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Staying

Positive

I

spoke to a friend a few days ago who is living in New York. She lives on the 19th floor of a high rise overlooking the Hudson River. From her floor-to-ceiling windows in her living room, you can see the Freedom Tower, penthouses owned by celebrities, and an endless view of water and sky. Sometimes, I envy her.

When we got off the phone, I sat on the couch for a while thinking of everything I need to be thankful for, when normally it is so second nature I don’t even think about it. For example, during this incredibly odd, overwhelming, and unsure time we are living in right now, I am able to send my son outside in the backyard to play.

walk out my front door to see neighbors

walking with their families, people riding bikes, and children being children.

Some days, I can’t even wrap my head

around what is going on with COVID-19.

But, what I do know to be true is that our community has come together.

The pictures of neighborhoods doing

their Chalk Walks, Bear Hunts, the teacher parades, and all of the face mask makers, has really helped me to stay positive.

I hope it is helping you, too.

I know the weight of this virus has affected all of us in some way, but my hope is that we find a few things daily to be thankful

for — that staying positive is greater than

For my friend and her two young sons to get some fresh air, she has to put on their gloves, face masks, take an elevator down into the lobby, and then walk outside.

There is no backyard, there is no grass to play in, and there is nowhere to sit.

the fear. As a community, we need to stay

As she was telling me this, I just kept thinking how grateful I am to be able to

away, I’d love to hear about it. Email me

together, stay in place, wash our hands, and support local businesses.

My heart is with all of you. If you or

your neighborhood has done anything unique to stay together while staying at Brooke@Murray-Media.com.

Sincerely, Brooke Ezzo

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Table of

Contents

LEGAL ISSUE Look For the Icon

Ask the experts 13 Travel with Terri Guthrie 25 Dentistry with Country Lakes Family Dental

articles 06 Sheriff’s Corner with

Sheriff Tracy Murphree

On the cover is Jay and Lisa Hemby.

Featured Article

16 Organizing Your Life One Closet At A Time

07 Byron Nelson & Northwest High School All District Basketball

08 When It’s Time to Lawyer Up? 10 Inside Community and Education 14 20 Questions with Page Austin 19 Service To Our Community 23 #JustinBossBabes 24 Local Restaurants Offering

Delivery and Curbside Pick-Up

26 Keep Texas Beautiful 28 Businesses Currently Hiring

Editor’s Pick

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29 Foodie Friday DFW with Jay Marks Real Estate

30 COVID-19 Continues

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SHERIFF’S W i t h

S h e r i f f

T r a c y

the COVID-19 VIRUS and our officers

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he Denton County Sheriff’s Office is working closely with The Denton County Commissioner’s Court, County Judge Andy Eads, and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan Team regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective immediately, Denton County Sheriff’s Office patrol officers will be responding by phone for non-emergency situations that can be resolved over the phone.

If there is an emergency matter that requires a law enforcement, fire, or

medical response, do not hesitate to call

•

9-1-1. In the event of a non-emergency

•

Denton County Sheriff’s Office non-

•

ext. 9. The communications center will

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matter, a citizen is requested to call the emergency number at 940.349.1600

gather pertinent information related to the

call and will ask if anyone in the household is exhibiting symptoms of the COVID-19 virus. The determination will then be

made on the proper response. Deputies will continue to respond to in progress emergency situations included but not limited to the following: • •

Assaults

Domestic Disturbances

• • •

In progress thefts, burglaries

and robberies, or situations that just occurred

Major accidents with road blockage or injuries

M u r p h r e e We are

HIRING

If you are interested in a career in Law Enforcement, join our family and be a part of a great organization.

Detention Officer I positions start at $38,752.00 per year.

Visit our website to apply. www.governmentjobs.com/ careers/dentoncounty

Missing persons

Fights in progress

Injury to child/elderly/disabled Welfare concerns

In progress calls that have a potential of risk to life or safety

Social Distancing is strongly

recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prevent

the spread of this virus. This new protocol will limit the risk of exposure by not

coming into direct contact with residents or entering residents homes, unless

absolutely necessary. Deputies will try to maintain a “social distance” of approximately six feet with people they are interacting with. Our goal is to proactively protect both our residents and our officers from potentially exposing each other.

Deputies will wear protective gear (mask and gloves) when approaching an unknown scene or a potential exposure situation.

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Defensive Player of the Year:

Byron Nelson & Northwest High School

2020 All-District

Basketball MVP:

Bella Earle, Guyer Co-Offensive Player of the Year: Brittney Bolin, Byron Nelson

Offensive Player of the Year: Austin Garner, Byron Nelson

Defensive Player of the Year:

Guyer

First Team:

Jillian Sowell, Southlake Carroll; Jade Masogayo, Keller Fossil Ridge; Jade Thompson, Guyer; Cambridge Matthews, Keller; KJ Walker, Keller Timber

Grant Long, Guyer First Team:

Kobiske, Keller Central; Maya Linton, Keller Timber Creek; Malia Linton, Keller Timber Creek. boys Co-MVP:

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Kennadi Harris, Little Elm; Jateija Brown,

The Colony

Second Team:

Janiah Allen, Denton Ryan; Achlie Brown, Braswell; Selena Johnson, Little Elm;

Lake Dallas; Kennedy Shaw, The Colony; Joe Dunn, Northwest BOYS

Tre’juan Hinkle, Keller; Michael Mouser,

Co-Offensive MVP:

Bradshaw, Guyer; Paxton Coley, Keller; Keller Timber Creek; Jordyn Vincente,

Keller Timber Creek; Jake Menn, Byron Nelson; Devon’Dre Mayfield, Eaton; Charles Whitebear, Eaton Second Team:

KyeRon Lindsay, Guyer; Jayden

Sommerhalder, Southlake Carroll;

Keller; Gabby Czajkowski, Keller; Caitlin

Braswell; Aminah Hall, Denton Braswell;

MVP:

Second Team:

Morgan Helgesen, Guyer; Kim Cohen,

Denton Braswell; Alisa Williams, Denton

Amaechi Chukwu, Guyer; Brayden

McCray, Byron Nelson; Caleb Bunch,

Southlake Carroll; Kennedy Crites, Eaton,

Larissa Moser, Denton Ryan; Tiarah Starks,

Katory Roger, Denton; Bailey Broughton,

Creek; Mia Topping, Keller Timber Creek.

Haleigh Ray, Byron Nelson; Kaelyn Riley,

First Team:

Newcomer of the Year: Coaching of the Year:

Coaching Staff of the Year:

Denton Braswell

Denton Braswell; Kamryn Gibson, Denton

Defensive Player of the Year:

Camryn Tase, Southlake Carroll

Coaching Staff of the Year:

Jesse Iweze, Byron Nelson

Finley Bizjack, Byron Nelson

Newcomer of the Year:

Amarachi Kimpson, Little Elm

Jorja Elliott, Lake Dallas; Aariyah Cotto,

Evie Goetz, Guyer

Emma Taylor, Keller

Newcomer of the Year:

Denton; Dorian Norris, Lake Dallas;

District 5-6A GIRLS

Tamia Jones, The Colony

Keller; Nathan Corn, Keller; Danny Ben Johnson, Southlake Carroll;

Kevion Chapman, Keller Fossil Ridge; Cooper Steele, Keller Timber Creek

Keith Miller III, The Colony MJ Leslie, Denton Braswell Julien Smith, Northwest Defensive MVP:

Marcette Lawson, Denton Ryan Newcomer of the Year:

RJ Jones, Denton Braswell Coaching of the Year:

Nick Sekeres, Denton Braswell First Team:

Cam Smith, Denton Braswell; Treshaun

Shivers, Denton Ryan; Yash Mattu, Lake

Dallas; Tay Mosher, The Colony; Lezeric

District 8-5A GIRLS MVP:

Josephine Elliott, Lake Dallas Offensive Player of the Year: Jewel Spear, The Colony

Bailey, Denton Braswell Second Team:

Jaiden Blaylock, Denton Braswell;

Cameron Stevenson, Denton; Caden

Sclafani, The Colony; Autavius Hobbs,

Little Elm; Jaylen Peterson, Northwest; Brian Hunter, Little Elm; Isaiah Novil,

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Legal Advice

When

it’s time to lawyer-up?

Eight Common Sense Do’s and Don’ts

by Steve Gamel

T

here may come a day when you or a family member are faced with having to go to court. And regardless of whether you are the victim and simply there to collect damages, or you’ve been summoned because of a dispute or something you allegedly did wrong, it’s guaranteed to be a stressful situation as you wait to see how the legal process plays out.

None of us are expected to be masters of the courtroom. After all, that’s what lawyers are for. But there are a few common sense do’s and don’ts to consider when it’s time to lawyer up and protect our best interests.

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The Do’s

with Lawyers Hire an attorney The option is there to represent yourself in court, but there’s a reason why attorneys went to school for all those years to learn about everything from family law to personal injury law, criminal law, etc. So hire one. Lawyers are highly trained to understand all the nuances of a court case and can help negotiate fair settlements, challenge evidence, keep costs low, and be a trusted advisor every step of the way. Ask yourself what’s at stake and bring in a lawyer who is an expert in the area you need help with.

Ask about legal fees up front Many people do not realize how quickly attorney fees, court costs, and other miscellaneous expenses can add up in a court case. Therefore, it’s common sense to know what to expect before you get into a legal battle. What are court costs and what do they include? Does your attorney bill by the hour or as a flat fee? When is payment expected?

The Don’ts

with Lawyers Don’t lie to your lawyer This is the most common sense tip of them all. Always tell your lawyer the truth, as it arms them with all the necessary information to construct a solid case on your behalf.

The consequences of lying can include something as simple as losing your case to jail time, penalties and fines, or having to spend more money finding a new lawyer because the old one won’t work with you anymore.

Don’t talk about your case with anyone Except your lawyer, of course. There is a myriad of people that could reach out to you during a court case, from insurance adjusters to defense lawyers, and family and friends.

Believe it or not, talking too freely with loved ones in person and even on social media can come back to bite you in the rear. Any lawyer will tell you it’s better to keep your mouth shut and let them do the talking for you.

Do what your lawyer asks of you Last but not least, trust that your lawyer knows what is best for you. Now is not the time to let egos get in the way by challenging their decisions.

Keep great records Talk about an easy way to save money throughout the legal process. By maintaining great records, and being willing to seek out some of the information gathering stuff for your lawyer, you will cut down on how much time your lawyer is spending on the case. This can include everything from bank account information to bankruptcy paperwork, and even pictures or other evidence that might be pertinent to your case.

Don’t be late to court You will not put yourself in a positive light if you are late to your court case or any pretrial hearings. This is a no-brainer, so be mindful of its importance and put your best foot forward.

Don’t let your emotions get the best of you It is very important that you remain calm before, during, and after court. Divorce cases and custody battles are perfect examples of cases where emotions run high, and parties in a case begin making rash decisions. Stick with the facts of your case.

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Inside Community

Pecan Square: Chalk To Walk It may have been a chilly day but that didn’t stop our neighbors from jumping for joy (in their driveways #socialdistancing) as the Texas Ice Cream truck made it’s way around the community. Shoutout to Lorrie for the warm service and making everyone’s day!

Inside Education

MEAL PICKUPS FOR STUDENTS

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exas Governor Greg Abbott announced all Texas schools are to remain closed until further notice. This executive order is to support the efforts in place to minimize the spread of COVID-19. For those students who are on free or reduced lunches, along with all children under the age of 18 are welcome to pick up their meals at the following locations.

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Northwest Independent School District:

Justin Elementary School

Clara Love Elementary School

Tidwell Middle School

425 Boss Range Rd. Justin, TX 76247

16301 Elementary Dr. Justin, TX 76247

3937 Haslet-Roanoke Rd. Roanoke, TX 76262

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Utah’s

Travel: Ask The Expert

Mighty 5!

by Terri Guthrie

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s I travel and see the world’s most famous paintings and buildings, I realize that our national parks are the earth’s greatest masterpieces…and none of them were made by human hands. They are all museums of ‘Ancient Art,’ and five of them just happen to be in southern Utah. The “Mighty 5” are each very unique!

Zion

photos courtesy of Terri Guthrie

Zion National Park is the oldest and most visited in Utah. Millions of years ago, ancient iterations of the Virgin River started carving out Zion and now are eroded in spectacular ways. This is where ancient rock is shaped by the everchanging flow of water.

Arches There are 2,000 named arches in Arches National Park. An opening in the rock earns a name and an “arch” designation by stretching 3 feet in one direction.

Capitol Reef It’s 100 miles long and is named for white rock domes like the U.S. Capitol and rocky ridges like marine reefs. Capitol Reef National Park isn’t like anything anyone had seen before.

Bryce Canyon Canyonlands This area is a result of years of slow work of determined rivers and is located near Moab, Utah. Canyonlands National Park has carved-out canyons, sheer drop-offs, and footpaths that slice through red rock.

Your first view of the park is a dramatic unveiling! Bryce Canyon National Park reveals a magnificent panorama of goblins, towers and hue of colors.

Our National Parks are our American Masterpieces where you will surely have an epic adventure!

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20 Questions With

Page Austin

by Brooke Ezzo | photo courtesy of Page Austin

O #HarvestBetterTogether

ver the past five years as the Lifestyle Director for Harvest, Page Austin has become a household name. Winner of Best Lifestyle Program and Lifestyle Director of the Year, Page has a knack for bringing people together.

Luckily for us at Murray Media Group,

Event Manager for Laura Bush.

Questions, and boy, was it fun!

White House. But, now, if I could

Page was willing to play our game of 20 1. MMG: What is a lifestyle program?

Page Austin: It creates community,

a culture of gathering together and doing life together.

2. MMG: What is your favorite part about the lifestyle program?

Page Austin: Being able to connect

with people and having an impact in their lives.

3. MMG: So far, what event has been the biggest hit?

Page Austin: I would say our most looked forward to event is the helicopter egg drop.

4. MMG: As a result of COVID-19,

what are you doing now to keep the community involved?

Page Austin: It’s been challenging

because my job is to gather

people together, so now I have to do that digitally.

5. MMG: If you weren’t a lifestyle

manager, what would you be doing?

Page Austin: I feel like I’ve already had my dream job. I was the

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I planned all of her events at the

do anything, I would work for Team USA and do their social and event engagements for our Olympians.

Or, being a photographer for National Geographic.

6. MMG: Are there challenges for the program with the neighborhood

being split between two different school districts?

Page Austin: No, Harvest is all one community. I bring in both school

districts so they are both represented.

7. MMG: How many events do you like

to have on the calendar each month?

Page Austin: No less than 20.

8. MMG: How do you decide what to do and if the residents will participate?

Page Austin: A lot of it is getting to know the homeowners and finding

out things they enjoy. They also send me ideas and feedback.

9. MMG: Do you recommend all neighborhoods adopt a lifestyle program?

Page Austin: I think so, but you have to do it from day one.

10. MMG: What is your favorite part about Harvest?

Page Austin: The farm concept.

11. MMG: What is your favorite color?

Page Austin: Hot pink.

12. MMG: Do you have any pets?

Page Austin: I don’t.

13. MMG: Would you rather binge watch shows or read books?

Page Austin: Binge watch shows.

14. MMG: What have you binged watched recently?

Page Austin: Little Fires Everywhere and The Stranger.

15. MMG: Are you married?

Page Austin: No, I am waiting for my Prince Charming.

16. MMG: What is your favorite holiday and why?

Page Austin: Christmas, because of

the nostalgia and I love cold weather.

17. MMG: If you had a superpower what would it be?

Page Austin: I would fly.

18. MMG: If there was a movie about your life, who would play you?

Page Austin: Cameron Diaz.

19. MMG: Do you have any

advice for someone interested in event planning?

Page Austin: Look beyond the

events and the details. It’s about connecting people.

20. MMG: Do you like Candy Corn?

Page Austin: I like a couple of them and that’s it.

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Organizing Your Life one closet at a time

by Steve Gamel | photography by Nick Allen Photography

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ay Hemby has always been one of those guys who can walk into any organization and instantly come up with a better way of doing things. To him, there’s always an opportunity to improve your business and personal life, whether it’s through streamlining processes, being aware of inefficiencies and fixing them, or simply being more organized.

So why is it that for the longest time

Organization 101. Jay and Lisa, who live

his office?

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he’d cringe anytime anyone would see “People would always tease me because my office was so disorganized,” Jay said with a sheepish laugh.

“Over time, stuff would just pile up, and they’d be like, ‘Wait! You’re supposed to

be the organized one who talks about continuous

improvement and lean this

that prides itself on having

“Honestly, it was a mess. And I never wanted anyone to see it.”

and lean that. But look at your office!’”

He added, “Honestly, it was a mess.

And I never wanted anyone to see it.”

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Their vast collection of floor-based organizing options such as shelves, drawers, cabinets, dividers, lighting, desks, custom finishings, and more look like they were an original part of your home once installed.

“When we go meet with someone, they already have a need. And, obviously, closets are the lion’s share of what we do,” Jay said. “What most people have is a builder-grade closet with a single rod and a shelf above it. It’s useable, but over time, everything starts piling up because you don’t have shelves or drawers. Before you know it, your closet is a disaster. We will come in and redesign that space to optimize storage capacity and help people get organized.”

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Jay agreed.

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tell us, ‘I had it in my last home, and I don’t want to live without it in my new home.’

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Community SERVICE TO OUR

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by Brooke Ezzo

very Wednesday morning, huddled around fresh coffee and a breakfast buffet catered by the Mule Barn in Justin, a group of wide-eyed, eager citizens gather together to discuss ways of serving our community.

Champions Rotary Club in Justin got its start in May of 2016 as an extension of

Rotary International. As a philanthropic organization, these members are

dedicated to serve the needs of the local community and tackle humanitarian

challenges on the international level.

Existing Rotarians from other clubs saw

a need for the growing area west of I-35.

They believed they could get in front of

the development and be of service to the school district and first responders. With

their main goal of becoming a charitable organization for this community,

Champions Rotary was founded.

Justin Lansdowne, President-Elect,

believes in the core fundamentals of

which Rotarian membership is based

upon. Taking from the Object of Rotary,

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Justin favors the principle of having

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high ethical standards in business and professions, and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society.

“We are a bunch of local businessmen and businesswomen, and public servants who get together once a week to discuss, plan, and act on how we can better serve our local community,” Justin said. “As a local club we are able to not only focus on our community, we also have the opportunity to be involved in international service projects.”

Lisa Dyer, Vice President, says there are several ways the Rotary Club serves and interacts with our community.

“We have a lot of different things we are involved in,” Lisa said. “One thing is we have adopted a stretch of 407 and once a quarter we clean it up.”

Teaming up with Northwest Independent School District, Lisa said Champions Rotary helps with providing snacks for the Lance Thompson Elementary Snack Pack Program.

“And in the late summer, we help with the Back-to-School Backpack Program,” Lisa said.

Two years ago, the Club applied for and received a grant to stock bookshelves with books on the recommended reading list for third graders at Justin Elementary.

A Denton county organization the Club supports quite a bit is Lifeworks,

a residential program for intellectually disabled adults.

“We partner with Lifeworks in a variety of programs, “ Justin said.

“We provide the fabric the members use to sew bags they donate to a local retirement facility. We partner with them for their push program at the University of North Texas, which supports young adults who have aged out of the foster care system.”

Champions Rotary Club has their hands in many programs throughout our area, and they continue to partner with and support as many local organizations as they can.

Especially in a time like we are living in now, supporting our first responders is of high importance to the Club.

Last summer, they delivered water and Gatorade to our first responders in Justin, Ponder, Northlake, Roanoke, and Argyle. This summer, they will do it again.

“To me, it’s about giving back and forming friendships,” Justin said.

“Not only with the people in the club but with the organizations you’re serving.”

If you are interested in learning more about Champions Rotary Club, reach to them on Facebook, www.Facebook.com/ ChampionsRotary.

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Cleaning During The

Coronavirus crisis

by Debbie Sardone

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leaning is always near and dear to our hearts at Buckets & Bows Maid Service.

But we are taking our role in helping you keep your homes clean even more seriously right now during the Coronavirus crisis. Here are our cleaning tips for you to keep your home clean and safe in this health emergency.

Keep your home clean.

Take your shoes off before coming inside. Wash your hands with soap and water when you enter.

Clean your home regularly. Weekly or bi-weekly upkeep/maintenance is recommended. Vacuum. Dust.

Use a microfiber cloth and water to remove 99% of the germs on

surfaces, or use a cleaning towel

or cloth with a soap or detergent-

Right now, sanitize high-touch surfaces...daily.

First, clean surfaces as described.

Then disinfect with a disinfecting spray or disinfecting wipe. Look for a brand that says “kills 99.9%” on the label or “contains 70% alcohol.” Diluted bleach works too and most of us have bleach in our laundry areas.

Examples of high touch areas in your home include:

• light switches and light switch plates

• toilet flush handles

• faucets

• microwave door and buttons

based, all-purpose cleaner.

Wash your hands with soap and

water before you start cleaning, and

do it again when you are done. If you

• popular drawer handles or cabinet pulls

• coffee pot handle and buttons

• door knobs

• refrigerator door handle

wear gloves to clean, be sure to wash them with soap and water when you

are finished, and then allow them to dry fully before putting them away.

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• backs of popular chairs

• TV remotes

Don’t forget your germiest devices: your phone and your laptop First, clean your devices by rubbing gently with a clean microfiber cloth to remove the dust and dirt. (Be sure to remove the case on your phone, first!) Never spray anything onto your laptop/computer and never submerge your phone in any cleaning agent! Use a 70% isopropyl alcohol wipe or Clorox Disinfecting Wipe to gently wipe your devices’ surfaces.

Don’t use bleach. (Clorox Disinfecting Wipes actually do not contain bleach).

Avoid getting moisture in any openings, and again, don’t submerge your device in any cleaning agents. www.35WestMagazine.com

Top 3 tips of the day 1. Know that a disinfecting wipe is good for about three wipes before it loses its effectiveness.

3. Never mix cleaners! And always follow your product’s label directions for safety and effectiveness.

2. Don’t use “rags” to clean. We use microfiber cloths or lint-free cotton cloths which are used in only one home before they are laundered.

Avoid cross-contamination!

We are currently open for business and invite you to call us at 469.610.2918 or visit our website at bucketsandbows.com if we can be of assistance.

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#JustinBossBabes

by Brooke Ezzo

“Behind every successful woman is a tribe of other successful women, who have her back.”

— Unknown

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ld Town Justin is exploding with new businesses, bringing mainstream conveniences to small town living. In the middle of it all is a group of small businesses owned and operated by strong and talented women.

To navigate the world of owning a

business and the logistics of it all, they

have decided to team up. Creating the

Facebook group, Justin Boss Babes, the

business owners are able to keep in touch through one main outlet.

“We support each other,”

said Jennifer Green, owner of Texas Patina Boutique.

“If you have an event, we

will help promote it. If you have a need, we’ve been there too. If you need a

partner, we will help you.”

With all the road

numbers, I love having sound boards to bounce ideas off of.”

The Facebook group is a virtual space for local women in business to gather

and come up with ideas to engage the

community and bring Justin’s

“When you’re new to the area and opening a business in Justin, it is a great way to get plugged into the city network.”

construction the past few

downtown closer together.

“We empower each other,” said Sidney Beck, owner of

Northwest Nutrition. “When you’re new to the area and

opening a business in Justin,

it is a great way to get plugged into the city network.”

The group includes women of

years and now with the uncertainty of

all ages with a variety of experience. Some

these women are sticking together more

outs, and some are brand new.

the coronavirus shelter-in-place order, than ever.

are Justin natives and know the ins-and“We have united to help, support, and

“I love having these women to turn to in

cheer each other on,” said Lisa Dyer,

said Ashton West, owner of Beck’s Beauty

makes sure to keep one another informed

this time to help encourage one another,”

Realtor with TruHome Realty. “This group

Company. “We are always stronger in

on any issues or events that are happening

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in our area that we should know about and could affect us as business owners.”

Women business owners have a strong presence in Justin. From the antique mall and cafes to salons/barbershops and preschools, health and wellness shops and clothing boutiques, this small town has it covered.

“We have each taken the time to do the research and understand our businesses,” Jennifer said. “We are excited to bring them to you.”

Like most businesses right now, the ladies have had to shift the way they operate.

Many have online stores and participate in Facebook live sales, and some are doing curbside pickups. They are adhering to the social distancing rules but are focused on continuing to serve our community.

“You have to keep your feet planted firm on the ground and just push forward,” Jennifer said.

Justin Boss Babes isn’t just a Facebook group name — it’s a frame of mind. They work hard, and sometimes they have to work harder. But they are fulfilling dreams and are grateful for the local support.

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Local Restaurants Offering

Delivery and Curbside Pick up

by Brooke Ezzo

ROANOKE 3 Vino ............................................................. 817.491.9463 ��������������������������������������� carry out Babe’s Chicken Dinner House................... 817.491.2900 ��������������������������������������� curbside Bayou Jack’s Cajun Grill............................. 817.490.7800.........................carry out, delivery Dove Creek Café.......................................... 817.491.4973 ��������������������������������������� curbside Here Asian Cuisine....................................... 817.767.5209.........................curbside, delivery Inzo Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar............ 817.890.4280.........................curbside, delivery Jack & Grill.................................................... 817.490.7800.........................curbside, delivery Mugs Café and Bakery................................ 817.430.3474 ��������������������������������������� curbside Los Molcajetes.............................................. 817.491.4600.........................carry out, delivery Strumolo’s...................................................... 682.237.7911.........................curbside, delivery Sunny Street Café........................................ 682.237.7842.........................curbside, delivery The Brass Tap................................................ 682.237.7780.........................curbside, delivery Wings 21........................................................ 682.831.1600 ��������������������������������������� carry out

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Dentistry: Ask The Expert

The Ins & Outs Of

Dental Insurance

by Dr. Matt Artho, Owner of Country Lakes Family Dental

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would like to first and foremost start by professing my support and concern for those who have faced difficulties during this pandemic. My family and I offer our prayers for you.

In this legal issue, I certainly would not consider myself an expert in law.

In fact, I try to avoid interactions with the law as much as possible (sarcasm, of course). However, when it comes to legalities and rule-following, in dentistry, the most often experience in comparison is dental insurance.

With regards to dental insurance or any medical insurance, if I could express a point more clearly than anything, it is to avoid using insurance to dictate healthcare treatment. There is a lot to dental insurance to understand, but non-covered treatments and even out-ofnetwork conditions will not necessarily result in denied treatment availability and should not determine the care you need.

For the most part, the majority of dental insurance plans are more or less a discount plan with certain limitations and restrictions. There is often a deductible for treatment in the range of $25$150 that is paid one time per patient.

Treatment then falls under an annual maximum benefit, which ranges from $1000-$2000, or much more, for depending on the plan. Once the maximum is reached, insurance will not help with any further treatment.

From a dental point of view, the most common conflict between dental insurance and treatment is that certain benefits may be denied based on insurance regulations that do not conform to the standard of care. In these cases, there may be a perception that the treatment is not necessary when the opposite is true. It should also be noted

that out-of-network plans can be and are often filed by dentists with great

success. In-network dental offices are confined to certain regulations that

are not bound by being out-of-network.

In some cases, insurance coverage is better or more flexible when not

constrained to insurance obligations.

Of course, this depends on your plan,

but it is recommended to discuss these options with your dentist, who can provide more information.

Finally, as mentioned, insurances simply work as a discount, and consequently,

many dental offices have created their

own discount or loyalty plans that work with great success and with better alternatives than insurance.

At the end of the day, it is best to

research the data, get to know your

insurance, and find what is optimal for

your situation to ensure you are receiving the quality dental care you and your family deserves. Happy smiling!

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Keep

TEXAS

Beautiful

by Brooke Ezzo

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n 1967, Texas was preparing for the HemisFair held in San Antonio the following year, with more than 16 million tourists expected to come through the state. As a result of this, a few representatives from different state entities decided cities and highways needed a facelift to impress the coming visitors.

The group created a non-profit educational corporation, completely supported by membership dues, and called it the Beautify Texas Council.

Because of the turn out of volunteers and the continued support by the communities, the Council decided to keep their beautification efforts going long after the HemisFair.

The Council increased its focus to highway beautification, environment education, and public awareness. In 1985, the Beautify Texas Council officially became Keep Texas Beautiful, Inc., and became a state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful.

“Even though Justin is a smaller city with a fairly new Keep Texas Beautiful affiliate program, we love to get all members of the community together to help keep our city clean,�

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Keep Texas Beautiful has an extensive affiliate program, providing support and funding to cities across the state with the goal of making Texas the cleanest, most beautiful state in the nation.

In 2006, Keep Roanoke Beautiful (KRB) became an affiliate with the mission of empowering the citizens through www.35WestMagazine.com

education and personal involvement to take responsibility for their environment.

Keep Justin Beautiful was established in 2018 and participates in the Don’t Mess

With Texas Trash Off initiative.

In the past, KRB sponsored citywide cleanups and recycle days each year. As a “Even though Justin is a smaller city with group, they encouraged and participated a fairly new Keep Texas Beautiful affiliate in the Great American Cleanup and Don’t program, we love to get all members of Mess With Texas events. the community together Currently, the Keep to help keep our city Roanoke Beautiful board It involves clean,” said Abbey Reece, is inactive. so much more: Affiliate Coordinator.

“We are currently clean water accepting applications Abbey said there are clean air for new members,” said openings for the Keep clean roadsides April Hill, City Secretary Justin Beautiful committee, and preservation for the City of Roanoke. and residents are “We hope to have them encouraged to apply. up and running again in the next To do so, visit the city website and click on 30-60 days.” the boards and commissions tab.

The importance of keeping these city If you live in an area that is not affiliates operating is more than purely currently an affiliate of Keep Texas cosmetic. It involves so much more: clean water, clean air, clean roadsides, and preservation. www.35WestMagazine.com

Beautiful, contact your city officials and see where you can help.

Even in a time of adhering to the social distancing rules, you and your family can get outside for fresh air and help with roadside cleanups. Addressing the beautification, waste reduction, and litter prevention in our cities can leave a lasting impact on our community for generations to come.

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BUSINESSES

C U RRE N T LY

HIRI N G

by Brooke Ezzo

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ur hearts go out to those being affected physically or financially because of the shelter-in-place order sweeping our nation. However, if you have been laid off, and you aren’t sure where to turn next for employment, there is hope. It may seem odd to think that there are businesses right now in desperate need of employees, but it’s the truth.

We’ve created a list of major employers that are currently hiring. The websites are included and take you directly to the site where you can apply for a position. If there are any companies that we have missed, please email us and let us know. We want to keep our community as informed as possible.

ALDI

DOLLAR TREE

www.careers.aldi.us

www.dollartree.com/

AMAZON www.amazon.com/jobs

COSTCO www.costco.com/jobopportunities

CVS HEALTH

careers

DOMINO’S www.jobs.dominos.com

INSTACART www.shoppers.instacart. com

JET’S PIZZA www.jetspizza.com/ employment

KROGER www.jobs.kroger.com

MICROSOFT www.careers.microsoft. com

PEPSI CO. www.pepsicojobs.com

SHIPT www.shipt.com/be-ashopper

TARGET www.corporate.target. com/careers

TRADER JOES www.traderjoes.com/ careers

UPS www.jobs-ups.com

UBER EATS www.uber.com/us/en/ drive/delivery

WALMART www.careers.walmart. com

WHOLE FOODS www.careers.

wholefoodsmarket.com

www.jobs.cvshealth.com

DOLLAR GENERAL www.careers.

dollargeneral.com

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Oak St. Food & Brew: Foodie Friday DFW

OAK ST. FOOD & BREW A photos courtesy of Foodie Friday DFW

s you may have noticed, food halls are becoming all the rage. It’s a great way for local restaurateurs to have a brick and mortar space without having to take on the cost of an entire restaurant space, and it’s a wonderful dining option for patrons because no matter what you’re craving, you can usually find it inside a food hall!

One of DFW’s newest food halls is Oak St. Food & Brew located in Downtown Roanoke. Owned by John & Irene Dancer, Oak St. Food & Brew is currently home to eight different businesses: Soulfire Brewing Co., Churchill’s Fish ‘n Chips, Famous Fatsos Burgers, Deli Dun Right, Hot Potato, Hot Taco, Smiley’s Craft Barbecue, and Vault Coffee.

When you visit Oak St. Food & Brew, we have a few suggestions of what to order!

Soulfire Brewing Co. is a fantastic brewery, and all of their beers are crafted in-house and are constantly changing.

So, we suggest you order a flight to test out a few of their options!

And what goes better with a flight of beer than a hamburger from Famous Fatsos Burgers? The meat for their burgers is ground in-house each morning and is inducted with duck fat to keep the burgers as tender and juicy as possible.

Along with your burgers from Fatsos, we’d recommend you get yourself an order of Naughty Tots from Hot Potato which are a homemade tot recipe deep-fried and topped with ranch, bacon, cheese, and

green onions. These are like hush-puppy sized tots and they are amazing!

Oak St. Food & Brew is really the perfect addition to Downtown Roanoke. Whether the food hall is your destination or you just happen to pop in while you’re strolling down Oak Street, you won’t be disappointed in what you find once you’re there. And keep in mind that it’s also a great place to consider for events such as private parties, receptions, weddings, and more!

*During Coronavirus shutdowns for dine-in service, Oak St. Food & Brew is offering Beer Growlers to-go from Soulfire Brewing, as well as to-go and curbside service from their restaurants.

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Many of us are helping others here in our community with necessary errands and chores – that’s what neighbors do!

ELECTIONS POSTPONED!

COVID-19

CONTINUES

by Precinct 4 Commissioner Dianne Edmondson photo courtesy by Commissioner Dianne Edmondson

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s the Denton County COVID-19 Virus positive cases continue to mount, your County Commissioners continue to monitor the situation and investigate the various options available to us. We are keenly aware that stopping the spread of this virus is our main mission. Doing that has involved making some hard — and yes, very uncomfortable — decisions, including closing some kinds of businesses and restricting our residents’ activities. We know that there is some confusion about this policy, so to expedite questions from the public, we have instituted a special email for that purpose: businesscovid19@dentoncounty.gov, which is active now for your use.

SENIOR MORNING SHOPPING HOURS Several area grocers are offering special “senior” early morning shopping hours: • Albertsons: Tues. and Thurs. from 7-9am • Kroger: Mon. - Thurs. from 7-9am • Sam’s: 7-8am daily • Target: all week from 6–7:30am • Walmart: Tues. from 6-7am There may be others as well.

One consequence of this pandemic is that the Denton City Council elections will be moved from May 2 to Nov. 3.

Additionally, the Primary Runoff Elections for both the Republican and Democrat parties will be moved from May 16 to July 14 .

HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOU Visit www.dentoncounty.gov/COVID19 for additional local information regarding COVID-19, including information for community members, travelers, and healthcare providers.

For questions about COVID-19, talk to a Denton County Health Department representative from 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday, by calling 940.349.2585.

Go to https://dentoncounty.gov for Spanish translations of the stay-at-home order, or to volunteer in the fight against COVID-19. A form is available for you to fill out on the website.

Call the MHMR Crisis Hotline at 1.800.762.0157 if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.

Gov. Abbott announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has included the entire state of Texas in its Economic Injury Disaster Declaration and granted access to its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which will provide long-term, low-interest loans to qualifying businesses across the state.

Small businesses who believe they may be eligible for an SBA EIDL should visit the SBA’s website where they can directly apply for assistance. The online application is the fastest method to receive a decision about loan eligibility. https://lnkd.in/eHaN72x

To receive a newsletter contact Dianne Edmondson at Dianne.Edmondson@dentoncounty.com OR CALL AT 972.434.3960.

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