Argyle Living Magazine August 2017

AUGUST 2017

How to Deal

WITH MIGRAINES Finding Your

Inner

MODEL March with the

BEST

DENTAL

BE

Ready for Back to School

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Publisher & Editor Scott & Kelly Murray

Administration Managing Editor Jana Melton Sub-Editor Bobbi Byrne

Staff Writer

Susan Neuhalfen

Contributor Steve Gamel

Advertising

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Production

Art Director Liz Wallace Graphic Designers Caroline Brock Stephanie Hansen

Photography

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Welcomed with Open Arms

I

t is such an honor to be writing the editorial for Argyle Living this month. I started my job with Murray Media a few months ago and I am thrilled beyond words to be working for such an amazing company.

I’m anticipating my journey to becoming familiar and plugged in to the growing community of Argyle. As I’ve driven around discovering this beautiful

community, I’ve already had the privilege of meeting several awesome residents.

I’d like you to know a few facts about me, as this is my chance to introduce myself to you. As you can see my name is...

Becka. I was born in Louisiana and made

my way to Texas at the age of four. When I was eight years old, our family moved to Bolivia, South America, where I was

immersed into the culture and lived there until I was sixteen. I gained much from

being in Bolivia. I speak Spanish and this

has proven to be an added benefit to my career. After attending college for a year, I married and moved to Amarillo where I

lived for twenty years. During those years

I had my twins who are now twenty-seven years old. Both married and have added two precious granddaughters to my

life. Now a single woman for five years, I

relocated back to the DFW area in 2013 and find this area be an exciting place to continue my journey.

Several things I Love...

I love to sing.

I love photography.

I love to write.

I love design.

I love people.

I love community.

With much anticipation I start my season with Murray Media. I look forward to making this a long and prosperous career.

I have already met with several clients and I am thrilled to be your Community Relations and Advertising Consultant.

It will be a joy to step out and discover many wonderful people and stories while attending community events, networking meetings, chamber events and more.

I’m only a phone call away. Let me help you make your business all it can be through the beauty and art of advertising in Argyle Living.

Sincerly, Becka Materne

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Table of

Contents

20

On the Cover is The Country Lakes Family Dental Team

Featured: Be Dental Ready for Back to School

Lifestyle

Family

08 10 16 18

30 Inside Community

Great Family Camping Makeover of the Month How to Choose a College Gardening with Complete Solutions

Editors pick:

Finding Your Inner Model

31 Inside Education 32 March with the Best 34 Eagles Season Preview

Yourself

37 Stress Management Skills

22 24 26 28

Photos from Argyle

How to Deal with Migraines Dentistry with Dr. Matt Edit This with Steve Gamel Nutrition with Savory Bistro

12

38 Volleyball: New Coach, New Leaders

35 Band Summer Music Academy

Learn How to Deal with Migraines on pg

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Great Family Camping Lifestyle

Within a Two-Hour Drive

by Susan Neuhalfen

N

ow that the weather is going to cool down and the kids are back in school, it’s time to start thinking about the three-day weekends and taking the family camping. We polled readers and found a few real gems within a two-hour drive that are perfect when the cooler weather starts to kick in.

Vineyard Campground and Cabins

Ray Roberts State Park

at Lake Grapevine

On Lake Lewisville

Argyle readers Jeff and Judy

recommended it. You can’t get much closer than this. The campgrounds are beautiful and have great

amenities like a fishing pier, kayak

rentals, bike rental, nature trails and a swim beach. This is strictly a selfcontained RV Park and full-service cabin rental area, but a guest may put up 1 tent with a cabin rental

or with a RV Site rental. Visit www. vineyardscampground.com for a virtual tour.

It’s also very close, Ray Roberts is recommended by readers Gary

and Kristy. There are two locations to camp: Johnson Branch and Isle

du Bois. Three unique eco-regions

are found in the park: Eastern Cross

Timbers, Blackland Prairie and Grand Prairie. If you’re into nature and

animals, this is your kind of place.

There are plenty of hiking trails,

equestrian trails and beach areas with paddleboats and canoes to rent. It

even has a marina that sells and rents

817.329.8993

boats. There is lots of great fishing

1501 N. Dooley St.

to bring your own. There are also

thevineyards@grapevinetexas.gov

water and electricity.

888.329.8993

and there are plenty of boat slips

Grapevine, Texas 76051

equestrian campsites, campsites with

Isle du Bois Unit 100 PW 4137

Pilot Point, TX 76258-8944 Johnson Branch Unit 940.637.2294 100 PW 4153

Valley View, TX 76272-7411

http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/rayroberts-lake

Lake Mineral Wells State Park Hike, bike, or ride your own horse down

to the beautiful lake where you can swim in what was once considered healing waters. There are sheer rock cliffs for

while visiting including hiking, mountain biking, swimming fishing, riding your

own horse and more. There are backpack campsites as well as campsites with electric and water.

experienced climbers as well as six fishing

254.897.4588

license required. They rent flat-bottom

Glen Rose, TX 76043

piers and lots of fish to catch with no boats with trolling motors, canoes,

kayaks, paddleboards, and rowboats

No skiing, tubing, or jet skiing allowed.

1629 Park Rd 59

http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/ Daingerfield State Park southwest

Regular and equestrian campsites are available. The views are spectacular.

940.328.1171

100 Park Road 71

Mineral Wells, TX 76067

http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lakemineral-wells

Dinosaur Valley State Park: Glen Rose, TX Dinosaur tracks are in the riverbed at the Paluxy River so you can walk where the

dinosaurs once did. Reader Monica says there is a lot for the whole family to do

of Texarkana Daingerfield State Park southwest

of Texarkana is deemed one of the

cleanest parks in the country. Reader Alicia recommended it for its beauty.

Eisenhower State Park Eisenhower State Park is on Lake Texoma in the northern part of the state. Explore hiking trails along high bluffs, climb boulders, swim or fish without a license.

Bring your ATV or dirt bike along the OHV trail. You can view the rocky bluffs from the water on a guided kayaking tour.

They have full hookup campsites as well as campsites with water and electricity.

903.465.1956 50 Park Road 20 Denison, TX 75020-4878 http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/

You can fish, swim, boat hike. There are

eisenhower

flat bottom boats to rent.

There are several great spots in Texas and

paddleboats, paddleboards, kayaks and 903.645.2921

455 Park Road 17

Oklahoma that are a little longer drive but worth it. We will highlight those for you in

Daingerfield, TX 75638

an upcoming issue. In the meantime, leave

daingerfield

that are great for camping.

http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/

us feedback on social media about places

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Lifestyle | Makeover of the Month

Before

Makeover of the Month

AShlyn

young

A

photography by Caroline Simpson

shlyn Young leads a very busy and very social life. After graduating from Stephen F. Austin with a Bachelor or Science in Hospitality in May, she started a job at an event production company in McKinney. Her hair had grown well past her waist and she wanted a change. She wanted a new hairstyle that was professional but also fun.

Hair by Hannah Church

After

Makeover and clothes provided by

214.415.4806 www.cloud9salon.com

Want to be the next Makeover?

Email cloud9salon@cloud9salon.com and tell us why you deserve it!

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Ashlyn wanted a BIG change. Her waist-length hair needed cut and tamed, but Hannah knew that beautiful wave would look even better with the right color. So, Hannah did a balayage using the teasing technique combined with some highlighting for a brighter effect. She cut a total of 14 inches off and gave her a sassy swing bob.

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Lifestyle

Inner Finding Your

Model

by Susan Neuhalfen

Model Skyler Harrison

H

ave you ever dreamed of being a model? There’s a new business in Argyle designed to help you experience that dream and you might just end up in front of industry professionals in the process.

Model Shelby Roberts

“We have spots available for aspiring

and bloggers. The photographers are

their current portfolios or anyone who

they work with Amy on the theme for that

models, models interested in adding to just wants to have some cool photos

taken,” said Amy. “You don’t have to be

a model, it’s open to anyone who wants to participate.”

Camellia Concepts has themed photo wardrobes. Amy develops these themes Models Coen Kinser (left) Avery Ann Stevens (right)

with professional photographers and

together they collaborate on the scenery as well as the wardrobe. Amy insists that

all of the photography is done tastefully.

“I’m very sensitive to how the beauty

Models Kylie Schroeder (left) Keira Schroeder (right)

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month. Some images from the event are printed in fashion magazines.

In September, they will be holding a

model boot camp and photography

workshop. This camp is geared toward aspiring models learning how to pose and how to walk based on the fashion

photography industry. Anyone interested may sign up on their Facebook page, Camellia Concepts: photography

shootouts and boutique workshops.

industry treats women and how it can

The most important thing to Amy, is

open to anyone who wants to grow and

the experience.

affect self-esteem,” said Amy. “This is

that her clients have fun and enjoy

have fun.”

“Beauty is channeled from heart, mind

Though it’s not always promised, there

and soul,” said Amy. “We are here to

attend including talent agency reps

in themselves.”

are industry professionals who sometimes

help those who want to find that beauty

photography by Chelsea Walston / Walsto Media

shoots with visual artsy stages and

professional modeling photographers and

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Lifestyle

How to Choose a College

by Susan Neuhalfen

According to King, students should apply to a range of colleges including:

Safety Schools - A college where you know you’ll get accepted Target schools - Your GPA and test scores aren’t exact but given your whole student portfolio, there’s a probability of getting accepted Reach Schools - Longshot, but something might spark the college about you Angie Munday, a certified college

counselor and academic advisor at Liberty Christian said that a major component in the college process is to visit the school.

“Until you get on the campus you really don’t get a feel for it,” said Munday.

O

ne of the most exciting and yet stressful things in a high school student’s life is choosing a college. However, according to Toni King, Director of Academic Advising and College Planning at Liberty Christian, it doesn’t have to be that stressful. King is one of two certified college counselors working through the college admissions process with all high school students.

“There are programs that help students find schools based on their interests,” said King. “There are a number of factors to consider which only helps to narrow down the selection.”

Liberty Christian uses Naviance, a whole college admissions software program that assesses students’ interests as well as what they desire in a school and helps them begin the process of choosing the right college.

Students research whether they would like to attend a big school, small school, or in-state or out-of-state university.

Other factors to consider include Greek organizations, sports, and, of course, financial obligations. Those are just a few of the factors students consider in making their final college decision.

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“There’s only so much you can learn on the internet.”

Finally, take a deep breath and don’t

panic. Three’s a college fit for every child.

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Lifestyle | Gardening

Fertilizer

What’s Going On in my Yard...

W

hen it comes to turf maintenance, our friends over at GRASSPERSON are a great

source of knowledge. They’ve sent over

a couple things to keep in mind while we

go through the ups and downs of a typical Texas summer.

14-18 minutes; rotor style heads 20-25 minutes; and drip style lines range from 35-45 minutes. It is a great idea to have a professional walk thru the entire system to ensure proper coverage as well as efficiency of the system.

Mowing height

Watering

You should be watering at least 3-4 days

summer to help with water retention.

to avoid fungus issues. Run times for pop-

between 3-3.5” and the St. Augustine a

frequently. Always water between 4-6 a.m.

We recommend to keep your Bermuda

up spray heads should range between

little higher.

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grass to ensure it’s a success with all the heat stress we have had so far this summer. Just as important, be prepared after September 1 to apply your preemergents. You should not apply when the cool weather is here, but instead, apply weeks prior to the seasonal change to help fend off what’s coming.

Weeds

Nutsedge is a weed that is caused by heavy rainfall. To treat it, call a professional that has weed specific treatments to help get rid of this problem. General weed chemicals will not touch it, and other than thinning out some of your broad leaf weeds, could be a waste of money.

All grass should be cut higher in the

a week. The goal is watering deep, not

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You should be applying food to your

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DENTAL

BE

READY for Back to School

940.455.7645

CountryLakesDental.com 74 McMakin Rd., #200 Bartonville, TX

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by Dr. Matt Artho

by Dr. Matt Artho

B

ack to school is all about inciting those opportunities of education and self-knowledge, and as it has

always been my pleasure to educate Argyle families with monthly dental

advice, I am even more grateful to initiate

activities. Mouth guards that fit over

braces will help prevent trauma from orthodontic brackets.

Speaking of orthodontics, orthodontic treatment should also be maintained

the school year with my own back to

during school. Dislodged brackets or

featured article, I am happy to be able to

because they trap food and plaque, poor

that I was ever a teacher’s pet or anything.

tooth decay. Braces are often a concern

emergencies can be a distraction for

this will inhibit performance. I often treat

So, gather up those backpacks, clean

orthodontic treatment involving clear trays

school dental lecture. Most of all, as a

wires can get in the way of studies, and

go beyond the maximum 400 words, not

cleaning can result in inflamed gums and

Joking aside, poor oral health and dental

for band students or athletes who fear

learning and can hinder school activities.

these patients with Invisalign, which is an

out the lunch bags, grab your notebooks, pens, and pencils, and let the educating begin!

The routine of school works well for dental health, as long as good dental habits are implemented into our schedule and our

children’s schedules. It begins, as dentists photo of Country Lakes Family Dental Team by Your Candid Memories (yourcandidmemories.com)

often advocate, with good brushing and

flossing habits. Brushing in the morning after breakfast will help keep plaque

forming food and acids from lingering throughout the day. The same is true

at night, as brushing before bed keeps

that are changed weekly to move teeth.

When indicated, Invisalign is a great

option for compliant students because the trays can be removed allowing for easier oral hygiene.

Finally, many emergency situations can

occur during school from sports injuries or playground blunders. Time is of the importance when dealing with dental trauma. If a traumatic event occurs, first assess the situation for loss of

consciousness, concussion, or excessive

bacteria at bay when you are sleeping and

bleeding. If this occurs, the emergency

Of course, add a round of flossing to the

stop. If an accident is dental only and

need healthy gums to remain at the top of

out, do not place it in water. Place it

saliva flow is decreased.

room or a physician should be the first

roster at least once a day, as A+ teeth

causes a tooth or piece of tooth to come

the class.

in milk, saliva, or it can even be held in

Sports and extracurricular activities

are always a big part of school, and

unprotected teeth can result in unwanted dental trauma. My first recommendation for athletes is to wear an athletic

mouth guard. Generic mouth guards are available at many sport stores or

pharmacies, and your dentist can provide a custom mouthpiece for better fit and

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comfort. Non-contact sports like running, golf, or powerlifting can cause teeth

chattering or clenching. Small mouth

pieces can be made by your dentist to

keep your teeth separated during these

the mouth as long as it does not pose a

choking hazard. Finally, get to the dentist as soon as possible. A tooth replaced

within an hour of the injury has the best chance of survival.

Of course, it goes without saying that

making regular checkups at your dentist

should be on the curriculum. I rarely meet a patient who was not happy to get out

of school for a dental appointment, and I

enjoy seeing them, too. Even I pick up on a little education from these tikes.

Enjoy the school year, and happy smiling!

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Yourself

How to

Deal Migraines With

by Susan Neuhalfen

Medication

Sleep

I

f one has never experienced migraines, it is hard to understand the pain attached to them.

Migraines are debilitating headaches that

Food Management

Common Triggers • Allergies (including food allergies) • Bright lights

make performing daily tasks difficult for

• Loud noises

even the most determined of people.

• Strong odors

They affect roughly 12% of the population, the majority being women.

Signs of Migraines So how do you know if you’re having a migraine or just a headache? Here are some telltale signs of migraines: • Nausea and/or vomiting • Sensitivity to light and/or sound • Pain on one side of the head • Pain located behind one ear or eye • Seeing flashing lights, spots or having double vision

Botox

• Foods, drinks especially containing caffeine and alcohol

• Changes in weather • Changes in sleep • Dehydration • Anxiety and stress • Medication • Hormonal changes Hormonal changes, whether menopause or menstruation, are a very common

triggers among women, which is why migraines are slightly more common in boys than girls until girls begin

menstruation. However, those with

Hydration

Stress Management

practices and always had water or a drink with electrolytes on hand. Now it’s rare that he gets a migraine.

Prevention and Treatment One of the recurring themes that every migraine sufferer mentioned was recognizing the patterns that lead to the migraine. Many kept food journals to see if there was a correlation between ingredients that caused the migraine.

Others recognized that as soon as they felt stress they began taking medication to stave off any problems. One mentioned that she used Excedrin Migraine while some had prescription medications. Still others, as soon as they saw the flashing lights, simply laid down in a dark room with no sounds and covered their eyes with a towel or sleep mask.

If natural remedies don’t help, or if new symptoms develop, the most important thing to do is to see a doctor who specializes in headache management.

kids mentioned dehydration and sleep

• Vertigo, imbalance, fainting

deprivation as the most common triggers.

A relatively new development in the

• Migraines usually give warning signs

“They don’t stay well hydrated, especially

treatment of chronic migraine headaches

my kids are playing sports I have to really

to treat wrinkles, but don’t think that a

in the Texas heat,” said one reader. “When

is to use Botox. Yes, the same Botox used

Watching for Signs

monitor their schedules.”

trip to the plastic surgeon is in order.

While interviewing several area residents

Another reader had a child athlete who

who have suffered from migraines, they all paid particular attention to the patterns and signs that lead to the migraine. In some cases a jagged light would appear on one side their vision. Some reported having migraines after coming “down”

was suffering from five migraines a month.

Not wanting to put him on medicine, she

injections. Also, this method is only used for chronic migraine sufferers. A chronic

“I made sure that everything I fixed was

headaches for 4+ hours at a time at least

fresh and took all food with MSG out of the house,” she said. “Processed foods really affected him.”

would happen hours after eating certain

She and her husband kept an eye on the

known as triggers.

clinical expertise to perform these Botox

took control of his diet.

from a stressful situation. For others, it foods. The causes of the migraines are

Only a trained neurologist will have the

patterns. They made sure that he had

migraine sufferer is one who has migraine 15 days out of the month. For those chronic migraine sufferers who have not responded well to other medications, Botox injections have proven in many cases to be a positive alternative.

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Yourself | Dentistry

The Benefits of

Invisalign

®

for Back to School

T

he school year has arrived, and with it all the joys of backpacks, lunch bags, homework, afterschool

activities, PTA meetings, class party

preparations, early wakeups, and I should probably stop now. Trust me, I know how busy the school year can get, but when you are able to find a way to take off

some of the heat, make sure to jump

on it. One bit of dental advice I have to make life a little easier for teens and

pre-teens is considering Invisalign for orthodontic treatment.

Though Invisalign® is an orthodontic

treatment typically used by adults, teens and pre-teens can greatly benefit from

the treatment when indicated. Invisalign® is a series of trays worn throughout the day that orthodontically move teeth as

they are changed out usually on a weekly basis. The process typically begins with

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an evaluation to consider if Invisalign®

is the right treatment. Following a series of x-rays, impressions are taken. In our

office, we prefer to use digital impressions for comfort and accuracy. The case is

digitally designed by orienting the teeth as desired, and the final design can be viewed before beginning treatment.

So, how is this advantageous for our

students? First, the trays can be removed.

This is helpful if your child plays a wind

instrument, like mine, and wants to avoid

braces from hindering performance. Band or orchestra students can even take them out during play. Second, for athletes, Invisalign® helps avoid oral trauma

usually faster than traditional orthodontics, in addition to not having to worry about brackets popping off. This will help limit the amount of time your child misses school or school functions.

Compliance is very important when considering Invisalign®. Though it is easier for them to clean their teeth compared to conventional braces, if they do not wear the trays as instructed, then the treatment will not work.

I have seen many great results with Invisalign for teens and pre-teens. Ask your dentist if your child is a candidate.

Enjoy the school year, and happy smiling!

that occurs from forceful contact while

wearing braces. Also, for students who

are self-conscious, the trays are virtually invisible. Finally, appointment times

are much quicker and treatment time is

by Dr. Matt who is a practicing dentist and owner of Country Lakes Family Dental www.CountryLakesDental.com

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Yourself | Edit This

Making Assumptions

Could Hurt Your Business

S

omething I learned a long time ago as a business owner is to never assume someone isn’t a potential

customer or, at a minimum, can’t benefit your business in some way.

I am reminded of a situation recently

and help you meet power players you wouldn’t otherwise meet.

I may be a writer and editor by trade, but I firmly believe in leveraging all opportunities that help my business grow.

where another business owner initially

I love helping others do the same while

later cancel. He insinuated that he didn’t

we serve. This includes promoting local

accepted my invitation to meet only to have time to meet with someone who wasn’t a client.

Knowing he was new to the area, I was

simply trying to help give him the lay of the land and some leads. I also figured maybe we could throw some business

each other’s way. But he was so fixated

on only making time for what he felt were better prospects, he failed to recognize the opportunity standing right in front of him.

Here are three reasons why making an assumption like this is a bad idea: 1. Just because they’re not customers now doesn’t mean they won’t be

down the road. Staying open-minded and relationship-focused means they will come to you first.

2. Even someone who isn’t a

client can still be that voice in the community or on social media,

referring your services and promoting you as a trustworthy business owner.

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creating more value for the communities small businesses, volunteering time in the community, and attending networking events and lunch and learns. I also try

to offer advice to new business owners, where possible.

The point is that one should never assume someone isn’t a client or could not benefit your business. You’re not only limiting your growth potential, but you’ll alienate yourself in the process.

by Steve Gamel Edit This 469.360.3611 www.edit-this-npsteve.com

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Yourself | Nutrition

Boost Your Energy Dear Annette:

I

need energy!!! Summer is ending and that means fall schedules and holidays around the corner. I just drag my feet some days, please help!

Dear Reader: Today’s schedules are demanding. Energy is a something we all need more of. Many people tell me how tired and run down they feel at times. It seems we have run out of energy. What creates energy for us? We create energy through the mitochondria.

How many remember the Krebs cycle from biology? We need healthy mitochondria for optimal energy. It is also extremely important for cell regeneration to prevent aging and imperative for healthy cognition, for fighting inflammation, pain, and stiffness in the body. We need BDNF Brain- derived neutrophic factor to create new and healthy brains cells. If the brain is sluggish, so is every other system in the body. Certain foods lend themselves more to creating strong mitochondria and turn on the gene to create BDNF. The top 12 food choices for healthy mitochondria based on the Functional Medicine Institute are:

Diet is extremely important but so is sleep.

• Almonds

• Get in a routine; go to bed at the same

• Avocado

time every night. Get at least two hours of

• Grass fed beef or buffalo (bison)

Good sleep hygiene can really help. Some pointers for good sleep are:

sleep before midnight.

• Blueberries

• Have no clutter in your bedroom.

• Broccoli (all cruciferous vegetables)

• Do not eat a heavy meal before going

• Coconut oil

• Use lavender oil in your bedroom.

• Green tea

• Take the TV out of the bedroom.

• Olive oil • Pomegranate seeds • Salmon

• Do some meditation or breathing exercises before sleeping.

Strangely enough we have to move to

• Seaweed

It is best to eat organic foods as toxins are what deplete your energy.

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Stay away from processed foods and sugar they are big energy thieves.

Having more energy is all about lifestyle choices . The good news is we can create it for ourselves!

on a regular basis report having more

Sincerely Yours,

energy than those who are more

Savory Bistro Owner & Wellness Coach

have more energy. People who exercise

• Spinach

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to bed.

sedentary.

Annette Doody

www.thesavoryteam.com

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Know

Be in the

Family

Inside Community

OCT 14th BARN DANCE

Riding Unlimited’s 3rd Annual Barn Dance fundraiser happening on Saturday, October 14 from 6 to 9p.m. at 9168 T.N. Skiles Rd, Ponder. There will be live music and dancing with the Redwine Band, silent and live auction and fun for the whole family. Tickets are $25 per person at www.ridingunlimited.org. It all benefits Riding Unlimited, a non-profit helping individuals with physical, educational, intellectual and emotional disabilities through equine therapy.

New Coffeehouse in Harvest Faught Farmhouse in Harvest is now Farmhouse Coffee & Treasures, a great place to meet with lots of coffees, espressos, hot chocolate, teas and lemonade available for purchase. They will also serve juice and shaved ice and have sandwiches, pastries and other delectable offerings. It will be open TuesdayFriday from 6am until 8pm and Saturday and Sunday from 7am until 7pm.

Hide and Seek with Rocks

Watch Argyle Meetings from Anywhere

If you find a painted rock around town, get ready for

The Town of Argyle is making it easier than ever to see

Area Rocks paints pictures on rocks and then hides

those Argyle residents unable to attend town meetings,

your close up. The Facebook group Flower Mound

them in the Flower Mound, Denton and Argyle areas.

Seekers are encouraged to take a selfie holding the

rock and post the picture on Facebook. Then hide the rock in another location for someone else to find.

exactly what is going on during public meetings. For

they will soon be able to watch the Town Council and

Planning and Zoning Meetings via the web. Residents

are still encouraged to attend if they wish to make their voices heard in the public forum.

Inside Education Schooldigger.com ranks Argyle ISD 16th Out of 933 ranked districts in Texas, SchoolDigger.com has ranked Argyle ISD 16th. This is based on scores supplied by the Texas Education Agency.

Founded in 2006, SchoolDigger.com ranks schools based on criteria such as scores on standardized tests, size of student body, student/teacher ratio and number of students who receive free or reduced lunch. Once schools are ranked by test scores, an Average Standard Score is calculated and sorted to determine ranking.

Argyle Middle School Tennis Program Continues

Argyle Middle School Tennis Team program is open to 7th and 8th graders who are willing to sign up for athletics as an elective

Argyle

ISD top 10 Argyle High School Yearbook Pictures August 23 7:30am - 3:30pm AHS Varsity Football August 25, 7:30pm 10:30pm at Cleburne High School Labor Day No School September 4

class. If interested, contact Tobi Jordan, AHS tennis coach, at tjordan@argyleisd.com. For more information, visit the AMS tennis website at Argyle ISD and go to Departments – Programs & Athletics – Athletics – Tennis for more information.

Liberty Christian

Events photos courtesy of AISD and Liberty Christian

Argyle Archery Team Shoots High Score The Argyle Archery Team from Hilltop Elementary competed in the National Archery in Schools (NASP) World Competition in Orlando, Florida over the summer. The team came in 8th place overall in the Elementary Division. They shot a team all time high score of 3108.

4th Grader Zoe Jackson ranked #1 of 149 4th grade girls competing while Elizabeth Criswell ranked #3.

LIberty Christian’s

New teachers

Liberty Christian School is excited to announce the addition of new full-time teachers to the Warrior family for the 2017–2018 school year. Loren Gallo will be teaching 8th grade physical education. Valeri Sewell and Laura Vinson will both be joining the fourth grade teaching staff while Nichole Lewis will be teaching first grade. Finally, Lisa Dail will be joining the Liberty team as the new Lower School Instructional Coach.

Middle School & Upper School Portraits September 29 8:30am - 12pm Commons B LC Varsity Football Game (Home) September 8, 7:30pm vs. Celina LC Varsity Volleyball Game (away) September 28, 6:30pm vs. Nolan Catholic High School AUGUST 2017 | ARGYLE LIVING | 31

W h at D o e s i t Ta k e to

march best? with the

L

ong before summer is over and school starts, the practices begin for the Argyle High School Marching Band.

With the Texas heat, the band begins by

The multi award-winning band started its

Middle School Band Director Evan

season on July 28 as the new members came together to meet and start working on the fundamentals that make this band consistently one of the best in the state.

The group started at 7:00 am with “ice breaker” activities to get to know each other and learn about forward thinking,

five days a week, until school starts.

Then they start marching every morning at 6:50am.

“We start with the basics,” said Argyle Fletcher, one of several instructors involved in the process. “We learn

posture, first steps, forward and backward marching and reading the field.”

Posture is a very important first step

and one that takes a great deal of time with section leaders, drum majors and

instructors scouring the lines to make sure

the new students are performing to Argyle

“You have to always be thinking and

scrutinized, though the band uses the

standards. The marching portion is equally method of positive reinforcement while

School Band Director Kathy Johnson to

teaching and learning the new routine.

the crowd of newcomers. “It’s imperative

After breaking for lunch, it’s time to learn

when you are marching to always think ahead.”

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marching every morning at 7:00 and will,

something very important when marching.

always have a plan,” said Argyle High

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Family

the music. They begin with full band

rehearsal for two hours and then they

break off into sections. In addition to Fletcher, Bojan Gutic (AMS Assistant Band Director), Asa Burk (Jazz Band Director), Michael Lemish (Percussion Director) and James McNair (5th and 6th grade music director) all assist in teaching sectionals.

There are also various private instructors who work with band members to perfect the sound.

After a break for dinner, they finish off with more marching from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. That’s a typical band day: fourteen hours, Monday through Friday until school starts.

before school starts. Truthfully, it’s all fun,

“The dedication, standards, and efforts

even if it is hard work.”

of the band program’s alumni, students,

They say it takes a village and, in the case

parents, teachers, and fans are the

of the Argyle Band, it does. There is a

impetus behind the machine that is the

group of supportive parents who handle

Argyle Eagle Band.

food, activities, band uniforms and more.

The whole process, from start to finish, involves a well-oiled machine full of caring

The goal of all who are involved is very simple; power through adversity and

people, ready to help these students

always strive for excellence in all areas of

achieve success.

your life. It is more than just a ‘band thing’,

Johnson, who truly runs a tight ship. “We

“It is not by accident that the Argyle band

it is a blueprint for living a productive and

are all going to see the DCI movie and

program has enjoyed years of consistent

service-centered life, which is realized

the last week we’ll have a family cookout

success,” said Johnson.

through the medium of music.”

“We do some fun stuff, too,” explains

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Family

SEASON

PREVIEW:

Eagles an Easy Pick to

Win

State

by Steve Gamel

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A

rgyle has been a state power for so long now that it’s difficult to imagine a season where the Eagles are not competing for a state title.

After all, Argyle didn’t just raise the bar – in many ways, it is the bar.

last year for Liberty Christian, transferred

Last year was the earliest playoff exit for Argyle in recent memory, and only the second time since 2011 where it didn’t play for a state title.

will have help with the addition of Noah

“We lost to a good team,” Argyle head coach Todd Rodgers said.

“But I feel good about this year; the number of returners we have and the depth of our team.”

The Eagles will have at least four quarterbacks battling it out for the starting role. Hayden Clearman returns after throwing for 735 yards and six touchdowns in four starts. But Zack Pelton and Braden Pruett also took snaps and will be in the mix. Jon Copeland, who started

to Argyle during the offseason and

creates even more intrigue heading into the season.

Elsewhere, running back Don Williams

eclipsed 1,500 rushing yards last year and Lang, who transferred from Abilene Wylie.

Chase Estrada and Cale Nanny were part of a very deep receiving

core last year and will shoulder a heavier

load this year.

Six starters return on

defense. Chase Petter had

76 tackles last year and helps lead a unit

that includes standouts such as Kaden

Roberts, Gage Campbell, Slater Wright, and Preston Wilson.

Argyle opens its season Sept. 1 against

Lovejoy. They’ll host Abilene Wylie in their

home opener before facing Paris to round out the non-district schedule.

Argyle Band Summer Music

Academy Members of the Argyle High School and Middle School Bands attended the Summer Music Academy at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin. In addition to band and orchestra practices, electives such as jazz band, the history of rock, conducting, leadership, sight-reading skills, music theory and much more was offered. The students also enjoyed a field trip to Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels.

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Volleyball:

New coach, new leaders Give Argyle Different Look In 2017

by Steve Gamel

N

ew Argyle girls volleyball coach Megan DeGroot was asked recently if she had seen the latest preseason polls, which apparently had the Lady Eagles ranked pretty high in Class 4A. DeGroot hadn’t seen them – nor did she want to.

“I’m really not trying to [look at that stuff],” DeGroot said with a laugh.

Incidentally, Argyle is ranked No. 2 by the Texas Girls Coaches Association,

which really isn’t a surprise considering the program has advanced to the state

tournament four times over the last five seasons. Argyle won its first state title in 2015 and lost to Bushland in last year’s final.

But DeGroot represents a changing of

the guard at Argyle. Not only do the Lady Eagles have a new coach, but they have

a slew of new faces on the court who are

suddenly tasked with more responsibility for a program with endless expectations.

DeGroot said the only way to manage

those expectations and get back to the

top of the mountain is to take it one day at a time.

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“Everyone wants a state title, but not everyone is willing to work hard every single day to make it happen,” she said.

“This is a clean slate. These girls are eager, and they’re excited. But they also don’t know what to expect. All we can do is take it one day at a time and not look too far ahead.”

This is DeGroot’s first head coaching gig.

She takes over for former coach Clark Oberle, who left the program he started 18 years ago for Decatur this past May. Over the last five seasons alone, he turned Argyle into a state power while ringing up a staggering 188-47 record in that stretch.

But gone from last year’s 40-win team are players like Maddie DeGuire (Lubbock Christian), Halee Van Poppel (Belmont) and Allison White (Texas Tech), all of whom were responsible for the bulk of the production last year.

The cupboard isn’t bare, though. Six girls return from last year’s team, all of whom either started or saw significant playing time in the rotation. This includes seniors Danielle Davis and Sophie Betzhold, juniors Alyssa Wallace and Paxton McGlinch, and sophomores Mariah Hesselgesser and Kassidy Reeves.

“I like my team, and the best part is that each and every one of them is versatile,” DeGroot said. “I’ve got right-side hitters and outside hitters who can play middle for me, or even set. That opens a lot of doors because it allows us to change up the offense more often and speed the game up. Because they are so versatile, we can do that type of stuff.”

DeGroot said this year’s Lady Eagles’ squad will also be bigger than normal, meaning that she will likely carry 13 or 14 girls on the varsity roster. It’s all in an effort to not only be successful now, but continue to be in the future.