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Keep Argyle Beautiful Meeting Aug. 11 at 5:30 p.m. at 308 Denton St., Argyle TX

Before you knew it as Argyle it was known as the Peters Colony in the 1850s.

Argyle was officially established when the Texas & Pacific Railway Company added a railway stop at the base of Hickory Hill Road in 1881*

Argyle Pride

Take pride in the fact that the community has one of the largest concentration of equestrian farms in the United States!

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Pg 14 On The Cover: from left to right Keep Argyle Beautiful—Deborah Cottle (President of KAB-Town of Argyle), Ranch Hand Rescue-Bob Williams, PointBank – Ray David Jr. (President), PointBank - Lisa Cave (Argyle Branch Manager), Argyle Police Officer —Temple Cottle (Captain)

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From Your Editor

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Inside Education

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Real Estate

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Inside Community

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Gardening

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Positive

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Publisher & Editor Scott & Kelly Murray Administration Managing Editor

A Message from The Community Editor It’s a natural part of the cycle of life for everyone

to face difficulty. We can’t really know hot without knowing cold. We can’t really know the good times if

we don’t know bad times. Sometimes the challenges we face in life come from situations out of our control, and other times our difficulties are a direct

consequence of the decisions we make. It’s like the

saying goes, “Life is 10 percent what happens to you

lives and unfortunately

within. Through adulthood, I’ve heard it said over and

over (and most often by my husband)…”have a lil’ positive intent; maybe she didn’t mean to…”

I so admire that phrase and the training behind

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you were at the receiving

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end of an embarrassing outburst. Apologize with care

text and rarely is it socially acceptable to

care, concern, compassion and empathy somewhere

Eric Williams Mark Miller Steve Gamel

something else in their

possibility of doubt; clear and definite purpose.” Most

determination to ruin another’s day. Most people have

Contributors

may be going through

in your eyes, a hug or a warm, sincere

people are good. Most people do not wake up with

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we encounter who

and 90 percent how you react.”

By definition, “positive intent” is “with no

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gesture if you were the offender. Do not

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call. “Forgiveness is a virtue”…It may take time, but it will happen if you adjust your

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All this said, I will assure, that to me, this mindset does not mean that we ought to not confront people who

are

first thinking the best of a situation. Most of us are

creating havoc in our world. Do not be a doormat.

sapped, or our harmony compromised by thinking

for inflicting harm or downright lack of empathy in

How we got wronged by someone else. How a friend

our children). You are your only and best advocate

guilty of letting our minds get distracted, our energy

There are times when we need to call someone out

about what others woulda, coulda, shoulda done.

our personal lives or the lives of others (especially

could have been more respectful. How a family member could have been less selfish.

I’m sure we all have situations we can relate to that

if we had buttoned our lips for a moment, or even a

day or two, we’d be in a more positive light. Whether it be for that deep look in the mirror or for people

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so stand up and step up to a more positive place with integrity and morality when appropriate.

It doesn’t always work. Sometimes people are cruel, sometimes the hurt is too overwhelming and trying to squeeze some form of kindness from that cruelty is just impossible. But I highly recommend assumptions of positive intent whenever possible.

Forcing yourself to believe the best about people allows them to show you their best more often and thus, you are more likely to have a happier life, have more true friends and, by example, lead the little legacies you are raising.

“Be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to become angry” is one of the best verses of all times that is paralleled today by the idea of living a life of positive intent as well.

Kathryn Flores

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Routine

Well Child Care

By Rebecca D. Butler, M.D., FAAP

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t is the time of year when pediatric offices fill with yearly checkups or “well visits”. It seems that as children get older and schedules get busier and busier, yearly checkups tend to be over-looked. It is great that you stay away from your pediatrician’s office because your children are mostly healthy, but do not forget that yearly exams as kids are growing and developing are very important. If you have health insurance these are typically covered 100% by your healthcare plan, and if you do not have insurance most offices will have a reasonable cash price that makes it possible for your children to stay up-to-date on wellness exams.

Important reasons to see the pediatrician for yearly well exams are for discussion and evaluation of developmental/learning concerns,

including but not limited to speech disturbances, learning disabilities, and attention disorders.

Mental health is also routinely addressed at well visits and can uncover underlying issues that may not be evident at home or to the parent until specifically addressed with the provider.

Mood disorders and/ or anxiety can impede social success and the development of healthy relationships in a child’s life. The sooner these issues are addressed and treated, the less likely they are to develop into long term problems.

Routine vision and hearing screens at these visits may also detect early deficits in these areas before they cause bigger health concerns.

If your children are in school or attend daycare, camps, or retreats on a regular basis, routine health exams are required

to confirm to these organizations that your child is healthy and able to fully participate with or without restrictions or special accommodations.

There are many other reasons to see your pediatrician and these visits usually have a very different agenda from a well exam. For example, sick visit encounters are usually shorter appointment times and more focused visits than well exams. While an occasional incidental finding is common at these encounters, these visits should not replace an all-encompassing well exam. Sports physicals are also not typically as thorough as well visits with your pediatrician.

These physicals are specific for exercise and sports clearance and usually do not touch on the overall emotional and developmental well-being of your child.

There is a reason that your pediatrician’s office schedules these specific visits at certain times and intervals to allow for the best care of your children. PLEASE DO NOT DISMISS ROUTINE WELL CHILD CARE. 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.

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Argyle Groups Start Preparing Now for Upcoming Seasons While the official start of school is more than a month away, several groups involved with the Argyle Independent School District will be busy preparing for the 2015-16 year.

The Argyle High School Color Guard will hold camp July 20-24 in the school band hall, cafeteria and choir room.

The Argyle Choir’s summer camp will take place at the same time in the choir room and lecture hall.

The next week, July 28-30 to be specific – will be the high school volleyball camp in the high school, middle school and auxiliary gymnasiums with practices beginning Aug. 3 in advance of the Aug. 7 opening matches at the high school against Brock, Frisco Heritage, and Denton Ryan. Also that week,

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the Region 11 20 Teacher Certification and 8-Hour Recertification classes will take place in the lecture hall.

The high school band’s annual marching season training begins July 28 with a student leadership workday in the band and percussion halls. The next day, freshmen will begin their work with summer band and color guard rehearsals set for July 31 and moving full-time the next week.

Argyle ISD Staff, Teachers Gearing Up for New Year Once July ends and August begins, it will be time for faculty and staff in the Argyle Independent School District to be preparing for the 2015-16 school season.

Everything officially begins the week of Aug. 10 with the New Teacher Initiation Academy.

Development for district-wide and campus staff will take place the week of Aug. 17 in anticipation of the first day of school district-wide Aug. 24.

Argyle Education Foundation Exceeds Fund-Raising Goal Thanks to the generosity of 223 donors, the

Argyle Education Foundation raised $133,809

in its 2014-15 Back the Red and Black Annual Campaign.

The past season’s total easily exceeded the

group’s goal of $125,000. Many donors made

pledges for the first time with the overall number double the previous year.

Nearly $50,000 of the 2014-15 campaign went

for direct grants and awards as follows: 14 grants

to teachers, four campus site grants, nine teacher enrichment grants and 19 new teacher grants.

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Real Estate

Negotiating Offers: To me this is where

an agent earns his/her commission. A good agent

Listing a Home:

There is More to It

in the Yard

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By Will Woods

n today’s exciting real estate market I sometimes encounter people who will ask me why they

need a real estate agent or why shouldn’t they

just sell their homes themselves? That seems like a

tough question, however it actually is not that difficult to address.

As a follow up to last month’s article discussing

“Listing a Home,” this is the second part of that article and should address the question regarding why anyone

should use an agent to list their home. This month

we will discuss timing, marketing, online presence, negotiating offers, and the closing.

Timing: Is there a right time to list a home? Yes,

sure your agent is equipped to successfully negotiate

realizes it is impossible for both the seller and the

on your behalf.

contract on the home. A good agent is able to negotiate

will manage the closing in such a way that you should

client gets a great deal and the buyers also feel as if

needs and proactively provide you with a timeline

buyer to each get the best deal when entering into a

Part 2

Than a Sign

estate or how long he/she has been in real estate. Make

the contract in such a way that their represented they received a fair deal. To do this an agent has to be

good at determining what is important to the buyer from the buyer’s agent as well as understanding the

current demand for the listed home. This allows the

agent to negotiate in such a way that the buyer feels as

The Closing: A great real estate agent/team

not have to ask questions. They should anticipate your detailing key dates and what will happen next. This

allows for a smooth closing and minimizes anxiety. The team should stay on top of the key items in the contract

such as option date, inspections, appraisals, financing and more to ensure that the seller is protected as we

if the key items to them are being accomplished in the

head to closing. Many times significant negotiations

of closing, a lease-back to allow them time to get to the

is important that your agent know how to best handle

transaction. It is not always just price. It can be the date

remain regarding repairs, appraisals, or other items. It

area, closing costs assistance, maybe they want some

these items to provide a smooth closing.

other things. Your agent should be great at negotiating

couch, a table, or even a car I would suggest trying to

they are up against. In today’s real estate market, the

home, please trust a seasoned professional. Remember

of the items in the home currently, and any number of and asking questions to allow the seller to know what buyer’s agents are writing contracts designed to get

home by looking like they are the best possible deal for the seller. However a seasoned listing agent will

when it is ready to be properly presented! Of course

know how to see through these and ensure they are

are historically better times of year to put a home on

advantage of in this market, by a savvy buyer’s agent,

is ready. You are guaranteed not to sell the home if

agent did not do a good job. Always interview your

In conclusion I guess if you were going to sell a

do it yourself. However if you thinking of selling your sellers who are represented by a licensed real estate agent typically sell their homes in half the time and

for about 9 percent more than homes sold by the

homeowners. It also is safer and provides a buffer of

there is seasonality in real estate and there definitely

legitimate offers. I have seen many sellers get taken

legal protection in this significant transaction.

the market. However, the best time is when the home

only to realize at the end of the transaction that their

hope this information was valuable. In the future if there

it is not on the market. With the growth in Dallas-

agent and understand what he/she did previous to real

Fort Worth and the hot market, I am suggesting to my clients to get their home on the market as soon

as possible. Right now we know interest rates are low, there is a low inventory of quality homes available to

buyers, and there is a significant influx of new potential home buyers to the DFW Metroplex monthly.

Marketing and Online Presence: This is a subject that deserves its own article. This is

an area that a professional real estate team can add significant value to the home purchase. A key piece

of marketing is preparing the home to be properly presented as we discussed last week. The photography

provides us with the collateral to market the home. If

an agent skips directly to marketing a home with no significant preparation, the client is being set up for

a poor experience. Marketing is the online and virtual

resume of the home. This is our opportunity to uniquely represent the home to millions of potential buyers. Our

team uses several key marketing techniques on every

home and we typically employ one or two unique vehicles per home based on the specific property and

the potential demographic that might be interested

in the home. Again anyone can take pictures with an iPhone, put them online, and wait for a buyer. Clients deserve, should expect, and are paying for an agent who

proactively markets the home in a way that gets it in front of people who would be interested in that exact home. This is a key value add that a great real estate team can provide.

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If you are considering listing your home, we sincerely

are additional real estate topics you would like to hear about, please let me know. www.TheWoodsGroup.com

Country Club Road Construction Set to Begin on July 20 Country Club Road that runs northeast from

U.S. Highway 377 toward Denton will be limited to one lane for 18 months beginning July 20.

That’s the date set for the beginning of the

long awaited reconstruction project that will

Denton County Needs Volunteers for Medical Reserve Corps Denton County needs residents to help

local communities during health emergencies and natural disasters through its Medical Reserve Corps.

Volunteers help fellow neighbors with rapid,

Fire Chief and Argyle Lion Mac Hohenberger

and Assistant Fire Chief Mike Lugo attended the Lions’ luncheon on July 7.

Republicans Set Rally Aimed at County High School Students The

Denton

County

Republican

Party

widen the 2.2 mile stretch from just east of 377

coordinated and specific responses. They join

is hosting an event for area high school

Andy Eads and construction officials conducted

becoming local heroes.

County Fairgrounds.

Country Club to discuss the project.

call 940-349-2923 or visit dentoncounty.com.

on how the party and its high school groups

to FM1830. Denton Country Commissioner a neighborhood meeting June 24 at Denton

Jagoe-Public Co. is the contractor awarded

the project. That company plus Denton County

Engineering and Road and Bridge West were represented at the meeting.

The contact amount of more than $6.3 million

other medical and community volunteers in

students July 20 from 6-9 p.m. at the Denton

Specialized training is provided. To sign up,

The kickoff rally will provide information

Argyle Fire Department Thanks Lions Club for Pet Mask Donations The

Argyle Volunteer

Fire

Department

will be paid through the 2008 Denton County

personally thanked members of the Argyle Lions

on Eads’ home page at dentoncountry.com.

were recently used to save a pet’s life in a home fire.

Bond Election. Project updates will be available

Club for their donation of pet 02 masks which

might potentially impact young people’s futures.

Attendees will meet elected officials and visit

with current Republican high school students

and enjoy free pizza. Parents also are invited to attend.

For more information and to RSVP, contact

partyadmin@dentongop.org or call 940-383-4446.

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It’s Finally Time to Think About

Taking Cover

By PJ Kratohvil Complete Exterior Solutions 214-735-1364

They're running a little late this year but warmer temperatures are starting to roll in.

As we begin to experience the sun and get closer to the consistent 100-degree days that backyard patio cover you've been kicking around will become a necessity. Adding a covered space whether it's an arbor style cover to provide great shade with a fan to turn some air or a shingle type roof extension where you can entertain, not get sunburned and stay dry when it rains while basically having all your interior luxuries on the exterior, both are great ways to gain some comfortable space in this Texas heat!

We are going to expose some "Pros and Cons" of both and hopefully help you decide the best fit for your family. It’s not an easy decision but once you get the ball rolling whatever direction you decide you'll look back and wonder how you ever lived without it.

An arbor or open type cover will allow you to enjoy the outdoors while still letting natural airflow and sunlight penetrate through. This is a great option for those just looking to be outside in decent weather,

Gardening whether you just want to relax on the patio or grill up some burgers with friends. Installing some fans to circulate the air, lights to liven things up at night, plugs for use, etc. All can be done at the time of arbor installation or later when the need arises and budget allows unlike in a shingle type enclosure where it is much more economical and aesthetically pleasing to get everything done at the initial installation.

An arbor in our area should typically run $10-$12 per square foot less than a single top cover would depending on your contractor. Most of the time an arbor will be easier to fit into a challenging roofline if you're matching it up and attaching to the house being that it can be manipulated into many types of configurations much easier than a shingle top cover and it doesn't really affect your drainage or runoff from the roof or gutter layout.

Couple of things to remember:

*When designing the layout of your joists and shade rails remember to consider how the sun rotates across your property. The spacing and direction of these will determine how much or how little sunlight comes through. Some might not think it is that important but when you have a room with windows affected by the new structure that ends up getting blacked out or not the shade you were desiring might just lead you into the next project of adding more interior lights or additional shade screens to get your desired effect. *Make sure the height of your structure makes sense. You will want to fit it into current space but just as important as the structural fitment, the height plays a major role. The higher your arbor stands the more sun that will be allowed in and the lower you drop it the more shade you will get. Make sure you play with several options so you end up with the elevation that's best suits your needs.

Shingle top covers are great because they allow you to use the patio in any weather conditions and offer all types of protection similar to the comforts of our interior rooms. TVs, couches, grills, appliances and today's high-end creature conference all will last longer under the protection of the solid roof.

Sure you will pay more per square foot but when it's finished and you can sit back and enjoy with friends who really counts the costs. Helping recoup added

costs long-term maintenance will be easier and less expensive when you spend the extra money upfront on the shingle style cover. Overall staining cost will be less, appliances under the cover will last longer and your decorative concrete surface will require less maintenance due to the solid cover protection.

Nothing can give you that finished room feel more than a solid single top cover when trying to create the perfect outdoor space.

Couple of things to remember:

*Similar to the arbor, height will dictate the amount of shade. Because the solid cover will automatically darken and make your patio space feel smaller entertain the option of designing the structure to include a gable. This will raise typically the cover’s center point allowing more light and giving you a more open feel. *If you think your roof height is going to feel low or close to lower than what you would like stick with an open rafter or exposed beam layout. leaving the structure exposed not only will give it a taller feel but can also bring in a more natural architectural style to your space rather than an enclosed/finish soffit look.

Having a good contractor to lay out all of your options is crucial part of the process. Being presented with a creative layout that fits your personality and property can help open all kinds of possibilities. Make sure you find someone who works in the area and is familiar with the building codes and the way Lantana requires things to be done. This will save you time and all kinds of stress as you navigate the build process.

Good luck and remember to let us know if you have any questions!

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See You On The Sidelines

Time to regroup at least until august

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By Steve Gamel

s I was sitting at UFCU Disch-Falk

game was – the Eagles erased an early deficit for a

School’s baseball team in the Class

book. I was only given 500-600 words to work with,

Field in Austin covering Argyle High

4A state tournament, the thought finally crossed

my mind that this was it. There were one, maybe

two, games left in what has been a long season of covering sports.

I love every second of what I do, and more often

than not, I can’t get enough of it. We high school sports writers average about 2-3 games per week during the

9-4 win – you would think I could have written a so it shouldn’t have been that big a deal.

Once the game was over, I knocked out the first

two or three paragraphs like they were nothing. I

was rolling, and I figured I’d be able to get in, get

out, and go enjoy Austin for a few hours. After all, it was a day game.

Instead, I sat there ... and I sat there. What looked

school year. In the spring, that average can increase

like a relatively easy story to write took me forever.

softball time when teams are playing several best-of-

always hit deadline, but in my mind, no two game

Then you have the travel. I covered games as close as

in that sense. So even though I hit my deadlines, my

by one or two games – especially during baseball and three playoff series.

Argyle and Plano to Commerce and Austin.

So there is a lot that goes into covering those

games, and it’s enough to wipe you out.

Take Argyle’s state semifinal game against

Abilene Wylie on June 10. Given how exciting that

It didn’t help that I’m a massive perfectionist. I

stories can be the same. I’m not a formulaic writer, copy desk knows full well that I will use every bit of

The same thing happened to me at the state

title games in football. Then, too, it was Argyle

competing for the title. I thought that particular

game story was difficult because the Eagles lost for the first time all year. But in actuality, it was because

I needed a break. The football season was long, and

I was looking forward to Christmas break to help recover and recharge mentally.

Once the spring schedule kicked off, I was good

to go again – even with several sports going on at the same time.

But like all good things, it must come to an end.

Flash forward to the day after the Argyle-Wylie

state semifinal. Once I clicked “send” on what

was my last game story of the school year, it was bittersweet. On one hand, I was sad that there were no more games to cover – at least until August. But what a way to end it, by watching one of the many teams I get to cover win it all.

I hope my last two game stories turned out great.

the time allotted to me.

Trust me, I agonized over them long enough.

when I knew I was at the end of my rope.

of months.

With as much as I was struggling that day, that’s Quite simply, I needed a break.

Now it’s time for a break, even if only for a couple Until next time, I’ll see you on the sidelines.

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perfect example of that vision.

herself in the growing town of Argyle. Settling

in and becoming a “face” of Argyle, she serves on

are on track. We do not take these awards lightly.

Whether it is horse farms, a newly-established

business, or the Argyle ISD, you will find

Denton County town.

development and growth of this important

Cave certainly represents everything PointBank

helps individuals with disabilities, and Ranch

wants to see in its managers and when you speak

rehabilitates abused and neglected farm animals,

involvement in the community is what they look

as well as Support Our Troops and the Argyle Lions Club.

with her superiors, they will tell you that her for in their “family.”

“When Lisa first started here, she came from

Her relationship with the chamber is so strong

a big bank, and you could tell it was different

office moved at no cost to an open space inside

executive vice president, sales and marketing. “It

that she worked out an agreement to have its the PointBank branch. Out of nine PointBank branches, three of them (Lake Cities, Little Elm, and now Argyle) have shared space with a local chamber.

Before becoming a board member with Keep

Argyle Beautiful, Cave acted as an adviser for

the organization and helped organize the 2014

Christmas Festival – with PointBank as the

presenting sponsor because she felt this was a

for her,” said Dawn Sprayman, PointBank’s

didn’t take her long to understand and enjoy the PointBank way.”

“When hiring, I look for people who have a

true love for the community and seeing their connections work to make it grow. When partnering in business, that is who we partner with, just like Argyle Living Magazine….they are true community people bringing us all together.”

Sprayman added, “We have managers who

good thing for this community.

work just like Lisa. In Flower Mound, Lewisville,

Argyle Independent School District and Liberty

PointBank. It’s who we are.”

PointBank has long been partnered with the

“It’s a gauge of how we’re doing,” David said of

with challenging situations as well as hosting one

promote non-profits by spearheading PointBank’s

Hand Rescue, a non-profit that rescues and

top ranking in Best Commercial Bank, Personal

exactly what each of these awards represent. When

PointBank playing a role in the ongoing

donations to Riding Unlimited, a non-profit that

Denton County awards. Voters awarded the bank

PointBank also supports Mission Moms, a

the board of the Argyle Chamber of Commerce

and Keep Argyle Beautiful. She’s also helped

the leader in four categories in last year’s Best of

Corinth, Denton and all of our markets. That’s

for it. We believe it to be a necessary element of

a community bank. It’s not by accident that we

win in these areas. We’ve shown we want to stay around as a community bank.”

The David family has served consumers in

Denton County for more than 30 years. Raymond David Sr. became president of the bank in 1981

before handing the reigns over to Ray Jr. in 2004.

All the while, Raymond has instilled faith and

philanthropy into his children and the bank as a whole. They openly express these values daily

with their employees. In fact, every meeting at PointBank starts with thanks to the Lord, and

each employee is encouraged to give back to the

community with their time, talent and treasure.

It is in hiring individuals who fit this culture that PointBank remains strong and a leading example in the community.

What other bank could grace the cover and

inside pages of a local magazine surrounded by

various non-profit organizations and local town

officials? Something like that might take months

to coordinate, let alone pull off. For some, it’s downright impossible.

But the people at PointBank rub shoulders,

laugh, and talk to one another in such a way that you might believe they are one giant family.

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Fail to Plan? Then Plan to Pay!

By Adam A. Burrows

Many people mistakenly believe that estate planning is only for the wealthy. In reality, a basic estate plan is essential for everyone regardless of net-worth, income, or socioeconomic status because we all want to minimize confusion, unnecessary costs, and stress for loved ones after we have passed.

Unfortunately, a majority of people have not considered participating in any meaningful estate planning. Most will readily admit it is something they need to do, but they keep putting it off. Why? Here are some of the top reasons why you should not procrastinate about estate planning:

1. Cost:

Granted, a lot of people do not have extra money lying around these days. But doing nothing can end up costing your loved ones much more than it would cost you to plan now.

If you own assets in your name and you become incapacitated due to illness or injury, your assets and your care will more than likely be placed in a court guardianship. This is not free. All costs will be paid from your assets, and your family will probably have to ask the court for an allowance if they need money for living expenses. In addition, probate proceedings after you pass away are expensive. These can both be alleviated through some simple estate planning.

2. Children:

Do you know what happens to your minor children if you should suddenly pass away?

Would you rather the Court decide who raises your children in case of your untimely death or do you want to make the decision? In addition, if you have ever gone through a divorce, you understand that it takes a lot of time, money, and effort to get the divorce finalized. If you have children of that marriage then it tends to be even more complicated. However, if the ex-spouse is not a fit parent then a designation of guardianship is vital. If you leave a great deal of assets to your minor child and your ex-spouse is the guardian of the child because you passed away, then the ex-spouse will have control of the assets for the child’s benefit until that child is no longer a minor. Is this really what you want?

3. Age:

Estate planning is not just for “old people.”

Young people tend to believe that they are going to live forever. The reality is that any of us, at any age, can become incapacitated or die due to an illness, injury, accident or random act of violence. Almost every day we read about someone whose life was cut short or changed dramatically in an instant.

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Adam Burrows is a licensed attorney at the Law Office of Dale A. Burrows P.C. and he would love to help you plan ahead for your future. Mr. Burrows is the lead attorney in estate planning for the law firm and has experience in drafting complex wills and revocable living trusts. Mr. Burrows will help you and your loved ones create an estate plan that is tailored specifically for your needs and desires.

Most of all, Mr. Burrows will help provide the most efficient path to make sure your assets go to the right people with the least amount of delay, hassle, and expense and your desires regarding the care of your minor child are addressed.

The information provided herein is given for general information only. The information presented should not be construed as formal legal advice or the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.

972.304.6000 DaleBurrows.com 2900 Village Pkwy, Ste 330 Highland Village, TX 75077

Dr. Matt

The Six Month

Dental MYTH

By Dr. Matt Artho

W

e all are creatures of routine. As a parent, one of my favorite routines is bedtime, specifically when it comes time to brush my kids’ teeth. Not because they make it easy on me, willingly standing still and opening their mouths for a full two minutes while I make perfect circles around their little pearls.

Instead, as they squirm and resist, I am happy to continually remind them that their daddy is a dentist and they are lucky to get a professional cleaning every night, a routine many others only get twice a year.

That being said, it raises the question, “Why is it necessary to visit my dentist every six months?”

Some say the concept of routine dental exams began in the 18th century with Pierre Fauchard who wrote “Those who are diligent on the conservation of their teeth…ought to have them examined two or three times every year by an

experienced dentist.”

Of course, more recently, dental insurance coverage has influenced many dental patients to only seek biannual checkups. Interestingly enough, the American Dental Association states to maintain your optimal oral health you need regular visits at intervals “determined by your dentist.”

The reality is no dental patient is the same nor does everyone fit in the same dental routine.

Patients who may suffer with certain types of gum or periodontal disease may require more frequent visits. At the same time, those adult or pediatric patients who are at a higher risk of tooth decay due to certain health conditions, disabilities, or poor oral hygiene, may consider a three- or four-month routine as a preventative measure.

Pregnant and nursing mothers at risk

From Dr. Matt of pregnancy gingivitis also should modify their dental visits. Some dental insurances will allow more frequent visits for those with periodontal conditions or women who are pregnant, but for the sake of good oral health, preventative measures may be essential despite insurance limitations.

Of course, the best way to determine what is best for you is to consult with your dentist at your next visit. Make it a part of our routine.

Happy smiling!

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

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Argyle Baseball Team

Claims Class 4A State Title

By Steve Gamel

The Argyle High School baseball team came close to winning its first state title last year.

But getting close was never good enough for the Eagles.

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rgyle made amends last month with a 7-3 win over West Orange-Stark to win the Class 4A state championship at the University of Texas’ UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin. While it was the program’s first state crown, in many ways the Eagles expected it.

It certainly showed in their play. Argyle (30-7) was a perfect 10-0 in the postseason, knocking off Nevada Community, Sanger, Van and Texarkana Pleasant Grove en route to its second-straight state tournament appearance. In the state tournament, the Eagles outscored their two opponents 16-7, beating Abilene Wylie 9-4 in the semifinals.

“It’s a credit to the kids,” Argyle coach Ricky Griffin said. “We talk a lot about expectations, and after last year, this was their expectation. It’s that way in a lot of our sports, and baseball was no different. We lost two Division I pitchers from the previous year and two new guys stepped in.

It’s that next-guy-up mentality, and this year it was their turn.”

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Argyle was the epitome of winning as a team.

And it started with pitching.

Pitchers Rixey Boyd and Connor Mushinski were a combined 22-2 on the mound, and honestly, came out of nowhere. The year before, the Eagles rode standouts Drew Gooch (TCU) and Parker Mushinski (Texas Tech) to the Class 3A title game, where they lost in extra innings to College Station.

With their graduation, finding replacements would be tough. But Boyd stepped in and was the clear choice as the team’s ace and Connor Mushinski, a sophomore, was the No. 2 guy all

Argyle was the epitome of winning as a team.

Beyond pitching, Argyle had solid hitters up

and down its lineup. Senior Hunter Markwardt led the team with 30 stolen bases and batted .361

as the team’s leadoff hitter. Ryley Balch, a senior

catcher, led the Eagles with a .389 batting average.

Defensively, the Eagles committed just two

errors in the state tournament. Six players made

the all-tournament team, including Danny-David

Linahan, Tanner Boyzuick, Cutter McDonald, Markwardt, Boyd and Mushinski.

The baseball state title was the school’s third

in team sports for the 2014-15 school year. The girls basketball team won the first in March, and

the boys golf team followed a few months ago.

Previously, the football and volleyball teams came up short in their respective state finals.

year. Both pitched complete-game victories in the state tournament, with Mushinski earning state title game Most Valuable Player honors.

The jury is still out on next year’s baseball team,

but one thing is for sure, Argyle should never be counted out.

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Photos courtesy of Titensor Dental

Titensor Dental Committed to

Smiles for Life

By Steve Gamel

G

etting people to go to the dentist does not have to be like “pulling teeth.”

Dr. Steven Titensor of Titensor Dental in Flower Mound and his

son, Dr. Brett Titensor, not only have mastered the art of making that

once dreaded trip to the dental chair a pleasant experience, but they are

willing to turn it into a lasting way to help poor communities all across

Both dentists have provided school supplies, dental work, equipment

and time to various villages, schools and orphanages in these struggling parts of the world. They also have been able to use their language skills

in these areas with Dr. Steven Titensor being fluent in Spanish while Dr. Brett Titensor is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

“This profession has been good to us,” Dr. Steven Titensor said. “It

the world.

brings us the greatest satisfaction knowing we can share our dental skills

whitening services where all proceeds go directly to the Smiles for Life

access to dental care.”

For a limited time each year, Titensor Dental offers professional teeth

Foundation (SmilesforLife.org) to help provide care for underprivileged

and help those poor and remote communities who have never had any Both Dr. Steven Titensor, a general dentist with more than 30 years

children all over the world. The program – which runs for four months

of experience, and his son Dr. Brett Titensor, are lifetime and qualified

like the Dominican Republic, Nepal, Guatemala, Mexico and China.

roundtable of top-flight dentists who facilitate the Smile for Life

from March-July – also helps fund dental humanitarian trips to places The program is a win-win for everyone. For customers, it is a chance to

have their teeth whitened by one of the premier dentists in North Texas

while at the same time being able to donate money to a worthy cause.

It is even a tax write-off since all proceeds go towards charity. In turn,

members of The Crown Council (CrownCouncil.com), an international program. Since 1998, the foundation has received nearly $22 million

that has directly benefited nearly 500 children’s charities across North

America and supported dental humanitarian trips throughout the world.

Titensor Dental recently was awarded one of the top donators for

it is a chance for Dr. Steven and Dr. Brett Titensor to continue doing

the Smiles for Life foundation this last year. Both dentists continue to

those in need.

dental skills with all those in need.

what is most near and dear to their heart…sharing their talent to help

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help their local community and worldwide communities by sharing their

Rejuvenation (Blue is the New Black…)

Great-Grandma is the

New

Grandma

By Rebecca Romanucci,

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

F

rom my earliest memory of my grandparents

and to their passing, 35 years later, they

always looked like ‘grandparents.’ In photos at

family events, birthdays, graduations, weddings, reunions, they always had graying hair, beautiful smile and frown lines, (wrinkles). In fact, for the most part, they wore the same glasses, same

style of clothes and had the same hair-style, too.

In my mind, they always were grandparents.

They looked like grandparents, gave hugs, made cookies, took us fishing, and never became angry or impatient…. they embodied

everything wonderful, that I treasured, of being a grandparent.

As I look at social media, like Facebook, I see my childhood and college friends, some of whom

now are embracing all that is the joy of being

grandparents. A large percentage of them are

slowing down the affects, Aging Gracefully,

are the factors that we actually can alter.

AGING GRACEFULLY • • • • • • • •

Using Sunscreen Not Smoking Staying Hydrated Participating in Regular Exercise Eating Healthy Being Spiritually Focused Getting Adequate Sleep Making a Deliberate Effort to Decrease Stress

physically transforming into my vision of what

I look forward to being a grandparent, and

are not embracing that concept at all. I find that

with it. What vision will my grandchildren

down the appearance of aging: coloring their

wonder if we strive to adhere to the ‘Aging

grandparents never would have done, like yoga,

hear, “There is NO WAY you are old enough

And actually writing things like: lol

society’s vision of what a great grandma

to produce collagen a little longer, wrinkle

“Great-Grandma” is … the new “Grandma.”

a grandparent should look like. Others though,

embracing all of the awesome joys that come

both groups do some of the same things to slow

have of what a ‘grandma’ should look like? I

hair, wearing stylish clothes, doing things my

Gracefully’ list, not only may we occasionally

going to the gym, spray tanning… lol,

to be a Grandma,” but perhaps we will change

Genetics does contribute to a person’s ability

looks like.

slower, and keep skin tighter. But I believe that the larger impact a person has on

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Denton Country Club

County’s Best Kept Secret:

Sprouting its Wings

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J

ust up Country Club Road from U.S. 377, barely outside the Argyle City Limits in an unincorporated area of Denton County, sits

a facility trying to put itself in prime position to take advantage of the area’s future growth.

Denton Country Club has been on this site for

much of the last century. While traditional country clubs where men and women do things separately

on different days still exist, the folks at DCC are

making every effort to make sure their facility meets the changing times. They want to make

sure everyone realizes it’s no longer grandma and grandpa’s facility.

“Our goal is to build member activity and having

more for families and more for everybody,” said

David Rems, DCC’s general manager since last October after a similar re-invention at Frisco’s

Stonebriar Country Club. “That’s important keeping people active at the club. We want this to

be a destination, not just a place to play golf and leave. And I think a lot of it is now.

After clubhouse No. 2 burned, a more sturdy, “You have people who play golf late, have some drinks and dinner. Your kids are in junior all-masonry version with a ballroom for 300 people, golf practice and you’re coming in after and a dining room, teen-ager room, and informal 19th having dinner. It’s exciting to be able to see green room, plus lockers, showers and a golf pro more of that because I think that’s something shop was quickly built.

As times and peoples’ needs changed and the that was needed.”

With more new amenities being added all the ravages of more than 20 years of North Texas time, Denton Country Club members and guests elements culminated, the current clubhouse may not know the long and winding history road it was completed in 1986. There have been several renovations since, most notably one completed last took to get there.

Much of the information was originally year right after Rems arrived.

“Everything has changed,” said Rems, who compiled in 1970 by Earl Vinson and in 1985 by Bob Marquis, long-time club members and avid indicated a current membership of 630 people. golfers. It has been more recently researched and “The more traditional clubs are still traditional but written by club historian Mary Margaret Moore, a the country, country clubs which we’re considered member with husband John since the early 1960s. because we’re in the middle of the country, you She writes a column about that history in the have to look at them differently. We’re trying to accommodate every type of member from ranchers to club’s monthly newsletter.

Denton Country Club initially was chartered CEOs to business owners and give them their home in 1922 as a men’s golf club after about 125 acres away from home.”

That means more familyof land was purchased friendly and slightly-less from W.J. Hamilton. The formal settings which two first of four clubhouses DCC members (Harry was made of stone and Blake and Mike Mollo) shingle and located on the helped create. They donated site of the current tennis all their time and efforts to courts. The original nine make the remodel including golf holes, built in 1923, knocking down walls featured greens made of to increase dining room sand. sizes to accommodate the In 1931, the original club’s future. Today, there’s clubhouse burned and more of a steakhouse look its contents lost. But and feel with a fireplace Dr. L.H. Moore quickly Rems and wine lockers. reorganized the club “Families have really become a major part of our including having a new clubhouse built. That one future,” added Rems, evidenced by the upcoming lasted until 1963 when it too burned down.

The club, however, closed during World War construction of a 5,000-square-foot fitness center II as most members left to serve in the Armed and pool building which follows an upgrade to the Forces. Leased to area ranchers for cattle grazing, golf and tennis areas.

“That will allow members to come in, go work it remained closed until the late 1950s though golf didn’t return until 1961 with the rehabilitated out, shower, get ready for their day, come have original nine holes and the introduction of women a business meeting breakfast and get their day to the club. In ensuing years, land was purchased going here rather than going somewhere else. That from J.A. Wooten and the club lake enlarged to right there will be a huge component to really provide additional water for the second nine holes driving our future.

“Here is a true destination. In the city, you’re that opened for play with grass greens in 1970.

The extra holes allowed for the expansion of part of the hustle and bustle where your lunches the DCC Celebrity Pro-Am that started in 1966 are more business driven and your dinners are and lasted more than a decade. Among the first more family driven. Here it’s kind of a mix but participants was legendary golfer Bryon Nelson our golfers will come in and play golf and have while the celebrity list included former Dallas lunch and leave, then a completely different group Cowboys quarterback Don Meredith, country will come in the evening. You keep passing the singer Charley Pride, actors Dale Robertson, David torch to different segments to the club – members Huddleston, Dennis James, Jimmy Dean, and who have been members for years to members “Spanky” McFarland, astronaut Alan Shepherd, and who are newer.”

It’s all part of the plan to make Denton Country original cast members from the Dallas television Club known beyond its borders. show including Steve Kanaly and Jim Davis.

Everything has changed...

We’re trying to accommodate every type of member from ranchers to CEOs to business owners and give them their home away from home.

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to Local Kids in Need

D

riving out to Globe Life Park in Arlington to take in a Rangers game, or an all-access tour, is something most of us can easily take for granted.

But for a group of area youth, a recent tour of the major league stadium was a moment of a lifetime.

“They didn’t get to meet the players, but for these kids, getting the chance to go was special enough,” said Jennifer Lillis, co-founder of UP Ministry in Argyle.

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dugout and in the locker room. It gave us a chance to see their faces light up over something we take for granted.”

The special field trip was on June 11 and was the highlight of a week-long camp run

by UP Ministry, one of several outreach programs and ministries at Argyle United Methodist Church. The goal for UP Ministry is to lift UP kids in the community.

The children involved in the camp were all from Borman Elementary, which is part of Denton Independent School District, but only a few minutes down the road from the church. Borman students are predominately at-risk, meaning they require temporary or ongoing support to succeed academically and in life.

UP Ministry was founded by Lillis and Kelly Hawkins two years ago for that very reason, and serves at-risk children in Argyle and at Borman.

The ministry partners with Communities in Schools,

which has an office at Borman, and works with all 474 kids at Borman in one way or another. This includes providing PE equipment or facilitating back-to-school supply drives.

“It gave us a chance to see their faces light up over something we take for granted.”

“We want to build relationships with these kids on a one-on-one level,” Lillis said. “It’s so much more than just a camp.

We mentor these kids, we do school supply drives and we even have a summer lunch program. It takes the entire church to make this work.”

Support is generated through the church with donations and volunteer efforts.

Last year, Up Ministry helped 200 kids in Argyle, and the goal is to grow that by 10 percent this year.

“We have a great church that supports us, and we always end up having just enough,” Lillis said.

Argyle United Methodist Church officials and the congregation have worked tirelessly over the last several

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years to be more than just a church. Some of their ideas include Worship Without Walls, a continuing project where, instead of holding regular services, members go into the community to visit nursing homes, beautify neighborhoods or bring food to malnourished children.

It can include various other goodwill projects and simple, yet effective, random acts of kindness.

The church also kick-started a financialstrategy campaign called Re:volution. It is based on the teachings of financial expert Dave Ramsey and is designed to educate both members of the church and the community at-large on ways to make better financial choices.

Anyone wanting to help or needs more information on any of the programs at Argyle United Methodist Church can call the parish office at 940-464-1333.

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Argyle Wins its Sixth Lone Star Cup

By Steve Gamel

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rgyle won the University Interscholastic League’s Lone Star Cup earlier this month, and in doing so, showed its dominance in both athletics and academics knows no boundaries.

The school captured its sixth Lone Star Cup in 10 years – and fourth in a row – when the UIL released its final standings on July 1. Argyle stood atop the Class 4A standings with 127 points to edge second place Abilene Wylie, which finished with 115 points.

The school has had a stranglehold in recent years on the annual award, which is given to one high school in each of the UIL’s six classifications based on team performances throughout the year in district and state championships. The goal is

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to honor the best overall athletic and academic programs in Texas.

This year’s rise to dominance in the new Class 4A was a banner year. Athletically, the Eagles won state titles in girls basketball, boys golf and baseball while finishing runner up in football and volleyball. The school also had a wrestling state champ and state qualifiers in girls cross country and girls golf.

The boys golf and baseball titles were the first in school history.

But again, the dominance goes well beyond just athletics. Argyle won the UIL Academics state title, along with state titles in marching band and documentary film.

Here are the final Class 4A standings, as provided by the UIL:

1. Argyle (127 points) 2. Abilene Wylie (115) 3. Liberty Hill (90) 4. Fredericksburg (71) 5. Kennedale (71) 6. Texarkana Pleasant Grove (67) 7. Robinson (61) 8. Decatur (58) 9. Boerne (57) 10. Paris North Lamar (56) Argyle’s previous Cup wins were in 2006, 2009, 2012, 2013 and 2014. The school has won at least one Lone Star Cup in three different classifications (2A, 3A, and 4A). This year, Argyle was the only school in Denton County to finish in the Top 10 in any of the six classifications.

Winning schools in each class receive the Cup trophy and a $1,000 scholarship.

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Mother Nature

Finally Cooperates for Argyle Chamber

Golf Event

By Mark Miller

fter rain and wet conditions twice postponed the 2015 Argyle Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic presented by Point Bank, the second-annual event finally took place June 29 at Denton Country Club.

The many days of heavy rain that hit the area in May postponed the event both from its original May 18 date and the June 1 reschedule.

The shotgun start featured 81 players with the amount raised being split between volunteering charities and scholarships for Argyle-area college-bound students.

“We finally got it done,” said Chamber office manager Margie Sullivan. “It was an awesome day. It was a little bit overcast which was perfect because it wasn’t too terribly hot. I think everybody had a good time. I had a great time riding around in the golf cart checking on everybody.”

Chief executive officer Dennis Wade led members of the Santé Center for Healing of Argyle team to win the tournament. He was joined by Noah Longino, Keith Osborne, and Bobby Hicks.

Nobody sank a hole in one on the designated par-3 holes so nobody won a car from two dealers – Frisco’s Hendrick Volkswagen at No. 16 and Toyota of Denton at No. 3. Participants were, however, able to take part in holes will beverage tastings including Red Bull, Angry Orchard, Travelor, Nue Vodka and Silver Star. Bill Utter Ford also was among the sponsors.

As good as the first two events turned out in 2014 and 2015, Sullivan is hopeful for even more next year when it moves to Lantana Country Club.

Also new for the Chamber is a recent move into new office space donated by PointBank of Argyle. Sullivan estimates the space will save the Chamber about $1,000 annually, money it can use to help fund other worthy causes.

“The lower we can keep our operating costs, the more money we can give away,” Sullvan said.

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Upscale Home

Asian Touch Add

Asian design can be neutral and calm – ornate and colorful.

Many people think of Asian home design elements as simply Chinese rugs and Japanese screens. But there is so much more to consider with so many more options to broaden the décor schemes. The continent also includes the countries and cultures of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam, and South Asia, primarily India.

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

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These countries have both an ancient design aesthetic and a growing 21st century vibe. Asian design elements range from simple, monochromatic pieces to wildly patterned and colored designs. These pieces easily mix into multiple décor schemes. They add interest, color and can be a great conversation piece, especially if you happen to find them on a personal expedition or a rare find in a most unusual and unexpected place.

You can start small with an ornamental bonsai tree, beautiful celadon dishware, painted lacquer ware or ceramic vases in many shapes and sizes. Or go bigger with a folding screen that acts as a divider between rooms, an accent piece sitting in the corner of a room, or a piece of wall art.

Pairing fun, simple Asian print chairs provides comfortable seating while incorporating the influence into the room. You can still allow the blending of other seating such as sofas, love seats or a chase lounge.

Japanese and Chinese ceramic stools are readily available, both in new versions and antiques, and add a beautiful Asian touch in your home or garden – to provide extra seating or a place to set a drink or snack. Don’t forget that a ceramic stool can be a perfect piece for corner shower seating or by a tub for sitting a towel or drink while you prepare for

to Energize Your Décor that long-needed soaking break!

Imagine a beautiful white or off-white stool in a very neutral done bath or in the same bath using beautiful teal accent and placing a teal stool in the shower or by the tub with teal salts in brushed nickel topped glass jugs.

Asian wall art offers so many possibilities, including ornately-carved wood panels, landscape murals painted on silk, and wall hangings painted with calligraphy. And on the floor, there’s the possibility of oriental rugs, tatami mats and bamboo flooring.

We are seeing beautiful three-dimensional metals under plexus glass art work with simple, yet weighted dark wood frames. The dark wood and the brushed nickel metals with the plexus glass all create a unique wall décor with a unique Asian flare.

Antique Asian furniture from almost the entire continent is fascinating, often with a blend of Asian design and European colonial influence. And in many countries, artisans are making new furniture out of recycled wood that originally adorned temples and houses.

Introduce a unique and beautiful element to your home décor this season by adding an Asian element – or two! It doesn’t have to take over your world but try a few subtle pieces; you’ll love it.

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Happy, Healthy,

Well-Adjusted Children – Easy, Right??

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e’ve all heard these quotes before, meant as good parenting advice, for raising happy, healthy, well-adjusted children….

“Pick your battles.”

“Set boundaries and stick to them.”

“Model good behavior.”

Great! Now how do you actually do that?!

The best way to work toward this is through communication, consistency and collaboration.

Communication: In a nutshell, we need to listen much more than we talk! A local psychologist told me that it only takes two empathic statements to get our kids to open up

to us. One gets their attention, “That’s a bummer!” and the second statement opens them to talking, “That must have made you mad!” Our kids really want to tell us what is going on in their lives, but sometimes they need someone to listen who isn’t going to judge or criticize. One of our basic needs is to be valued and in our society, it is sometimes hard to find people with no agenda or judgement.

Once our kids know that we are going to listen and that we value what they say, no matter how inconsequential we think it may be, we become their go-to people.

Consistency: Do what you say and say what you do. This is such a difficult parenting tool to

Counseling Corner conquer! Set your limits and stick to them. So many parent-child conflicts are repetitive, so you can probably anticipate how your “battle” may go down. The most difficult part of this is making statements that cannot be reinforced. Instead of engaging in their “please, please, please…come on…you never let me…” a good tactic is the broken-record; keep repeating a non-incendiary phrase instead of engaging in the argument. Some of my favorites include, “I love you too much to argue,” or “I don’t make decisions in the moment.”

At the end of the day, we cannot MAKE our kids do anything, but we can help them learn to make choices and accept consequences.

Collaboration: Instead of being the fixer, problem-solve with your children. Speak their language, even if it means texting, but don’t always think you have the best answer. By allowing them to find a solution, you are providing a message of worth and strength! Developing an ability to cope with disappointment and failure is pivotal in developing a happy, healthy, well-adjusted child, and as painful as that may be for a parent, it sets your child up for a lifetime of success!

by Jill H. Adams, M. Ed, CSC Marcus High School Counselor, Lewisville ISD

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Home Sold in AISD (Last 6 Months) Address

Sq Ft Total

Address

Acres

Price

Beds

Bath

Acres

Current Price

1009 Fincher Rd

1.000

$165,000

3300 Hornbeam Street

2,040

4

2/0

0.147

$195,000

1005 Fincher Rd

1.000

$165,000

3216 Tamarack Lane

2,947

4

3/0

0.155

$259,990

1001 Fincher Rd

1.000

$165.000

219 Sam Davis Road

1,816

3

2/1

2,030

$310,000

921 Fincher Rd

1.000

$165,000

1512 5th Street

3,746

5

4/0

N/A

$398,000

Lot 15 Prairie View Ct

2.500

$175,000

145 Birdcall Street

4,045

5

4/0

N/A

$436,909

8704 Albero Lane

5,600

5

5/2

1.113

$1,320,000

Lot 20 Prairie View Ct

2.500

$175,000

113 Timber Creek Court

2,688

3

2/1

0.236

$290,000

Lot 35 Johns Well Ct

2.500

$225,000

313 Country Lakes

2,819

5

2/1

N/A

$304,800

Lot 21 Johns Well Ct

2.500

$225,000

135 Crooked Cove

3,508

4

3/1

0.390

$346,290

937 Stonecrest

5.584

$350,000

308 Clear Cove

3,876

4

3/1

0.234

$370,000

Lot 9 Hickory Ridge Ct

5.000

$450,000

6312 Savannah Oak Trail

3,289

5

3/0

N/A

$435,866

500 Gibbons

8.790

$550,000

313 Boonesville Bend

3,813

5

4/1

0.230

$529,000

624 Fm 407

5.897

$568,000

10175 Fincher Road

4,657

4

4/1

2.592

$585,000

419 E Hickory Ridge Circle

4,922

5

4/1

2.500

$590,000

3212 Clubview Drive

4,658

4

3/2

0.470

$590,000

7960 Steeplechase Circle

3,538

4

3/1

1.000

$605,000

8205 Sawgrass Lane

4,079

4

3/1

0.437

$619,900

504 E Hickory Ridge Circle E

4,230

4

4/1

2.500

$635,000

205 Christina Court

4,115

4

3/1

1.030

$700,000

4805 Pine Valley Drive

5,100

4

4/1

1.682

$895,000

Residential Lots Sold in AISD (Last 6 Months) 3271 Old Justin Road

73.720

$1,670,000

0 Charyl Lynn Drive

N/A

$25,000

Lot11R Charyl Lynn Drive

0.713

$37,450

209 Boonesville Bend

0.250

$115,000

4908 Argyle Lane

2.414

$165,000

728 Johns Well Court

2.500

$206,000

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TBD Post Oak Road

2.524

$218,000

3216 Buckthrone Lane

1,562sqft

$1,600

5605 Masters Court

1.672

$250,000

3112 Stonecrop Trail

2,737sqft

$2,845

8505 Lighthouse Drive

2.232

$310,000

600 Old Justin Road

1,782sqft

$1,675

8100 Firestone Drive

N/A

$320,000

219 Sam Davis Road

2,364sqft

$2,450

00 E Hickory Hill Road E

7.260

$535,000

5605 Southern Hills Ct

5,754sqft

$5,000

00 Sam Davis Road

13.232

$900,000

3 Groves Circle

9,916sqft

$10,000

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