Lake Cities Living Magazine September 2018

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A PRAYER EVERYONE NEEDS

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What Makes

YOU HEALTHY

W

elcome to our Women’s year old self had LOL! I think an important Wellness issue. As I near question we need to ask ourselves is what another birthday and add yet wellness means to us? For me it doesn’t another year to the count, I can’t help only represent the physical as it once but realize how fragile life can be and did, but more importantly, my mental appreciate the health blessings I have. state, and the state of my In my 20s and 30s, relationships with my family I thought “Women’s “The body heals with and friends. In this issue, Wellness” represented play, the mind heals we will touch on different diets and exercise trends. with laughter and the health issues such as breast I measured my “Wellness” spirit heals with joy.” based on only exterior cancer, heart disease, diet factors. Now as I enter my and exercise, and more. But — Unknown mid-40s, I realize how little I hope as you are reading those things have to do this issue you begin to understand that with true wellness. We are bombarded true wellness is more than just medical or daily with media that leads us to believe physical but also mental. Take the time to most women would trade anything to live in the moment. Put down your phone turn back the clock and be younger, but and smell the fresh air, take a walk outside maybe it’s just me, I wouldn’t trade where I am now to go backwards. Now don’t get me wrong, I’d love to get the butt my 20

now that it’s not as hot, and really enjoy

the small moments right in front of you.

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS

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pictured above starting from the left Trey, Monica, Bailee and Bill Jr. Utter

FEATURED:

On a Dream And A Prayer

ASK THE EXPERTS 12 Fitness with Jesse James Fit 30 Organization with Cloud Nine Organizing

ARTICLES 08 Everyone Needs A Buddy 09 State Fair of Texas 10 Sheriff’s Corner with Sheriff Tracy Murphree 11 Lake Cities Senior Citizens Come Join Them 14 Inside Community

24 EDITORS PICK: Corinth Police Chief Debra Walthall Eager for Next Step

15 Inside Education 18 The Risk of SIDS 20 Foodie Friday DFW: Lewisville Old Town Market 21 Family Hearing Practice “Hear in Pink” 22 Tips to Prevent Heart Disease 26 Back 2 School Fair a Smashing Success 28 Keto Diet: The Highs and Lows 30 Adoption of the Month

THIS MONTH:

We’re focusing on women’s wellness. Look for the icon to find out about women’s health.

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EVERYONE

Buddy

by Stev e

Gamel

Needs A

Support Best Buddies Today

G

uyer High School senior Rylie McNabney has always wanted to be a part of a cause bigger

than herself. She has that with the Guyer chapter of the Best Buddies Club, but she and her classmates need help getting more people involved. up last month, McNabney, this year’s Best Buddies president, was in the recruiting campaign to spur excitement for the club, which takes students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and pairs them with those who don’t have a disability

of people don’t understand what Best

leadership sessions.

Buddies is yet.”

Guyer’s club is actually part of something

much bigger. Best Buddies International is dedicated to ending the social, physical, and economic isolation of the 200

million people who have intellectual and

developmental disabilities

Best Buddies International is the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the social, physical, and economic isolation...

to build friendships and eradicate social isolation.

The club has around 30 members, including the students with special needs.

But obviously, there’s room for more.

“This is a really fun group that changes a lot of people’s lives; I know my life certainly has changed because of it,” said McNabney, who has been a part of the club since she was a freshman. “Our 8 | LAKE CITIES LIVING

rights movement as well as taking

everyone can have a friend. But a lot

the world’s largest non-profit organization

As the 2018-19 school year was starting

middle of a massive

goal is to try and get new members so

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(IDD). Founded in 1989, Best Buddies has nearly

2,500 chapters worldwide that impact the lives of more than 1.2 million people with and without IDD.

Their mission includes

everything from creating

one-to-one friendships and integrated employment opportunities at

companies all across the world to leadership development.

Because McNabney is this year’s Guyer club president, she was invited to the

Best Buddies International Leadership

Conference in Bloomington, Indiana. It

was there that she learned innovative new ideas from global leaders in the disability

part in compelling and empowering She was excited to bring all that

knowledge back to share with this year’s movement.

“We learned how to start your own chapter, what to do, how to make

everyone feel welcome, and how to

handle certain situations,” McNabney

said. “I think that’s important because

not everyone understands what to do; it’s all about making everyone feel as

comfortable as possible and developing real friendships.”

She added, “My cousin has autism, so I’ve always had that in my life. It’s something I’ve always wanted to be a part of.”

While the students at Guyer’s Best

Buddies program are intent on growing

their own fan base, McNabney would love to see the program expand into the halls of other schools throughout the DallasFort Worth area.

“It takes a lot to start a chapter, but it

would be amazing [to see this at other schools, too].”

For more information their Facebook page (@guyerhsbestbuddies).

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SHERIFF ’S

CORNER T

with Sheriff Tracy Murphree

he Denton County Sheriff’s Office has been working closely with other agencies to keep children safe from internet predators. We recently conducted a Joint Online Solicitation Operations that resulted in 10 onsite arrest and three warrants for arrest for online solicitation of a minor. These sexual predators walk among us – five live in Denton County, and the others live in surrounding counties willing to meet our children for sex. This should infuriate us as parents.

“This operation was a huge success; I am extremely proud of all the dedicated officers that worked long hours to take these predators off the street. I want to thank all the agencies that participated in making this possible. This type of operation should open the eyes of parents

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and other citizens to the dangers that lurk on the internet. We will continue to be vigilant in our efforts to protect our most precious resource, – our kids.”

We need to be more “curious” about what our children are doing online. Make sure

that you know all passwords to the Apps

that are downloaded on every electronic device your child has access to.

The 12 Apps that every parent of a teen should know about are listed below.

1. Audio Manager 2. Calculator% 3. Vaulty

4. Snapchat

5. Burn Note 6. Line

7. Omegle 8. Tinder

9. Blendr

10. Kik Messenger 11. Yik Yak 12. Ask.fm

All these Apps are made to hide photos,

videos, messages, and other secrets from parents. Research these Apps online and see what they are really meant for. Now

that school has started check your child’s electronics frequently.

Lake Cities Senior Citizens

COME JOIN THEM EVERY TUESDAY I

by Steve Gamel

f you are a senior citizen looking to get out of the house and meet new people, eat good food, play games, and have

some great laughs, look no further than right here in your own community.

The Lake Cities Senior Citizens is a group of men and women over the age of 60 who meet every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the community center in Lake Dallas City Hall – and they’re looking for someone just like you to join in on the fun.

The group, which was started 12 years ago

by then-Mayor Tony Marino, is open to any senior citizen who lives in Lake Dallas, Hickory Creek, Corinth, and Shady Shores.

They play games like bingo and Chickenfoot Dominoes on alternating weeks. There is also a potluck lunch.

“We have about 12 people there every week, and they enjoy it,” said Digger Crofford, the group’s unofficial director and liaison to the city. “Someone had said in the past that we are too aggressive, but what they meant was, we play cut-throat [on the games]. We don’t take it easy on the newcomers.”

Crofford is one of many people, including current Lake Dallas Mayor, Michael Barnhart, who has worked tirelessly to promote the group and draw in more visitors. She joined two years ago, and in that time, she’s managed to get several area businesses to regularly donate door prizes, money for special events, and lunch sponsorships.

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Ask The Expert: Fitness

There are other reasons exercise rocks in the world of weight loss. It is the best way to ensure that the weight you drop is fat and not muscle. Also, when you exercise,

VS

your muscles tone up and grow stronger.

With more muscle, your body’s ability to shave off calories increases, making it easier to burn calories even when you’re doing nothing at all. Diet can’t do that!

Who Wins the Battle?

More than likely, you read this hoping that exercise alone would help you lose weight because you hate the idea of watching what you eat. Or maybe you’re just the opposite, and you prefer to watch your diet but absolutely loathe exercise.

Well, there’s bad news for you either way.

This battle that has been waging on for decades (okay, make that centuries) is ultimately a draw.

Y

ou want what millions of other people do—to be lean and fit. And whether you want to trim off extra

pounds so you’ll feel better, look better,

or be better prepared to tackle whatever demands come your way, you probably

want to find the most efficient way to do it.

Well, with this article, you can figure out

if you should put your emphasis on diet or exercise to get the results you want.

I present the contenders for your weightloss attention.

In the Left Corner: Diet While fad diets have tried their darndest to malign the fine name of dieting,

proper dieting continues to be a vital

way to lose weight. In fact, research has

shown that if you’re only going to do one thing in your journey to weight loss, it should be dieting.

and then reduce the number of calories you consume. If you want to lose even

more faster, you’ll even want to make sure your calories are good calories. In other

If you’re not willing to eat right and exercise, the success you see today will be gone tomorrow. Try as you might, one of these ingredients alone is not enough to

words, you can’t eat just Twinkies and Big

help you lose weight, keep it off, and have

fresh fruits and vegetables, lean protein

find that once you become serious about

Macs every day. You’ll want to go with

an overall healthy lifestyle. In fact, you will

sources, and lots and lots of water.

losing weight, you will be careful about

In the Right Corner: Exercise

put all that exercise to waste. At the same

what you eat because you don’t want to

Like diet, there have been all sorts of fad

time, you’ll push yourself harder in the

from dangerous to ridiculously funny.

even more calories and get closer to your

exercise programs that have spanned

gym because you realize you could burn

But exercise hasn’t lost its place in the

weight goal today.

race for weight loss. Why? Because savvy people realize you’ve got to hit the gym if you’re going to maximize your weight loss. The best technique for weight loss

So stop pitting diet against exercise and do both. Your good health and leaner self await!

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there. Paying attention to what you eat isn’t going to make you lose an ounce

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INSIDE COMMUNITY

FALL FESTIVAL & CAR SHOW Fall is finally here and with that comes Fall festivals. One you’re sure to love is the Lake Dallas Community Wide Fall Festival that is hosted by the Lake Dallas Church of Christ.

It will be on September 22nd from 10am-3pm and features games, vendors, a bounce house and even a car show! It’s only $5 to attend and all the proceeds go to support the church’s Mother’s Day Out program.

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS FUN RUN Break out your tennis shoes and stretch your legs because it’s time to run for a cause. There Has to Be More Ministries and Lake Cities Spirit of Christmas are

partnering up to host the Spirit of Christmas Fun Run on Saturday October 20th

from 8-10am at Sycamore Bend Park in Hickory Creek. Tickets can be purchased online at www.socrun.org. All proceeds will go to Lake Cities Spirit of Christmas

which provides Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas presents to over 400 children in the Lake Cities community.

You may have noticed the construction around I-35 near Dobbs Road, the activity is due to Millennium Place, a new urban residential living community in Corinth. The location will host Taste of Corinth on Saturday November 10th from 9am-5pm. This fall event coincides with the start of pre-leasing for the apartments. When fully completed, Millennium will be comprised of dining, retail, office and residential spaces, and will include a large green area.

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LARGEST TWU DONATION EVER TWU recently received their largest single donation in it’s history. The multi-million dollar donation comes from Mary L.A. Stanton, a Frisco businesswoman and alumni, and will be used towards the building of a residential village for 875 sophomores. The Board of Regents is expected to voted to name the east building of the village the Mary L.A. Stanton Hall, or Mary’s Hall for short.

photo courtesy of Texas Woman’s University

TASTE OF CORINTH

photo courtesy of LDISD

photo courtesy of DentonISD

INSIDE EDUCATION THE ADDAMS FAMILY @ GUYER Guyer Theatre presents The Addams Family on September 22nd at 7:30pm. Tickets are only $15 ($10 for students and staff with their valid ID badge) and will be available for purchase at the door. The Addams Family musical is based on our favorite television sitcom, bringing to life the characters many of us remember so well. The musical opens where else? The Addams Family graveyard. This is show you wont want to miss.

HOMECOMING

LDISD

HOMECOMING GAME

LCC ADOPTS NEW LDISD TEACHERS

Falcons vs Frisco Memorial Warriors Friday October 19th at 7pm

Each year new teachers are asked to create wish lists of items they would like for their classrooms. Lake Cities Chamber takes donations from community members and businesses to provide each teacher a basket filled with their wish list items at the breakfast in September. In addition, goodie bags with items from local businesses are also provided to each new teacher and paraprofessional in the district.

Pep Rally at 3pm

GUYER

HOMECOMING

“AROUND THE WORLD”

PHONES CAN WAIT School is in full swing and the Lake Dallas Police Department would like to remind you that it’s illegal to use your phone while driving. We understand that it can be hectic while driving your child to and from school however it is recommended that your phone stay in your purse or out of your line of sight so it does not distract you from the road.

Children don’t always watch where they’re going. Their lives are worth so much more than your phone.

EDUCATION FOUNDATION GALA It’s time to Save the Date for the 18th Annual Lake Cities Education Foundation Gala & Auction on Thursday November 1st at The Gateway Center at UNT. The event supports LDISD students and teachers. Rickets/table sponsorships can be purchased at www.lakecititesed.com/gala or call 940.497.5233. If you want to donate to the auction all merchandise is due by October 26th, the donor form is available online.

Pep Rally & Carnival Thursday Oct. 11th (wear your mums) Homecoming Game vs C.H. Collins Friday Oct. 12th (wear your mums) Homecoming Dance Festival of Lights Saturday Oct. 13th Tickets $20 (presale during lunch) $25 at the Door No School Friday of the Game or the Next Monday

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On a Dream &

A PRAYER

More Than Denton County’s Ford Dealer… IT’S A FAMILY

by Steve Gamel

D

o us a quick favor. The next time you call Bill Utter Ford and are put on a brief hold, pay attention to the voice on the other end of the line. That’s more than a standard automated greeting letting you know someone will be right with you – it’s the sweet and innocent voice of Bailee Utter, the granddaughter of the self-made man the dealership is named after.

“Hi, I’m Bailee Utter. Thank you for calling; we’ll be right back with you. …” the message opens. pictured above is Bill Sr. former owner of Bill Utter Ford and his son Bill Jr. when he was little.

While you likely won’t get to hear the rest of young Bailee’s greeting – most people

to interact with their customers. The late

Bill Utter Sr. and wife, Virginia, bought the franchise 62 years ago on a dream and a

prayer, and since then, Bill Utter Ford has been treating customers and employees like family better than anyone else.

aren’t left on hold long enough – it gets the point across that you are about to work with a family. In a world where quality car dealerships are practically

That’s the way it was then,

“People used to ask him, ‘So you’re in the car business?’ He would say, ‘No, I’m in the people business.’”

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Not only is hearing Bailee’s voice a unique experience, but owners Bill Utter Jr. and wife, Monica, are there almost every day

and it’s still that way today.

“It’s pretty amazing how

people still talk about my

dad,” Bill Jr. said. “He bought this franchise and went right

to work. He never wanted to

retire; he loved this so much

and really cared about people. That’s just the way it’s always been.”

Monica added, “People used to ask him,

‘So you’re in the car business?’ He would say, ‘No, I’m in the people business.’”

photos courtesy of the Utter Family

4901 South I-35 E., Denton, TX 76205 | Sales: 940.321.7400 | Service: 940.321.7510 | Parts: 940.321.7500 | www.billutterford.com

When Lake Cities Living sat down with the Utters, they didn’t talk much about their unrivaled inventory of cars and trucks.

The dealership prides itself on being Deal

Country USA, where customers can expect the best deals, service, and inventory in Texas. From finding you the most

affordable vehicles, parts, and accessories to securing the lowest financing rates, Bill Utter Ford won’t let you down.

“You could tell Bill Sr. was proud that his name would live on. There’s a lot of history here, and it starts with family. We’ve never forgotten that.”

So Bill did what he knew best: he hung

paint and body. Many of the customers

first mindset. Bill Jr. was only 14 when

dad sold them their first car.”

his hat on customer service and a familyhe started working for his father. With his new driver’s license in hand, Bill Jr.

began delivering parts for the family

dealership and went on to hold nearly

Instead, they talked lovingly of the man

every position there is to hold, from

on that legacy.

used car management, new car, and new

who started it all and how they try to carry

working in service and parts to used cars,

we have today have been with us since my Bill Jr. credited Monica for much of the

dealership’s success in recent years. She joined the dealership in 1995 and has held multiple positions, as well. She is

onsite every day. Together, they have two

children, Bailee and Trey. Incidentally, Trey

car management.

is short for Bill Utter III.

depression and is a great example of a

He eventually became the general

“To be family-owned is uncommon,”

North Texas in 1956 when Denton had a

father passed away in 2001.

customers in person and on social media,

Bill Sr. grew up during the great

self-made man. He and Virginia moved to

manager, and then the owner when his

population of roughly 20,000. They had

“When we got here, I was four years

three young children

(Bill Jr., Bob, and Barbara) and didn’t know a soul, so one can imagine

their journey was tough sledding from the very beginning.

old,” Bill Jr. said. “Dad

“...Many of the customers we have today have been with us since my dad sold them their first car.”

immediately joined all types of groups and got to know

Monica said. “I still interact with the

and that means a lot to people. It’s not just a name on a building. This is a family, and we try to make the experience special for our customers.”

as many people as he could.

Monica added, “You could tell Bill Sr. was

trained me and worked me

a lot of history here, and it starts with

That gave us our start. He

proud that his name would live on. There’s

in every department except

family. We’ve never forgotten that.”

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The

I

Risk of SIDS

magine, if you will, that you are bringing home your brand new baby from the hospital. You survived the nine months

of pregnancy, and now you’re excited to begin your life as a family. At this point,

you’re stressing about every little thing, including how often your baby cries,

how much he is sleeping, and how much he is eating.

There are also more serious things to consider, unfortunately, anything can

happen to your baby even if he seems completely healthy.

considered. Some factors are physical and have to do with the baby’s health.

If a baby is born with brain defects, low birth weight, or a respiratory infection, they are more at risk, because in these instances, the infant’s brain hasn’t been fully developed or is otherwise compromised and may not be getting the oxygen it needs to survive.

Here are a few tips you can do at home to lower the risks.

While it is essential for your baby to

With September being Baby Safety Month, it is important to bring up the terrifying

truth that all babies under the age of 12 months are at risk for SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. According to

medical journals, SIDS is also known as

“crib death” because this tragedy usually happens while an infant is sleeping in their crib.

Sadly, it is the No. 1 leading cause of death for infants.

but there are many factors to be

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Many parents feel more comfortable with their newborn baby in the same room

or area that they are staying in. While it

makes sense in the case of getting up in

the middle of the night for feedings and other things, it is highly recommended that parents not sleep in the same bed as their baby. This can help avoid him

rolling off of the bed, or in some cases,

the parent rolling on top of him. The main

thing to keep in mind is to make sure your baby can breathe and that his airway isn’t blocked in any way.

The Safe to Sleep

have supervised time on his tummy for development, he should never sleep that way. It may be tempting to place

Sadly, it [SIDS] is the No. 1 leading cause of death for infants.

his favorite stuffed animal or blanket in his crib, but it is also important to remember to keep his crib as bare as possible. Make sure there isn’t anything that could potentially strangle

As of now, the definite cause is unknown,

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by Lindsay Mears

or suffocate him (such as a large blanket or pillow).

Campaign has

helped educate and impact the lives of so many different

kinds of caregivers,

including parents and

grandparents, babysitters, and health

care providers. Doing this helps to raise

awareness and to reduce the risk of SIDS,

no matter who the caregiver is. According to their website, since the start of the

campaign, SIDS rates in the United States have decreased by almost 50 percent.

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Foodie Friday DFW: Lewisville Old Town Market

LEWISVILLE

Old Town Market

T

Family Owned Since 1977

alk to just about anyone who has been a resident of Lewisville and the surrounding areas for a while,

and I guarantee they’ll know about the

Old Town Market located off Mill Street

You may have heard of the Old Town

Market before from their Anniversary Sale

they hold each May where they sell BaconWrapped Filet Mignon for a great price. I

was able to get my hands on some myself

in Old town Lewisville. The Old Town

this year and they were INCREDIBLE!

remained in one of the two founding

filets this year, so apparently everyone

Market was opened in 1977 and has

Shawn told us they sold nearly 31,000

families ever since.

else thought they were incredible too.

Bob Knowles and Dickie Grant ran the

In addition to their amazing selection of

bought Knowles out and his family took

top-secret rub which we’d recommend

his wife, Sharon, purchased the market

to ask for the recipe but... no luck.

market from 1977 to 1989 when Grant

meats, Old Town Market is famous for their

over. Then in 2009, Bob’s son Shawn and

you put on just about anything. We tried

from the Grant family and have been

In their refrigerated section you can also

running it ever since.

find genuine Amish Roll Butter - Regular,

Shawn told us he remembers walking

Garlic Herb and a Honey Cinnamon that

Delay Middle School so that he could

But what really makes the Old Town

to the market after finishing a day a

mop up the floors. Then he joked that

all these years later, he’s still mopping up the floors!

They’ve also got some exciting news!

Within the next year, they’ll be opening a

new location in Double Oak where they’ll be able to continue serving their high-

quality and specialty products to old and new customers alike.

The Old Town Market has always

we can’t wait to try.

Market stand out from everywhere

else is their love and commitment to

their customers. Shawn said they have customers who have been customers all 41 years - and now their kids are

customers. They want to learn your name, what you like, what you don’t like. And

they want you to know that they’re going

to provide consistently great service every time you come in.

972.436.6742 www.oldtownmkt.com 301 S. Mill St., Lewisville, Texas 75057 Tues - Sat. 7:30am – 5:00pm Closed Sunday and Monday

specialized in fresh cut beef, pork and

poultry. Today the market consists of 26

feet of meat counters filled with some of the best meats you’ll find! Shawn’s goal is to sell items you can’t find at just any

grocery store. And if there’s a cut you want

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that represents one of every three cancers

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WITH

“HEAR IN PINK” E

press release by Marion Hackworth

veryone knows someone – a mother, daughter, sister, grandmother or friend - who has been diagnosed

with breast cancer, the most common

cancer in American women. That’s why,

Throughout September and October,

Oticon will donate a portion of the sales of a special edition pink Oticon Opn™

and all Opn™ hearing aids to the National Breast Cancer Coalition to fund critical

during October, National Breast Cancer

research. In 11 years of “hearing in pink,”

at Family Hearing Practice in Flower

to non-profit breast cancer organizations.

Awareness Month, Dr. Allison Liberio

Oticon has donated more than $100,000

Mound joins with leading hearing care

“The ‘Hear in Pink’ campaign allows me

manufacturer Oticon, Inc. to promote the national “Hear in Pink” campaign.

Celebrating its eleventh year in 2018, the annual campaign combines

Dr. Liberio’s commitment to hearing health with support for life-saving breast cancer research.

to continue my focus on improving the

hearing health of people in North Dallas

and at the same time, support research to

diagnosed in women.”

At the heart of this year’s “Hear in Pink” campaign is Oticon Opn™ . The small, discreet hearing aid offers advantages

that even the most sophisticated hearing

solutions of today can’t deliver – the ability to manage listening to multiple speakers in noisy environments, like restaurants or social gatherings.

Opn™ not only opens a world of sound for more people with hearing loss,

it brings additional benefits, like the

convenience of rechargeable batteries, built-in tinnitus relief sounds and the

ability to connect to the Internet. Opn™ also connects directly to iPhone® and

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end breast cancer,” said Dr. Liberio. “For

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Women’s Health Article

Tips to Prevent

HEART DISEASE

by Steve Gamel

I

f you were to ask 100 women in Denton County what they believe is the leading cause of death for their gender, most

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Hispanic women, heart disease and cancer cause roughly the same

always top of mind, and next month just so

to promote early detection screenings and breast health education by a seemingly endless supportive community.

number of deaths each year.

That second bullet item rings loud and clear. The typical symptoms of heart disease range from dull, heavy to sharp neck or jaw to pain in the upper abdomen.

both men and women.

Uncontrolled blood pressure can

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Quit smoking and limit alcohol

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Find ways to monitor and reduce your

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Make healthy food choices.

chest pain or discomfort and pain in the

But if you’re looking at hard facts, heart

Know your blood pressure. result in heart disease.

women in the United States. Among

could blame them? Breast Cancer is

Month. With that comes a year-long fight

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death for African American and white

would likely say breast cancer. And who

happens to be Breast Cancer Awareness

Heart disease is the leading cause of

consumption to one drink a day. stress levels.

Being overweight raises your risk of heart disease.

•

Maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

dizziness, fainting, and shortness of

•

Visit your doctor regularly.

Surprising, right? According to

breath, and all can be brought on by high

The Mayo Clinic suggests a diet rich in

more deadly than all forms of cancer

blood pressure.

disease is the leading cause of death for

Other symptoms to look out for include

goredforwomen.org, heart disease is combined. While one in 31 American

women dies from breast cancer each year, heart disease represents one out of every three deaths. That’s roughly one death each minute.

Here are few more sobering statistics, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: •

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Despite increases in awareness, only

54 percent of women recognize heart

cholesterol, mental stress, obesity, or high But many women don’t experience any of these signs or symptoms. In fact, women who are yoga-loving, marathon-running workout enthusiasts are just as susceptible as the woman standing next to them who is saddled with insane work hours and struggles to maintain healthy eating habits.

So if heart disease is that unpredictable,

fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can

help protect your heart. Aim to eat beans, low-fat or fat-free dairy products, lean

meats, and fish as part of a healthy diet.

As always, avoid too much salt and sugars and limit saturated and trans fats that can be found in red meat, fast food, crackers, chips, cookies, margarines, and bakery products.

Your friends at Murray Media Group want to remind you the best way to maintain

overall health is to live a healthier lifestyle,

disease as their No. 1 killer.

how do you prevent it? Here are a few tips:

be aware of what your body is trying to

Almost two-thirds of women who die

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physician. This month’s issue features

suddenly from coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms.

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Get your cholesterol checked at age 20 or earlier if your family has a history of heart disease.

tell you, and always consult with your

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

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photo courtesy of Chief Debra Walthall

Corinth Police Chief

Debra Walthall

EAGER FOR NEXT STEP

by Steve Gamel

W

hen Debra Walthall became the Corinth Police Chief in 2008, she was welcomed with

open arms by everyone in the department

and immediately felt at home. But she also admits a few people looked sideways at some of her early ideas.

“I told them I was going to open the doors to the community and

have volunteers working

alongside us. They thought I had lost my mind,”

Walthall said with a laugh.

“But once we got the ball rolling, they recognized

and realized how important it was and how it helped

the community. … We had

a rocking and rolling team.”

Her last day was on August 24. A new

chief hadn’t been named as of press time.

“It’s been a great 10 years, for sure,” said

Walthall, who added that she is stepping

away to spend more time with family. “It’s

going to be difficult to walk away from the people. It was the same when I left Allen; I had been there for 23 years, and it was

“Looking back, it makes me feel good to know we hit the mark and people appreciate us.”

from the Texas Police Chiefs Association

Best Practices Program in 2011 and 2015.

She also helped Corinth receive the

designation of 14th Safest City in Texas for several years.

One of the biggest accomplishments

hard to walk away. I won’t

that stood out in her mind was the citizen

around. But this has been a

“Our citizens embraced the concept of

be totally gone; I’ll still be

great gig for me. I’ll miss it.”

involvement.

learning about our department operations

Chief Walthall came to

and then getting to work alongside our

as an officer with the Allen

citizens,” Walthall said in an earlier press

Corinth after spending time

officers as volunteers to better serve our

Police Department and

release. “Our officers had the desire to

the Collin County Sheriff’s

Office. She’s held a variety of positions during that stretch,

She added, “Looking back, it makes me

from patrol officer to criminal investigator,

people appreciate us.”

member, and Deputy Chief.

feel good to know we hit the mark and

heights by helping achieve accreditation

narcotics investigator, SWAT team

communicate more effectively, and we

developed avenues to make that happen.”

City Manager Bob Hart weighed in on Walthall’s dedication to her post.

“Chief Walthall has been an exceptional

On August 15, the City of Corinth

Over the last 10 years in Corinth, Chief

leader for the Police Department and the

announced Chief Walthall would be

and transparency with the public through

press release. “She has implemented

other programs. She quickly put her

continue to benefit the community

tremendous leadership and took it to new

professionalism will be greatly missed.”

Community Relations Department

turning that community-first philosophy

and out-of-the-box mindset over to a new regime as she announced her retirement

after roughly 35 years in law enforcement.

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Walthall enhanced open communication

Corinth community,” he said in the same

the Citizens Police Academy and various

many programs and services that will

stamp on a department that always had

for years to come. Her leadership and

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BACK 2 SCHOOL FAIR

SMASHING SUCCESS

by There Has To Be More Ministries

T

his year we had 550 students sign up for supplies and were able to support every one of them thanks to our amazing community.

We were blessed to have Mayor Bill Heidemann from the city of Corinth, Mayor Lynn Clark from Hickory Creek, and Mayor Michael Barnhart from the city of Lake Dallas,

SPONSORS THIS YEAR:

Gold Sponsors: Gunn Nissan and Lake

Dallas Middle School Student Council, Clowers Mechanical, and Family Hearing Practice

come out to visit.

Silver Sponsor: Denton Morning Rotary

The biggest surprise was to have Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Champion Lincoln Coleman on site. He came out to spend some time with our kids and sign autographs, what a thrill for all of us.

Quick Trip, Waste Management, Mike’s Bakery,

WE WANTED TO THANK EVERYONE THAT WAS INVOLVED FOR MAKING THIS YEAR’S BACK 2 SCHOOL FAIR A SMASHING SUCCESS!

Community Partners: Walmart, Point Bank,

and Thousand Hills Church

Community Advocate: Starshine Dentistry, Cross Timbers Church, Mike’s Bakery

ONSITE SERVICES INCLUDED:

Practice, Sports Physicals by Burgess Chiropractic, Haircuts by Ogle School, Eye Screening by Walmart

OUR VENDOR LIST:

Mike’s Bakery, Starshine Dentistry, Health Services of North Texas, Scentsy, Fab N Finer/ Paparazzi, Denton County Public Health, Illuminate! Creative Arts Studio, NewDay Services, Mary Kay, Usborne, Antioch Christian Fellowship, LipSense, Thrive Life Food, Monat, Norwex, AAA, Young Living, National Dental Academy, Family Tree Program, Loretto Family Dentistry, Gunn Nissan, Point Bank, AAflac, Waste Management, Farmers Insurance, America’s Best, All Blinged Up, First Refuge Ministry, Awesome Parties and Events, LD Animal Shelter, LD Public Library, Liberation Coffee, LD Student Council, Lake Dallas Police, Hickory Creek Police, Boys & Girls Club, Legacy Boxing Gym, Corinth Police, CareNow, LDISD Library, Beatitudes Tea Room, Teneka Harris-Realtor, TWU, US Aviation, LDISD Food Nutrition, and LDISD Adult Education, DSW/ Productions Jurassic Events, Mrs. Lively’s Kitchen, and Hershey Co. 26 | LAKE CITIES LIVING

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Photography by Diane Barton and Dalles Wielenga

Hearing Screenings by Family Hearing

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Women’s Health Article

KETO

Diet The Highs and Lows

by Diana Risell

I

first heard of the Keto diet in the 1990s.

My colleague, Joe, was following it to lose weight.

He had a box of stuff that he bought at a pharmacy,

and it seemed to involve more diet pills, supplements,

and urine strips than food. Maybe he had some results,

but what I recall more vividly were his fatigue, irritability, and bad breath – which might have had more to do

with the stress of his job as CFO of a large organization.

Nevertheless, we teased him congenially about his diet that made him nasty. The Keto Diet might be all the rage right now, but it’s not new: Joe was doing it in

the mid-1990s, and it’s actually been around since the 1920s as a treatment for epilepsy.

We know a whole lot more about food and our bodies

than we did 100 years ago and even 30 years ago, and thank goodness most quality “diets” respect – and take advantage of – what we now know, such as the fact

that lower-carb diets are effective for weight loss and management, and fat doesn’t make us fat.

(That was a big ole lie from the 1970s when we were

told that fat was bad and it was taken out of everyday foods and replaced with crazy amounts of sugar and salt for flavor, at the expense of our health.)

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The fact is, most of us need more healthy

You’re in touch with the macronutrients

You sacrifice vegetables and fruits in your

diets. They help protect our organs, build

protein, carbohydrate or fat, or some

low percentage of carbohydrates. At the

and nutrients, and fight inflammation

macros you are eating is just as important

are largely carbohydrates. For the little

diet because you are focused on such a

fats – unsaturated fats in particular -- in our

you’re eating. Every food is either a

cells, provide energy, absorb vitamins

combination of these. Understanding what

macronutrient level, vegetables and fruits

to name a few reasons that fats are fab.

as how many calories you take in.

percentage of carbs, you get with the

Dramatically reducing the carbs and

significantly upping the fats are at the heart of the Keto Diet.

You’re eating more fat, especially

unsaturated fats like you find in nuts, seeds, avocados, salmon, tuna, and

First, know that ketosis is a normal

olive oil, which are universally considered necessary to good

metabolic process and is something your body does

to keep working.

When it doesn’t have enough

carbohydrates

from food for your cells to burn for

energy, it burns fat instead, and that’s

excellent news for paunchy bellies

and chunky thighs.

When it [human body] doesn’t have enough carbohydrates from food for your cells to burn for energy, it burns fat instead, and that’s excellent news for paunchy bellies and chunky thighs.

Eating to get your

body into ketosis –

even mild ketosis -- where you are using fat stores for energy is the foundation of many successful weight loss programs

because it works. (Nutritionally, it’s what I did to lose six dress sizes and half my

body fat 12 years ago). But the Keto Diet that we’re suddenly all talking about like it’s new is more than just lowering the

carbs. It’s about really low carbs (just 5%

of calories) and really high fat (a whopping 75% of calories), and that’s caused divided opinions and controversy about its longterm health effects. It’s good. It’s bad.

The jury is out.

POSITIVE SIDE EFFECTS: You’re eating real food, not taking pills or eating processed stuff your body doesn’t recognize.

You’re thinking about what you’re

eating. Mindfulness is the key to eating more healthfully.

health and longevity.

Stick to moderate

amounts of saturated fats (meat, dairy,

eggs, coconut oil)

and avoid trans fats (fast food, snacks,

processed foods).

You’re less hungry and eat less because fats are filling.

Keto Diet, try to focus on getting as many

vegetables as possible and a little fruit too.

You need plant-based fiber and nutrients.

Research which veggies and fruits are

lowest in carbohydrates so you can eat more of them.

You overeat. Know that one gram of fat has nine calories. One gram of protein or one gram of carbohydrate has only

four calories. So, up your fats on Keto but ensure you are still watching how much you are eating.

You can’t stay in ketosis. It typically takes

three to five days of following a ketogenic diet to get into ketosis. (I know I’m there

because I do experience this crazy good surge of energy. My whole body feels

You have lots of

charged and lighter. You can also test

takes about three to

drugstores.) If you follow the plan all week

energy. It typically

five days to get into ketosis, after which

you may feel a noticeable surge of energy.

Fewer refined carbs (and typically lots more water) in your diet will have you revved.

NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS: You don’t feel good the first few

days. Symptoms include fatigue and

lightheadedness. You may need to back

using ketosis urine strips available at

but lapse on the weekend with a glass of wine, you’re likely to drop out of ketosis.

Then you spend another three to five

days getting back into ketosis – until the following weekend when you enjoy that piece of birthday cake. Rinse. Repeat.

Which brings us to the most common

complaint about Keto: it’s hard. The best

eating plans are the ones you’ll follow and make a lifestyle. For many people, Keto is

off hard workouts. A sugar-free sports

a great way to lose weight and reset, but

broth will help raise the electrolytes and

too much work.

drink, pickle juice or chicken bouillon

it’s not the way they can or want to live. It’s

manage the symptoms.

Embrace Keto’s guiding principles:

You experience constipation, bad

lower carbs, higher fats, and mindfulness

symptoms are usually more associated

health. Check with your doctor to see

breath, and irritability like Joe! But these

about what you are eating for better

with high protein diets like Atkins than

if following a full Keto Diet is right for you.

with Keto. So, be sure that you are eating enough fats (and not just lowering the

carbs and upping the protein) and drink lots of water (half your body weight in ounces every day).

Here are a few tools for your Keto journey: My Ketogenic Diet Plan, Senza, 8Fit, and www.healthline.com for articles about Keto.

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Ask The Expert: Organization

DECLUTTER Your Responsibilities

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very day, I get to teach people how to eliminate the mess that creates stress. But before I was a professional organizer, I was an overscheduled, overwhelmed, slightly stressed out mom. The house was a mess even though I felt like I was always cleaning. I would forget about appointments even though I was always looking at my calendar. I was tired even though I went to bed early each night. I knew there had to be a better way.

Here are 3 things you can stop doing right now If you’re ready to begin your decluttering journey.

1. Stop multitasking. Moms tend to be talented jugglers. We always have lots of balls in the air. We are proud of this talent because we believe we are accomplishing so much more than other people who can only do one thing at a time. Guess what. It’s not true. Research suggests that multitasking is less productive.

2. Stop doing it all by yourself. Make a list of all your responsibilities. Are you surprised by how long that list is? (I was!)

At times, it’s impossible to get everything done because we expect so much of ourselves. Give yourself a break and get help.

3. Stop doing things you hate.

Obligation and guilt are not good enough reasons to do something. Of course, there are certain things you can’t avoid like paying bills or working. However, it is possible to stop over-scheduling yourself.

Intentionally declutter your responsibilities and start to watch that messy stress melt away. You may notice your home and schedule start feeling less cluttered. You may even have more energy. Don’t get hung up on all the things you think you should be doing. Start thinking about a few things you want to stop doing.

Still need help? Crystal at Cloud Nine Organizing can help you declutter, destress and simplify.

by Crystal Nerpel Cloud Nine Organizing Cloudnineorganizing.com

RESCUE ME

Adoption of the Month Hi, I’m Callie I am a 5 year old Lab/Rottweiler mix. My previous owners had to leave me behind after they moved. I’ve already been potty trained. I love kids and playing fetch! I’ve been vaccinated for rabies and distemper and I’m heartworm negative. My adoption fee is only $75.

Will you be my new family please?

Hickory Creek Animal Shelter schedule a meet and greet! 940.465.7444 photo courtesy of Hickory Creek Animal Shelter facebook

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