .10” on the 1st, .75” on the 5th, Easter Sunday, trace amounts three days following Easter weekend and another .09” on the 9th. Our best single rainfall was 1.10” on April 12th and 13th. We got another 1.01” on the 13th and 14th, .05” on the 21st, .50” on the 23rd, and 1.03” in the heavy storms that passed by Friday night, the 24th. It’s been so long since we’ve had this much water, flood safety is certainly worth a mention. Denton County activated two flash flood warnings on Friday, April 24th; once late morning, and again that evening.
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With the extensive road work going on along I-35 and other traffic lifelines, low water crossing are very dangerous this time of year, especially at night. Soils are rapidly reaching their moisture capacity, especially the sandy loam soils Denton County is so well known for. If we maintain this above-normal pace in rainfall, much of the subsequent storms will run off, producing more flooded low spots we haven’t thought about in years. This month, not only did Denton County get good rains, but large storms in Southern Oklahoma and Northwest Texas filled the watersheds that feed Lake Ray Roberts and Lewisville Lake. By the end of the month, Ray Roberts was 95% full and rising. Lewisville Lake was just over 100%, also rising. One year ago, Ray Roberts was only 73.5% full while Lewisville was at only 67% of capacity. Looking ahead, due to a weak El Nino in the Pacific and a modestly strong signal in the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, the
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Climate Prediction Center is forecasting slightly cooler than average temperatures for North Texas and normal precipitation levels. Based on that, and persistent trends, it’s reasonable to expect highs in the 80’s, lows in the 60’s and several bouts of rainy, occasionally stormy weather, adding up to another 5 inches of rainfall
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during May. Brad Barton is Chief Meteorologist of WBAP820/570KLIF/99.5 ‘The Wolf.” Brad is also the home-field Meteorologist for the Texas Rangers Baseball Club.
May 2015
Christian Community Action Benefits from Mayorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day of Concern More than 104,000 Denton County residents do not know where their next meal
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will come from, including more than 10,000 seniors and 18,000 children. In an effort to increase awareness about hunger in Denton County, April 21, 2015, was proclaimed as the Mayorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day of Concern for the Hungry. At the inaugural event in April, a group of concerned community members gathered at
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mike Walker of Flower Mound addresses the audience in the CCA Food Pantry during the Mayorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day of Concern press conference.
the Food Pantry of Christian Community Action to listen to Mayor Charlotte Wilcox of Highland Village and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mike Walker of Flower Mound speak
about the need to support the Hungry in our community. During April 14-20, citizens of Flower Mound, Highland Village, Lewisville and Denton worked together to collect food for the hungry. Food collection took place at local businesses and churches throughout the county. A total of 28,000 pounds was collected through the campaign. The donated food that was collected during the campaign is being distributed to the CCA Food Pantry, Metrocrest Services Food Pantry and the Lake Cities Community Food Pantry to help restock for the upcoming summer months. Food Must Present Coupon With Incoming Order. One Coupon Per Visit. No Limit. Expires 5/31/15. pantry donations are always needed and greatly appreciated anytime of year. You can deliver food donations to CCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Food Pantry, 200 S. Mill Street, Lewisville, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call CCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pantry Manager Trent Smith at 972-219-4346 to coordinate a food drive.
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Health Run Part of Backing the Badge Events Following a board meeting late last year, Chuck Elsey, Senior Member of the Elsey & Elsey Law Firm and Chairman of the Governing Board of Texas Health Presby-
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terian Hospital of Flower Mound and Jim Rosengren, owner and CEO of Heritage Health Solutions and also a member of the Governing Board, were discussing how the hospital should go about raising health awareness in the community. Mr. Rosengren suggested a health run where community participants would have the opportunity to bring friends and family, participate in a fun run and learn more about their local
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hospital. From that conversation the Texas Health - Health Run was born. Mr. Elsey took Mr. Rosengren’s idea to Flower Mound Mayor Tom Hayden who, after considering several dates, suggested that such a run might be a nice addition to the recently proposed, Town sponsored, Fire and Police Appreciation Day, now aptly named, “Backing the Badge.” Backing the Badge will be held May 16,
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2015 and will include day long activities, food, live music and will culminate in the annual Police and Fire Departments Softball Game. To start the day, the Texas Health - Health Run will kick off the event at 8:30 the morning of May 16th at Lamar Middle School. The Health Run will traverse a 5K course through the streets and See BADGE Page C20
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be exactly what was needed for the job he now holds. “I feel like this is where I am meant to be,” he said, walking along the trails meandering throughout the retreat. For anyone who has been to a camp, the retreat includes all of what one
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expects and more – a dining hall, outdoor chapel, cabins, meeting hall, pool, archery range, arts and crafts area, outdoor picnic pavilion that seats more than 100 people, large fields for outdoor games, a volleyball court, outdoor ping pong tables, horseshoe pits, a challenge course and more. On a recent Saturday, reverends and other officiants from Lutheran ministries across northern Texas and northern Louisiana gathered for a mission assembly and to commemorate the opening of a brand new building completed in January as well as updated camp facilities such as ADA compliant bathrooms, renovated cabins and more. Housing offices for staff, a visitor’s center, space for Bishop Kevin Kanouse and his staff and more than 7,000 square feet of meeting area, the new building serves as the base of operations for a camp that is continuing to thrive and grow through offering more opportunities to serve the public. The building is also equipped with high speed internet – strong enough to handle more than 100 laptops during training sessions. The new building also has common areas and a combined chapel and library. As the centerpiece visually noticeable as one drives into the camp, the building’s walkway features stones bearing names of donors as well as scriptures. “The gift of this building is an enhancement,” he said. The building is a result of a $3 million campaign launched by the Lutheran synod to create a lasting ministry. The camp was created by the Presbyterian congregation in the 1960s-1970s, Geleske said. The Lutheran ministry rented the facilities for outdoor summer
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camps. In the mid-1990s, the Lutheran ministry bought the camp when it became available, he said. Raising more than the $3 million goal allowed the ministry to invest in more upgrades at the retreat, send an estimated $300,000 to Sierra Leone to assist with a similar camp in South Africa as well as set up a leadership development endowment. “We needed to spend energy on developing leaders in these changing times,” he said. With the Leadership Formation Center, Geleske hopes to build on the leadership training he has created with the staff who intern at the retreat, learning how to set up and manage the camps. Staff from age 18 to 30 join the team during the summer. “They get the experience of leading and teaching,” Geleske said. “The heart and soul about Briarwood is leadership with children. We are increasing our focus and building on it.” Opportunities for adults at Briarwood range from leadership academy to retreats for men and women to the Young at Heart Senior’s Retreat, to name a few. Another goal is to continue providing a quality retreat experience at a price that many can afford, he said. “Our mission is to provide a quality experience at an affordable cost,” Geleske said. Campers range from all backgrounds – economically, socially and in religion. “Many other churches use our facilities,” he said. This summer, campers will also get to experience fishing from a real pond created when dirt was relocated to
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support the new building, creating a sizable hole now filled with water. An aeration system will be added to ensure fish thrive in the pond, he said. Benches nearby offer a place for reflection, visiting and fishing. Youngsters have long enjoyed the archery and bike courses as well as the pool. Summer camp opportunities range from youngn’s for 2, 3 or 5-night stays for first through third grade students to two-week leadership camps for high school students to horse camp for fourth through eighth grades. There’s art camp, mind scientist camp, explorers’ camp, mission camp, adventure camp – the list goes on. Summer camps are offered from June 21 through August 7. The Argyle retreat also serves as the site for the Lewisville Independent School District’s fifth grade outdoor education program. Briarwood is accredited by the American Camping Association – a rigorous process that reviews everything associated with the program. “We are held to high standards,” he said. Some of the upgrades at the retreat include new cabins, which look like hotel accommodations – much different than the bunkhouses of camp retreats many years ago. The retreat, which can house more than 160 guests, sports the Quail Run Lodge with 23 motel-style rooms and meeting space for up to 100 people, two cabin areas known as Oak Grove and Trail’s Bend. Oak Grove has four cabins – each with eight beds and two bathrooms with a larger cabin
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with 12 beds and two bathrooms, not to mention a lodge for group gatherings. Trail’s End features three cabins – two cabins with eight beds and one bathroom and the newest cabin with 18 beds and two bathrooms. For more information about Briarwood Retreat Center at 670 Copper Canyon Road, visit www.briarwoodretreat.org, send an email to bw@briarwoodretreat. org or call 940-241-2099. As part of his mission to make Briarwood a retreat for all, Geleske has focused on updating facilities to accommodate all needs even for senior retreats where campers may be using walkers or wheelchairs. The plan, he said, is to upgrade everything to be ADA compliant. The Briarwood Retreat Center is available for church council retreats from all denominations, meetings, getaways, business conferences or training programs and more. Geleske’s business background becomes evident as he explains how he has expanded fundraising efforts to ensure funding is available for the upgrades and other programs. Maintenance on the 70acre retreat requires constant attention – from maintaining the trails to ensuring gravel roads and walkways are not filled with potholes regardless of the amount of rain to keeping more than a hundred restroom facilities in full operation. The retreat receives funds from fees and contributions as well as fundraisers such as a fall golf outing and an annual gala. “We do fundraisers to supplement the fees,” Geleske said, adding that the retreat philosophy is that no child is turned away, regardless of their family’s
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ability to pay the camp costs. As he looks across the heavily-treed campgrounds busy with staff preparing not only for the mission assembly but also a full summer, Geleske beams with thanks for the support he continues to receive from so many through volunteers,
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sponsors, campaign contributors, the ministry and more. “We’ve guaranteed the future of this place for years to come,” Geleske said, “and that’s exciting to me.”
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tion to help raise health awareness. Serious runners, “fun” runners and their children are all encouraged to come out and run before they head over to Jakes Hill Top Park where there will be a full afternoon of activities sponsored by Backing the Badge’s title sponsor, CornerStone Staffing. At the event there will be pie and hot dog eating contests sponsored and prepared by
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nature paths near the school. Water and “healthy” snacks will be available. There will also be other fun activities surrounding the Health Run. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Flower Mound will have a tent set up to dispense health related informa-
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the Summit Club of Flower Mound. In spite of the fun and games that will go on, we should all remember that this day is meant to be the community’s opportunity to say thank you to Flower Mound’s First Responders, the men and women who work every day to keep our town safe and make Flower Mound the best place in Texas to call home.
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Questions regarding the Health Run can be sent to: communications@heritagehealthsolutions.com. You can also connect with the race by going to Facebook.com/backingthebadgefunrun. For early registration go to www. backthebadgefunrun.com where you can register online.
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May 2015
Something To Muench On... A Mother’s Greatest Gift
By Kimberly Muench
One May morning five years ago, I woke up with a sense of relief... the feeling a huge weight had been lifted off of my shoulders. The sensation was most welcome at the time because I had started each day of the previous several months with a sense of foreboding, panic, and fear. These emotions revolved around my oldest son. Twenty-two at the time, he was spiraling out of control with an addiction to alcohol. My son was fifteen when he started drinking, but things didn’t get out of hand until he began college. I want to tell you his initiation into alcohol was with some teen friends at a party, but the truth is he took his first drink (the one that made him fall in love with the idea of being disconnected from his feelings) from our liquor cabinet during a weekday afternoon while I ran his siblings to their after school activities. You see, for my son, drinking was mainly about quelling his low self-esteem and depression. Distancing himself from feeling like he wasn’t good enough. While some of his drinking did take place with other kids at parties, the majority of his intake was a journey he walked alone. My head had been buried in the sand when he called me asking for help. I questioned my parenting...how did this happen for so long under our roof? He had chosen to move in with his dad at age eighteen because he didn’t like our rules, and things got worse. There were signs, I chose to
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ignore them or write them off. By the time he was twenty I could no longer afford to be blind to the situation. Thank God this was in tandem with his desire to live a sober life. When he asked, I answered, and I did not give up on him through the ups and downs of his early recovery. But that morning, the morning I woke up with a sense of peace, was the day I truly understood a mother’s unconditional love, prayers, and desire to help her child could only go so far toward the outcome. I was not in charge of how my son’s life was going to play out. I could only do my best to love him along the way. This is a mother’s greatest gift. To love her child no matter what. I thank God each day for the peace of mind in knowing while I am a vital instrument in my children’s lives, I can never confuse this with the illusion of having control over their destiny. This month, as we celebrate the women who have helped us become who we are
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today with their words and their actions, I am grateful for my mother’s constant presence and unwaivering support in my life and for my son’s continued dedication to fight daily against his addiction. What has your mother said or done in your life to help you become the person you are today?
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Kimberly Muench is a Flower Mound mother of five and author of “My Mothers Footprints: A story of Faith, Calm, Courage, Patience and Grace.” To see more of her work or to contact her, visit www. mymothersfootprints.com.
May 2015
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Texas Best Travel Traditions By Brandi Chambless
Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living. —Mary Ritter Beard While summertime presents a vast array of invigorating opportunities to create grandiose memories by traveling with those you love, some of the best travel traditions I have experienced were created on simple road trips. Time to do nothing but talk, listen, and read can
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serve as a valuable tool to bring us back home to ourselves in an otherwise chaotic world. One of my favorite traditions involves my near decade old obsession with a travel center known to East Texas locals as “Texas Best” just off I-20 in Tyler, Texas. This place has been woven through my writings and social media experiences for years. If you have ever spent any time on I-20 near Tyler, Texas, you will know that “Texas Best” means “Texas Best Smokehouse”. This BBQ done right will set you free, but it’s not just the BBQ that makes the heart sing; it’s the whole experience of the weary road traveler finding a sweet and smoky oasis in the East Texas interstate wilderness that causes travelers far and wide to set the GPS for this culinary crossroads. Texas Best Smokehouse is just that. One of the best-tasting BBQ flavors you will find is infused nightly into choice cuts of meat long before travelers’ alarm clocks have crooned and crowed. Sounds of are we there yet no longer have ANYTHING to do with Grandma’s house. Striving for customer service and cleanliness, President Tambi Idris started the original location on December 28, 2007 (his birthday). He now operates two locations that also include truck stops and he has developed four franchises. Though many locals flock to the popular destination for anything from fuel-ups to a quick healthy lunch, Texas Best has emerged as a place for those who are in the crossroads of life for a anything from one day of travel to major life transitions. People everywhere are snapping photos with loved ones, headed
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home to weddings, funerals, 4th of July or Christmas celebrations, and as one local Judge put it – it is the number one weekend custody exchange location for blended households. There are huge freight trucks at the truck stop, tour vans with loads of senior citizens, and moving vans with nearby pet owners taking time out to walk the dog. Whenever I have personally visited the travel center, a simple post from Texas Best was all my Mama needed to see to know that her girl was just this many hours from home; thus, the tradition of taking a photo on the signature wagon wheel bench became a smoke signal of my exact whereabouts. I have hundreds of photos on that bench over the years. There are skinny pictures, chunky pictures, pictures on the way home for Christmas, pictures on the 4th of July, fair skin pictures, sun-tanned pictures and even pictures of me on the way to my Dad’s funeral. I’ve got pictures with my son, my dog, and my husband and in no particular order. There is black hair, brown hair, red hair, blonde hair, short hair, long hair, straight hair, and crazy hair. The traditions of eating a BBQ sandwich and taking the bench photo at Texas Best aren’t the only traditions visitors hold dear. There is the magical moment of ringing the Texas Best Dinner Bell. Dear Reader, this promise I can double doggone guarantee you: one ring of the dinner bell and THE ENTIRE Texas Best staff stops what they’re doing to shout out a hearty Welcome to Texas Best!! That usually happens seconds before someone offers a sample of jalapeño turkey jerky. I am here to tell you that NOTHING should surprise you where Texas Best jerky is concerned—you may find something as eclectic as pineapple
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habanero deer jerky. Follow it up with your favorite Sonic Cherry Limeade (easy ice) or a piece of fruit! Give me one good reason why you shouldn’t buy your kid a customized license plate that will hang on the wall of his room until he moves away to college or invest in the magnetic moon rocks he tells you he cannot live without any longer. Everything seems like a necessity when you’re taking a ceremonial road break at Texas Best. For all the time I have spent traveling, especially on I-20, the magical Texas Best traditions aren’t the only meaningful travel traditions of a simple origin. Mama always knows that when she sees a post like Feelin’ Mighty Fine, I’m on the ground in Shreveport—more specifically, I’m likely sitting in front of a bowl of tortilla soup at Superior Grill. Or when I get very close to my home in the country, I’ll stop by T-Jim’s Grocery in Cottonport, Louisiana and talk to my old friend Jacques Moreau. He’ll usually sell me some hog head cheese (Don’t Google That) molded in the shape of an L, an S, and then a U for some reason. The point is, when we travel, I believe the mind has time to unplug and see the sights that are at times nothing other than the tall pine trees, the elderly relative across from a piece of pecan pie, or a sleeping child in the back seat of the car. Taking the time to log in those kinds of miles is far more important than buying the next cool gadget or taking every work phone call. They are simple memories in the making, but ones that are the riches of a lifetime. Send a shout out with your travel traditions @BrandiChambless.
May 2015
Making Friends (Part Three of Three) By C. Stroup
The friends we’ve made come in all colors, shapes and forms, also in all varieties. On more than one occasion, we’ve seen turtles making their way across the road, right in front of us. We generally say “Hi” to them but they’re not much fun to pet. They are loyal, though, as they’re always right where we left them the next day only they’re flat. Same is true of squirrels. We found mixing it up, like going a different direction, brought about a whole new slew of cordial critters. One route we chose was like Garage Sale Alley. About every third house presented their wares on their driveways…which always makes me wonder why they are called, “garage” sales. Anyway, at one of the houses we were introduced to Maggie the Golden Retriever. Her coat is a lustrous rust and she appears to have a smile on her face. Maggie was instrumental in helping to make sales by pointing out the best buys with her nose. Tail a waggin’ she greeted us and wouldn’t have it but what we made time to give her plenty of lovin.’ (Of course, we just hated that!) Her owner said that Maggie is notorious for barking at passer-bys but certainly not to show what a fierce watch dog she is. (The thought of that concept is just plain silly.) This is her way of begging for you to come to the fence and pet her. We found this to be the case whenever she was outside. So we took advantage of her plea every time we needed some down home doggie affection. Maggie always has an abundance on hand. Mom told us that because of the dog’s
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sweet, endearing nature that she’s considered getting some training for both of them so she and Maggie are welcome to visit hospitals. At the ripe old age of four, Maggie would be a terrific good cheer ambassador. She’s old enough to have outgrown her puppy brain and responds well to commands. One thing she never had to be taught, though, was to present you with her paw. She knows this will make you go “Awwww” and rub behind her ears. I don’t know how she knows that but it works every time. After all the canine encounters and a few reptilian run ins we met yet one more memorable acquaintance. We saw a young woman walking toward us and I commented to my husband about the striking blue sweater she was wearing. As we got closer it was evident that there was something on her shoulder. It, too, was blue, almost the same hue as the sweater. This lady and her parakeet were out for a walk because it was such a nice sunny day. The owner said her quilled companion loved going out and because its wings were clipped there was no fear of it flying away. We learned the bird’s name was Merlin (like the magician) and he’d been her buddy for the past 3 years. She had acquired him when he was about 6 months old. I asked if he talked and she was quick to entertain us with his vocabulary. ”Oh, yes. He says, ‘Pretty baby bird,’ or Pretty bird’ for short.” Her dog’s name is Wilbur and Merlin takes a stab at that. The parakeet will call out to Timothy, her fiancée. And recently when Timothy had a cold and kept clearing his throat, well so did Merlin. Merlin can also imitate the sound of water being poured, making a “glug, glug,” noise. He’s really quite versatile! [Having had a parakeet myself, when I was growing up, I could certainly appreciate a talking bird. Toy-Toy was taught
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to say, “You’re so cute and Gimme a kiss.” Only problem was he would screw the phrases up and they’d come out, You’re so kiss and Gimme a cute.” I figured he was a bit dyslexic. My older brothers used to let him perch on their fingers, place Toy-Toy smack dab in front of their faces and open wide. Undaunted, the bird would stick his entire head into their mouths and peck on their amalgam fillings…you know, the silver ones. While this was more entertaining than going to the dentist it probably was not very hygienic. Gross!] But I digress. Back to Merlin: Our curiosity about the friendly fowl kept us asking questions. The owner went on to explain that Merlin had been “hand raised” by a man who nurtured parakeets as sort of a hobby. The man bottle fed Merlin and his fellow feathered friends. All this human interaction at an early age helped to make the bird quite tame. (This kind of upbringing is
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not true of the birdies you buy at the pet store.) My “hands-on-husband” naturally extended his finger to the bird. The closer he got the farther up on the woman’s shoulder Merlin scampered. She said he’d warm up and allow the obvious unwanted attention but that never happened. He did flutter to the ground to escape Ken but was quick to get on Mom’s finger and back to her shoulder, his safe haven. I guess this still counts as “making a friend” because the woman seemed to like us even if her bird found us a bother. In this case we weren’t considered to be birds of a feather! For the time being this is the extent of the friends we’ve made on our walks. We hope to encounter more in the coming days. After all, you can never have too many friends!
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