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t is our pleasure to welcome you to 35 West Magazine, the newest publication from Murray Media Group. We are a full-service branding and marketing firm with a combined 40 years’ experience in directory and magazine publishing. While we deliver both graphic design and digital marketing, we have a passion for community based, lifestyle publications that focus on highlighting life in the area we call home.

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS

FITNESS ISSUE LOOK FOR THE ICON

ASK THE EXPERTS 11 Dentistry with Country Lakes Family Dental

22 Organizing with

Cloud Nine Organizing

ARTICLES 06 Alternative Ways To Get Your Heart Rate Up

On the cover is Jim and Sandra Smith

FEATURED ARTICLE

16 Don’t Go Far To Receive Quality Furniture

08 Inside Community & Education 10 District 4-5A Division II All-District Football

14 Brooke’s Book Corner 15 Foodie Friday DFW with Jay Marks Real Estate

18 Local New Business Update 19 The Big Game Must Have Snacks 20 Making A Difference With The Act Of Giving

24 Breast Cancer Survivor Writes Book

26 Feeding Our Community 27 Community Corner: 2020

Resolutions For Precinct 4

28 Upcoming Events

EDITOR’S PICK

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Justin Comes Together For A Veteran

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29 What Is Chinese New Year?

30 Sheriff’s Corner With

Sheriff Tracy Murphree

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Fitness

ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO GET YOUR

by Steve Gamel

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he higher your heart rate is, the more calories you burn and the more weight you lose. It seems pretty simple, right? For many of us, that means making sure we hit the gym for some strength training, CrossFit, and a few miles on the treadmill or

elliptical machine. But what if that’s not your thing? Or even if it is, what if you don’t have time to go to the gym this week or simply need a break from the normal routine?

Luckily, there are plenty of alternative activities out there that can keep your heart rate elevated and improve your cardiovascular health. Here are a few alternatives to consider as we enter a new year:

ICE SKATING

Even though we are in Texas, there are places like the Galleria or the Children’s Health StarCenter that not only offer a great experience for the family but also help you get in a killer leg and cardio workout without even realizing it. Ice skating is great for joint and muscle health, improved balance and coordination, and stress management.

STROLLER SPEED WALKING

It can be difficult for new moms to find time to get to the gym. Stroller speed walking is the perfect alternative; simply put the little guy or gal in a stroller and speed walk around the neighborhood or a local mall? Believe it or not, this is a form of high-intensity interval training that pushes your heart rate into the batburning range.

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SWIMMING

Swimming is a highly underutilized form of cardiovascular exercise to get your heart rate up. Swimming is also great in terms of recovery from a tough workout. Several places in town offer an indoor pool experience so that you can still get your swim on without having to make an icy plunge.

BOXING

To piggyback off the previous alternative workout, there are tons of gyms in town that offer everything from a simple punching bag to go a few rounds with or a full-blown boxing and kickboxing cardio workout.

PLAY BASKETBALL WITH THE KIDS

For the competitive dads in their 40s and 50s, there is nothing like trying to recapture your youth by trying to beat your 12-year-old son or daughter in a game of pickup basketball. The cardio benefits are numerous, not to mention the ability to regain some of that long-lost endurance and coordination.

DANCING

ROCK CLIMBING

If you do have time to get to the gym but crave something different, consider yourself blessed if they have a rockclimbing wall. Places like Summit Climbing in Denton or Lifetime Fitness offer indoor rock climbing, which is perfect for cardio along with improving grip strength, coordination, and strength.

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Take a dance class or bring your spouse out for a night on the town. If you’re planning on attending a wedding, get out on the dance floor and cut a rug. There are even interactive dancing games you can play with your kids on Xbox or Playstation.

Bottom line, dancing is perfect for getting your heart rate up and requires zero workout equipment.

This is just a shortlist of alternative ways to get your heart rate up and keep it in tiptop shape. Remember that as you keep your heart rate up, you are naturally burning calories, improving stamina, and even building yourself a strong immune system. Did we leave anything off the list? What are your favorites?

Please share with us so that others can join in on the fun.

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VALENTINE’S DANCE

PARENTS NIGHT OUT

Fri., Feb. 7 | 7 - 9pm | Roanoke Recreation Center 501 Roanoke Rd. • Roanoke, TX 76262 You’re guaranteed to have a fun night with your family at this year’s Valentine’s Dance.

Come groove to the DJ and enjoy some finger foods. Tickets can be purchased at the Roanoke Recreation Center during regular business hours. Don’t be without a Golden Ticket! Pre-register through Jan. 31: $20 for families up to 5 people, $10 for singles.

After Jan. 31: $30 for families up to 5 people, $15 for singles. Open to all ages.

Fri., Feb. 21 | 6 - 10pm Trinity All Stars Gym 207 James St. • Roanoke, TX 76262 Drop the kids off for a semi-structured time to play in the gym while parents can enjoy a night off. Pizza, popcorn, and water are provided. Parent’s Night Out is for children 5-years and older. Cost is $25 and you can reserve your child’s spot by calling the gym at 817.567.3695.

INSIDE EDUCATION DANCE SHOWCASE Mon., Jan. 27 | 7 - 8pm | Northwest High School | 2301 Texan Dr. • Justin, TX 76247 The Northwest ISD Drill Teams and Middle School Dance Teams invite you to a night of dance, all teams will perform one dance to showcase the incredible talent we have here in the district. This is a free event and open to the public. The Sidekicks, Dazzlers, and Sapphires will be handing out tryout information.

Doors open at 6:45pm.

DISABILITY RESOURCE FAIR Sat., Mar. 28 | 10am - 2pm Northwest ISD Administration Building 2001 Texan Drive • Justin, TX 76247 Making Connections Disability Resource Fairs bring together the disability resources in our community to one, easily accessed location for families, caregivers and self-advocates to collect information and learn about benefits and services.

Educational sessions are also provided.

Event is FREE and open to all ages!

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Long time Justin resident, Grace Lee Parr, wrote a book in 1976 about the town she grew up in and loved. This book is a record of the development of Justin and a picture of the life and times of the pioneers who settled the area, and recognizes the families who have been influential in the Town’s history. There are only so many copies left, to purchase your piece of history for $12, please contact Kristie Piper at Kristie.Piper@yahoo.com.

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THE JUSTIN STORY

SLEEPING BAG DRIVE photo courtesy of Chris Bailey

Mon. - Fri. | 4 - 8:30pm | Drop off: The Sports Hangar 800 Topeka Ave. • Justin, TX 76247 Denton County resident, Chris Bailey, is collecting items for his 3rd Annual Sleeping Bag Drive. Chris has already successfully collected over 200 sleeping bags this year for the homeless in North Texas but his goal is to deliver 1500. If you would like to donate sleeping bags please bring them to The Sports Hangar in Justin. He is also accepting suitcases with wheels, new socks, and backpacks. Christmas may be over, but the giving season never ends. It will start to get colder and one sleeping bag could save a life.

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GRANT BRIGADE EXPO 2020: OUR FUTURE IN FOCUS Thurs., Feb. 27 | 5:30 - 8:00pm | Northwest High School 2301 Texan Dr. • Justin, TX 76247 Expo 2020 will be a night the students will remember. There will be interactive sessions, demonstrations, and student presentations. Students from all over the district will present and share their skills and strengths. Don’t miss out on this exciting exhibition showcasing Northwest ISD’s educational opportunities.

For more information, visit https://Expo.nisdtx.org/home.

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The Northwest ISD Education Foundation awarded 45 teaching grants across 21 campuses totaling more than $110,000 on December 13th. Teaching grants are awarded to our hard working educators to enhance and engage students in learning. Thank you to the grant reading committee, volunteers, and donors for making this year’s Grant Brigade a huge success. Congratulations, educators!

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DISTRICT 4-5A DIVISION II ALL-DIST RICT

MVP: Da’Wain Lofton, Northside OFFE NSIVE MVP: C’ing Blanton, Southwest DE FE NSIVE MVP: Cooper McDonald, Justin Northwest SPE CIAL TEAMS MVP: Zavion Taylor, Justin Northwest OFFE NSIVE N EWCOMER: Adama Hudson, Eastern Hills DE FE NSIVE N EWCOMER: Gabriel Martinez, Northside; Skyler Patterson, OD Wyatt STAFF OF THE YEAR: Northside

FIRST TEAM Austin Ahmad, Justin Northwest

Aiden Jean, Justin Northwest

Kyndel Sims, Justin Northwest

Zane Brewster, Justin Northwest

Ozzie Henry, Justin Northwest

Christian Robertson, Justin Northwest

Colton Rhine, Justin Northwest

Preston Scrivner, Justin Northwest

Michael Nichols, Justin Northwest

Isaac Bohls, Justin Northwest

Caden Barnett, Justin Northwest

Bennard Darnell, Justin Northwest

Jacob Kirk, Justin Northwest

Kiernan Dagger, Justin Northwest

Carson Campbell, Justin Northwest

SECOND TEAM

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Brody Etchieson, Justin Northwest

Andrew Savage, Justin Northwest

Matt Luna, Justin Northwest

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Dentistry: Ask The Expert

NEW SMILES For A New Year

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

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t’s a new year, and as I reflect on the intimate time spent over the holidays with family and friends, celebrating the season and appreciating those cherished moments of joy and giving, I can only sum it all up in four simple words: I ate too much. Yes, once again, we start the new year off with resolutions to shake off those habits so easily picked up during the time of merriness and cheer. Now, with the holidays behind us, we can focus on some new ways to improve ourselves, even our oral health. Here are some dental ideas for how you can start the year with a great smile.

Every good resolution starts with a solid foundation. With your oral health, it’s back to the basics of brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits. Brushing after meals, or at least twice a day is a common understanding, but flossing can be a tricky habit to start. Some tips for flossing can include setting up a reminder in your phone or creating a progress chart.

It may even be helpful to place floss next to your sink as a daily reminder to floss.

As you start off 2020 with new resolutions for a healthy, happier you, make sure to keep your oral health as a part of that package. Happy New Year and Happy Smiling!

When it comes to improving the aesthetics of your smile, there is a wide spectrum of dental treatment that is available. If you have never tried whitening, this is a simple and easy way to enhance the look of your teeth. If you have ever considered straightening your teeth, this may be the year to consider orthodontic or Invisalign treatment.

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JUSTIN COMES TOGETHER

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he Town of Justin has a long, rich history of small-town charm and a sense of community. Even with all of the growth, not a lot has changed with the heart of the city. Justin is a place where the residents will always rally together to support neighbors in times of need.

One need came in the form of Vietnam veteran, Richard Cropper, and his home that needed a little TLC. What started as a simple gesture to offer assistance in cleaning up his neighbor’s yard quickly turned into a citywide project.

Blake Moore, a Navy veteran and Cropper’s neighbor, realized there was more that needed to be done. From a broken window to a leaking roof and bad plumbing, Moore knew this would be

more than what he could do on his own. And, after a road bump with the original contractor, the veteran’s home was left gutted with no clear direction of how it was going to get finished.

Volunteers and businesses quickly came together to graciously donate their time and construction materials, as well.

“There are many, many people and businesses that are assisting us,” Clark said. “From Ace Hardware and J. Riley Roofing to Bloomfield Homes, Martin and Sons Air Conditioning, and Joe’s Pizza and Outlaw Burger.”

“Honestly, the best way to track what we are asking for is to please join our Facebook group.”

That’s when James Clark, James Castle, and Gino Montague came along. Residents who could help with the labor managed the day-to-day operations of coordinating a complete home renovation to finish out Moore’s desire to help his fellow veteran.

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Many churches in the area have donated, as well as a few motorcycle clubs. There is an unspoken word between veterans, and when one of their own needs help, they show up without question. Survivors United MC and Warrior Brotherhood showed up in a big way to help their brother.

Residents of Justin have played a major role in the ongoing efforts to give Richard Cropper back his home. Whether volunteering their time, purchasing items needed for the renovation, or simply sharing the story on social media, the feeling of community and love for your neighbor was ignited.

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“ I feel privileged to be surrounded by so many great people who are key in pulling this rebuild off,” Clark said.

Clark, Castle, and Montague have made it a point, a rule, that no monetary donations will be accepted. They simply ask those who would like to be apart of this amazing story to help with materials and labor.

One last major purchase will be the HVAC unit. The group is also collecting items for inside Cropper’s home; there is a list of items that are still needed.

“We have collected many things,” Clark said. “Honestly, the best way to track what we are asking for is to please join our Facebook group.”

The Facebook group is updated daily and tracks the progress of the home and the wins for the day. There are videos and pictures that document the nearly completed home renovation.

Clark says if they can get through the sheetrock phase of the project, the completion date will be clearer. But their hope is by the end of January.

To learn more about how you can help, join the Facebook group Justin Texas Veterans Home Project.

photos courtesy of James Clark

Special thanks to the businesses and organizations mentioned and not mentioned, as well as residents who offered their time and donations, including The Bowlings, Shea Maybe, The Rojas Family, The Blakes, the Moore Family, and many more.

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Brooke’s

BOOK CORNER

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by Brooke Ezzo

rowing up, I spent days and nights in the back of my closet cuddled up with a big blanket, a small lamp, and a book. I loved reading each story and being taken away to a far off place with characters I felt I knew. I’ve left the comfort of my closet behind, and now you can find me at a bookstore, a coffee shop, or my living room enjoying a bestseller or unknown author.

This past year was packed with top reading lists and must-reads, so I have brought you a few of my favorites.

Get cozy, and get to reading.

WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING by Delia Owens This book was a major talking point this past year in most online forums and book clubs, and I understand why.

The author’s writing style delivers small punches of information at a time, leaving your mind to find and discover the imagery and mystery on its own. The story is delicately and poetically written, with descriptions so beautiful you can almost smell the sea and hear the sounds of the marsh. Following the life of Kya Clark, also known as the Marsh Girl, the novel spans several decades in a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. Where the Crawdads Sing is a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, a tale of murder, and an ode to the natural world. Kya, abandoned by her parents, siblings, and what feels like the whole world at a young age, is forced to survive alone in the marsh. It’s a place that becomes her life and livelihood — and ultimately, her mother. The reader is taken on a journey of examining the importance of human connection and the secrets that nature keeps. You’re taken back to a time where prejudice is real, where social status matters, but love and kindness prevail. photo courtesy of Target.com, Penguin Group USA, Delia Owens.

BEFORE WE WERE YOURS by Lisa Wingate Although this book was published in 2017, I didn’t jump on the bandwagon until this past year. I had heard it was a great read but never made it a priority. Well, all good things come to those who wait, and as I finished the last page, I was sure this historical-fiction novel was a literary gift. Wingate tells the tale of a real-life American scandal involving Georgia Tann and the Tennessee Children’s Home Society orphanage involved in kidnapping and selling poor children to wealthy families all over the country. The novel alternates between the fictional lives of the Foss siblings who grow up living on a shanty boat with their parents in 1939 and present-day Avery Stafford who stumbles upon a dark family secret and her mission to expose the truth. The story takes your heart on an emotional roller coaster, pulling at every string. photo courtesy of BarnesandNobles.com, Random House Publishing Group, Lisa Wingate.

GIRL, STOP APOLOGIZING by Rachel Hollis Every girlfriend I have has posted something related to Rachel Hollis and her girl-power books. I don’t necessarily always go with the tide, but here I am, telling you to read all things Rachel Hollis. Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals was a Goodreads Choice 2019 Winner. The book is about making goals and following them without apologies. Hollis writes that women should be proud of their accomplishments, should have some goals to look forward to, and be encouraged to stick to them. She offers great tips and ideas, and killer pep-talks to start the New Year off with a little more confidence and positivity. photo courtesy of Amazon.com, Harper Collins Leadership, Rachel Hollis.

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Old Town Market: Foodie Friday DFW

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hen we featured Old Town Market 2 years ago at their Old Town Lewisville location off of Mill St, they were our most-watched episode of 2018. If you’re a customer of theirs, you know why that’s the case!

Owner Shawn Knowles and his wife,

which we love, ready-to-eat sides like okra,

community and have worked hard to

upon jars of pickled items.

Sharon, are beloved members of the

continue on the “customer-first” tradition and philosophy of the original meat photos courtesy of Foodie Friday DFW

market which was opened by Shawn’s father, Bob, and Dickie Grant.

an assortment of spices and rubs, and jars Of course, the showpiece of the store

is the meat counter which is constantly being restocked with only the highest-

quality meats Shawn can find. Whether

Hanging in the new location of the Old

you need steaks, hamburger patties, roast,

original carving knives, there to serve as a

can help you out. And if you don’t see the

Town Market in Double Oak are Bob’s

fajita chicken, or ribs, Shawn and his team

reminder of the past 43 years of service to

cut of meat that you need, let them know

the community.

and they’ll cut it however you need!

The new location is absolutely beautiful

You can find specials running throughout

and is jam-packed with all kinds of

incredible products like the Amish butter

the year for holidays, etc. But their most popular deal is most definitely their

all the meats. It truly is an art form and is fascinating to watch. Now at the new location, you can watch them at work through the big, open windows behind the meat counter.

We selfishly love that their new location is closer to us and are grateful for the years of dedicated service they’ve provided to our local community!

Anniversary specials in May which include the Bacon-Wrapped Filets. We always get some for ourselves and apparently lots of you do too, because Shawn told us they sold around 42,000 filets this past May!

One of our favorite parts about filming at the Old Town Market is getting to go in

the back and watch them cut and carve

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hen most of us stumble across a mom-and-pop restaurant with great Margaritas or a charming boutique, the first thing we do is rush out to tell everyone about our latest find. The goal, of course, is to bring attention to something most of our friends didn’t realize was right under their nose the whole time.

“There’s no need to go far from home,” they say. “This place is right down the road from you.”

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To take a page from that book, look

Smith, came to work at Adams Furniture

Justin has been serving Denton County

school and has been there every day

what we found now! Adams Furniture in homeowners just like you for more than 90 years but has somehow remained

a relative unknown to many of us due

to our infatuation with large retail and chain stores. Yes, big-box furniture stores are practically

everywhere and have

decent stuff. But if you live

in Argyle or Robson Ranch, you end up driving farther looking for a quality sofa or bedroom set that you may never find.

in 1969 when he was a freshman in high since. “The options we provide here at Adams are almost endless. People will

come in, and they’re looking for a table

that will work with everything else in that particular room or even the wood floor.

They’ll walk into a bigger

Our goal is to continue to offer quality American-made products.

Adams Furniture is a

store, and the service rep will say, ‘Here’s what’s on

our floor.’ It’s a what-yousee-is-what-you-get type

thing. That’s not the case at Adams Furniture in Justin.”

Most, if not all, the

furniture pieces at Adams

simple, yet inviting, 10,000 square-foot

can have 30 or more color options. So

of farm-to-market roads 407 and 156 in

dining room table but wants it in rustic

store located on the southwest corner Justin. Although Adams offers a wide-

array of Amish and other American-made furniture, it specializes in many custommade options that bigger chain stores simply can’t do.

While the store has evolved substantially from its early days as a general store, customers see Adams Furniture as

one of the last vestiges of a mom-andpop business.

“We have created a niche for people

who don’t want that cookie-cutter look.

They want their own look,” said owner Jim

if a client walks in and finds the perfect cherry, dark oak, or with a different base or legs, the friendly staff at Adams can make that happen.

Some of the brands Adams supports

include Vaughan-Basset, Howard Miller, Serta, Riverside, Mayo, Borkholder,

Yutsey and Best Home Furnishings,

among others. Most of those can be found right on the showroom floor;

the facility is crammed with living room

groups, bedroom sets, and dining rooms.

Also included are many recliners, lamps,

desks, bookcases, and just about anything else you might need for your home.

“When people hear ‘older’ or ‘this is your grandfather’s furniture store,’ you don’t

photos of Furniture courtesy of Adams Furniture

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hanging off the furniture or that what we sell is outdated,” Smith chuckled.

“We’ve kept up with the times, both in the knowledge we’ve accumulated and the styles of product we sell. We have to be.”

Perhaps the best part is that there is little to no turnover at Adams. Eddie and Jon Romine have worked there for more than 20 and 12 years, respectively. What that’s done is create an environment where customers know they can work with the same associate years after their first purchase.

In many ways, it’s like you are dealing with family instead of salespeople.

There can be some great salespeople at big box stores, but the turnover rate is much higher.

“We’ve all accumulated a certain amount of knowledge over the years.

We know what works best, and people like to deal with the local person,” Smith said.

“They feel at home here. That’s valuable.”

Come in today and see why generations of families continue to choose Adams Furniture as their go-to place to find unique and quality furniture for their homes. Visiting Adams is truly an experience of genuine, warm, and personal service.

“A lot has changed over the years, but in many ways, we’ve stayed exactly the same,” Smith said. “Our goal is to continue to offer quality American-made products.

We may not be able to cover the entire spectrum, but we can at least give people the best options possible. And we’ll spend all the time necessary with the customers to make that happen.”

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LOCAL NEW

BUSINESS U P D AT E

COMING SOON Z DENTISTRY — Dentistry

4901 TX-113, Suite 107 Northlake, TX 76262 January opening date 151 COFFEE

— Coffee Concept 1200 US-377

Roanoke, TX 76262 January opening date LOS COMPADRES CANTINA

— Restaurant

320 S. Oak St.

by Brooke Ezzo

Roanoke, TX

Early 2020 opening date

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upporting local businesses is a top priority for us at Murray Media Group. With all of the construction in our growing area, it can be difficult to keep tabs on new stores, restaurants, and specialty shops that have opened around us. Here are some businesses you should visit and a few to keep your eye out for!

TEXAS ROADHOUSE — Restaurant

East of 35W, North of TX-114 in Northlake

CRACKER BARREL — Restaurant R E C E N T LY O P E N E D HEARTFELT FLORAL CREATIONS — Florist 409 N FM 156

Justin, TX 76247 HeartfeltFloral Creations.com

TEXAS PATINA — Boutique 401 N. Sealy Ave.

BECKS BEAUTY CO. — Hair Salon 401 N. Sealy Ave. Justin, TX 76247 BecksBeauty Company.com WINGSTOP — Restaurant 5000 TX-114 Northlake, TX 76262 WingStop.com

West of 35W, South of TX-114 in Fort Worth

R E LO C AT I N G LOS MOLCAJETES — Restaurant

New Address

113 N Oak Street

Roanoke, TX 76262 Opening date to be announced

Justin, TX 76247 TxPatina.com

NORTHWEST NUTRITION — Health and Wellness 102 W. 2nd Street Justin, TX 76247

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The Big Game

MUST HAVE

Snacks

Diabla Avocado Dip 3/4 c. Plain Greek Yogurt 1/2 c. Finely Chopped Red Onion 3 tbsp. Chopped Fresh Cilantro 1 tbsp. Finely Chopped Seeded Jalapeño Pepper

Spicy Sausage and Cheese Dip

2 tbsp. Fresh Lime Juice

2lbs of Processed Cheese

1 tbsp. Ground Cumin

1lb Spicy Pork Sausage (For a mild option you can do a regular pork sausage)

1/2 tsp. Salt 3 Ripe Peeled Avocados, Pitted and Coarsely Chopped 1 Garlic Clove, Minced Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender, and process until smooth. Serve with Garden of Eatin’ Blue Chips or Simple 7 Quinoa Chips.

24oz Hot Salsa 1/2 cup Hot Pepper Sauce 3 Large Jalapeños Chopped (For a mild option don’t include) Melt processed cheese in a lined crock-pot . While the processed cheese melts, cook the sausage in a large skillet. After the processed cheese has melted and the sausage is cooked, mix all of the ingredients together in the crock-pot and let cook for 2 hours.

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Making A Difference With The Act

OF GIVING

by Brooke Ezzo

“There are a lot of good people in the world, if you can’t find one, be one.”

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e are lucky to be a part of a community that continues to show incredible generosity, not only during the holiday season but also throughout the year to those who may be in a season of struggle. This past Christmas was one of those times where residents pulled together and collected thousands of items for surrounding communities in need. From food drives and clothing and toy donations to immediate assistance after a house fire, our Denton County residents brought love, joy, and hope to those in need.

In a world full of good people, we found two Denton County residents who surpassed big goals in their clothing and toy drives and who personify the meaning of being a Santa.

CHRIS BAILEY What started 17 years ago by accident has turned into a massive event each Christmas. Wanting to get rid of his then 2-year-old son’s “old” toys to make space for new presents, Chris Bailey found himself in a Section 8 housing neighborhood offering the children these toys. The next year, he did it again. Once he took his idea to Facebook, friends and family offered to volunteer with him. Toys were donated, and a GoFundMe page was started for those out-of-state who wanted to help. Every year, people from all over have helped Chris raise $10,000 in funds to purchase toys for toddlers to teenagers in government-funded housing.

Chris also facilitates a sleeping bag drive each winter, and an Easter Egg Hunt each spring.

This past Christmas, Chris raised $12,000. From Walmart and Academy to Big Lots and Five Below, Chris spent 10 hours shopping for these kids and was able to deliver two 26-foot U-Hauls full of bikes and toys with the help of family, friends, and volunteers.

“I want them to know they aren’t forgotten,” he said. “For most, Christmas was a guarantee. These kids don’t have that.”

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Pictured above is Chris Bailey as Santa Claus.

Photo courtesy of Chris Bailey

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Pictured to the left is Taylor Deering.

Photo courtesy of Taylor Deering.

TAYLOR DEERING “I fully believe that if everyone had the mindset to help as many people as possible, within reason, there would be a lot less suffering and a lot more joy,” Taylor said.

After hearing about the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in 2017, Taylor and her husband, James, saw an opportunity to help. In one week’s time, they collected www.35WestMagazine.com

enough supplies to fill a small trailer and two trucks, purchased a Jon boat, and headed down to Vidor, TX, to hand out supplies. On their way back, they made a wrong turn and found themselves eyeto-eye with the homeless population on Lancaster Street in Fort Worth.

Remembering the way the community came together after the hurricane and

how inspiring it was lit a fire in Taylor to continue to help those in need. That first year, she decided to collect blankets and coats for Union Gospel Mission and was able to deliver over 100 items. The next year, she opened up her donations to more than just clothing and was able to donate 387 items. This past Christmas, with the help of friends, coworkers, and the incredible residents of Justin, Taylor filled a U-Haul with over 4,000 supplies for the Mission.

“Some people may be homeless because of their poor choices, but some are there because of poor luck or a bad situation,” Taylor said. “You never know when your generosity will change someone’s life.”

Taylor is continuing her efforts year-round.

Her GoFundMe page collects money for the Mission to purchase supplies for the shelter. To learn more about Taylor’s donations, visit her Facebook page, Secondhand Strength.

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Ask The Expert: Organizing

How To Achieve Your

Organizing Goals

by Crystal Nerpel, Owner of Cloud Nine Organizing

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lutter is exhausting and overwhelming to deal with. Not just trying to tackle it, but trying to avoid, ignore, and maneuver around clutter is also equally exhausting. Having organizing goals is great, but how do you actually achieve those goals when it’s so overwhelming?

ONE BITE AT A TIME How do you eat an elephant? One bite

at a time. An overwhelming task is much

easier to swallow, so to speak, if you break it into bite-sized pieces and take your

time. If you have the great big goal of

organizing your entire home, then that’s a great organizing goal. It’s also a great

BIG organizing goal and could be way too daunting. Start by focusing on one space at a time and back into the BIG goal.

As one of my clients recently pointed out to me, “small hinges swing big gates.”

When you take one small action step

toward your goal, you’ll start noticing

bigger, faster results with less effort as

time goes on. Man, I love knowing that.

Don’t you?

KNOW YOU CAN Henry Ford famously said, “Whether you think you can or think you cannot, you

are right.” There is such genius truth to this statement. If you set an organizing goal (or any life goal for that matter) and immediately tell yourself, “There’s no way I can do this.” Guess what? You’ve already defeated yourself. You have set yourself up for failure. Flip that negative self-talk on it’s head! Go to a mirror, look yourself in the eyes and say, “I’ve got this. This is my home, and I am in control of the clutter.

Clutter is not in control of me.” Then give yourself a high-five and get to work.

Who cares if you feel silly because you’re about to crush your goals!

HAVE A PLAN As an organizing specialist, I have successfully organized and decluttered many homes. Before tackling every single one of those organizing jobs, I made sure I had a plan in place. Sometimes, even the best made plans need to be adjusted as the job progresses. But I always start with

a general idea of how to accomplish my

client’s decluttering and organizing goals.

WHERE TO START You can try starting with the spot that bothers you the most. Once you get

the most annoying clutter taken care of, the rest will usually fall way more easily.

However, if it ALL equally bothers you,

then start with your personal space like

your bedroom. Your bedroom is probably the first room you see when you open your eyes in the morning, and the last

room you see when you close your eyes at night. Make that space the best space in

your house! It sets the tone for your mood (whether you realize it or not).

WHEN TO FINISH Keep yourself accountable and on track by making sure your organizing plan has a realistic timeline attached to it.

Put it on the calendar and hold yourself accountable to that “finish date.” Make sure you give yourself enough time to

complete the project, but don’t make it so far out that you begin to procrastinate.

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Breast Cancer Survivor

WRITES

BOOK

by Brooke Ezzo

“S

Going back and forth, she finally settled

ometimes, the sky cries.” That was the answer Bianca Gouge gave her daughter, Gemma, in the car on their way to the grocery store.

A simple question from a little girl, who wanted to know why it was raining, sparked an idea for Bianca.

on a publishing company, Brown’s Books, in Dallas. She was able to choose from a

list of illustrators, and in 2015, Little Quinn the Inquisitor went to print.

But, such is life, and Bianca’s was about to have a few roadblocks. During this From what she could remember, Bianca answered all of her

have and end up writing stories about them.”

daughter’s “whys” that day

Although growing up, she

about the weather. When

never thought she had a

they got home, Bianca

foothold on grammar and

wrote it all down, sent it

didn’t think she was good

to her sister-in-law, who

enough to write. But she

is a science teacher to

confirm her accuracy, and publisher. She was going “I’ve always written,”

Bianca said. “I find myself

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Doctors confirmed her suspicions in early January 2018. She was diagnosed with

triple-negative breast cancer, with a 30% survival rate.

head pushing her forward.

“I don’t like surgery, and I don’t even like

told her that when it photo courtesy of Bianca Gouge

school, Bianca found a lump in her breast.

She started her rigorous treatment plan

Her philosophy professor

to write a children’s book.

book, working full-time, and going back to

had two professors from

college in the back of her

then set them off to find a

interim time of needing to market her

comes to writing papers,

start broad, and work your

way in. And, that’s what she did.

in March 2018.

taking medication,” Bianca said. “So, going through chemo was like my kryptonite.”

For 16 weeks, she had to endure weekly

rounds of Paclitaxel and Carboplatin, then

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another few weeks of treatment that could

Bianca said. “I go and analyze and look

upped her heart rate and messed with her

no answer.”

literally take down Superman. The chemo

vision. She was also constantly dehydrated and couldn’t stand to eat.

During this time, she says the Harvest community really supported her.

for the answer. But, in this case, there was Despite everything she has gone through,

she has convinced herself to stop looking.

“I just want to live, and I want to be happy,”

When she gets asked, “why?” Well, because sometimes, the sky cries.

answers that aren’t there.”

Bianca goes back every three months

After her fight against triple-negative

breast cancer, Bianca’s new fight is for

herself. She wants to do something that is important to her. She loves learning, reading, writing, and maybe one day,

becoming a professor. And, hopefully, They set up a meal train for her and her

Cancer isn’t a one size fits all, Bianca says. Not even the treatment. She is open to answering questions about cancer because she wants to pay-it-forward.

Bianca said. “And, if I want to be happy, then I have to stop searching for the

The hope is that no woman has breast cancer...

She is starting broad and working her way in.

writing another book.

for scans to make sure she is still living without cancer. She is currently enrolled in classes at UTA and lives in Harvest with her husband, Justin, and their daughters, Taylor and Gemma.

You can find Bianca’s children’s book, Little Quinn the Inquisitor on Amazon.

family; neighbors would bring over gift

cards to restaurants and were continuously showering her with things she needed.

“They have a really great support group in the neighborhood for people who have

cancer,” Bianca said. “It is run by a woman

who previously had breast cancer, and she

answered a lot of the questions that I had.”

Bianca finished chemotherapy in August 2018 and had a double mastectomy the

following month. When asked to look back after the diagnosis and describe how she felt, she said she was angry for a long time.

“Maybe at myself,” Bianca hesitated.

“I thought there was something I could have done differently.”

She analyzed everything. Was it from the

hot water being poured over plastic in her Keurig machine? Was it too much sugar?

Or, was it from the gas wells seeping into the drinking water?

Doctors aren’t sure where triple-negative breast cancer comes from. It isn’t

hormone-related. The hope is that no

woman has breast cancer, but one doctor told Bianca that out of the different types, triple-negative isn’t the one you want.

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FEEDING OUR COMMUNITY

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by Brooke Ezzo

e live in an area that is blessed to have so many donation stations. But it can be overwhelming when you want to serve your community, and you’re not quite sure where to turn. Although this isn’t a complete list of food pantries in Denton County, we wanted to help with a close-to-home list to get you started.

DENTON COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER 306 N Loop 288, Ste. 400 Denton, TX 76209 Effective February 3, 2020, the Food Center will be moving into its new building on Loop 288 on the Serve Denton Center campus. Until that date, you can donate or volunteer at their 109 W. Sycamore Street location. The Denton Community Food Center has been feeding families and individuals since 1974. Their mission is to serve those with hunger insecurity and is run by volunteers and donor-supported.

The Food Center is open Monday thru Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and donations are accepted during open hours. For volunteering opportunities, email info@dentoncfc.org.

Now that the holidays are over, many will declutter to make room for new Christmas gifts. If you would like to donate clothing and household items, please visit the Community Clothes Closet.

JUSTIN COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY

ONE TABLE FOOD PANTRY

405 3rd St. • Justin, TX 76247

531 John Wiley Rd. • Justin, TX 76247

COMMUNITY CLOTHES CLOSET

The Justin Community Food Pantry is run by partners Justin United Methodist Church and First Baptist Church of Justin.

It is operated by volunteers. Together, the pantry and community involvement help to give the people of Justin a “hand up” by supplying food and spiritual directions to those in need. Donations can be dropped off every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pantry’s location, or you can donate to local churches. There are several businesses in Justin that collect for the Pantry, also. If you are in need of assistance or would like to volunteer, please email justincfb@hotmail.com.

One Table Food Pantry is run by One Church and serves Justin and surrounding areas. With the help of local businesses and donations from residents, the Pantry is able to continue its mission of loving our neighbors by supplying those in a rough patch with food and household items.

Pantry hours are Fridays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., and donations are accepted during Pantry hours on Sundays between 9 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays between 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. For more information about becoming a recipient or to volunteer, please call the church at (940) 648-2409.

The CCC is an organization that provides assistance to families with free clothing in Denton and surrounding counties.

Clean and gently used as well as new clothing and shoes in all sizes for men, women, teens, boys, and girls are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off in the big, blue donation box outside of the building or during open hours. The Closet is open for families on the 2nd and 4th Sunday each month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and every 3rd Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information, please email communityclothescloset31@gmail.com.

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COMMUNITY

CORNER 2020 RESOLUTIONS FOR PRECINCT 4

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

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ith the start of a new year and a new decade, now seems the perfect time for resolutions.

To make a resolution achievable, the list

2. A second resolution is to be even more transparent in government

spending. We want you to be able to

see where your money goes and how

needs to identify something specific and

it is being used. Stay tuned on this one

with a goal in mind.

for more details.

After giving it some thought, I’ve created a

3. In 2020, my plan is to schedule and

to follow and to achieve.

Precinct 4. We held Precinct 4 updates in

few resolutions for the New Year that I plan 1. My first resolution is to continue our

careful oversight of taxpayer (your) money.

We’ve kept the property tax rate low and,

in fact, in 2019, we adopted the lowest tax

hold more town hall-type meetings in

2019 but my hope is to go beyond road and bridge updates and give you more details about what we are doing across the board in Denton County.

rate since 1986! Spending your dollars

4. As you know, Denton County is one

worth in services is important.

the U.S. With that growth comes both

wisely and ensuring you get your money’s

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of the fastest growing in the state and

advantages and challenges. One of my goals this year is to consider innovative solutions for dealing with the hypergrowth in our county. We also welcome your input and hope you would share any ideas you might have at one of the town hall meetings or even at the Denton County Commissioners Court meetings on Tuesdays.

5. With just over 80 people moving into Denton County every day in addition to the many who pass through our major thoroughfares, transportation is an ongoing issue. My goal in Precinct 4 for 2020 is to create a well-thought-out road maintenance plan to ensure your safety and ease of transportation on our county roads.

6. And on that note, to ensure your Precinct 4 roads are handled with the utmost professionalism and care, I resolve to increase training for our Road & Bridge West employees.

A well-trained workforce is an important dual use of your tax dollars.

These are just a few of the main goals I have as we start this new decade.

Each is an important component to ensuring your county government is efficient, transparent, communicative, looking ahead, supportive, easily traversed and professional.

To receive a newsletter, please contact Precinct 4 Commissioner Dianne Edmondson at Dianne.Edmondson@dentoncounty.com and ask to be placed on the email list. OR CALL AT 972.434.3960.

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RSVP to Cinnamon Creek Ranch at 817-439-8998 to reserve a spot.

Join us at Texas Moter Speedway for a FREE Daytona 500 Watch Party, on the World's Largest HDTV! For more information please visit www.texasmotorspeedway.com/events.

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DAYTONA 500 WATCH PARTY

Come join us for a fun day! From barrel expos to calf scrambles, including several side arena fun games. Visit’s from Big Country BBQ Food Truck, Rodeo Clowns Spanky and Kevin Midkiff, and Pastor Bill Garret. Sign ups start at 8:30 am. For more information visit www.thentrf.org.

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professionals usually enjoy 7 days of time

off, including the weekend. Here are some more interesting facts about Chinese New

What Is

CHINESE

N EW YEAR?

by Steve Gamel

Year that we all should know:

• There’s no set date for Chinese New

Year — For example, last year it fell on February 5.

• It’s celebrated all over the world —

There are people of Chinese descent all over the world.

• 15 days — The celebration lasts for 15 days and culminates with the Lantern Festival.

• There’s a ton of fireworks — Fireworks are set off at midnight and again in the morning.

• No showering, sweeping, or

throwing out garbage — You read

that right. Showering is not allowed on New Year’s Day. Sweeping

and throwing out garbage aren’t

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e are all used to celebrating the New Year on December 31 and January 1, but it’s not the only

New Year’s celebrations that are going on in the world. The Chinese New Year is on January

25 and is easily regarded as the most important Chinese holiday of the year.

The Chinese New Year,

also known as the Lunar

New Year, is the first day

celebration begins on New Year’s Eve and lasts for around 15 days through

the middle of the first month. Before the celebration, people traditionally clean

their houses thoroughly

2020 is the Year of the Rat, recent years of the Rat are 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996 and 2008

of the first month in the

traditional Chinese calendar and is based

on a traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar.

According to chinesenewyears.info, the

and also display traditional New Year’s decorations.

This festivity is a time for family reunions; people often visit relatives and

friends, do some shopping, watch traditional Chinese New Year events, launch

fireworks, and plan for the coming year.

In modern China, Chinese New Year is a celebrated public holiday, and working

allowed before the fifth.

• Children don’t receive gifts —

Instead, they receive red envelopes with money.

• Every year has a zodiac animal — This is why you’ve heard of Year of the Pig, Rat, Dog, etc.

• You grow a year older — In China,

you have a real age and a fake age.

The fake age increases with the Spring Festival.

Connect with us next month on social

media and share your favorite Chinese New Year photos. Who knows?

You may see them in the pages of a future magazine.

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SHERIFF’S W I T H

S H E R I F F

T R A C Y

M U R P H R E E

WE ARE

HIRING

DETENTION

OFFICERS! 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

DENTON COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS

D

enton County Crime Stoppers, Inc. celebrated 30 years of service to Denton

County, its citizens, and state and local law enforcement. In 30 years, Denton

County Crime Stoppers has certainly made an impact locally. A total of 10,731 tips

from the public have netted 4,096 arrests, 267 confiscated firearms, $4,754,776 in seized drugs, and $2,848,630 in recovered property. An estimated $1,534,760 in rewards have been paid to those who have taken the time to let law enforcement know of crimes that

have been committed. A partnership with the Denton County Sheriff’s Office, the public, and the media has created a winning combination.

Over the past three years, Denton County Crime Stoppers has been recognized by the Office of the Governor and the Texas Crime

Stoppers Advisory Council for the following achievements:

Productivity Award 2016 Most Cases Cleared for

Population of 500,001-1,000,000 Productivity Award 2016

Greatest Dollar Recovery for

Population of 500,001-1,000,000

Productivity Award 2017 Most Cases Cleared for Population of 500,001-1,000,000 Productivity Award 2017 Greatest Dollar Recovery for Population of 500,001-1,000,000 Productivity Award 2018 Most Cases Cleared for Population of 500,001-1,000,000 Productivity Award 2018 Greatest Dollar Recovery for Population of 500,001-1,000,000

The Safe School Program of Denton County Crime Stoppers is a program to expand Crime Stoppers operations, encouraging students to remain totally anonymous when reporting school crime. The program has no impact on taxpayers and relies on the collaboration of law enforcement, media, teachers, and students to provide a flow of information about crime and criminal activity.

Let’s continue to help them help law enforcement. Crime Stoppers pays up to $1,000 cash on tips leading to the arrest of an individual — and you remain anonymous!

You can call 1-800-388-TIPS (8477) with information or visit www.dentoncountycrimestoppers. com for more details.

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