Argyle Living Magazine April 2018

APRIL 20 - MAY 18, 2018

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GURU Dr. PETER LAN MAN CAVE Must Haves

Promoting Growth

& Education

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Writer & Editor Steve Gamel

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What Can I Say?

I Have Many Offices to Write In

M

y wife has been getting on to me lately for bringing my work into the bedroom. It’s not an every

night thing, but at least a few nights a

week I am turning my laptop on, propping a few pillows up against the headboard, and typing away on my writing projects.

For me, it’s perfect because the house is quiet and sitting up in bed while typing helps me relax.

• Coffee shops • The library

• Our backyard

• Our bedroom

• A waiting room

• Our living room • A fast food joint • My car

I’m sure there are more places I’m not thinking of, but you get the point. It

beats sitting at the same desk every day

For my wife, it’s aggravating.

staring out the same window searching

I can’t blame her. Having to listen to

for inspiration. And I’m not the only writer

you’re trying to sleep is annoying. Not

creative comfort.

the tap, tap, tap on the keyboard when

who seeks out different sanctuaries for

to mention, I spent a decent amount of

I read once that Sir Walter Scott crafted his

money buying furniture for my office

downstairs. My wife even prettied up the

space to make it more inviting rather than

looking like some boring man cave I crawl into to write my next masterpiece.

writers need a change of scenery every so

often to gain a fresh perspective and keep those creative juices flowing. I like to think Some of my favorites include:

Angelou was known for writing in hotel rooms.

I am no Sir Walter Scott or Maya Angelou, but I prefer unusual writing settings, too.

That’s just it, though. I’m a writer, and

I have many offices at my disposal.

epic poem, Marmion, on horseback. Maya

Unfortunately for me, the bedroom may be off limits.

We hope you enjoy reading this month’s magazine. If you’ve got a story you’d like to see, send me an email at steve@murray-media.com.

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reflect the opinion of the publisher. Argyle Living is not responsible for omissions or

information that has been misrepresented to the magazine. Advertisers and its

agencies assume all liability for advertising content. No part of this publication may

be reproduced or transmitted without the permission in writing from the publisher. © 2018 Murray Media Group

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Sincerely, Steve Gamel Writer & Editor steve@murray-media.com

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

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On the Cover is: Donna Moss HGTV Designer and Dr. Peter Lan owner of Vanilla Family Dentistry

EDITORS PICK:

FEATURED:

THE SMILE GURU DR. PETER LAN ASK THE EXPERTS

ARTICLES

14 Edit This with Steve Gamel

08 Top 10 Gadgets For Men

22 Pest Control with Mosquito Joe

18 Foodie Friday: Barley & Board

28 Dentistry with Country Lakes

24 Inside Community

Family Dental 32 Gardening with Complete Solutions

25 Inside Education 26 The Must-Haves for Your Man Cave 35 Peanut Introduction to Infants

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS 16

ML Group: A Love for Teamwork

30 Jay Marks Real Estate

12 Promoting Growth & Education

THIS MONTH:

We’re focusing on man caves.

You think you have the perfect man cave?

Look for the icon to read the must have’s for men today.

36 New Staff. New Team.

Same Championship Finish.

PHOTOS FROM ARGYLE

38 Police Chief Tom Tackett

32 You Submit We Print

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Man Cave Article

Top 10 Gadgets

FOR MEN

2018

1. Fitbit Charge 2 The Fitbit Charge 2 is an economical option for fitness buffs. The sleek, slim style of the device features an easy-toread display that monitors your heart-rate and other activities throughout the day.

2. Logitech Tunable Gaming Mouse Gaming enthusiasts will love the Tunable Gaming Mouse

by Logitech. The device has balance/weight adjustments, DPI shifting, surface tuning calibration plus 11 buttons that are easily programmed to fit the needs of gameplay.

In

by Madison Reid

Y

ou might be looking for the perfect gift for Father’s Day, an anniversary or a birthday. In any case, there is a variety of must have options introduced in 2018 that appeal to men having many different interests. You are bound to find the perfect gadget for the man who has everything.

3. Logitech Harmony Home Control The Logitech Harmony Home Control is the 2018 must have gadget for electronic tech enthusiasts. Along with being able to control the systems in your entertainment center, the Logitech also links with other electronic devices to control thermostats, lighting and more than 200,000 devices.

4. Rif6 Cube Convert a mobile phone into a projector that produces an impressive 120-inch display. You simply link your smartphone to the cube and watch Netflix movies or YouTube videos.

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6. Life Straw The pocket-sized water filter ensures that outdoor recreation participants always have safe drinking water at their disposal. The device filters up to 1,000 liters of water and weighs a mere two ounces, which makes it easily portable.

photos courtesy of Amazon.com, Kegworks.com, Rif6.com, Bluesmart, Fitbit.com, Lifestraw.com

5. Sidebar Liquor Dispenser The Sidebar Liquor Dispenser is perfect for dispensing up to six different liquor or drink mix bottles to make your favorite cocktails.

Each button also easily customizes to dispense the precise amount of liquid.

7. Utility Wagon The Mac Sports Folding wagon quickly folds to a mere eight inches in height, which makes it easily portable. The heavy duty frame handles loads of up to 150 pounds and the fabric is washable.

8. Divoom Voombox Whether outside enjoying a cold brew, entertaining friends or on a camping trip, the Divoom Voombox wireless speakers allow you to link your mobile devices to play your favorite music lists.

9. Bluesmart Luggage The internal GPS system tracks the piece to each destination using a mobile app. A built-in power pack also enables users to charge mobile devices. There is a special place to hold a laptop and an abundance of storage inside.

10. Jabra Elite Sport earphones The Jabra Elite Sport wireless pieces provide comfortable freedom, offer exceptional sound quality and stay in place.

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Promoting

GROWTH & EDUCATION

by Steve Gamel

I

f you were curious just how much of a role the Argyle ISD Education Foundation has in helping promote education and growth within the school district, look no further than everything you see around you.

Since 2003, the Foundation, which

demands of the district are growing, and

community, and neighborhood

trying to be present and engaged.”

is comprised of nearly 20 business, volunteers, has contributed more than

$1.2 million to Argyle ISD to support and offset expenses for teacher innovation, programming grants, and scholarships that continue to make

Argyle the No. 1 place to

work, live, play, and send your kids to school.

And that’s the tip of

the iceberg. The town

hasn’t reached its target growth rate yet, which means so many new

families moving to the

area still don’t know about much more can be done if more people join forces.

“Argyle is a district of excellence, and the

assumption is that they

always have money to do all the things necessary

to maintain that level of excellence,” said

board president Joelle Zavzavadjian. “The

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Many school districts across the state – including right here in Denton County

– are supported in various ways by their

own non-profit education

“We don’t raise money and sit on it,” board member Josh Westrom said. “We raise the money and then write checks to help support the school and its programs...”

the Foundation and how

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that’s a great problem to have. We’re just

foundations. Argyle has

relied on its Foundation

heavily to solicit, manage, and distribute funds used

to enhance the educational experience of the students at Argyle ISD not already

fundraisers include everything from back to school events in the fall to online giving campaigns and their wildly-popular annual gala. This year’s gala was held on April 14 at Robson Ranch. Check next month’s magazine for pictures and reactions.

Incidentally, last year’s gala raised just under $200,000.

“We don’t raise money and sit on it,” board member Josh Westrom said. “We raise the money and then write checks to help support the school and its programs like library improvements, facility upgrades, and teacher salaries. If parents hear that their kids really like a particular course, a

funded by the district.

lot of credit goes toward the education

alone, the Foundation

The key for the future of the school district

Over the last three years has contributed more

than $450,000 toward

teacher positions and new classroom programs and

initiatives for students such

as computer programming and STEM.

They generate those

financial resources in

a variety of ways, including grants, donations, and fundraisers. The

foundation for keeping those going.” is to continue managing that growth and constantly find innovative ways to support the school district, Westrom and Zavzavadjian added.

“We’ve donated a lot, which is a great feeling. But we always need more,” Westrom said. “As the district grows, our donor base should grow with it. This is an opportunity for everyone to participate in helping Argyle be the best it can be.”

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Ask The Expert: Edit This

Gamel Funny Farm (Vol. 4)

W

elcome everyone to the fourth installment of the Gamel Funny Farm Blog. What you'll

find below are random conversations

and hilarious moments I've had with my

family over the last few months. Our boys, Christian (10) and Jackson (6) are witty

and have amazing comedic timing. On

top of that, my wife, Leslie, and I are 10 percent normal and 90 percent goofy.

When you add it all up, you have the

Leslie: (as she types up an email) "Steve, can you spell 'immediately' for me?"

Me: "Why don't we try and spell it

together? How do you think it's spelled?"

Leslie: "I'll just say 'right away.'"

Jackson: "Daddy, let's play like we live in

a castle. We can name [our dog] Roxy the royal mutt."

Daddy: "OK. So Daddy is the King,

Gamel Funny Farm.

Mommy is the Queen, you want to be

You can probably imagine that as a writer,

the Prince."

I am never at a loss for inspiration thanks to these goofballs. I hope you enjoy this latest installment.

Lord Jackson, and I guess Christian is Christian: "Uggh. A Prince?"

Daddy: "The Prince is the heir to the

Me: (balancing the checkbook) "What's this random $4 withdrawal?"

Leslie: "Oh, it was so I didn't have to use the debit card at that random concession stand."

throne, silly!"

Christian: "Hey, I'm not AIR."

Leslie: "Would you really have wanted me

CALLED THAT!!!!!"

Christian: "How did I do that?!?!?!"

Christian: “Did you know one time after

you beat me in Mortal Kombat that I got so mad I went and hid in Jackson’s closet?”

Me: “What? I didn’t know that, but I’m

really sorry. That’s why I don’t like playing against you in video games. I don’t want to hurt your feelings.”

Christian: “It’s OK. I just didn’t know what losing was.”

Christian: “Whatever! So, you wanna play

Daddy: "Oh, Lord."

Jackson: "Sign up for Credit Karma.

Christian: (during the World Series)

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Me: "IT'S GONE!!!! YOU

Mommy: "My King. He clearly doesn't

Jackson: "What?

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(Two seconds later, Springer hits a homer)

Me: “Well, now you do!”

to use credit?"

It's free."

Me: "We definitely need it."

Daddy: "Seriously?" know what heir means."

Me: (eye roll).

hit a home run right now?"

"Wouldn't it be great if [George] Springer

me in MLB The Show?”

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Business Spotlight

A LOVE for Teamwork and Design:

A

ML Group Is Your Local Architect

sk Mike Love when he knew what he wanted to do for a living and he’ll take you back to when he

was a little boy sitting in his parent’s living room. In those days, Love could be found

in front of the television with his Big Chief Tablet of sketch paper in one hand and a pencil in the other.

Texas A&M but skipped out on a slamdunk degree in architectural design

to focus on what he called “real world

experience” working for various firms in

Houston and Dallas. He was exposed to all forms of architecture and became a go-to designer before starting his firm, the ML Group, Inc., 30 years ago.

“I played a lot of football

and basketball, but in my

downtime, I was sketching

and drawing,” Mike said with

nostalgia in his eyes. “I loved to draw. I can’t tell you how

or why, but it was really easy for me.”

by Steve Gamel

Even with all that success,

“...People say what are you known for?

We’re known for making clients happy.

That’s it.”

none of it would have

happened without the right people around him.

“I’m a part of this, but you have to meet the right people in your career.

There are so many great

There are a million stories we could tell

people around me who make this

written with architectural lettering to

sight of that. People and relationships –

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happen,” Mike said. “I never want to lose that’s what we are about.”

ML Group will celebrate its 30th year in August and features one of the more gifted teams of architects, designers, and project managers you’ll find in your backyard. Located in the heart of Flower Mound, Love’s agency plans for the way you live and is one of the premier residential and commercial design firms, with relationships that include volume builders Lennar Corporation and MHI, Inc. The firm is proficient in custom home design and has positioned itself to handle the entire home design process, from initial concept and design to interior space planning and final document completion.

Their reputation for creativity, experience, attention to detail, and sensitivity to economics and environmental issues consistently delivers results.

“Here we are, this hard-working and laidback company in Flower Mound, and it’s been 30 years,” Love said. “We’ve seen a lot going from the days where you drew everything by hand on a drafting board to today’s way of doing things. I hired a lot of great people to make it all work. People say what are you known for? We’re known for making clients happy. That’s it.”

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Foodie Friday: Barley & Board

Barley &

BOARD

F

or years, everyone has been telling us we must feature Barley & Board on Denton Square here on Foodie Friday DFW. We are happy to announce that this week is your week, Barley & Board fans! (Also, thank you for the recommendation because our lives have now been changed for the infinitely better after having visited there.)

Barley & Board is located in the old Lacy

munchies like their signature bread and

Hotel on the Square. When they were

butter pickles, roasted nuts, pickled

refurbishing the building for Barley &

mustard seeds, and candied apricots.

Board, the original brick interior walls

I love cheese boards and this one was

were carefully excavated and brought

definitely the mother of all cheese boards!

back to life to help tell the story of

We also got to try out their incredible

Denton’s past. Everything inside of the restaurant is handmade by specialized artisans - from the furniture to the decor and even the plates your food comes served on!

The way they see it, there’s a little bit of love in everything

I love cheese boards and this one was definitely the mother of all cheese boards!

at Barley & Board - and

B&B Burger, which has been named the Best Burger by D Magazine two years running.

And after eating this guy, we can see why!

You can enjoy their Lunch menu Monday through Friday from 11:00am-3:00pm and on Saturdays and Sundays they serve a special

that includes their menu! Barley & Board

Brunch menu from 10:00am-2:00pm. We

houses a purely from-scratch kitchen,

know we’ll definitely be headed back to

from the sauces to the cured meats.

Barley & Board soon.

Their New-American menu takes classic, traditional, homestyle foods and gives

Hopefully, we’ll see you there!

940.566.3900 www.barleyandboard.com 100 West Oak St., Denton, TX 76201

them a unique twist with an emphasis on creativity and warmth.

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The

Smile

GURU Dr. PETER LAN

by Steve Gamel

photo courtesy of Vanilla Family Dentistry

“What can I say? He saved my smile,” Mrs. Moss said.

“He’s my rock.”

940.387.2273 www.vanillafamilydentistry.com 3969 Teasley Lane, Suite 1500 Denton, TX 76210

The National Dental Practice-Based Research Network

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I

t was a typical Monday afternoon, and Dr. Peter Lan D.D.S. found himself sitting patiently in his office answering a myriad

of questions for an article on him and his practice. As the proud owner of Vanilla Family Dentistry in Denton, Lan, a soft-

spoken and self-professed perfectionist, had a lot to say, and he handled that

interview with grace and confidence. photography by Your Candid Memories (yourcandidmemories.com)

Yet as the interview was nearing its end,

Lan knew there was still a crucial piece of the story that hadn’t been told yet.

A few minutes later, Lan began grinning from ear to ear as

one of his patients,

Donna Moss, finally came walking into

his office. He quickly

of patients, including those right here in

with each client, and because he stays

to any other dentist office.

in dentistry, he can provide alternative

Denton County, who can’t imagine going “It’s like my hairdresser. I follow him

options for patients who come in fearful

said with a laugh. “When you develop a

tooth extraction are the only options.

around no matter where he’s at,” Moss

relationship with a dentist like I have with Dr. Lan, you’ll go wherever he’s at. It’s a relationship. He wants his clients to be

happy, and he’s not going to be satisfied

until you’re totally happy. That’s what sold me on him.”

Vanilla Family Dentistry is located in the Lakewood Square shopping center

photo courtesy of Vanilla Family Dentistry

on Teasley Lane in

Denton. Lan treats patients ages six

gave up the seat

months through 90

behind his desk –

while focusing on

signifying that Moss

general and cosmetic

was the real star of

dentistry such as

the interview.

crowns, veneers,

and root canals to

“What can I say?

implant restorations,

He saved my smile,”

Invisalign, wisdom

Mrs. Moss said.

teeth extraction, laser

“He’s my rock.”

whitening, and full-

Lan, who moved from

mouth rehabilitation.

China to America

with his family when he was nine years

DonnaMossDesigns.com

old, stood by the

doorway blushing like that small boy from

many years ago as Moss spent the next 15

to 20 minutes crediting her favorite dentist for saving not only her smile but also

her career. Moss is a renowned interior

decorator and designer, and the host of

HGTV’s Donna Decorates Dallas. She also has a new show called Bling It On airing

this summer on The Design Network. Her smile and charm can brighten any room, yet she has quietly battled behind the

scenes through numerous and complex

procedures to combat what she referred to as hereditary tooth decay.

Moss happily travels nearly two hours

from her home in Arlington – just to see

Dr. Lan. She represents a growing number

up to date on the latest advancements

Dr. Lan graduated

from the University at Buffalo School

of Dental Medicine

and averages roughly 30 to 40 hours of continuing education each year. To put

that into proper perspective, Texas only

requires 12 hours per year of continued education to maintain a dentistry

license. That broad knowledge of dental specialties allowed him to complete a

fellowship with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

He was also voted by his peers as the Best Dentist in Dallas by D Magazine in 2017.

But as Moss said, at the heart of all that education and dedication to his craft is

that invasive actions such as surgery or “Since my mother is a doctor, I often have conversations with her when I am stressed out about certain clinical situations,” Dr. Lan said. “She understands and supports me, and the pearl of wisdom she gave me is to definitely treat all patients well and make my work as close to ideal as possible, but also learn to relax a little.”

Dr. Lan added, “I give my patients options. If it’s something that I know they need, I will tell them. I explain the pros and cons to everything, and ultimately do what’s best for them.”

That includes referring his patients to local specialists if the situation calls for it.

Donna Moss is a perfect example of that, as she has worked with Dr. Lan and an oral surgeon multiple times throughout the years.

“I’m very proud and particular about my work. It’s craftsmanship, and at the end of the day, it’s the patient’s needs that matter more to me than anything. So I want to make their visit as special as possible,” Lan said. “I”m so blessed that I get to wake up every day and say to myself, ‘Wow, I get to practice dentistry.’ I enjoy this a lot.”

For loyal patients like Moss, that commitment to a craft speaks volumes for Dr. Lan. She recalled how she went to 10 or 12 different dentists and specialists as she was searching for the right person.

a man who believes in comprehensive

“I’ll be a life-long client,” she said. “The

environment. Lan develops relationships

coming back. He’s my smile guru.”

dental care in a compassionate

trust I have with him is a big reason I keep

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Ask The Expert: Pest Control

Helpful Tips on MOSQUITO CONTROL S

pring is upon us, and it’s finally time to start enjoying the beautiful weather outside. With temperatures rising that also means mosquito breeding season has begun. Once temperatures start reaching 50 degrees or more mosquitoes begin breeding.

The reason they come back each year is that their eggs can survive freezing temperatures and can live up to 5 years. The eggs remain dormant and become active when water is present. Mosquitoes lay up to 300 eggs, can breed in less than a capful of water and typically take 4 to 7 days to become full biting adults. Mosquitoes can breed several times within a couple of months. As the pattern continues and warmer weather sets in, mosquitoes multiply very quickly. Homeowners can help reduce the population of Mosquitoes by doing the following:

Empty out water sources such as bird baths

Ensure gutters and french drains are free flowing and not clogged with leaf litter from the winter

Turn off sprinkler systems during heavy periods of rain to prevent overwatering

Fill in low lying spots in the lawn that accumulate water

Pick up kids toys left in the yard

Keep lids on trash cans and turn over wheelbarrows and lawn equipment left outside

This may seem time intensive, but is key to prevention and can make huge differences in your outdoor enjoyment.

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by Lee & Hollie Woodham, of Mosquito Joe Northwest DFW

northwestdfw.mosquitojoe.com

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INSIDE COMMUNITY

SPEED LIMIT CHANGE

A warning to all speed demons in Argyle. TxDOT has initiated a speed limit change on

HWY 377 in Argyle. The section of highway that goes through town, zoned 50mph, has been increased to 55mph. The 60mph zones on the north and south end of town have also been changed to 55mph. So be sure to keep an eye out for the signs, no need to get a ticket from Argyle’s Boys in Blue. photo courtesy of the Argyle Police Department Facebook Page

ARGYLE DERBY DAY It’s time to pull out the big floral hats! This year will be the First Annual Argyle Derby Day.

This family friendly event will include food, games, a live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby and live music. The ribbon cutting of the Argyle Park will also take place at this event.

Argyle Derby Day is on Saturday, May 5th from 10am - 7pm at Argyle Park.

135 Crawford Rd., Argyle, TX 76226.

LIVE STREAMING FARMERS MARKET The Town of Argyle is now offering live streaming and

The Bartonville Town Center Farmers Market will be open every

archived viewing of Town Council and Planning and Zoning

Wednesday & Saturday from 8am to sell out, starting in May

meetings. Viewers can watch a live stream of the meetings or

until October. The Farmer’s Market offers locally grown fruits and

watch archived videos within hours after the meeting. Users can view from their computer or mobile device. Now you can stay informed from the comfort of your home.

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vegetables, fresh bread, honey and more. For more information call 940.241.3030 or visit www.BartonvilleTC.com

INSIDE EDUCATION MURDER MYSTERY DINNER The Argyle High School Theatre Department Presents - “Murder at the Pie Auction” a Murder Mystery Dinner. The dinner will take place for one night only, on Saturday, April 28th from 7-9 pm at the Denton Country Club. Tickets are $60 per person and can be purchased ahead of time through eventbrite.

ARGYLE ARCHERY

Congratulations to the Argyle Archery Elementary, Middle School and High School Teams! They had an amazing time competing at the NASP State Tournament in Belton. The program had 1 team in each division; Elementary, Middle and High School qualify to compete at the national level! Congratulations Argyle Archery! photo courtesy of AISD PR & Communications

ARGYLE ISD

EVENTS Prom at

the Marriott Solana April 21st,

8 – 11:55 pm Powder Puff Game at the Argyle

High School Stadium

April 25th, 3 - 5:00 pm

Daddy Daughter Dance at the MS Cafeteria

May 4th, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN

UIL ACADEMIC MEET

AISD DISTRICT SPONSOR

Argyle HS won the District UIL Academic Meet with a total of 728 points. With nine 1st place teams, one 2nd place team, and students placing in nearly every individual event, AHS currently has qualified 48 students for regional competition with more possible pending wild card determination.

Congratulations to all of the coaches and students. photo courtesy of Andrew Fritz.

Argyle ISD wants to say “Thank You” to Mathnasium of Denton for being the district sponsor for the year. Mathnasium of Denton is an amazing center that helps students reach their math goals. Pictured is owner Beena Momin, on the left and Ryan Jimenez, Assistant Center Director, on the right. photo courtesy of the AISD Facebook Page

EVENTS Varsity Softball vs Parish Episcopal School April 23rd 5:00 pm

First Grade Field Trip to Dallas World Aquarium May 1st Yearbook Signing Party May 15th, 8:30 am - 3:45 pm

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Man Cave Article

The Must-Haves for Your

MAN CAVE

by Steve Gamel

W

hether you prefer to call it a media room, den, mantuary, or man cave, every guy out there dreams of having one. They are great for watching sports, playing a game of pool with the guys, or sitting down to watch a movie on your very own big screen. They come in all shapes and sizes, and the benefits are truly endless.

So if you have a man cave, or you’re looking at purchasing a home that has one, what are the necessary items all man caves need?

Well, that list can get pretty long. But here are just a few of the tamer items we came up with.

PlayStation and XBox offer so much more while doubling as a Blu-ray player as well

as allowing you to watch Netflix, YouTube, and even live television.

A sign that says, “You are entering the man cave” This may seem like a very small detail, but for a guy, what says “I’ve officially marked

Multi-function recliner

my territory” better than a sign that says exactly what their space is designed to be? How manteresting! Outsiders beware because anything is possible inside the man cave.

Memorabilia for the walls Dress up those walls and wow your guests with posters of Oscar-winning films, framed autographed jerseys, a Fathead or two, bobbleheads, custom display cases, and even shelves to display your prized GI Joe figures from when you were a kid.

Again, there are endless possibilities.

Big screen with surround sound speakers

What man cave is complete without a state-of-the-art recliner that puts

everything at your fingertips? Control

the lights in the room, the television, give yourself a complimentary massage, and even have plenty of space to hold a few

drinks and your popcorn. After all, the best part of a man cave is being able to be as lazy as possible.

It’s not a TRUE man cave if you don’t have a giant screen that could make even Jerry Jones proud. Even if sports aren’t

PlayStation or XBox gaming systems

your thing, the big screen coupled with

Depending on your age, you may be grown up just enough not to be interested in playing video games anymore.

But these days, gaming systems like

surround sound speakers mounted in strategic spots throughout the room give you that instant theater-quality experience.

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A wet bar and fridge Why not go full-bore with a wet bar and

mini fridge? After all, you’re going to need plenty of space to make drinks and house

all your cold items while hosting parties or watching the big game.

Dartboard Granted, it’s probably not a great idea to have a regularly-used dart board in your man cave if it’s inside your house. But

many man caves are right in the comfort

of your garage, which is perfect for one of these traditional must-haves.

Giant, comfy couch, barstools, and bean bags This sort of goes without saying, right?

Unless you are a minimalist who prefers to sit on the ground (no judgment), where is

everyone going to sit? There are plenty of options to suit every man child’s needs.

Custom light fixtures Let there be light! Put the true finishing touches on your man cave with custom light fixtures that speak to your style.

Maybe have a light fixture made completely out of beer bottles or oldschool football helmets. The possibilities are endless, guys.

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Ask The Expert: Dentistry

An Obvious Observation of

MEN’S ORAL HEALTH

O

ften we find ourselves discussing certain matters or hearing particular statements that are

so blatantly obvious we simply do not

question their legitimacy. I recently ran

•

obvious facts were proven true such as: pigs really do love mud (they lack sweat glands).

In this Men’s Health Issue, I would like to

his teeth after every meal (20.5%

compared with 28.7% for women).

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across an article that discussed how through scientific methods, certain

The average man is less likely to brush

The average man is less likely to brush his teeth twice a day (49% compared with 56.8% for women).

•

Men are more likely to have

untreated dental decay than

women (29% compared with 25% What does this mean for the general

likely to carry out proper medical care,

that overall oral health for many men is

even when it comes to their oral health.

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The good news is the solution to this enigma is just as obvious: create good oral health habits. Men should brush their teeth twice day with a fluoride toothpaste and a soft toothbrush replaced every three months. Flossing should be a daily habit, and take a cue from the girls and visit your dentist!

for women, age 35-44).

discuss another obvious phenomenon

authenticated by statistics: men are less

of gum disease, and with the high rate of periodontal disease within the general population, chronic untreated periodontal disease can go unnoticed leading to ultimate tooth loss. Neglectful dental care can also lead to more complicated treatment like root canal therapy or tooth extractions. Other poor habits left unchecked can put men at risk of oral cancer, as well.

male population? The obvious answer is at risk. Men have an overall greater risk

by Dr. Matt who is the owner of Country Lakes Family Dental CountryLakesDental.com

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Selling and/or purchasing a home is one of the most important financial decisions anyone will make in their lifetime and it is also typically very emotional.

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Jay grew up learning about the importance of customer service and entrepreneurship from his parents and grandparents, who owned and operated gas stations in Northern Oklahoma. And that entrepreneurial spirit has followed him throughout his life.

At a young age, Jay joined the United States Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division, which is where he continued to learn the importance of dedication, leadership and persistence.

In 1993, he began his career in real estate and has helped thousands of families over the last 25 years buy, sell, and invest in real estate.

His boutique brokerage in Flower Mound consists of five team members who are all highly-skilled and trained in their various roles.

Jay and his team are also highly active in the local community, featuring local restaurants in their weekly Foodie Friday DFW reviews (see page 18 to read his latest review) for the last four years and local nonprofits in their new monthly Denton County Giving features.

“As a small business owner, I know how important it is to have the support of other small business owners. I love that

I get to call attention to these local businesses and nonprofits that deserve to be in the spotlight.

Does it help my business?

Sure. But more than that, it helps me feel like I’m giving back to our community by helping others enjoy success.”

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Ask The Expert: Gardening

The Secret to

GREEN GRASS

and weather conditions should be taken into account. If you have not done so NOW is the time to get the irrigation

system on and evaluated. Broken pipes,

busted heads and/or clogged nozzles can all lead to under or over watering. Either direction will have a negative result on

T

emperatures are enjoyably, things are starting to green up, and allergy

season is in full effect......must be Spring.

This is one of the most transitional times of the year here in North Texas and can keep you pretty busy if your trying to keep up

with things on the property around your

home. We are going to highlight some key points when it comes to your grassy areas.

As the weather begins to change so should the aesthetics around your

property. One of the most noticeable is the grass starting to come out of

dormancy and turn green. To help ensure

you get a healthy lawn this year check out our “TOP 3”

Photos were submitted by area residents. If you’d like to submit your photos for publication or if you have any questions please email us at artwork@murray-media.com.

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1-Aeration With our terrible north Texas soils ensure that you aerate every third year at a minimum. Not doing so will allow the soil to get hard, cutting off the amount of nutrients and oxygen resulting in your grass thinning and dying out. If you can’t remember or are new to the property, the quickest way to tell if it’s time to aerate is by sticking a knife down into the ground.

If it stops 1.5-2.5” down then call your grass guy, if it goes further then your probably good for another year.

2-Watering A good rule of thumb is to ensure your grassy areas get on average 1 inch of

your yard space.

3-Fertilization

Another way to ensure your grass is thick and healthy this season is to establish a fertilization schedule and stick to it.

Being consistent with this CAN offer

immediate results BUT more often will

take a few treatments before you really see improvements. Being realistic with

your goals and paying more for quality

products are two things to keep in mind.

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PEANUT

Infants INTRODUCTION to

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he number of infants and children developing peanut allergy continues to grow. Peanut allergy in the United States has tripled over the past 10-15 years; therefore, it is very important to understand the current recommendations on how to prevent this allergy.

Despite early thinking that avoiding peanuts during infancy and at young ages would prevent peanut allergy later on, more recent thinking has focused on introduction during infancy. The success of this strategy was recently confirmed in the 2015 study Learning Early about Peanut Allergy (LEAP). Based on the findings in this study, specific recommendations for peanut allergy prevention were developed by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID).

The latest update on recommendations is based on specific risks related to presence of other chronic illnesses and/or food allergies.

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Introducing Peanuts Based on Specific Risk: 1. Children with Severe Eczema and/ or Egg Allergy: Introduce peanuts containing foods as early as age 4-6 months after the introduction of other solid foods AND after consideration of peanut-specific allergy testing.

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3. No Eczema or Food Allergy:

Introduce peanut containing foods together with solids foods and in

accordance with family preferences and cultural practices.

Best Practice for Introducing Peanut at Home:

• Peanuts should NOT be the first solid food introduced.

• Only introduce peanuts to an infant

that is healthy without acute illness or upper respiratory infection.

• Introduce these peanut-containing

food in the home setting (i.e not at a restaurant school or daycare)

• Give a small portion and wait 10

• Do not give peanut butter directly from a spoon or whole peanuts to

children younger than 5 years of age as this poses a choking hazard.

• Infants at high risk (#1 above)—

should consume approximately 6-7 grams of peanut protein per week

divided over 3 or more feedings. This recommendation is based on the

actual studied amount given in the

LEAP study. It is not currently known if increased or decreased amounts would have similar outcomes.

• With regard to the other 2 risk

categories above of mild to moderate eczema or no eczema or food

allergies these infants may consume any amount that the family wishes

without otherwise associated risks.

Results from the landmark LEAP study, published February 2015 in the New

England Journal of Medicine, showed that infants with severe eczema, egg allergy,

or both who regularly consumed peanutcontaining foods in infancy through age 5 years were 81% less likely to develop

peanut allergy than infants who avoided exposure to peanuts in their diets.

Obviously, there are more studies needed

and work to be done in the field of Allergy and Immunology and the prevention

of food allergies, eczema, asthma, etc.;

however, the LEAP study demonstrates

very promising and exciting results. It is important as a provider and caregiver to be aware of the latest studies and guidelines in advancing medicine.

minutes before gradually giving the

For more information and summaries go

for observation after introduction.

and talk with your pediatrician.

remainder of a serving and allow time

to: bit.ly/NIAID-food-allergy-guidelines

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 Lantana Pediatrics, Dr. Butler and/or Melanie Bitzer, CPNP or to schedule an appointment with one of these providers, call the office at 940.455.7200.

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CHAMPIONS

by Steve Gamel

W

hen Skip Townsend and wife, Sammye, retired after the Argyle girls basketball

Veterans Memorial. Sydney Standifer led the way with 22 points and four assists and was named the state tournament MVP. Combined with Gabby Standifer and Rhyle McKinney, that trio combined to score 56 of Argyle’s 60 points.

team won its third straight Class 4A title last year, it ushered in a new era for the

program. Not only were the Lady Eagles looking for a new coach, but graduation

Gabby Standifer scored 14 points, and McKinney added 20 points and six rebounds.

hit the roster extremely hard.

For many, it appeared Argyle’s dominance in the sport might be over for a while as they rebuilt.

Enter new coach Chance Westmoreland

and a fired up new cast of characters, who clearly had other ideas for Argyle’s future.

were all off to bigger and better things

a tough nut to crack, but they went on

having to make up the rest of the lineup

Not only were the Lady Eagles (35-7) still to win their fourth straight state title on March 3.

“I think everyone is still on Cloud Nine,” Westmoreland said of his team’s 60-41

win over San Antonio Veterans Memorial at the Alamodome in San Antonio. “You

have to think about how hard these girls

have worked; they put in a lot of time even outside of practice time. It’s very gratifying to look back on this season.”

Westmoreland took over the program

during the offseason but was certainly no stranger to success as he had won two

state titles at Brock High School. But he

appeared to have quite the uphill climb

with just two returning starters in Gabby Standifer and Brooklyn Carl.

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in college. That left Westmoreland with with former JV players and bit players from last year’s squad who rarely saw the court.

In fact, one starter, Sydney Standifer, was a freshman.

All the Lady Eagles

did was rattle off an impressive regular season that saw

them rack up 28 wins and repeat

as the District 9-4A champions before picking up playoff

“If I had been hired and we had a bunch of starters back, winning another state title still would have been special. But for us to implement JV kids and kids who didn’t play last year makes it even better,” Westmoreland said. “It was a new staff and a new team. We weren’t as big as before, so we had to get creative with what we were doing, and everyone bought into their roles.”

The best part is that Argyle is set up for future success now that they’ll face the opposite of last offseason with the bulk of its lineup returning for next year.

“ You have to think about how hard these girls have worked; they put in a lot of time even outside of practice time.”

wins over Dallas Carter, Aubrey, Dallas Lincoln,

Gilmer, and Sanger en route to the state tournament.

After beating Houston Wheatley in

the state semifinals, Argyle dominated

“The thing that impresses me the most is these girls went out and took advantage of their opportunity to win a state title this season,” Westmoreland said. “It’s not easy to do that, and you never know what will happen each year. We are going to try and keep winning, though.”

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Police Chief Tom Tackett

EAGER FOR NEXT STEP After a Storied Career

by Steve Gamel

W

hen Tom Tackett first came to Argyle to work for the police

department, he didn’t plan on sticking around very long.

this community for the last 25 years, and

the designation of a Texas Police Chief’s

We wish him and his family the best as he

Agency in 2013. The department was

we are forever grateful for his dedication. begins the next chapter in his life. Chief

The year was 1992 and Tackett, fresh

out of college and a reserve officer at

the time, figured he’d gain some quality experience and move on to a different

part of the Metroplex in two or three years.

But it didn’t take him long to figure out

everything he ever needed was right there in Argyle.

“There wasn’t a single red light in

Association Foundation Recognized

recognized again in 2017. In becoming

Tackett leaves a legacy of professionalism

the town’s longest-tenured employee,

that will help guide the department well

Tackett said he worked with six mayors

into the future.”

and nine town managers.

Jones announced on April 13th that

“We accomplished a lot of great things

new police chief. Cottle has been with the

people who were truly dedicated,” Tackett

Temple Cottle has been named the town’s

over the years, and I got to work with

Argyle’s Police Department since 1998.

said. “I loved every minute of it.” Tackett

Tackett joked that he wasn’t sure what that

next chapter is going to be, but he’s going

added in the town’s website release.

“It has been my distinct honor and

to enjoy figuring it out.

privilege to both live and work in this

and eventually became Police Chief

“I’m not leaving the community. There

spent more than half of my life at the

There are a lot of reasons to stay. It’s an

“It just felt like the right time to step away

town when I came here,” laughed

Tackett, who rose through the ranks

are a lot of reasons to stay,” Tackett said.

amazing community.”

and do something else. I’ve

That’s what made last month so difficult.

Tackett, 50, announced his resignation

after more than 25 years of service. Not

tenured employee to serve the town in its

began his career as a reserve

was announced by Town Manager Matt

transitioned to a part-time

the town’s website, Tackett

55-year history. Tackett’s decision to retire

officer in April 1992 and

Jones on March 22.

police officer two years later.

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said. “This place we call

Argyle is special and will

with so many great people.”

serve in Argyle, but he is also the longest-

gratitude for his service and tenure here

of life being written,” Tackett

grow while working closely

According to the release on

in saying we owe Chief Tackett our utmost

forward to the next chapter

had fun watching this town

only is Tackett the most tenured Chief to

“I know I speak for the entire organization

Argyle Police Department, and I look

He rose through the ranks as a full-time

officer, sergeant, and lieutenant before becoming Chief on April 26, 2000.

During his tenure as police chief, Tackett led the police department to receive

remain near and dear to my heart, and I will continue to

seek out new ways to serve

our community. I want all of

the citizens to know that the Argyle Police Department is made up of the finest men

and women I have ever had

the pleasure of working with. Know that

as you go about your daily business and

even as you sleep, they always stand ready in the gap to protect and serve you.

Stay safe.”

photo courtesy of the city of Argyle, www.argyletx.com

in 2000. “But the town grew on me.

community over the last 25 years. I’ve