Argyle living Magazine August 15

AUGUST 2015

NOT too cool for

School Southern Comfort Mechanical Looking Out for Area Youth, Paying It Forward

Argyle - Canyon Falls - Harvest - Robson Ranch Argyle’s New Principal Volunteers & Community Driving Success at Riding Unlimited Liberty Christian Football Team Season Preview

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Runyon’s Eagles Nest Argyle Varsity Volleyball The Argyle Varsity Volleyball team is leaving today to participate in the Adidas Texas Volleyball Invitational in Pearland.

Argyle is one of only two 4A schools to ever be invited to participate in the nations largest high school volleyball tournament.

The Lady Eagles will go in ranked 14th with 86 teams participating.

Good luck Lady Eagles!

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Argyle Intermediate PTA would like to invite all parents of 5th and 6th graders to join us for our first general PTA meeting on Tuesday, September 8th at 9:30am in the AIS library.

PTA is a great way for you to get involved in your child’s education while making new friends.

AIS PTA is still in need of a newsletter chairperson and someone to organize the talent show. For more information contact: lfields@ei2dallas.com

Argyle resident

Contents Table of

Featured Stories and News

Summer Beach Feet

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Argyle Marching Band

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Liberty Christian Football

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Don’t Be So Sensitive

26

Ink for Your Soul

28

Jennifer Bontreger

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Making Men Look Good

On The Cover: Austin and Drew Fraser

School Tips Get a Calendar It helps keep your family and child organized.

Be Ready Lay out clothes, pack lunches and organize backpacks each night before the school day.

Know the Teacher All teachers love their students but it’s good to build a friendship with the people who see your child for a large part of the day.

Early Bird. . .

Developing brains need restful sleep. Be sure to take away any gadgets that might keep them up at night.

Quite Study Designate a quite space for studying and homework so your child gets into great learning habits Most Important Meal of The Day Last but definitely not least, be sure that your child eats a nutritional and whole breakfast. A growing mind needs the nutrition to build brain cells. A growling tummy will distract anyone.

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Inside Education

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Inside Community

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Real Estate

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Gardening

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The Sidelines

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Dr. Matt

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A Message from The Community Editor

Publisher & Editor Scott & Kelly Murray Administration Managing Editor

new friend recently quoted an old

of an attitude of gratitude for your own blessings,

“We make a living by what we get, but

the community or even the world is finding and

Sub-Editor

all, it’s YOURS to offer in service to meet the needs

Contributors

favorite for me,

we make a life by what we give!” – Winston Churchill

A “givers gain” I heard a long time ago and it is

so much truer in my life now. Of course you must

make a living and pay the bills but never turn down

you find ways to serve others. Your contribution to releasing your passions, gifts and personality…after of others.

As amazing as it is in our community and the

an opportunity to help someone especially when your

blessings that surround us all, there are profound

This “gut thing” has been a driving, constant in my

before school starts is to remind and teach our boys

gut tells you that it is the right thing to do.

life since probably even before my children. I believe

it’s instilled by both upbringing as well as birth-given.

As a child, our church family was a constant reminder of helping others. I’ll never forget the trying times

needs here, in our backyard. My goal in the days

the principles of “givers gain.” Showing your heart

and wearing your heart on your sleeve not only helps a friend, but also fills their hearts too.

The reality of the news often is troubling and

of when I lost grandparents. Specifically, watching

heart-wrenching. However, I believe finding the

my Mom lose her father remain among the most

“givers gain” into our daily lives and teaching them

my Dad lose his mother after years of illness and profound moments I can remember of giving during grief.

Church family and friends stepped up with baked

goods, foiled-covered casseroles, condolence cards

and flowers. As an adult, I continue to watch my parents serve others during their grief. However, the “givers gain” that I have running through my blood

definitely is that and more. I truly feel my heart is

the most full when I am able to provide and help.

It ranges from my outreach, to watching a friend’s children, to cooking a meal, to a “just because” gift.

These are important to remember as we move

out of our summer fun and move into the normal chaos of back to school. The ways in which you

serve are uniquely yours and universally ours. So out

good, having positive intent and incorporating the to our legacies, is imperative. There really is so much

positive goodness in the world, particularly as we

realize that while we perceive, conceive, believe

and achieve a working positive lifestyle, more than anything else we receive it.

Go out, TEACH your children to SERVE within

their communities and ACT upon the kindness in their hearts. To tag onto Winston Churchill:

Jana Melton

Bobbi Byrne

Eric Williams Mark Miller Steve Gamel

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Letters

Argyle Living invites reader feedback, story suggestions and general comments. Email artwork@murray-media.com.

All submissions become the sole property of Murray Media Group.

“Do not withhold good from those to whom it

is due, when it is your power to act.”

– Proverbs 3:27

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Required Immunizations Remain Same for 2015-16 The Texas Department of State Health Services

has made no changes to the number and type of vaccinations required of students in grades K-12 before the start of the 2015-16 academic calendar.

Texas state law requires students attending

school to have immunizations for certain diseases

at designated intervals. These diseases include diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis, polio, measles/mumps/ rubella, hepatitis B, varicella, meningococcal and hepatitis A.

A chart explaining all the requirements is available

at the DSHS web site at dshs.state.tx.us/immunize or by calling 800-252-9152.

Hilltop Parents Invited to Help Students on First Day Parents of Hilltop Elementary School students

can walk their children to their first class of their first day of new year until 7:50 a.m. on Aug. 24.

While hallways and classrooms will be cleared of

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grown-ups at that time, parents are invited to join

Gatlin decided to stay home and take care of new

questions and provide support. .

who will teach 6th grade math after coming from

principal Mandy Pels in the cafeteria to answer

Argyle Intermediate School Featuring “Respect” Theme The

2015-16

school

year

will

focus

on

‘Respect” as the designated theme at Argyle

Intermediate School.

Each nine weeks we concentrate on a different

area of respect including property, others, self

and education. Counselor Ron Veit will tailor his

counseling lessons to these topics and teachers will be emphasizing these traits daily in their classroom.

Students will be recognized for exhibiting

these positive behaviors, along with others, and rewarded each week.

baby Sadie. Two new positions are Jennifer Dunn, Northwest ISD, and Tracy Camp who comes from the Denton ISD to teach 5th grade math.

Meanwhile Laura Boysen joins from Denton ISD

to teach 5th grade reading/language arts replacing

Jennifer Goodpaster who went to Denton ISD. Jill Stover came from Denton ISD as the new library

aide replacing the retired Nancy Alexander. And Alison Oney is a new special education aide, coming from the Northwest ISD.

Argyle ISD Again Offering Pre-Kindergarten for Qualifiers The Argyle Independent School District is

The theme and changes to the schedule,

continuing with three pre-kindergarten classes in

outlined in detail at the Parent Orientation on Aug.

as economically disadvantaged, English Language

attendance policies and other procedures will be 27. Sixth grade will begin at 6 p.m. and 5th grade will be at 7 p.m.

The new year also means new staff and faculty.

Abby Germer is the office secretary when Amy

the 2015-16 school year free for students who qualify Learners, homeless, or children of military families in pre-kindergarten.

Parents of children who don’t meet eligibility

requirements

may

pay

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Striving 2 Share By Meredith S. Tittle, PT, MPT

We All Can Relate to Summer Beach

Feet Problems

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ow I love the summer, the beach and my flip flops. Walking in the sand and slipping on our sandals is relaxing and easy, however, it also can cause some aggravating foot pain.

Several conditions can cause pain on the inside of one’s foot. It is important to visit a medical professional capable of diagnosing this pain if your pan persists. However, here are a few tips to prevent a nagging condition and help your feet avoid end-of-summer blues.

Walking on your toes for prolonged periods through the sand or for days at a time can cause overuse of a muscle called the flexor hallicus longus. This muscle originates in the outside of your lower leg and travels around to the inside of your foot where the muscle becomes your FHL tendon and acts to bend the big toe. Any activity that causes excessive pushing or bending of this toe can irritate the tendon and cause discomfort on the inside of your arch. Walking through thick sand, walking in flip flops, or high heel

shoes can irritate this tendon. Dancers who are on their toes for hours on end also suffer from this condition.

Pain on the inside of your foot that is disturbing while you sleep and/or tenderness while touching the cord-like soft tissue that is superficial when you extend the toe backwards can be signs of this condition.

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Stretch your calf muscles and ankle by standing against a wall and lunging forward.

The stretch is felt along the back of the leg and into the bottom of the foot.

Pull your toes back in an attempt to stretch the area. This called a windlass maneuver.

Perform a cross friction massage to the arch of your foot. Rub an object like a tennis ball across the foot sideways. Or use the heel pad of your opposite foot to knead the arch and its soft tissue.

Try altering your gait periodically and walk on your heels to stretch the soft tissue.

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Argyle Band Marching

No Rest for Four-Time Champions Even in Non-State Title Year

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By Mark Miller

hether it’s the shorter outdoor marching season or longer indoor concert campaign,

band is a big deal in the Argyle Independent School

said Emerson is the first junior in her Argyle tenure to serve as a drum major.

“We

want

our

students

to

take

some

ritual they knew was bigger than themselves. This year’s production will reflect that discovery.

Musical selections by Beethoven, Evanescence

District.

responsibilities and I find when they do, they tend

and Thomas Bergersen and arranged by music

Interscholastic League state marching titles (2008,

little more pride in what they do,” Johnson added.

the artifacts from the China dig last year, will be

Judging by the four consecutive University

2010 and 2012 in Class 3A and 2014 in Class 4A), it’s no wonder. That’s really impressive since the Texas-wide competition is conducted every two

years, meaning each triumph features two new

to be pickier on how they do things, they have a “They all have great work ethic. They’re all strong

workers and have great character but I think the student leadership is the big thing.”

Like at other schools, Johnson doesn’t lead alone.

writer Mark Higginbotham, who personally saw featured. Part 1 will be titled “Remembrance,” Part 2 “Infamous,” Part 3 “Miracles,” and Part 4 “We Are Immortal” with some of the artifacts depicted

as props. It will feature two costumed soloists – one

classes of students.

She is aided by high school associate directors

leadership,” said Kathy Johnson, who has been

School director Evan Fletcher and his assistant

football game must wait until Sept. 18 against

guard instructor.

at Abilene Wylie (Aug. 28), Denison (Sept. 4) and

“For us, the biggest thing is the student

Argyle’s director of bands since 2006. “I put

a great emphasis on student ownership of the program and the directors here work together

Michael Lemish and Asa Burk, Argyle Middle director, Bojan Gutic. Emily Schaffer is the color The 130 members of the Eagle bands have

to that end.”

been practicing full-time since Aug. 3 on their

drum majors Haley Emerson, a junior; and seniors

an archeological dig in China that discovered the

Leading this year’s student hierarchy will be

Breanna Dewoody and Sarah Llewellyn. Johnson

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male and one female.

Fans wanting to see the production at a home

Graham. The Eagles open with three road games, Celina (Sept. 11).

The Argyle band is slated to compete in

2015 field show entitled “Immortal.” It’s based on

competitions Oct. 3 (Carrollton), Oct. 10 (Denton),

ancient Jinsu tribe which performed a worship

(UIL Area).

Oct. 17 (UIL Region) and if it advances, Oct. 24

(. . . continued from page 10) $110 per week for their students to attend pre-kindergarten, the same rate as last year.

Pre-kindergarten provides an excellent

learning opportunity for students allowing students to develop language skills and other readiness skills and be ready for kindergarten

Liberty Middle School Group Connect with Local Missions More than 50 Liberty Christin Middle

School students spent three days this summer less fortunate students in Denton s part of partnership with Mission Denton.

The students exchanged games, Bible stories

and other fun while meeting the youth in their

Tax Rate, Budget Among Upcoming Argyle Town Council, Public Discussions Argyle citizens, businesspeople and others will

have the chance to air their views on proposed

part in the 2015 14U National Team Baseball

Town Council.

Training Complex in Cary, N.C.

upcoming public hearings before the Argyle The Aug. 25 council meeting will be preceded by

the first public hearing at 6 p.m. on the proposed tax

rate with the second public hearing on that subject

and only public hearing on the budget set for Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. at Argyle Town Hall.

The council is to adopt the budget and tax rate at

its Sept. 22 meeting.

The event took place Aug. 12-17 at the National Roach was chosen for the prestigious honor

based on his performance at the 14U USA Baseball National Team Championships. He was a member of

the Miami Pro Instruction team in that competition.

Meanwhile, 11-year-old Ryan Hulke was selected

as a United States Specialty Sports Association

All-American and competed in the organization’s

Start of School Means New Traffic Patterns

national tournament in Kissimmee, Fla.

The Liberty Christian School student represented

With schools in and around Argyle ready to go

director of information technology.

patterns near schools and keep the following

Bible lessons, one of the coolest things was

was one of two players from Texas to take Development Program.

back into session, the Argyle Police Department

“In the midst of our crazy games and

Argyle High School freshman Mason Roach

tax rates and the upcoming town budget at two

apartment complexes and neighborhoods. The

group was sponsored by Tom Shiflet, Liberty’s

Two Argyle Youth Shine in National Baseball Events

reminds everyone to pay close attention to traffic in mind:

Watch for children who suddenly dart out

just watching one-on- one conversations our

in front of moving vehicles. Avoid in-vehicle

said. “Love was shown, and friendships

rushes (cell phone, television, computers etc.)

Shiflet already is making plans to again

other locations. Don’t turn left off U.S. 377 into

Denton County and Midwest Region at the event as

a member of the 12U Pro Source Athletics Watkins team based in Carrollton.

State Sheriffs Honor Denton County’s Travis The Sheriff ’s Association of Texas recognized

students had with the kids they met,” Shiflet

distractions during morning and afternoon school

Denton County Sheriff Will Travis at its annual

were made.”

Allow extra time for errands, trips to work and

drug issues earlier this year before the Texas State

partner with Mission Denton next year.

the high school’s private drive or from that drive.

Other

Liberty

Christin

staff

members

who participated were Sarah Allen, Kim

Earley, Jared Lawson, Lenette Lindsey, Shannon Mahoney, Madison Middle, and Vivian Nichols.

Argyle Education Foundation Honors Four for 2014-15 Work As it prepared for the upcoming 2015-16

school year, the Argyle Education Foundation recognized the best teachers of the previous

campaign at the Argyle Independent School District Staff End of Year Luncheon in June.

Receiving Golden Eagle Awards were

Kelly Dillaman, Argyle Intermediate School;

Teach

biking

children or

Understand fire

lanes

being

safety

rules and

rules

dropped for

other

off

for

at

parking safety

walking,

school. lots,

zones.

Know about speed limit changes and caution areas during school times.

Learn direct and alternate routes to school in

advance. Watch for school busses stopped and loading or unloading children.

Council Makes Changes to Speed Limits, Stop Signs The Argyle Town Council has recently adopted

changes to several speed zones and traffic control devices.

Boonesville Bend, Ellison Trace, Nora Lane

Amy Young, Hilltop Elementary School; Kori

and Myrtle Lane have had speed limits decrease

Sutton, Argyle High School.

two stop signs on Denton Street on either side of

Eubanks, Argyle Middle School; and Jeanna

An additional special recognition, the

Lisa M.Z. Teacher of the Year, was presented

to Dillaman.

meeting in July for his efforts on several illegal Legislature.

Travis was cited for his work in the fight against

the

legalization

of

marijuana,

strengthening

penalties regarding K2 (synthetic marijuana) and

other illicit drugs during the 84th Legislative session of the State Legislature. He was presented his honor

by Brazos County Sheriff Chris Kirk, the SAT’s legislative committee chair.

Travis was the SAT’s primary speaker when

the group presented its resolution about medical marijuana, and minimalized penalties for possession

of marijuana as part of the Texas Sheriff ’s Say

NO campaign.

Town, County, Schools Closed for Labor Day All Town of Argyle and Denton County offices

from from 30 to 25 miles per hour. In addition, the

schools within the Argyle Independent School

Town Hall have been removed. However, traffic on

Day holiday.

Mesquite and Walnut Streets is still required to stop while approaching the Denton Street intersection.

District will be closed Sept. 7 in honor of the Labor Normal business and classes will resume

on Sept. 8.

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Real Estate

It’s Your Money: updates and values…

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e often are asked about updates, remodeling, renovations, and more by our clients. The main concern is will they get a good return on their investment and will others see value in these items.

It is a difficult question to answer as there are so many variables including: what is the project, is a professional or you doing the work, are you using high-end materials, is this a basic expectation of homes in your area, etc.

Many times when projects are done by homeowners it is without the services of a professional. This definitely can save money in the short term, however, in the long run it can be obvious to an outsider that the work was completed by the homeowner. This can have a negative impact on the value of the home.

Buyers expect quality when they purchase a home. Most buyers are not prepared to correct or address work that was not properly completed.

It is our recommendation that anytime a project moves beyond a traditional repair or minor update that a professional contractor is used for the work.

You will be glad you took this route even if it costs a bit more.

Here are some items that when done properly have a reasonable return on investment and can definitely add value in a buyer’s eyes: A New Front Door: A beautiful new wood and glass front door or a long lasting iron front door can provide a fantastic first impression to a home. You typically can expect a 100% or more return on this investment. It often is an overlooked item when updating a home.

Backyard Living Space: Adding a beautiful wood deck, extended patio, pergola, or covering a patio can add great value to a home and enhance the quality of living while you own the home. You typically can expect a 75-80 percent return on the investment, however, be careful of going overboard.

Adding an outdoor kitchen or cooking area will not return your investment. This is not something everyone wants.

New Garage Door: Again the garage doors can be a first impression to a home or can be an opportunity to show true pride of ownership to potential buyers. Garage doors can provide better energy efficiency, minimize outside noise, and offer security. You have many options including wood, metal, windows, insulated, and more. Always have a professional install these and definitely check with your homeowners association before proceeding. You can expect an 80-85 percent return on new doors.

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By Will Woods

Kitchen Update: Updating a kitchen is a fantastic investment in a home.

It provides improved quality of living while you own the home and a great return when the home is sold. Updating appliances, lighting, flooring, cabinets, and counters can really change the look of an older kitchen. Opening the kitchen up in a closed floorplan can be more expensive and risky. If you want to play it safe and want an updated kitchen stick to the above items without undertaking a full renovation. Updating a kitchen to the currently expected features and materials for a specific area is one of the smartest things a potential seller can do.

You can expect a return of between

65-85 percent

An often overlooked consideration is the hard question of how much will it cost me when I sell my home if I have not updated it to current market expectations. This always is a tough conversation with clients because the home has been perfect

for them. We always have to remember that we are being compared to what currently is on the market and what currently is being built. If a home is out of date and that is not priced in, it can cause a home to sit on the market for a very long time and result in a much lower than desired final selling price. An example of this would be having a kitchen with Corian counters and black appliances in a neighborhood where most of the homes have granite and stainless steel appliances. A prospective buyer is going to expect the home to priced less due to the perceived need to update it. Sometimes this will cause a perfectly good home to be immediately removed from consideration.

Always ask a licensed real estate agent before undertaking significant renovations, updates, or remodels to make sure you will get a good return and that you are not pricing yourself out of the neighborhood. Most agents love these types of conversations and are happy to provide advice.

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Adding one to your outdoor living space will help define your patio and “hangout zone” from the rest of your backyard. It can lend your space more privacy and shade leaving you with a more finished look whether you’re under it or inside looking out at it.

The right seating for your outdoor living space can make all the difference. Whether it’s a custom stone bench around the fire pit, or some built-in seat walls you can never have enough seating.

Knowing all your options and planning the space correctly won’t only serve an update but will allow you to maximize your square footage.

Bar/Kitchen Is your outdoor living space in need of a makeover, or does one even exist? Now that it’s August and summer is coming to a close, do you remember looking out back and cringing at the thought of inviting friends over for a BBQ? Whether you have a small space, or a wide open entertaining area there are simple, cost efficient solutions for converting that “Drab to Fab!” Here are six ways to dress up your outdoor living space.

Turn your patio into the ultimate hot spot with a customized bar stocked with all the necessary items to make every weekend the perfect outdoor party.

Not having to push around that old grill but having a built-in structure with ample counter space makes a night and day difference when you’re cooking for the family or entertaining a backyard full of friends.

Fire Pits Fire pits are a nice addition to any outdoor space.

These can be used all year long to create a glowing backyard on any evening. They not only serve as a place to get warm but add another destination or spot to gather.

Garden Fountain A water feature looks great in both large and small outdoor living spaces. Not only does it look great but the tranquility it can bring is priceless!

Potted Plantings At the end of the day when you have the space just about how you want it try setting out some adequate size pots (different sizes/shapes) and fill’em up. Placing some good size pots with a nice balance of plant material really helps to finish off any space and soften the environment, helping to blend all the textures and lines you’ve created throughout.

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See You On The Sidelines

The WINS

Will Start Flowing Again

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he look on my son’s face was of pure heartbreak. For the better part of his young Little League career, he and his teammates enjoyed the spoils of hard work – long winning streaks, age-group championships, and trophies.

But this season, his team won a handful of games and culminated with a bad showing at an All-Star tournament.

So as he slowly walked out of the dugout, I met him before he could get to the front gate and looked into his eyes before saying the only thing I thought should be said, “Sometimes we win, sometimes we lose. You don’t get a chance at either if you don’t keep trying.”

That may sound silly, but what else should I have said to an 8-year-old kid who has hardly lost at anything. While other dads at the tournament may have chosen to focus on what went wrong – or not say anything at all – I went with simplicity.

He needed to hear from me first, and he needed

By Steve Gamel

to know there would be more opportunities.

I could see that in his eyes, too. He wanted another crack at it so bad, and I even remember him asking me if the season was truly over.

Again, heartbreaking. He wanted more, though, and that’s a good thing. Individually, he played a great tournament, but in baseball it takes a team to win.

They just didn’t have what it took to win on that particular day.

For years, my wife was so excited to see him fall in love with the sport and continually win.

Baseball always was my favorite sport growing up, so I was excited too. But I often wondered about the downside. I mean, for two straight seasons of T-ball, his team won every game. I know, I know...it’s not about keeping score at that level. But it was obvious which team had more runners cross home plate.

For his first season of coach pitch, his new team won every regular-season game before falling in

the first round of the city playoffs. The next year, they won it all. I was happy to see him winning, but none of those kids were experiencing enough losses to make a dent in the overall picture.

That is, until this past season. I only remember

four wins. He still got selected to his first all-star team, but that team went on to lose all three games in the aforementioned tournament.

That wasn’t exactly the lesson I wanted him to

learn, but I imagine it got the point across.

My son told me the very next day that he

wanted to start winning more games like before.

Again, I said the only thing I thought was appropriate at the time, “The only way to do that is to work hard.”

He looked at me with a quick smile and said,

“OK.”

Something tells me the wins will flow again.

Until next time, I’ll see you on the sidelines.

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FEATURED ARTICLE Local Sponsored Content

Photography by Karen Foust of Foust Photography

Not Too Cool for

School

By Steve Gamel

Southern Comfort Mechanical Looking Out for Area Youth, Paying It Forward

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n many ways, Austin Fraser is a heartfelt entrepreneur just like his parents. He just doesn’t realize it yet.

Look no further than a few short weeks ago when the 9-yearold Lantana resident was seen eagerly running up and down the neighborhood promoting his new lemonade stand. He could have gone with a few simple signs and a tip jar. But as his parents say, where’s the fun in that?

“He made name tags, signs, and hired people to flip the signs,” Laurie Fraser said with a laugh. “When I went to the store to get the lemonade, he made sure I got extra lemons for good presentation

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on the table. There were cars blocking the neighborhood street, and at one point the Argyle Fire Department came. I thought we were getting in trouble because of all the cars. But nope, they just wanted some lemonade.”

Austin is still learning, but he has a great start thanks to some excellent role models – his parents.

Jason and Laurie Fraser are proud owners of Southern Comfort Mechanical, a popular air conditioning/heating company in Lewisville that the Frasers hope to one day pass down to Austin and younger son Drew, 6.

They never would toot their own horn, but truth be told, a lot has gone in to making sure their business not only is successful, but also is every bit the community supporter it needs to be. Specifically, Southern Comfort Mechanical has made a concerted effort to promote top-notch education by partnering with elementary schools in Denton County.

The goal is to donate money and/or supplies so that area students have a brighter future. Plus, it teaches their own children that being a business owner is not just about yourself. It’s about the people you do business for and the community your business represents.

As the Frasers like to say, Southern Comfort Mechanical is NOT too cool for school.

“We want to give these kids every advantage possible,” Jason Fraser said. “From life experiences to the necessary technology to improve their education, that’s what we are focused on. Had some people not gone out of their way to help me start my business, we may not be here. I appreciate any chance to give back.”

Southern Comfort Mechanical supports area schools by helping purchase new equipment for the classroom. At Lantana’s Adkins Elementary – which joined the Denton Independent School District last year – the Frasers donated money for iPads in the classroom. They also were one of the top-level sponsors for the school’s inaugural field day and are in the process of seeing how they can help with their Fall Festival fundraiser.

Whether its donating money for basic supplies like pens, pencils and construction paper to conducting backpack drives, sponsoring golf tournaments and helping various non-profits, you will find Southern Comfort Mechanical playing a role in the ongoing development and growth of this area.

Recently, Southern Comfort Mechanical partnered with Mission Moms to donate 25 Austin-brand backpacks to Denton County schools.

Southern Comfort Mechanical’s generosity isn’t limited to schools. The Frasers also are staunch supporters of PediPlace in Lewisville, a non-profit pediatric clinic that provides primary care pediatric health services to North Texas children who ordinarily would have limited access to care.

“We are all about promoting local. We live in Lantana, we give back to Lantana. We go to church at Cross Timbers Church in Argyle, and we are always supporting what they do,” Laurie said. “It’s not about tooting our own horn; we don’t want people to think that. Rather, it’s about giving back to the community and doing what we need to do to help kids get the best education possible in whatever small way we can.

“If you can give back to the community, then give back. Do it because it’s in your heart.”

Anyone who knows Jason and Laurie can attest that everything they do is from the heart.

“I think we are all pretty much on the same page when it comes to helping the community,” said marketing manager Heather Sides. “If it’s something that is near and dear to our hearts, then we make it a point to sit down and figure out a way to make it happen.”

Jason and Laurie started Southern Comfort Mechanical eight years ago out of their house with one small office up front and one computer. Laurie even quit her job as an orthodontics assistant to answer calls. It was just the two of them, and when Jason would come home late at night, they’d burn the midnight oil putting together bids for clients – because that’s the only time they had to do it while also raising a family.

Both were learning to run a business on the fly.

“It was crazy at times, but you do what you have to do,” Laurie said.

“Jason would call me when he was subcontracting and say, ‘Hey, we’re hot, please go to the parts store and pick up some collars and dampers and come meet us.’ I’d get there, roll up my sleeves and want to start helping.

“It’s become a bit of a joke because we’ll get home together and ask, ‘So, how was your day?’ ” Now, the once fledgling company that for a short while required Jason to deliver pizzas during the slow season just to make ends meet, is a 12-hour-a-day job – on a slow day.

Southern Comfort Mechanical provides service to both residential and light commercial customers from the Lewisville and Flower Mound areas to Denton and Dallas. It can service any need and offers the latest in technological advances, including servicing, new installations, Trane Wi-Fi Thermostats and REME Air Purification.

The goal, Jason and Laurie said, is to be able to sleep good every night knowing they gave their best customer service at a fair price assuring the customer’s satisfaction.

Now that the business has come full circle, Laurie and Jason say they get a kick out of their boys asking questions about it. Small ventures like lemonade stands or raking leaves for neighbors during the winter show these two boys are paying attention.

Now that’s a quality education.

“Drew and Austin now say, ‘Hey, I saw your truck,’ or ‘we saw your company logo.’ It’s cute because they don’t even know what a logo is yet, but they are watching and asking a lot of questions because they want to know,” Laurie said. “If we show that we have a big heart, Austin and Drew will have big hearts, too. And whatever Austin does, Drew will do. It makes me feel proud that my kids are proud to be a part of Southern Comfort Mechanical.”

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From Dr. Matt

Does Your Child Require a

Dental Specialist?

A

s a father of seven, many like to assume that handling children is a walk in the park, and

for the most part, it’s true. However, we recently

young children or children who lack adequate behavior control during dental treatment, a

pediatric referral by your family dentist may

spent a weekend family getaway to SeaWorld’s

be warranted.

herd fish, we quickly realized that this situation

can help you determine if your child needs

waterpark, and as my wife and I attempted to called for professional help.

If you ever are in doubt, your family dentist

special attention. Most dental treatment and

Sometimes, the same can be true for your child

routine cleanings can be managed by your family

a dental professional. With that in mind, let’s

a parent may remain with the child during the

your child visit a pediatric dentist.

help avoid any additional professional fees

when special situations require the attention of

dentist, and unlike some specialized treatments,

discuss why your family dentist may recommend

appointment. In addition, these visits also may

Most family dentists are happy to treat your

child, but there are some circumstances that require the aid of a pediatric dentist. If your child is at high risk of tooth decay or requires a significant amount of treatment, a pediatric dentist can complete the treatment with fewer

visits, either under sedation or in a hospital setting depending on the severity of the case. When

extensive dental treatment is necessary for very

required by a specialist. In either case, the true

bottom line is ensuring your child is getting the proper dental care.

Enjoy the rest of your summer and don’t forget

to get your child’s dental appointment in for the

school year. Happy smiling!

Dr. Matt is a practicing dentist and owner of Country Lakes Family Dental

www.CountryLakesDental.com

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SEASON PREVIEW:

Football Team Looking for Breakout Season

L

ast season, Liberty Christian proved it can be one of the more dominant teams in the Texas

Association of Private and Parochial Schools Class

5A, and one of the more inconsistent. How the Warriors avoid peaking too early will be a big focus in 2015.

“We are light years ahead of where we were this

time last year,” said second-year head coach Barton Hundley. “But we’re also not satisfied with where

we are. How this season goes depends on how quickly this team can come together.”

By Steve Gamel

Liberty Christian

Christian. But they won two games down the

against Bishop Dunne. He only threw four

arm and finished 7-5.

have an even better 2015 should he stay healthy.

stretch, lost quarterback Nick Starkel to a broken

The season came to an end in the second round

interceptions, and the thought is the Warriors will

Starkel has been busy this offseason and was

of the TAPPS playoffs with a 20-7 loss to Houston

lauded for his performance in the Elite 11 camp

Having that season end the way it did would

invite-only quarterback camp, and despite not

St. Thomas.

make any team hungry, and Liberty Christian appears to have plenty of firepower with a handful of returning starters on each side of the ball.

in Beaverton, Ore. Elite 11 is the nation’s premier making the final cut, Starkel received high praise throughout the event.

“We just want Nick to be himself and be a

One of those players is Starkel, a senior who

leader,” Hundley said. “The kids know that when

As a junior, he completed just more than 66 percent

job done. Oregon helped him a lot, and I think one

before his injury in the Warriors’ seventh game

simply makes great decisions. And he’s accurate,

The Warriors showed glimpses of how good

recently committed to Oklahoma State University.

they look into his eyes that he’s going to get the

six games, including statement victories over Fort

of his passes for 1,609 yards and 19 touchdowns

of the things that sticks out about him is that he

they can be last year by winning five of their first

Worth Nolan Catholic, Bishop Lynch and Midland

even on the run.”

The Warriors will have a relatively young offensive

line with just two returning starters, Hundley said,

but Starkel will have plenty of weapons around him.

That includes senior running backs Ryan Vollenhals, Kyleb Howell and Dakota Sanchez.

Vollenhals led the team last year with 571 yards

and averaged just more than five yards a carry with six touchdowns. Senior wide receiver Justus Lee and

junior Jalen Hurt combined for 1,242 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2014. Hundley also pointed to

John Copeland and Givon Washington as potential impact players.

Howell could factor in to the game plan in

a number of ways, but he is one of the better

linebackers Liberty Christian has ever had.

Last year, he posted 115 tackles, two sacks and three interceptions.

“We’ve got some guys who can really catch

the ball. It’s just a matter of giving Nick enough time to throw,” Hundley said. “We just want to be

fundamentally sound in everything we do. With that, we are very optimistic. We have a chance; we just want to get better each week.

“We’ll open the season again with Celina (Aug.

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First, does the Fourteenth Amendment require a state to license a marriage between two people of the same-sex? The Court ruled the answer is “yes”. Second, does the Fourteenth Amendment require a State to recognize a marriage between two people of the same-sex when their marriage was lawfully licensed and performed out-of state?

The Court ruled that since same-sex couples may now marry in all states there is no lawful basis for a State to refuse to recognize a lawful same-sex marriage performed in another State.

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Persons marrying in Texas can marry formally or informally. A formal marriage is usually referred to as a ceremonial marriage. An informal marriage can be created by a common law marriage or by declaring marriage in a legal document. So what might the issues be?

For same-sex couples who legally married in another State prior to June 26, 2015, and who are now divorcing in Texas, what will be the date of marriage? If the court is asked to determine the date of marriage, meaning the parties are arguing over the date of marriage, what date will the court use? Will it use the date of the marriage in the other State? Or will it use June 26, 2015, the date of the Obergefell decision, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that there is no lawful basis for a State to refuse to recognize a lawful same-sex marriage performed in another state.

The reason the date of marriage is important is because Texas is a community property state, therefore determining the date of marriage is essential in determining what property is separate property and what property is community property.

A Texas court can only divide community property.

Common law marriage may pose some complications for the courts. To have a common law marriage in Texas, current Texas law requires that a “marriage of a man and woman” prove that “the man and woman agreed to be married”, and after the agreement to be married, they lived together in Texas, and in Texas represented to others that they were married. A person claiming a common law marriage must file for divorce before two years from the date they separate and stop living together.

If a same-sex common law marriage is found to exist, the parties may argue about the date of the common law marriage. More issues could arise if the person alleging a common law marriage alleges a marriage date prior to June 26, 2015.

Interestingly, in Texas, a jury can decide whether a common law marriage exists. And, if the jury finds that a common law marriage exists, the jury also decides the date of marriage.

With the current state of the law on common law marriage, meaning the reference to the terms “man and woman”, how will Texas courts treat same-sex common law marriages? The terms “man” and “woman” are also used in the Texas marriage license statute. It is yet to be seen how such terminology will play out in the Texas courts.

Further, in Texas, a prospective couple contemplating marriage can agree to a premarital agreement (a/k/a prenup). And after marriage a married couple can agree to a postmarital agreement (a/k/a postnup).

The premarital agreement provisions in the Texas Family Code refer to “prospective spouses” and “parties”, rather than the terms “man and woman.” The postmarital agreement provisions of the Texas Family Code use the term “spouse[s]” rather than the terms “husband and wife”. The provisions in the Texas Family Code with regard to dividing community property refer to “spouses” rather than husband and wife, as do the provisions for spousal maintenance (Texas’ alimony statute).

We will see in the future how Texas courts will handle same-sex divorces with regard to all of these issues.

With regard to children, will the Texas legislature make new laws regarding presumptions of parentage that will apply for married same-sex couples? The State of Massachusetts, which was the first state to legalize same-sex marriage, altered some of their parentage laws to make them gender neutral because children were going to be born to same-sex married couples.

The Massachusetts legislature decided that their gender-related parentage laws simply did not work with the decision to legalize same-sex marriage.

Further, they were of the opinion that without a presumption of parentage for children born to same-sex married couples, such children would legally only have one parent, the parent’s rights were not protected and in the event that the parent died, the presumption of parentage would protect the child for inheritance purposes and social security benefits.

There is much to be seen in the future with regard to same-sex marriage and Texas family law. Anyone who is uncertain about their marital or parental rights should consult a family law attorney. august 2015 | Argyle living | 23

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Sensitive

Rejuvenation

Don’t Be So

H

ave you ever been upset, and a wellintentioned friend tells you not to be so sensitive? Does this piece of advice ever help?

I believe there is not a quicker way to get a more painful reaction. Telling somebody to be different, without the ability to teach one how, never is helpful. You already were feeling bad, then someone points out your faults, “you need to be more thick-skinned” and then they wonder why you feel even worse.

There is an entry in the Oxford English Dictionary, earliest quotation 1582, for thick skin which states “a person dull or slow of feeling.”

Hmmm, is this really what I would like to be?

By Rebecca Romanucci,

RN Advanced Aesthetic Registered Nurse Injector Owner/Manager RSR Medical Skin Rejuvenation, L.L.C.

For all of my sensitive, thin-skinned friends • How do I know if I have sensitive skin?

The skin is a living, ever-changing organ constantly susceptible to damage. As we age, damaged skin presents as hyperpigmentation, dullness, lines and wrinkles, laxity and dehydration. Patients with sensitive ski experience burning, stinging or redness after applying skin care products. Severe signs of sensitivity may present in the form of pustules, scaling, or rash-like symptoms.

• Who is most likely to have sensitive skin?

Sensitive skin can affect anyone, however, we see it more often in individuals with thin, dry skin. These individuals generally have a damaged skin barrier function, which could be hereditary but also may result from environmental damage such as cold, wind, heat, dryness, pollution and even contact dermatitis.

Don’t be so sensitive • The No. 1 one way to protect your skin is to minimize exposure to UV light, wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

• Apply a topical antioxidant such as a Vitamin C Serum, which will defend the skin against oxidative stress.

• Apply a retinoid, Vitamin A, which will

boost collagen to reduce fine lines and speed cell turnover to even out discoloration and smooth the skin, as well as unclog pores.

• Stay hydrated.

• Apply a good moisturizer, which holds moisture, preventing water loss improving hydration to the skin.

• Wear rubber kitchen gloves when using hot water and chemicals.

• In the winter, don’t take hot showers, don’t overheat your house, and use a humidifier to keep moisture in the air.

Hopefully, the next time you hear a person say, “Don’t be so sensitive,” you already will have the tools to teach them how to do exactly that.

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Lantana Mom

Starts Scratch, T-shirt Business from

Promotes Giving Back

By Steve Gamel

F

our years ago, Lantana resident Heather Searcy decided she wanted to start a small t-shirt business and run it out of her garage. She had the support of her husband and family, but zero experience in screen printing and no idea what the future might hold.

But she was committed to the idea, no matter how many times she scratched her head at the thought.

“I spent three years working from that garage.

It was a long three years,” laughed Searcy, who once manually produced 750 custom t-shirts for a client. “The shirts always looked great, but it took a long time. We started little and bought equipment off Craig’s List. There were definitely some growing pains, and I sometimes look back and wonder, what was I thinking?”

Searcy is modest about what happened next, but the bottom line is her dream came true.

Old Dog New Tricks T-shirts is now a wildly successful family-owned company – her husband Brian and their five kids help run the show – that specializes in custom screen printing, embroidery and promotional products.

Along the way, they added a ministry arm to the organization called Ink 4 Your Soul, and their following has grown to include everyone from local residents who bring in an idea drawn out on a simple piece of paper to large corporations, teams and non-profits.

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Staff: Noah Williams, Heather Searcy, Brian Searcy, Kaitlyn Mustico, Greg Venable, Jillian Mustico, Bill Bowden, Sherry Bowden

more efficient automatic press, flash dryer and exposure unit – opening the door for so many great ways to serve the community.

include Helping A Hero, CCA in Denton, the Red Circle Foundation and various churches and fellowships.

“Our business model is not one where we have a giant catalog to choose from,” Brian Searcy said. “We work directly with clients and figure out what they want so we can give them the artwork they really want.”

“We do all the work and there is no money out of their pocket. All these organizations have to do is direct people to the website to buy the shirts we help design. Then we write them a check back,” Heather said. “Brian and I had a talk one day and realized we have got to give back. It can’t just be about us anymore.”

What ties everything together is Ink 4 Your Soul. It has made this business more than just an everyday t-shirt company by having a strategic and focused approach toward bettering the

community as a whole.

That’s because for the Searcys, every shirt designed by Old Dog New Tricks is an important message in the lives of each person or group with whom they work. Whether it’s a design promoting your team championship, fraternity or special charity event, it’s a way to proudly communicate within the community.

What ties everything together is Ink 4 Your Soul. It has made this business more than just an everyday t-shirt company by having a strategic and focused approach toward bettering the community as a whole.

Where the business started, compared with its place in the community now, brings a smile to their faces.

“It’s humbling, and I hope it always feels this way,” Heather said.

There always is something new to work on or shoot for, but Old Dog New Tricks is a business for which this family can be proud. And by the looks of it, it will be serving this community for a long time to come.

“This is now a business where the goal is to hand it down,” Heather said. “We wanted our kids to learn hard work and how that can mean something. It’s not the dollar you make, but the intrinsic value of seeing something well done.

There’s a joy you get in presenting a finished product to the client. That’s a value you can’t put a price on.”

As the Searcys put it, the ministry specifically supports non-profits, faith-based organizations, charities and churches where the focus is an enduring message of hope, support, and encouragement.

Some of the organizations they have either helped or are in the process of working with

Heather Searcy And Brian Searcy in Front of The Automatic

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Game Changer: Local Doctor Breaks Down

Health care Walls,

Empo w e rs

I

P a ti e n ts

By Steve Gamel

t’s Saturday afternoon and Dr. Jennifer Bontreger is answering a text message from a patient. Keep in mind, this particular text does not involve a life-threatening emergency, but Bontreger doesn’t take any patient issue lightly. And giving out her personal cell phone number is just the beginning.

“I want to give my patients a feel for how the

Take

for

example

a

39-year-old

patient

She has been published in various medical journals

membership plan, the patient could get fluids

certified physicians in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

medical field should be,” said Bontreger, who is the

with severe food poisoning. Under Bontreger’s

Highland Village and considers herself perpetually

from an IV and anti-nausea medication for $40.

sole practitioner at Southern Horizon Healthcare in on-call for her patients. “Rushing through a thousand patients doesn’t help people. I want to

spend time with them, and give them access to me

Additional lab and blood work would cost around $36. Even with a monthly fee of $50 and visit

and also is one of a handful of concussion/impact-

She currently serves as one of Lewisville High School’s athletic team physicians.

At Southern Horizon, Bontreger has created

charge, the total cost for services is $136.

a one-stop experience for medical needs ranging

A passionate doctor who is personally on-call

room, not only would most of that time likely be

baseline testing, and wound care. She has developed

Bontreger – board certified in both internal

to $500. And that doesn’t include additional

any time they need me.”

24-7? It seems too good to be true, but Dr. medicine and primary care sports medicine – has the experience necessary to provide top-flight care

while also creating a highly-personalized approach to practicing medicine.

Because of that, her patients swear by her.

Dr. Bontreger insists she hasn’t re-invented the

Had that same patient gone to an emergency

spent with a nurse, but that co-pay could balloon costs for treatment.

All told, the bill for an ER visit could easily reach

$2,000, Dr. Bontreger said. There are physicians who offer similar plans to what Bontreger does, but none are in Denton County.

“Think of this like a gym membership,” Dr.

wheel when it comes to responsible healthcare,

Bontreger said. “At a gym, you can join for a year and

empowering patients.

of what the gym offers is part of the membership,

but she continues to break down walls while

The biggest way she is doing that is by offering

medical membership plans. Instead of working through the traditional insurance process – which can be costly and time consuming for both the

patient and doctor – patients have the option to instead pay a monthly fee based on predetermined

from wellness exams to ultrasounds, concussion

relationships with outside imaging centers and

other medical facilities to create a turnkey product for her patients.

Dawn

Sprayman

is

a

longtime

patient

and advocate of Dr. Bontreger and Southern Horizon Healthcare.

“In so many ways, Bontreger is a throwback to

how the medical field used to be,” Sprayman said.

The offices were smaller, so the doctor could

come in any time you want for a monthly fee. Most

spend more time with their patients. They knew

but if you want to use a personal trainer or take a

to take care of the entire family. Nowadays,

class, you pay a little extra. At the end of the year, the patient’s out of pocket cost is vastly lower in

comparison to having to meet a deductible first. The patients don’t have to deal with the insurance, I can

every bit of medical history, and had the knowledge

doctors are overloaded with patients and spend more time working with insurance companies than helping patients.

Nurses and physician assistants are brought in to

control the prices, and they have access to me 24-7.

handle patient loads, and if a patient has an issue

Horizon and receive access to all of Bontreger’s

insurance because you never know when a serious

care or ER.

With the cost of healthcare skyrocketing,

goal is to empower patients. I don’t have insurance

Sprayman said. “She knows your medical history,

me to schedule more face-to-face time with

whole health. She spends time with you and that is

age ranges, plus a $10 per visit charge, to Southern services at a reduced cost.

Bontreger’s plan is a game changer for patients

who either have no insurance or are suffering the brunt of high deductibles and co-pays. In a traditional setting, patients can either be refused

services or spend thousands of dollars per year

for crucial medical needs without ever coming

close to satisfying their deductible – some of which exceed $5,000.

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“I always advocate keeping your existing

emergency may arise. At my office, though, my

companies telling me what to do. This allows my patients.”

And they are getting one heck of a doctor, too.

Prior

to

establishing

Southern

Horizon

Healthcare, Bontreger served as medical director at Concentra in Las Colinas, and acted as interim

director at an urgent care facility on the East Coast.

over the weekend, they are forced to go to an urgent “She does what a doctor is supposed to do,”

and she’s very interested in taking care of your

huge. She is the one who follows up with you. It’s never someone else. I feel like I have a doctor, and that’s a big deal.”

For Bontreger, it’s all in a day’s work – or a

night’s work, depending on when her patients need her most.

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Following

These Tips

Men

I find that quite often the men I work with think they are dressing professionally and look quite good when they head into the office. They don’t realize that the clothes on their back are ill fitting, out of style, and pieced together improperly.

I’d say wives often are the fashion experts of the family, but when the wife is just happy to see her husband in anything besides sweats and a t-shirt, she’ll get the thumbs up approval a little too soon. So here is my advice on what to clear out of your closet and the staples to stick too to make sure you are really looking your best.

Clothes that don’t fit you: Too big, too small, too short, and too long. If it’s any of those just get rid of it.

Don’t try convincing yourself that it fits, or that you can wear it as long as you wear a jacket with it. Just get rid of it and never buy anything else that doesn’t fit properly. For more of my advice visit yoursuitguy.com.

Will Make

Look Good

Do:

Suits

Every guy needs at least one great fitting suit. If you wear suits every day for work then you need

a few. Start out with a nice navy or charcoal suit.

These are both very versatile and work for many

different occasions in and out of the office. Fit is the

most important thing, as a $600 suit can look like a $2,000 suit when it’s fit properly and vice versa.

Don’t:

By Jonny Willingham Your Suit Guy

Avoid heavy patterned or black suits. There are of course occasions for these but they should be your

fourth and fifth suits. Remember “quality over

quantity.” Three suits for $300 sounds great until

you realize you have three suits that fit terribly and you never want to wear. Three button suits, and pants with more than one pleat are also no-nos.

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Do:

Shirts

You need 2-3 nice white shirts. They are perfect for the office, church, and just about anything else.

Guys love blue shirts and that’s OK because they are very versatile and also work great in and out of the office. Feel free to get some nice lighter colored shirts with subtle patterns that can easily match up with a variety of ties. I am going to say that a custom-fit shirt really will make a huge difference for you. Having the proper fit neck, sleeve length, and waist is so hard to find off the rack and it’s worth the investment for a few nice shirts.

Don’t:

Get rid of the parachute shirts. You know what I’m talking about, the shirts that are so big and fluffy you’re scared a nice breeze might lift you off the ground. Also avoid the dark plain colored shirts: the ones that you saw at your high school prom or on Family Feud.

Age by Age:

Growth for Children

I

n last month’s article we discussed the importance of regular wellness exams for children, and that these visits are used to monitor your child’s growth and development. During these visits I often get questions regarding the rate of growth a child should experience.

As you know, all children grow and develop differently, but these are some general guidelines we can use.

I often get the question, “how tall will my child be”.

Most pediatricians can do a rough estimate based on the following formulas:

BOYS: Girls:

Add 5 inches to mom’s height and average that number with dad’s height

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A baby drops 5-10% of body weight in first few days of life due to fluids lost in urine and stool.

Babies usually gain an ounce/day on average during this time and should be back to birth weight by 10-14 days of life. Growth surges happen around 3 weeks and then again at 6 weeks.

Babies should gain ½ pound every 2 weeks. By 6 months they should have doubled their birth weight.

A child should gain about 1 lb per month. This stage can shows dips in percentiles on the growth chart especially in breast fed babies. Babies may burn more calories because they are moving more while they are learning to cruise and crawl.

By their 1st birthday they should have grown 10 inches in length, tripled birth weight, and their head should have grown by about 4 inches.

Toddlers will grow at a slower pace this year but will gain about 1 to 2 pounds a month and will grow a total of 4 to 5 inches in height.

Subtract 5 inches from dad’s height and average that with mom’s height.

I like to tell children and their parents that these estimates may change in either direction depending on health and nutrition. This is usually very good incentive for kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. When kids ask me how tall they will be, I take advantage of counseling them on diet, sleep, and adequate exercise.

Expect 3 more inches in height by the end of their 3rd year and quadrupled birth weight by gaining about 4 more pounds.

A preschooler will grow about 2.5 inches and gain 4 pounds each year. You may also find that your child starts to shed the baby fat from their face and looks lankier.

Dr. Rebecca Butler is Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is proud to be a resident of Lantana and the owner of Lantana Pediatrics.

For more information on Dr. Butler or to schedule an appointment, call 940-455-7200.

Kids will grow about 2 inches and gain 4 pounds each year until puberty. Girls often reach their full height about 2 years after their first period.

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s executive director of Riding Unlimited in Ponder, Pat Dellemann spends days and nights on the numerous tasks involved in getting horses, therapeutic riding instructors and the facility prepped and ready for classes that produce almost magical physical and emotional benefits for those with disabilities.

For all the sweat and hard work involved in finding resources, recruiting volunteers, caring for horses and managing the organization, Dellemann told “Argyle Living” she never has a bad day at the ranch.

“I’ve shown up for work crabby, but I’ve never gone home crabby,” she said. “There are so many little victories along the way that cause you to celebrate.”

Dellemann started work for Riding Unlimited 18 years ago, a woman looking for a volunteer opportunity when her family relocated to Denton County because of her husband’s job as an air traffic controller. At the time she had an uneasy history with horses but was anxious to learn.

Her first volunteer job was as side walker.

In that job, she would walk beside a horse and rider, providing visual and verbal support. She

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eventually learned the skills needed to become a horse handler ensuring a rider’s safety by holding a lead rope to use in case a rider has trouble directing the horse.

Almost instantly she fell in love with the process, amazed at the loving communication between horse and rider.

The gait of the horse so closely resembles the human gait, riders who are wheelchair-bound or have limited mobility benefit just by sitting on the horse. In addition to the physical workout a horse provides the rider, they also experience mental and emotional benefits.

Therapeutic horsemanship is sneaky therapy because the rider doesn’t even realize it is therapy wrapped in a fun activity. Many of the riders develop a bond with their therapy horse gaining confidence and a sense of independence as they master skills learned in their riding lessons. This

The gait of the horse so closely resembles the human gait, riders who are wheelchair-bound or have limited mobility benefit just by sitting on the horse.

confidence then carries over into other areas of their lives giving them a new perspective and opening more opportunities for them to succeed.

“When they see their horse the riders immediately become excited,” Dellemann said.

“Then they get on the horse and they are able to do what we’ve asked them to do. They love their horse.”

As the riders begin to take control and direct the horses’ action they gain satisfaction and confidence.

But it is more than a temporary pleasure. There are other physical, mental and emotional benefits.

Riders gain strength and balance. The motions involved in riding a horse are similar to those used for human walking and movement. Sometimes children learn to walk after hours on horseback.

The riders, instructors and volunteers aren’t the only ones who enjoy the work at Riding Unlimited.

The horses, many retired from more strenuous occupations, enjoy working with the riders.

Walking around the stalls, Dellemann greets each horse like an old friend, telling stories of a former race horse, a draft horse and carriage horses who are well fed, well treated and lead productive lives as equine therapists.

Building on the natural affinity between horse and rider, Riding Unlimited provides careful methodologies to ensure rider safety and optimize therapeutic benefit. All instructors are certified through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International.

With extensive knowledge about horses, disabilities and appropriate therapies, the instructors continue to build expertise with 20 hours per year of continuing education six of which must pertain to disabilities. To remain a PATH Premier Accredited center, PATH sends a team of volunteers on-site once every five years to ensure all safety standards set

by PATH International as “best business practices” are being met.

Riding Unlimited serves riders from Denton and adjacent counties with some riders from as far away as Bridgeport and Anna to take part in the classes.

The organization conducts four sessions each year. Spring and fall 10-week sessions begin in February and September. There is a five-week summer session that begins in late May and a winter session held in December and January.

During the winter session, riders prepare for the Chisholm Challenge Horse Show which is held at the John Justin Arena in Fort Worth. Many of the riders and their families pay for their therapies, but Riding Unlimited works to find scholarships in hardship situations where scholarships may be awarded on a sliding scale.

Dellemann explains that families often face high medical and ongoing costs related to having a family member with a disability and Riding Unlimited is willing to take that into account on an individual basis.

In her current role, Dellemann is working to expand the visibility and resources available for the organization. She’s become active in the Argyle Chamber of Commerce and is very appreciative of community outreach from other chamber members including Point Bank in Argyle, which has provided significant support both financially and professionally in addition to helping to build community connections.

Volunteers are helping organize Riding Unlimited’s 25th Anniversary Open House fundraiser on Oct. 4 from 1-4 p.m. Tickets are $10 for the brisket dinner being prepared by Tommy Sanderson of Cowboy Creations, live music by the Dallas country western band Redwine. There will be a riding demonstration by Sonja Livermore, horse trainer for the Medieval Times horses, and then Riding Unlimited riders will perform in the arena. There also will be kids’ games, and Joy to the World clown will be on hand for face painting, balloons and magic.

For information on participating in the event through sponsorship, raffle items or silent auction items go to the Riding Unlimited website, ridingunlimited.org, or contact Dellemann at director@ridingunlimited.org or 940-479-2016.

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Upscale Home

Consider Exotic Elements When Planning for Your Comfort Space

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es, school is starting up with the streets lined with moms and dads walking their children to and from school when they can

get in that leisurely stroll. Then there are the others who will be back to the insanity of getting everyone

up and dressed, fed, teeth brushed, finding shoes, insisting on a shirt change because somehow the one they wanted to wear didn’t get dry even though

it was hung under the vent, and so it goes as you’re off to a full work day.

It’s time for you to take a minute and make your

home that comfort space that you seriously need

at the end of your day. The space that will change

everything the minute you open the door and are met with a warm welcome that takes you to another

place. This is your place, the space that has been

created with the features and feel that allow you to instantly know how good life is. Your energy level rises, you’re smiling as you go toward the bedroom to get comfortable, you might even pull off a real meal yourself. Hey, it could happen!

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It could but not without a little planning and with your schedule, you’ll need a little help. Think about what makes you comfortable and feel relaxed.

There are so many ways to add those inspirational features to your home. Think about adding an exotic element to your decor for a surprising touch. It creates conversation and personalizes your home.

What do you consider an exotic home element?

That definition has changed over time as our worlds have become smaller, and our population more diverse. We have more access to purchasing interior design elements from other cultures, in addition to bringing them home from our own travels. Most people consider the following as exotic elements to add to their home décor: • • • • • • • •

Indian or East Asian fabrics Moroccan or Indonesian end tables and lanterns Japanese ceramic stools Asian stone sculptures Exotic woods with dramatic grains and textures Carpets and artifacts from the Southwest U.S. Tiles from almost any country Rugs from Turkey, Kashmir, and many other countries

The trick is to add enough exotic to make a room interesting, but not so much that the room is cluttered or looks out of place for your lifestyle.

A little goes a long way with exotic elements. Most of these items are hand-crafted so you won’t see the same piece in a friend or neighbor’s home! And you’re adding to the individuality of your home, especially if you brought the piece back from a special trip.

Even in minimalist décor, one or two touches of the exotic can stand out; actually they’ll stand out even more than in a cluttered room. And even if the pieces are exotic and special, they can be in neutral colors that keep the Zen feeling going strong.

Personalize your decor with an exotic element or two this year. It’s a conversation starter that will add personality and energy to your home.

By Paula Kratohvil, Owner Complete Interior Solutions 972-436-9083

Yes Virginia,

I didn’t know we had a Lions Club.’ We try to

individuals and $100 for additional family

is international and we’ve done a lot for the

every month at noon at Cachette Bistro in Argyle

get everything out there but because Lions Club community just this past year.”

While the Lions are best known for providing

certified vision screening tests, collecting and

There is a

distributing glasses for needy vision recipients, and finding and helping children with vision

challenges, their annual activities are more far

reaching as evidenced by the following last year:

in Argyle

By Mark Miller

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ions Club International has been serving people around the world for nearly 100 years

through its more than 46,000 chapters and 1.4 million members.

Since 2011, one of those local affiliates and

between 25 and 30 of its volunteers live or work right here in Argyle. Apparently not enough

people know that and new Argyle Lions Club secretary Deborah Cottle is among those who want to change that perception.

“We’ve done a lot of stuff for the community

and it’s like we’re the best-kept secret,” Cottle

said. “We do all this stuff and people say “Oh,

• Sporting Clay Shoot annual fund-raiser • National Night Out

• Argyle Independent School District and Argyle Town Council board pot luck dinner

members. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of and the third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Argyle Town Hall.

With the 2015-16 season now underway, the

Argyle Lions Club is focused on its third-annual

Sporting Clay Shoot set for Sept. 18 at Decatur’s

Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds. Registration and

practice for the group’s primary fund-raiser will be from 8-9:30 a.m. with the official event to begin

at 10. Lunch will be served and awards presented immediately following the tournament.

Entry fees are $100 for individuals and $500 for

• Keep Argyle Beautiful

teams of five including a golf cart. Ammunition

• Lion training to better invest

Condor Over and Under shotgun and case also

Christmas Festival in the community

• Breakfast with the Bunny • Brisket cook-off and

Texas hold-em tournament Other ways the Lions have helped the

community including purchasing an oxygen mask for pets for the Argyle Volunteer Fire Department

and performing vision tests for pre-school children.

Annual dues to join the Lions are $125 for

is not included. A raffle for a 12-gauge Stoegerwill be available at $10 for each ticket.

Proceeds will benefit the Texas Lions Camp, the

Lions Organ and Eye Bank, Leader Dog Program, Drug Awareness Council, Texas Lions Foundation and the Argyle Food Bank.

More information and sponsorship opportunities are available from Curtis Langston at 940-390-9989 or by email at cl2424@verizon.net.

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New Argyle High School Principal

Ready for the Challenge W

hen James Hill decided to look at the open principal position at Argyle High School earlier this year, it was a major deal for both he and his family. After all, he had enjoyed a great two decades in the Lewisville Independent School District including the last four years as principal of The Colony High School.

But the chance to tackle a new challenge, in a district projected to double within eight years, and be closer to his Highland Village home, was something that intrigued him. It didn’t hurt that for the first time, his children could possibly go to the same school.

So the 44-year-old Hill accepted the offer and has been on the job since July 1. He replaces Jeff Butts who left in December to become superintendent in the Ballinger ISD. “It was kind of a unique opportunity to go to a place that’s about to grow really fast and a place that’s been really, really successful in everything,” he said seated in his new office. “I looked at the success they’ve had in academics, athletics and fine arts, pretty much unmatched anywhere I’ve ever heard of so I thought it was a really neat opportunity to go to a place that’s been so successful and have an opportunity for growth.

Hill heard about the position last semester from friends including one no longer with Lewisville ISD who recommended him to Argyle.

“I didn’t think about it for a while, then had some friends who live here who said ‘James we think you’d love it here.’ I was like ‘maybe there’s something to it’ because I always feel there’s something that comes to you more than once there may be a reason for that.”

So Hill researched the school and Argyle Independent School District, talked with AISD Superintendent Dr. Telena Wright and eventually was offered the job. He spent his first month learning about the district, its leadership and teachers.

“I tried to figure out how things work around here,” he said. “It’s much different than Lewisville with just 730 kids (compared to just under 2,000 at The Colony). I also learned here you talk to Dr. Wright or assistant superintendent Chris Daniel and it gets done. That’s not as easy to do at LISD.” Hill started with LISD in 1995 as a teacher and coach (football, basketball and track) at Hedrick Middle School in Lewisville. He later moved up

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to coach football offensive line and defensive ends, and basketball junior varsity and sophomores and teach at Lewisville High School and at what was then called Lewisville North High School (now Lewisville Killlough 9th and 10th Grade Campus).

He first went to The Colony in 2003 as assistant principal. Five years later he was promoted to principal at Huffines Middle School in Lewisville where he served for three years before leading The Colony in 2011 and where he continued applying his philosophies.

“What I’m really big on is building relationships,” Hill said. “I feel like it’s important for the school and community to have strong relationships, teachers and parents to have strong relationships, I need to have strong relationships with the parents, students and teachers.

“School spirit and culture are important. I feel like that sets the tone for everything else. If the kids feel they are cared for and welcomed here and are important here, that goes a long way to

By Mark Miller

wanting them to come to school. Once you get them in the door, you can hold them accountable for their learning and expectations. It all starts with culture and relationships.”

Hill currently is working on his doctorate in education at Dallas Baptist University after earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of North Texas. His wife Rhonda teaches family consumer sciences at Flower Mound Marcus High School.

Son Noah, 15, will be a sophomore at Argyle High School. Daughter Avery, 13, will be an eighth grader at Argyle Middle School.

Daughter Bridgette, 9, will be in fourth grade in Highland Village.

“Having a place where we all could be together was important,” Hill said. “It’s always been a dream of mine to be able to hand the diploma to my kids. Family is important but it wasn’t the most important factor in me coming here.

“It’s kind of an exciting time around here.

There’s a lot of opportunity.”

Season Preview:

Argyle Football Team

Ready for Another Deep Playoff Run

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By Steve Gamel

rgyle football head coach Todd Rodgers majority of them on defense. The same can be wished he could have drawn up the ending said for Navasota, and many prognosticators have to last year’s Class 4A Division I state title game both teams squaring off in a rematch for all the a little better. The Eagles were close to a second- marbles this year. straight championship, but couldn’t muster another To hold up its end of the bargain, Argyle must score and lost in double overtime to Navasota. figure out where all of its puzzle pieces go.

The loss, however, didn’t derail the expectations The first is at running back, where senior Taylor Rodgers has instilled. If anything it has fueled a Sweatt is set to replace former running back Nick fire for a team that is supremely Ralston, now at Arizona State “Sometimes the ball doesn’t focused heading into 2015 – and University. It’s an interesting move bounce your way, literally and appears to have more weapons for Sweatt and the Eagles. Not figuratively. But we than it did last year. only is it going to be a tall order don’t have a defeatist or “We’ve been in three of the last to replace Ralston – he played in unfinished business mentality. four title games and we have a three state title games at Argyle We’ve simply challenged them to live with it, appreciate very experienced squad this year,” and rushed for 2,771 yards and 46 what they did accomplish, and Rodgers said. touchdowns as a senior – but Sweatt come back with the mindset The impressive thing about was the team’s leading tackler of possibly going deeper.” last year’s team was that it was at linebacker last year and was saturated with inexperience. Argyle lost 29 seniors named defensive most valuable player of the state from its Class 3A title-winning team of 2013 and title game. was not expected by many to be a contender. Rather Rodgers stressed that Sweatt is the perfect than listen to naysayers, Rodgers’ crew won 15 replacement for a special talent like Ralston, games and rolled unbeaten to its tilt with Navasota. but added this year’s offense also will not be as Rodgers has 12 starters returning this year, the reliant on the run game. The addition of junior

Dane Ledford at quarterback gives the Eagles a dual-threat player whose arm strength and weapons

around him should mean a more balanced approach for the Eagles.

He’ll have targets to choose from with receivers

Drew Estrada, Gage McCook and tight end J.C. Chalk. Estrada led the team in receiving last year with 1,151 yards and 14 touchdowns. He and

McCook offer a versatile attack and can be used in the return game, at running back and on defense.

Seven of the Eagles’ returning starters are on a

defense that was relatively young last year. Even with Sweatt spending the bulk of his time on

offense, there are plenty of playmakers who can take his place as the unit’s main playmaker.

Rodgers pointed to guys like Jacob Forrer, David

Bearden, Hudson Speed, Casey Harper, Brett Lundy and Shane McKinney. Argyle also will have

a solid defensive backfield with Spencer Cullen, Colton Liggett and Dylan Sadler, though Estrada and McCook also could step in if needed.

“You have got to have great players who are

all committed to the same level of play,” Rodgers

said. “These kids are all looking for spots where they can fit in, and I promise you they will leave no stone unturned.”

Argyle opens its season Aug. 28 at Abilene Wylie.

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2.592

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4,658

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3,538

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2,428

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1.113

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0.230

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2,688

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0.236

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2.500

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4

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2.500

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