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CHEERS TO

WOMEN T hank you for picking up our latest monthly magazine. If you’re a longtime reader, perhaps you’ve noticed that each month features a specific theme. For example: last month was Women in Business, and our July issue focused on Back to School.

Our theme for the September issue is Women’s Health, which is quite an undertaking if you think about it.

Women’s health includes everything from pregnancy and childbirth to staying on top of breast cancer screenings, heart disease, osteoporosis, and even menopause (hopefully, I’m not old enough to worry about menopause just yet). We’ve focused on many of these topics in previous years, and hopefully, you will find additional articles of interest this year. Perhaps a few of them will open your eyes to a few things you didn’t already know.

In the meantime, I thought I’d share a few inspiring quotes from women that relate to this topic. These quotes were pulled from various sources on the Internet.

“Communities and countries and ultimately the world are only as strong as the health of their women.”

— Michelle Obama “Processed foods not only extend the shelf life, but they extend the waistline as well.”

— Karen Sessions

“I appreciate health care that gets to the root cause of our symptoms and promotes wellness, rather than the one-size-fits-all drug-based approach to treating disease.

I love maintaining an optimal quality of life - naturally.” — Suzanne Somers “You always have to remember to take of yourself, first and foremost. Because when you stop taking care of yourself, you get out of balance and you really forget how to take care of others.”

— Jada Pinkett Smith “Sedentary people are apt to have sluggish minds. A sluggish mind is apt to be reflected in flabbiness of body and in a dullness of expression that invites no interest and gets none.”

— Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy “As I see it, every day you do one of two things: build health or produce disease in yourself.” — Adelle Davis

Sincerely, Kelly Murray

Publisher of Murray Media Group kelly@murray-media.com

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS

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On the Cover is: Sophia (top), Dr. David, Kate and Joshua Dyer of Argyle Orthodontics

FEATURED:

From Our Family To Yours

ASK THE EXPERTS

08 Signs of a Stroke

24 Gardening with Complete Solutions

10 Best Little Brewfest is Coming

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS

12 Inside Community

11 Cowhide Western Furniture:

13 Inside Education

Dream In Western

18 Argyle Books: Argyle Citizens, Past and Present, Are Characters In Author’s Books

PHOTOS FROM ARGYLE

15 Second Annual Harvest Festival 22 Pumpkin Patch Events 26 Former Liberty Christian Athlete Dies of Cancer

28 Surviving Stomach Viruses

29 Back to School Photos with Argyle

31 Argyle Continues to Win Awards

ARTICLES

34 Community Corner

Jay Marks Real Estate www.ArgyleLivingMagazine.com

EDITORS PICK: 5 Natural Tips To Help You Deal With Menopause

14 Sheriff’s Corner

17 Back to School Photos with Argyle

06 Foodie Friday DFW with

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35 The Dirt On Dental Diagnosis

Women’s Wellness

ISSUE

Take a look inside the health issues affecting women in this issue.

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Foodie Friday DFW: The Bartonville Store & Jeter’s Meat Shop

THE BARTONVILLE STORE & Jeter’s Meat Shop

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ravel back in time with us to 1882 when Bentley B. Barton owned the 220 acres of farmland located

between Denton Creek and Hickory Creek - what we now know as Bartonville.

To offer convenience to local farmers

who didn’t want to travel to Lewisville

built a simple frame building that he kept stocked with items he knew the farmers

would need. The store quickly became a

local meeting place for residents - a place where they could stock up on supplies and catch up on the latest gossip.

After more than130 years, during which time the store changed ownership,

burned down twice, and became a vital part of our local history, the Bartonville

Store fell into the hands of now owners,

a New York Strip that literally melts in your mouth. It’s so tender.

Another feature of the Bartonville Store that cannot be overlooked is their

incredible bar made with materials

from the old store and where they serve signature cocktails like a Pisco Sour, a Whiskey Smash, and a Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita.

They’re planning to entertain their

customers nearly every weekend with live

music showcasing local favorite musicians like the Ryan Glenn Band. They’ve also

has teamed up with Four Seasons Farmers Markets to bring a Farmers Market to their store every Thursday starting in September from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Michael Scott and Tim House, who

So, is there any reason NOT to visit The

building while also reimagining a new and

A fantastic bar. Check. Live music. Check.

have vowed to restore the history of the

Bartonville Store? Delicious food. Check.

exciting future for it.

A farmers market. Check. A gourmet meat

The Bartonville Store pays homage to

photos courtesy of Foodie Friday DFW

or Grapevine for supplies, B.B. Barton

Peruvian style sauce, their Duroc ribs, and

shop. Check.

the store of the past with its Jeter’s Meat

All joking aside, we’re so glad Michael

butcher shop,” which will feature Texas-

piece of history and turn it back into the

where Scott is the Corporate Executive

for the last 130 years.

Shop, “a grass-fed, grain-finish Prime meat

and Tim decided to restore this cherished

raised Wagyu Beef from Rosewood Ranch,

beloved gathering place it has served as

940.241.3301 www.thebartonvillestore.com 96 McMakin Rd. Bartonville, TX 76226

Chef and sales manager. In addition to the Wagyu, customers can also find Angus,

pork, chicken and game meat from other local ranches.

We cannot begin to rave enough about

Chef Bandt’s incredible menu. Just a few of the menu highlights include a Wagyu Pastrami Burger made with pastrami

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Women’s Wellness Article

SIGNS OF A

STROKE You Need To Recognize

by Steve Gamel

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here are so many health conditions and risks to be mindful of as we age, and it’s safe to say some of the bigger ones affect men and women differently. Women, in particular, are affected by everything from menopause to breast cancer, heart disease, mental health, and osteoarthritis.

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And believe it or not, you can add strokes to that list.

A stroke occurs when blood supply is suddenly cut off from the brain. Think of it as a brain attack; it can happen at any time and is considered a medical emergency because the brain cells are being deprived of oxygen.

While heart.org states that someone dies of a stroke every 3.70 minutes (about 389.4 stroke deaths each day), stroke.org points out that strokes kill more women than men each year. In fact, one in five women will have a stroke, and some of the gender-specific reasons for the increased risks are likely due to: •

Shifting estrogen levels

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Pregnancy

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Preeclampsia

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Birth control pills

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Hormone replacement therapy

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Frequent migraines

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Atrial fibrillation

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Having a thick waist, particularly if post-menopausal

With statistics like that, it’s important that we know what a stroke is and be able to act quickly when we recognize the warning signs. Immediate help is necessary to reduce the effects and avoid long-term complications.

Below are common warning signs and symptoms of a stroke, many of which are specific only to women:

SLURRED SPEECH AND TROUBLE SEEING A telltale sign that someone is having a stroke is when they slur their speech, cannot speak a simple sentence, and have difficulty seeing out of one or both eyes.

NUMBNESS OR WEAKNESS What most people experience is paralysis on one side of the body, on the face, or on an arm or leg. Some people experience pain or the sensation of pins and needles.

SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND DISORIENTATION Many women struggle to breathe properly and may even hallucinate or show signs of confusion and disorientation with their surroundings. Some may even faint.

SEVERE HEADACHES Headaches are a common condition, but if one suddenly pops up without warning and is debilitating in comparison with the run-of-the-mill headache, you should seek immediate medical attention.

DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, AND VOMITING These symptoms may be minor or appear to masquerade as vertigo, but they should not be ignored. This is especially true if you are experiencing additional symptoms.

Beyond these symptoms, additional risk factors — for women and men — include being overweight or obese, physical inactivity, heavy or binge drinking, and using illicit drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamines. Medical risk factors include diabetes, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular disease, among others.

Your friends at Murray Media Group want to remind you the best way to maintain overall health is to live a healthier lifestyle. Also, be aware of what your body is trying to tell you and always consult with your physician.

This month’s issue features several more articles on women’s health, so be sure to check them out.

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Best Little

BREWFEST

IS COMING Oct. 19 | 1:30 - 7pm Old Town Lewisville

151. W. Church St. • Lewisville, TX 75067

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t will feature everything from beer and wine to food, gifts, amazing music, and fun for the entire family. As always, all proceeds from North Texas’ best beer festival benefit Cloud 9 Charities, a local nonprofit that seeks to provide temporary shelter for homeless families in Denton County.

For more info and how to purchase your tickets in advance – can be found at bestlittlebrewfestintexas.com.

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Dream

Business Spotlight

WESTERN

IN

by Steve Gamel

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o matter how far her customers were willing to travel to get their hands on one-of-a-kind, ranch-style furniture, Laura Hannah always felt a little awkward meeting them at her warehouse in Denton.

“They fly in from all over … Florida,

like their furniture, and could attract

warehouse wasn’t heated, and it wasn’t

as well as out of state. Last year, they

Nebraska, and even Wisconsin. But the cooled. So you’d be trying to sell a

sectional in August, and the customer is

standing there dripping in sweat,” Laura said with a laugh. “Many times, I’d be

running in there beforehand to wipe all the dust off.”

She added, “It just wasn’t a good way to show high-end furniture.”

Laura and husband, Lucas, have run Cowhide Western Furniture as a

wholesaler and manufacturing operation since 2005 and carved out a niche by

mostly selling their customizable pieces online and at various stock shows in

shoppers from all over Denton County finally took that plunge with their new store just off the Denton Square at 207 N. Elm Street.

Laura isn’t sure why they waited so long

but agreed it was the next logical step for a furniture store that has it all.

“Traffic was slow at first, which you have to expect. But people are beginning to

realize we are here in Denton,” she said.

“It’s also that time of year when school has started, and people start thinking about

the holidays and updating their furniture.

We are busier this time of year.”

Colorado, Las Vegas, and Canton.

The furniture and customization options

sofas with cowhide on the arms to

storefront. Not only can customers build

desks. The lure, of course, is that

have touch-screen TVs and computer

They offer everything from big leather

are practically limitless in this two-story

barstools, dining chairs, tables, and

their pieces online, but in-store shoppers

customers can handpick everything from

tablets at their fingertips.

the color to the material and wood.

The only missing piece was an actual

storefront that was comfortable, unique

The Hannahs have a long history in the furniture business and love helping

people create that perfect rustic look.

Both worked for mega retailermanufacturer, Leather Center, in Carrollton before its doors closed for good in 2002. Many furniture outlets popped up after that, but Laura fell in love with the niche market of western furniture.

They manufactured their pieces locally, including in their garage at one point, and finally got one of their first big breaks when they were asked to showcase their work at the Fort Worth Stock Show.

Their following has grown by leaps and bounds ever since.

“We’ve been kicking along, and it’s fun,” Laura said. “I just feel a lot more comfortable now knowing customers have somewhere they can visit in person.”

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INSIDE COMMUNITY DOG DAYS OF DENTON Oct. 5 | 9am - 3pm | North Texas Fairgrounds 2217 N Carroll Blvd. • Denton, TX 76201

Free Admission (All dogs must remain leashed and owners must provide proof of current vaccinations.) Jazz, the 2019 Spokesdog for Dog Days of Denton, will be wagging with the barkalicious events he has planned for all his furry friends and their persons. Enjoy a Canine Couture fashion show and costume contest, Dancing with the Dog contest and a dog singing contest, pet tricks, Glamfur Photos, handcrafted arts/crafts for pets and people, dog and disc demos, agility course with Zoom Room, scrumptious festival food and so much more! For more details, please visit www.dentondogdays.com/ or check out Dog Days of Denton on Facebook.

CELEBRATE ROANOKE Oct. 13 |10am - 9pm | Downtown Oak Street 500 S. Oak St. • Roanoke, TX 76262

No admission fee. Save the date! You’re invited to Celebrate ROANOKE! Downtown Oak Street is a mecca for mouthwatering food and sensational live bands.

Celebrate and have a good time with historic gunfights, street dances, karaoke, magicians, puppets, clowns, climbing wall, bounce houses, old fashioned carnival games, a motorcycle rodeo and more. For more information look at www.roanoketexas.com/111/Celebrate-Roanoke or check out Celebrate Roanoke 2019 on Facebook.

DAY OF THE DEAD Oct. 26 | 11am - 9pm | Downtown Denton

Industrial & East Hickory streets in downtown Denton, TX 76201 Free Admission The Day of the Dead is a joyous free multicultural family-friendly festival celebrating life. Enjoy thrilling coffin races, walk in the bewitching twilight parade, play in the pumpkin patch, watch the captivating Cirque du Horror musical, and be mesmerized with the Flight of Souls - a mass release of live Monarch butterflies to remember and honor the souls of loved ones. Check out Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival on photo courtesy of Liz Wallace

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INSIDE EDUCATION CHILI COOKOFF & MAC DOWN Sat. Sept. 21 | 5-8pm Argyle Intermediate School Park 800 Eagle Dr. • Argyle, TX 76226 All you can eat chili and mac-n-cheese! What could be better than that? Support Argyle ISD by coming to the Second Annual Cook-off & Mac Down hosted by the Argyle Education Foundation. Tickets are only $10 for adults and $5 for kids! Tickets get you in, all the food, and a voter card to pick the winners.

To purchase tickets, please visit www.supportargyleisd.org or visit on Facebook @Argyleeducationfoundation.

AHS Lady Eagle Volleyball VS Aledo Sept. 24 | 5 - 10pm Varsity, JV & Freshman HS Competition Gym, Practice Gym AMS Region Auditions Sept. 26 | 4 – 6pm MS Lecture Hall

Photo courtesy Mikayla Cervantes

Basketball Tournament Sept. 28 7am -7pm HS Competition Gym, Practice Gym

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN PINE COVE TRIP Sept. 23 8:00am | Sept. 25 3:35pm Pine Cove Ranch 17152 Pop McKenzie Rd • Flint, TX 75762 Liberty’s annual Pine Cove Ranch trip is here! Students entering their first year of middle school are invited on a weekend trip full of laughter, awesome activities, and friendship building. Pine Cover is located in Flint, Texas and the cost is only $250 for this great experience.

For trip forms and more details, please visit www.libertychrisitian.com. www.ArgyleLivingMagazine.com

photo courtesy of Greg Martin

ARGYLE HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM WIN AGAIN Congratulations to the Varsity girls Cross Country team! Winning their third meet in a row at the Gingerbread Jamboree in Denton on August 29. Three of the seven girls placing in the top ten! Visit arygleisd.com for the full Cross Country schedule for both boys and girls teams.

Theatre Fall Show “Peter & the Starcatcher” Sept. 27 | 7pm Sept. 28 | 7pm Sept. 29 | 2pm Stage Area MS Cross Country Stompin’ Stigma 5K Sept. 28 Forestwood Middle School 2810 Morriss Rd. Flower Mound, TX 75028

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SHERIFF ’S

CORNER with Sheriff Tracy Murphree

TIPS FOR PARENTS DEALING WITH KIDS AND SOCIAL MEDIA

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he Denton County Sheriff’s Office is focused on keeping children safe from internet predators. We work closely with other agencies to conduct Joint Online Solicitation Operations.

Here are a few tips that parents can use when dealing with kids and social media.

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Get up to speed on social media so that you can communicate with your kid and monitor their social media.

Set limits on how much time is spent on social media.

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Teach your kids how to recognize and report abuse.

Embrace the benefits of social

media and teach your kids how it

is a powerful tool if used effectively.

•

Teach your kids what is and what is not appropriate to post on social media.

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Take advantage of safety controls and monitoring apps to protect them from harm.

WE ARE HIRING

DETENTION OFFICERS! If you are interested in a career in Law Enforcement, join our family and be a

part of a great organization. Detention Officer I positions start at $37,623.00 per year. Visit our website to apply.

www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ dentoncounty

ACTIVE SHOOTER CLASSES We are now doing Active Shooter

Classes for businesses and groups.

If you are interested in this presentation please email Deputy Godi at

Joshua.godi@dentoncounty.com.

WOMAN’S EMPOWERMENT CLASS

9am - 12pm at Denton Bible Church Woman’s Empowerment Program (WEP) is a self-defense class offered once a

month. This program is free and open to

females 15 years and older. Registration is required at WEP@dentoncounty.com.

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SECOND ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL Oct. 19 | 10am - 2pm The Village at Valley Creek 2505 Brinker Rd • Denton, TX 76208 Join us for hot dogs, hamburgers, cotton candy and an auction. Entertainment will be provided by Clarence Pitts. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association.

RSVP to 940.323.1710 by October 14

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WE HOPE ARGYLE RESIDENTS HAVE A FANTASTIC SCHOOL YEAR! Photos were submitted by area residents. If you’d like to submit your photos for publication or if you have any questions please email us at artwork@murray-media.com.

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ARGYLE

Business Spotlight

CITIZENS, PAST AND PRESENT, Are Characters In Author ’s Books

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by Crystal Wood

t’s true about authors: be careful what you say and do, or you might end up in their book! It’s especially true of local author and Argyle historian Lynn Sheffield Simmons, whose books are filled with names, faces and events familiar to many Argyle residents.

Now, contains dozens of historical and

contemporary photos and stories about

the people, places, and events that helped make Argyle the thriving community of

today. Mrs. Simmons moved to Argyle in

the early 1970s, when she taught special education in the Birdville School District,

and immediately immersed herself in the culture and history of the small town.

It was widely known that the famous Texas

some Argyle cows deliver toys on Christmas Eve when his reindeer are ill with colds. Then came Bo, the Famous Retriever, whose adventures as a lovable crime-sniffing dog has filled six volumes (so far) and features her friends’ children and local notables as the human characters in the stories. One such book, Bo and the Night Intruder, was

but Mrs. Simmons knew there was so

owned by Pete Incaviglia, former left

waystation on his colorful criminal journey,

set in the real-life Argyle restaurant

much more than that to Argyle’s story.

fielder for the Texas Rangers.

Chronicle and the Argyle Sun, she made

Mrs. Simmons’ current dog, Rowdy, stars in his own “Night Before Christmas”

Argyle her “beat,” and wrote about

story in photos and verse. All of her

happenings in her family and around

www.argylebooks.com, and the Argyle

in the Denton paper for many years,

Caravan and S&J Pharmacy in Argyle.

people and events, as well as humorous

books are available from her website,

town. Her column, “Up-A-Creek” ran

history books may be found at Gypsy

and it evolved into “The Place Is Argyle,” which she continued until retirement.

In the course of writing for publication, she tried her hand at children’s books.

The first was Sugar Lump, the Orphan Calf, which was based on the antics

of her own pet calf; Sugar Lump would later be the hero of the whimsical

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in which Sugar Lump helps Santa and

outlaw, Sam Bass, had made Argyle a

As a columnist for the Denton Record-

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Sugar Lump’s Night Before Christmas,

Lynn and her husband, retired dentist Dr. Larry Simmons, reside in Argyle on a small farm where they continue to enjoy its serene beauty in the midst of dynamic growth. lynn@argylebooks.com

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photos courtesy of Crystal Wood

Photographed above is Lynn Sheffield Simmons with Argyle resident Judy Davenport at a book signing at Point Bank, December 2018.

Her most recent book, Argyle Then and

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Family From Our

TO YOURS

by Steve Gamel

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r. David Dyer loves how he doesn’t have to look far to find one of his patients from Argyle Orthodontics.

It could be a kid in the marching band excitedly shouting out, “Hey, Dr. Dyer!” before kickoff of

every Friday night football game, a parent who

he or wife, Kate, bump into at the grocery store, or those they worship alongside at The Well Church on Sundays.

When you’re the neighborhood orthodontist, there’s no such thing as being anonymous.

“If it’s not here at the practice, they’re going to see us somewhere,” Dr. Dyer said with a smile.

“We have kids in the same school and on the same sports teams. We are involved in our

church, and we’re connected to this community.

It’s neat.”

He added. “I like our patients; I hope they like us.”

It’s safe to say the answer to that statement is a resounding “yes.” The Dyers and their practice are unconditionally trusted and well-liked by Argyle residents who believe they are just as rooted in the community as everyone else.

He and Kate are obviously Argyle residents

themselves and have been happily married for 16 years. Together they have their 10-year-old

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940.240.5400

www.ArgyleBraces.com 101 Old Town Blvd. S., Ste. 103 Argyle, TX 76226

activities year-round. The couple

not just coming into the office and leaving.

Many times, they won’t see the same

daughter, Sophia.

of Argyle as a whole.”

case at Argyle Orthodontics.

also recently adopted a 9-month-old

You’re a community, and I think that’s true

doctor from visit to visit. That is not the

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As far as the practice goes, Argyle

Clearly, this is a true hometown

They accomplish that one-on-one service

office in Argyle and has been serving this

Argyle Orthodontics treats a variety of

spend with each patient. Together with

everything from braces and Invisalign®

patient with the highest level of personal,

interceptive treatment, and TMJ diagnosis

“Every time you have an appointment, I

Orthodontics is the only true orthodontics community since 2000 when Dr. Dyer’s father, Dr. James Dyer, transitioned the

practice from Grapevine. Dr. David Dyer

came to the practice in 2017 after serving

in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps for 13 years and now runs it full-time.

practice run by a family just like yours. routine and complex cases, including

his amazing team, Dr. Dyer provides every

options for children and adults, early

customized care.

to teeth whitening and

advanced surgical care.

He and Kate feel like he has the best of

Dr. Dyer is residency-trained

work and his growing family at home.

boasts a wealth of surgical

both worlds with the families he treats at “It’s been a fun and exciting time for us to know that we are finally rooted in a

community after being in the military for 13 years and having to move around,”

because of the time they are willing to

and board-certified and

experience while helping

military members and their families in Okinawa, Japan

will see you,” Dr. Dyer said. “We

“...I spend more time developing each individual treatment plan than anything else.”

and Norfolk, Va. And he’s

have a core group of familiar

faces throughout the office, and I spend more time developing

each individual treatment plan than anything else. People ask me, ‘What’s your system for

patients?’ Well, I don’t have one, because each treatment plan is

brought that same level of care to Argyle.

different. It’s not a standardized system.”

friends, not just four ourselves but also

Argyle Orthodontics bucks the growing

So if you are in the market for an

and the practice allows us to get to know

where patients have plenty of options

Kate said. “We are making lifetime

for our son and daughter. Having that

families on a deeper level. We know their

background and can connect. Sometimes

David will say, ‘Hey, I saw your layup at the basketball game the other day,’ and it’s

not even a kid on the same team as our

son. It feels like the old days where you’re www.ArgyleLivingMagazine.com

trend of corporate offices in an age

throughout Denton County and beyond.

While braces may be available at many dental practices, patients lose out on

the quality of orthodontic treatment and family-centered care offered by Dr. Dyer and his team.

experienced family-centered orthodontist who can handle any need, you just found him.

“We are the only true orthodontics office

in Argyle, and we are thankful for that,” Dr. Dyer said. “Family always comes first, and at our practice, that includes the families we treat every single day.”

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Pumpkin Patch

EVENTS

by Leanne Yocum

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t’s fall, y’all! The leaves are changing and there is a crispness in the air. Pumpkin Spice Lattes, pumpkin pies, pumpkin patches, and the other amazing pumpkin delights mark the beginning of the magical season of fand a gourd-geous time to take the kids to a pumpkin patch.

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THE FLOWER MOUND PUMPKIN PATCH OCT 1 - 31

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5100 Cross Timbers Rd. • Flower Mound, TX

Mon. - Thurs. 3 - 8pm • Fri. 3 - 10pm Sat. 10am - 10pm • Sun. 1 - 8pm

Everyday from 9am - 7pm

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Activities are Free.

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PUMPKIN HOLLOW OCT 17 - 19 Little Elm Park

701 W. Eldorado Pkwy. • Little Elm, TX Thurs. 6 - 9 pm

Fri. - Sat. 6 - 10pm littleelm.org/1195/Pumpkin-Hollow

CORINTH PUMPKIN PALOOZA OCT 19 Corinth Community Park

3700 Corinth Pkwy. • Corinth, TX 10am - 8pm CorinthPumpkinPalooza.com

PUMPKINS ON THE PRAIRIE SEPT 28 - OCT 31 Grace Avenue United Methodist Church

3521 Main St. • Frisco, TX Mon. - Fri. 1 - 7pm

Sat.– Sun. 9am - 7pm *Activities do not begin until 12pm on Sunday.*

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Admission $9 ages 2yrs and up.

Parking is free.

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Ask The Expert: Gardening

Improve Your

OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE

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s your outdoor living space in need of a makeover, or does one even exist? Now that summer is coming to a close, do you remember looking out back and cringing at the thought of inviting friends over for a BBQ?

Whether you have a small space, or a wide open entertaining area there are simple, cost efficient solutions for converting that “Drab to Fab!”

Bar/Kitchen

Arbor/Pergola

the perfect outdoor party. Not having

Adding one to your outdoor living space will help define your patio and “hangout zone” from the rest of your backyard. It can lend your space more privacy and shade.

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Turn your patio into the ultimate hot spot

with a customized bar stocked with all the necessary items to make every weekend

Fire Pits These can be used all year long to create a glowing backyard on any evening. They not only serve as a place to get warm but add another destination or spot to gather.

Seating The right seating for your outdoor living space can make all the difference.

Knowing all your options and planning the space correctly will allow you to maximize your square footage.

Potted Plantings Placing some good size pots with a nice balance of plant material to finish off

any space and soften the environment, helping to blend all the textures and lines you’ve created throughout.

to push around that old grill but having a built-in structure with ample counter

space makes a night and day difference when you’re cooking for the family or

entertaining a backyard full of friends.

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Former Liberty Christian Athlete

DIES OF

CANCER

by Steve Gamel

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he entire Murray Media family sends out its heartfelt condolences to the family of Luke Laufenberg, a former Liberty Christian student-athlete who died on August 22 after losing his two-year fight against cancer. He was 21.

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Luke was the son of ex-Dallas Cowboys

a person battle like Luke Laufenberg, but

analyst Babe Laufenberg.

inspirational. The hole in our hearts will

quarterback and current Cowboys radio Luke was declared cancer-free in May

2018. He had resumed his football career

he lost his fight with cancer. He was truly never be filled. You are my hero. RIP my sweet Luke. See you on the other side.”

as a tight end at UTEP when he eventually

received the crushing news in April that his

cancer had returned.

He never got the chance to play for the Miners.

He and his family were

Luke was a multi-sport

“Have never seen a person battle like Luke Laufenberg, but he lost his fight with cancer. He was truly inspirational...”

informed in July that his

condition was terminal and that he had just weeks to live.

star at Liberty Christian

and initially committed to Arkansas as a preferred

walk-on before going to Texas A&M in the same capacity. According to

247Sports, he transferred to Mesa Community

College and played in six games during the 2017 season. After sitting out the

Babe Laufenberg shared a poignant

2018 season, he signed with UTEP. He

message on Twitter shortly after his

was expected to play this season for the

son’s passing.

Miners on a full scholarship.

“Today we lost a son, a brother, a friend,

Luke was beloved by everyone who knew

and a warrior,” he said. “Have never seen

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him. He will be missed.

Pictured at the top is Luke Laufenberg (left) and his father, exDallas Cowboys quarterback and current Cowboys radio analyst Babe Laufenberg. Photo courtesy of Denton Record Chronicle.

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SURVIVING Stomach Viruses

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

By the time a stomach virus or other acute GI infection has manifested in one child, the most important focus is hydrating

that child and protecting the other family

• Clean up areas of vomit and

diarrhea immediately

clean are your best defenses from getting ill with a stomach bug. Not surprisingly,

• Wash yourself with soap and water.

days, and some viruses (i.e Norovirus) can

• Wash Surfaces in the household

and water. I know, easier said than done.

So simply commit to do your best.

• Change Sheets

(use extra hot water and high heat in the dryer)

phase may last longer.

Children rarely need medication when recovering from gastroenteritis. Talk

with your child’s pediatrician if you feel

your child is vomiting excessively, longer

and diarrhea are a protection reaction of

your child’s body to clear infection. Do not give anti-diarrheal agents/medications to

Diarrhea usually follows the vomiting

and can last several days. Even so, our

children’s resilience will long astonish us.

Protect their skin from rashes and sores,

So while carrying around those little magic nothing, always try to wash with soap

after about 24 hours. On occasion this

increase the severity of the infection.

even survive hand sanitizers and wipes.

bottles of germ killer can be better than

and intestines, vomiting usually stops

children as it can prolong the illness and

carrying your child and when preparing Many viruses will survive on surfaces for

infection moves through the stomach

dehydrated. Remember that vomiting

this is particularly true after touching or food and eating.

vomit more often than adults. As the

than 24 hours or he/she is becoming

members from contracting the illness.

Hand washing and keeping things

bug in children, and children tend to

keep them hydrated, avoid sugary foods • Use diluted bleach solution to clean hard surfaces.

With a typical gastroenteritis, vomiting

doesn’t usually exceed 24 hours. Vomiting is most often the first sign of a stomach

and beverages, and consider cutting out all dairy until all issues have resolved for

at least 5-7 days. Re-introduce dairy very slowly and monitor symptoms.

If your child has severe stomach

pains, high fever, or blood or mucus in their stool you should see your pediatrician immediately.

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o the kids are finally out of your house and back in the schoolhouse sharing all of their germs and spreading around illnesses. Our office is recognizing a continuing theme of stomach complaints from the summertime activities as well as a shift to coughs, colds, congestion and runny noses. Gastrointestinal complaints have remained quite abundant with the start of the school year, so let us focus on these nauseating bugs.

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the last two seasons while winning back-

ARGYLE CONTINUES TO

WIN AWARDS F o l l o w i n g

T

W i n

by Steve Gamel

he high school baseball season has been over since June, but Argyle continues to pull in a

slew of postseason accolades after

winning its second straight Class 4A state championship.

The latest awards were announced by the Texas Sportswriters Association in

August. Dillon Carter was named the 4A co-player of the year and highlighted a

list of seven Eagles who made this year’s

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team. Chad Ricker, Preston King, and Hayden Clearman were all first-team selections. Brenden Dixon and Alex Gonzales made the third team.

Sean Bolin was an honorable mention, and head coach Ricky Griffin was named coach of the year.

All of these athletes and coach Griffin were no-brainer selections given their dominance on the baseball field. Argyle amassed a staggering 77-1-1 record over

to-back state titles. Argyle, which also won a state title in 2015 and has advanced to

the state tournament four times in the past

six seasons, is the first team in UIL baseball history to follow up an undefeated season with another state title.

Carter, who is now at Texas Tech, hit .400 this past season and was a key piece to both title-winning teams in 2018 and

2019. Not to be outdone, Ricker went 12-0 on the mound this year with 96 strikeouts and a 0.88 ERA. King and Clearman

rounded out the first-team honors for

Argyle. They batted .385 and .366 last season with a combined 71 RBIs.

While the focus for all championship

success falls squarely on the players, a lot

of credit goes to head coach Ricky Griffin.

Besides being named coach of the year by the TSWA, Griffin was one of 11 coaches

named National Coach of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association shortly after the season ended.

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COMMUNITY CORNER

by Denton County Commissioner Precinct 4 Dianne Edmondson

MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY

DESIGN YOUR YARD WITH

EARTH-KINDÂŽ LANDSCAPING CLASS Oct 18 - 19

Fri: 6:30 - 8:30pm | Sat: 9am - 4pm Flower Mound United Methodist Church

3950 Bruton Orand Blvd.

Flower Mound, TX 75022 An upcoming Flower Mound program offers information about Earth-KindÂŽ

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he Denton County Master Gardener Association has contributed thousands of volunteer hours to more than 100 projects across Denton County in a 30-year span.

More than 500 volunteer Master Gardeners use their training to give back to their communities. They work with more than 50 schools across the county in addition to the

30 schools currently part of the Cool Shade for Third Program. They supported projects at 15 churches, worked with communities to provide information to residents and more.

practices to conserve time, money and natural resources to create beautiful and productive yards and gardens.

At a cost of $100 per person or $125 for two people in the same household, participants will learn planning preparation, design

If you would like to receive a newsletter, please contact Precinct 4 Commissioner Dianne Edmondson at Dianne.Edmondson@dentoncounty.com and ask to be placed on the email list.

OR CALL AT 972.434.3960.

application, hardscape considerations

photo courtesy by Commissioner Dianne Edmondson

at www.dcmga.com.

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and plant selection.

Information and registration is available

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The Dirt On

Dental Diagnosis

by Dr. Matt Artho who is a proud resident of Argyle and his kids attend all four schools in the district.

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once came across a t-shirt that defined a dentist in the following way: “Dentist – noun. Someone who solves a problem you didn’t know you had in a way you don’t understand. See also wizard, magician.” Even as dentists, this feels peculiarly accurate as we attempt in a 10-minute consultation to dissect more than four years of dental education.

The reality is, educating patients on the methods of diagnosis is not only possible but creates assurance in your dentist and better oral health habits for yourself.

if a “sticky” spot is observed with a

Let’s begin with explaining the diagnosis of the common cavity.

Decay manifests itself when oral bacteria break down tooth structure with acidic bi-products. The use of dental x-rays helps visualize decay between teeth where bacteria harbor at the point of contact. Depending on the size of decay, it is typically a dark gray area on the radiograph that, when contained in the outer white enamel, can be slowed or halted with fluoride. But when exposed to the softer dentin, will require treatment to remove. Decay on the biting surfaces is usually diagnosed by determining

depths. Often this can be visualized on

dental instrument. Intraoral cameras are often utilized to help patients visualize these areas. Small areas of decay are

treated with fillings, but large areas that

compromise tooth and/or pulp integrity

may require more extensive treatment like a crown and/or root canal.

Periodontal disease is typically diagnosed using measurements between the tooth and tissue that indicate areas where bacteria have caused the tissue to

disconnect from the tooth at established x-rays where plaque can be seen beneath the gum. Gum bleeding indicates active inflammation in these areas, and this

inflammation leads to bone loss over a long period of time also visualized on an x-ray.

Be aware that treatment following

diagnosis is dependent on the philosophy of your dentist. Make a point to have

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your dentist explain your treatment

options and the reasoning behind them.

This will help ensure a healthy relationship between you and your dentist.

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Women’s Wellness Article

5 NATURAL TIPS

TO HELP

YOU DEAL

WITH

MENOPAUSE

by Steve Gamel

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ou may be thinking you are too young to have to worry about menopause, which is the period of time for women where hormones are raging in all the wrong ways as their bodies transition out of the childbearing years.

“That’s something my great grandmother has to, unfortunately, deal with — not me!” you say to yourself. And yet, you just turned 52, and you’re suddenly experiencing random mood swings, night sweats, weight gain, insomnia – and ohhhh, the hot flashes. Luckily, menopause is a normal sign of aging and will pass. But that doesn’t mean you have to suffer.

While there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, there are practical tips out there to help you deal with menopause.

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1. AVOID HOT PLACES Hot flashes are the absolute worst.

While you can take estrogen pills and other medications, a natural solution is to make sure you are always in a cool environment. This may mean turning the home thermostat down to 65 degrees at night, drinking lots of cool water, and avoiding hot or spicy food. Another cool tip is to start your day dressed in layers.

As you feel hot, remove layers to regain a comfort level.

2. MANAGE STRESS When you are stressed, your body releases hormones that can cause everything from hot flashes to mood swings, weight gain, and insomnia.

Keep a diary to track what stresses you out (hint: it may also be the foods you are eating) and then slowly remove those stressors from your life. Meditation and low-impact exercises such as yoga can also help you regulate breathing and keep you in a constant state of peace.

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3. EAT RIGHT Reduce refined sugar and processed foods. Also, eat protein-rich foods and incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your day. All of this will help balance your hormones and curb weight gain, depression, and even the occasional bout of forgetfulness. Drinking at least 8-12 glasses of water a day can also help reduce bloating, increase your metabolism, and avoid dryness.

4. TALK WITH YOUR PARTNER One symptom of menopause that most women would prefer not to talk about is a decreased sex drive. Not only is the desire not there, but vaginal dryness may be causing pain that further disrupts their sex life. To combat this, have open conversations with your partner about needs and expectations.

Vitamin E and flaxseed oil have also been known to provide relief for vaginal and urinary symptoms.

5. MAINTAIN REGULAR EXAMS WITH YOUR DOCTOR As they say, you can’t treat problems you don’t know about or fully understand.

Keep up with routine exams such as pap smears and mammograms and talk openly with your doctor about any nagging symptoms of menopause that are disrupting your quality of life. Together, you can explore natural treatments or those that involve stronger medication.

The takeaway is that menopause is not a disease. It is a sign of aging that will eventually pass. Having the right mindset and a plan to tackle any temporary symptoms you do face will go a long way toward helping you stay happy and healthy. www.ArgyleLivingMagazine.com

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MAKE A

DIFFERENCE MENTOR AND VOLUNTEER TODAY!

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he Denton ISD mentoring program is for any person who is willing to provide a child with support, friendship and a constructive example through one-on-one meetings each week. Mentors and volunteers are needed at all 42 of Denton ISD’s schools.

The 2019-2020 volunteer application (background check) can be found at www.dentonisd.org/volunteer.

LOOK OUT FOR MORE INFO IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF ARGYLE LIVING

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