Lake Cities Living Magazine January 2019

JANUARY 18, 2019 - FEBRUARY 15, 2019

LOW-COST, COMPASSIONATE

SOLUTIONS for

Animal Welfare

7 TIPS ON TEACHING

Corinth - Hickory Creek - Shady Shores - Lake Dallas

YOUR KIDS

ABOUT MONEY EASY VALENTINE’S

DAY RECIPE

BUYING ORGANIC AT THE

GROCERY STORE

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TAKING

ACTION

IN 2019

T

he holiday season has passed, and as we settle into the new year we start to think about what we could better ourselves on. One of the big things that I hear everyone talking about is finances, and even though every person has a different problem with their financial standing, it all boils down to action.

For example, my friend has a terrible

Every person has a problem with this and it may not be in the financial area, but in a different area like staying on a diet or going to the gym. We all have our excuses for not fulfilling our goals, and even if they are legitimate, they are still excuses nonetheless. Wishing for a better life isn’t going to get you one. You have to be able to put it into action. In this issue, there are many different articles that can help you find a solution to your 2019 goal, like

things wasn’t working. So she had to

bettering your finances. You still need to put what you read into action, and that all comes down to you. If finances are your weak points you may need to have drastic rules in place to help keep you in check.

weakness when it comes to impulse

buying. She doesn’t even realize just how much she is spending since it’s just a

little here and a little there, but the little spontaneous purchases will add up to a whole lot of problems. She needed

help and telling her to just stop buying do something drastic. She gave herself a predetermined cash allowance every

month to spend on those spontaneous items. If she ran out before the month

ended, that was it. She wasn’t allowed to buy anything else.

It seems strange for an adult to have to

put such a rule in place, but sometimes that’s what we need.

When you think about what you want to change in 2019, think more about the

actions that need to be taken. Learning

your strategy is half the battle – the other half is taking action.

Sincerely, Kelly Murray

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

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS

16

On the Cover are 2 team members from Texas Coalition for Animal Protection

Low-Cost, Compassionate Solutions for Animal Welfare

FEATURED:

ASK THE EXPERTS 08 Fitness with Outlaw Fitcamp 22 Organizing with Cloud Nine Organizing 26 School Days with Valorie McGilvra ARTICLES 09 Mike’s Bakery Filling Hearts and Satisfying Your Sweet Tooth 12 Inside Community

10 EDITORS PICK: 7 Tips on Teaching Your Kids About Money

15 Buying Organic at the Grocery Store 18 Classic of Denton Holiday Fundraiser Spreads Joy to Hundreds of Local Families 20 Ready for Taxes? 5 Common Tax Items You Need 21 Congrats to Debbie Sardone 23 Easy Valentine’s Day Recipe 24 Guyer Football All-District List

13 Inside Education

28 Lake Dallas Football All-District List

14 Foodie Friday with Jay Marks Real Estate

30 Sheriff’s Corner with Sheriff Tracy Murphree

The Financial

ISSUE Look for the icon above and get tips and tricks on how to manage your finances.

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Ask The Expert: Fitness

New You, NEW YEAR,

with Outlaw Fitcamp

A

lot of advice will be given in the next few months about financial planning: year-end contributions to IRAs, tax preparation, retirement planning, etc. And that’s all important.

But something else is just as important to your future — investing in your health. Without good health, all that planning for retirement isn’t going to mean much. It’s vital to make sure you’re also investing in a healthy lifestyle and fitness.

We’re going to encourage you to make 2019 the year for making health and fitness a priority.

LET’S HIT ON SEVEN IMPORTANT ONES: 1. Exercise Controls Weight

This is a benefit you already know:

physical activity burns calories. But learning the most productive way to work out maximizes the results of weight loss or maintaining weight —

whichever one you’re working on. Our

giving you more energy for work and daily chores. This is true for healthy people, as well as for those suffering from persistent fatigue and other serious illnesses.

4. Exercise Improves Sleep

group workouts at Outlaw Fitcamp

Regular exercise helps you fall asleep

to work out.

study found that 150 minutes of

will teach you the most efficient way 2. Exercise Combats Poor Health and Chronic Disease

Regular exercise helps prevent and manage a wide range of health problems including stroke, metabolic problems, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, depression, anxiety, many types of cancer, arthritis, and falls. Exercise also keeps your blood flowing smoothly, which decreases your risk of cardiovascular diseases.

3. Exercise Boosts Energy

Studies have proven that regular exercise increases energy levels

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faster and get deeper sleep. One moderate-to-vigorous activity per week provided up to a 65 percent improvement in sleep quality.

5. Exercise Contributes to Brain

Health and Improved Memory

Working out improves blood flow to the brain and helps brain health and memory. Exercise causes the hippocampus, a part of the brain that’s vital for memory and learning, to actually grow in size. And it’s also been shown that exercise reduces changes in the brain that can cause Alzheimer’s disease.

6. Exercise Improves Mood Physical activity increases the production of endorphins, which are known to produce positive feelings. This leaves you feeling happier, more relaxed, and less anxious. Exercising regularly improves your mood and reduces feelings of anxiety and depression.

7. Once You Get Hooked, Exercise Can Be Fun And Social Most people who get into the habit of exercising regularly report that it’s enjoyable. Physical activity can help you connect with others in a fun social setting.

A Key to Success: Don’t Go It Alone At Outlaw Fitcamp, we’ve made a commitment to help people get fit together.

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MIKE’S BAKERY FILLING HEARTS AND

by Steve Gamel

M

ike Dauti is proud to admit that when he opened Mike’s Bakery in Corinth

early last year, he spent the majority of the first two days he was in business giving practically all his delicious treats away for free.

“I made as much as I could and took them to the

police station, city hall,

and the fire department,”

said Mike, who celebrated his one-year anniversary

just before Christmas. “I also

live in Corinth, so from one corner of the

neighborhood to the other corner, every house had a box of pastries. It was fun.”

A story like that is no surprise to loyal

customers of Mike’s Bakery, which already has over 1,400 likes on Facebook and

is one of the more popular businesses

in Lake Cities. Sure, he’s got every type of cake, pie, and pastry

imaginable – all made fresh

daily in his kitchen – but he has a heart for going above and

beyond to ensure customers

leave his store grinning from

ear to ear. For example, if you

show up for a coconut meringue

pie, you’re also going to leave with a

free cup of coffee and pecan danish. And if you ask for one chocolate chip cookie, Mike will likely give you nine more.

His generosity cannot be contained inside the walls of his store. Mike, who has been baking since he was 13, quietly supports neighboring schools, ministries, veterans, athletic programs, and everything in between. Anything he has left over at the end of a workday, he’s quick to donate to underserved families in the Lake Cities.

“I give them to [Lake Dallas Mayor Michael Barnhart]; I know he will get them where they need to be,” Mike said.

Read the nearly 200 reviews on Facebook, and you’ll see that Mike’s Bakery should be your go-to source for delicious treats that always taste just as amazing as they look!

“I do the best I can [for the community] because, at the end of the day, I’m not going to leave [this world] with anything.

You have to give back. I love it,” Mike said.

Visit Mike’s Bakery at 4251 FM 2181, Corinth, TX 76210

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7 Financial Article

TIPS ON HOW TO START TEACHING YOUR KIDS

ABOUT MONEY

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by Steve Gamel

M

any of us vaguely remember the day mom and dad first grabbed an old mason jar from the cabinet or bought a cute piggy bank from the dollar store and began taking the first steps toward teaching us about money. It was a critical time in our lives as we learned what money is, the value of it, and the importance of saving.

Looking back, those memories should also be a perfect reminder that it’s never too early to teach our own children.

But where do we start? Is it literally as simple as grabbing a piggy bank and a few quarters and nickels? The short answer is yes, but there are so many other tips and tricks that can make the process easy for both yourself and the kiddos.

In no particular order, here are seven

tips on how to start teaching your kids about money:

ENCOURAGE SAVING Yes, you can still grab a clear jar to create a visual experience for your child as they

GIVE THEM AN ALLOWANCE Remember, though, that an allowance

is something that’s both a privilege and

earned. As financial guru, Dave Ramsey, once wrote, “Don’t just give your kids

money for breathing.” Give them money

see their money grow, but piggy banks

for chores they complete around the

like PointBank even offer a free piggy bank

up their bedroom. More importantly, set

kids fill up their piggy bank on their own

chore is worth a dollar while another is

the bank. The important piece here is to

BREAK OUT THE OLD-SCHOOL

watching. They see what your spending habits are – good, bad, and indifferent

– and they are listening when you argue about financial troubles with your

significant other. Don’t just talk to your

kids about money, take it a step further by living what you preach every single day.

And if you mess up, don’t be shy about

work just fine, too, and many local banks

house, like folding towels or cleaning

if you open a kids’ savings account. Your

a value for each chore – perhaps one

EDUCATE THEM ON

time, and they look forward to taking it to

worth 50 cents.

As your children take hold of a debit

make a big deal out of it and reward them for how much they save.

PAY YOURSELF FIRST

Kids are so used to playing their Nintendo

pros and cons of credit and how to make

Switch or Playstation nowadays, but us

the adage of paying yourself first. Your

chance to physically hold “play money”

old enough to have a job and pay their

It’s a great teaching tool and something

to take a percentage out and immediately

another fantastic teaching tool.

first item on this list, it’s important to stress

Games like Monopoly give your kids a

kids will understand this more as they get

as they work through different scenarios.

own bills. With each paycheck, teach them

you can do together. The game Life is also SET A GOOD EXAMPLE

used to pay her 50 cents for a chore only

Even adults make poor choices with

savings account.

remember that if you have kids, they are

to take 25 of it away and sock it in her

card for the first time, it’s easy for them to think money just magically appears

adults grew up playing board games.

here at Murray Media told us how her dad

CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS

BOARD GAMES

To piggyback (no pun intended) off the

put it in their savings account. A coworker

explaining the consequences to them.

money; it happens all the time. Just

on it every time they use it. Explain the

responsible decisions, particularly with their bank accounts.

BE PATIENT

This is perhaps the most important tip of them all. Your children will undoubtedly be exposed to different scenarios, wins,

and even losses as they continue to learn

about money and saving. It is important as the parent to be patient and to keep the communication lines open so your child

feels like they can talk freely with you. This is huge when it comes to money.

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INSIDE COMMUNITY Hi! My name is Mr Brown, I’m a 1 year old, neutered, gray brindle pit mix. I’ve had a

pretty rough start! In June I was left at the shelter because my humans didn’t have time for me. I was adopted but my new humans moved away and left me on the porch. I don’t quite understand why because I’m a good boy! I love people and I get along great with other dogs and everyone here at the shelter loves and spoils me. But what I really need is a home of my own with someone who truly loves me.

Lake Dallas Animal Shelter | (940) 497-7090 | Open 11:00am-4:00pm, Mon-Sat

ADOPT DEXTER FROM SHELTER

Hi! My name is Dexter and I have been at the Lake Dallas Animal Shelter since July. I’m

a 2 year shepherd/hound mix, neutered, and microchipped. I get along great with other dogs and kids. I would love a family to play fetch with! Please stop by the shelter to see that I am your perfect match!

Lake Dallas Animal Shelter | 687 N Lakeview Dr., Lake Dallas, Texas 75065 (940) 497-7090 | Open 11:00am-4:00pm, Mon-Sat

photo courtesy of Lake Dallas Library Facebook

EVENTS AT THE LAKE DALLAS LIBRARY The Lake Dallas Public Library is kicking off the New Year with some great events for residents including, Girls Who Code, Cooking Around The World, Crafters Of Lake Dallas, and Yoga.

We personally suggest trying your hand at cooking. Be sure to check their Facebook page for dates, times, and details on all of the classes. facebook.com/LakeDallasLibrary/ 12 | LAKE CITIES LIVING

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SOFTBALL REGISTRATION Have you been wanting to get involved in a team sport within your community? Well if you like softball now is the perfect time. The Lake Cities Girls Softball Association is now open for registration for the 2019 season. The season will kickoff this spring and the registration fee is only $99 during the month of January.

To register visit: www.lcgsa.org

Mr. Brown & Dexter photos courtesy of Lake Dallas Animal Shelter

MR. BROWN NEEDS TO GET ADOPTED

INSIDE EDUCATION CORINTH ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM NIGHT Learn about the curriculum expectations for your child, explore strategies to help your child with homework, and learn about the assessments for each grade level and the expectations for

LDISD EVENTS

student progress at Corinth Elementary’s Curriculum Night.

The program will be broken up by grade level so make sure to check their website for the time of each session. Childcare will

photo courtesy of LDISD

be provided.

Lake Dallas HS Band Mid-Winter Concert Feb. 11th from 7 - 8:15pm at the Performance Hall

HIGHSTEPPERS WINTER MINI CAMP The Lake Dallas highsteppers will be hosting their Mini Steppers and Jr Steppers Winter Mini Camp for grades kindergarten

Varsity Softball vs McKinney North Feb. 1st at 3pm at McKinney North

through 8th grade on Thursday, January 24th from 4:30-6:30pm.

The camp will be held at the Lake Dallas High School Echo Gym and there will be a showoff performance during halftime at the Falcons basketball game. The cost is $25 per child plus

LD Varsity Basketball vs Northwest Senior Night Feb. 8th at 6:30pm at the LDHS Gym

$20 for each additional child. To register visit the Lake Dallas Highsteppers Booster Club Facebook page.

IN LOVING MEMORY Diego & Daniel Rivera

The Guyer soccer team is mourning a tragic loss as they honor their beloved goalkeeper, Diego Rivera, 17, and his little brother, Daniel, 14. The two brothers were killed in a car accident on

Hickory Creek Road on the evening of Tuesday, January 8th. The car was found submerged upside down in the creek around 8:00 am on Wednesday morning after a search had been issued for the two boys. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Denton ISD honored the brothers and their family with a moment of silence and a prayer on Thursday, January 10th during an afternoon soccer game against Lewisville High School. Diego was a senior at Guyer High School and Daniel was in the eighth grade at Calhoun Middle School. A Go Fund Me page was set up to help the family with funeral expenses and donations exceeded $30,000 as the community rallied around the family in support. Unfortunately, this is not the first tragedy that has unfolded on Hickory Creek Road and the community has started a petition urging officials to find solutions to make the road safer for drivers. The team at Murray Media Group sends their condolences to the Rivera family during this difficult time.

GUYER

EVENTS Varsity Basketball vs Keller Jan. 25th at 7:30pm Guyer Main Gym Varsity Baseball vs Forney High School Feb. 4th at 5pm at Forney High School

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Foodie Friday DFW: Alkeys Lounge & Eatery

Alkeys Lounge & Eatery

W

e love a Foodie Friday spot that’s much more than what meets the eye. When you first walk into Alkeys Lounge & Eatery in Old Town Lewisville, it may seem like your typical gastropub, but take our word for it - there is so much more to this place than just a bar serving up normal bar food.

The owners have renovated this beloved spot in Old Town Lewisville to reflect the

art deco style of the surrounding area with a unique, Texas nod to the 1920’s.

it’s that good. The mac ‘n cheese has to be the creamiest mac ‘n cheese we’ve ever tasted and the brisket we had on top of ours was so tender and flavorful. This stuff

Those four families who came together

is a home run, grand slam, knock-it-out-of-

where friends could gather around the

And for all you out there with a sweet

to create Alkeys wanted to create a space bar, play some shuffleboard or darts, or

enjoy the scenery of Old Town Lewisville from their back patio.

Obviously, at the heart of Alkeys is the

bar. So they have some fantastic signature drinks for you to enjoy like their Giggle Water (hello, 1920’s) made with Old

Smokey Mango Habanero whiskey, lime juice, agave nectar, and soda water and their Alkeys Margarita.

And when it comes to their food, Alkeys

is offering up more than just your typical bar food items. While there are bar food staples like calamari, nachos, wings, and

sliders, the quality and presentation of the food is spectacular.

If you’re looking for something different,

the-park dish. tooth, Alkeys didn’t forget about you!

You can enjoy a slice of their chocolate or coconut pie at the end of your meal or grab one of their homemade carrot cakes to-go! The chocolate pie is full of rich, cocoa-y goodness. And we love that you can take the carrot cake home with you to enjoy after all the mac ‘n cheese settles.

We’ve had such a blast revisiting the revitalized Old Town Lewisville and are glad to see businesses like Alkeys Lounge & Eatery find their home there! Go check them out this weekend. Take your family

972.537.5522

for a round of shuffleboard or darts. But

www.AlkeysLounge.com

whatever you do and whenever you go,

165 West Main St. Lewisville, TX 75057

ORDER THAT MAC ‘N CHEESE.

you’ll love items like their Alkeys Cobb

Salad, their Chicken & Pasta Jambalaya, and the Chicken Fried Chicken. All of which are absolutely delicious.

But what you MUST try when you come

to Alkeys is their Loaded Mac ‘n Cheese

topped with either their brisket or pulled

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Buying

at the Grocery Store

by Audrey Christie, MSN, RN

D

o you look at all of the beautiful organic meal suggestions and

wonder how it’s possible to afford to eat that way? It’s not any more expensive than eating conventionally when you look into it. In fact, personally, our grocery budget

your time and cash. Any time you move

3. Buy organic for most

to the aisles, you are adding ingredients

important food items.

(often damaging to your body) to make the product’s shelf stable and adding dollars to the cost of packaging and labor.

2. Buy seasonal produce.

is rather low for our family compared to the average American’s spending. For our family, its organic and anti-inflammatory, and it is entirely possible for your family to do it as well. You can even do it on a budget with these simple tips.

It’s possible to shop for foods that can help your body feel and function its best with just a few tweaks to the shopping list.

Organic produce is sometimes slightly

more expensive than conventional counterparts, but when you buy your organic produce in season, it becomes much closer to the usual cost. For example, organic apples are currently

1. Shop the perimeter of

between $1-2 a pound

You have likely heard this tip

get; this is because they are

the store.

depending on the type you

Have you ever heard of the dirty dozen?

It’s a list of produce that you should ALWAYS buy organic. You can use a simpler method to determine if it’s worth paying extra for organic fruit, just by deciding if you are going to eat the peel.

Using this example, strawberries, apples, lettuce, celery, carrots, potatoes, etc. will always need to be organic and bananas, apples, avocados, and onions can be convenient if the organic prices are high.

This same rule can apply to packaged foods, if it is heavily processed already, like potato chips, it’s not worth it to spend extra money on organic. It’s possible to

for your health, but it also applies to the

in season. Organic strawberries, on the

health of your wallet. Produce, bulk bins,

other hand, are about double the price of

and the protein (meat) departments are

conventional strawberries right now, so it’s

feel and function its best with just a few

where you will need to spend the bulk of

best not to buy them.

tweaks to the shopping list.

shop for foods that can help your body

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LOW-COST, COMPASSIONATE

SOLUTIONS

For Animal

Welfare

by Steve Gamel

I

t’s no secret we live in a pet-loving culture. Everywhere you turn, that bond between humans and animals is unmistakable, whether it’s the little girl parading her new puppy through the neighborhood, a businessman taking time from his crowded schedule to play fetch in the park with his golden retriever, or the elderly lady at the bus stop with two kittens curled up patiently inside her oversized purse.

Even when we take that long-awaited family portrait, the pets are always included – because they’re family, too.

“Our tagline this year is lowest cost, best care.

We really have focused on customer service and honing in on letting people know that we have compassionate, caring vets,” Stacey said.

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We love our pets; they are an extension

little as $25. Spay and neuter services can

intentioned pet owners simply cannot

70-80 percent cheaper than a vet clinic.

of us. But all too often, good and well-

afford the most basic veterinary care such as spay and neuter services, vaccinations, and even dental care.

It’s a scenario Stacey Schumacher has

seen play out once too many times over the years, which has led to euthanasia

and overpopulation at animal shelters. So she created a non-profit called the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP),

a low-cost alternative that partners with

full-service veterinary clinics and animal shelters while at the same time photography by Your Candid Memories (YourCandidMemories.com)

filling a void for animals who

range between $35-$65, which is roughly They offer wellness kits where customers can have all shots, microchipping, and

spay and neuter services for as little as

$135. For a kitten, the same wellness kit

can run as low as $85. Both kits essentially cover everything a puppy or kitten would need in its first year of life. TCAP also

works with several animal shelters in the

area to provide spay and neuter services onsite to help service pets owned by

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

Beyond that, if TCAP

deserve quality care at a price their owners can afford.

“We started at one night a

week in one location in

2002 and have

grown so much

since then,” said Stacey, who as

TCAP’s founder and Executive Director

photographed above is Stacey Schumacher

veterinarians notice

“It’s not our goal to take business from veterinary clinics,” Stacey said. “We see it as a partnership because we’re coming alongside them and offering the basic stuff everyone needs. And if need be, we refer out for specialized care.”

has proudly watched

her nonprofit grow to include

seven locations. “What we do in terms of services is very limited, but we do a lot

of it, and the vets we employ are subject matter experts.

“What overwhelms most pet owners is the

cost factor. They love their animals, but the cost is sometimes unattainable.”

TCAP, which is heading into its 17th year,

is upfront that they aren’t trying to replace full-service clinics. They specialize only in spay and neuter services, vaccinations, heartworm testing and prevention,

microchipping services, and dental work

such as routine cleanings, tooth extraction, and antibiotics. The level of care is equal to what you can find at vet centers but at

a fraction of the price. For example, a full

set of vaccines could cost a pet owner as

anything that

concerns them about a pet –

old or young

Stacey led the Hopkins County Animal Protection League in Sulphur Springs to

– from a health

open a low cost spay and neuter clinic in

they will always

the program in East Texas, Stacey then

standpoint,

the mid 1990s. Based on the success of

refer a customer

founded TCAP. Their locations are in

to a local

veterinarian’s

office for a more

detailed evaluation.

“It’s not our goal to take

business from veterinary clinics,”

Stacey said. “We see it as a partnership because we’re coming alongside them and offering the basic stuff everyone

needs. And if need be, we refer out for specialized care.”

Stacey has always had a soft spot for

animals. After working at a pet rescue in

high school, she realized her dream was to

Denton, Allen, Burleson, Fort Worth, Hurst, Weatherford, and Garland.

Stacey said that in 2018 alone, TCAP spayed and neutered roughly 55,000 animals, and they go to great lengths to make sure everyone who walks through their doors – on two legs or four – has a great experience.

“Our tagline this year is lowest cost, best care. We really have focused on customer service and honing in on letting people know that we have compassionate, caring vets,” Stacey said.

help not just animals but also to help the

people who love them. It all started in her

hometown of Sulphur Springs where there was no spay and neuter program. Stacey took it upon herself to rent a van every month and transport animals from her

mother’s house to a low-cost clinic in the

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

940.566.5551 www.TexasForThem.org 713 Sunset St. Denton, TX 76201

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C L A S S I C O F D E N TO N

HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER

SPREADS JOY TO H U N D R E D S O F LO C A L FA M I L I E S

G

iving back to the community is a year-long practice at Classic Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram and

Classic Mazda of Denton. But during

the Christmas season, it has become a dealership-wide tradition to adopt as many needy Denton-area families as possible.

From the time that Classic of Denton opened over a

decade ago, the dealership

employees have sponsored local families with gifts and food to help make their

holiday season bright and filled with love.

Explains owner Richard

outreach center opens on December 24 every year for the homeless and is also

open anytime the temperature outside is above 80 degrees or below 38 degrees.

Our Daily Bread, which provides nutritious meals, special services, and

“...Challenge Themselves to Make the Biggest Impact We Can for those in Need Right Here in Denton.”

Allen, “Our goal is to adopt

referrals for other services

to those in need, received a cash donation of $3,000 along with prepaid gift cards – all courtesy of Classic of Denton.

Through the efforts of the

Classic of Denton employees, customers, and vendors, over $40,000 was collected.

The Friday before Christmas,

more families every year. We know that

all Classic managers contributed $2,100

local community, so giving back to that

of owner Richard Allen. Mr. Allen then

our success as a business hinges on our community is extremely important to us

throughout the year and especially during the holidays.”

This year, Classic of Denton adopted 119 children that are homeless yet attend

school in the Denton Independent School District, and provided 330 learning cards

to the Gonzalez School in Denton. Classic also adopted 134 children for the Friends story & photo (on right side) provided by Classic of Denton

King Outreach Center of Denton. The

of the Family Denton organization, which gives assistance to mothers and children

who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The organization adopted 56 children of Giving Hope, Inc., which is a Denton-based organization that

Classic of Denton 2018 Adopted 119 Children that are Homeless yet Attend School Adopted 134 Children for the Friends of the Family Denton Organization Presents to Give to 56 Children of Giving Hope, Inc. Adopted 24 Children for Lake Cities Church Adopted 21 Children through Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home

as a gift to Crosstimbers Church, on behalf matched a check for $2,100 for a total of $4,200 to Crosstimbers Church.

Last, but certainly not least, Classic

donated $3,000 to the Bedtime Rescue

Program, which was founded in December 2012 through Cloud 9 Charities.

The program was created to provide

temporary housing for homeless families

in our community to help get the back on their feet and make long-term plans for a successful future.

The tradition of a holiday fundraiser goes back to 2004 when Richard

Allen bought the dealership. General

Manager Rick Wick and Customer Relations Manager Lessa Popham spearhead the campaign every year and go out of their way to ensure everything runs as seamless as possible.

“The spirit of giving back is definitely infectious throughout our entire dealership staff,” Rick Wick said. “Our employees are determined to set the goals higher every year and challenge themselves to make the biggest impact we can for those in need right here in Denton.”

assists individuals and families who are

homeless or at risk of becoming homeless by providing financial aid, assistance

with housing, job training, transportation, childcare, and basic necessities.

Classic of Denton’s giving campaign

didn’t stop there as it adopted 24 children for Lake Cities Church and 21 children and six mothers through Cumberland

Presbyterian Children’s Home, which has a proud history of offering healing and

hope to vulnerable children, teens, and

families. It also donated sheets, gift cards,

backpacks, and hoodies to the Monsignor JANUARY 2019 | LAKE CITIES LIVING | 19

Financial Article

Y U NEED

by Steve Gamel

Ready For Taxes?

5 COMMON TAX ITEMS

W

e’re barely through the first month of 2019, so let’s talk about taxes, shall we?

You’re probably saying to yourself that it’s way too soon to talk about that and, in many ways, you’re right – tax day isn’t until April 15, and even then, you can always file an extension. But waiting until the last minute only makes things worse. So why not start now?

Here’s a simple, yet important list of five common tax items everyone should be rounding up right now:

ALL DOCUMENTS THAT PROVE WHAT YOU MADE IN 2018 This includes everything from W-2 forms to unemployment income, investment income, rental property income, social security benefits, and even 1099s depending on if you’re an employee working for someone or if you own a business or received money for contract work.

PERSONAL INFORMATION If you’re doing a single filing, this is as simple as knowing your social security number. But if you’re married and have children, you will need the same information for each person in your family. If you’re relying on a CPA to handle your tax return, make sure they have birthdates, etc., and have previous years’ tax returns available.

A DETAILED LIST OF ALL YOUR DEDUCTIONS This is a perfect example of something that will take some time, especially if you are relying on crumpled up receipts between the seats of your car. Be mindful of anything that can help out your case, including 20 | LAKE CITIES LIVING

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childcare and educational expenses, property tax and mortgage interest, retirement accounts, etc.

A LIST OF ALL YOUR CREDITS Credits are another great way to lower your tax burden, but you need documentation to prove you deserve them. Examples of common credits include child credit, premium tax credits, and lifetime learning credits.

DIRECT DEPOSIT INFORMATION Assuming you are one of the lucky ones to get money back on your taxes, make sure you have your bank account information handy. This includes routing and account numbers.

We’d be silly if we didn’t add in here that Murray Media Group is not tax advisors.

This is merely a basic list of information you should consider pulling together now rather than waiting until the last minute.

There are plenty of qualified CPAs in and around Denton County who can help answer specific tax questions as they relate to your situation.

CONGRATS TO

Debbie Sardone ON LATEST DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

by Steve Gamel

F

lower Mound resident Debbie Sardone, owner of Buckets & Bows Maid Service and the driving force behind the wildly-popular nonprofit, Cleaning for a Reason, recently took home the cleaning industry’s highest honor as she was awarded the Jack D. Ramaley Industry Distinguished Service Award at ISSA’s annual convention in Dallas.

right here in Denton County. And in that same amount of time, Debbie has recruited more than 1,200 maid services nationwide to join the cause, resulting in more than 30,000 women being helped through the network. Debbie was recognized for her leadership, innovation, and commitment to upholding the industry’s highest standards of service.

Since 2006, Buckets & Bows and Cleaning For A Reason has provided free services for more than 300 cancer-stricken families

To date, Cleaning for a Reason’s free house cleaning services have been valued at more than $10,000,000. Within the

last two years, the nonprofit has merged with ISSA, The World Wide Cleaning

Association, where she is on the board.

Debbie has worked tirelessly over the years to not only spread the critical

message and importance of Cleaning For A Reason with loyal clients of Buckets &

Bows, but she also shares her knowledge

with other business owners who could use a mentor in a variety of areas, including using their business to give back. She recently launched a comprehensive

cleaning business training system for

residential cleaning companies that trains the owner, the trainer, and the cleaner –

making it the only training program that addresses all three areas for residential cleaning businesses.

She’s also in the middle of writing her next book, which is aptly titled, Maid For More.

Congratulations, Debbie!

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Ask The Expert: Organizing

Getting Your Home

Office

ORGANIZED

W

hether you use your home office to run a small business, pay personal bills, or do craft projects, it’s a good idea to keep it organized. An organized home office space inspires productivity and efficiency. Here are a few things you can do to create a more organized home office.

Purge: The first step to getting your office

you can quickly and easily find what you

don’t need. Take stock of your supplies.

identify document categories. It’s also

organized is to get rid of things you really Do you have hundreds of paperclips, so

are looking for. Color coding also helps important to keep business and personal

many pens that you can’t count them all,

files separate.

several boxes of unopened file folders,

Deal with the old documents: Make

and several broken staplers? This is pretty common in a dirty workplace. Let go of all the unnecessary office supplies. It’s true that the extra box of staples only takes up four inches of space, but let it go. You aren’t using them. A local school or church would benefit from your donation. Getting rid of the small stuff is a big step in the right direction.

shelves by storing older, important documents inside portable file boxes that can be put away in the attic or a storage closet. Another great option is to scan older documents and store them digitally.

If stored digitally, documents can be easily accessed, and they take up absolutely no space in your office.

Have a filing system: You can use file

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Use a shredder: Always securely

and safely dispose of documents with sensitive information. Don’t leave these hanging around.

Make your office comfortable and inviting: If your office is a place you have to spend hours working then make it a place you enjoy being. Hang pictures of loved ones and art that inspires you.

Use furniture that is comfortable and represents your personality. Maybe even play your favorite music while you work.

Always clean up: At the end of each project put away all work supplies. At the end of each day clear off your desk. Put pencils back in pencil holders, throw scrap paper away, put files back in the filing cabinet, etc.

This is your area, so make it work for you. Increase your productivity by surrounding yourself with an inviting, clutter-free workspace that represents your personality. A productive day is a great day!

by Crystal Nerpel Cloud Nine Organizing Cloudnineorganizing.com

Valentine’s Day RECIPE EASY

BY

Italian Roast Beef Crescent Ring

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 30 mins | Servings: 8 servings

photos courtesy of The Fit Fork

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

• 2 cans (8-oz each) Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Roll Dough

Preheat oven to 375 F degrees.

Lightly spray large baking sheet with cooking spray.

• 1 lb. Roast Beef Deli Lunch Meat (Thinly Sliced) • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach • 6 oz. Provolone Cheese Sliced and Halved into “Semi Circles” • 2 oz. Sun-dried Tomatoes (Cut in Thin Strips) • 2 tbsp. Italian Blend Herbs • 1 cup Ranch Dressing (For Serving)

Unroll both cans of crescent dough and separate into 16 triangles along perforations.

Arrange triangles (with narrow ends of triangle pointed outward) on cookie sheet to form a heart shape with approximate 6-inch opening in center.

Fat ends of triangles will overlap a bit.

Fold up roast beef slices and pile up along the heart-shaped inner perimeter of crescent dough.

Top beef with spinach, halved slices of cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.

Pull each pointed end of dough up and over filling, tucking in underneath to secure. Some of the filling will be showing through, that’s okay.

Sprinkle top of dough with Italian herbs and garlic salt.

Bake at 375 F degrees for 20 to 22 minutes or until lightly golden brown and cheese melting. Let cool for 5 minutes before cutting into slices.

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GUYER

FOOTBALL DISTRICT 5-6A ALL-DISTRICT

TEAM FOR 2018

MVP: RB TJ McDaniel, Sr., Southlake Carroll OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR:

QB Will Bowers, Sr., Southlake Carroll DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: LB Michael Parrish, Sr., Southlake Carroll OFFENSIVE NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR: QB Eli Stowers, So., Guyer DEFENSIVE NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR: CB Deuce Harmon, So., Guyer CO-UTILITY PLAYER OF THE YEAR: DB/WR RJ Mickens, Jr., Southlake Carroll CO-UTILITY PLAYER OF THE YEAR: DB/WR Wyatt Rohmer, Sr., Keller Fossil Ridge COACH OF THE YEAR: Riley Dodge and the Southlake Carroll staff

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE: • QB Sloan Henry,

• WR Glenn Mitchell,

• OG Devon Mack, Jr., Guyer

• RB Kaedric Cobbs,

• WR Calvin Wiggins,

• OT Henry Mossberg, Sr., Southlake Carroll

• RB Tre’Jon Henderson,

• WR Gage Haskin,

• OT Kirk Ford, Sr., Keller

• RB Enoch Ntchobo,

• WR Seth Meador,

• OT Jaden McGee, Sr., Keller Fossil Ridge

• TE Chad Aune,

• C Addison Penn,

• OT Andrej Karic, Jr., Southlake Carroll

• TE Blake Smith,

• C Chett Beach,

• K Eduardo Mercado, Sr., Fossil Ridge

• WR Damon Smith,

• OG Cameron Hataway,

• K Joe McFadden, So., Southlake Carroll

• WR D.J. Graham,

• OG Grayson Williams,

Sr., Keller

Jr., Guyer

Sr., Trophy Club Nelson Jr., Keller

Sr., Guyer

Jr., Southlake Carroll

Sr., Keller

Jr., Keller Central

Sr., Southlake Carroll Sr., Byron Nelson

Jr., Keller Timber Creek Jr., Guyer

Jr., Southlake Carroll Jr., Guyer

Sr., Southlake Carroll Sr., Keller

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE: • DT Rafael Hernandez, Sr., Keller Fossil Ridge

• OLB Preston Forney, Jr., Southlake

• DT Alex Kingston, Sr., Southlake Carroll

• Carroll Sean Payne, Sr., Keller

• DT Quentin Bunten, Jr., Southlake Carroll

• OLB DeMarcus Jones, Sr., Keller Fossil Ridge

• DE Colton Hunter, Sr., Southlake Carroll

• OLB Conner Patterson, Sr., Southlake Carroll

• DE Klein Mulongo, Sr., Keller Fossil Ridge

• OLB Kayden Steen, Sr., Keller

• DE Lawrence Norton, Sr., Guyer;

• DB Brent Jackson, Sr., Guyer

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• DB A.J. McGill,

Sr., Keller Fossil Ridge • DB Ben Furgal, Sr., Southlake Carroll • DB Manace Kabongo, Sr., Trophy Club Nelson • DB Tyler Atkinson, Jr., Keller; • DB Oscar Moore, Jr., Haslet Eaton • CB Kacee Williams, Sr., Keller Central • CB Brandon Howell, Jr., Southlake Carroll

• CB Tim Benson, Jr., Keller Fossil Ridge • CB Avery Crawford, Jr., Trophy Club Nelson • Jaden Fugett, So., Guyer • P Devin Brock, Sr., Keller Central • P Kayden Steen, Sr., Keller

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Ask The Expert: School Days

THE MOST

IMPORTANT INVESTMENT OF YOUR LIFE:

YOUR

CHILD

R

by Valorie McGilvra, Certified Teacher and Life Coach

emember the birth of your child? Your emotions were all over the place.

Excited, happy, nervous? As you were holding your baby, did you wonder what kind of parent you were going to be? Were you wishing for a manual?

The only reference material we had was from our own upbringing, good or bad.

If you grew up in the 70s and 80s generation, you may remember hearing wise advice about money, character, making the right choices, and how to respect others.

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•

Lessons on finance: “Money doesn’t grow on trees you know....”

•

Or about learning good habits: ”Close the door! - were you raised in a barn?”

•

Or when your parents told you not to do something and you asked why?

“Because I said so.”

However, that was another time. Since

then, the Internet and cellular technology have sent parents of today a few curve

balls. It is quite challenging to keep up with it all. Gaming, Social Networking, YouTube… and there still isn’t a Child

Rearing Manual. But fortunately, there are

lots of websites, blogs, and other experts, such as teachers who can provide us with guidance.

As an educational coach and teacher for 16 years, I’ve had many conversations

with parents and fellow teachers about how our kids are changing. There are many areas in which we can help our

children but the most important is T.I.M.E. (Technology, Interest, Model, Equip) Technology

We see so many students getting Smart

Phones at a younger age every year. My

son’s buddy was given a phone for his 8th birthday. I asked if there were restrictions

on his phone. He said no my mom doesn’t know how to do that. I know from my

own pains of trying to find ways to put

restrictions on my older son’s phone that it is impossible to completely protect

your child when they have access to the

internet. With just a touch of a button, they

can see, hear and read anything. It is worth your time to add restrictions.

Use it wisely, set parameters, monitor activity. Have a family plan for all

electronics. When, where, and how

are questions that need to be clearly

established with your child. There is an

excellent website called, “Healthy Child” which has an awesome fill in the blank form (with suggestions) that you can

complete with your child in just a matter of moments.

Children want and need to know your

expectations. They may gripe or complain initially, but in the long run, they WILL

thank you. You and your child will benefit from creating a Technology Plan in three important ways:

1. It provides the foundation for building a strong relationship with your child.

2. You will learn what they believe is a “fair” consequence, acceptable

solution or approach. (which means buy-in).

3. There is nothing to argue about

because expectations have been agreed upon.

she would rather be in her room at a desk where it is quiet.

Model

Like the song by Rodney Akin, “I’ve been

watching you, dad,” our kids see the good and the bad and all the in-between. Step back for a day and look at your life in the

To ensure your wishes are followed, set-

eyes of your child. What are the behaviors

internet router, or using an App such

your child do?

up the rules/restrictions through your

as Net Nanny. If your child has a game

platform like Xbox you can use a Microsoft account, it will send you a report of your child’s activity daily or weekly. If they

break a rule follow-through with your

predetermined consequences. And why is this all advisable? Well according to

Professor Jim Taylor, Ph.D., in his article in Psychology Today, entitled, “How

Technology is Changing the Way Children Think and Focus,”:

that you do that you would not want to see Commenting with offensive language and/ or actions to another driver. (Remember,

they can’t see or hear you, but your child can.) Try, “see, that driver was not being

courteous on how they cut in front of me.

When you drive you to need to...”

Don’t talk about someone in a negative way. Show them how to change their attitude about a situation, because

EVERYTHING is a situation and it is how

The bottom line is that too much screen

you think and feel about it that makes it

as reading, playing games, and good old

later article).

time and not enough other activities, such unstructured and imaginative play, will

result in your children having their brains

wired in ways that may make them less, not more, prepared to thrive in this crazy new world of technology.

Interest

Take interest in your child’s life. Watch or

play the games they play or watch movies or view what they watch on YouTube. Be on all of their Social Media Accounts. If

they use Apple products you can easily

do this through the “Cloud.” Know their friends and support their hobbies or

favorite things to do. Make it a game in

the car to “Guess My Favorite…” each of you take turns, give three choices and one is correct.

positive or negative. (More on this in a Equip

Equip your child with the tools to be

successful in life. Teaching your child

responsibility and respect will go a long

way. In education, it is called, “Scaffolding.”

Just like a carpenter uses scaffolds to

reach high places, you provide support

and training so your child will learn how to

reach their greatest challenge. Teach them step by step and slowly remove scaffolds as they meet each new goal. If they fail, that’s ok it just meant that they weren’t

quite ready or needed a different path.

Teach your child to say Thank You when speaking to others. This one action can go a long way especially when using

I remember one year I gave my students

a cell phone, opening a door, waiting

was, “How do you like to study and do

say but common courtesy and manners

parent shared with me that they always

hope. Our children are like a piece of clay

what their child preferred. But after

wonderful, productive adult. All they need

a survey and one of the questions

their turn to speak. It seems strange to

homework?” At a parent conference, the

aren’t the norms anymore. But there is still

thought sitting at the kitchen table was

that is just waiting to be sculpted into a

reading the survey, the parent saw that

is your TIME.

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LAKE DALLAS

FOOTBALL

DISTRICT 7-5A DIVISION II ALL-DISTRICT

TEAM FOR 2018

MVP: Will Harbour, Frisco Reedy

FIRST TEAM QB Carson Collins, Sr., Lucas Lovejoy

DE Clay Patterson, Sr., Reedy

Offensive MVP: Josh Foskey, Frisco Reedy

QB Ryan Depperschmidt,

DE Nathaniel Finch, Sr., Lovejoy

Sr., Lake Dallas

DE Hayden Brockenbush,

RB Michael Ferrara, Sr., Reedy

Sr., Lake Dallas

Defensive MVP: Matthew Hoots, Frisco Reedy

RB Jahi Rainey, Sr., Lovejoy

DL Brock Miller, Sr., Reedy

TE Nolan Matthew, Sr., Reedy

DL Dreylan Washington, Sr., Frisco

FB Noah Jackson, Jr., Reedy

DL Jordin Hunter, Jr., Denison

All-Purpose MVP: Aaron Taylor, Frisco

FB Cayden Earnhart, Jr., Denison

ILB Trevor Jones, Sr., Reedy

WR Bennett Mecom, Sr., Reedy

ILB Coleman Christensen, Sr., Lovejoy

WR Ryan Middleton, Sr., Reedy

ILB DL Roberson,

WR Jacob Terwilliger, Sr., Lovejoy

Sr., Lake Dallas

WR Brandon Engel,

ILB Nate Maulsby, Sr., Denison

Jr., Lake Dallas

OLB Sam Barbour, Jr., Reedy

WR Cam Smith, So., Braswell

OLB Darryl Minor,

WR Maika Brinkerhoff, Sr., Princeton

Sr., Lake Dallas

C Malcolm Simms, Sr., Frisco

OLB CJ Johnson, Jr., Braswell

C Wes Brooks, Jr., Denison

S Jack Pruitt, Jr., Reedy

OG Izeya Floyd, Sr., Reedy

S Gus Asel, Sr., Reedy

OG Cody Selby, Sr., Frisco

S Kobee Minor,

OG Ben Mason, Sr., Lovejoy

Jr., Lake Dallas

Offensive Newcomer of The Year: Jadarian Price, Denison Defensive Newcomer of The Year: Braylen Butler, Braswell Special Teams MVP: Logan West, Frisco Reedy Coaching Staff of The Year: Chad Cole and the Frisco Reedy staff

OT Nate Anderson, Jr., Reedy OT Justin Mayers, Sr., Reedy OT Ryan Riddle, Sr., Denison

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S Mitchell Lesue, Sr., Braswell CB Cooper Wilson, Sr., Reedy CB Keleon Vaughn, So., Denison

OT Brandon Machuca,

CB Kendall Johnson, Jr., Princeton

Sr., Lake Dallas

CB Chase Coronado, Sr., Lovejoy

OT Dontayvion Stephnson, Sr., Braswell

P Mason Long, Sr., Lovejoy

K Anthony Patti,

P Ryan Depperschmidt,

So., Lake Dallas

Sr., Lake Dallas

K Tyler Loop, Jr., Lovejoy

P Ryan Jones, So., Reedy

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SHERIFF ’S

CORNER with Sheriff Tracy Murphree

COMMUNICATIONS TEAM

T

he Denton County Sheriff’s Office hopes everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We want to start 2019 by introducing you all to our communications team. They are the men and women who work hard behind the scenes.

The Communications section is managed by one communications manager, one assistant manager, one training coordinator, one criminal justice information coordinator, and 26 dispatchers. Our shift supervisors and relief supervisors also train the new dispatchers; training of new hires is between six and eight months.

Communications is covered 24/7/365 to maintain the safety of the citizens of Denton County as well as the Deputies, Police Officers, EMT, and Fire Fighters.

940.349.1600 127 N.WOODROW LANE SUITE 300 DENTON, TX 76205 DENTONCOUNTY.COM/ DEPARTMENTS/SHERIFF.ASPX

During the day and evening shifts, there are six dispatchers plus one supervisor, during the night shift there are four dispatchers plus one supervisor working at once answering all types of calls. When calling 911, the first question asked is, “What is the address of your emergency?” The communications officers need to make sure of the address to send the first responders to the correct location. So make sure of your address or location!

Our communications officers answer 911, Police, and Fire calls then dispatch the appropriate first responders to the location. Our communications officers are trained to help callers before first responders arrive.

We answer an average of 900 telephone calls per day, 1,000 calls for service per day, which includes officer-initiated calls. Are you looking for a career in law enforcement as a communications officer? We will be trying to fill four vacancies in 2019.

We will be offering the Woman’s Empowerment Program on February 16 and March 23, 2019. It is a free self-defense class for women. Registration is required at WEP@dentoncounty.com.

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