Argyle Living Magazine August 2019

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Publisher & Editor Scott & Kelly Murray

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t’s that time again! Are you ready to slide into another new school year? Time to purchase back-to-school supplies, school clothes, and get the endless amount of preschool forms completed. Time for parents and children to transition back into daily routines, meet new teachers, new friends, and for many, a whole new school.

For parents, this can either be a blessing or a time of stress and sadness.

But it’s always a time for everyone to get excited about the anticipation of a fresh start. Even for me, although I am clearly beyond school age, I still love the excitement that a new school year brings.

I also look forward to all the stories my kids will share – at least for the first week or so before they go back to their usual response “good” to my “how was your day” question.

This year, our family will welcome a sophomore into college, a junior into high school, and an 8th-grader returning to her current school. So we should have plenty of excitement around our house, to say the least. I don’t know about you, but each year during this time it’s like a “mini” New Year’s for me, where I set my resolutions for a better year.

I think things like “This year I am going to read every school email within 24 hours of it arriving” and “I am going to cook more family meals” or “Be more organized with the kids’ school activities.”

The list goes on. But, just like most of my New Year’s resolutions, by about the third week, I am back to just trying to keep my head above water.

In this issue, we are celebrating Women In Business, and I think it’s a perfect time to remind parents - especially Moms – that you are doing a great job. It’s Ok not to be perfect, because no one is regardless of what you see on Facebook or “Fakebook,” as I like to call it.

Many of the amazing women featured in our publication would be happy to tell you how they struggle to balance home and work, how they sometimes feel guilty and have days where they feel they fail at both work and at home.

That being said, I hope everyone keeps this in mind. And the next time you see a parent who forgot their child’s lunch or is late to pick up their kiddo from school, maybe offer them a smile or a word of encouragement instead of judging them.

I genuinely believe we are all just trying to do our best. I hope you enjoy this issue, and we wish you and your family all the best in the 2019-2020 school year!

Sincerely, Kelly Murray

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS

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On the Cover is: The Team at Adams Furniture

FEATURED:

LOOK WHAT WE FOUND

ASK THE EXPERTS 06 Gardening with Complete Solutions 22 Dentistry with Country Lakes Family Dental

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 25 KoonsFuller Family Law: A Strong

Legal Reputation. An Even Stronger Legal Team.

ARTICLES 08 Women in Business 10 Seven Tips to Get Kids Back On a School Sleep Schedule

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26 EDITORS PICK: Resident Spotlight with Pam Arrington

17 Signs of Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke

19 High School Football 2019 28 AL & LC Introduce New Student Club

30 Foodie Friday with Jay Marks Real Estate

31 TXFallenPD Tribute Event 2019 33 Sheriff’s Corner with

Sheriff Tracy Murphree

34 91st North Texas Fair & Rodeo 37 Community Corner with Dianne Edmondson

38 Argyle Volleyball Ready to Avenge

Women in

Business

ISSUE Get to know your local female business owners.

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Ask The Expert: Gardening

Fall

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ow that school has started, and the vacationing is over, it's time to get out the “to-do list” and

focus on prepping for fall. It's a great time to get the ball rolling on that outdoor

space or landscaping project. But as you do, remember to protect yourself by keeping an eye out for quality. Ensure the estimates you are entertaining are going to be able to deliver on what's promised and not drag you through a long list of change orders and weeks of frustration!

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As a contractor, it's our job to establish ourselves in the community, build a solid reference list, and give you a level of comfort moving forward with anything we do. Make us work for it – look through

the initial pricing and into the company behind it, go through the details in comparison to the finished product you're being promised, check references, look at some jobs, and speak to your neighbors.

Make sure your contractor has an anchor in the community or gives back in some way. The only way to make our community

3 THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN HIRING A CONTRACTOR 1. Ask to meet with the job foreman, can you take me to a project he is managing?

2. What is your payment schedule?

3. Are you insured and registered here in our city?

better is to SUPPORT THOSE WHO ARE GIVING BACK TO IT! In our area, there are a ton of talented people who have built great businesses on being creative, building relationships, and doing things the right way the first time.

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Women in Business Article

Women in BUSINESS Inspirational quotes from successful businesswomen in Denton County

by Steve Gamel

Donna Phillips, Studio 360 Med Spa “Starting out was the least thought-about thing I have ever done in my life. Working for a company and feeling like I could do it better and make more money doing it for myself just made sense. I was 17 and had less knowledge of what could go wrong than fear – and I had zero fear. I set out one day to sell one person on my ability to provide a service in the male dominated industry of risk management and asset recovery. One man took a chance and gave me my first account, so I picked my husband up for his last lunch break at the job he had no idea he would be quitting that day to open our own business.”

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“The quickest way to succeed is by helping other people get what they want out of life and where they want to be in life! Happy people are always more successful, or maybe it’s the other way around – successful people are happier. But I think you have to be happy first. If you are unhappy with life, then a struggle or a challenge will feel overwhelming. I have been there. When you are happy, the hard times are just a hill for a high stepper.”

Poonam Bhana, V Eye P in Carrollton photography by Kim Ortiz Photography

“I had many challenges along the way. Not only am I a woman who has immigrated twice from different countries, I had to start over each time going to college to graduate with Optometry degrees and paying off student loans in each country. I had to learn the differences within the field of Optometry between these countries and make changes to many things I was accustomed to. This was a learning curve and made being successful a bit harder.”

“Do your research and know your demographics you are trying to serve/capture.

Set realistic goals and explore ways to achieve those goals. When you truly know your demographic, you are better servant to your patrons. Being able to provide a business that offers pragmatic solutions to all varieties of clientele gives a lot of leverage to capture every patient/customer/client. Be actively involved in support groups that are available to your business and most importantly, never be afraid to ask for help.”

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Beth Caudill, Make The Move Team

“I encourage people to

“I think people are more concerned with their own business or actions. I like to lift people up.

I encourage people to success, even if they are a

success, even

competing business. You never know who you are going to work with next. It serves a great benefit

if they are a competing photography by Your Candid Memories (YourCandidMemories.com)

to treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. I have learned that I have quite a bit to offer others. I’m happy to share what I have learned though the years as a successful

business.”

business owner.”

“Do your research, find your why, go forth and conquer.”

Kim Gronberg, Gronberg Orthodontics “I think a roadblock is thinking that life is unfair and having a victim mentality.

First of all, life is not going to be fair, whether you are a man or a woman. So get over that! I feel like the biggest determinate of how “successful” you will be is your own attitude. I think the women who are truly successful don’t have time to talk or think about potential obstacles for them because they are too busy just doing what

needs to be done! If you have a goal and want to achieve it, just do it. You are the main person who can hold yourself back.”

“Just know it’s going to be a lot of work – but anything in life that is worthwhile is going to be a lot of work. Not everything is going to go 100% right – there will be a lot of tears. Just take each day as it comes, repeat the things that are working, and quickly re-evaluate and change the things that aren’t

working. Sometimes, we think we have to plan everything out perfectly before we get started. But I would say successful business owners many times are more of a “Ready, Fire, Aim” than “Ready, Aim, Fire.” Don’t waste years

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“I can do hard things! I think being reflective has allowed me the best insight into our business and where I can make adjustments. Being able to humble myself and see the mistakes and missed opportunities has allowed me to grow as a leader the most.

But also, I have learned how important it is to celebrate each little milestone, too! Owning a business is a marathon, not a sprint, so it’s really important to see the good things along the way.”

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“When you are preparing to get your business off the ground, don’t just focus on your business. Think about all your other responsibilities at home and plan for them now. Do you need help with childcare, carpooling, or managing your house? Are there things you’ve typically done, but you may not have time for now? Sometimes being a business owner can give you some much needed flexibility, but sometimes it’s the opposite. There will be days when your best laid plans go awry, so having that support network is essential. This was the best advice I received before opening our school, and it was spot on.”

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S e v e n T i p s To G e t

Kids Back

ON A SCHOOL SLEEP SCHEDULE

by Steve Gamel

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aise your hand if you’re still having to “gently” pull your screaming and groggy child out of bed so they can get dressed and make it to school on time. Wow; that’s a lot of hands. For many parents, the struggle is real, especially during the first couple of weeks of the school year when our kiddos are still used to lazy summer days of staying up late and sleeping in.

Getting up early for school is difficult for any kid or parent, and while you probably should have introduced a new sleep routine a week or so before school started, all is not lost. Many of the same tips still apply now that school has started.

Here are a few you can try right now to give your kids the rest they need and make those mornings a tad easier.

Don’t Let Them Nap After School Try to avoid allowing your child to take a nap after school, as it will only make going to bed later that much more difficult. You can avoid the midday snooze by keeping them active with sports, putting a priority on getting their homework done, or even putting them to work with a few chores around the house.

What tips do you have to make getting your child back on a sleep schedule less stressful? Share them with us on our Facebook page. We’d also love to see your first day of school pictures.

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Cut Out Caffeine As we all know, caffeine can even make grownups jumpy and wide awake. So you can imagine that allowing your child to drink soda at dinner may be counterproductive if you’re trying to get them to go to bed earlier. Choose water instead.

Get Into A Routine Creating a routine that your child can count on every night will help them wind down and mentally prepare for bed. A perfect example for younger kids is having them take a bath, brush their teeth, get their pajamas on, and read a book. You can even have fun with this and create a bedtime chart, complete with pictures and “good behavior stars.” For older kids, you can replace some of these steps by just sitting with them in their room and let them talk about their day. www.ArgyleLivingMagazine.com

Know How Much Sleep They Need The first step in determining when your child should go to bed is determining how much sleep they need. The National Sleep Foundation recommends different hours for different age groups. For example, teenagers need roughly 8-10 hours of sleep versus a preschooler, who needs 10-13 hours of quality sleep.

Adjust Slowly Once you know how much sleep your child needs, you may be thinking the answer to making up ground is to enforce a ridiculously early bedtime right off the bat.

On the contrary, a solid tip is to work them into the new pattern gradually – start with moving the time up by 20 or 30 minutes, then push it up 45 minutes to an hour.

Limit Electronic Screen Time Our kids are used to watching TV, playing video games, or talking to friends on their phones. This extra screen time, especially right before bedtime, makes it harder for them to fall asleep. Eliminate screen time at least an hour before their new bedtime, or better yet, immediately after dinner.

Move Everything Else Up, Too Another way to help get the kids into bed earlier once school has started is to move all the busy household chores up an hour or so. For example, have them do their homework as soon as they get home from school, so it’s out of the way, then try having dinner as a family at 5:30 p.m. instead of 6:30 p.m. You can also adjust your own bedtime, so your child realizes it’s time for everyone to go to bed. This creates a calmer mood throughout the house as bedtime approaches. www.ArgyleLivingMagazine.com

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INSIDE COMMUNITY FIRE STATION 513 WELCOMES SPENCER The firefighters of Fire Station 513 would like to congratulate, the heroic Spencer, on becoming top dog and bravest member of the crew. The firefighters were honored when Spencer said yes to being part of their furever family. He was adopted by the firefighters of Fire Station 513 on July 27th from Flower Mound Animal Services.

Many extraordinary adventures are sure to be in Spencer’s future!

Interested in adopting or donating?

photo courtesy of Argyle Fire District Facebook page

Visit Flower Mound Animal Services 2121 Cross Timbers Rd. • Flower Mound, TX 75028 www.flower-mound.com/117/Animal-Services

ARGYLE POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERNET TIPS On the way to pick up merchandise bought online from a stranger?

Do you have that feeling in the pit of your stomach? Is it safe?

Designate the Argyle Police Department’s parking lot and lobby as the meetup place and available for any reason - child exchange, first time meeting someone. The lobby is audio and video recorded.

An officer is available if assistance is needed. Use the red phone in the lobby to contact dispatch.

RYAN GLENN BAND Fri., Aug 30 | 9pm | The Bartonville Store & Jeter’s Meat Shop 96 McMakin Rd. • Bartonville, TX 76226 No one does Rockabilly music quite like 17 year old Texas teen sensation, Ryan Glenn. The Ryan Glenn Band has a distinctive skill set and compositional flare that bridges the gap between classic and new. Kick back at The Bartonville Store & Jeter’s Meat Shop and make some memories with family and friends. $10 cover at the door.

For more information check out The Bartonville Store & Jeter’s Meat Shop on Facebook.

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INSIDE EDUCATION

CONGRATS AMS HONOR WINDS A truly riveting musical performance!

The Honor Winds competed in the Association of Texas Small School Bands Outstanding Performance Series this summer. They received 1st place for their recording of Simple Gifts which will be published on a CD to be released later this year! CONGRATULATIONS!

HEART OF LIBERTY GALA

FALL YOUTH SPORTS!

Sat., Oct 5 | 6pm | Texas Motor Speedway

Fall season starts Sep 21st or 22nd depending on program and location. i9Sports believes in having fun and teaching good sportsmanship! Flag football, soccer, ZIP lacrosse, baseball or cheer, ages 3 - 12, are organized co-ed teams. Buddy requests are honored. Choose your location and register now at i9sports.com or call 817.400.4525, final registration is August 24 for the fall programs.

3545 Lone Star Cir. • Fort Worth, TX 76177

Support Liberty Christian by attending the Heart of Liberty Gala on Saturday evening, October 5 at Texas Motor Speedway. It’s almost sold out! You won’t want to miss their very special guest. For more information please visit libertychristian.com/support-liberty/ heart-of-liberty-gala.

HOMEWORK IN A CAFE AISD and Homework In A Cafe are working together to help middle school students become independent, motivated learners for life through the practice of study skills in a relaxed after school setting. An individualized goal plan is created for each student and works towards evaluating and developing essential skills that are missing and then the

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Signs of

HEAT EXHAUSTION & HEAT STROKE

by Dr. Rebecca Butler, Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics

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he heat of the summer has definitely arrived. Summer is a season of fun – pool parties, park days, and family barbecues result in long days of playing outside in the heat and in the sun. Additionally, athletes are often preparing for the upcoming season with training camps and outdoor workouts.

stroke. If your child shows symptoms of heat exhaustion, you should:

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Chills, despite the heat

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Headache

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If your child complains of painful muscle cramps in his or her legs, arms or abdomen, you can also gently stretch or massage sore muscles.

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Cool, clammy skin

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Bring your child to a cool, shaded place

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Spending time outside is great, as long as your child is protected by sunscreen, proper hydration, protective clothing, and frequent rest periods to avoid heat illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

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to be losing alertness, call your doctor or seek medical attention immediately.

Signs/Symptoms of heat stroke in kids: illness that occurs when a child’s body creates more heat than it can release.

This results in a rapid increase in core body temperature, leading to brain

call 911 and: •

Bring your child indoors or into shade and undress him or her right away.

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Begin rapid cooling by immersing him or her in a bathtub of cool/cold water.

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If not available, apply cold towels over much of the body replacing them frequently

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damage or death if not promptly treated.

emergency medical treatment.

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A body temperature that rises dangerously high – above 104 degrees

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Flushed, hot and usually dry skin

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summer with your children. BUT be aware of the extreme dangers that can occur with high heat and dehydration.

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HIGH SCHOOL

FOOTBALL 2019

by Steve Gamel

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he 2019 high school football season starts next week. As you prepare to follow your favorite team through the regular season and, hopefully, the playoffs, we want to get everyone clued in on what all the football experts are saying.

Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine, regarded as the Bible of football in Texas, recently published its preseason magazine with

previews of more than 1,400 high school teams. Below is a brief recap of some of the top teams in our Denton County coverage area, specifically, Guyer, Argyle, Hebron, The Colony, Liberty Christian, and Lake Dallas.

GUYER WILDCATS (Coach John Walsh) 2018 record: 6-6 area finalist 2019 Projection: 1st place District opponents: Southlake Carroll, Keller Fossil Ridge, Trophy Club Byron Nelson, Keller Central, Northwest Eaton, Keller, Keller Timber Creek.

Key players: Eli Stowers, QB; Grant Mahon, DT; Kaedric Cobbs, RB; Deuce Harmon, WR; Seth Meador, WR; Jonathan Jones, LB; Zhighill McMillan, WR; Jaden Fugett, DB.

HEBRON HAWKS (Coach Brian Brazil) 2018 record: 8-5 region semifinalist 2019 Projection: 1st place District opponents: Coppell, Flower Mound, Marcus, Lewisville, Irving MacArthur, Irving, Irving Nimitz.

Key players: Carson Harris, QB; Carter Norrie, LB; Darius Snow, DB; Jaylon Lott, RB; Will White, LB; Myles James, OL; Mason Williamson, WR/DB; Vinson Miller, DB/WR. www.ArgyleLivingMagazine.com

THE COLONY COUGARS (Coach Rudy Rangel) 2018 record: 9-2 bi-district finalist 2019 Projection: 2nd Place District opponents: Frisco Lone Star, Frisco Wakeland, Little Elm, Frisco Centennial, Frisco Independence, Frisco Heritage, Frisco Liberty.

Key players: Christian Gonzalez, DB; Myles Price, ATH; Keith Miller, WR; Marcus Moore, DT; Kenneth Harrington, QB; Stephen McCollom, DB; Cameron Thomas, OL; Shafiq Taylor, DB. LIBERTY CHRISTIAN WARRIORS (Coach Steven Greek) 2018 record: 8-5, state semifinalists 2019 Projection: 1st Place District opponents: Fort Worth All Saints, Midland Christian, Addison Trinity Christian, Fort Worth Nolan Catholic.

Key players: Collin Gamble, WR/DB; Daniel Greek, QB; Cristian Driver, WR/DB; Andy Buttrell, OL; Micah Grizzle, OL; Reid Rorick, WR/DB; Kellen Moran, WR/DB; Tye Strickland, ATH.

ARGYLE EAGLES (Coach Todd Rodgers) 2018 record: 13-1 regional finalists 2019 Projection: 1st place District opponents: Melissa, Celina, Paris, Anna, Paris North Lamar, Sanger.

Key players: Tito Byce, RB; Bo Hogeboom, QB; Jake Sullivan, DB; Tate Van Poppel, DT; Alex Gonzales, WR; Blake Sullivan, DL; Cole Kirkpatrick, WR; Jack Tucker.

LAKE DALLAS FALCONS (Coach Michael Young) 2018 record: 7-4 bi-district finalist 2019 Projection: 6th place District opponents: Frisco Reedy, Lucas Lovejoy, Denison, Princeton, Denton Braswell, Frisco, Frisco Lebanon Trail, Frisco Memorial.

Key players: Brandon Engel, QB/WR; Ike Onyekwere, RB; Kobe Minor, DB; Kellen Culberson, OL; Deven Holder, OL; Anthony Patti, K; Jackson Berry, OL: Zachary Blakely, LB. AUGUST 2019

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WHAT WE

FOUND

You Don’t Have To Go Far For Quality Furniture

by Steve Gamel

Adams Furniture is a simple, yet inviting, 10,000 square-foot store located on the southwest corner of farm-to-market roads 407 and 156 in Justin. Although Adams offers a wide-array of Amish and other American-made furniture, it specializes in many custom-made options that bigger chain stores simply can’t do.

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come in, and they’re looking for a table

that will work with everything else in that particular room or even the wood floor.

They’ll walk into a bigger store, and the

service rep will say, ‘Here’s what’s on our

floor.’ It’s a what-you-see-is-what-you-get type thing. That’s not the case at Adams Furniture in Justin.”

Most, if not all, the furniture pieces at

Adams can have 30 or more color options.

So if a client walks in and finds the perfect dining room table but wants it in rustic

cherry, dark oak, or with a different base or legs, the friendly staff at Adams can make that happen.

Some of the brands Adams supports

include Vaughan-Basset, Howard Miller, Serta, Riverside, Mayo, Borkholder,

Yutsey and Best Home Furnishings,

among others. Most of those can be found right on the showroom floor;

the facility is crammed with living room

“There’s no need to go far from home,” they say. “This place is right down the road from you.”

To take a page from that book, look what we found now! Adams Furniture in Justin has been serving Denton County homeowners just like you for more than 90 years but has somehow remained a relative unknown to many of us due to our infatuation with large retail and chain stores. Yes, big-box furniture stores are practically everywhere and have decent stuff. But if you live in Argyle or Robson Ranch, you end up driving farther looking for a quality sofa or bedroom set that you may never find.

Adams are almost endless. People will

groups, bedroom sets, and dining rooms.

Also included are many recliners, lamps,

desks, bookcases, and just about anything else you might need for your home.

“When people hear ‘older’ or ‘this is your grandfather’s furniture store,’ you don’t want them to think we have cobwebs hanging off the furniture or that what we sell is outdated,” Smith chuckled.

“We’ve kept up with the times, both in the knowledge we’ve accumulated and the pictured above is owner Jim Smith While the store has evolved substantially from its early days as a general store, customers see Adams Furniture as one of the last vestiges of a mom-andpop business.

“We have created a niche for people who don’t want that cookie-cutter look.

They want their own look,” said owner Jim Smith, came to work at Adams Furniture in 1969 when he was a freshman in high

styles of product we sell. We have to be.”

Perhaps the best part is that there is little to no turnover at Adams. Eddie and Jon

Romine have worked there for more than 20 and 12 years, respectively. What that’s done is create an environment where customers know they can work with the same associate years after their first purchase.

In many ways, it’s like you are dealing with family instead of salespeople.

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school and has been there every day

There can be some great salespeople at big box stores, but the turnover rate is much higher.

“We’ve all accumulated a certain amount of knowledge over the years.

We know what works best, and people like to deal with the local person,” Smith said.

“They feel at home here. That’s valuable.”

Come in today and see why generations of families continue to choose Adams Furniture as their go-to place to find unique and quality furniture for their homes. Visiting Adams is truly an experience of genuine, warm, and personal service.

“A lot has changed over the years, but in many ways, we’ve stayed exactly the same,” Smith said. “Our goal is to continue to offer quality American-made products.

We may not be able to cover the entire spectrum, but we can at least give people the best options possible. And we’ll spend all the time necessary with the customers to make that happen.”

817.925.9836 www.ShopAdamsFurniture.com 417 FM 156 • Justin, TX 76247

“We have created a niche for people who don’t want that cookie-cutter look.

They want their own look...”

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Ask The Expert: Dentistry

ANTI-AGING Dentistry

by Dr. Matt Artho owner of Country Lakes Family Dental CountryLakesDental.com

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usually enjoy starting my articles with a little humor, my favorite being “fountain of youth” jokes, since they never get old. However, aging is something few easily chuckle over. We all face that crusade to maintain our youth, whether through simple diet and exercise to more cosmetic or medical means. As we embark on being more cosmetically conscience, modern dentistry, too, is evolving beyond the proverbial wooden teeth of George Washington toward an art of rejuvenation.

How exactly can dentistry help to restore

your youth? The answer is chiefly through facial esthetics. In the past, the focus

on the teeth may have led to straighter, whiter teeth, but it did not necessarily

incorporate a smile design that would benefit facial esthetics. With modern technology, we can utilize the measurements of facial proportion to not only

create smiles that fit your face, but can help create better lip and tissue

support to create a fuller

face and reduce wrinkles,

as well as produce a more

support create and aged appearance.

In some instances, dentists are able to use Botox® or other non-surgical procedures within their scope to assist with facial esthetics to improve your overall smile.

Of course, along with well-shaped and straight teeth, a youthful

...can help create better lip and tissue support to create a fuller face and reduce wrinkles...

youthful positioning and design of your smile.

smile may be as simple as incorporating a whitening routine. A healthy, beautiful smile wellplanned and cared for can easily impart a more youthful look.

Of course, beyond outer appearances, the best way to achieve

In conjunction with smile design, the use of orthodontics and implant procedures

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that youthful essence is to always stay young at heart. Happy smiling!

A healthy, beautiful smile well-planned and cared for can easily impart a more youthful look.

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Business Spotlight

A STRONG LEGAL REPUTATION. An Even Stronger Legal Team

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by Steve Gamel

o matter how many times Charla Bradshaw has been seen walking into a courtroom, you can rest assured she and her clients are backed by the largest and most comprehensive family law team in the state.

For more than 25 years, Bradshaw has built a reputation of trust and superior knowledge while having her name linked to some of the more complex divorcerelated cases locally and internationally.

But when she merged her firm with KoonsFuller in 2008 and became the managing shareholder for the Denton office, she and her team did so with the promise of providing clients limitless resources.

KoonsFuller’s services include divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, paternity, marital agreements, property division, and the modification and enforcement of orders. The Denton office has five attorneys: Bradshaw, Sarah Darnell, Sean Abeyta, James Logue, and Nicole Carroll. The firm also has a full-time licensed professional counselor, Jenny Gomez, who provides litigation support for KoonsFuller clients.

“When someone hires us, they have access to all of our attorneys, of which we have every level. On top of that, there’s this amazing support staff,” Bradshaw said. “We do things differently and comprehensively, and it starts with the team approach. We have a reputation of taking remarkably good care of our clients.”

Bradshaw, a Denton native who is listed among The Best Lawyers in America in family law and family law mediation as recognized by Best Lawyers, LLC since 2011, has all but her thesis in a masters in marriage and family therapy: she went on to law school before completion and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

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Attorney Sarah Darnell has extensive litigation experience in family law.

She graduated law school in 2006 and in 2012 became Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Attorney Sean Abeyta has helped many clients achieve out-of-court settlements through informal negotiations, mediation, and collaborative law. Abeyta is also Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been named to the Texas Super Lawyers list since 2014.

James Logue studied law at Texas Tech University School of Law in Lubbock and is a member of the American Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, and Texas Aggie Bar Association.

Meanwhile, Nicole Carroll has been practicing law for almost 22 years and is passionate about navigating clients through the divorce process and using creative solutions on complex issues.

“I am blessed to have such an amazing team around me,” Bradshaw said.

“And I know our clients appreciate it, too.”

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Resident Spotlight:

Pamela Arrington

by Steve Gamel

begin filing in for convocation. It won’t

be long before the bell rings for another amazing first day of school at Argyle

ISD, and like usual, Pamela is juggling a number of balls in the air at once.

Her job hasn’t always been this busy – and

that’s something she’s extremely proud of.

“It’s ingrained in me,” Pamela said with a laugh. “It’s my personality to be running around involved in a lot of things.”

To say Pamela’s job description has changed considerably over the

last 13 years in Argyle would be an understatement. A former teacher,

Pamela was tapped by Superintendent, Dr. Telena Wright, four years ago to

leave the classroom and help get a new district communications department off the ground.

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The community had grown so much, as had the district, which desperately needed a streamlined way to communicate internally and externally with parents, residents, stakeholders, and the media.

It was Pamela’s mission, with help from Dr. Wright, to not only juggle all those tasks but make it look easy.

“Dr. Wright and I hit the ground running, and we both worked really hard on building this department,” Pamela said.

“We saw that need, and it means a lot that what I do is helping our teachers, the district, parents, and our students. I love working with Dr. Wright. I admire her so much, and I’ve learned so much working under her.”

Just a few of the things she does daily include publicizing student and staff achievements, partnering with local officials and community groups, writing news releases, and coordinating district publications. She also regularly conducts

formal and informal research to determine public opinion and attitude as a basis for planning and action.

Pamela pointed to two key moments that make her incredibly proud to have helped this district grow: the most recent bond campaign, and the district’s magazine, Argyle Insights.

“That was a $166 million bond campaign, and for me having previously been on the opposite end as a teacher, I knew

what that bond meant, including a new elementary school and more space for the kids,” Pamela said. “Playing a role in helping communicate and get the

information out about the bond made

me extremely proud – because it directly

impacted our students. The second thing is our magazine. It’s nice to highlight our

kids and teachers, and let everyone know about the great things they are all doing here in Argyle.”

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t’s a typical Wednesday afternoon, and Pamela Arrington is coordinating a few last-minute details as teachers and staff

We would be remiss if we also didn’t mention her and Dr. Wright’s work with the Eagle Partner Program, an innovative marketing program that brings funding into the district that directly benefits students and teachers.

For Pamela, it’s all in a day’s work.

When she’s not promoting all things Argyle, she enjoys spending time with her family, which has just as much Eagle Pride as she does. Pamela and her husband, Jeff, have three kids. Jefferson is a junior at Argyle while Franklin is a sixth-grader at Argyle Middle School. Their youngest, Isabelle, is a first-grader at Hilltop.

Looking back, she wouldn’t change a thing about the journey.

“Time does fly by fast. This is my 13th year in Argyle; [Our oldest] started school here in kindergarten,” Pamela said. “Being in this position and having also been on the other side as a teacher has meant so much to me.”

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Argyle and Liberty Christian INTRODUCE NEW STUDENT CLUB

by Steve Gamel

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ow that the school year has started, many students may be wondering if there are any new clubs or organizations to get involved in that can make a real difference in their school and community.

The quick answer is yes, and it’s Interact.

Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12 to 18 who are interested in developing leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. There are more than 20,000 of these clubs throughout the world, and it just so happens that the newest ones are right

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here at Argyle High School and Liberty Christian School.

Are you interested? Here’s how it works: Interact mirrors the mission of Rotary

International, which has been around for more than a century and has local chapters for adults throughout Denton County, and gives students the power to run their own clubs. Students organize at least two projects every year, one where they connect with local leaders to help their school and community and one that promotes international understanding.

The Cross Timbers Rotary Club is the sponsor for Argyle and Liberty’s Interact clubs and will mentor students as they carry out their projects each year.

Liberty’s club was certified in September while Argyle was certified in May. “The youth of today is our future,” said Michael Walker, the Director-At-Large for Youth Services with the Cross Timbers Rotary Club. “The goal is that the students will run and lead their clubs. We have resources at our club to mentor them along the way. The Argyle and Liberty clubs are still new, and we’d love to see them grow.”

He added, “Our selfish motive is that when these kids get older, they will come to Rotary and do the same thing as adults.”

Check with your school’s Rotary Interact Club Adviser to find out how you can learn more about the Interact Club. More Interact Information can be found on their website: www.rotary.org/en/getinvolved/interact-clubs.

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Foodie Friday DFW: Ramen Mura

Ramen And that includes us! So, when we heard that Flower Mound was getting its own

ramen restaurant, Ramen Mura, we knew we couldn’t wait to try them out. And we

might have gone three times in one week.

Ramen Mura is the realization of Owner

Joo’s dream to own a ramen restaurant.

And his wife, Jin, was happy to support his dream after they had owned JJ’s Donut

Palace here in town for over 10 years! So, they sold the donut shop to their cousin

free and vegan ones! Their Mura Special is their vegan ramen and coming from a meat-eater, I actually really loved it!

It comes with fried tofu, onion, corn, grape tomato, Shitake mushrooms, eggplant,

bokchoy, pickled ginger, and a Yuzu paste.

I’m a big fan of spice (ask my team ... I put

Tabasco on everything), so I also love their Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen made with a pork broth and served with a spicy sauce.

All of their broths are made in house in the biggest pot you’ve ever seen - and they take four hours to bring to perfection.

and told all their customers to come visit

If ramen isn’t quite your jam, we also love

them for lunch and dinner at their new

their Korean Beef Bulgogi! Amazing flavor

ramen restaurant.

and tenderness in the beef.

And so far, it seems all of their customers

Ramen Mura may be a dream come true

time we’ve gone in, it’s been PACKED!

true for us and all you other ramen fans

and Jin aside to get an interview filmed.

find a friend to go with. Or, shoot, call me

2:30-5:00 p.m. every day for break.

going three times a week too.

have taken them up on that! Every

for Joo, but I’d say it’s also a dream come

We actually had a hard time pulling Joo

out there! And if you’ve never tried ramen,

Lucky for us they close down shop from

and I’ll go with you! Then you might start

We know the concept of ramen might be

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here’s just something about ramen restaurants that draws HUGE crowds of loyal fans.

Mura

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new to some of you, so let us guide you

through what some of our early favorites at Ramen Mura are.

For an appetizer we recommend you start out with the Gyoza, which are their fried pork dumplings.

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with Sheriff Tracy Murphree

he Denton County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone to be extra cautious as the start of the

new school year approaches. Here are a few tips for drivers as well as students: While Driving in School Zones • •

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Remember, traffic fines double in school zones.

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Be on the lookout for students who may be crossing the street or walking between vehicles near schools.

school zones and violators will be

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Watch for students gathering at bus stops.

Cell phones are banned in active fined up to $200.

Drop off and pick up your children in

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Obey traffic rules, signs and signals.

Only cross at intersections and designated crosswalks.

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Only walk on sidewalks, whenever they are available.

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Look for traffic when stepping off of a bus or from behind parked cars.

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Never assume drivers see you, make eye contact before crossing the street.

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Obey crossing guards.

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Always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.

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When walking, do not be distracted by electronic devices such as

the school’s designated areas.

Remain alert at all times.

Do not use your cell phones.

Obey school zone speed limits.

Students Walking or Biking to School:

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Obey all traffic rules, signs and signals.

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PARADE: August 17 | 10am - 12pm The parade will have a cash contest in five categories (Riding Club, Commercial, Youth, Western Wagon, Classic Car) going. First place gets $100, second place gets $50 and best over all wins $250.

It starts at Denton High School and goes towards downtown circling its way back to the high school.

COOKING CONTEST: August 17 to 18 For the cooking contests there are Children (ages 6 to 11), Junior (ages 12 to 17) and Adults (ages 18 and up) .

Each of these have the categories: cake, bread, cookie and candy baking.

PRCA RODEO: August 16 to 18 | 7:30 - 9:30pm There will be contests with bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, cafe roping, calf scramble, team roping, barrel racing and bull riding.

SWIFTY SWINE SWIMMING AND RACING PIGS: August 16 to 24 Mon to Fri: 6pm & 8pm Sat & Sun: 2:30pm, 4:30pm, 6:30pm & 8:30pm. Watch pigs run as fast as they can to get to the other side where an Oreo is waiting for them to eat.

BULL BLOW OUT: August 22 to 24 | 7:30 - 9:30pm The Bull Blow Out is one of the most popular events during the North Texas Fair and Rodeo. It’s all about Cowboys riding bulls.

MUSIC: Caudia Hoyser August 17 | 6pm & 11pm Mike and the Moonpies August 23 | 11pm Jimmy Buffet August 24 | 6pm & 11pm

These are only some of the many events that are going on. For a list of more events please visit www.ntfair.com/events.

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COMMUNITY C O R N E R Your Health Is Top of Mind In Denton County

by Denton County Commissioner Precinct 4 Dianne Edmondson

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e take your health seriously in Denton County! That has never been more evident than in the national recognition we received recently through the Denton County Health Department.

Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) recognized the Denton County Health Department (DCPH) for its ability to plan for, respond to and recover from public health emergencies, making it the sixth department in Texas and the only one in the Dallas-Fort Worth region to be recognized.

In fact, fewer than 20 percent of all national public health departments achieve PPHR recognition.

The national recognition reaffirms that DCPH has developed 14 thorough and coordinated emergency response plans for everything from mass care to environmental health. DCPH staff and volunteers are trained to protect Denton County residents in emergencies and coordinate with hospitals, local emergency management agencies and other public health departments to ensure maximum preparedness.

This designation comes after an intense evaluation by peers to assess DCPH’s ability to meet national standards for public health preparedness.

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OTHER AWARDED SERVICES: COUNTY’S PUBLIC HEALTH DENTAL SERVICES CLINIC A NATIONAL MODEL The National Association of County and City Health Officials’ Model Practice Program also recognized DCPH as a 2019 National Promising Practice.

Denton County has one dentist for every 1,840 residents, according to County Health Rankings. DCPH’s public health dental services clinic provides an integrated care approach to improve the quality of life for our residents.

HEALTHY TEXAS PROGRAM PROMOTES PREVENTIVE HEALTH At Lake Dallas Middle School, students are learning how to grow vegetables and how to prepare healthy, yet tasty, meals.

Their efforts have earned the school as the First Healthy Texas Recognized School in Denton County – a designation from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Denton County.

You can find more information about the program at www.walkacrosstexas.tamu.edu.

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A r g y l e Vo l l e y b a l l

READY TO AVENGE

by Steve Gamel

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fter making it to four straight state tournaments, including winning it all in 2015, the Argyle volleyball team never expected to fall short of another championship run last season. But that’s exactly what happened when it lost a fiveset thriller in the third round to Glen Rose.

Needless to say, the loss didn’t sit well with the Lady Eagles, and it didn’t take long for them to look to this season as a chance at redemption.

Beyond the experience factor, the biggest difference for Argyle this year is size. Their front line averages over 6-feet with Arkansas State pledge Mariah

Hesselgesser. Hesselgesser, a senior 6-2 middle

blocker, was the District 8-4A Blocker of the Year as a junior with 123 blocks and 341 kills.

She is joined by returning senior Kiley Lavelle, who won a state title with the basketball team last year as a junior, and sophomore right-side hitter and middle blocker, Jessie Moore. Allie Jones also returns to lead a solid core of outside hitters.

“We need to remember the feeling of being cut out too soon,” Argyle coach Megan DeGroot said. “I don’t want to feel that way ever again, and I know these girls don’t, either.”

DeGroot also pointed to Jada Price, a sophomore

True to form, Argyle already looks like a state title contender a few weeks into the 2019 season. The Lady Eagles returned 12 of the 15 players from last year’s playoff roster, including seven seniors, and should be one of the favorites in a District 8-4A slate that includes the likes of Krum, Bridgeport, and defending Class 4A state champ, Decatur.

“I have had these seniors since they were sophomores,”

Argyle opens district September 27 at home against Springtown.

some of their best players injured, including Bridgeport and

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who will take over as the team’s libero. Kassidy Reeves, another Arkansas State pledge and now four-year starter, returns as the team’s senior all-state setter.

Last year, she posted 874 assists, 50 aces, and 369 digs.

DeGroot said. “Their motto this year is Team Over Me.

They trust me and each other, and I think that’s going to

be huge for us this year – their ability to put their teammates over themselves.”

DeGroot added, “We have so many girls returning, that I don’t

think we will skip a beat – especially on defense with our block being so strong. That’s going to help us with such a tough

schedule. Many of the teams we faced in district a year ago had Krum. It will be a tougher road, but we are prepared for it.”

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