Argyle Living Magazine July 2018

JULY 20, 2018 - AUGUST 17, 2018

HOW TO STAY

ON TRACK

TO GO BACK

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PERFECTION ON

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THE LEGACY OF

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PAVING THE WAY for Dentistry

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SURVIVING

Publisher & Editor Scott & Kelly Murray

Administration Managing Editor Jana Melton Sub-Editor Bobbi Byrne

Writer & Editor Steve Gamel

Advertising

Kelly Murray kelly@murray-media.com

Production

Art Director Liz Wallace Graphic Designers Caroline Brock Stephanie Hansen Savannah Halfmann

Photography

Summer W

ell, we survived the first month of Summer Break! For many of us, it’s a challenge to

balance work with the added stress of

needing additional childcare, keeping the kids busy and not bored and also

not breaking the bank while doing so.

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Gone are the days when children left the

Letters

only instruction being to make sure they

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house after breakfast on their bikes for

a day of Summer shenanigans with the

were home before the streetlights were

on. Today’s kids expect to be entertained, and I don’t know about your kids, but

mine do not seem to find it funny when I

say “if you’re bored I have a list of chores you can do.” It does seem to buy me a

few extra minutes before they’re asking

what they can do, but it certainly doesn’t

buy me the time I need to get everything done. Summer brings a whole new level of stress. There are a lot more chores

like the extra house cleaning from them being at home to the what seems like 100 extra loads of laundry thanks to

swimming towels, endless sleepovers

with friends, oh, and have I mentioned

my three dogs that seem to like to jump in the pool for some fun too!? In this

issue, we are focused on Education, and maybe it’s because after a month and a bit of these kiddos at home many of us

are already starting to long for the days of

school, where structure and order rule our days. July is always a great time to start considering things like daycare options for the Fall, after-school activities, and

for many the move from Public school to Private school or the other way around.

This month’s issue is full of articles to help you on your journey and also packed

full of tips to keep you entertained this

Summer. And although I may not paint the best picture of Summer, it really is tongue and cheek because some of my best

memories over the years come from late

night campfires, family vacations, weekend boating, and just the laid-back vibe that comes from the Texas sun on your face.

Sometimes, you just have to pause from the madness to see the blessings you have around you. Till next month!

Sincerely, Kelly Murray

Publisher of Murray Media Group

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

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On the Cover are Argyle resident patient’s of Dr. Matt from Country Lakes Family Dental

FEATURED:

Paving the Way for Dentistry ASK THE EXPERTS

ARTICLES

08 Gardening with

10 Inside Community

Complete Solutions 18 Home Design with ML Group 22 Pest Control with Mosquito Joe Northwest DFW

PHOTOS FROM ARGYLE 11 Argyle Resident Photo Page 32 What’s Happening at Liberty Christian Photo Page 34 Perfection on The Diamond Photo Page

16 EDITORS PICK: Perfection on the Diamond

11 Inside Education 12 A Wine Tasting That’s Brought to You 13 Infant Feeding Tips 14 8 Ways Parents Can Prepare for Back to School 22 Rescue Me: Adoption of the Month 24 Foodie Friday DFW with Jay Marks Real Estate 26 Argyle Golfer is Living Out Dream Despite LifeChanging Diagnosis

THIS MONTH:

We’re focusing on education.

Look for the icon to get to know your local / private schools & daycares, and ways to keep your child on track.

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Ask The Expert: Gardening

Grass QUESTIONS

G

rass seems to be the hot topic lately. With the heat starting to set in, everyone’s wondering what’s going on in and around those shade trees, along the concrete walks where the grass is thinning, or asking about the dead spots in the lawn. We thought it would be a good idea to highlight our TOP 3 kinds of grass for this area, give you some information on what to plant, where to plant it, and what you should expect. If you’re looking to replace some damaged areas, or you’re tired of fighting a struggling lawn and looking to change out turf types, check out the information below. It’s always best to consult with a specialist, but the information below might help guide you in the right direction or give you a place to start.

by PJ Kratohvil of Complete Solutions completesolutionsdfw.com

BERMUDA Bermuda’s great for a sun-exposed lawn (at least 7 sun hrs per day). It’s aggressive growth habit gives it excellent weed resistance. That same trait can be a problem when Bermuda invades flower beds-planters-gardens. Bermuda is pretty wear-resistant and drought-tolerant. It spreads by both stolons and rhizomes, which helps it to form a thick, dense turf.

If you’re looking for a green lawn yearround, overseeding with rye will provide that color through winter. Roughly 1/2”3”is the recommended cut height so you can keep it short for the summer months but let it get taller to help retain moisture.

ST. AUGUSTINE

ZOYSIA

in warm climates where sandy soil is

drained growing site. BUT, some varieties

Blade: Sharp, Pointed, 1/8” Wide Color/Texture: Deep Green, Dense Growth: Close Cut, High Quality

Color/Texture: Dark Green,

Blade: Narrow, Needle-Like

Growth: Slow, From Sod or Plugs

Growth: Slow

Water: Frequently

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St. Augustine is the turfgrass of choice prevalent and water doesn’t stand around.

The broad blades will hold color into the fall season, unlike other warm-season grasses. It can thrive with at least five

hours of sunlight per day and consistent watering. It can be more susceptible to fungus and disease than other types of

grass and won’t take as much traffic. But if maintained properly, it is a great option.

Cut height should be 3-4” for optimum thickness and longevity.

Blade: Broad with Rounded Tip, 1/4” Wide Coarse, Spongy

Water: Frequently

Zoysia prefers a warm, sunny and well-

can take as little as three hours of light per day. This makes it a great option in our warmer climate with most of our lawns

containing both sun and shade areas. It

takes more care than most turfgrasses, but when its needs are met, the reward is a

thick, green lawn. It’s a very slow-growing grass, and it can take more than a year to establish fully. It has stiff leaf blades

and will produce numerous seed heads if not kept cut. Cut height can vary but we typically recommend at around 1”.

Color/Texture: Prickly, Stiff, Carpet-Like Water: Average

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INSIDE COMMUNITY

TOWN MANAGER RESIGNS Matthew Jones and the Town Council have mutually agreed to a separation of Jones as the Town Manager. Jones has voluntarily resigned and the resignation was accepted by the Town Council. Jones’ suspension and resignation was not the result of any illegal activity or untoward misconduct in association with his employment with the town.

His resignation is by agreement and in the mutual interest of both Mr. Jones and the Town. Kristi Gilbert will now serve as the interim town manager.

Living For Zachary Heart Screenings will be held on Saturday, August 11 from 9am-2pm at The Heart Hospital Baylor Denton. Free screenings are available for ages 12-22, and parents must be present for youth under 18. Screenings take approximately 20 minutes and include an EKG, SCA Risk History Questionnaire, and more. Appointments are required so be sure to secure one of the limited spots by calling 469.814.3565 (option 4). The American Heart Association recommends screening for sudden cardiac arrest every 2 years for ages 12-22.

THE MUSIC ACADEMY OF DFW

CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

AISD has a new District Sponsor! The Music Academy of DFW

The JimAustinOnline.com 4th Annual Celebrity Golf

is excited to announce that they are an AISD Eagle District

Tournament will be held on Monday, July 30 at Tour 18 in

Partner for the 2018 - 2019 school year. Starting the

Flower Mound with an 8am tee off. This annual event benefits

beginning of fall, get private music lessons right here in Argyle!

the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum. You can

If you are interested or would like more information please call

register online via Eventbrite or at www.JimAustinOnline.com.

940.468.7625 and make sure you tell them you are an Argyle

Additional information can be found by calling 817.923.9305

ISD parent/student.

or by emailing info@jimaustinonline.com.

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photo courtesy of the Living4Zachary Facebook page

FREE HEART SCREENINGS

INSIDE EDUCATION YOUTH CHEER CLINIC

AHS will be running a Youth Cheer Clinic. Participants will learn age appropriate cheers, dance, jumps, tumbling, stunts and showmanship. The camp will take place July 31-August 3 from 9am-Noon and a parent showoff will be held August 3rd at 11:30am. All students from Kindergarten-6th grade are invited, all skill levels are welcomed. The camp cost is $100 and you can register online at www.ArgyleISD.com on the AHS Cheer website.

AHS PRINCIPAL RESIGNS Following Dr. James Hill’s decision to step down from his position as AHS principal, the school administration is looking to fill

the position before the beginning of the 2018-19 school year.

Hill accepted a position in Frisco ISD as the director of Human

Resources. The change in administration could possibly lead to

|the eradication of certain policies, as well as the introduction of new ones photo courtesy of www.TheTalonNews.com

MOURNING LOSS OF LOCAL TEEN Our Murray Media Group family wants to extend our love, prayers and sympathy to the family of Christian Durham, a Highland Village teen who passed away in a head-on collision in Argyle on June 24. Details of the accident are still under investigation. Authorities believe Christian’s sedan crossed over the center lines and into the path of another car traveling in the opposite direction near the 1000 block of East FM 407. Christian, a 2018 Marcus High School graduate, died at the scene. Our thoughts go out to his family during this difficult time.

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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A WINE Tasting That’s

BROUGHT TO YOU

by Steve Gamel

all the time and, whether you are a novice or long-time connoisseur with a wealth of knowledge on different regions and

your part of town or make a long road trip.

Whether it’s an office party, neighborhood potluck, wedding, or anniversary, Social Cellars brings the wine and education to you.

vintages, each offers a little something

Bottom line, each event is 100 percent

for everyone.

customized to your needs.

But before you start searching for the next

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event near you, consider Social Cellars.

Social Cellars takes everything you know and love about wine tasting and brings it straight to your front door. There’s no

need to wait for the next festival or party in

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Stanley and is based right here in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. You can find

additional information on their website at www.socialcellarsdfw.com.

Call today at 817.253.1962!

photos courtesy of Mary Stanley

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veryone’s heard of a good old-fashioned wine tasting.

There are classes and events held

Infant

testing Allergy py nothera u and Imm ailable for av services older. ears and ages 2 y g parents!

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FEEDING TIPS

P

arents are often looking for exact instructions on how to feed their infant. There are none. You should learn your child’s cues for being hungry and satisfied and feed accordingly. Your child’s growth chart should act as a reflection on how you are doing. Below are some GUIDELINES and a helpful chart, taken from the American Academy of Pediatrics, to give you some ideas on feeding.

When do I start solid foods?

The best time to start solid/strained foods and using a spoon, is when your baby can sit with some support and voluntarily move his head to engage in the feeding process. This usually occurs between 4-6 months of age.

From a nutritional standpoint, breast milk or iron-fortified formulas meet all of your baby’s needs until this age. Start with a few tablespoons at first.

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When do I start introducing finger foods?

Your baby’s esophagus tone is reflected in his body tone.

You want your child to sit up well on his own, and be able to “right” himself into an upright position after leaning over, before you give him something to feed himself on his own. Crackers/infant teething biscuits can often be introduced at about 7-8 months of age. Do NOT walk away from an infant feeding solids at this point. Before your child starts finger foods be familiar with how to handle a choking infant, toddler and child. Do not ‘blindly’ try to ‘sweep’ food out of their mouths. If you see a large piece you may quickly remove it.

by Dr. Rebecca Butler, who 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.

Infant Feeding Chart 0-4 MONTHS

8-10 MONTHS

4-6 MONTHS

Cereals & Breads Infant cereals or plain (cheerios/dry cereal), toast, bagels, crackers.

Breast Milk or Infant Formula 5-10 feedings 18-32 fluid oz per day

Breast Milk or Infant Formula 4-7 feedings 26-40 fluid oz per day Cereals & Breads Iron-fortified single grain cereals (start by mixing 2-3 tsp in formula/ breast milk or water and feed with a spoon).

Vegetables, Fruits & Proteins May begin at this age

6-8 MONTHS

Breast Milk or Infant Formula 3-5 feedings 26-33 fluid oz per day Cereals & Breads Infant cereals 3-9 tbsp/day, 2 solid feedings per day, 7-8 month teething biscuits.

Vegetables, Fruits & Proteins Strained or mashed fruits or cooked veggies. Start with mild tasting such as carrots/squash/peas, bananas or applesauce (1 jar or 1/2 cup per day).

Reference:https://healthychildren.org

940.455.7200 www.LantanaPediatrics.com | 74 McMakin Road, Ste. 100 • Bartonville, TX 76226 NEW HOURS: Mon, Tues, Thurs: 7:30am-5pm Wed: 7:30am - 12:30pm • Fri: 7:30 - 4pm • Sat: 9am - 12pm

Breast Milk or Infant Formula 3-4 feedings 21-32 fluid oz per day

Vegetables, Fruits Cooked, mashed vegetables and peeled soft fruit wedges, bananas, peaches, pears, oranges or apples.

Protein Ground or finely chopped chicken, lean meats.

10-12 MONTHS

Breast Milk or Infant Formula 3-4 feedings 21-29 fluid oz per day by cup or bottle Cereals & Breads Infant or cooked cereals, unsweetened cold cereals, whole wheat breads.

Vegetables, Fruits Cooked vegetable pieces. Some raw veggies like cucumbers, tomatoes.

All fresh fruits peeled & seeded or canned fruits packed in water.

Protein Small, tender pieces of chicken, fish (no bones), or lean meat.

Cheese, yogurt, whole fat dairy, cooked beans, scrambled eggs if no family allergy.

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Aug. 22

Education Article

Ways Parents Can Prepare for

BACK TO SCHOOL

by Steve Gamel

I

t seems like only yesterday that we were talking about how summertime is about

to be upon us. Now we are in the middle of summer, and it’s time to start thinking about preparing for back to school time.

Wait? What? School? But there’s still time to squeeze in another small vacation! We know, but we’re all going to blink, and it will be time to transition your kids – and yourself – for those first few days of school.

Will you be prepared? To help eliminate those concerns, make things easier on yourself with these 8 tips and tricks.

Start shopping for school supplies now This is an absolute must. Not only will you have a better chance of having the pick of the litter with backpacks, pens, paper, etc., but you won’t run into the dreaded task of having to drive all over Denton County and beyond trying to find that ultraspecific package of construction paper on your kid’s class supplies list.

Limit time spent on video games When they’re not outside soaking in the summertime rays, your kids are probably playing a ton of video games like Fortnite. With that comes an unbelievable culture shock when they realize they have to start scaling back. Rather than wait until the last minute to make them stop, slowly ease your child down from their video-game high.

Reestablish those sleep routines Look, getting up early on a school

morning is never easy for any kid or parent, but it’s always a great idea to get back into the routine by having your kids start going to bed at a reasonable time at least a week before the first day of school. If you do this, school mornings are guaranteed to be less stressful.

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Get your kids involved You might be thinking that you’re a more efficient shopper when you’re doing it alone, but getting the kids involved creates excitement. They get to pick out their backpack, lunchbox, or new pair of shoes instead of hoping and praying you pick out the right one on your own.

Get your kids’ checkups done early Just like anything else when the first day of school is inching closer, there will be a mad dash to schedule doctors visits. Don’t be late to that party. Make sure your child’s immunization records are up to date and that they’ve had a checkup.

Make a homework station for your kids Ahhh, there’s nothing better than

making sure ahead of time that there’s a

designated spot your kids know they have to go to get their homework done. Make

sure it’s decked out with all their necessary supplies ahead of time.

Get organized

Everything on this list seems to have been leading up to this one, right?

Make sure you go through your kids’ nice school clothes ahead of time to

make sure they still fit. Go through any

paperwork that may have been sent to

you in the mail from the school district – especially if you’re enrolling your child for the first time.

Get ideas from your friends

We all have those friends who seem to

always be on top of their game. So pick

their brain to see what tips and tricks they have up their sleeve. You may even learn

they aren’t as on the ball as you originally thought. Now you can work together to help each other get prepared.

What tips do you have to make the first

day of school less stressful? Share them with us on our Facebook page. We’d

also love to see your first day of school pictures when the day finally arrives.

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PERFECTION

The Diamond On

Argyle Baseball Goes Undefeated, Wins State Title

by Steve Gamel

A

s Argyle baseball coach Ricky Griffin walked across the turf at Disch-Falk Field in Austin, he watched with pride as his players piled on top of one another after beating Sweeny 5-0 to win the Class 4A state title. Meanwhile, the Sweeny coach had come over to congratulate him on not only winning but finishing the season undefeated.

It was at that moment the longtime

Eagles’ skipper said he truly realized the magnitude of what just happened.

Starting pitcher Bryson Hudgens was named the state tournament MVP after tossing a two-hitter in the finals. The game

have all the odds in their favor heading

into next season as only Hudgens will be lost to graduation. The rest of the team

“He said, ‘Coach, you ran the table. You

was scoreless through five innings before

will return.

just don’t see that every day,’” Griffin said

Argyle cobbled together a five-run sixth

with a smile. “I thought, ‘Wow, we just

inning. That surge included a triple from

Griffin said anything is possible,

went undefeated. That’s really when it hit

Brenden Dixon and a two-run double

me. I wasn’t thinking let’s get this last out

by Hudgens.

so we can be undefeated. I just wanted

these kids to get a gold medal because

that’s something they will remember for the rest of their lives.

“We did everything we could to win

every game we played. And everything happened right for us 37 times.”

Argyle finished with a perfect 37-0 record, becoming just the fourth UIL baseball

team to finish a season undefeated. The last time it happened was in 2003 when Lorena went through an entire season

unscathed. Argyle’s season of dominance

the fourth inning. the only state championship victory in Argyle.

A few weeks earlier, Liberty Christian’s baseball team won the

TAPPS state championship – its fourth state title overall and first since 2013. This is the first time two teams from Argyle won state titles in

against teams in higher classifications.

Christian’s girls basketball teams won it all

It was Argyle’s second state title since 2015 and its third trip to the state

tournament in the last five seasons.

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another gold medal — it

certainly won’t be to go

undefeated,” Griffin said

“We did everything after the game to several members we could to win every game of the media. we played. And everything “We’ll come right back to the ballpark happened right for us when it’s time, and 37 times.” we’re going to do the

included 20 wins by 10 runs or more.

Several of those regular-season wins came

undefeated season.

“Our goal next year is to win

Hudgens didn’t allow a hit after The Eagles’ win wasn’t

but they won’t be thinking about an

the same sport since Argyle and Liberty in back-to-back seasons in 2015 and 2016.

Speaking of back-to-back crowns, while nothing is ever guaranteed, Griffin’s crew

same things that got us here.

We’ll have a lot of the same

guys back trying to do the same

thing we just did.

“Maybe we can do it again, but the

undefeated part won’t ever be talked about — just like it wasn’t this year.”

See pictures on page 34.

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Ask The Expert: Home Design

•

perseverance, maintain the same

30 Years in Business

WHAT WORKS? W hen I decided years ago that I was going to take a leap of faith and start my own residential and commercial design firm, the first thing out of one person’s mouth was, “Are you crazy?” Looking back, they were probably right. It was no secret that I knew the ins and outs of architecture. It came naturally to me, and many clients considered me their go-to designer.

But what, if anything, did I know about running my own company? I promise you that it wasn’t a lot.

That was 30 years ago. The ML Group has since positioned itself as one of the leading design firms in the country and has built lasting relationships that include

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volume, custom, and commercial builders.

More importantly, we are committed to

work ethic as the day you first started • •

Be willing to make sacrifices

•

Have a family support structure that gives you encouragement, insight, and the ability to talk through your

Now, I’m not going to suggest I know

successes as well as your struggles

everything about being a business owner, is working. We’ve all learned through

sacrifice, hard work, mistakes, and the ebb and flow of the economy.

SO HOW DID WE GET HERE? •

Diversify your client portfolio,

so you’re never reliant on one area or style

•

Know your priorities, even as they

change over time. Commit to your mission, vision, and values

Know the pulse of your client base.

Understand what they want and need

the client.

but after 30 years, clearly, something

Demonstrate unwavering

•

Have faith. Without this one factor, nothing else on this list would matter

If you love what you do, and you surround yourself with the right people, you are destined to succeed.

by Mike Love ML Group, LLC. 972.355.8700 MLGroupTexas.com

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“Our advances in knowledge and practice of complex treatments make it possible to virtually replace teeth in a single day.”

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A

s our Argyle youth continue to enjoy the final days of summer, the beginning of the

new school year fast approaches, and

parents and educators prime themselves

According to Dr. Matt, it is a change in the mentality of approaching dental

health in a preventative manner. “Instead of seeking dental care when there is a

ability to plan treatment digitally prior to the actual appointment – making it much more predictable.” He boasts procedures such as digitally planned dental implants, digitally planned orthodontics, and

in preparation to educate the next

problem, patients are keeping up with

Artho, owner and dentist of Country Lakes

dental disease before it occurs, and

community as the dental educator of the

treatments. People are beginning to

practiced in Bartonville for over 5 years,

something to be treated in the same way

explains that technological advances

The sooner this is understood, the

of dental disease. “The improved

immediately improves overall dental care.”

speed of exposure of digital radiographs

same-day crown procedures as examples

generation. In the same way, Dr. Matthew

routine dental appointments, preventing

Family Dental, has made his mark in the

reducing the necessity of certain dental

next generation of dental health. Having

understand that their oral health is

Dr. Matt, as he is known by his patients,

you maintain anything that is valuable.

allow for better detection and diagnosis

sooner the routine becomes habit, which

accessibility of 3D radiographs and

is well-known as the community family

dental provider, and his unique emphasis

on true family dental care has allowed the

photograpy by Your Candid Memories (www.MyCandidMemories.com)

What contributes to this change?

he offers in his office. “Our advances in knowledge and practice of complex treatments make it possible to virtually replace teeth in a single day.” He also

give us the opportunity to detect dental

“Instead of seeking dental care when there is a problem, patients are keeping up with routine dental appointments, preventing dental disease before it occurs...”

pathology more readily and treat it more quickly and effectively,” says Dr. Matt.

Finally, as any patient of Country Lakes Family Dental knows, a caring and friendly

practice to maintain its title as the Best of

He also goes on to explain that certain

five years in a row.

look to delay or lessen certain dental

Denton County Family Dental Practice for Dr. Matt has a specific devotion to

educating his patients and creating a

new perception of the dental experience.

“Dentistry is entering a new frontier that is significantly different from the reputation patients are used to.” He goes on to state that advances in

dental knowledge,

dental professionals are beginning to

“Advances in certain materials allow us to

for both our children and adult patients

until they are able to accept the care.

Matt, “but a genuine caring by our team

delay, or even arrest, certain dental decay

makes the biggest difference.”

in very young children until they are old

enough to tolerate the appointment,” says Dr. Matt, “which allows us

to avoid risks involved with sedation or excessive

treatment.” He goes on to add, “Our

created a dental atmosphere that is more

past. “We are beginning

to see a transition from the older

generations of patients who dread visiting the dentist, to younger patients who

express looking forward to their dental appointments,” elaborates Dr. Matt.

With great enthusiasm, Dr. Matt is excited about the future generations of dental patients. “It is exciting to hear parents joke about how eager their children are to visit the dentist.” He jokes that there will be a day when no one

understanding of

will understand the old television skits

to treatment and

“Someday, children will ask their parents,

how teeth respond

showing uncomfortable dental visits.

the expected life

‘Why would you not want to go to the

expectancy of

comfortable

experiences of the

be that patients were simply expected to endure their dental treatment,” states Dr.

technology have

than dental

comfortable dental experience. “It used to

treatment, especially for children,

materials, and

and accepting

approach goes a long way in creating a

the treatment has

directed dentists to

provide dental care that

dentist?’” hopes Dr. Matt. Through the service of Dr. Matt and his team, this hope may soon become a reality.

is more predictable and

less invasive.”

Dr. Matt also goes on to express his

940.455.7645

passion for technological advances.

www.CountryLakesDental.com

digital age. Technology gives us the

Bartonville, TX 76226

“Dentistry continues to keep up with the

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Ask The Expert: Pest Control

Mosquito

I

VS Flea Bites

f you are like most people, the summer outdoors is essential. It is a time for barbeques, get togethers, relaxing by

the pool, playtime outdoors for children and just kicking back enjoying the evenings trying to catch a breeze. Based on some recent feedback, I thought I

trying to figure out how best to take

back control of your yard. Flea bites are commonly mistaken for mosquito bites.

Their symptoms are indeed very similar as

they include red rash, itching and swelling.

However, there are also some differences and the more you know hopefully the

would use this article in an attempt to

better you are able to identify.

try and provide some helpful tips in

If your main concern is mosquitoes

identifying mosquito bites from flea bites.

Why, you ask? Because sometimes it is helpful to know the differences when

and you want to keep updated on the mosquito pressure in the Dallas-Fort

Worth area, I recommend AccuWeather.

When on the website, enter the name of

the city you want to look at and then click on the mosquito in the top right hand corner of the page. This will provide

current mosquito pressure/activity in your city.

FLEAS:

Bite Mark: Small deep bites with a hole in the center and a red areola around it.

Some blisters can also be found.

Itching: Intense, typically takes 2-3 days to go away.

MOSQUITOS:

Bite Mark: Small red swollen spots Itching: Intense, typically takes 2-3 days to go away.

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I am a Dalmatian & Labrador Retriever Mix, I’m about 3 1/2 years old. I’m already spayed, up to date on all my shots and I am good with kids, and should be the only pup in the home. So I’m ready to go with you today!

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Foodie Friday DFW: J2 Steakhouse

Partaking in History at

J2 Steakhouse IN LEWISVILLE W

ithin the walls of the old Lewisville Feed Mill now lies an incredible, new, rustically-elegant restaurant called J2 Steakhouse.

Owner and Developer, Jim Murray, a resident of Hickory Creek and owner of the Prairie House Restaurant in Aubrey, took on the challenge of restoring the feed mill after it had been closed for more than five years.

Nearly everything is created in-house -

from their Worcestershire sauce to their

house-made pretzel bread and their dryaged meats.

Some of the signature dishes Chef

Pauley has created include: a Peach and

The Lewisville Feed Mill closed in 2010 after being a hub of Old Town Lewisville for 124 years. It was originally opened as the Lewisville Feed Mill Livery Stable

Burrata Salad, Seared Scallops served

with a stone fruit chutney and balsamic gastrique, Baby Boar Chops, and their Akaushi Ribeye topped with a Meyer

in 1886 by J.W. Degan and served as a

Lemon Compound Butter.

centerpiece of the city for over a century.

To compliment their incredible food, J2

Jim and his team worked diligently to preserve the unique history contained within the walls of the feed mill. At the back of the restaurant, you can still see the original mills. Serving as the focal point of the well-stocked bar is a gorgeous mantlepiece that was crafted in the 1800s.

And if you look up at the light fixtures, you’ll notice their eccentric craftsmanship.

That’s because they were created using items found around the feed mill as they were restoring the building.

Steakhouse also has a fantastic lineup of cocktails, wines, and beers. Two of their signature cocktails include the Duke’s

Old Fashioned made with cherry, brown sugar, bitters and orange zest and the

Texas Mirage made with silver tequila, a

cucumber and jalapeno puree served with an ancho chile salt rim.

J2 Steakhouse is also the perfect place to host your private events. They have

a stunning VIP room that seats 16 at the

custom-made table made from one piece

of wood that came from a live water oak off the Neches River in Central Texas. And it is stunning!

The entire restaurant is really a sight to see. Jim says that the building in and of itself is a show and has a life of its own that he was honored to restore and showcase to the community again.

So, head down to J2 Steakhouse to view all the beautiful updates and upgrades Jim made to the old feed mill.

You’ll feel like you’re taking part in a little piece of history!

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And as far as the food goes, Jim has brought on an incredible Chef to create a unique farm-to-table style menu. Chef Johnathan Pauley brings a straightforward approach to cooking and affinity for seasonal, market-sourced ingredients to

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DREAM DESPITE LIFE-CHANGING DIAGNOSIS

by Steve Gamel

A

bout a week before the Class 4A state golf tournament in May, Argyle freshman Justus Christman

called his coach one night to ask if he was

allowed to wear a brand-new red glove on his hand during the biggest two days of his young career.

It was a small request and not something

you’d expect a golfer to be thinking about.

But for Justus, it meant everything.

He spent two days in ICU after falling ill,

about 200,000 youth under the age of

20, are living with T1D,

an autoimmune disease that occurs when the

body stops producing insulin. Symptoms

include drowsiness,

Bell said with a laugh. “He

and it requires constant

red glove two years ago,

For someone like Justus,

that?’” former coach Brady

cure for this disease,

told me he bought that

management.

that means he is now

with Type 1 Diabetes as an eighth-grader.

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keep his dreams alive.

you play golf. So he’s doing that and

That’s a lot, and there’s no rest from something like this. It’s constant work from the time he wakes up to the time he goes to bed,” Clarissa said. “But I’ve seen huge growth in him. He may not always feel well, but he puts in the time. His whole dream was being on varsity, going to state, and winning a gold medal. Then this happened. But he never gave up.”

Justus finished with a two-day score of 163 to lead Argyle to a second-place finish at state. The program previously finished second at state in 2013 and 2014 before winning it all in each of the previous three

monitor his every move.

and placed second at the

district tournament by over 100 strokes

He takes insulin every

regional tournament.

time he eats or drinks

and has to monitor if his

out to play golf, he must test his blood

might be dashed when he was diagnosed

Bell and Justus’ mother, Clarissa, are

dependent and has to

the state tournament, winning it all three he and his family thought those dreams

you have to find something that works.”

seasons. This year, the boys won the

blood sugar is too high or too low – even

times – since he was in the fifth grade. But

Justus added, “It’s been really tough. But

100 percent insulin

dreaming of playing varsity golf for Argyle – which has made seven straight trips to

the neighborhood.”

managing his diabetes at the same time.

is currently no known

Christman, 15, has been

was used to doing – even riding my bike in

Some 1.25 million Americans, including

you ask something like

a fighter.”

in. “I was worried that I couldn’t do what I

being mentally and physically all-in with

vision changes. There

worked hard for this. He’s

on his own getting extra practice rounds

walking for three months.

13 pounds and feeling like he was sleep-

I don’t mind. Why would

‘Man, I love that.’ He’s

before his diagnosis was consistently out

“You have to be mentally all-in when

labored breathing, and

state. I thought to myself,

You’re blindsided,” said Justus, who

which he said involved randomly losing

“I remember saying, ‘Sure,

for when he could play at

like this, you don’t know what to expect.

amazed at how hard Justus has worked to

sudden weight loss,

and he’s been saving it

“When you get diagnosed with something

in the middle of the night. Before he goes sugar, make sure he has eaten enough,

Justus was there every step of the way.

And regardless of how much his life has changed, his goals remain the same.

“I want to get that gold medal,” Justus

and bring enough food with him to keep

said. “Managing this is just like anything

longer play 18 holes of golf alone.

all comes with time and experience.”

his energy up. At least for now, he can no

else. You work on it and get better at it. It

photo courtesy of Clarissa Christman

Living Out

Argyle Golfer Is

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Primrose School of Lantana:

e r e Wh LIGHTBULB

MOMENTS HAPPEN

by Steve Gamel

W

hen most teaching candidates go into a job interview, they expect to meet the owners of the school and maybe get a tour of the facility and classes before sitting down to answer questions about their background and qualifications. It’s all to find the right fit, and that process can be extremely overwhelming if you aren’t prepared.

Pre-Kindergarten teacher Jentri Carter was so ready when she walked in for her interview last summer at Primrose School of Lantana that she ended up flipping the script by putting owners Frank and Erin Lundie on the hot seat.

“I interviewed them,” Jentri said with a laugh as she remembered grilling her favorite employers with question after question. “I

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was like, ‘Talk to me about it because I

am interested.’ I wanted to learn about

their curriculum and what they look for

in a teacher. I wanted to know what their

attitude was toward children and parents and what type of connection do I get to have with the parents.

Primrose

School of

Lantana, which

“And I don’t care if you have 375 kids

opened two years ago, offers a

a mom, that’s a big deal for me.”

that combines purposeful play and

Jentri liked – no, she LOVED – what the

to help children grow and learn in a

here, you should know all their names. As

Lundies had to say. And the rest, as they say, is history. She represents a long

line of teachers and staff members at

Primrose who are completely bought-in to the reality that this school is where

lightbulb moments happen. It truly is the best place to work and for children to have the freedom to explore photography by Your Candid Memories (yourcandidmemories.com)

new concepts and skills through an interactive

way of learning. Of the

Balanced Learning® curriculum

nurturing guidance in the classroom nurturing environment. By creating a fun and engaging atmosphere for learning and reinforcing lessons through songs

and games, children retain key skills and develop faster. The focus is not only on

“We get planning time

character development, creativity,

time. As a teacher, you don’t

academics, but also fostering

self-esteem, critical thinking, and confidence.

And again, a key

to making all that

handful of teachers and support staff Lantana Living

interviewed for this them have children

who attend the school. All

staff members have a diverse

background working for other

have the right staff.

along, the owners are nice, and the

Jentri went to Texas

parents are great.”

in her career spent a

year living and teaching

in Italy. Kristan Rice, who

teaches toddlers at Primrose,

to come work at Primrose. Alex Enriquez,

opinions,” Jentri said.

Erin Lundie agreed.

“Don’t get me wrong, Frank and I know

they all have a hard job,” Erin said. “But we have amazing teachers here.”

on helping them use their speech and

activities. Bottom line, the teachers get

None can imagine teaching anywhere else

are spoken to and respected for our

time with the kids, and we focus a lot

life is ensuring they

schools and daycare facilities.

“It’s just different here – the way we

Rice said. “There’s also more one-on-one

think on their own. It’s a lot of interactive

has been teaching for almost nine years

ever again.

always get that elsewhere,”

learning come to

A&M and at one point

article, several of

every week, and it’s set

and was told by her sister that she had

a support teacher who also doubles as the school’s substitute cook, has been

Enriquez agreed.

“There isn’t a corporate feel. It’s personal,” she said. “Erin and Frank make everyone feel like a close-knit family; they know us

on a personal level. And for the kids, they

have the freedom to explore. That’s when the lightbulb moments happen.”

And in an age where quality education is

involved with preschools and daycares for

seemingly on every corner, that makes all

more than 10 years.

the difference in the world.

Not to be outdone, Erin Lundie is a

“I didn’t know anything about this place

assistant principal. She and Frank have

when you walk in and immediately feel

and social growth.

“It just made sense to me.”

former teacher, curriculum instructor, and

before my kids started coming here, but

created the perfect balance of academic

comfortable, that’s a big deal,” Jentri said.

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SHERIFF ’S

conducting major investigations including

CORNER

homicides. As a Ranger, he served on the

S

DPS, he was hired by the Denton County

with Sheriff Tracy Murphree

heriff Murphree was born and raised in Yoakum County Texas. Where he attended McMurry

University, majoring in History and Political Science, and

graduated from the Texas Department of Public

Safety Training Academy in 1988.

Sheriff Murphree worked

as a Highway Patrol Trooper in West Texas and Denton,

from 1988 to 1994. He was promoted

to Sergeant in 1994 and was stationed

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in Pecos, as a Highway Patrol Sergeant,

where he was responsible for 5 counties and 12 Troopers.

In 1996, he became a

narcotics agent, with

the Texas DPS narcotics division and was

stationed in Houston.

Sheriff Murphree

conducted numerous

narcotic investigations,

including working undercover.

In 1998, he was selected to be a Texas Ranger and stationed in Denton,

protective detail for Gov. George W. Bush during his Presidential Campaign.

Retired from Texas DPS in 2011 with 23 years, 13 of those years as a Texas Ranger.

Twenty-four hours after retiring from Sheriff’s Office as the Captain of the Criminal Investigations Division. Sheriff Murphree supervised and was responsible for Criminal Investigations, Narcotics Investigations, and crime scene.

In 2014, Sheriff Murphree left the Sheriff’s office to work for Paladin, a company developing technology for Law Enforcement. In 2016, Sheriff Murphree was elected Sheriff of Denton County, first term 01/01/2017. photo courtesy of the Denton County Sheriff’s Office

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WHAT’S

HAPPENING@ LIBERTY CHRISTIAN

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PERFECTION

The Diamond ON

Argyle Baseball Goes Undefeated, Wins State Title

For more information read the article on page 16. photos courtesy of Denton Record-Chronicle

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by Barbara-Scott Kolb

T

he spirit of Argyle lies within sports and music. There has been one individual whose work coupled

these talents in a manner that consistently amazed the community year after year.

One who will be remembered as one of the best directors Argyle High School has ever had the privilege of witnessing. The leader of the Argyle High School band,

Director Kathy Johnson,

is stepping down after

fulfilling a career

that every aspiring music

director could dream of. Under Johnson’s leadership, the AHS Band soared to

incredible heights, bringing home four UIL state marching band titles. She led them to perform at the Midwest International

Band and Orchestra. In 2009, her group of young musicians even captured the title

for the Most Outstanding Band Program.

The trajectory of the AHS band has been truly astonishing due to the impact of

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served on the board of several distinguished associations, such as the American Bandmasters Association, the Texas Music Educators and Bandmasters Association, the Association of Texas Small School Bands, Women’s Band Directors International, and the Texas Music Adjudicators Association.

your grasp. The more you strive for it, the

Johnson’s competence and success in the music industry are undeniable, but her commitment to instilling important values in her students is the most valuable trait of her leadership.

When asked for a depiction of Johnson’s

“I hope all of the students that have gone through this program will embody the concepts of strong work and personal ethics, exceptional moral character and always strive for excellence in all areas of their lives,” explained Johnson.

The pride Johnson instilled in the Argyle

That shared goal for excellence is what makes every AHS Band half-time performance stunning. As students, family, and friends pour into the bleachers for the Friday night football game, an equal amount of enthusiasm is shared to witness performances of both the game and an incredible half-time show.

through this program,” said Johnson.

“Excellence is something you always strive for but should always be just beyond

higher the ceiling becomes; that’s how excellence evolves,” said Johnson.

The conviction for personal morals and

work ethic is what distinguishes Johnson as one of the preeminent leaders in the music industry.

time at Argyle, she stated how moved

she was by the extraordinary students.

Students who worked with commitment, pride, and high standards.

community for music set the standard

for every succeeding director. AHS will

forever be in her debt for such wisdom

and guidance. This town will remember

that Johnson’s direction shaped one of the best marching bands in the state.

“I’ve been known to talk to my students about legacy. What each person leaves

when they graduate. I hope my legacy will live in all of the students who have gone

Johnson will continue her work as a band

program consultant, mentor, teacher, and

judge. She stated the magnitude in which she will miss her Argyle Eagle family but

has incredible faith in her successor. And will be cheering from afar!

Director Johnson, your legacy of an Eagle will forever remain in the spirit of Argyle.

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Kathy Johnson

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