The Providence Village Experience

FALL 2019

BACK TO SCHOOL Juana Salsa? Taco ‘bout a Legacy!

A Dog’s Tale

Part II : “With a Little Help from My Friends”

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Fall Health Invest in Yourself Entertainment Flu Season

A Word From The Mayor Hello Providence Village, Back-to-school is always an exciting time for our community. A lot of children will be walking to our great elementary schools in town, and I hope everyone will show extra caution driving in school zones or near crosswalks. The superintendents from the DISD and AISD happily agreed to share a message for the parents and students. From Dr. Jamie Wilson, Denton ISD: “In just a few weeks, our families will return for another school year. Our teachers have been working on the latest instructional strategies to engage our students and techniques to create a safe, secure, and welcoming learning environment for them. As the school year approaches, please check the DISD website (www.dentonisd.org) for the latest school information. Lastly, we are proud to work closely with Aubrey ISD to ensure all children of Providence Village have access to a fantastic education. Welcome back!”

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From Dr. David Belding, Aubrey ISD: “The 2019-2020 school year is going to be an exciting year! Our teachers have been preparing for a fantastic school year throughout the summer by attending training and making plans to help our students have a great experience in school. Our district is very thankful for the close relationship we have with the town of Providence Village and Denton ISD. It takes us all, working together, to help our students feel safe and succeed. #AubreyProud”

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Dr. David Belding Dr. Kat Bryan Linda Bullwinkle Steve Coomes Holly Coppedge Dr. Olga Cortez Hallie Crawford Lea Goin Mike Mathis

One last note…While our schools typically provide meals during the week, Aubrey Lovepacs is a worthy nonprofit that supports kids nutrition during their time away from school. To donate or volunteer with this awesome team, contact Karen Mattson: Karen.mattson@lovepacs.org or follow them on Facebook. It means a lot to me, and I know it means a lot to our kids in a time of insecurity.

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HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

SPOTLIGHT A Dog’s Tale:

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Part 2 - With a Little Help from my Friends

HEALTH:

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Fall Mind, Body & Soul

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Flu Season 4 Invest in Yourself 7 Real Estate 13 Fall Recipes 15

BUSINESS PROFILE: Juana Salsa? Taco ‘bout a Legacy

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FLU SEASON!

Steve Coomes, Owner & Pharmacist

We are already over half way through the year! Fall is just around the corner, and with that goes back-to-school, cooler temps and the beginning of flu season. The recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is to get vaccinated for seasonal flu as soon as vaccines are available. There has been a variety of timing for the start of vaccination due to approval and manufacturing issues, but generally speaking, we begin around the first of September. The flu vaccine formula is chosen based on what the anticipated virus will be that year, which is the reason for yearly vaccination. The newest vaccines have four different viral components and are thus referred to as quadrivalent. There are some differences in the way some are made, with the newest being recombinant to avert any chance of sensitivity due to egg allergy, even though this allergy has been removed from vaccines derived in eggs. This article is not comprehensive on this topic, but if you have any questions please call the pharmacy. One of the best things to happen as time has passed, is coverage for flu (and other) vaccines by insurance. We are seeing over fifty percent coverage and many with a zero copay. Keep in mind that even if not covered, the small amount for a vaccine out of pocket far outweighs the misery and cost associated with flu. We also offer other vaccines such as pneumonia, Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis), shingles, meningitis and others. Please call for specifics and coverage. And if you do happen to come down with the flu, we have you covered on your prescription needs such as antiviral treatment, cough, nausea and other symptoms. We also have a complete line of over the counter remedies for fever, etc. Keep in mind that we deliver prescriptions to Providence Village and the entire Aubrey area FREE of charge in case you or a family member feels too bad to get out. This delivery service is weekdays after 5pm year-round! We truly care about you at Aubrey Pharmacy! We look forward to taking care of your healthcare needs!

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Juana Salsa?

BUSINESS PROFILE

Taco ‘bout a legacy!

Step up to the orange colored Taco Bandits food truck and you immediately notice the passion Carlos and Lisa Valenzuela, owners and Providence Village residents, have for the community and serving people. Look beyond the orange exterior and catch a glimpse of how this taco passion began with the legacy of Juanita Valenzuela, Carlos’ mother. To explore the inspiration of the Taco Bandits is to learn that it is the Valenzuela’s family destiny.

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uanita “Juana” Valenzuela passed away in 2007, leaving her recipes and passion for serving food imprinted on the hearts of her family. The Taco Bandits menu shares Juana’s recipes from salsa to taco, and her memory is honored on the side of the truck. “As for me and my truck, we will serve tacos Juana 3:16” is a nod to Juana’s dream to open a Taco Truck. Carlos and Lisa learned about Juana’s taco truck dream after taking the plunge to launch the food truck last year. The journey to a taco truck was “a giant leap of faith to open the business,” says Lisa. Juana’s legacy, coupled with building a legacy for Carlos and Lisa’s family, hasn’t been easy. The road to tacos has been paved with many challenges. The generator blew up, floors were replaced, and the point of sale system went down, but as Lisa says, “Mind over matter. God hadn’t brought us this far to shut us down.” Sacrifices of time with family and friends to build the Taco Bandit business, as well as financial sacrifices, were some of the many obstacles Carlos and Lisa faced, but the Valenzuelas carried on serving, surprising and delighting customers. It has brought the family closer, as Carlos described how his son stepped in to help. “I was so amazed and so impressed when he worked ‘flawlessly’ at the Providence HOA Fourth of July celebration events,” Carlos fondly recalled.

“I know we are meant for great things,” Lisa says with a smile, “going from nothing to something.” The couple enjoys seeing how much capacity they can achieve together. When asked what it’s like to work with your spouse, the Valenzuelas laugh. They agree their business relationship is a ying-yang balance and affectionately speak of how they complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses. The Taco Bandit business has big plans to grow, serve the community and give back. “It is a passion!” Carlos says proudly.

menu is big on taste with homemade salsa options to spice it up. The iconic orange taco truck from Providence Village rolls down the street with a huge helping of legacy, destiny and passion. Next time you see the Taco Bandits truck, experience the Valenzuela’s family hospitality that comes along with every order, in and around the Providence Village area.

What makes Taco Bandits different from other taco trucks? These aren’t your average street tacos. “Nobody does just breakfast. But we do, and that sets us apart from other food trucks,” says Carlos. “We sell just breakfast and nothing else.” The heart of the menu is breakfast tacos served on warm flour or corn tortilla. The simple

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Welcome Back to School Letter from Dr. Belding Dear Chaparral family, The 2019-20 school year is right around the corner! The first day of school for Aubrey ISD is August 14, and we can’t wait to see all those smiling faces and hear about great summer vacations. Our district had an exciting summer hiring new staff. We are pleased to welcome new Monaco Elementary principal Barbara Pitt and assistant principal Brett Dobbs to our family. We are also excited about the renovations and additions at three of our schools. Construction is finishing up this summer at Brockett and Monaco, and work will continue into the fall semester at Aubrey Middle School. Our new school, Jackie Fuller Elementary, is scheduled to open for the 2020-21 school year. There are several Back to School activities prior to the 1st day of school. Please visit the Aubrey ISD website or download our Aubrey ISD app to your phone to check dates and times. We are #AubreyProud of our students, teachers, and community. Aubrey ISD Superintendent Dr. David Belding

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NEW SCHOOL YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

For kids, the start of a new school year is like New Year’s Eve; a chance to start fresh and set intentions for the year ahead. It’s a time to reboot, make new friends, reconnect with old ones, get new clothes and find new opportunities to fuel their passions. Parents can guide their children to have a successful school year by encouraging them to set and accomplish their goals, better known as School Year’s Resolutions! Whether they want to join the math club, improve their art skills, or just make the bus on time every day, here are some tips to help kids achieve their goals this year. Record school year’s resolutions. Take the time to sit down and chat with your children about what they hope to accomplish in the new school year and how they envision getting there. This is a great way for you to learn more about your kids’ dreams - their answers may surprise you! By setting goals with your child, you can lead by example and bond over the journey of seeing your goals through. Celebrate school year’s eve. Host a School Year’s Eve Party! Make the new school year something that is fun and celebrated, not feared and dreaded. It’s a great opportunity to reconnect with friends and catch up before the big day. Get organized. New school year, new schedule. Develop a system to keep the family organized, ensuring resolutions don’t fall by the wayside. Help your family track progress by creating a family “School Year’s Resolutions” corkboard with places for calendars, sports schedules, projects and reminders. Stock up for success. Every school year comes with supply lists and wardrobe needs. Plan in advance to ensure your kids get everything they need and want

AUGUST IS CHILDREN’S EYE HEALTH & SAFETY Month As summer winds down and you scramble to get your children “back to school” ready, don’t forget the importance of healthy vision. As your child grows and changes from year to year, so do their eyes and their vision. School requires extreme visual involvement such as reading, wri�ng, computer and whiteboard work. Even physical educa�on and sports require strong vision. If your child is struggling to see well, they may feel �red or have trouble concentra�ng causing them to have problems in school. Here are five signs that your child may have vision problems: • Short a�en�on span • Losing their place when reading • Avoiding reading and other close ac�vi�es • Turning their head to the side • Squin�ng Your child’s eye health could determine how well they do in school. That’s why it is important to make sure they are ge�ng regular eye exams with an optometrist that can fit them with the correct prescrip�on lenses depending on their required needs. The earlier a vision problem is detected, the more successful your child will be-in and out of school. Call Woodlands Eyecare to schedule their appointment today,

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FEATURE

A Dog’s Tale

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By Amber Williams

and her husband moved in from New England to help care for their grandchildren. With a love for animals, Amy had no idea what her new life had in store. Providence Village’s newest resident had another thing coming. Lilly had an enormous Providence Village family that loved her. Residents would often set food and water out when they saw her pass by. Neighbors tried to help her in many small ways by leaving out blankets, tossing treats across the street and providing shelter. It was amazing to see the love people had for her, but Amy took loving Lilly to a whole new level. Surveying her kingdom...

On April 3, 2015, Lilly was back on the streets. Ann was devastated. Once more, the Facebook pleas and posts of sightings began. Many residents speculated Lilly simply didn’t want to be “owned.” Some posted on social media to let her be, while others knew the truth; that Lilly wanted to be loved and cared for. Lilly needed a family. Lilly roamed the streets of Providence Village for days. Days turned into weeks, months and years. Many people tried to capture her, but she had learned from prior mistakes and dodged each attempt. She was spotted in flower beds, new home construction sites and on front porch couches. Lilly was simply a part of Providence Village life. Even though she didn’t have a family, she belonged to everyone, and she was loved. Living in a community such as Providence Village, moving trucks and new faces were regular occurrences. People would come and go quite frequently. Little did anyone know, an angel was about to arrive. After 762 days on her own, Lilly’s saving grace moved into Providence Village. Amy

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Amy was sitting on her new front porch one evening and along came a beautiful dog. “She looked like she was just walking herself!” said Amy. The following evening, the dog was back, and Amy realized that it must be lost. Her first thought was that it must be hungry. At the time, Amy didn’t have a dog of her own, so she went to buy some food for this seemingly lost baby. She set food and water bowls out across the street where Lilly would walk, then run back home and watch her from her doorbell camera. Lilly was eating the food! Amy could tell that she was a sweet spirit and hoped maybe someday, she could call this dog her own. Lilly returned at the same time every evening to eat and would nap in the flowerbed near the sidewalk. Some days, Amy would see her playing with the neighbors’ dogs, who would get out of their yards and play with Lilly, then go back home. She was happy and appeared healthy. Amy was eventually able to get close enough to Lilly that she took a treat out of Amy’s hand. While Lilly ate, Amy would sit near her. When it was intensely hot in the summer, Amy would take ice water over to Lilly several times a day. Eventually, Amy became enlightened about

Lilly’s background and was even more determined to save her. After many months, Lilly began going up onto Amy’s porch and looking in the windows. Amy would watch her from the doorbell camera. She was so in love with this precious girl. “I felt like she was my dog,” Amy said. Amy joined the neighborhood efforts to capture Lilly and get her off the streets. Together with Tracy, another resident concerned about Lilly, they contacted various dog rescues in the area. Mutts & Mayhem, a non-profit specializing in search and rescue, was one of them. They use night vision equipment to observe loose animals for weeks, track their roaming patterns and develop a plan to capture them. Each case is different and equally challenging.

Tracy and Selena. Lilly’s case immediately became critical and qualified for intervention. The vet for Mutts & Mayhem feared that Lilly may have heartworms, which is common for dogs to get, and if left untreated, leads to death. Selena rallied her team, and they began night surveillance. This went on for eleven long days. Mutts & Mayhem followed Lilly’s movements and tracked her patterns, making sure not to leave their scent or alert Lilly in any way that she was being watched. The plan of apprehension was implemented. Knowing Lilly’s history of evading capture, the team set out to build a custom cage. They knew it had to be large and wide-open because Lilly was too smart to go into a small space. The master closet-sized cage was built offsite. According to Selena, dogs cannot see grey or red, so those were the colors used to construct the enclosure. Since the surveillance videos showed a pattern of Lilly going to the side of Amy’s porch, the plan was to put the cage there. While Lilly was away during the day, the massive pen was put in place. A rope was tied to a trap door, and Lilly’s food bowl was placed inside. The team had Amy put her food inside the cage for a couple of days so that Lilly would feel comfortable with it.

Lilly, however, was completely calm. “She looked relieved,” Selena said.

Lilly’s case was assigned to Selena Schmidt, an EMT and volunteer with Mutts & Mayhem, however, due to the high volume of cases, and the fact that Lilly seemed healthy, her case kept getting “bumped” for more critical ones. When Mutts & Mayhem receives a request for help, they triage each case and go with the most critical. Many of the calls are for injured or sick animals, so those took precedence over Lilly. A private message conversation was created between Tracy, Amy and Mutts & Mayhem to keep an open line of communication regarding Lilly, with hopes she’d eventually make it onto the precedented list. Over 13 months had passed by since Amy began feeding Lilly three times a day, every single day. Amy noticed Lilly seemed less active. She was getting thinner and sleeping more. Alarm bells went off in Amy’s head; was Lilly sick? Panic set in, and she got the word out to

Capture day arrived, and everyone was on pins and needles. For every capture, Mutts & Mayhem has their veterinarian on-site, as well as other team members, to be sure they are ready for any possible problems that might occur. With the teams far enough away to not alert Lilly of their presence, communicating by phones and walkie talkie, they waited. Amy and Tracy waited inside and watched on the doorbell camera. Questions swirled in the minds of all those present, “Is this going to work? Does Lilly feel the tension in the air?” Along came Lilly; she was still cautious, but seemed tired. She climbed the steps one by one and entered the cage. The team gave her a few moments to eat, then pulled the rope. They had Lilly! Many times, animals panic and hurt

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Mind, Body & Soul The Fear of Adjustment

Dr. Kat Bryan

“Ge�ng Adjusted Scares Me!” I hear this o�en, and that’s ok. Contrary to popular belief, there is no bone cracking or pulling of heads off spinal columns when ge�ng adjusted. The adjustments some chiropractors use can cause an�cipa�on for new pa�ents, but the experience is actually much gentler than they imagined and involves a very quick, direct thrust to a specific vertebra. The sound you may hear during an adjustment is called a cavita�on and is merely space being created within the joint, causing gasses to be released from the joint capsule. This is what creates the popping or “cracking” noise.

You don’t always have to have a cavita�on for an adjustment to be effec�ve. Chiroprac�c adjustments, unlike “knuckle cracking” or having your friend stomp on you while you lay on the carpet, are applied specifically to improve the mo�on of your joints and limit the small dysfunc�ons that, over �me, can lead to arthri�s. A�er an adjustment, most describe the feeling as being “lighter,” while having greater ease in moving the body. They experience less pain and report being able to stand taller. I encourage everyone to do their research and find a chiropractor who performs techniques that best help your body and your needs. Always ensure you are being adjusted by a licensed chiropractor.

Back to School Stress? Do you ever wish you could go back to the excitement of the first day of school when you were a child? You know, new school supplies, seeing friends you hadn’t seen in a while, and all the thrills a new school year brought. As an adult, though, this �me of year can be a bit more stressful…ge�ng back into rou�nes, homework, projects, sports, etc. All the hustle and bustle can take a toll on the body. No ma�er what stress this fall may bring, our bodies will react the same. Stress of any kind causes our body to release stress hormones, and elevated stress hormones increase inflamma�on in our body. Over �me, this can lead to different diseases or even unhealthy mental and emo�onal coping mechanisms. Massage is a very effec�ve tool to manage these stress hormones and reduce the risk of disease associated with increased inflamma�on in the body. A massage can help reset the brain and body during these stressful back to school months. Hallie Crawford

So, don’t just ‘survive’ through the stress. Be a healthier version of you today, so tomorrow you can be a healthier version of you for those you love and who love you.

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This Ain’t Easy Folks! There’s the rub, folks. It isn’t easy. I seem to keep encountering the same issue with people. Everyone wants to meditate. Everyone knows they need to meditate. But no one wants to put in the effort to actually create and establish a medita�on prac�ce! Lea Goin

How do we get past this? I assure you my methods are easily integrated into your life. Well, let me clarify. They aren’t terribly hard. It isn’t easy! But only because there has to be willingness and dedica�on. The prac�ces themselves are simple and easy. It takes a sense of self discipline, which, let’s face it, that means nothing more than self-love! How? How does self-discipline equal self-love?? Because it takes a deep sense of self love to say, “I am going to do this thing that I know is super good for me. I am going to make adjustments to my life in other ways, possibly giving up other things that aren’t as good for me, organizing my life enough to make the �me, or asking for help in other areas because I am worth this effort to make this space of �me in my life to prac�ce medita�on.” Con�nue reading by scanning the QR code!

I’M GAINING WEIGHT, and I’m Worried That I Have a Thyroid Problem... This is something I hear a lot among new people who come to see me. They then say, “Well I had my thyroid checked and it was normal.” Well… what exactly did you have checked? The tests of thyroid func�on that you Olga Cortez, M.D. have run can make all the difference. When we test thyroid func�on, we run a panel that consists of four tests. What are they and why do you need four? The first test is a TSH (thyroid s�mula�ng hormone) test. This hormone is produced by your pituitary gland and s�mulates the thyroid to produce thyroid hormone. When your thyroid gland is not working well, your thyroid hormone level goes down. Your pituitary detects this and starts to release more TSH hormone to s�mulate your thyroid gland to produce more thyroid hormone. Therefore, as thyroid func�on goes down, TSH goes up. TSH is the standard thyroid screening test, BUT not the only one for us. Read about the other 3 tests by scanning the QR Code

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Equipped with a new look, The Garage Door Theater @ Pilot Point Opera House is looking forward to its 2019 summer and fall season with favorites like Driving Miss Daisy slated for August and Located in the original 1894 Nuncrackers: A Nunsense Opera House, situated on the Christmas musical coming historic Pilot Point Square, The in late October. Garage Door Theater @ Pilot Point Opera House began in Scan 2007 as an idea to bring the To buy “Community Theater” back to Tickets life and restore the old Opera House to its former glory.

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Frisco Improv Players Frisco Discovery Center, 8 pm 8004 N. Dallas Pkwy, Ste 200, Frisco September 7 & 28; November 9 & 30 CATS Denton Community Theater August 9-11 & 15-18 Private Lives University of North Texas October 3-6 Macbeth Texas Women’s University October 16-20 Disney Newsies Music Theatre of Denton October 18-20 & 25-27 Nathan the Wise University of North Texas November 7-10

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WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT Tin Suitcase Vaughn-Walling American Legion Post 550, 7 pm 905 Foundation Drive, Pilot Point 940-782-0607 Every First & Fourth Thursday

Trivia Night Game Changers Arcade & Sports Grill, 7 pm 122 W. Mulberry St, #100, Denton 940-591-6520 Every Wednesday (family friendly)

Breakfast & Beats Backyard on Bell, 12 pm 410 N. Bell Avenue, Denton 940-514-1434 Every Sunday (family friendly)

The Not Normal Variety Show Killer’s Tacos, 7 pm 424 Bryan Street, Denton 940-566-3808 Every Wednesday

Trivia Night Denton County Brewing Co., 7 pm 200 E McKinney St, Denton 940-435-0710 Every Monday (family friendly)

Comedy Open Mic Night Killer’s Tacos, 7:30 pm 424 Bryan Street, Denton 940-566-3808 Every Thursday

Open Mic Juice Lab, 5 pm 508 S. Elm Street, Denton 940-218-6461 Every Tuesday (family friendly)

Open Mic Night Armadillo Ale Works, 7 pm 221 S. Bell Avenue, Denton Every Thursday (family friendly)

Live Jazz Wine Squared, 7 pm 110 W. Oak Street, Denton 940-384-9463 Every Tuesday Live Jazz Steve’s Wine Bar, 8 pm 111 Industrial St., Denton 940-312-1034 Every Tuesday - Saturday

Karaoke Night Movie Tavern, 7 pm 916 W. University Drive, Denton 940-483-1483 Every Friday Ghosts of Denton Haunted History Tour Discover Denton Welcome Center, 8 pm 111 W. Hickory Street, Denton 817-996-9775 Every Friday & Saturday (family friendly)

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas?

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