Lake Cities Living Magazine April 2016

APRIL 2016

CHANGING

LIVES Is Just Part of What They Do

Corinth - Hickory Creek - Shady Shores - Lake Dallas

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Greetings

from The Lake Cities Chamber

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Q&A

wasn’t playing as much as I wanted to so one day I

With Lake Dallas Volleyball Coach

went up to my coach and asked what I needed to do

to get out there more. So I ended up playing a little

bit of everything, and by my senior year I was an outside hitter.

Lake Cities Living: If you could coach any sport

HEATHER VAN NOY

besides volleyball, what would it be and why?

I

that. I will say that if I coached anything else, it

by Steve Gamel

n her five seasons as the Lake Dallas volleyball coach, Heather Van Noy has transformed the Lady Falcons into one of the top Class 5A programs in

the area. But what really makes this coach tick?

In a recent interview with Lake Cities Living,

coach Van Noy was gracious enough to play an old-fashioned game of Q & A where she dished on

everything from being a loving wife and mother to volleyball and why she insists on having an itinerary for absolutely everything.

Lake Cities Living: What is it about volleyball that

you love so much?

Heather Van Noy: I love the pace. It’s a fast-paced

game and I love how it changes so often that you

constantly learn something new. At the same time, it’s also a simple game. The rules are easy and so is the concept. You have one objective.

Lake Cities Living: Did you play volleyball in

college? Where and what position?

Heather Van Noy: I played at Texas Women’s

University. I was actually recruited as a setter, but I

Heather Van Noy: Wow. I’ve never thought about

would have to be an indoor sport ... so I’d have to say gymnastics. I have so much respect for gymnasts and their work ethic, how they eat and take care of their bodies, and their discipline. I’d love to coach them.

Lake Cities Living: What is your favorite sport to

watch besides volleyball?

Heather Van Noy: Hockey. I love hockey.

Lake Cities Living: You are smack dab in the middle

of the offseason, and I know that can be a good or bad thing for coaches who love what they do. What do you do in the offseason to keep busy?

Heather Van Noy: I chase my two boys around. They

play soccer and football, so I’m constantly busy with practices and games. I also like to run and travel with the family.

Lake Cities Living: You have said on more than one

occasion to me that you are a Type A personality. Can you explain that a bit, and do you take it to an extreme?

Heather Van Noy: I get it from my mother because

she’s a CPA and meticulous about everything. When

we went on our last family vacation to Surprise,

Arizona, I planned our itinerary to the exact minute.

I planned out the stops we would make and how long they would each take. My girls on the team get itineraries, and I actually custom make my calendar for every year. My husband is the exact opposite. He doesn’t have a calendar, and I’m not sure he would know how to use one if he did.

Lake Cities Living: Now for even more off the wall questions: if you had to karaoke one song in front of a packed gym, what would it be?

Heather Van Noy: “Sweet Caroline”. I have loved that song since my days coaching softball at Guyer. Coach (Keith) Medford was obsessed with it and would always have it on the playlist. I’m super self-conscious though, so unless I was going to sing it for a charity, I don’t think I could do that in front of people.

Lake Cities Living: What is your favorite holiday?

Heather Van Noy: Christmas. I have three trees and we have lights all over the house. I go crazy and buy everything I can, and even now that I have run out of room, I still buy stuff.

Lake Cities Living: Ok, so let’s wrap up with a few more volleyball questions. What would you say is your worst trait while standing on the sidelines during a match?

Heather Van Noy: I get overwhelmed way too easy by focusing too much on the little thing instead of watching the entire match. Sometimes I have to take a step back and take a few points off to just observe everything that’s going on—to better see the bigger picture.

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Lake Cities Community Events Shady Shores Community Event Flea Market

Contents Table of

Featured Stories and News

April 23rd open at 8am

Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Texas 10th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament

Cinco de Mayo Block Party with Live Music and Specials

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 88 “Remembrance” Memorial Day 5k May 8th please call 940.321.5400 to register

Fish N’ Fun

May 14th at 8am at Corinth Community Park Community Pond

Now Open Summer Camps Registration

Visit www.CityOfCorinth.com Want to feature your school’s or organization’s event? Contact us at artwork@murray-media.com

LD Volleyball Q&A

08

Events at Oakmont

11

Inside Education

12

Golf Tournament

16

April 28th at Bridlewood Golf Club www.bgcgolf.club

May 7th at Angelina’s Mexican Restaurant (across from NCTC)

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Pg 16 On the Cover: Texas Coalition for Animal Protection

Photos from Lake Cities

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Lake Cities Chamber Kay Miller Circus

Texas Coalition for Animal Protection

18

Makeover of the Month

22

Police Chief Corner

24

NCTC Schedule

25

LDISD Teachers of the Year

28

Corinth Police Fun Run

29

Inside Community

30

UMC Take to the Streets

Ask the Expert 07

From Your Editor

08

Fitness

09

Gardening

21

Restaurant Review

22

Life Coaching

26

Sidelines

27

Body and Soul

A

pril Showers BRING

May Flowers!

A Message from The Community Editor

“

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hat the caterpillar calls the end Every business owner shares a story about of the world, the master calls a the loss of business traffic and revenue. Every butterfly.” — Richard Bach parent knows of the delays moving to and from Could I have not come up with a more cliche school drop offs and activities. But with these title for this column, or what? The saying, “April recent hurdles, we will soon be enjoying the showers bring May flowers” is something we’ve conveniences of vast construction modifications. all grown up hearing, and in many ways it is We’ll be breezing our way around the Lake overplayed. But what does it really Cities to enjoy the parks, mean? Could it simply be that rain school activities and dinners helps plant seeds flourish? Sure! But out with family and friends I doubt it’s so simple. before we know it—and the I relate this saying to the road closures and delays will challenging parts of life when we be a thing of the past. feel we are in a downpour and not These “showers” have sure when or if we will ever see caused the community to the end in sight. Fortunately, it endure temporary hardships, Meredith McNair, never fails that soon those heavy yet we know some day soon Community Relations and rains clear and the sun reappears the conditions will improve.

Advertising Consultant Lake Cities Living to cast itself over a lovely field Nearly every family faces meredith@murray-media.com 817.291.7582 of beauty. Soon, we look up and transition around this time realize this glorious revival we are of year. Perhaps it takes the enjoying was made possible by the rain’s strength form of an excited senior student awaiting his and nourishment. graduation, or an anxious family registering Let’s take the conversation to the next level their little ones for kindergarten, a new and define transition: it’s the process or a period homeowner closing on a new home, or a veteran of changing from one state or condition to business owner finding that perfect location for another. Just like the caterpillar transitioning to business expansion. a butterfly. In life, we are in a constant state of In Lake Cities, we have so much for which transition. Some are small and less noticeable, to be thankful. That includes strong city leaders, competent school administrators, compassionate while others are epic and life altering. church leaders and a dedicated community that Communities go through transitions, too.

My purpose in bringing all this up is because wants to see Lake Cities be what it was always I know the community of Lake Cities has meant to be—a great place to live and work.

We will soon be thankful that all of those endured the hardship and frustration brought on by seemingly endless I-35 and city-wide grumbling moments brought on by the recent expansion projects and construction. Couple that “showers” will transition our community here with economic growing pains, and the hardships into a strong economic beacon.

So get ready to put those umbrellas away. Let feel like they are too much to bear—both for the May flowers blossom! residents and local business owners alike.

LakeCitiesLiving.com

Publisher & Editor Scott & Kelly Murray Administration Managing Editor Jana Melton

Sub-Editor Bobbi Byrne

Contributors

Steve Gamel Susan Neuhalfen

Advertising

Meredith McNair 817.291.7582 Kelly Murray kelly@murray-media.com

Production Graphic Designers Liz Wallace Stephanie Hansen Whitney Hill Caroline Brock

Photography

Karen Foust 214.850.3417 FoustPhotography.com

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Fitness

YOURVISION

W

ell, I’m hoping everyone is off to a good start to the New Year. I’m also hoping a few of you took to heart the last article about resolutions and goal setting because this ties right into that.

Vision…. as the best-selling author and speaker Myles Munroe once said: “Sight is a function of the eyes, but vision is a function of the heart.” When people don’t have a vision, they live by their eyes.

That means you only live by what you see in front of you, not necessarily what you visualize for yourself.

Your vision needs to be crystal clear and as detailed as possible in order for it to become a reality.

You don’t just say: “I want to lose weight and fit into a size ? pants.” Ok, how?

Your vision needs to be crystal clear and detailed down to the wire. For example: to be in a size? pant you’re going to need to know how many pounds you need to lose in order to fit into those pants. You need to know how many

Saturday, April 30th:

pounds per week to expect to lose, and how many weeks it will take to lose them. Then, do you have the means to get there? Fitness facility, financial means, etc..?

Ask yourself, do I know what I’m doing in order to get to my vision? If not, do I contact a personal trainer, gym, bootcamp, dietician/ nutritionist, etc….? How much will it cost and what do I need to do to start?

Now once you have the answers to some of these questions, you will start to see that this vision you had for yourself is now slowly becoming a reality for you. You are now getting the visual & mental clarity that you need to

Thursday, May 26th:

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Wine Club

Sunday, May 8th:

Saturday, May 28th:

Seating times: 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM

at 11:00 AM

from 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Mother’s Day Brunch

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accomplish this great goal you set out for.

So remember, Clarity Of Purpose: what exactly is it that you want?

Clarity Of Vision: what do I need to do to get to my goal?

Clarity Of Your Path: now that I know what I need to do to get there, define what comes first?

Do not fear criticism or failure but look forward to conquering and defeating your fears! Become healthy obsessed with your outcome, YOUR VISION!

by Jesse J. Leyva, Outlaw Fit Camp 940.497.6002

Monday, May 30th:

Memorial Day Pool Party from 12:00 - 4:00 PM

Star Wars Pancake Breakfast

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Getting A

Gardening

Happy Healthy Lawn W

armer weather, rain, hail, stormy nights and even cold snaps…yep, it’s April in Texas! We hope everyone had a great Easter and is looking forward to getting outside if you haven’t already and getting your outdoor living and bed spaces put together. We are going to focus this month’s article on your turf areas, being that spring is such a transitional time, there’s a lot to keep in mind.

by PJ Kratohvil Complete Solutions 214.735.1364

As the weather begins to change so should the aesthetics around your property. Grass starting to turn is one of the most noticeable. To ensure you get a high quality, healthy lawn this year check out our TOP 3:

AERATION

With our terrible north Texas soils ensuring you aerate every third year at a minimum is a good practice. Not doing so will allow the soil to get hard, cutting off the amount of nutrients and oxygen resulting in your grass thinning and dying out. If you can’t remember or are new to the property the quickest way to tell if it’s time to aerate (besides the obvious thin grass/wide cracks) is by simply sticking a knife down into the ground.

If it stops 1.5-2.5” down then call your grass guy.

If it goes further in then you’re probably good for another year.

WATERING

A good rule of thumb is to ensure your grassy areas get on average 1 inch of water per week. Obvious water restrictions and weather conditions should be taken into account. If you have not done so NOW is the time to get the irrigation system on and evaluated. Broken pipes, busted heads and or clogged nozzles can all lead to under or over-watering. Either direction will have a negative result on your yard space.

FERTILIZATION

Another way to ensure your grass is thick and healthy this season is to establish a fertilization schedule and stick to it. Being consistent with this CAN offer immediate results BUT more often will take a few treatments before you really see improvements. Being realistic with your goals and paying more for quality products are two things to keep in mind. Cheaper chemicals will not treat as well typically and will wear out a lot faster than a name brand product with a slower release schedule.

We wish everyone a fantastic spring season and be sure to contact us with any questions.

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Physical Day Is April 30 $15 physicals will be available for Lake Dallas

High School and Lake Dallas Middle School

LDISD One Act Play Places 4th Lake Dallas High School Theatre’s production

athletes on April 30 from 8am until 11am at

of “Irena’s Vow” placed 4th at the Bi-District

must have a ticket to enter Physical Day and

at LDHS.

the Lake Dallas High School Field House. You

payment for the ticket is due at time of purchase.

One act Play contest held on April 1, 2016

The play had advanced to the Bi-District

Pre-sale tickets are on sale now for

after placing in the top 3 at the District 6-5A

may also request times online.

at LDHS. Other District 6-5A advancing plays

cash or check only and parents

One Act Play contest held on March 23, 2016,

LD Trainers will be at LDMS

from Grapevine High School and Birdville

in the mornings for students to purchase tickets.

LDHS

students may purchase tickets

in the athletic training room

in

the

field

house before or after school. Vision will be

checked so bring glasses or

contact lenses. More info at

ldhs.ldisd.net.

High School as well as the three District 5-5A advancing plays from Brewer High School, Chisolm Trail High School, and Wichita Falls Rider High School all competed at Bi-District.

8th Grade LDMS Runners Makes History Lake Dallas Middle School made history as

both the 8th Grade Cross Country team and

the 8th grade track team won district titles in the same calendar school year. This is only the

second time in the history of LDMS for this to happen.

LDISD Students Shine At Special Olympics Track Meet 14 Lake Dallas ISD students from Lake Dallas

High School, Lake Dallas Middle School and

SSE placed in 26 events at the GrapevineColleyville Special Olympics Track Meet.

SSE winners were Nicholas Molencupp,

Cameron Gibbons and Javier Contreras.

Lake Dallas Middle School winners were

Abby Kent, Summer Dorman, David Garza, Tristan Regan, Naomi Delgado, Jordan Allen and Jaxon Roe. Lake Dallas High School

winners were Fabiola Vasquez, Alainne Farrell, Dawson Craig and Maddie Pickens.

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Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament Raises

FUTURE

for the

by Susan Neuhalfen

T

he 10th Annual Boys & Girls Club of North Central Texas Benefit Golf Tournament will be held at the Bridlewood Golf Club in Flower Mound.

With a 1:30pm shotgun start, tournament play includes a round of golf, golf cart (shared), goodie bag, lunch, dinner and fun extras.

The tournament is based on a four-person team best ball scramble format, with awards given to each member of the first, second and third place teams. There will also be a first place and second place award for the best ladies team as well as many other prizes. With this being the tenth year of the golf tournament it’s guaranteed to be a day to remember! Best of all, the proceeds go to help at-risk youth that attend the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Texas in Denton, Lake Dallas, Lewisville and Little Elm. While most would think the funding for Boys & Girls Clubs would come from their national program, the truth is the clubs have to raise all of their own funds. Each charter has to pay dues to the national organization, but when it comes to funding the club, they have to do all the heavy lifting. That’s why Boys & Girls Clubs is so grateful to the people who have helped fund this vital after-school program for so many years.

The Boys & Girls Club is the oldest after school program in existence today. Started in the 1860s, today there are over 4100 clubs and four in the Lake Cities area alone. With so many after school options now, what keeps the Boys & Girls Club still so relevant and so influential in so many communities?

“Our purpose at Boys & Girls Club is a mixture of education, health and character building,” says Rick Troutman, president of Boys & Girls Club of North Central Texas. “We’re teaching these kids how to be better people.“ The after school program at the Boys & Girls Club consists of outside exercise with games and a power hour with volunteers/mentors helping the kids with their homework. They also offer programs that are all different, depending on the

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age of the child. For example, one course consists of learning to tell time for the younger kids while another program focuses on helping the older kids prepare for adulthood.

They also hold summer camps with many of the same programs designed to help the kids build strength and character. Troutman says they are blessed to have UNT and UWC so close by so they are rarely at a loss for great mentors and volunteers.

In working with at-risk youth as the Boys & Girls Club does, Troutman and his crew have found that being proactive is the best route. He says they work with the kids early, before trouble begins, to keep them from going down a not-so-desirable path.

“We have continued to be proactive with the kids,” said Troutman.

“We’ve also been fortunate to give them some unique experiences to help them grow.”

One such unique experience to which Troutman is referring is the recent donation of a 3D printer. The kids are having a ball using their imaginations to use the machine. The project which the kids are enjoying most is the creation of 3D prosthetic hands for kids in need. Not only does it test their creativity (and patience, since one hand takes 26 hours to create), the kids are learning to give back.

“Having them come together to make something to help another child in need takes them full circle,” said Troutman. “When the kids can give back it doesn’t get any better.”

For most children who have lost a hand, prosthetics is financially unattainable. It’s just

that given their size, their body will grow making the investment not worth it. However, the folks at the Boys & Girls Club make these hands with their 3D printer. It takes a little over a day to make one, but to see the child’s face who gets one is priceless for everyone.

“We started with the teenagers and we’ve made a few hands already” explains Troutman.

“The kids are really into it.”

Troutman and the kids also discuss how the prosthetic hands will help a child’s self-esteem—a story to which these kids can relate. Once the hands are made, the Boys & Girls Club reviews the list of applicants who have filled out what they call intake forms and rewards a child with the prosthetic hand. To get an intake (application) form, simply call Boys & Girls Club of North Central Texas.

The prosthetic hands aren’t the the only thing the kids are making. The kids are also creating one of a kind golf bag tags with the 3D printer. They were shown some examples of tags from various golf country clubs and charged to come up with their own design. It is obvious they are enjoying both the challenge of coming up with ideas as well as the creative outlet from which their projects take flight. These golf bag tags will be awarded to the winning team at the golf tournament.

With the mentors from local colleges helping with the 3D software and projects, they hope to develop even more creative things in the future. Troutman is hoping with funds raised this year, they can actually buy another 3D printer to develop more rewarding projects for the kids.

“I would really like to see the kids continue with the 3D printers,” said Troutman. “I keep telling them if you can think it, you can make it!

If they can learn that with the printer, they can learn it in life.”

Boys & Girls Club of North Central Texas 10th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament Thursday, April 28, 2016 1:30 p.m. shotgun start Bridlewood Golf Club 400 W. Windsor Dr. Flower Mound, TX 75028 register online: bgcgolf.club

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CHANGING

LIVES Is Just Part of What We Do

E

ach year, 6-8 million cats and dogs enter animal shelters throughout the United States.

Due to low adoption rates, most of these animals never find a forever home. Animal shelters are forced to cope with animal overpopulation through euthanasia.

That’s where Texas Coalition for Animal Protection steps in to make a difference.

“The

euthanasia starts

answer

with

and

to

stopping

overpopulation

prevention”

says

TCAP Executive Director, Stacey Schumacher. The Texas Coalition

for Animal Protection (TCAP) has been a leader in animal welfare since its formation in 2002. TCAP

provides compassionate solutions to

pet overpopulation and euthanasia.

As a Denton-based non-profit, TCAP provides the lowest prices for

preventative

animal

care

throughout North Texas. In 2007, the Humane Society of the United States named TCAP as the “Most innovative approach to animal welfare in the nation.”

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TCAP’s skilled and caring veterinary team has spayed/neutered more than 209,000 North Texas animals and has vaccinated more than 335,000 animals against the deadly rabies virus. TCAP’s ultimate goal is to substantially reduce animal overpopulation and euthanasia throughout North Texas, while promoting animal welfare.

Spaying and neutering pets is the most effective way to reduce animal overpopulation and many problems that result from overpopulation such as malnutrition, abandonment, high euthanasia rates, and neglect.

TCAP currently operates standalone clinics in Denton, Fort Worth, Hurst, Burleson, Allen

photos courtesy of Texas Coalition for Animal Protection Sponsored Content and will be opening a Weatherford location on animal shelters and rescue organizations.

May 5, 2016. TCAP is never far from your “We truly value these institutions for their home with one contribution to their of their travel communities. We want “The staff was very “MASH”-style clinics. to be there to help make friendly and professional. their rescued animals “We understand that people have jobs and more adoptable and The whole process was cannot always make improve the number quick and simple. I will the drive to one of of animals they can continue to use Texas our main clinics, so help as a result” says we make ourselves Schumacher. TCAP’s Coalition for Animal available throughout Executive Director Protection for my vet DFW at local goes on to state that pet needs.” – Jessica O. animal shelters and the combination community centers,” of reducing animal says Schumacher. overpopulation and increasing adoption rates In addition to providing an invaluable service can actually lower the cost of city-funded to pet owners, the Texas Coalition for Animal programs and in-turn lower the cost to Protection strives to provide its support to North Texas taxpayers.

If you have a pet that you would like to get sterilized, scheduling an appointment is easy. You can call TCAP at 940.566.5551 or visit their website at www.texasforthem.org and click “Request Appointment”. Prices for sterilization begin as low as $35.00. Annual vaccinations for a dog or cat can be purchased for $25 on a walk-in basis from 9am – noon at all three main TCAP locations and 10am – noon at all travel locations. North Texans can learn more by visiting TCAP’s website at www.texasforthem.org.

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Color by Cindy Ogle For Amy’s color I decided to directionally foil her hair, enhancing her natural color by using medium auburn low lights along with some soft and noticeable light caramel colored hi-lights with a hi-lift color in order to avoid bleaching from root to end.

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Restaurant Review

Granny J Eats Shh! Granny J has a secret.

Take a little ride to Denton to a very busy place called Oldwest Café.

You will be swept away in the hustle and bustle of cleaning dishes, people talking and the energetic waitstaff.

Trouble parking is normal, but worth the wait.

There’s lots of choices on the uniquely western menu—Jailbird, Gunslinger, Cowgirl, Hangman and a variety of ways to eat biscuits and gravy as well as their famous french toast.

From a simple bowl of oatmeal to a 10 gallon cowboy breakfast, the portions are huge and cooked to perfection.

Pricing is very reasonable and this is a fun place to eat... definitely not you’re boring, quiet breakfast place!

Come hungry and ready for a great experience at the Oldwest Café in Denton.

940.382.8220 • OldWestCafe.us 1020 Dallas Dr. • Denton, TX 76205

Your North Texas Restaurant Critic-signing off.

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Life Coaching

After the

GOAL W

e live in a success-oriented society where there can be significant rewards for personal achievement such as high self-esteem, money, fame, a long life, deep spirituality, a lasting legacy, and so on. It all starts with having clear, challenging goals for yourself (or your company if you’re a business owner). As the old adage goes, If you don’t know where you’re going… Goals provide you with a clear map.

But you’re probably as sick as I am of hearing about goal setting. “Set 3 – 5 goals for yourself !”

“Write them using S.M.A.R.T. criteria!” “Put them in a place where you can see them every day!” “Create a dream board and harness the energy of the universe!” “Rewrite your goals every day because you become what you think about most of the time!” The goal setting mantra is a constant drumbeat, for good reason, even if it does get annoying. Even I find it tiresome at times.

But honestly, setting the goal is the easy part!

The hard part is execution: the day-in day-out work that has to be done to achieve your goals.

So how do you get from point A to point B as efficiently as you can? Here are 5 proven tips for achieving the most important goals in your life:

Cultivate a success mindset.

You’re going after something you want that could change your life and the lives of those around you. Eliminate negative self-talk. Even if you come up short, the journey will be fulfilling and you’ll have grown as a person.

Define the specific activities that must happen to achieve your goals.

For example, break an annual goal down into quarterly objectives, which in turn can be broken down into monthly objectives, weekly objectives/ activities and then into daily activities. Get as specific as you can about what has to be done, by whom, and by when. Establish clear responsibility for each team member, in writing if necessary, and hold him or her accountable to executing against the plan.

One of Steven Covey’s Seven Habits is to “Put first things first.”

It was his way of saying to not fall victim to “the tyranny of the urgent”. Once you apply priorities to the actions that are needed, schedule them into calendars and hold that time sacrosanct.

Use technology to help you stay on-task and

on-schedule. Schedule your toughest action first thing in the morning (Eat that Frog!) when you have the energy to knock it out. It will propel the rest of your day.

Schedule regular reviews of progress with the people involved.

On track? Great! Off-track? What can be done (by whom, by when) going forward to get things back on track? The more complex or critical the goal, the more often progress reviews should be scheduled – daily if necessary.

Create a support system of people who believe in you and what you’re trying to do.

People who regularly share their progress toward goal achievement with a mentor are 77% more likely to achieve their goals than people who don’t.

Goals are necessary for success, but they’re words on a page. Develop the skills and tactics you need to conquer the real-world challenges that stand in the way of you and the success you deserve.

by Art Locke, Focal Point Coaching, ArtLockeCoaching.com

Ride-Along Program The purpose of the Corinth Police Department Ride-Along Program is to encourage

community involvement in law enforcement and to educate the public by opening up the lines of communication within the community by allowing interested residents to ride as passenger observers with patrol officers.

The Ride-Along program promotes a better understanding of the challenges, risks and

rewards of the police officer’s role in the community. We thank you for your interest in our

Debra

Walthall, Chief of Police

Ride-Along program and encourage questions, comments, and suggestions about this program and the Corinth Police Department. The Ride-Along program is administered through the Patrol Section of the Field Operations Division.

For additional information on the ride along program contact Lt. Tyson at 940-498-2017.

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SCHEDULE

2016 SUMMER SESSION REGISTRATION BEGINS April 11 - June 2 Deadline for approval is May 24 Late registration is May 31 - June 2 Classes begin June 6

2016 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR SUMMER AND FALL SEMESTER April 15

2016 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM April 26 - 27 from 10am - 1pm

APRIL INFORMATION SESSIONS: April 21 at 6pm Corinth Campus IT Connection Center April 26 at 10am Flower Mound Campus room 206

April 26 at 6pm Gainesville Campus Library Lyceum

Undergraduate Research Symposium presented by the Honors Program. Locations are the Corinth 1st floor foyer, Gainesville 100 building hall, Flower Mound 1st floor foyer.

SPRING 2016 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES May 13 2pm - All Health Sciences and Cosmetology

6pm - Career & Technical Education degrees and certificates, Associate of Arts, Associated of Arts in Criminal Justice, Associate of Arts in Teaching, Associate of Science degrees.

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LDISD Names Campus

L

Teachers of the Year ake Dallas ISD is proud to announce the 2015-2016 campus Teachers of the Year. A prize patrol comprised of LDISD Administrators made the rounds to each campus to surprise the following teachers with flowers and balloons while they were with their students:

Pamela Lisenbe, Corinth Elementary For seven years, Pamela Lisenbe has been a physical education teacher at Corinth Elementary.

She is heavily involved in the district from the PTA to coaching softball for the Lake Cities Girls Softball Association as well as serving as the Special Olympics Track and Bowling Coach.

“Coach Lisenbe has an astute understanding of the correlation between kinesthetic activities and their impact on learning,” Mr. Randall Caldwell, Corinth Elementary Principal said. “She daily makes a positive impact on each student and staff member at Corinth Elementary.”

Coach Lisenbe loves LDISD saying it is not just a school district, but a family.

“This is such an honor to represent my school and all of the teachers that teach at Corinth Elementary,” said Lisenbe who believes teachers have a duty to make a difference in a child’s life.

“If I can impact one child’s life, then I have paid it forward.

Denise Evans-Jackson, Lake Dallas Elementary Dr. Denise Evans-Jackson has been teaching for 11 years as a Kindergarten teacher and an ESL specialist. Evans-Jackson is responsible for developing a parent education resource center for Lake Dallas Elementary.

“Dr. EJ is the heart of Lake Dallas Elementary,” Dr. Jennifer Perry, Lake Dallas Elementary Principal said. “Her dedication to students is noticed by all, she thrives on making teachers happy and content in their own roles and she has led the charge with our campus Parent Education program.

Our campus is blessed to have her leadership.”

Evans-Jackson says that her favorite thing about being a teacher is having the opportunity to watch

the students grow and develop not just academically, but into young, responsible citizens.

“I am truly honored to receive this award,” said Evans-Jackson. “I am blessed to have the opportunity to work with a wonderful group of educators. My LDE Family has helped me grow and develop into the educator that I have become.

Michele Sanguinetti, Shady Shores Elementary 27 years in education, Michele Sanguinetti has spent 17 years at LDISD. Currently a second grade teacher, Sanguinetti has taught 3rd, 4th and 5th grade as well as being the math coordinator for two years.

“Michelle Sanguinetti has a heart for every child,” Mrs. Vangee Deussen, SSE Principal said. “She loves all of our SSE students. Some of her students have grown two to three reading and or/math levels while in her class. She models encouragement and teaches her students how to encourage their classmates. Her class becomes a team very quickly.

She communicates her love for learning and opens her students' eyes to the joy of learning.”

Sanguinetti says that some of her most memorable moments have been when previous students have come back to see her and knowing that she has made a difference in their lives. She is very excited to be recognized by LDISD. “I am honored to receive this award,” said Sanguinetti. I am so grateful to have the privilege of working at a profession and in a district that allows me to do something in which I am so passionate.”

Desi Beard, Lake Dallas Middle School Desi Beard has spent 19 years at LDISD and is currently the Lake Dallas Middle School Librarian.

She also taught 4th grade, served as the advanced academics coordinator, an EXCEL teacher and the

librarian at Lake Dallas Intermediate.

“This was a total shock and honor,” said Beard. “I am honored to work with so many gifted teachers and to be one among the many.”

Beard says that she gets energized by the kids and staff and loves the close knit culture at LDISD. She says the people of LDISD are caring people who give their best to help their kids become their best.

“Desi is amazing!” Mr. James Parker, LDMS Principal said. “She teaches students and teachers alike. I cannot think of anyone at LDMS that makes a bigger difference in everyone's life than Desi does!”

Denise Kennedy, Lake Dallas High School Denise Kennedy is the Director of Bands at LDISD and is in her 22nd year of teaching. Her list of musical accolades is a mile long including Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), Texas Bandmaster’s Association (TBA) and Texas Association of Jazz Educators (TAJE). Her love for music is contagious and the students she teaches learn leadership and self-sufficiency.

“I am absolutely humbled that my administration believes that I am worthy of such an honor!” said Kennedy. “You have left me speechless.”

Kennedy also works diligently to teach servant leadership, so that today's youth will be willing to work for their future successes. She loves watching students see a problem and find a solution without being asked.

“Denise Kennedy is someone who leads others around her to be better than they ever thought they could be,” Dr. Kristi Strickland, Lake Dallas High School Principal said. “One of her greatest strengths is that she brings the community into the high school through a stellar band program, and she teaches each and every one of her students how to be a responsible and giving member of society. She is not just a fabulous teacher, mentor, or director on the high school campus, she is also one of the most valuable assets of the entire Lake Cities community.”

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Sidelines

by Steve Gamel Age Is Only A Number........................

a Really BIG Number

I

’m sitting here wishing some of my friends happy birthday on Facebook and I think I’m having my first age-related panic attack. If you could only see what

I’m seeing, maybe you’d understand—34 years old, 28 years old … here’s a dear friend whose daughter just turned 15…I was there when she was born.

I’ve always felt like age is just a number. But

from what I see now, my “number” is pretty big in comparison.

By the time you read this, I will have turned

the big 40. I don’t feel any different, and in many ways my friends would tell me I still act

like a child (covering sports all day may have something to do with that). It also only seems

like yesterday when my wife threw me a surprise 30th birthday party. But apparently that was a decade ago.

Where was I when all of this happened?

Forty, really?!?

I’m looking feverishly for friends on Facebook,

even those whose birthday isn’t today but

perhaps a week or two from now, and the ages

My wife just walked in the room to ask why I am randomly hyperventilating. I told her I’m

turning 40 and it’s bugging me. She proceeds to roll her eyes and walk away.

My 9-year-old asked how old I am, and when

I told him, he called me ancient. I just texted a friend of mine hoping the third time would be

the charm—sympathy at last, perhaps? Nope.

She laughed at me, too.

It’s all coming into focus now. Yesterday I

went to pick up our youngest from daycare and couldn’t for the life of me remember the code you

have to punch in to get in the front door. And lately, I’ve had this strange impairment where

I call one of my kids by the other one’s name

… sometimes I even combine them by mistake when I’m yelling at them to go to bed.

I remember calling my mom old when she did

that to my brother and me growing up.

Welp, I guess here I am.

I’m sure you are all laughing right now, and

keep dropping or staying about the same. Nope,

well, maybe you should. I am, admittedly, acting

panic is really starting to set in now.

pasture and shoot me just yet. I still have some

not a single one of them is older than I am. The

But of course, I get absolutely no sympathy from

the peanut gallery when I make mention of it.

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like a big baby. Just don’t take me out to the mileage left in this old body.

Until next time, I’ll see you on the sidelines.

Steve Gamel is a sports writer for the Denton RecordChronicle. He contributes monthly to Lake Cities Living.

WHAT IS

Body and Soul

Pure Barre?

by Rita Guhn of Pure Barre Denton

Have you heard all the buzz about Pure Barre yet?

N

ow is the time to check it out, and running required! Each class consists of a warm get involved in the workout that is up in the center of the room with light weights, sweeping the nation! Describing Pure and the remainder of the class incorporates small Barre is simple. Pure Barre is the fastest and isometric movements to tone your thighs, seat most effective way to change your body - period. and abs, with a series of stretching to create long, Pure Barre lifts your lean muscles. When seat, tones your thighs, we say ANYONE can Most clients see incredible abs and arms, tapers do it, we mean it! As results in as little as in your hips, and long as you can hold burns fat in recordon to a barre, you can breaking time. take this class!

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Pure Barre Denton is the newest Pure Barre location in Denton County, and they are eager to welcome you to their family, and introduce you to the fastest growing workout sensation!

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at Lake Cities United Methodist Church on March 17th photography by Doyt Sheets

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Play Cops & Robbers for a Good Cause at the

by Susan Neuhalfen

D

on your favorite criminal or cop costume and join the Corinth Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association for the Annual Foot Pursuit 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. This family fun event starts at Lake Dallas High School on Saturday, May 7. Registration begins at 7am with the one mile race starting at 8am and the 5k at 8:30am.

The course is USATF certified and there is a discount for groups, military and first responders.

Over 200 participated last year raising $12,500 for the CCPAAA which supports the Corinth Police Department. The goal this year is to raise $15,000.

There will be a trophy for the best costume so get creative for a good cause!

CCPAAA is comprised of residents in Lake Cities Communities who have graduated from the Citizens Police Academy and work to support Corinth Police Department, both financially and through support programs. The run is just one of the ways in which they raise money to supplement the municipal budget cuts. Any money raised from the run will be used for purchasing materials and/or equipment for the Corinth Police Department, assist in the continuing education of members of the CCPAAA, furthering community based programs and other expenses.

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Foot Pursuit Fun Run

CCPAAA Annual Foot Pursuit 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Place: Lake Dallas High School 3016 Parkridge Dr.• Corinth, TX 76210 Date: Saturday May 7, 2016 Onsite/same day registration- 7 am 1 mile start time- 8 am 5 K start time- 8:30 am Prices: Group (4 or more) 1 Mile - $15/per person 5K - $16/per person Individual 5K - adult - $20 5K - 12 years & under - $15 5K - military & 1st responders - $16 1 mile - adult - $20 1 mile - 12 years & under - $15 For more information: Corinthcpaaa.org

Corinth Citizens Police Academy Alumni To Speak At Chamber Coffee Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce weekly coffee will be held at the Corinth Police Department 2003 S. Corinth Parkway on Wednesday, April 20 from 7:15-8:15am.

Members of Corinth Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association will discuss the organization’s role in the Lake Cities and its relationship with the Corinth P.D. Guests are always welcome.

Monthly Senior Luncheon At Tredway’s BBQ The City of Corinth senior group meets for lunch at a different restaurant on the last Wednesday of every month. on Wednesday, April 27 the group will meet at Tredway’s BBQ, 721 E. Hundley Dr. in Lake Dallas from 12pm until 2pm. A van will be leaving from City Hall at 11:30 if you would rather ride in the van.

Everyone will pay individually. Call Melissa at 940-498-7508 for reservations.

the guest speaker with an update on the changes at Lake Dallas ISD.

Kids ‘N Cops At City Hall April 30

Fish ’n Fun For The Whole Family in Corinth

Join the members of the Lake Dallas Police Department and Municipal Court for free food, fun, music, gifts and entertainment at Kids ’N Cops. The fun begins on Saturday, April 30 at 11am at Lake Dallas City Hall, 212 Main St. The festivities will end at 3pm. It’s free and fun for the family!

Come join the City of Corinth for Fish ’n Fun on May 14 from 8am-10am at Corinth Community Park at the community pond. There will be donuts and juice and the first 100 kids will get free t-shirts. Fishing poles are provided or you may bring your own. Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place per age group. The age groups are: 5-7, 8-10 and 11-13.

Lake Cities Chamber May Luncheon Features LDISD Speakers The May Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be held May 9th at Oakmont Country Club. Scott Head, Athletic Director with Lake Dallas ISD discuss his role in the schools. Dr. Gayle Stinson Superintendent with Lake Dallas ISD will be

Remembrance 5k In Lake Dallas On Memorial Day Weekend American Legion Auxiliary Unit 88 will be hosting a “Remembrance” Memorial Day 5k on Saturday, May 28 at Lake Dallas City Park, 101 E. Hundley Dr. in Lake Dallas. Registration begins at 7am, race at 8am.

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Faith UMC

Takes Worship to the Streets with Be the Church

by Susan Neuhalfen

W

e’ve all heard the old saying: “You can talk the talk, but can you walk the walk?”

The answer to that question at Faith United Methodist Church in Denton is a resounding YES.

On Sunday, April 3, the congregation at Faith UMC attended a brief service and then set out to work in various places in the community to help make the area better. The title of the event was “Be the Church”, and after its resounding success, according to Pastor Rodney Whitfield, Faith UMC will be “walking the walk” of faith a lot more often.

“We took the things we talk about and study about and put that into action,” said Reverend Rodney Whitfield. “It’s important that you not only believe it, but that you live it.”

The goal is to work to transform their community and they do this through their partners. Faith UMC has many partners in the area and the church works with these groups year round. They include McNair Elementary, Hearts for Homes, Friends of the Family, and Cumberland Children’s Home. The fact that the church works closely with the partners on Be the Church works to both of their advantages. The partners benefit from much needed work and the event helps to further engage the community and the congregation.

Over 200 people of all ages participated in the event which benefitted everyone from first responders to low income elderly with a wide range of services provided by parishioners.

People are assigned their duties according to their gifts and/or limitations. Some stay at the church to do their work, due to age or time

constraints but they don’t work any less than the others. Everyone works throughout their time to make the day special for people all over Denton and Corinth.

“We believe that church is more of a verb than a noun,” said Serena Eckert, Director of Caring Ministries. “We go outside of church to live out the sermon in our community every now and then and it’s a great way to connect with our partners.”

Some of those who stayed at the church prepared lunches that were then delivered to firefighters and police officers on duty at the Lake City Fire Station, Denton Fire Station #5, Corinth Police Station and Denton Police Station. Reverend Whitfield served with this group, and along with his family, delivered food to the Denton Police Station.

He said that he received a very kind email from Sgt. Lane at the Denton PD thanking him for the packaged lunches The Sergeant told him how the day had gone “sideways” and it had been so busy for the officers that if they hadn’t received the lunches many would have had to go without

“IT’S IMPORTANT THAT YOU NOT ONLY BELIEVE IT, BUT THAT YOU LIVE IT.”

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while finishing paperwork. Whitfield went on

the say that the officers were very excited and very appreciative to those who delivered the food as well.

Another in-house group assembled 150

United

Methodist

Committee

on

Relief

(UMCOR) health kits. The donated health and

hygiene items were packaged to be used locally or globally for for disaster zones.

One group of handymen and women visited

the homes of low income elderly residents to

paint their homes. Faith UMC partners with Hearts for Homes which also provides no cost home repair to elderly low income homeowners in Denton County, bringing the houses of these residents up to code.

One yard crew visited the campus at

Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home for clean up and maintenance while another

worked on the outdoor learning center at McNair Elementary. In addition, 100 teacher/

staff appreciation bags were also assembled and

delivered to McNair Elementary School as a

“thank you” for all that the teachers and staff do for the kids.

In a different, but equally important effort, the kids at the Friends of the Family shelter received a visit from other Faith UMC parishioners. The group played games and visited with the kids for a special Sunday treat.

The day ended with a group performing a prayer walk around Guyer High School. Guyer has had several tragedies this year including the loss of two students. This is a guided prayer opportunity and students and teachers were invited to join. Church members walked the perimeter of Guyer High School to pray for its students and teachers.

When asked if the church would do it again soon, Revered Whitfield said that it hasn’t been scheduled yet but he was sure they would. He went on the say that they are still learning from the folks who attended this one so they want to gather information before planning another.

They want to make sure they are even more effective the next time.

“We do hope, however, that Be the Church has inspired groups to do these things on their own,” explained Reverend Whitfield. “We should do things like this in our daily lives anyway so I hope that in addition to our next event, members of our congregation are called to act on their own.”

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