Argyle Living Magazine January 2018

JANUARY 2018

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Argyle Middle School band took its annual trip to Six Flags to experience Holiday in the Park. The kids braved the cooler temps and a little rain to have a great time riding the rides and viewing the great holiday attractions.

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Is A Good Thing

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Contributor Steve Gamel

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Happy New Year!

a pet brings to our homes and families.

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t’s exciting to start 2018 with progress having been made right here inside our own community. 35E is now complete and 2499 is now open, as well. Two main corridors that will approve accessibility to local businesses as well as reduce traffic congestion. It has been exciting to hear from many in the community who are enthusiastic with the completion of these main highways and already see the new opportunities this will bring to their businesses. Such a win here at the very start of 2018!

Change is a good thing and on a personal note my life drastically changed at the start of 2018 too. You will notice my name has changed. I’m excited to start 2018 as a new wife. My husband Scott and I married on January 5th and life couldn’t be better. I’m thrilled to share this news with our readers.

Many I’m sure received a new pet for Christmas and what an amazing addition

You will find a wonderful article on Sancho & Lola’s Closet in the January Issue that shows how inspiration can sometimes come from the love of a pet. If you don’t already own a pet, remember there are many pets in need of a good and caring home. Reach out to your local Humane Society or your local animal shelter where they will welcome you with open arms and make it a very easy process to add a loving pet to your family.

Take a break and enjoy our January Issue of Argyle Living Magazine and remember as you begin 2018 that I’m here to offer you support in your marketing efforts as you prepare your business for this coming year.

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.”

- Anatole France

Sincerely, Becka Materne Corbitt

Community Relations and Advertising Consultant Argyle Living becka@murray-media.com 214.326.6706

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

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On the Cover is Classic of Denton

This Is How Easy It Is To Get To Us

FEATURED: FAMILY

YOURSELF

08 09 11 12 14 16 17

32 Making Good Decisions in a

Inside Community Inside Education Preventing Infection Eagles Rule All-District Team AMS Theatre Wins First Prize Rescue Me Denton Downtown Mini Mall Fire

LIFESTYLE 18 22 24 28

Take Out From the Gym Makeover with Cloud 9 Salon Gardening with Complete Solutions Liberty Christian Dance Team Receives Second at State

18 EDITORS PICK: Take Out From the Gym

Not-So-Good World 34 Edit This with Steve Gamel 37 The Weight Loss Secret for Baby Boomers 38 Dentistry with Dr. Matt

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 10 Making it Easy for Homeowners with First United Mortgage Group

Photos from Argyle 02 AMS Band Visits Six Flags

THIS MONTH: We celebrate our pets.

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KNOW

Be in the

Family

INSIDE COMMUNITY

AUMC EXERCISE CLASS Come and work off those holiday treats in a friendly, supportive environment!

The Argyle UMC exercise class will resume on Monday, January 8 at Argyle Fridays from 8am until 9:15am. They use a combination of cardio and weights, and all exercises can be modified for beginners. There is no fee for the class.

SMART KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Elizabeth Smart, the Salt Lake City resident whose 2002 kidnapping made national headlines, will be the keynote speaker at the annual Women’s Health Fair at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Flower Mound on February 3. The fair will also feature many booths including free screenings for cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure and more. The Health Fair will take place from 8am until noon at the Courtyard Marriott located behind the hospital.

PURCHASE WITH PURPOSE Now Argyle residents can purchase with a purpose.

Divine Finds Upscale Resale located on 377 near Liberty Christian, features high-end furniture, home furnishings, fashionable clothing for children and adults, handbags and more. All proceeds from sales go to support Pregnancy Help 4 U centers as well as many other local, national and international charities. For more information go to lifeguards.pregnancyhelp4u.org/divine-finds.

BARTONVILLE WEBSITE UPDATED Bartonville’s new website is updated. Residents may

contact staff, sign up for a vacation watch and see up-

to-date Town financial information. They may also sign

up for the notification email and text messaging system, including alerts within the Agenda Center, Calendar,

News Flash (trash delays, road closures, etc.), and Alert Center. The current notification system will be phased out by February 28, 2018.

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United Methodist Church on 377. They meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and

INSIDE EDUCATION BOYS AND GIRLS STATE THIS SUMMER AHS Juniors looking for tremendous leadership opportunities this summer may apply for Boys State and Girls State. AHS will send three or more boys to UT at Austin with an Area American Legion Sponsorship. AHS will send one or two girls to TLU in Seguin with a local sponsor. See Mrs. Arendt in counseling to apply. The interview process this spring.

RECYCLE IPHONES

Are you looking for a place to recycle your iPhone when you upgrade to a new one? Bring it to Hilltop or AIS Library. They are taking iPhone 5s, 6s and 7s so students may experience Good

photos courtesy of Liberty Christian

Expeditions. Please perform a factory reset before dropping it off.

ARGYLE

ISD EVENTS Winter Semi Formal Dance January 20th at 8:00-11:00pm Argyle High School Family Math Night January 23rd at 6:00-7:00pm Hilltop Elementary Football Awards Ceremony February 1st at 5:00-11:00pm Argyle High School Auditorium

FUTURE OF MARKETING

1085 TEDDY BEARS TO NEEDY

Liberty Christian sixth grade students

Liberty Christian students brought over 1,000

in Digital Media class created online

new stuffed animals to school for children in

advertisements about Liberty Christian by working together in groups and presenting an iMovie in class. Using a digital mind mapping app, students collected data, used digital tools to analyze the information, and described what areas of the school they determined to spotlight and why. The students will be learning coding in the weeks ahead.

need this Christmas as part of the school’s 24th annual Teddy Bear Roundup sponsored

by NJHS and NHS. The bears were donated to organizations such as the Denton City County Day School, the Fred Moore Day Nursery School, the Denton Christian Preschool, Asbury United Methodist Church, and Willowwood Church of the Nazarene.

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Business Spotlight

Making it

EASY

“When you’re ready to move into the house, the last thing you want to do is work on the financing again.”

for Homeowners

by Susan Neuhalfen

W

hether you are a homeowner or you want to be a homeowner, Peggy Krueger at First United

Bank will make your life easy.

For those who want to build a new home, Peggy specializes in a one time closing loan. Instead of signing one loan for

construction and another for permanent

financing, she puts them together in one

loan. There are two distinct advantages to

this: the first is that you lock in the interest

rate the first time around; and second, you don’t have to hassle with working on the

financing again while building your house.

“When you’re ready to move into the

house, the last thing you want to do is

work on the financing again,” said Peggy.

“It takes that hassle out of the equation.”

As the stock market goes up so do interest

homeowner’s insurance, sign the new note and start packing.

Peggy has even MORE good news for those looking to get a home equity

loan. They now offer home equity loans for those with existing agricultural

exemptions. Along with this change, the conforming loan amount has increased to a loan amount of $453,100 and a

FHA loan has increased the loan limit to

$362,250. This means that it is easier than ever before to get into the home of your dreams.

Peggy also understands the self-employed borrower. She makes the entire process

simple by not passing you off to a bunch of different people. She does it all from start to finish.

“Customer service is a big deal to me,”

Once the house is complete, the

said Peggy. “I help my customers get

make sure it matches the approved

every step of the way.”

appraiser will inspect the property to

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Understanding the Spread of Illness and

PREVENTING

INFECTION

by Dr. Rebecca Butler

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old and flu season is taxing on the entire family and our office gets many questions regarding maintaining health and containing germs when one falls ill. Understanding when, how long, and under what conditions an infection is contagious is an important part of disease prevention and treatment.

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Most viral and upper and lower respiratory infections are spread by respiratory routes. Those who are in close quarters with someone who is sick may inhale droplets from that individual when they cough, sneeze, talk, laugh, etc. The droplets may also come to rest on a nearby surface where they continue to thrive and infect those who make touch that surface and then their own face, nose or mouth. If a child (or adult) covers their cough or sneeze with their hands, this increases the risk of transmission by contaminated surfaces. Children should be taught to sneeze or cough into the crook of their elbow or a tissue.

A child should be excluded if the draining lesion cannot be covered and/or drainage contained. Please seek the advise of your pediatrician.

National Institute for Health has a more conservative

is identified as the cause of diarrhea, states and local

In general, school-aged children without a fever, a rash, or signs of severe illness do not require exclusion from school or other activities unless specifically directed by your doctor.

Exclusion from school for ‘Pink Eye’ is not usually necessary and should be determined case by case.

Conjunctivitis (pink eye) can be bacterial or viral. The incubation period for bacterial conjunctivitis is 24 to 72 hours and in most viral cases it is closer to 5 days. Both bacterial and viral pathogens are highly contagious, but only bacterial infections respond to topical antibiotic treatment. Regardless, many schools do require 24 hours of topical antibiotics for a child with any eye discharge before the child can return to school. This is an appropriate measure to decrease risk of infecting others in the case of bacterial conjunctivitis, but it will not impact risk of spread of viral conjunctivitis.

A doctor should evaluate any skin infections to determine contagiousness and need for treatment.

This includes boils, abscesses, cellulitus, and other new, recurrent, or chronic skin rashes. Skin infections (i.e abscess and other sores) are usually contagious if the infected area is open and draining.

Diarrheal illnesses with and without vomiting are very frequent among children, and can spread very easily. Most cases of diarrhea are viral and the specific pathogen is not necessarily identified. Younger children who are not reliably toilet trained should stay home until diarrhea has resolved for 24 hours. The

recommendation and advises exclusion until 48 hours after the last episode of diarrhea.If a pathogen jurisdictions may have different laws governing exclusion and return to school policies.

Finally, ‘strep throat’ is an infection most people with school-aged children have experienced

more than once. The incubation period is 1 to 3

days and is spread by large respiratory droplets of a child with an infection, or direct contact with nasal/ throat secretions. Current guidelines in many school systems advise exclusion until the completion of 24 hours of antibiotics and avoidance of close contact with other students.

When your child becomes ill it can impact the entire home with rearranging schedules and preventing other members of the family from becoming sick. Use good sanitary measures and talk with your doctor about contagiousness and prevention.

Dr. Rebecca Butler is Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is proud to be a resident of Lantana and the owner of Lantana Pediatrics. For more information on Lantana Pediatrics, Dr. Butler and/or Melanie Bitzer, CPNP or to schedule an appointment with one of these providers, call the office at 940.455.7200.

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Family

by Steve Gamel

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rgyle linebacker Gage Campbell was named MVP of District 4-4A (Division I), capping a standout season in which he led a dominating Eagles’ defense.

Campbell, a senior, follows in a long line of stellar linebackers the Eagles have had over the years. He finished the regular season – all-district teams are voted on by coaches and only account for regular-season performances – with 84 tackles (15 for loss) with seven sacks, three recovered fumbles, and one sack.

As a team, Argyle held opponents to 13.9 points per game during the regular season. Argyle went on to win its first two playoff games with ease before falling to Stephenville in the third round.

Joining Campbell on this year’s list were Preston Coyle, the district’s offensive lineman of the year, and Hayden Clearman.

Clearman was voted co-utility player of the year.

Overall, Argyle finished with 25 all-district selections. Below is the complete District 4-4A (Division I) All-District team.

District 4-4A (Division I) All-District Team

First Team Offense

District MVP: Gage Campbell, Argyle, Sr.

Quarterback: Jon Copeland, Argyle, Sr.

Offensive Player of the Year: Daimarqua

Running Back: Gavin Brown, Sanger, Sr.;

Foster, Wichita Falls Hirschi, Jr. Offensive Newcomer of the Year: Brandon Baker, Gainesville, So; A.J. Martinez, Decatur, So.

Don Williams, Argyle, Sr.; Dameon Moser,

Defensive Tackle: Lloyd Murray, Wichita Falls Hirschi, Jr.; Jake Galbreath, Sanger, Sr.; Kaden Roberts, Argyle, Sr.

Sanger, Sr.

Defensive End: Chase Petter, Argyle, Jr.;

Receiver: Dillon Wilkerson, Sanger,

Tyler Edington, Gainesville, Sr.

Jr.; Wes McCollum, Argyle, Sr.; Cale

Nanny, Argyle, Sr.; Carrington Manuel,

Defensive Newcomer of the Year: Fred

First Team Defense

Burkburnett, Sr.; Alec Uselton, Decatur,

Inside Linebacker: Harrison Haney, Decatur, Sr.; Brock Howard, Sanger, Jr.; Mason Underwood, Burkburnett, Jr.

Fleeks, Wichita Falls Hirschi, So.

Sr.; Mario Reyes, Decatur, Sr.; Josh Kemp,

Offensive Lineman of the Year: Preston

Hirschi, Sr.; Xavier Wilson, Wichita Falls

Sanger, Sr.; Blake Ramsey, Argyle, Jr.; Cole

Coyle, Argyle, Sr. Defensive Lineman of the Year: Ezekiel Holmes, Wichita Falls Hirschi, Sr.

Gainesville, Gainesville, Sr.; Javen Banks,

Outside Linebacker: Luke Pennington,

Hirschi, Sr.

Denman, Decatur, Sr.

Tight End: Bryson Hudgens, Argyle, Sr.

Corners: Brenden Dixon, Argyle, Jr.;

Center: Shawn Cunningham, Wichita Falls

Utility Player of the Year: Hayden

Hirschi, Sr.; Brent Uys, Argyle, Sr.

Clearman, Argyle, Jr.; Calion Baker,

Guard: Garrett Thomas, Argyle, Jr.; Ty

Gainesville, Sr.

Watson, Decatur, Sr.

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Tackle: Michael Harris, Wichita Falls

Hirschi, Sr.; Preston Wilson, Argyle, Jr.

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Gerrick McKinney, Hirschi, Sr. Safeties: Nate Downing, Wichita Falls Hirschi, Jr.; Eli Wilson, Sanger, Sr.; Jake Sullivan, Argyle, So. Kicker: Ivan Franco, Gainesville, Sr. Punter: Alex Gonzales, Argyle, So.

Second Team Offense Quarterback: Wilson Hicks, Decatur, Jr.; Martez V’rana Wichita Falls Hirschi, Sr.; CJ Jackson, Sanger, Sr. Running Back: Andrew Calvin, Wichita Falls Hirschi, Sr.; Noah Lang, Argyle, Jr.; Marcus Jackson, Burkburnett, Jr. Receiver: Chase Estrada, Argyle, Sr.; Jacob Williams, Burkburnett, Jr.; Beau Bedford, Decatur, Jr.; Jalen McGee, Gainesville, Sr.; Isaiah Esquibel, Wichita Falls Hirschi, Sr.; Hank Lemons, Sanger, Jr. Tight End: Isaiah Rankin, Wichita Falls Hirschi, Sr. Second Team Defense Defensive Tackle: Mason Thrash, Argyle, Sr.; Christian Hendricks, Wichita Falls Hirschi, Jr. Defensive End: Braxton Roth, Decatur, Sr.; Blake Michels, Argyle, Jr.; Amiri Campbell, Wichita Falls Hirschi, Sr.

Inside Linebacker: Casey White, Decatur, Sr.; Bryce Petty, Sanger, Jr.; Scott Dunham, Argyle, Sr. Outside Linebacker: Tory Temple, Wichita Falls Hirschi, Sr.; Walker Dickson, Argyle, Sr.; Dylan Nation, Decatur, Sr. Corners: Baron Bailey, Sanger, Sr.; Slater Wright, Argyle, Sr.; Jaden Banks, Wichita Falls Hirschi, Sr. Safeties: Josh Sij, Decatur, Sr.; Stavonte Vaughn, Wichita Falls Hirschi, So; Braden Pruett, Argyle, Sr. Kicker: Juan Martinez, Sanger, Sr.

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Family

AMS Theatre Wins UIL One Act Play

FIRST PRIZE

by Susan Neuhalfen

W

hen Argyle Middle School theatre director Jessica Reynolds first read the script to “Step on a Crack” she was still in college. Little did she know what an incredible impact it would have a few years later on her students at Argyle Middle School.

“I remember reading it and really loving this play,” said Jessica, who is in her first year at Argyle. “When we were deciding what to do for the UIL One Act Play competition I had the kids read it to see what they thought.”

They did more than read it. They read it in class and then had to write a paper on it. After that they started testing it

out from a performance standpoint and

Reynolds found that it really fit well with the cast she had.

Rehearsals started the second week of October and they practiced until the

actress for her portrayal of Lucille.

Kennedy Webster and Ryann Nash were also named to the All-Star Cast. Carlin Clark won an honorable mention for the All-Star Cast playing the voice and Krisjan Feltes was named an All-Star Technician.

Reynolds pointed out that the cast and understudies were all involved in extra-

curricular activities at school in addition to theatre. They also had to carry their

full load of studies, but these 7th and 8th graders all worked hard to win the competition.

“I’m so proud of these students,” said Reynolds. “I never heard a single

complaint from anyone. The commitment made by both the parents and the students in Argyle is really great.”

CAST OF STEP ON A CRACK VOICE - Carlin Clark ELLIE - Kennedy Webster MAX - Kyle Cherms LUCILLE- Hannah Oldham LANA- Ryann Nash FRISBEE- Srimaan Kolanakuduru CREW: LIGHTS- Krisjan Feltes SOUND- Dixon Rafflo STAGE MANAGER- Paige Arthur PROPS AND COSTUMES:

Emily Kain and Bryn Jacobs

competition the last week of November.

Those participating were part of the

advanced theatre class at AMS so they

practiced both in class as well as outside

of class according to UIL rules. That means they can only rehearse 2 hours outside of class per day and no more than 8 hours per week.

“This is an extremely hard working group

of kids and the parents were great as well,” work ethic, they all had a great attitude and it showed in their work.”

As a result, the AMS Theatre team

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Argyle Middle School One-Act Play championship performers.

Left to right: Bottom row: Srimann Kolanakuduru, Ryann Nash, Carlin Clark, Kennedy Webster, Hannah Oldham, Kyle Cherms.

Back row: Jessica Reynolds (Director), Ethan Wilson, Brian Sadiku, Sydney Kraus, Sofia Blachowicz, Jenna Schnabel, Bryn Jacobs, Kristjan Feltes, Dixon Raffo, Mason Frank, Emily Kain.

photos courtesy of Edie Collins

said Reynolds. “In addition to an amazing

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Family

RESCUE ME

by Susan Neuhalfen

S

ometimes we have to go through a rough patch in life to find our purpose. That’s exactly what

happened to Bartonville resident Lynette Cano. To be fair, though, Lynette always believed that helping animals was her

purpose. However, her story led her in a direction that even she didn’t expect.

Lynette and her husband had adopted two German Shorthair Pointers named

Sancho and Lola from Texas GSP Rescue.

What might have sent other people into a

For the first year she worked alone and the

and a new mission. She began

employees. Now, less than three years

depression, set Lynette on a new course studying holistic nutrition and made an unnerving discovery.

“The more I learned what was toxic for

my body, the more I found the same toxic

second year they grew to include another later, they have five employees and the

business shows no signs of slowing down, though they have had their share of setbacks.

ingredients were used in most dog treats

“My Amazon account got hacked and it

treats sold by reputable companies.”

said Lynette. “When the Houston hurricane

and chews,” said Lynette. “These were

The dogs had been abused and seeing

In 2015 Lynette started Sancho & Lola’s

other dogs. However, she was having

specializing in natural, chemical free

took forever to get it straightened out,”

victims called for help, we had to donate product instead of cash, but everything

their struggles inspired Lynette to help

Closet, a boutique brand of pet treats

struggles of her own.

treats and chews for dogs, owned and

Her “little business” was supposed to just

or limited ingredient dog chews that

days a week, allowing her to contribute to

wheat & corn, soybean oil, thickeners like

about. To date they have donated over

BHA and BHT, bone meal (MBM), artificial

well as dogs in crisis with no official rescue

to contribute to inflammation or cancer

Sancho & Lola’s closet is strictly an

After years of burning the candles at both ends with work and exercise, Lynette

found herself sidelined. She was suffering from a debilitating joint and adrenal

condition and unable to work for 4 years, having multiple procedures/surgeries on her knees, neck and wrists while in leg braces.

operated in Lewisville. They offer single

be a side project that she worked a couple

do not contain products such as GMO

local dog rescues that she was passionate

Carrageenan, synthetic preservatives like

$18,000 in cash and product to rescues as

flavorings and colors, all known

helping them.

in dogs.

out of her condo in Castle Hills. After 3

Facebook page.

sell on Amazon and started the business

and Chewy. They also have a website and

months, her inventory had grown so much

So what’s next for Sancho & Lola’s Closet?

Town Lewisville.

“I could bring Sancho and Lola, so I agreed,” laughed Lynette.

“We are continuing to expand the product

line. As of 2018, our portfolio has doubled in size,” said Lynette. “Meanwhile my team (CEOs Sancho and Lola) will keep up their strict testing standards.”

photos courtesy of Sancho & Lola’s Closet

purchased through Shopify store, Amazon

an office building they owned in Old

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ecommerce business. Products may be

Lynette took an ecommerce course to

that her husband insisted she move into

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worked out. We were just glad to help.”

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Lifestyle

TAKE OUT From the Gym

B

aby it’s cold outside.

Sometimes it’s hard to get motivated to get to the

gym and once you get there, your motivation wanes.

What if the gym came to you?

Complete with a trainer to help and motivate you?

Meet Steve and Kristin Clark,

owners of the GYMGUYZ franchise

for the North Texas area. GYMGUYZ is a mobile fitness program that comes to you.

“So many people want to reach

their goals but don’t know how to

get there,” said Steve. “We make it

easier to help them achieve results by tailoring a program for them.”

by Susan Neuhalfen

don’t let his looks deceive you. He’s a non-stop research bookworm

with a master’s degree in athletic training/kinesiology as well as a

degree in psychology. He has the background and education

to work with any training and nutrition challenges. He is a

stickler for exercise done right

and will spend more time working with you on form than anything.

“One of the biggest benefits I hear

from clients is that they have better

mobility because they’re able to do

things they weren’t able to do before,” said Michael who spends the first 3-4 weeks with a client making sure that exercises are done right. “That

GYMGUYZ will come to your

comes from proper

you like to exercise and bring the

a few degrees off, you

goals. They take measurements, do

the wrong muscle or

body fat, etc.), discuss nutrition and

to yourself.”

house, garage, a park, or wherever

training. If you’re even

equipment you need to reach your

could be exercising

a biometric read (BMI, muscle mass,

worse, doing damage

put together a package that works

Michael explained that

specifically for you. By the way, they will train couples as well.

he has to get a lot more

creative with his exercises

“There’s a certain accountability

but he thinks it makes for a

“We always recommend working

“It breaks that stigma of

when couples train,” said Steve. out with someone.”

The trainer, Michael, is a big fit guy that looks like a bar bouncer, but

better workout.

waiting for a machine and then getting into the habit of only

working on certain machines at

photo courtesy by GYMGUYZ the gym,” said Michael. “It builds your confidence a lot quicker when you see results and you won’t do that if you’re stuck in the same routine.”

Michael is also well versed in nutrition and loves to help clients with gradually changing their meal plans. He prefers a comfortable approach – no binging or starving – and whatever you do, don’t say the word “diet” to him.

“If diets worked there wouldn’t be thousands of them,” he said frankly.

GYMGUYZ Founder & CEO Josh York said that he came up with the GYMGUYZ idea for his clients’ convenience.

“Everyone is able to get food delivered now you can get your fitness the same way,” said Josh. “Think of us as take out from the gym.”

With no drive time, clients save at least

an hour out of their day with no back and forth driving, traffic and no excuses to turn around or stay in bed. When asked the craziest place he ever taught a class, Josh said that he actually conducted a class in the subway in New York. No kidding.

The Clark’s GYMGUYZ services Argyle, Flower Mound, Bartonville, Highland Village and western Lewisville, as well as Colleyville, Keller and Southlake. For more information call 972-538-0999.

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This is How EASY IT IS

To Get To US Classic Chrysler • Dodge • Mazda

by Susan Neuhalfen

Rick Wick

general manager

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The construction around I-35 is finally finished. The highway has been widened, the access lanes, entrance and exit ramps are finished and it’s easier than ever to get to Classic Chrysler– Dodge – Mazda of Denton. The improvements have cut the travel time down to practically nothing.

Now there’s nothing to stop you from coming to Classic of Denton.

Commerce Vice Chair of Memberships.

As for pre-owned vehicles, every pre-

Commerce and we’re always at events all

Classic of Denton’s own 100-point

As a matter of fact, there are even MORE reasons to come here for all of your automotive needs.

“We’re part of the Argyle Chamber of over the area.”

inspection along with an extensive and

Richard Allen has grown this business

detailed reconditioning process. Chrysler

through a stellar staff, most of which have

through their FCA program while Mazda

good people, which is not surprising

180-point front to rear inspection. In

It truly shows in their generosity to the

consistently whether you are shopping the

through products and services, but mostly

Jeep Dodge Ram certified vehicles go

stayed with him over a decade. He attracts

Certified vehicles have a very extensive

as he sets a great leadership example.

addition, all pre-owned vehicles are priced

community, not just through involvement

Internet or any other media.

in events, but in the ways they give back.

Since 2004, Classic of Denton has been family owned and operated by Argyle Since 2004, Richard and his team have resident Richard Allen, one of the most donated over a half a million dollars humble and giving people including presents for 250 you’ll ever meet. Because “All that we do is families every year that they Classic of Denton isn’t owned a reflection of our adopt at Christmas. Last year by a corporation, they run they donated a converted employees,” said things their way. In other 15-passenger van to Denton Allen. “They love County Friends of the Family words, customer satisfaction is first. giving back as worth over $65,000. They run

much “We don’t play back and forth - we empower our employees to do whatever it takes to make sure the customer is happy,” said Rick Wick, Sales Manager of Classic of Denton. “That’s why our customer satisfaction rating is so high.”

owned vehicle on the lot goes through

as I do.”

Fix Our Ride in conjunction with

Cross Timbers Church in Argyle,

sending out their own technicians and

The changes at Classic of Denton over

the last 13 years have been remarkable, adding dealerships and services. Their Mazda store was one of the first retail

revolution stores in North Texas and the

Gulf Region. Now they are working with

Mazda to redesign their entire dealership

to once again be one of Mazda’s first retail evolution stores in the area. As an aside, Classic Mazda also hand washes the car

every time you bring it in for service. Talk about customer service!

equipment to fix cars for those in need.

The next time you’re shopping for a car,

whose cars couldn’t be repaired.

Let’s face it, car deals can be negotiated

They have even donated cars to those “All that we do is a reflection of our

think about where your money is going.

down to dollars, but is your money going back into the community, to local people

Rick is a resident of Denton who stayed in the area after graduating from UNT. Like many of the employees at Classic of Denton, he has been at the dealership for over a dozen years. Rick says that in the Classic pyramid, customers come first and then employees.

employees,” said Allen. “They love giving

“Our employees are our greatest assets.

We are all out in the community every day representing the Classic of Denton name,” said Rick, who is the Denton Chamber of

the features they want at a price they love.

Now that all roads lead to Classic of

as some great deals on remaining new

the kind of customer service that you

back as much as I do.”

If that’s not enough reason to visit these amazing people, let’s talk cars. These

are people who aren’t afraid to keep a

lot of inventory on the lot. This way their

customers can get the car they want, with

and organizations that care about Argyle

and the surrounding areas? Also, are you getting the kind of customer service you deserve after the sale? You can be sure

that’s true of Richard Allen and his staff at Classic of Denton.

They have lots of new 2018 models as well

Denton, it’s faster than ever to experience

2017 models that are deeply discounted.

would expect from your hometown team.

940.498.9800 www.ClassicofDenton.com 4984 South I35 E. | Denton, TX 76210

Sales Hours: Mon-Fri 8am - 8pm Sat 8am - 6pm | Closed Sundays Service/Parts: Mon-Fri 7am - 7pm Sat 8am - 5pm | Closed Sundays

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Lifestyle | Makeover

MAKEOVER OF THE MONTH

KATHY AELING K

athy Aeling hasn’t had the easiest year. She is a dedicated mother who works very hard to provide for her family. The person who nominated her said she’s already beautiful inside and out, she just wanted to boost her spirits. Here’s to a great 2018 for you, Kathy!

Cut and style by Cindy Martin

Color by Shannon Burton Shannon added caramel lowlights in the back and blonde babylights toward the crown finishing with dramatic blonde highlights to brighten her face. Once everything processed, Shannon glazed the crown and back with shades of butterscotch.

of the weight out. She used Moroccan

Since Kathy is growing her hair out, Cindy trimmed up the ends to get some balance and slice through the layers to take some Oil’s styling serum and a flat iron to create soft waves throughout.

Wax by Lauren Reyes Lauren provided a brow, lip and chin wax with Berodin Hard Wax and then applied organic aloe Canadian willow bark calming cream.

Makeup by Lexi Ensminger Since Kathy doesn’t wear lots of makeup on a daily basis, Lexi went with a very eyes with nice combinations of some rose gold shades. She used a light/ medium coverage on the foundation, and added a natural nude pink lip to tie the look together.

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Lifestyle | Gardening

W

e hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and a great start to an outstanding 2018!

Our first quarter schedules have come out and it’s going to be a busy one.

Projects can be exciting and the rewards

enjoyed for years to come. Just remember, as we always say: “Good labor ain’t cheap

over, leaving mulched leaves sitting on

example - 70 one day and high of 32 the

leaves returned back to the turf are

annual color types you’ll probably need

the lawn. Studies prove that finely ground actually beneficial for both soil and grass.

Leaving these finely ground leaves in the

soil increases microbial activity and better water filtration. Studies also show that

when the leaves were returned to the soil,

the grass greened up quicker in the spring

and cheap labor ain’t good”. By hiring

and had fewer dandelions. You just want

protect your investments and give yourself

pieces of the leaf in your lawn that will

money are going towards quality.

fall, mow more frequently to ensure they

legitimate, local contractors, you can

to make sure that you’re not leaving large

piece of mind, ensuring that your time and

smother the grass. Grind it up and, as they

Here are some recent calls that

might just answer something you’re wondering about:

Q: So with the weather being so back-

and-forth, our trees haven’t cooperated and we still have quite a few leaves

blowing around but don’t want to pay for someone to come back out and bag.

A: There’s a couple options here but the easiest would be to mow them back in

to the lawn. Use your lawn service or set

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break down as needed.

Q: With the recent freezing temps do we need to shut down or drain the sprinkler system?

A: Yes and No. It is Texas, and we never know what we are going to get, but I

wouldn’t be too worried about draining

the irrigation system. If installed properly,

next. Depending on rain amounts and

to water at times throughout the winter

if you want to enjoy some color. On your sprinkler system, flip the controller to off

when freezing and back on when we are going to see a couple of warmer days in a row. That way everything can get what

it needs. Obviously, if we experience rain (depending on how much we get), that

may supplement the need for water for a few days.

We are off to a GREAT start here in 2018 and SO EXCITED about what’s to come!

As you’re sifting through your various

projects lists remember you’ve got some of the best contractors in the Denton

County right here, so shop local for your

next project. Wishing you the best of luck in 2018!

your lines should be able to withstand some freezing temperatures without

issue. Just ensure that your cover/wrap any exposed valves and or shut-offs

during freezing temps. Take last week for

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Lifestyle

Liberty Christian

Receives Second at State

by Susan Neuhalfen

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D

rawing on a theme from the Wizard of Oz, the Liberty Christian dance team placed second at the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) state competition in Waco in November. Additionally several team members were named to the First Team All-District.

“I am so proud of all of our girls,”

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS: First Team All-District: Lexie Austin, Charlotte Copeland, and Caroline Joyner; and Honorable Mention: Audrey Carrington, Ashleigh O’Neal, and Bailee Utter.

said Dance Team Director Lindsay Rose.

“It brings me so much pride to see them rewarded and honored for their hard work.”

Their pom routine was performed to “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” while their lyrical routine was “Defying Gravity” from the musical Wicked. The idea came after the team visited NYC last year together and went to see Wicked.

The girls started practicing these dances last summer and put in more than 100 hours of rehearsals to prepare. Then, on the week of the competition, the team was struck by illnesses and injuries.

photos courtesy of Liberty Christian Dance Team

“Everyone had been perfectly healthy and then the week of the competition several of the girls got sick,” said Rose. “Our lead point person performed with the flu. That’s how dedicated this team is.”

The dance team at Liberty is the thing of legacies. Rose has been the dance team director for 3.5 years, but first she was an alumna and had performed on this same team for four years herself. She is especially proud of what strong character the girls on the dance team have always carried.

“We compete at a high level and winning is great, but it’s more important to have strong character,” said Rose. “We have always had a Christ-centered background.”

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Making

Yourself

GOOD DECISIONS in a

Not-So-Good World

by Susan Neuhalfen

W

hat started as a book has now, as predicted, become a movement.

Inspired Right: Your American

Opportunity is about right vs. wrong.

It’s about the actions and decisions that are being taken in our world

today by our friends, our neighbors, our co-workers and our children. It’s

a movement to bring back the basic principles and personal skills that have fallen out of our society.

“95% of our youth today are lacking personal skills,” said Brian Searcy, CEO of Main Street Pilot and Co-

Author of Inspired Right. “Increasing numbers of people simply don’t

know how to make good decisions

anymore. Fortunately, our company offers help through new programs and materials for every learning audience.”

“Parents should be teaching these

Our society feeds this epidemic,

responsibility to schools and other

media feeds on this, politics thrive on

skills but often they outsource that

entities,” said Brian. “Some parents

grew up without it themselves so they don’t know how to teach personal skills.”

they are unable to find qualified candidates with basic problem

solving skills. They listen to respond.

They won’t take responsibility and everything is someone

else’s fault.

“It’s an epidemic in our current

society,” said Mark Stratton, Director of Programming.

it and the current culture perpetuates it. Our society resolves conflict

through anger and bullying instead of simply listening to find common

Employers tell Searcy every day that

for their actions

where opinion becomes fact. The

ground with the objective of better outcomes.

Our schools teach the hard skills:

math, science, reading, writing, SATs, Staar Tests, TASC tests, etc.

95%

According to Harvard

and Stanford studies, only 15% of a

of our youth today are lacking personal skills.

“Somewhere along

the way, parents stopped

How did this happen? The basic

teaching their children life skills and

over generations. With two parents

The problem spans across four

that were usually taught in the home,

a decline along the way of how to

structure of the family has changed

I’m not just talking about millennials.

working, many of the personal skills

generations. There seemed to be

are simply not.

teach, learn and use these skills.”

person’s success

is based on hard skills. 85% of

success depends

on personal skills,

such as problem

solving and personal

responsibility, but how

do they learn personal skills

development if they are not being taught effectively?

“We are now the ‘How’,” says Mark.

The folks at Main Street Pilot have developed a number of simple

and effective programs to help provide the “How,” giving anyone the ability to

accelerate the development of personal skills in new and impactful ways.

Options for teaching and learning these critical skills are available as Decision Navigation™ classes and

courses on line, with program content and materials

available for direct use by

employers to complement professional development and ethics requirements.

There are also exciting

programs for K-12 and higher education teaching and learning audiences.

Main Street Pilot’s approach to teaching and learning is by delivering content to

audiences over an appropriate period of time. These skills cannot be developed effectively without repetition and

practical use, so the content is delivered

progressively, a little at a time, to promote

and better understand decision making

Main Street Pilot is already working with

on a personal level. Programs can span 15

corporations, small businesses, colleges,

weeks for educators and up to 48 weeks for employers. Included along the way are many opportunities to put this knowledge to use with increasing confidence.

public schools and churches to help their clients develop individual, positive, self-respecting personal skills that are desperately needed in our society today.

Obviously, with their varied

“Only 15% of a person’s

client base, each program

success is based on hard

is tailored for different conditions depending on

skills. 85% of success

depends on personal skills.”

Main Street Pilot has also developed technology-based and micro-learning content to appeal to the learning behavior of younger learners and corporate executives alike.

the clients’ circumstances, but with the same basic principles.

“Everyone is experiencing these problems, whether in business or closer to home,” said Mark. “The good news is there is now a beacon of positive possibilities out there

“What our audiences are experiencing is a very personal approach to building confidence in making better decisions, whether learning on their own or in larger

for those who want to change

groups,” said Mark.

offered visit mainstreetpilot.com.

this epidemic.”

For more information on the programs

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Yourself | Edit This

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o you have a website that’s outdated and in serious need of fresh content? Are you thinking

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Yourself | Dentistry

New Smiles for a

I

New Year

t’s a new year, and as I reflect on the intimate time spent over the holidays with family and friends, celebrating the

season and appreciating those cherished

moments of joy and giving, I can only sum it all up in four simple words: I ate too

much. Yes, once again, we start the new

year off with resolutions to shake off those habits so easily picked up during the time of merriness and cheer. Now, with the

holidays behind us, we can focus on some new ways to improve ourselves, even our oral health. Here are some dental ideas for how you can start the year with a great smile.

Every good resolution starts with a solid foundation. With your oral health, it’s

back to the basics of brushing, flossing,

and regular dental visits. Brushing after

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meals, or at least twice a day is a common

understanding, but flossing can be a tricky habit to start. Some tips for flossing can include setting up a reminder in your

phone or creating a progress chart. It

may even be helpful to place floss next

to your sink as a daily reminder to floss.

Over course, educating yourself on the

importance of flossing can be an essential motivator, as well.

When it comes to improving the aesthetics of your smile, there is a wide spectrum of dental treatment that is available. If you have never tried whitening, this is

a simple and easy way to enhance the look of your teeth. If you have ever

considered straightening your teeth, this may the year to consider orthodontic

or Invisalign treatment. With advances

in dental technology and cosmetic treatment, it is much easier now more the ever to improve your smile with veneers or replacing teeth with implants. For any treatment you may have been putting off, now is a great time to discuss these options with your dentist.

As you start off 2018 with new resolutions for a healthy, happier you, make sure to keep your oral health as a part of that package. Happy New Year and Happy Smiling!

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