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Home

our years ago, our family moved to Argyle. After moving approximately every four years due to my husband’s job as a project manager (you see, projects last about four years from start to finish in his industry), we had finally found our dream home and we were planting our permanent roots here.

The house is beautiful, on three acres

It has three happy people who spend

neighbors in the world and my son

be better people.

covered in trees. We have the greatest has adjusted to his surroundings and his school.

every waking hour inspiring each other to I spent a great deal of time with Pastor Williams and his wife Felicia at Prayer

On the flip side, our taxes have gone up

City this week. It’s located just behind the

spend every waking moment (and dollar)

Hickory Hill. These are people who adapt

53% on the house and it seems like we

on it. Still, we love it, but we’ve figured out it isn’t our dream home.

After spending hours on Realtor.com and having a deeper understanding of MLS than just about anyone, I know how to

Lantana Storage location on Hilltop at

well to change, even with four boys in tow.

Pastor Williams had an opportunity to stay in Houston at a church with everything he could ever want. To have the strength to

walk away from that kind of security is, to

many people, downright crazy. After these

search for everything anyone could ever

last four years, I simply admire him. I hope

granite countertops, four bedrooms,

and his family are.

want in a dream home: double oven,

to one day be as secure in my faith as he

the right schools, etc. After four years,

By the way, Prayer City isn’t a church.

however, we finally figured out that our dream home isn’t brick and mortar. It

doesn’t have a pool or a three-car garage.

It’s a place to pray. I highly recommend stopping by anytime you need a little peace. It’s always open.

Sincerly, Susan Neuhalfen

Writer and Editor for Argyle Living, Lantana Living and Lake Cities Living Susan@murray-media.com 972.899.3637 Ex. 101

Table of

Contents

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On the Cover is Joe & Nola Musacchio Owners of Cinnamon Creek Ranch

Featured:

Editors pick:

Cinnamon Creek Ranch Just Got Bigger

Family 08 Inside Community

18 Back to School Shopping Hacks 24 Gardening with Complete Solutions 26 Learning All the Right Moves

10 Eagles & Warriors All-District

Yourself

14 Styles for the School Year 16 Argyle Wins 8th Lone Star Cup

Argyle Resident Wins Film Award

Lifestyle

09 Inside Education

11 D.I.Y. First Aid Kits

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30 Is Direct Primary Care the Future?

34 Dentistry with Dr. Matt Artho 36 Edit This with Steve Gamel 38 Nutrition with Savory Bistro

Learn how to pray on pg

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Know

Be in the

Family

Inside Community

Bartonville Vacation Watch

Going on a vacation? Make sure you take advantage of the Bartonville Police Department House/Vacation Watch Program. Simply fill out a form and request a close patrol while you are away. This is a service provided to all Bartonville residents by the Bartonville Police Department. The Bartonville Police Department is located at 1941 Jeter Rd E, Bartonville, TX 76226 or phone 817.430.1913.

Taekwondo Bully Defense Camp

Bully Defense camp will be taught at Lantana Taekwondo on August 7 - August 11. This is a weeklong camp Monday-Friday from 9am until 3pm. Early drop-off starts at 8am and late pick up is available upon request. Lantana Taekwondo is located in the Bartonville Town Center. Their camp leaders are first aid and CPR certified. There are many other camps available throughout the summer. To register or for questions call 940.241.1020 or mail@lantanatkd.com.

Tree Ordinance Revised

Argyle Town Manager Moving On

The new Mayor of Argyle has put tree preservation at

Argyle’s Town Manager, Paul Frederiksen has accepted

revisions to the existing tree ordinance in Argyle. The

Duncanville, Texas. Matthew Jones, Argyle’s director

the forefront and now the town council has approved new ordinance puts the preservation or mitigation of

trees as a vital consideration during the development

process. The criteria for either replacing or protecting trees will depend on the size of the tree.

the position of Assistant City Manager for the City of

of Community Development, has been chosen to be

the interim town manager once Frederiksen leaves the

post at the end of July. Frederiksen has been the Argyle Town Manager since late 2014.

Inside Education Awarded at Cheer Camp Argyle Varsity, JV and Middle School cheerleaders attended NCA Speed Innovation Camp at Oklahoma University in June. Cayden Sizelove was named Top All American Finalist, Samantha Gladys and Maggie Standridge were name Top Gun Tumblers and the Middle School Top Gun Stunt Group included Maggie Standridge, Kylee Colon, Bailee Mullenix and Rhylee Mulleni. Several Argyle cheerleaders were all named to the All-American teams.

Liberty wins Fine Arts Students of the Year In a statewide contest, Liberty Christian 2017 graduates Dillon Lewis and Gracie Meek won 2017 Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Fine Arts 6A Male and Female Students of the Year. Each year, the more than 20 6A schools

Argyle

ISD top 10 Freshman Band Orientation and Fundamentals July 28 from 7am - 5pm at AHS Marching Band Rehearsal Begins July 31 at 7:30am at AHS Schedule Day August 11 at AMS Family and Staff Potluck Picnic & Back2School Party August 18 at AMS

in TAPPS may nominate a male and female student from their school for this award.

photo courtesy of Argyle Education Foundation’s Facebook

Liberty Christian

Cathy Conrad Baker

is Argyle Teacher of Year The Argyle Education Foundation presented the 2017 Lisa MZ Teacher of the Year Award to Cathy Conrad Baker of Argyle Middle School. Argyle presents Eagle Awards to its top teachers from each school and from those, one is chosen as Teacher of the Year.

Eagle Award winners from other campuses include Kelly Shultz Little (Hilltop), Sarah Slaton (Argyle Intermediate) and Stacy Short (Argyle High School).

Mission Retreat for Liberty Christian Students For three days and two nights, 60 Liberty Christian Middle School students lived at school and taught soccer skills and worship to children at local mobile home parks. Tom Shiflet, Director of Information Technology, started this mission seven years ago, which has grown from a handful of students to this year’s retreat that filled to capacity.

Events First Day of Football Practice August 1 at 8am New Family Fiesta August 3 Sixth Grade Orientation for Parents and Students August 8 College Application Pizza Party for Students August 10 and 15

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Family

Pennington, Sanger, Jr. Designated Hitter - Bryson Hudgens, Argyle, Jr.

Eagles and Warriors Well Represented on

Well Represented on Baseball/Softball

All-District Teams

District 9-4A (SOFTBALL) MVP -- Tristan Bridges, Krum, Jr. Newcomer of the Year -- Jordyn Smith, Decatur, Fr. Pitcher of the Year -- Mary Gerken, Gainesville, Sr. Catcher of the Year -- Kimberlin Hopson, Sanger, Fr. Co - Offensive MVP -- Regan Smith, Krum, Jr.; Katelynn

by Steve Gamel

T

he annual all-district awards were released early last month for the 2017 high school baseball and

softball season, and several players from Argyle and Liberty Christian earned high praise.

In baseball, Argyle senior pitcher Connor Mushinski was named the most valuable player for District 9-4A and led a list of

12 selections between superlative, first team, and second team.

Meanwhile, Liberty Christian had six

Stamper, Sanger, Sr. Defensive MVP --Lynzie Rollins, Sanger, Fr. Utility Player of the Year -- Hailey Hollingsworth, Bridgeport, Sr. Coaching Staff of the Year -- Krum

players make the TAPPS 1-6A baseball

First Team: Marley Straubmueller, Argyle, Jr.; Sarah

Howell, Joseph Wolf, Brayden Dragoo

Wilson, Decatur, So.; Liz Green, Gainesville, Sr.; Avery

Davis were both second-team selections.

Beutnagel, Krum, So; Maddie Goin, Krum, Jr.; Morgan

team, including four first teamers in Kason

Oellermann, Argyle, So.; Tori Burke, Argyle, Sr.; Savannah

and Kevin House. Cale Hundley and Evan

Williams, Krum, Sr.; Kelsie Roberts, Krum, Sr.; Lindsay

four Eagles who picked up a superlative

In softball, Marley Straubmueller, Sarah

(offensive player of the year), Sean Bolin

and Sam Aring all represented the

Ricker (utility player of the year). The

Straubmueller, Oellermann, and Burke

honor. Joining him were Dillon Carter

Oellermann, Tori Burke, Abby Williams

(co-newcomer of the year), and Chad

Argyle Lady Eagles in District 9-4A.

Argyle coaches were the district’s staff of

all made the first team in a district that

the year.

featured eventual state champion, Krum.

Players in each district are chosen by

In TAPPS 1-6A, three Lady Warriors made

performances. Argyle, which won 25

team duo of sophomore Gracie Arthur

of the playoffs, dominated its district with

Sanderson made second team.

district coaches, who consider only district

their all-district team, led by the first-

games and advanced to the fourth round

and junior Peyton Wohnoutka. Peyton

Sebastian, Krum, Jr.; McKayla McDaniel, Sanger, Sr. TAPPS 1-6A (BASEBALL) First Team: Kason Howell, Liberty Christian, Jr.; Josh Esclamado, Addison Trinity Christian, Jr.; Blake Marsh, Addison Trinity Christian, So.; Nykolahs Yaquab, Plano John Paul II, Jr.; Joseph Wolf, Liberty Christian, So.; Ryan Firestone, Fort Worth Nolan Catholic, Sr.; Jarod Free, Plano Prestonwood, Sr.; Gabriel Vasquez, Dallas Bishop Lynch, Jr.; Cole Tidmore, Dallas Parish Episcopal, Jr.; Brayden Dragoo, Liberty Christian, Sr.; Brett Bartol, Addison Trinity Christian, Sr.; Kyle Lynch, Dallas Bishop Dunne Lynch, Jr.; Joseph Rutherford, Dallas Bishop Lynch, Sr.; Nick Clift, Addison Trinity Christian, So.; Kevin House, Liberty Christian, Sr. TAPPS 1-6A (SOFTBALL) First Team: Miranda Papes, Dallas Ursuline Academy, Sr.;

DISTRICT 9-4A (BASEBALL)

First team:

MVP - Connor Mushinski, Argyle, Sr.

Pitchers -- Wilson Hicks, Decatur, So.; Tristen Flanagan,

Worth Nolan Catholic, Fr.; Serenity Healy, Fort Worth Nolan

Krum, Jr.; Dayton Harkey, Sanger, Jr.; Brett Lundy, Argyle,

Catholic, Sr.; Madeline Claybrook, Dallas Ursuline Academy,

Sr.; Hayden Clearman, Argyle, So.

Fr.; Gabriela Quintanilla, Dallas Bishop Lynch, Fr.; Avery

Offensive Player of the Year - Dillon Carter, Argyle, So. Defensive Player of the Year - Derek Potts, Decatur, Sr. Co-Newcomers of the Year - Sean Bolin, Argyle, So.; Katz Higa, Sanger, Jr. Pitcher of the Year - Bryce Elder, Decatur, Sr. Co-Utility Players of the Year - Chad Ricker, Argyle, So.; Trey Penny, Decatur, Sr. Coaching Staff of the Year -- Argyle 10 | ARGYLE LIVING

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Catcher -- Tucker DuBois, Decatur, Sr. Infield -- Cole Lee, Krum, So.; Brenden Dixon, Argyle, So.; Gage Campbell, Argyle, Jr.; Ethan Herschler, Bridgeport, Jr.; Eddie Fernandez, Decatur, Fr.; Jaxon Terrell, Decatur, Sr.

Riley Cantrell, Dallas Bishop Lynch, Jr.; Elena Larsen, Fort

Boley, Fort Worth Nolan Catholic, Jr.; Kristen Linares, Dallas Bishop Lynch, Sr.; Elizabeth Stewart, Plano John Paul II, Jr.; Caroline Grindinger, Dallas Ursuline Academy, Sr.; Gracie Arthur, Liberty Christian, So.; Abby Thrash, Dallas Bishop Dunne, So.; Calli Lynch, Dallas Bishop Dunne, Fr.;

Outfield - Tyler Ticknor, Decatur, Sr.; Julien Ly, Sanger, Sr.;

Peyton Wohnoutka, Liberty Christian, Jr.;

Watson Timmons, Argyle, Sr.; Chase Tower, Krum, Jr.; Luke

Kortlyn Brown, Fort Worth Nolan Catholic, Fr.

D.I.Y.

FIRST AID KITS: F

un in the sun is great UNTIL it is NOT. Accidents, injuries, and bugs can attack at any moment. Putting together a first-aid kit that is practical and functional can be a daunting process. I hope that you find this list to be doable and functional. Put a kit together and keep it in your car for those impromptu minor summertime emergencies.

QUICK GUIDE TO A FIRST AID KIT: 1. Purchase a basic pre-made first aid kit to get you started. Try to get one with a container large enough to add things or get a small duffle bag.

• Small scissors and Tweezers

2. Add to the kit (examples below):

• Topical and Oral Benadryl

• Water bottle for cleaning out wounds and battling dehydration.

• Electrolyte/rehydration solutions or packets • Flashlights and batteries • Wet wipes • Clean towels —microfiber towels are absorbent and compact

• Sunscreen • Bug spray • Hydrocortisone Ointment • Calamine or Calamoseptine (my favorite) Ointment • EPI-PEN/ Prescription medications • Ibuprofen and Tylenol —liquid, tablets and chewable: Pack a dosing chart for children to quick reference.

• Alcohol wipes —good for cleaning instruments for reuse.

• Dramamine or other nausea medications

• ACE bandages, large popsicle sticks/ tongue blades for splinting needs

• Afrin nasal spray for nosebleeds: Afrin is a quick fix for a nosebleed

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Family

Argyle Resident Wins Film Award

A

by Susan Neuhalfen

rgyle resident and professional videographer Alec Weaver won the “Emerging Artist” award

at the Twister Alley Film Festival in

Woodward, Oklahoma for his short film “A Wheel Predicament.”

“Twister Alley Film Festival was a great opportunity to network with other

artists and filmmakers,” said Alec. “The

“Any director of a

comedy film will tell

you that laughs are the biggest and best form

of payment,” said Alec.

“We were thrilled when ‘A Wheel Predicament’

received a lot of laughs from the audience,”

experience was extremely valuable to me

“A Wheel Predicament”

have received the award.”

1300 submissions as an

as a filmmaker and I’m very honored to

Alec was called up after the film played to do a short Q&A with the audience

about how the film was made. “A Wheel Predicament” was also featured in the

Windy City Film Festival in Chicago in July.

was also chosen out of

official selection for the Austin Revolution Film Festival, which will be

held September 19-23 in Austin, Texas.

Alec and his sister, Rachel Weaver,

founded LightStory Productions, Inc., a nonprofit focused on inspiring

young filmmakers by bringing

faith into film.

As children

they spent hours making short mission movies.

Founded on Christian principles, LightStory’s purpose is to make

a positive difference in people’s lives through film. Their goal is to introduce young people to

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the art of filmmaking in a fun, interactive, and faith-based way, and to let them be creative with the skills they learn.

LightStory Productions, Inc. is currently working on several projects geared to inspire and train young filmmakers.

Follow LightStory on Facebook for more details on their upcoming projects.

photos courtesy of Rachel Weaver

films together, usually spy-based

Alec Weaver (right) and his sister, Rachel

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Family

Styles

O

for the

School Year

ur friends at the Golden Triangle Mall were kind enough to help us with some basic “must haves” for the school year.

Here are their recommendations:

H&M: Store Manager Cedrick says to start

legging style. They go with everything

shirts in every color imaginable. These are

tears might not be acceptable at school

with the basics: black leggings and basic the go-to starts to every outfit. Leggings 2/$15 and shirts in v-neck, scoop, crew

are 2/$10. Spearmint shorts in all colors are a bestseller at $12.99 but check

| July 2017

but there are plenty of other options without them. Get the Charlotte Russe app for coupons.

length before you buy – some schools

Francesca’s: Alec recommended the

Charlotte Russe: Store Manager Sarah

Rain. Perfect for dressing up or just

she can’t keep on the shelves. Boyfriend

very classy. Francesca’s has email offers

fringed, but you can also get them in a

discounts available.

won’t allow them.

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and they are all the rage at $25. Rips and

pephem embroidered tops from Blue

recommends distressed jeans, which

wearing with jeans or shorts. $38 and

style jeans are not skin tight and usually

as well as student, teacher and vet

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Family

Argyle

wins

Lone Star cup

by Steve Gamel

A

rgyle High School has done it again. For the eighth year overall, and sixth

in a row, Argyle was named one of the best high schools in Texas when the

The award is given to one high school in each of the state’s six classifications and is

Here are the final Top 10 Class 4A standings for the 2016-17 school year, as provided by the UIL.

and academics.

Argyle – 128 pts

Argyle has won in three different classes dating back to 2006, including every year

Abilene Wylie – 92 pts

University Interscholastic League released its final standings for the annual Lone

Star Cup on July 3. Argyle scored 128 points to run away with the top prize in Class 4A. based on points accumulated from victories throughout the year in athletics, fine arts,

since 2009.

Liberty Hill – 78 pts

Argyle’s point total is the highest of any school this year – regardless of classification.

Kennedale – 71 pts

four schools scored more than 100 points.

Andrews – 67 pts

Conroe The Woodlands scored 121 points to take the top spot in Class 6A. In all, only Argyle High School was the only school in the Denton area to finish in the top 10 in any of the six classifications. Winning schools in each class receive the Cup trophy and a $1,000 scholarship.

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Boerne – 70 pts Fredericksburg – 59 pts Stephenville – 58 pts Texarkana Pleasant Grove – 54 pts Wimberley – 51 pts

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Lifestyle

Back to School

Shopping Hacks

by Susan Neuhalfen

B

ack to school shopping, especially for multiple kids, can be taxing on your patience as well as your budget. While we can’t do much about your patience, we can certainly help your budget. Here are some school clothes shopping hacks to help you weather the next couple of weeks:

OUT WITH THE OLD

can be recycled to make clothing and

cleaning out closets. Figure out

CHECK PRICE MATCHING

Clean out the closets – Start by what fits and what doesn’t so you’re not buying doubles. Then bag up the goods (providing they’re still wearable) and a have a party with some other moms. Put out tables for the clothing with sizes listed and let everyone exchange away. Designate one person to take the remainder of the clothes to the donation center.

other goods for those in need.

Price match - For clothing, you will find that many places price match.

Walmart and Target price match everything so underwear, socks and the basics are covered. What you might not know is that stores like Macy’s, Nordstrom, Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, J Crew, and Kohl’s also price match. Just make sure

If the clothes are no longer wearable,

you have read and understand their

take them to Recycle2Support. They

policies before you go shopping.

RESALE CLOTHING STORES

Hit the thrift store - Many kids grow out of their clothes before they wear out. Plato’s Closet, Thrift Giant, Kid to Kid and many others offer great

quality clothing at a discount. There are plenty of online garage sales

(Facebook, eBay, Thredup.com, and more) as well.

TAX FREE HOLIDAYS

Save the 8.25% - The next tax-free holiday in Texas is August 11-13 where retailers offer clothing,

footwear, school supplies and

backpacks priced less than $100

without sales tax (8.25%). Crowds

can get a little crazy so this includes items purchased online, by phone and by mail. Layaway plans are allowed if needed.

ONLINE COUPONS

Check the website - Before you go

anywhere you should always check the

website of the store to see if there is an online coupon. Nine times out of ten,

there is. There are also lots of other online coupons and apps. Retailmenot.com,

everyplace else you can think to look for

new or partially used gift cards. Gift cards,

once used, usually have an expiration date so you want to take advantage of them.

Put them all in one place, either in your purse or in the car so you don’t forget them.

couponsherpa.com, coupons.com are the

Gift cards at a reduced price – Places

com is the one that most of the retailers

GiftCards.com and Amazon allow you to

also a phone app so you can just show

allowing you to save a little bit of money.

three most recommended. Retailmenot.

like Sam’s and Staples as well as sites like

interviewed highly recommended. It’s

purchase gift cards at a reduced price,

your coupon on your mobile device when

BOGO

you’re ready to check out.

Malls including the Golden Triangle Mall have savings through using

their Wi-Fi when you go to the mall.

Also, more savings can be found at

Buy one get one free – When you find something that your child likes such as

shoes, and there is a BOGO offer, buy the

next size or ½ size up so you’re not having to search around halfway through the

shopgoldentriangle.com.

school year for a new pair of shoes.

GIFT CARDS

have trouble letting go of something they

Gather old gift cards – Right now, take

15 minutes to go through your drawers, your purse, your leftover gift bags, and

Kids can be picky and they can also

like, such as a t-shirt or favorite pair of

jeans. If you can get a BOGO, get the next size up so you’re covered.

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Cinnamon Creek Ranch

Just Got BIGGER

by Susan Neuhalfen

C

innamon Creek Ranch has always been a well-kept secret in North Texas, but following their recent

expansions and improvements to the

property, you won’t believe what they’ve done now.

What started as a family-owned and

operated wild game business has not

only become one of the premier archery facilities in the country, it’s grown into a first-rate destination for any event

a golf course with 3D targets that even

include a tree hunting course with stands and all. Once players finish one course, they move to the next, keeping score much like golf.

They built two indoor archery rooms

downstairs and one entire room upstairs to host tournaments, complete with bleachers.

They opened one of the largest archery

imaginable.

shops in the country, selling bows from

“We’ve hosted corporate team building,

everything under the sun an archer would

scout banquets, school banquets,

fourteen different manufacturers as well as

“Archery really is the new golf,” says Joe. “You can feel the energy when

ever need.

everyone is working together.

and fundraisers,” said Nola Musacchio, co-

Joe and Nola Musacchio have now

They act like family at the ranch.

accommodate just about any occasion,

perfect venue for any event.

building, large or small.”

reunions, team parties, political dinners

owner of Cinnamon Creek Ranch. “We can indoors or out, casual or elegant, under the stars or under the roof.”

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expanded again and have made it the The new outdoor covered pavilion seats over 140 people, with elegant lights

strung across the room, a stage for bands or presentations and rows of huge picnic

It’s a great choice for team-

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cinnamoncreekranch.com 13794 Old Denton Rd. Roanoke, TX 76262

tables, all overlooking the countryside

and Henrietta Creek. Soon the outdoor patio will stretch to the creek, have

cornhole, big Jenga, beer pong and

horseshoes. Additionally, the outdoor

bar will seat large groups enjoying the

ambiance of the fire pit, wood-burning pizza oven and music.

The new indoor event facility is 24,000

square feet of fun. The birthday room is

photography by Kate and Kate Photography

a perfect stop for the kids’ celebrations.

For smaller groups, they serve sodas,

water and hot dogs or pizza. Each party is unique and hosted by a minimum of two instructors, helping them learn all about

archery and safety while they shoot arrows at balloons and play games. Just on the other side of the archery rental area is a

a great archery challenge.

Stools line the width of the 18,000 square foot archery room, seating observers

behind glass for tournaments. There is

with the right bow, the playing field is equal for everyone.”

desk tables) up to 120. A projection screen

to 120 targets ready for set up.

For a typical event, they set tables of

food and beverages up and down the

center of the venue allowing mingling

and “harassing” of the teams. It’s a great dynamic for a team-building event

because the teams can all intermingle

within the large facility versus separating at holes on a huge golf course all day.

is working together. They act like family

“You can feel the energy when everyone at the ranch. It’s a great choice for teambuilding, large or small.”

For the older kids (and kids at heart),

Many of their corporate clients have

paintball but with soft arrows). They also

event it is for all of their employees.

they’ll set up archery tag (much like

archery is easy to learn, once they’re fit

building, parties, and tournaments with up

well. The room itself is perfect for team

Users can shoot zombies, snakes or

soft arrows on the gigantic video screens.

and flip flops,” said Joe. “And because

The meeting room upstairs has table

“Archery really is the new golf,” says Joe.

including Big Shot 3D video archery.

“You can team-build in your shorts

a balcony area to watch all of the fun as

game room, complete with arcade games

spiders, or bring their own videos to shoot Sponsored Content

have hover balls that float which makes for

commented what a great, all-inclusive

seating (both round tables and conference is at the front of the room while the back is set up for food service. Speaking of food, Joe is still cooking all of those delicious

dishes served at Cinnamon Creek Ranch

- everything from traditional Texas BBQ to Kobe steaks and shrimp to a whole hog

stuffed with jambalaya. Whatever you do, don’t pass up the Cinnamon Creek S’More Tortillas.

Cinnamon Creek Ranch still hosts archery tournaments, monthly Couples by the

Creek date night events, veterans’ events,

group and individual lessons and so much more. Whether you’re seeking family fun, team building or a Texas-style wedding, make sure you come and visit the bestkept secret in North Texas, Cinnamon Creek Ranch.

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Lifestyle

Learning How to

by Susan Neuhalfen

sign that simply says “Prayer City”.

Nigerian who preaches worldwide. “You

can walk in and pray anytime you want, we are always open.”

Pastor Williams and his wife Felicia

That’s exactly what it is.

have lived all over the world, growing

“Prayer, to me, is my highest calling,”

their path to creating Prayer City. Pastor

said Pastor Williams Areloegbe, a native

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and joining churches and missions, on Williams emphasizes that this is not a

photography by Dynamic Vision Photography

A

s you drive down Hilltop toward Guyer High School, there is a new building with a

church, though they have a service on

in psychology, material things, or a

there is a service that focuses on prayer.

conjunction with other churches to focus

fortune in the music industry. None

have a 3pm Sunday prayer deliverance

Sunday mornings. He wants to work in on the power of prayer.

“We want people from all over the world

gym. He himself was seeking fame and of these things gets to the root of the problem. Prayer does.

Starting in August, Prayer City will also service, which consists of a worship

service, prayer, and one-on-one prayer

coming in and, if you want, we will pray

time where visitors may come and go

to create a nation of spiritual warriors,

also says that anytime groups want to

with you,” said Pastor Williams. “We want

throughout the service. Pastor Williams

teaching them a whole new way to pray

come and pray, they are welcome.

that gets results.”

“If you ask me what is my greatest

strength, it is hearing the voice of the

Pastor Williams grew up the son of a

Pastor but his life took a rocky turn into the

word,” said Pastor Williams. “God requires

music business when he went to Germany

complete trust and confidence in Him.”

to study medicine. All he had known

Pastor Williams talked about the divisions

was the church, and being sheltered he

we are experiencing across the globe and

wanted to experience other cultures and life outside the church. He described himself as a wild guy lost without

“How to take control of your life is not

circumstances, he was saved again three

prayer,” said Pastor Williams. “I learned to

Christ. Through a set of supernatural

about religion, it’s the Word of God in

years later. He left the music industry and

pray with confidence and I see results.”

gave God all that he had.

Pastor Williams discussed how so many people are seeking what they want

Prayer City has a service on Sunday

morning at 10:30 a.m. that is open to all. The first Saturday of every month

believes that the Bible is the surest thing in the whole universe. The Word is what

connects us, and building a center where everyone can pray together is the vision for Prayer City.

“There is so much that divides us in this

nation,” said Pastor Williams. “Prayer is what unites us.”

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Lifestyle | Gardening

Fire Pit: Adding that fire pit area creates a

IT’S GETTING HOT OUT HERE...

3. Are you looking for dining space or more casual sitting areas OR both?

people want to build this new outdoor space.

HOW DO I FIT EVERYTHING I

WANT INTO THE SPACE I HAVE??

This is where hiring a “patio designer” and not just “patio builder” comes into play.

Here are a couple things your designer will be looking for: 1. How many people will be on the patio at a time and how much turf or bed space are you willing to lose?

2. What exposure does the back of the house have and what are the light requirements on the bordering interior rooms?

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a patio helps people to relax.

Seating: Stone seat walls are a great solution to limited seating. Taking up about 1/3 of the space of a standard chair and costing half as much, they are a great way conserve space and money.

5. What is going to be the feature of the patio? Fireplace, BBQ/kitchen, relaxing seating or fire pit?

insured contractor with a portfolio that

paying for.

pressing questions we hear when

that being able to enjoy different areas on

Make sure to use a locally bonded and

Bar Top: Extending the counter/grill backsplash into a bar top not only conserves space but also gives twice the usage out of something you’re already

et’s talk about patios and the most

people to gather and converse. We find

4. Is this an all-weather patio?

WHAT ARE THE PATIO OPTIONS TO CONSIDER?

L

destination other than an eating area for

matches the quality and scope of work you want. Let the right contractor guide you and you should end up with a great space to enjoy for many years.

by PJ Kratohvil of Complete Solutions completesolutionsdfw.com

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Lifestyle

Learning All The Right Moves

by Susan Neuhalfen

I

n a town that’s as sports-oriented as Argyle is, it’s hard to believe the popularity of chess. A big part of that popularity is the Chess Coach, Michael Ball, a counselor at Hilltop Elementary.

Every summer, he holds Kingdom Chess Camp to help kids sharpen their game of chess. Held at Argyle United Methodist Church, Kingdom Chess Camp is in its 7th

including Bughouse, which is doubles for

Chess. All kids attending received a camp t-shirt, chess study guide and a hot lunch.

Here are the top five scorers for the latest Kingdom Chess Camp: 1. Tristan Ball 2. Isaiah Graham

year with three sessions each summer.

3. Morgan Bradford

Kingdom Chess Camp is open to anyone entering grades 2-9. They play by the Swiss system, which consists of five rounds of play with no eliminations. Even if a player loses, he or she plays in the next round. Each player earns one point for a win, half a point for a draw and zero points for a loss. The player with the most points at the end of the five rounds is the winner.

4. Elisha Graham

Each session focuses on different parts of the game. The kids work on strategies and tactics such as forks, pins and skewers.

They also play variations of games

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5. Ryan Edwards Kingdom Chess Camp still has one session left with a few openings from July 17-21.

To enroll, email kingdomchesscamp@ gmail.com.

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Wave Is Direct Primary Care

Yourself

of the Future?

CALL

GET DIAGNOSED

ASK

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by Susan Neuhalfen

the

GET MEDS

ith medical insurance becoming harder to navigate (and afford), doctors are scrambling to find new ways to provide quality healthcare for their patients. One of the newest ways to do this is a medical model called Direct Primary Care.

Direct Primary Care is medical care

now because she isn’t under the same

charge patients a monthly fee that

of patients per day as she was with

without insurance. DPC facilities

covers different services. For some, a monthly fee covers any and all visits and consultations, even over the phone. For others, it also includes lab and blood work. DPC facilities do not have to answer to insurance companies,

so many of the same the rules

pressure to see a certain amount insurance companies.

“I don’t need a huge staff because

scheduling is simple and

we don’t have to hassle

“From a financial standpoint we save money and the level of care is ten times better than with insurance for three kids,” said Phil

don’t apply.

Argyle Family Medicine

is a DPC facility. Dr. Becky

Gomez said that she schedules an

hour for her patient appointments

with insurance,”

said Dr. Gomez,

an internist and

Argyle resident.

“They can call for

consultation over

the phone which,

with insurance,

would need to be an

in-patient visit.”

The simple fact is that insurance

companies don’t pay doctors unless

they actually SEE the patient. That’s why a doctor won’t diagnose over the phone or just write a prescription without first seeing a patient. Also, insurance dictates that doctors see a particular number of patients within a certain amount of time, so hour-long appointments just aren’t feasible.

For the most part, Direct Primary Care is about wellness and preventative medicine. Doctors like Gomez also provide minor procedures and handle chronic disease management such as diabetes.

Argyle resident Phil Loftis and his wife are both small business owners.

They, along with their three kids, are all patients at Argyle Family Medicine.

Like most, his insurance coverage

has doubled in price but has become virtually unusable.

“From a financial standpoint we save

money and the level of care is ten times better than with insurance for three

kids,” said Phil who owns Sigma Signs.

“Insurance is there in case of a catastrophe but it’s extremely convenient to go

through Becky (Dr. Gomez) for our regular family needs.”

DPC patients still need health insurance to cover hospital emergencies and to meet the Affordable Care Act criteria. Since

photo courtesy of Dr. Becky Gomez

ACA was enacted, catastrophic insurance (high deductible, used only in case of

emergency) is not as affordable as it used to be.

The argument against DPC is that patients will forgo insurance altogether especially those who are younger and don’t get sick often. The problem comes when

something bad does happen and not only

will they owe the medical bills, but

the government will fine them for not having insurance.

The other concern is that the more doctors turn to DPC, the less doctors there will be to fill the insurance gap. With insurance,

well over 60% of doctor’s office costs are

administrative, which is why DPC doctors can survive on the monthly cost alone.

Many of the DPC doctors say that they

don’t make as much money, but the trade off is worth it.

“Insurance is getting so hard to deal with as a doctor,” said Gomez. “It makes it hard to focus on the patient when so much of your time is spent with paperwork.”

DPC is growing in the North Texas area and facilities are popping up in Frisco and Roanoke with another to soon open in Flower Mound. It’s whether patients find the additional cost worthwhile that will determine its survival.

“Having insurance doesn’t necessarily mean you have healthcare,” said Gomez.

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Yourself | Dentistry

in which subgingival bacteria causes inflammation that results in the loss of the bone around teeth that cannot be

Your Back to School Dental Education

restored. Simple flossing once a day to remove the initial biofilm will prevent this cascade of events.

What kind of toothpaste should I use?

Toothpaste acts as a lubricant to break up bacteria that attaches to your enamel. It also lowers the acidity which prevents bacteria from proliferating. A good toothpaste is one that is not too

I

t’s back to school for all those little kiddos, and I always get a kick out of the responses I get when conversing

with my pediatric patients about their day at school. From what I have gathered over the years, the overwhelming favorite subject is “lunch”, the favorite game played at recess is “I don’t know”, and the most common newly learned topic for the day is “nothing”. With this amount of enthusiasm, I am always pleased to remind them how nice it is of their dentist to get them out of school.

Joking aside, back to school is a good time to remind us all of the importance of education. The single most important aspect of my role as your dentist is to educate you on oral health. So here are a few quick dental education points that I most frequently explain:

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At what age should your child start dental appointments?

The American Academy of Pediatric

Dentistry recommends children seeing their dentist as early as one year old or at the sign of their first tooth. This is not only important to get a baseline on the child’s dental development, but also to educate parents on good oral hygiene and nutritional habits as a preventative measure against tooth decay.

Why is it important to floss?

abrasive, but still helps to remove plaque.

Toothpaste with fluoride will help build enamel in areas that have demineralized from plaque and acid.

How often should I see my dentist?

This is actually answered on an individual basis. Depending on your oral health, the recommended 6 month cleanings may not be sufficient. Some patients require 3 or 4 month recalls to maintain good oral health. The best way to determine your optimal visits is to ask your dentist.

The easy answer to this is to prevent

Enjoy these tidbits of education as you

brushing, bacteria in the mouth can

learning and happy smiling!

gum disease. In around 14 hours after

get the school year started. Enjoy all that

start as a biofilm along the gumline and ultimately inflame the gums causing

gingivitis. Progressive infiltration and hardening of bacteria beneath the

gumline results in periodontal disease

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

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Yourself | Edit This

Why You Should Choose

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For Your Writing & Editing Needs

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hether you're an avid reader of my monthly column or reading for the first time, I thought I'd remind everyone what we do here at Edit This, www.edit-this-npsteve.com.

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Yourself | Nutrition

Pickled Foods Dear Annette :

I hear pickling foods is a very healthy thing to do. Why is that?

Pickling served that purpose. Some

cultures even pickled fish and beef.

Through the power of observation,

Many processed pickles are made with extreme heat which kills all the good

bacteria and enzymes. Stores like Whole

cultures realized that pickled food was

Foods are careful to bring in only pickled

4000 years is usually a good thing.

the science behind it. Pickling uses

so that they retain the health benefits.

first pickling was in India around 4000

cellulose fiber of plants and

some form of fermentation or pickling in

digest. In the process

all throughout Asia you can find pickled

bacteria, enzymes,

cucumber pickles. In India, pickled mango

probiotics are created.

Dear Reader :

Anything that has been around for over

also good for health . We now know

Pickling is truly that old. Apparently the

fermentation to break down the

years ago. Almost every culture has

make them easier to

their cuisine. The Koreans have kimchi,

of fermentation good

ginger. Europeans made sauerkraut and

antioxidants and

is a popular side. Cultures pickled food

These are all vital to a

or way to keep the bounty of a harvest.

of our immune system

to preserve it. There were no freezers

good gut biome. 70%

Home pickling is easy and a great way to preserve all the goodness of summer vegetables and fruit.

is in our gut biome. What

way to have lots of fun

pickled items in your pantry during the

winter months to give meals, appetizers, or cheese trays a little

variation and fun. Most

importantly, they keep

you healthy and feeling

energetic during the winter

eating these foods kept them from

months when you need a good gut biome

being sick as often.

to kill off those flu and cold bugs!

Home pickling is easy and a great

Pickling is easy and there are several

way to preserve all the goodness of summer vegetables and fruit.

Yes, pickled fruit can make an interesting side to have on a

cheese tray or with grilled meat or chicken. Most pickled foods start

with vinegar, salt and spice. Some

pickling recipe books available even

at stores like Target where you can buy

pickling supplies. It can be a fun summer

project with kids on a hot day. When kids

help prepare things, they want to eat them

- creating perfect items for school lunches.

use sugars. Like most things that

Here are two great links to check out to

way. Pickled foods are meant as

Remember almost anything can be pickled.

are good for us, a little goes a long

really condiments with our meals.

Too much pickled foods can irritate the stomach for some people

and raise sodium levels. A little

pickled food with a meal just helps

digestion and can help the integrity of our gut biome.

Be wary of store bought pickled

items. Read the labels as many are

extremely high in sodium and sugar.

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Home pickling is actually a

very easy and inexpensive

cultures observed was that

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items that have not been over processed,

learn more about pickling this summer. www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-dill-picklescooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-193350

www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/how-to/article/ how-to-pickle

Sincerely Yours, Annette Doody

Savory Bistro Owner & Wellness Coach

www.thesavoryteam.com