Argyle Living Magazine June 2017

June 2017 LOCAL LAWYER

Statewide Reputation Creating the

PERFECT BURGER

Meet Argyle’s NEW MAYOR

Family Together Keeping the

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Quickly his year, instead of getting to August and wondering what was accomplished, I decided to make a list of five things I plan to do every day in order to consider this summer a success.

Live in the present – So often we’re thinking about what we need to do next, we forget to be where we are. Be present, especially for your family. Kids want your time and your attention. Play a board game, go on a hike, do something without thinking about what you have to do next.

Smile – I look forward to my first out loud laugh of the day, which is usually courtesy of one of the girls at the Murray Media offices because they could moonlight as comedians (if you don’t believe me, read “Yummy Bites”). Smiles are infectious.

Give yours to others.

Learn something new – This old dog loves new tricks. Take a trip to a nearby historical location and learn all about something you didn’t know. Better yet, learn a new word every day and share it with your kids.

There are plenty of sites with ACT/SAT words that your kids need to learn anyway.

Help someone - Sometimes this is as simple as calling an elderly parent or donating your time to a community cause.

Involve your kids so that they may see how important it is to put others first.

Kitchen dance – I have a friend that gets up every morning and does a kitchen dance. She posts the video on Facebook and asks everyone to join in.

It’s usually something from Soul Train, which is fun for us old folks. It’s a great way to start the morning.

I urge you to make your own list though you are certainly welcome to mine. Have a great summer and remember; time flies when you’re having fun so make time fly and make it the best time ever.

Happy Summer!

Sincerly, Susan Neuhalfen

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Table of

Contents

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On the Cover is Taylor Morris from Texas Coalition for Animal Protection

Featured:

Keeping the Family Together Yourself

23 Argyle Boys Win Third State Title

08 4th of July Area Celebrations

24 “Dry Drowning” and What to Know

10 Dentistry with Dr. Matt

25 Volleyball: Argyle’s Oberle Leaves

12 Local Lawyer, Statewide Reputation

26 Elizabeth Reneau Keeps on Winning

14 Doctor Presents at Conference

28 Hilltop Students: Archery

16 Nutrition with Savory Bistro

30 Editors pick: Creating the Perfect Burger

Tournament

Family

Lifestyle

18 Inside Community

32 Gardening with Complete Solutions

19 Inside Education

34 Real Estate with Capitol Ranch

22 Meet Argyle’s New Mayor

36 Edit This with Steve Gamel

Can your house handle the rain? Find out on pg

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Yourself

of 4 th

July Area Celebrations

by Susan Neuhalfen

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hen it comes to July 4th celebrations, families in the area will have a variety of parades, concerts and fireworks from which to choose for an unforgettable family fun-filled day. Most, if not all, are free, so you can even move between them if you so desire. Here are some of the activities going on so that you may plan your day accordingly.

Flower Mound Independence Fest 2017

Independence Fest 2017 in Flower Mound starts at 9:30 a.m. with the annual Children’s Parade, where

Performances by: A.A. Bottom - 5:00 p.m.

Blues/Southern Classic Rock Le Freak - 6:15 p.m.

decorated bikes, trikes, wagons, and

Disco

strollers will parade from the corner

Brothers Osborne - 8:15 p.m.

of Eaton and Timber Creek Road to the LISD School Administration Building (1800 Timber Creek Rd.), to

Country The Brothers Osborne is a two-time

enjoy hot dogs, drinks, kids activities,

GRAMMY nominated country duo

and live entertainment at the FREE

with songs like “Stay a Little Longer”,

Kid’s Zone. The parade itself starts

“Rum”, “21 Summer”, and “It Ain’t My

at 10:00 a.m. and is open to all who

Fault”.

may wish to take part (non-motorized vehicles only).

The gates at Bakersfield Park (1201 Duncan Lane) open at 5:00 p.m.

There will be food, local vendors, and a vintage car show, in addition to

Fireworks will finish off the night, beginning just before 10:00 p.m.

Free shuttle services are available as there is no on-site parking. For more information about Independence Fest

several live performances. Admission

2017, please visit http://www.flower-

is free.

mound.com/festival.

36th Annual Double Oak 4th of July Parade and Picnic It all starts with the parade at

9:30 a.m. The parade line-up is

at Simmons and Oak Trail (North) at 9:00 a.m.

At 10:00 a.m. the picnic begins at

John B. Wright Memorial Park along with hot food, live music, bounce

houses, water slides and lots of fun.

Triple Lindy, the world’s greatest cover band, will also be playing.

Bring lawn chairs, flags, and

sunscreen. EVERYONE IS INCLUDED in the invitation even if they don’t live

in Double Oak. The more the merrier. http://www.dovfd.org for more info.

4th of July Denton The entire City of Denton will be

abuzz with July 4th fun all day long.

It all starts with a Liberty Run 5K and

One Mile Walk at the North Lakes Rec

Center. Check in at 6:30 a.m., race begins at 7:30 a.m. Register at Denton Parks and Rec website.

The Yankee Doodle Parade then makes it way through Downtown Denton at 9:00 a.m.

At 10:00 a.m. the Family Fun Jubilee

opens at Quakertown Park and Denton

Civic Center will have lots of free family fun activities including:

Adult Lucky Horseshoe Tournament

9:30 a.m. to noon

Kid’s arts & crafts show

11 a.m. to noon in the Civic Center.

FREE kid’s carnival games

from 10a.m. until noon in the Civic Center and outdoor inflatable fun.

11 a.m. Adult Hot Dog Eating Contest

Plus, from Noon to 6 p.m. $1 admission to

Civic Center Pool.

It will all be followed by spectacular fireworks display at UNT Apogee

Stadium by the Kiwanis Club. Live

music by Raised Right Men. Doors open at 6pm and the event is free though parking in all lots is $10.

Lake Cities 4th of July This is a spectacular, one-of-a-kind

celebration uniting the communities of

the kids including a frozen t-shirt contest, an apple pie bake off at 4p.m. (slices will be sold for $1 after, benefitting the Lake Dallas Animal Shelter), a watermelon eating contest, a seed spitting contest and much more. All the while the stage will have live music entertainment including: Doubledown Band - 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.

Terry Strange - 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.

Lake Dallas, Corinth, Hickory Creek and

Neci Hamilton - 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

a patriotic parade from 9:00 -10:00 a.m.

Eleven Hundred Springs - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Shady Shores. The festivities begin with sponsored by DATCU. Following the

parade is a flag raising ceremony for the event with the singing of the National

Anthem performed by a police /active duty military officer.

11 a.m. Senior Center luncheon with

At 3p.m., the Lake Dallas City Park, 101

$3/person.

vendors, and great live music. At the spirit

music by the Young at Heart band;

squad tent, they will have lots of fun for

E. Hundley Dr, will have food, contests,

A huge fireworks display sponsored by Classic of Denton will end the evening.

Admission is free. Outside, food and drink (including alcohol) are not allowed.

Pets must be on a leash. http://www. lakedallas.com/210/Lake-Cities-4th-of-July for more details.

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Yourself | Dentistry

Keeping Your

Summer Cavity Free •

With routines out of order, it can be easy to neglect the simplest oral health habits of brushing and flossing.

Brushing and flossing after every meal is ideal, but at the very least make sure to brush after breakfast and before bed. If traveling, don’t forget to pack your toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss.

A

s we come nearer to Independence Day, we take the time to appreciate and reflect on the many freedoms we have come to enjoy as a great nation.

However, I can think of few freedoms that are enjoyable than being “cavity free”.

So, here are a few tips for the summer to make sure you govern your habits dutifully to maintain your teeth’s independence.

•

Summer break allows for a variety

and duration of your snacking to

of events that come with their own

allow your mouth time to naturally buffer out acid and sugar.

assortment of foods and drinks. Make sure that you make nutritious choices in food that minimize the exposure of your teeth to sugar and acid. Include fruits and vegetables into your diet and dairy products like milk and cheese that can help decrease your mouths acidity. Limit the frequency

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•

A good rule of thumb, especially during Texas summers, is to drink

•

Finally, make sure you schedule your dental appointments around holidays and vacations. It can be easy to forget about dental visits, but summer breaks are great opportunity to take advantage of free time for dental care.

I hope everyone enjoys a safe and eventful summer. Make sure you spend it well and wisely with friends and family.

Happy smiling!

plenty of water. Not only can water help keep you hydrated, it also will help lower your mouth’s acidity. It can also aid to wash away any sugary or acidic foods recently consumed.

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

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Local Lawyer,

Statewide Reputation

by Steve Gamel

You could go to any court in Texas and find a judge, competing counsel or client who has worked with Charla Bradshaw.

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r at least knows someone who has. Bradshaw has been a trusted family law attorney for more than 24 years, and the demand for her services — not just in Denton, but across Texas — has literally taken her all over the state.

In fact, simply trying to recall all the Texas counties she’s worked cases in has become quite the challenge for the Denton native.

“Oh gosh, I’ve been to Lubbock County, Potter, Medina, Montague … you name it,” Bradshaw said. “Some attorneys may prefer to stay in their own territories, but with me it’s like — have file, will travel.”

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Make no mistake that Bradshaw, the without batting an eye. And unlike some legal managing shareholder of KoonsFuller Family offices that may not have that same experience Law’s Denton office, is a Dentonite to the core. working in different areas, KoonsFuller has Both her parents graduated from Denton High the ability to expand that reach even into School, as did her grandparents. They were all different states. plugged into the community, and Charla is very Bradshaw said she’s happy to lead that charge, much that little girl from down the street who but sees it all as just doing her job. followed in their footsteps.

In her latest interview with Lantana Living, Needless to say, practicing law in her Bradshaw said “The ironic thing is that there are hometown continues to be a dream come true. still too many people out there who need help But it’s Bradshaw’s willingness to work with from an experienced lawyer but feel as if they are clients in and beyond Denton County, all the limited to working with attorneys in their area. while adapting to whatever setting she’s in, That simply just isn’t the case.” that has helped both Bradshaw and her team at Lawyers have zero limitations on where they KoonsFuller stand out in a state where clients can go to take on a case. So just because Bradshaw have plenty of legal options. offices in Denton, that doesn’t mean she can’t Simply put, Bradshaw is a local lawyer help someone in Lantana, El Paso, Houston — whose statewide reputation only scratches or for that matter — even California. the surface.

“I honestly don’t think a lot of people realize Bradshaw’s reputation has grown exponentially it’s possible … that they have that option,” over the years. We’ve written before that she is Bradshaw said. “Sometimes known for summarizing you have someone who is some of the most difficult “...there are still too from a really small town cases, locally, statewide and even internationally. many people out there where everyone knows each other, and they don’t feel Her vast experience in who need help from comfortable working with family law has made an experienced lawyer a local attorney for that her a popular choice as very reason. So they seek an expert for speeches, but feel as if they are television, and radio out someone from outside limited to working stations looking to discuss to help. There’s no rule with attorneys in divorce-related matters. against it.”

The many accolades she’s their area.”

At the same time, received along the way Bradshaw said she is are proof of that success. constantly doing her homework to make sure she She recently made the Top 50: Women Texas is the right fit — especially in those situations Super Lawyers List. The annual list has been in where she is taking on a case outside her existence since 2002, and Bradshaw has made it immediate area. every year without fail. Locally, she was named “I would never take a case if it would be to the Best Divorce Lawyer in the 2016 Best of Denton detriment of the client. It’s all about putting the County awards. client in the best possible light,” Bradshaw said.

That’s a huge advantage for clients who want “Every court in every county, in every state, has the right legal representation. Bradshaw has different rules. I do my research, because there worked her share of bitterly contested divorce are many things I need to look at.” cases as well as those unfortunate ones where For example, there could be a case where only one spouse wanted the marriage to end. another county has jurisdiction over a child in In each case, Bradshaw was just as much a confidant who could not only defend the client a case, but now that child has moved up here. in the courtroom, but slow things down enough Bradshaw would need to file in the court with to be compassionate in answering questions and jurisdiction and ask for a transfer. But in the meantime, that original court may want to hear calming fears.

All of that has clearly caught the eye of temporary orders.

“One thing I know is that you can’t walk potential clients. KoonsFuller, the largest family law firm in the Southwest, is unique in that all into any court thinking everything works the its attorneys — not just Bradshaw — have the same, and sometimes you can’t even dress the necessary reach to cover a huge swath of Texas same way. I would never walk into a court in

Montague County dressed like I just stepped

out of a courtroom in Dallas. Clients will ask

me if I know judges in their area, or if I’ve ever been there. To do a case, you have to fit into that

area … do things their way in their community.

That, to me, is serving the client.”

Even though Bradshaw may take a case

from out of her immediate area, that doesn’t

mean she always has to travel. Sometimes the

clients come to her first. If there ends up being a court case, Bradshaw could end up traveling

or working substantively with another lawyer from the client’s area, essentially creating a

legal team to give the client a better chance at winning the case.

“Either way, I love to meet new judges and

experience different courtrooms,” Bradshaw said.

“Sometimes I know the judge, or they know me.

But I still try to find out everything I can ahead of time. After you do it a few times, you get pretty comfortable with it. It’s just part of what I do.”

And that’s proof that despite all the successes

and accolades, Bradshaw’s eyes are firmly

set on her clients’ needs — no matter where they may be.

“My roots go way back in Denton County,

and I’m a Dentonite through and through,” Bradshaw said. “But I also believe clients should be able to hire a lawyer by choice. If that means

I need to travel, that’s what I’ll do. It’s a fun part of my job.”

Charla Bradshaw has been practicing family law for more than 24 years and is co-author of the book Protecting Your Assets from a Texas Divorce.

To learn more, visit her page at www.koonsfuller.com.

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Yourself

Argyle Doctor Presents at

World Conference

by Susan Neuhalfen

A

rgyle resident and Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon Dr. Damien Dauphinee was

recently invited to lecture at the 2nd Annual Global Foot and Ankle Conference in

Chongquin, China. He spoke about surgical techniques used in saving limbs threatened by complications of diabetes.

“Diabetic Limb Salvage basically involves

preventing a major amputation in people with diabetes,” said Dr. Dauphineé.

Diabetes affects a large percentage of Texans and is expected to grow to 4 million Texans by 2020 and

8 million by 2040. Dr. Dauphineé

spoke specifically about techniques used to surgically correct external

parts of the body that have become deformed due to a condition called Charcot neuroarthropathy. Charcot

neuroarthropathy is the progressive

weightbearing joints, most commonly

on antibiotics and allowed to put weight

on the joint, causing further damage that

can easily become infected and eventually lead to amputation.

Dr. Dauphineé has special training in the

use of external fixation to help correct the deformed limbs.

“The devices we use look somewhat

like the “Erector Set” toys from the 50’s

and 60’s,” said Dr. Dauphineé about the procedure. “Most people have seen a

patient walking with a “halo” of hardware at the head and neck after a major

his wife, Rachelle, and their son, Alex, along. They were especially excited to see the Terra-cotta Warriors exhibit in Xi’an as Alex, who just finished 6th grade at Argyle Intermediate School, just completed a study on China. His class studied the history of Chinese Emperors, Chinese writing and characters and the currency. The Dauphineés enjoyed their trip so much, they decided to stay and visit Beijing as well.

spinal injury or fusion, which is the same technology we use on the lower limbs.”

Dr. Dauphineé has been in

Dauphineé, patients develop neuropathy

Dr. Dauphineé was one of two surgeons

private practice here in north

and they become completely numb. When

conference, which was attended by some

the Comprehensive Wound

foot and ankle surgeons in the world.

Hospital in Denton where he

make it even more special, he brought

Limb Preservation.

in the foot and ankle. According to Dr.

when their nerves in the feet stop working

this happens the patients may easily cause trauma to the joints without feeling it until they’ve done irreparable damage. Many are misdiagnosed with an infection, put

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in North Texas invited to speak at the

Texas for 18 years and founded

of the top orthopedic and podiatric

Center at Baylor’s Heart

This was his first trip to Asia and, to

serves as Medical Director of

photos courtesy of the Dauphinee family

destruction of bone and soft tissues at

photographed above is the Circular Frame external fixation device by SEAL

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Fresh HERBS

Yourself | Nutrition

Dear Annette:

How should I use fresh herbs in

dressing sit an hour or two to get the oils released out of the herb and try it on a

my cooking?

simple salad, roasted vegetables, grilled

Dear Reader:

like anise, hyssop, borage, lovage or sorrel

chicken, or fish. Try some different herbs

The earth truly gives us all we need

to be healthy. Once you start eating

to grow your herb palette.

and cooking fresh herbs you will find

everything else tastes stale and dull. Herbs bring foods to life with flavor and color.

over watermelon and cucumbers. Herbs are friendly and easy to use. Here is a great site to explore herbs a little more and to use a good beginners’ guide to cooking with herbs. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ articles/guide-to-fresh-herbs

Here is a simple vinaigrette: Ingredients

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar When to add herbs:

Soft leaves herbs such as dill, chervil, basil, cilantro should be added to a dish at the end for the best burst of flavor.

Hardy herbs like rosemary, thyme,

oregano, sage, and bay leaf should be added during the cooking process.

Paring herbs:

Robust or strong-smelling herbs like

rosemary are best with heart stews, soup, root vegetables roasted, and, roasted meats or proteins.

Milder herbs like parsley, dill, and, chervil do better with lighter fare like mild fish and spring vegetables.

The best way to discover an herb is to

make a simple vinaigrette and add one

herb with a little salt and pepper. Let the

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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Combine and stir.

This dressing is so versatile

and adding any herb totally changes the dressing.

Play with different

additions and find

your favorites. Think outside the box. I

love this dressing with basil

Sincerely Yours,

zucchini. I add

Savory Bistro Owner & Wellness Coach

on roasted

mint and pour

Annette Doody

www.thesavoryteam.com

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Know

Be in the

Family

Inside Community

AYSA is offering summer conditioning for 1st - 6th graders courtesy of Coach Jerod McCloud, Strength & Conditioning Coach at Denton Ryan High.

Dates: June 19-22 (Hilltop Elementary) • June 26-29 (Joe’s Gym, Argyle) Times: 1st -3rd: 10:30-11:30 • 4th -6th:11:45-1:00 (Based on 2017-18 school year.)

Through a variety of drills, exercises, and skill sets; boys and girls will develop and improve athletic skills and overall conditioning. Sign up at WWW.ARGYLEYOUTHSPORTS.COM.

Dispose of unwanted medications safely Bartonville Citizens now have a safe way to dispose of unwanted prescription medication. CVS/pharmacy has donated a medication disposal unit installed in the front lobby of the Bartonville police department. The unit will accept prescriptions, prescription patches, prescription medications, prescription ointments, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, samples and medication for pets. The unit will not accept needles, inhalers, aerosol cans, liquids, lotions, or thermometers.

FREE YOGA at golden triangle mall

Time to help fuel kids in denton

For those of you looking for a new way to start your

Argyle UMC is organizing Fuel Up, a summer lunch program that provides sack lunches to students at a local park in Denton every Wednesday, 9:30 am - 12 pm, during the summer. There are several opportunities to become involved with Fuel Up including donating food items and volunteering to assemble and serve sack lunches. If you are interested in becoming involved, visit argyleumc.org/upministry.

summer Wednesdays, Twisted Bodies Pilates is offering free yoga classes every Wednesday morning at Golden Triangle Mall near the food court area. All you need to bring is a mat, a towel and water. Come at 8:30AM for a little Namaste to start your day!

photo courtesy of Jerod Mcloud

Strength & conditioning camp for 1-6th graders

Inside Education Cheer camp coming up in august Argyle High School Cheer Camp will take place August 1-4 at the AHS Auxiliary Gym. All students entering Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to attend. Participants will learn age appropriate cheers, dance, jumps, tumbling, stunts and showmanship. Cost includes t-shirt, snacks, instruction from current cheerleaders and a special performance at the AHS

Argyle

ISD top 10

Homecoming Pep Rally. Register at argyleisd.com/summercamps.

Argyle bus routes modified The tentative 2017-18 Argyle school bus routes are now posted.

Routes will be less crowded and ride times shorter. In order to accomplish this goal, modifications were made to the walk to stop distances, ¼ mile for elementary students and ½ mile for middle and high school students. This helped reduce bus stops and improve efficiency, mostly in subdivisions with streetlights and sidewalks. Final routes will be posted no later than August 17.

photo by Kirby Reyes Annabel Thorpe Max McWhorter Jennifer Kerner Matthew Castle Brooke Daniel Reeves Moseley Joshua Block Gracie Baum Reign Bach Molly Sheridan

photos courtesy of Liberty Christian and Argyle ISD

LC Strength & conditioning coach Liberty Christian has announced that David Neill will be the Director of Boys Strength and Conditioning. Neill, who has been a strength coach with Texas Tech, Cincinnati, and Texas, will be Liberty’s second full-time strength coach, as he will work in tandem with girls’ director, Cristy McCullough.

Neil has worked not only with football players, but also with multiple Olympic sports and wants to bring the same success to Liberty Christian.

LC Teachers Honored Liberty Christian School honors its teachers each year with a faculty luncheon the day of graduation, and this year, it presented awards to teachers who best exemplify “The Warrior Way”.

Congratulations to teachers Karina Smith,

Sharon Ramsey, Evan Hunt, Marshall Surratt, Sandy Lytle, Anna Joyner, Chay McClellan, and Jennie Wisdom. Not pictured:

Liberty

Christian

Events Have a Fantastic Summer Break

Lisa McGraw.

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Family Keeping the

Together E

by Susan Neuhalfen

very year, approximately 2.4 million healthy, adoptable cats and dogs are put down in U.S. shelters. That equates to one animal every 13 seconds that is euthanized. The majority of these animals are the unwanted offspring of owned pets. Had the pets been spayed or neutered, this all would have been avoidable.

“The answer to stopping euthanasia and pet overpopulation starts with prevention,” said Stacey Schumacher, the founder and Executive Director at the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP). “So many of these owners are good people who simply cannot afford to spay and neuter multiple animals.”

Stacey has always had a soft spot for animals. After working at a pet rescue in high school, she realized her dream was to help not just animals but to also help the people who love them. It all started in her hometown of

Sulphur Springs where there was no spay and neuter program. Stacey took it upon herself to rent a van every month and

transport animals from her mother’s house to a low cost clinic in the Dallas area.

After work, she would gather them back into the van and transport them home.

After doing this for some time, Stacey founded her own clinic in Sulphur

Springs with the help of a small group of dedicated volunteers.

Based on the success of the program in East Texas, Stacey then founded TCAP, a non-profit organization designed to help the pet overpopulation problem

throughout North Texas. By providing

affordable pet services for those in need, TCAP works to cure the epidemic of pet overpopulation.

TCAP provides low cost spay and neuter,

heartworm testing and prevention, dental cleaning and microchipping services to those who could not otherwise afford

it for their pets. TCAP is not designed to

take the place of a full service veterinarian.

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If TCAP’s veterinary team sees a

TCAP also works with several animal

pet to a full service, local veterinarian

neuter services onsite to help service pets

problem with a pet, they will refer the for further treatment.

“We are filling a void for people who

can’t afford basic care for their pets,” said

Stacey. “We aren’t a full service veterinary clinic. We are just here to keep animals from being euthanized.”

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Since its first clinic in Denton opened in November of 2002, TCAP has sterilized more than 370,000 animals. TCAP has

shelters in the area to provide spay and

owned by customers who are unable to transport their pets to a TCAP location.

The veterinarians who contract their

services at TCAP are experts at spay and

neuter, quickly and efficiently performing multiple surgeries daily.

This year, TCAP is celebrating 15 years of

operating in Denton and there is a line of

and kids in tow, can be nerve-racking.

However, the owners remained calm and everyone seemed to be having a good time.

“We’ve been here before and everyone is so nice,” said Debbie, another customer with multiple pets. “If it weren’t for TCAP I wouldn’t be able to afford these two (dogs) and they’re my family.”

people at the door with their pets every

Stacey Schumacher is proof positive

day, just as there has been since the day

that one person really can make a

they first opened the clinic.

difference. As she looks back on 15 years

Hurst, Weatherford, Allen and Fort Worth.

“Animals just seem to keep showing up

of community service through TCAP, she

TCAP goes to great lengths to make sure

have the heart to turn them away,” said

TCAP’s team has saved but also in the

grown to include six clinics in North Texas including locations in Denton, Burleson, While they provide low cost services,

that everyone who walks through their doors, on two legs or four legs, has a great experience.

at our house and my husband and I don’t

can be proud not only the number of lives

Rachel, a Denton resident who stood with

number of lives they’ve touched.

Oliver, one of her five “kids” as she calls them. “I’m very grateful to the people

“I’ve learned that if you have really great

at TCAP or we’d have to take them to

service, whatever your business is, it will

the shelter.”

grow,” said Stacey. “The most important

possible,” said Stacey. “We continually

One noticeable thing about this line was

thing is to build on what we’ve learned

to better the service we provide.”

anything, much less with dogs on leashes

fifteen even better.”

“It is so important to us that our clients receive the best customer service

work with our team to ensure we continue

the lack of stress. Usually waiting in line for

these first fifteen years and make the next

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Family

Meet Argyle’s

New Mayor

by Susan Neuhalfen

A

rgyle Mayor Don Moser is not what you’d call a politician. He has, however, spent his career in public service. With a background in law enforcement and fire service, Don spent the last 34 years serving the public but doesn’t believe that everything should last forever, least of all a political career.

“I’m not here for life, but I am here

to make a change,” he says about his

recent election. “Nothing needs to be a lifetime appointment”

Moser, Todd Mankin and Ronald Schmidt are the new kids on the block as far as the Argyle Town Council is concerned

and Moser notes that closing the divide between the remaining members of

council is going to be a work in progress.

“We may have zero political background but we have a lot of background in how

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towns work,” said Moser. “The citizens have spoken very loudly they’ve given us their trust, now we need to earn it.”

Moser spoke openly about the developments that are coming into the community and how the citizens do not favor the zero lot lines that have been accepted. While he can’t do anything about the current development (Waterbrook) that has already been

“We know that development is going to happen, it’s the nature of the beast,” said Moser. “What we want to do is manage it in a way that it does not overrun and destroy the reasons people sought Argyle out to begin with.”

Moser has Schmidt, who has an MBA in finance, knee deep in budget numbers.

They will also revisit the development plan making sure it’s more in line with what citizens want. Another priority is to strengthen the tree ordinance so that it will be too expensive for a developer to ignore the rules.

The final thing Moser is promising is transparency. He wants the council meetings on a live webcast so that the citizens have as much information as the council members have.

“My job is to see that the citizens get

approved, he can do his best to control

what they want and the employees have

the future of Argyle.

everything they need.”

Family

Argyle Boys Win

Third State Title In Convincing Fashion

by Steve Gamel

A

rgyle didn’t just win its third straight Class 4A state title in boys golf. It did so rather convincingly.

With an eight-stroke lead entering Day 2

another 79 on Day 2 to finish eighth while

Eagles rolled to a two-day score of 633

shot 82 and 83, respectively, on Day 2.

of the state tournament on May 23, the and 13-stroke win over second place

Fredericksburg. Argyle has won three crowns with almost an entirely new lineup of golfers each time. This was their sixth straight appearance, which was held at

Apple Rock Golf Course at Horseshoe Bay.

Diomede shot 161. Gilster and Wilson

2. Fredericksburg

646

3. Monahans

649

4. Robinson

649

tournament after becoming accustomed

5. Texarkana Pleasant Grove

654

also lost three seniors off last year’s team.

6. Midlothian Heritage

658

7. Madisonville

670

8. Canton

672

9. Huffman Hargrave

710

The fact that Argyle won so handily may have come as a bit of a shock to some.

The Eagles finished third at the region

to winning that event in recent years. They

Logan Diomede and Cole Wilson. Griggs

The team previously finished second at

enough for fifth place overall. Love shot

Score 633

But that didn’t seem to affect them on the

finished with a two-day score of 153, good

School 1. Argyle

This year’s winning team was comprised of Parker Love, Luke Griggs, Will Gilster,

Final Top 10 team breakdown for the 2017 UIL Class 4A state golf tournament:

state’s grandest stage.

state in 2013 and 2014 before winning it all in each of the last three seasons.

10. Gonzales

720

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“DRY DROWNING” And What to Know

S

ummer is in full swing, the kids are out of school, and the community pools are starting to crowd. This is an important time to go over some pool safety tips, especially for those of you with young children.

Symptoms of “Dry Drowning”

Most people recognize a drowning event, and most understand that emergency medical care is absolutely necessary in addition to initial resuscitation. What is a little less well known is “dry drowning” or “secondary drowning” and therefore poses a great risk. Most people do not realize that drowning can happen out of the water.

Chest Pain: Seek immediate medical attention if your child starts complaining of chest pain after playing in water. The spasms from dry drowning place stress on the lungs and chest, which leads to pain. Your toddler complaining of a sore throat is also concerning.

Dry drowning happens when someone breathes in small amounts of water during a struggle. This triggers the muscles in their airway to spasm. Fluid builds up in the lungs and causes difficulty breathing. A person with a near drowning, struggle, or “close call” can be out of the water and walking around normally before any signs of dry drowning appear. If untreated, it can be fatal.

These events are not common. Only 1-2 % of drowning events occurs this way, but regardless of the rarity you should be aware of this unfamiliar danger.

Pool safety tips: I know many of these are common sense but we all need a reminder to re-evaluate.

•

Swimming pools should not be built until all children in the household are >5 years of age.

•

Parents should NEVER leave children alone in or near the pool.

•

A fence should be erected to separate the house from pool.

•

The fence should be at least 4 feet high around ALL 4 sides of the pool.

•

The fence should be completely separate the pool from the house and the play yard.

•

Gates should auto-close and auto-latch, with latches children cannot reach.

•

Parents should consider a safety cover.

•

Keep rescue equipment and a telephone near the pool at all times.

•

Know CPR!

Lethargy: As your child’s body works to protect itself by causing larynx spasms, it is common for your child to become lethargic. His energy is exhausted by trying to breathe and clear his throat. If your child seems abnormally fatigued after a trip to the pool, then that is a cause for concern.

All of these signs of dry drowning occur up to 24 hours after your child leaves the water. In most cases, there is a struggle in the water of some kind, such as a near-drowning experience or a lot of water in his face. After that occurs, you need to watch your child closely for symptoms to ensure that you seek medical attention as quickly as possible.

Shortness of Breath: As your child’s throat undergoes spasms and he continues coughing, it becomes more and more difficult for him to breathe. This shortness of breath signifies that his throat is closing up and the condition is becoming more serious. If the condition is not treated, then each breath becomes shorter until death occurs.

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Volleyball:

Family

Argyle’s Oberle leaves To Be New Coach At Decatur

by Steve Gamel

C

lark Oberle has not only become synonymous with Argyle Lady Eagle volleyball over the last 18 years, but in that time he’s created a program that is now among the upper echelon Class 4A programs in the state.

Last month, the only head coach the Lady Eagles have ever known announced he had accepted the dual role as Decatur’s

“Everyone will say, ‘Why in the world

would you leave Argyle?’” Oberle told the DRC. “I’ve prayed a lot about this. It was

head volleyball coach and girls athletic

simply an opportunity I couldn’t pass up.

coordinator. The move brings an end

“It’s hard leaving Argyle. I put my heart

to a tenure that saw Oberle lead Argyle to its first state volleyball title in 2015 and a third-straight trip to the state final in November.

The news was first reported by the Denton Record-Chronicle on May 15.

and soul into that program for 18 years.”

Oberle took the program from some

very lean years and turned it into a state contender – particularly over the last

five seasons. In that stretch, Argyle went 188-47 while advancing to the state

tournament four times. The Lady Eagles lost seven games in 2015 en route to a

state title. Oberle took a much younger roster back to the state title match this

past season, eventually losing to Bushland.

Oberle now takes over at Decatur, which ironically is one of Argyle’s chief rivals.

The two teams are in District 9-4A, and

though Argyle swept Decatur during the regular season, both have managed to

get the best of each other in the playoffs.

Decatur, for example, beat Argyle in

the 2014 title match to claim its second straight state title.

Oberle said while it was difficult to leave Argyle, this is a chance for him to watch his son play baseball more, as he will

only have to coach one sport. Oberle was coaching volleyball and assisting with track and field at Argyle.

“I’ve spent all these years outlawing the color blue in our house,” Oberle joked about Decatur’s school colors. “Now it

looks like I’ll have to go find some blue.”

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Family

Her three finishing times were all new

Liberty’s Elizabeth Reneau Keeps on

winning

W

. . . and Winning

“A lot of hard work poured into that, and obviously it’s exciting because I get to

see the fruits of my labor,” Reneau said in a Liberty Christian press release shortly after the event. “This has been a crazy

rollercoaster journey, and last weekend was definitely a high.”

Running three events – and winning

But Reneau still had the rest of her junior year to go. And to no one’s surprise, she made the most of it.

Reneau won three gold medals at the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools state track meet held during the first weekend in May, winning the 800-, 1,600- and 3,200-meter runs in blistering time. But that wasn’t the most awe-inspiring part. Reneau now has 10 individual state titles and one team title and is clearly beginning to run out of room in her trophy case.

Along with the latest wins, she has three state titles in cross country and is now a three-time defending state champion in both the one-mile and two-mile runs.

She helped Liberty win a track title her freshman year.

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The performance overall nearly helped Liberty’s girls team claim a state title. The Lady Warriors broke six state records, three by Reneau, and fell only eight points shy of state champion, Houston St. Agnes.

Freshman Izzy Hopkins won both the 100 and 200 sprints with times of 12.34 and 25.67, respectively.

Hopkins was also on the 400-relay team with Alex Dais, Natalie Grigg, and Maddie Willet, which finished with a time of 48.47.

Liberty’s 800-relay also won a gold medal.

“We are going to graduate five or six really strong girls, but for the younger ones, they are studs, too,” Reneau said. “There aren’t

them all – at the same event is a massive

many young ones who can come in and

minutes, 15.52 seconds, the 1,600 in

Izzy will obviously be someone to look

accomplishment. She ran the 800 in 2

do what these girls have been able to do.

5:00.29, and the 3,200 in 10:43.16.

forward to for a long time.”

photos courtesy of Tyler Curbo

hen Liberty Christian junior Elizabeth Reneau qualified for the Nike Nationals at the end of 2016, many people had every reason to coin the opportunity as the perfect end to a perfect season.

by Steve Gamel

state records.

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Family

Hilltop Students Going To

Archery World

Tournament

by Susan Neuhalfen

T

hanks to Coach Joan Wittmis, Argyle Archery has become a household name. The physical education teacher at Hilltop Elementary has coached Argyle students from Kindergarten through 8th grade that are now competing at state, national and now world tournaments with the NASP, the National Archery in the Schools Program.

The Hilltop Elementary

team saw over 100 kids participate and

team qualified to compete

three teams of 24 qualified for the state

in the world tournament

tournament. For the first time, Wittmis

based on their 3102 score.

also coached the kids at Argyle Middle

3600 is a perfect score.

School. She had two teams of 24 and both qualified for the state tournament.

“This is the best elementary team I’ve

Because they are not school sponsored,

scored,” said Coach

not everyone automatically goes to the

Wittmis. “Out of 180

tournaments. They have to rely on the

schools we came in

parents for expenses.

number 28.”

“Sometimes it’s a financial decision,”

The world tournament will

said Coach Wittmis. “Sometimes the kids

happen in Orlando July

just don’t want to compete. So everyone

20-22. Wittmis is hopeful but knows that

who qualifies for tournaments doesn’t

not everyone can go.

always go.”

photos courtesy of Argyle ISD

At Hilltop Elementary, her 3-5th grade

“My parents are working to get the Argyle

take their archery game to the next level and many from her first rate elementary team this year are moving into middle school. This year she already has 11 coaches certified to help her teach

In the end, two archery teams, one from

community involved so that we can get

Hilltop and one from Argyle Middle

scholarships for the kids who want to

the kids.

School, competed at The National Archery

go to these tournaments but can’t,” said

Competition in Louisville, Kentucky in May.

Wittmis who is considering a GoFundMe

“All the kids and parents get along so well

Argyle 5th Grader Merritt Hawkesworth

page for just such an event.

considering some are athletes and some are academics,” said Coach. “They’re from

won the state tournament with a personal

As for next year, Coach Wittmis says she

all walks of life but they really understand

high score of 268.

has more 3rd graders than ever ready to

what team means.”

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Lifestyle

Creating the

Perfect Burger

by Susan Neuhalfen

C

hef Aubrey Daniels of the Wildhorse Grill is determined to put Robson Ranch on the map.

That’s because the Wildhorse Grill

According to Chef Daniels,

across the United States competing

pops, giving it a sweet

is among a handful of restaurants for a chance to cook at the

the taste of the lamb really and bitter balance.

prestigious James Beard House in

Make no mistake, this

New York City.

is a gourmet burger.

The Blended Burger Project is a

“It’s hard to describe,” said

to make the best burger possible

“You just have to taste it.”

challenge to chefs across the country

Daniels of his creation.

while including one or more types of

It’s already on the

mushrooms. Chef Daniels has taken this challenge and created his own blended burger masterpiece right here at the Wildhorse Grill.

Wildhorse Grill menu so

trying it for yourself it is an option for lunch or dinner.

The most important thing

“I experimented a few times to get it

right now however, is for

been cooking since he was 11 years

together and VOTE.

just right,” said Chef Daniels who has

the citizens of North Texas to get

old. “I had an idea in mind and it

The Texas Forest Burger may be

just came together as the Texas Forest Burger.”

Wildhorse Grill’s Texas Forest

burger is 50% lamb, 25% portabella mushroom/cremini mushroom

and 25% ground beef grilled to

The Texas Forest Burger

voted into the top five by online voting at www.jamesbeard.org/

blendedburgerproject/vote. The top

who vote for their favorite blended burger online will also be entered to win trip for two to the 2018 Blended Burger event at the James Beard House.

five chefs will then fly to New York City

The point of the Blended Burger

showdown of the challenge.

the country to make burgers better by

next January to compete in the final

Project is to challenge chefs around

perfection and topped with gruyere

Everyone should take the time out to

blending ground meat with chopped

slaw and arugula spinach pesto on a

community in New York City. Need

that’s healthier for the patron and

cheese, sweet pickled red onion toasted brioche bun.

vote and represent our North Texas

mushrooms, creating a delicious patty

more encouragement? Customers

more sustainable for the planet.

“That’s what drew me into the contest,”

said Chef Daniels. “Creating a sustainable burger with fresh cultivated mushrooms was an exciting challenge for me.”

Chef Daniels loves a challenge. He also loves finding new and different ways to

mix and mesh foods that are popular in

this community. He changes up the dinner menu at Wildhorse Grill daily.

“My dad is the one that got me interested in fusion cooking,” said Chef Daniels. “I love to get creative.”

Daniels is a 4th generation chef.

His great-grandfather and grandfather

were chefs in a more traditional fashion, while his father introduced him to more fusion cooking. He started cooking five-cheese mac and cheese at the

tender age of eleven and continued his

education studying under master chefs in restaurants all over the Dallas-Fort Worth

area. His father is a member of the World

Master Chef’s Society Dallas, an exclusive

international honors association for chefs, by invitation only.

The James Beard Foundation produces programs that include educational initiatives, food industry awards,

scholarships for culinary students and

much more. Its namesake, James Beard,

was a cookbook author, teacher, and the first cooking show television personality.

Beard’s mission was to make America’s

food culture more delicious, diverse, and

sustainable for everyone. The Foundation also maintains the historic James Beard House in New York City’s Greenwich

Village as a “performance space” for

visiting chefs including Wolfgang Puck.

The Wildhorse Grill is located at Robson

Ranch, just off I-35W. It’s rustic atmosphere and gorgeous views make it the perfect backdrop for a date, family dinner,

Sunday brunch, or lunch for business

or pleasure. Voting has already begun and goes through July 31, 2017. Vote

daily at www. www.jamesbeard.org/ blendedburgerproject/vote.

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Lifestyle | Gardening

amount of overwatering in

It’s Storm Season in Texas

I

f you haven’t had to deal with any flooding or storm damage, consider yourself lucky! Maturing landscapes, erosion, patios and pools being added all change the way our lots deal with the water they receive.

Drainage inspections are a must if you’re moving onto a new property or have been noticing standing water around your current one. You should include an irrigation evaluation as well. Rain and neglected sprinkler systems can cause similar damage if not maintained and monitored.

Some things to look for: • Watch for water that still stands more than 4-5 hours after a rain event

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• Reduce your irrigation “Run” timer on spaces that won’t drain or other areas that have a noticeable drop in elevation so water doesn’t run-off and cause pooling • Take notice of areas that wash and cause erosion after heavy rain • Look for loss of foundation soil, exposed house slab • Make sure sprinkler heads are distributing evenly versus being stuck in one direction or broken • Look for water coming in the weep holes from bed backup/overflow • Adjust/replace the nozzles on your irrigation heads to help reduce the

certain areas

• On the tighter lots you can run a

common drain line addressing any

standing water in the easement area

as well as tying downspout lines in so

that it will absorb your roof water and

discharge it properly at the property’s edge or street.

These are just a few things to keep in

mind as we’re going through the rainy

season here in Texas. Remember it is a

good idea to address repairs or bring in a professional before you find yourself

dealing with the aftermath. As always we

thank you for taking time out to read and hope the information we covered this month serves you well.

by PJ Kratohvil of Complete Solutions completesolutionsdfw.com

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Lifestyle | Real Estate

The

Capitol Ranch

Difference

W

e are an exclusive land brokerage company, which allows us to pour all of our advertising dollars and attention on land based websites, state and national land based magazines, and other successful advertisements. We create

custom brochures for all of our listings, print and spiral bind, for our potential buyers to

as possible. We will walk you through our listing process and be there every step of the way. We carefully investigate all of the details of the property, and bring it on at the highest price that will generate excitement and get several parties interested. This will create a real sense of urgency where price will not be severely negotiated, or sit too long and become stagnant. Some key tips for a Seller, is to have your land ready to show before

take home from our showings. We strive and succeed in getting record prices for land

you begin the listing process. Larger

transactions through our extensive advertising, professional and personal service, and

transactions do take time, but if a Seller

networking with the most successful agents in the state.

has his or her place show ready when

Another benefit of listing your property

cattle, easements, and understand the ins

with Capitol Ranch, is the comfort of

and outs of ranching being ranch owners

knowing that you are working with a team

ourselves. Our end goal with every client,

of professionals who exclusively specialize

is customer satisfaction. We understand

in this market. The amount of knowledge

that a transaction this large comes with a

we can bring to the table is unmatched,

lot of emotions and can be stressful, so

and we are able to talk mineral rights,

we make it a point to relieve that as much

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it goes on the market, it will generate interest from serious buyers much quicker.

by Will Sorenson, Ranch Sales Agent Capitol Ranch Real Estate 936.499.8749 www.capitolranch.com

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Lifestyle | Edit This

Avoid

Losing Those Great Ideas

Y

ou don’t have to be a writer to understand the frustration of having a flash of inspiration pop

into your head only to have it vanish

before you can do anything about it.

Odds are this “great idea” probably hit you while you were standing in the produce

section at the grocery store, not while you were at home just hanging out. So by the time you made it back out to your car – even five minutes later – it was gone.

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A few years ago I began seeking out ways

so someone created www.myaquanotes.

moments of clarity. I’d like to share with

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to better prepare myself for these random

com waterproof notepads complete with

you a few simple tips that have worked

waterproof pencil.

for me.

1. Use The “Notes” App On Your Phone I upgraded to a new smartphone,

and the first thing I did was make sure I had the same notes application from my old phone at my fingertips. This comes in handy while you are at the grocery store or off doing something other than writing.

2. Keep A Notepad And Pen In Your Car Keep a notepad and pen in your car,

at your bedside table, on the kitchen counter, etc. It’s an old-school concept for some techies out there, but it serves the same purpose as a phone app.

3. Aquanotes – Find It, Buy It, Use It

We’ve all had that moment when we’re standing in the shower and we need to write something down. Using your finger on the steamy glass isn’t always practical,

4. Use A Voice Recorder

Voice recorders can be found at your

nearest office supply store and are great for giving yourself little reminders here and there.

5. Send An Email

Send some juicy ideas to yourself in an email. Create a separate folder within

your account for random ideas and store everything there.

6. Freewrite

With this exercise, you force yourself to

write continuously for 10 or 20 minutes

without stopping. You’ll be amazed how easily the ideas flow.

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