Lake Cities Living Magazine September 2021

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021 THE WOMEN WELLNESS & WINE ISSUE

A New LOCATION

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Contents ARTICLES 08 10 Hot Spots to Wine & Dine 10 She Supply 12 Inside Community and Education 15 Foodie Friday DFW: Wicked Bold Vegan Kitchen

20 New Budget Proposal 22 Fashion Guide 2021 24 Spirit of a Hero 27 5 Things To Try 28 Crispy Salmon with Herb Butter 30 Sheriff’s Corner with Sheriff Tracy Murphree

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Publisher of Murray Media Group, kelly@murray-media.com Publisher & Editor Scott & Kelly Murray

Administration

Women’s Health

HAS NEVER BEEN MORE

IMPORTANT

I

read somewhere recently that women are the cornerstone of a family’s overall health. Needless to say, ensuring they have access to quality healthcare can lead to improved health for children and families.

From pregnancy and childbirth to staying on top of breast cancer screenings, heart disease, osteoporosis, and even menopause, women’s health is a massive undertaking and something all of us — men included — should take very seriously.

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

“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.”

– Coco Chanel “I appreciate healthcare that gets to the root cause of our symptoms and promotes wellness, rather than the onesize-fits-all drug-based approach to treating disease. I love maintaining an optimal quality of life - naturally.”

– Suzanne Somers “You always have to remember to take of yourself, first and foremost. Because when you stop taking care of yourself, you get out of balance and you really forget how to take care of others.” – Jada Pinkett Smith “A woman is like a tea bag — you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.” – Eleanor Roosevelt “As I see it, every day you do one of two things: build health or produce disease in yourself.” – Adelle Davis

Managing Editor Jana Melton Sub-Editors Bobbi Byrne Alisha Tran

Editor & Writer Steve Gamel

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SPOTS TO

HOT

WINE

& DINE

1. 1845 Taste of Texas | 2401 Lakeside Pkwy. • Flower Mound, TX 75022 1845 Taste of Texas is the perfect spot to wine and dine. They offer wood-fired cuisine with global influences in an elegant, urban setting. While dining on their delicious array of food choices, you can also choose from their wide variety of drink options. They offer anything from wine and cocktails to liquors and beer. 1845 Taste of Texas is sure to leave you impressed.

2. Hillside Fine Grill | 3140 FM 407 • Highland Village, TX 75077 Hillside Fine Grill is the perfect spot to enjoy your evening. They offer a variety of delicious foods that will leave your tastebuds exploding with flavor. They are also home to an extensive wine selection that pairs perfectly with any meal, along with amazing handcrafted cocktails that are sure to help you unwind. Hillside Fine Grill is sure to provide a memorable experience.

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3. Shoal Creek Tavern | 1701 Shoal Creek, Ste. 100 • Highland Village, TX 75077 Shoal Creek Tavern is a great place to experience an enchanting night out. You can wine and dine inside or on their two temperature-controlled patios. They offer over 50 specialty beers on tap and specialize in craft cocktails and unique menu items. Shoal Creek Tavern is the place to be for any occasion.

4. Barley and Board | 100 W Oak St., Ste.160 • Denton, TX 76201 Set in a vintage brick building, Barley and Board offers a unique wining and dining experience. You can enjoy their New American bar fare while enjoying any of their dozens of beers on tap. Their variety of menu options are sure to be a crowd pleaser.

If you are looking for the perfect atmosphere to wine and dine, Barley and Board is the place to be.

5. Bistecca - Italian Steakhouse | 2300 Highland Village Rd. • Lewisville, TX 75077 If you are looking for a unique Italian dining experience, look no further than Bistecca.

This upscale New American steakhouse serves delicious seafood and pasta with an Italian edge. You can enjoy any of their delectable dishes with their selection of exquisite wines. Enjoy your own little slice of heaven at Bistecca.

6. Rustico Wood Fired Grill & Wine Bar | 3701 Justin Rd., Ste. 150 • Flower Mound, TX 75028 Rustico is the place to be for your ideal wine and dine experience. They offer wood-fired cuisine with global influences in a refined, yet rustic industrial setting. You can enjoy

8. Prime Farm to Table 5810 Long Prairie Rd., Ste. 200 Flower Mound, TX 75028 Prime Farm to Table is a great place to enjoy a warm and welcoming environment. They offer a daily farm-tofork fare plus a great selection of unique cocktails to chose from. You can choose to dine inside, or on their relaxing outdoor patio. Prime Farm to Table is a fun and enjoyable experience every time you go.

9. Queenie’s Steakhouse 115 E Hickory St. • Denton, TX 76201 If you’re looking for an upscale evening to wine and dine, Queenie’s Steakhouse is the place to be. This modern steakhouse offers seafood, game, and choice Texas beef. You can also choose from their selection of delicious cocktails and wine menu. Queenie’s Steakhouse is sure to leave you with an evening you won’t soon forget.

10. Old Town Wine House 119 W Main St. • Lewisville, TX 75067

their delicious selection of beverages with their house-made, wood-fired pizzas from dough made in-house. You are sure to enjoy the upbeat and lively atmosphere at Rustico Wood Fired Grill and Wine Bar. 7. Hannah’s | 111 W Mulberry St. • Denton, TX 76201 If you’re looking for the most ideal place to spend an evening wining and dining, then look no further than Hannah’s. Hannah’s sources from local farmers and ranchers to offer a unique dining experience. They are also home to an award-winning wine list. Hannah’s is a great place to enjoy amazing food and delicious wine on your next evening out. www.LiveLocalMagazines.com

Located in the heart of Old Town Lewisville, Old Town Wine House offers a fun wining and dining experience. You can choose from any of their delicious food menu items along with their extensive wine menu. If you’re looking for a cozy, warm and enjoyable evening of wining and dining, Old Town Wine House is the perfect place to be.

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DENTON COUNTY SPOTLIGHT

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by Caylie Howard | photos courtesy of Dr. Lisa Johnson

hen we think about luxury items, we think about fast cars, diamonds, name brand clothing, or even expensive bags. One thing that most likely doesn’t come to mind are feminine hygiene products. Most people would consider those products a necessity. But many women around the world know that that’s not the case.

Non-profit organization, She Supply, has made it their mission to eliminate period poverty for women once and for all.

The idea of She Supply began in August of 2016. Chairwoman of She Supply, Kathy Meyer, went on a youth choir mission trip and was introduced to the issue of period poverty. Seeing that this was an issue, Kathy got a group of women together for lunch where they discussed the notion of creating an organization to help women who were suffering from this injustice.

In September of 2016, the group applied to be a non-profit organization.

It was here that She Supply truly began to make a change in our society.

“It started with women bringing items such as pads, tampons, and panty liners to group functions,” Vice Chairwoman, Dr. Lisa Pierce Johnson said.

“Period poverty is effecting hundreds if not thousands of women in Denton County,” Lisa said. “We have 161,000 women in Denton County that live below the poverty line. The most shocking part of this is that feminine hygiene products are included as a luxury tax item. This means that women who live below the poverty line can’t use their Lonestar cards or government funds to purchase their feminine hygiene necessities, such as pads and tampons.

“Women are having to choose between food for their children and their need for feminine hygiene products.”

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“Women are having to choose between food for their children and their need for feminine hygiene products,” Lisa said.

What started as a small organization has quickly grown into something bigger than they ever imagined. “We started with three partner agencies, Pedi Place, Friends of the Family, and Salvation Army,” Lisa said. The foundation began with packing parties, where the women would take 10 feminine hygiene products and package them into little baggies and then deliver them to the partner agencies.

“In the last four years She Supply has grown beyond belief. We now work with 15 partner agencies,” Lisa said.

still deliver small packaging to the

Salvation Army because that is what that partnering agency needs for the area.

“This year we’ve already exceeded our number of donations from last year,” Lisa said.

As of the end of July, She Supply had delivered 228,705 packages to their partnering agencies.

“People are blown away when we tell

them that feminine hygiene products are considered a luxury,” Lisa said.

The luxury tax was started during the

war and was intended to create funds for the militia. What started out as

helpful has now lost its usefulness.

“No one believes that these products are a luxury,” Lisa said.

Period poverty is something that affects 1 in 4 women. And yet,

tampons and pads are some of the

least commonly donated items to homeless shelters and food banks.

“No one wants to show up to a job interview and have a fear that they’ll have an accident,” Lisa said.

“Having the resources to be able to receive feminine products creates a sense of decency and greatly impacts a woman’s confidence. We’re empowering women. We’re sisters lifting each other up.”

She Supply has gone above and beyond to create feminine hygiene equality for the women of Denton County but also our surrounding areas. What started out as a small group of women wanting to meet a need has turned into an organization that is changing the lives of our locally deprived women.

She Supply is opening the eyes of people everywhere that period poverty is a real thing and it’s time for a change.

With the growth of She Supply, the nonprofit organization now sees donations on

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“This has been an amazing journey,” Lisa said. She Supply even saw success last year during the height of COVID-19.

She Supply delivered 249,000 packages of bras, panties, and feminine hygiene products during COVID. “In the world of period poverty, we use a term called cycles funded. The amount of donations we delivered last year equaled to 45,000 cycles,” Lisa said.

a much larger scale. However, they

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INSIDE COMMUNITY

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LAKE DALLAS GHOST WALK NEW JUDGE OF COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT #1 The Denton County Commissioners has appointed Lauri Ragland to be the Judge of County Criminal Court #1. This is a dream come true for Lauri and she can’t wait to serve her community. The main duties of this position are to handle misdemeanor-level and felony-level criminal matters in Denton County. We congratulate Lauri Ragland for this amazing accomplishment! photo courtesy of Lauri Ragland

INSIDE EDUCATION

The First Annual Lake Dallas Ghost Walk will be on Saturday, October 16! There will be two walks an early walk from 7 - 9pm and a late walk from 10pm - 12am. Come learn about the dark side of Lake Dallas as you walk the streets and hear true ghostly tales. Adult tickets are $25 and children tickets are $15. To learn more and to buy tickets go to https://bit.ly/3lqZWJB.

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GUYER SENIOR SPENDS WEEK AS SENATOR Guyer High School senior Jonathan Akinniyi was chosen for the American Legion’s Boys National camp where he was able to spend a week in Washington D.C. as a senator in a mock national government. Akinniyi was one of about 100 participants who were able to go to Marymount University and take part in this national government instruction. This experience affirmed Akinniyi’s passion for politics and he would like to pursue politics in the future. photo courtesy of Denton Record-Chronicle

BEHIND THE TEAM AWARD Congratulations to the Lake Dallas High School Athletic Training Staff on being awarded the Children’s Health Andrews Institute Team Behind the Team Award! As part of this recognition, Lake Dallas High is proud to acknowledge Mackenzie Buss and Drew McKinney who have worked with the student training program to return from injury back to their sport with the Comeback Athlete Award.

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6TH ANNUAL SEE YOU AT THE STATION EVENT On Wednesday, September 22 at 8am join our community at Hickory Creek Town Hall for the 6th Annual See You At The Station event! This event is sponsored by the pastors of Antiock Christian Fellowship, Thousand Hills Church, and First Baptist Church Lake Dallas, and will include our County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell. This is an opportunity for our community to gather to pray for our police officers, firefighters, and all first responders.

THE COLONY COUPLE SAVED BY CORINTH RESIDENT Corinth resident Lamar Woodham saved The Colony residents James Hasty and Nekima Horton from drowning in Lewisville Lake. Hasty and Horton were on jet skis when clear skies quickly turned into a huge storm causing waves to reach 5 feet high. They were both flipped off their jet ski and the current pushed the jet ski away from them. After an hour and a half of wading in the water Woodham was able to find them in the middle of the lake and pulled them onto his jet ski and took them back to safety.

LDISD IN NEED OF SUBSTITUTES Lake Dallas ISD is looking for substitutes! If you or someone you know is looking for an opportunity to get involved, this is a great way. To apply go to https://bit. ly/3gP9qMT. Lake Dallas ISD is proud to offer big school opportunities with a small school atmosphere. They are continually looking for quality people to become part of their learning community.

COACH PARKER MAKES LEARNING FUN Coach Parker is making learning more interesting for the Fire Academy and EMT students. The students made fake, but realistic-looking, wounds on each other to facilitate learning through their skin and inflammation unit. This not only makes learning more fun but also helps those who are more visual learners to fully comprehend the lessons. This is for their Anatomy and Physiology portion for Allied Health class. photo courtesy of Lake Dallas ISD Facebook page

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WICKED BOLD VEGAN KITCHEN

t's all about family at Flower Mound's newest vegan establishment, Wicked BOLD Vegan Kitchen. Owners Deric and Brooklynn Cahill named the restaurant after their family members - Brooklynn, Ophelia, Landon, & Deric. And they began their vegan journey after they learned their daughter couldn't eat animal products like cheese and eggs.

Back in Florida, they started out with making vegan chocolate out of their apartment. And when they moved here to DFW, they decided to expand their chocolate business and also open up a vegan restaurant where they can share some of their favorite vegan products and recipes with the community.

Their guacamole flight, which comes

We were able to sample quite a few things from their kitchen menu, including:

cheese topped with lettuce, onions,

with three types of guacamole —

including a chocolate guacamole.

Yes, you read that right. And yes, it is surprisingly delicious!

We also tried their popular Italian

Sandwich made with vegan pastrami, capicola, pepperoni, and American

tomatoes, and spices. You'll be surprised how much this tastes like a meat-lover’s Italian sandwich!

We also got to sample one of their new

bowls - the Texasmexus made with black

In addition to being a vegan kitchen, Wicked BOLD is also a sober bar, getting creative mixing up cocktails without the alcohol. Some of the mocktails you can try at their bar include a Smoked Rosemary Palo, a Cucumber Fizz, and a Chocolate Whiskey.

It was fun to see so many people coming in to experience Wicked BOLD for the first time while we were there, and we can't wait to see their continued success here in our community. So, whether you are an experienced vegan or you're just curious what eating vegan looks like, we'd love for you to head to Wicked BOLD soon to meet Brooklynn and Deric and their family.

Our moods were instantly lifted by walking into their restaurant and talking with them, and we know that yours will be too!

beans, avocado, tomato, basil, sprouts and served with a side of salsa, tortilla strips, and jalapeños.

Then to top it all off, we finished up with

their famous tabletop S'mores complete with some of their own signature

chocolate and a tabletop fire pit so you can roast those marshmallows to perfection.

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A New LOCATION

by Steve Gamel | photography by Your Candid Memories (YourCandidMemories.com)

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evin Lively still feels like he hit the jackpot when he opened Mrs. Lively’s Cajun Konnection three years ago in Lake Dallas. Not only could he honor his late grandmother, Edith Lively, and mother, Judy, for teaching him the ways of southern cuisine, but his bayou-inspired menu gave this fishing community the Cajun kick it desperately needed.

...New Orleans and Mardi Gras-inspired decor that makes you feel like you’ve been transported to the heart of the bayou...

So what can you give such a wildly popular restaurant that seemingly has everything it needs?

How about more visibility, easier access and triple the seating room.

That’s exactly what Mrs. Lively’s has now that it has moved from Lake Dallas to nearby 1400 N. Corinth St. in Corinth.

The new 3,850 square-foot location opened on August 10 across the street from NCTC. It boasts triple the seating capacity compared to the original location and a revamped look that includes live entertainment, both inside and on the outdoor patio, a bar, New Orleans and Mardi Gras-inspired decor that makes you feel like you’ve been transported to the heart of the bayou, and an expanded menu with items that’ll make your tastebuds do cartwheels in your mouth.

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piano to add a snapshot into Louisiana’s nightlife.

And the best part? The original location isn’t going away. While closed for the time being, Kevin plans to reopen the Lake Dallas spot under the new name, Mrs. Lively’s Catfish Whole.

That means there are TWO Mrs. Lively’s restaurants in the Lake Cities.

“From the moment I shared that I had the keys to this new place two and a half months ago, our social media has been blowing up,” Kevin said. “We have people telling us, ‘You’re so close to our house now.’ Had it not been for Lake Dallas, there’s no way we would have had the opportunity to do what we’re doing.

But now we have more exposure.”

It’s hard to argue against the fact that Mrs. Lively’s has been a hidden gem for far too long. To get to the original location, patrons needed to exit the highway and travel all the way down Hundley Drive through the neighborhoods as if they were going to Willow Grove Park or the marina. If you didn’t know Mrs. Lively’s was back there, you’d miss it.

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Granted, Kevin’s amazing menu was reason enough to help people find his restaurant, but that didn’t change the fact that one of the more common statements besides, “This food is delicious,” was “We had no idea you were here. How long have you been here?”

He won’t have that problem with the new location, as it is right off I-35 centrally located for existing and new customers.

“The amount of exposure is going to be tremendous,” he said.

And the food is still out of this world.

Mrs. Lively’s is a full-tilt taste of the bayou Louisiana kitchen with an amazing variety of made-from-scratch Cajun meals that will satisfy any pallet. Every dish, whether it be their gumbo, crawfish, alligator ball basket, blackened fish, or boiled shrimp, SEPTEMBER 2021 | LAKE CITIES LIVING | 17

is prepared daily with fresh ingredients and cooked with only the finest signature spices.

And let’s not forget about their mouthwatering desserts like pecan cobbler, buttermilk pie, and bread pudding.

Kevin only cooks up the best because that’s what Edith and Judy taught him from the time he was three years old.

It was at that tender age that young Kevin would stand eagerly in a straightback chair in front of the stove in his grandmother’s modest Louisiana kitchen and help her cook several of her many famous Cajun recipes.

They’d do everything from fry eggs and prepare out-of-this-world gumbo, shrimp, and jambalaya to bake homemade biscuits and desserts. The smells and soulful flavors from that kitchen are still strong in Kevin’s mind and heart today.

“They had the big bowls – you’d sift the flour, work the dough, and pinch the biscuits off. I remember doing all of that.”

...there’s even a grand piano to add a snapshot into Louisiana’s nightlife.

Just hearing Kevin talk proves how much cooking and owning his own restaurant in a way that honors his family upbringing means to him. His goal is simply to offer a welcoming place where a family can come in and get a good meal, friends can enjoy each other’s company, and couples can dress up and come for a date night.

“People travel from everywhere just to eat with us. That means a lot to me,” he said.

Check out Mrs. Lively’s Cajun Konnection at their new location in Corinth and see what they’re cooking up!

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NEW BUDGET

PROPOSAL

by Denton County Judge Andy Eads photo courtesy of Judge Andy Eads

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enton County’s Fiscal Year 2021-2022 proposed budget earmarks an estimated $12 million for public and mental health, road maintenance and improvements, new district and probate courts, cybersecurity measures, law enforcement, and emergency preparedness among other elements to meet the challenges of a growing population, an ongoing pandemic, and to build continuity of services to the public.

is included along with increased

funding for public health and MHMR. • Increasing the road project planning in the Permanent Improvement

Fund by $2 million and doubling

We designed this budget with you in

reclassified. A new Human Trafficking

the amount to pay for roads. An

on roads, mental health, and our law

growing issue in the Dallas-Fort

on capital equipment for roads, and

mind. We believe it is important to focus enforcement and judicial system while at the same time ensuring continuity of services to the public by supporting employees.

Unit will be created to target a

estimated $1 million will be spent

Worth region.

$852,250 is projected for surface

• Opening two additional courts in

fiscal year 2021-2022, including the

treatment, flex base, lumber, fencing, culvert repairs, and more.

481st District Court and the Probate

We continue to consider “out of the box”

many challenges. But as our population

estimated at $1.2 million. The courts

maintaining a conservative view on new

forward to prepare for the future.

county growth escalates.

departments, eliminating some positions

During this past year, all of us have faced

Court 2. Total costs for both courts are

ideas for increasing services to you while

nears the 1 million mark, we must look

will handle increased demand as

positions. We have reorganized several

SOME HIGHLIGHTS IN OUR 2021-

• Allocating approximately $1 million

2022 PROPOSED BUDGET INCLUDE: • Reclassifying a number of positions in law enforcement to better retain existing talent and experience in a highly competitive market. An

additional eight positions will be added with 271 positions being

for additional staffing in public health

while creating new positions better

targeted to delivering needed services.

including a Disease Intervention

The county’s main source of revenue is

three Assistant Program Coordinators.

from municipalities, which also receive

to help postpartum depression

of $0.233086 still falls well below all, but

Specialist, Registered Nurse, and

from property taxes, which is different

A new mental health services program

sales tax revenues. The proposed tax rate

patients who are eligible for the

one of the top 15 most populated Texas

Family Planning Grant resources

counties in terms of the county tax rate.

CONNECT WITH US

If you have any questions or comments, please let me hear from you.

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Denton County, with an estimated

counties had significantly less population,

second lowest in the county tax rate

rate of $0.128844 to Reagan County with

population of 933,220, ranks as the

category and is the lowest in the countywide rate. County-wide rates include

additional tax rates for such districts as

hospitals, community college, and flood

control and port authority – none of which exist in Denton County.

According to the Texas Comptroller’s

website, Denton County’s tax rate in fiscal year 2021 was the sixth lowest among

254 counties. Four of the remaining five

ranging from Midland County with a tax a tax rate of $0.220020.

of the annual amount paid by property owners.

The Court will hold a public hearing

on the proposed tax rate at 10 a.m. on

For example, using the proposed tax

Tuesday, Sept. 14. Another public hearing

Denton County home value of $359,651, a

21, with a final vote on both the proposed

owe 10 percent of their overall annual

that date.

rate of $0.233086 and the average 2021

is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept.

resident living in the City of Denton would

tax rate and the proposed budget on

property taxes to Denton County. The

We are committed to ensuring the best

Denton Independent School District tax

rate accounts for 64 percent, while the City of Denton tax rate accounts for 26 percent

use of your tax dollars and continue to

look at cost-saving measures to keep tax rates as low as possible.

DURING THIS PAST YEAR, ALL OF US HAVE FACED MANY CHALLENGES. BUT AS OUR POPULATION NEARS THE 1 MILLION MARK, WE MUST LOOK FORWARD TO PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE.

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FASHION GUIDE 2021 photos courtesy of each respective business

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BRIESLY’S BOUTIQUE

817.581.2743 brieslysboutique.com 2451 Lakeside Pkwy., Ste. 160 Flower Mound, TX 75022 Briesly’s Boutique is a contemporary clothing store established in 2011.

While we are always evolving and bring new brands in we have carried some brands since the beginning. We have a great selection of trendy fashion jewelry as well as designer pieces. Come by to shop with us, meet the team and be sure to follow us on social media! Keep it local, Shop Briesly’s Boutique. The model is wearing our Joanna Dress in Rich Toffee, the most fabulous stain halter dress.

Saturday, October 9th come celebrate 10 years in business.

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MADIJAKS

MAINSTREAM BOUTIQUE

MEGAN’S LIFESTYLE BOUTIQUE

817.965.0648 400 S Oak St., Ste. 110 Roanoke, TX 76262

972.539.4800 5801 Long Prairie Rd., Ste 810 Flower Mound,Texas 75028

972.899.4060 Located in The Shops at Highland Village 4081 Waller Crk., Ste.16 Highland Village, TX. 75028

MadiJaks is a women’s clothing and gift boutique conveniently located in Downtown Roanoke.

Welcome to Fall! Such a great season for cozy sweaters, basics for layering and fabulous denim! Pops of rich colors are such a great addition to your fall wardrobe. Accessorizing is everything!

Our beautiful model is wearing our fabulous Mac and Me denim which is our exclusive brand. Not only do they look amazing they have a hidden elastic band which makes them oh so comfy! Win win!

Pairing perfectly with the denim is the cutest oatmeal denim jacket with that pop of color in the cute cami underneath. Top off the look with this incredible hat and stackable bracelets and you are ready to hit the town! Come see us the mother/ daughter team, Susan and Maddie, for all your fashion needs.

We offer a collection of unique, affordable, and on-trend items that are handpicked with our customers in mind. We strive to bring our customers captivating, fashionable pieces that encourage them to live with confidence.

Pictured is our bestselling Howdy Jacket, this piece sold out within 4 hours of us putting it on the floor, but don’t worry our re stock is coming in soon!

Our Howdy Jacket is the perfect piece to add to your fall wardrobe.

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The transition into fall is here… Megan’s Lifestyle Boutique can help revamp your closet with classic and timeless pieces for all seasons. Change out of your easy pants and into this effortless, sweeping cut Daphne Skirt. We love this style with an easy tank and boots. Skirts can also be paired back with flat sandals or heels to match any occasion. Texas weather may still be hot, but this outfit will get you in the fall mood while still feeling cool. Megan’s, located in The Shops at Highland Village. Come see us!

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Of A

HERO

by Steve Gamel | photos courtesy of Tancy Turner

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or perhaps the first and only time in his life, Rick Turner didn’t know what to do.

A military hero and Purple Heart recipient who served in Panama and Iraq between 1989 and 1993, Turner sat stunned as he read a 2012 newspaper article about a young 82nd Airborne Paratrooper named Travis Mills. Staff Sergeant Mills was defending his country when he unknowingly set his rucksack down on an improvised explosive device (IED).

The bomb went off, and Travis lost all four limbs. As Turner continued to read, tears welled up in his eyes. Then came devastation, anger, and confusion.

“I didn’t know how to react or what to do. I was ready to just give this kid my paycheck,” said Turner, who was a journeyman electrician at the time.

“I just wanted to help.”

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Turner and his wife, Tancy, quickly found a solution. And over the past nine years, their once small initiative has quickly become a well-oiled machine known as Spirit of a Hero. The 501(c)3’s mission is to provide financial, moral, and community support to veterans of the United States armed forces. To date, they’ve raised thousands of dollars through motorcycle rides and charitable galas for veterans and their families and also helped remodel homes to make them handicap accessible.

Their first year in 2012 saw them raise 31,805 dollars for Travis Mills, courtesy of a motorcycle ride that featured over 1,800 bikers and stretched from Dallas to the Lake Cities. Since then, they’ve helped www.LiveLocalMagazines.com

seven more veterans (SGT Jordan Folmar, Army; SSGT Marcus Burleson, Marines; SSGT Omar Milan, Marines; SGT Adam Mayo, Marines; Cpl Brian Aft, Marines; SGT Stephen Jackel, Army; and Navy Seal Dan Licardo).

The 2021 recipient is Marine Corps SGT Michael Carnell. The 10th Annual Motorcycle Ride & Benefit Concert for SGT Carnell is slated for October 16.

The ride will start at Strokers in Dallas at 11 a.m. and end at American Eagle Harley-Davidson in Corinth later that day. The cost is $35 per bike.

Clearly, the Turner’s small idea has come a long way.

“I remember Tancy coming up to me and saying, ‘I have a great idea about a motorcycle ride,’” Turner said of the first

“I didn’t know how to react or what to do.

I was ready to just give this kid my paycheck,” said Turner...

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few days after reading about SSGT Mills in 2012. “It was a great idea, and I just knew for sure that I could get 100 motorcycles together and pitch a story to raise a lot of money for him. Literally, every door I pushed on came open for us.”

ballooned to 1,800 and thousands of

The Lewisville Fire Department chipped in by offering to have ladder trucks at the first ride. There was another offer to have a Huey escort, and, of course, his plan to have at least 100 cycles show up

to help Travis.’ But he said, ‘You’re not

dollars raised.

“Mayor [Maher] Maso, who was the

Mayor of Frisco at the time, asked me what was next. And, of course, I was

thinking, ‘That was it. We raised money done.’ He asked us to pursue a non-profit,

rate for veterans is 22 a day — a staggering figure more people should be aware of.

Turner said Spirit of a Hero is a big ball of

The Turners plan to name their future facility, At Ease, making it a safe and friendly place for veterans to receive quality treatment through programs, procedures, and licensed clinicians.

There would also be activities for a veteran’s family.

and it’s just taken off.”

positive energy that continues to roll in the

right direction. Ultimately, the Turner’s next step is to create a full-scope retreat facility

to offer treatment and support for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Once leaving the armed forces, millions of

veterans struggle to adapt to civilian life.

They may have difficulty establishing

trust, or they may experience feelings

of guilt, shame, remorse, and disinterest in previously enjoyable activities. They RICK, TRAVIS MILLS & TANCY TURNER

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genuinely find it hard to feel happy, and that depression often leads so many to

take their own lives. The average suicide

“I’m just an idea guy, but I know there’s nothing like that around here — and yet, we have this huge veteran presence in our community. We want to get that created.”

If you’d like to learn more about Spirit of a Hero, visit spiritofahero.org.

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Things 5TO TRY AUTUMN AT THE ARBORETUM 8525 Garland Rd. | Dallas, TX Autumn at the Arboretum is one of DFW’s favorite fall traditions! From September 18 through October 31 go and see the 90,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash throughout the garden. This year there will be a new pumpkin village location behind Jonsson Color Garden!

THE FLOWER MOUND PUMPKIN PATCH 5100 Cross Timbers Rd. | Flower Mound, TX Join the fun this fall at The Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch! They are open from October 3 through October 31 from 9am to 7pm. Here you will find hundreds of pumpkins for you to choose from, cornstalks, hay bales, baked goods, and an array of refreshments. And all activities are free!

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TEAM FAMILY FARMS 1042 W Sherman Dr. | Aubrey, TX Team Family Farms will be hosting their 6th Annual Pumpkin Patch Festival from September 25 through November 7.

There will be barrel train rides, feeding farm animals, slides and swings, human hamster wheels, a hay maze, a giant tube slide, and of course, pumpkins! Hours are from 10am to 7pm.

HALL’S PUMPKIN FARM & CORN MAZE 3420 Hall Johnson Rd. | Grapevine, TX

PRESTON TRAIL FARMS 15102 TX-289 | Gunter, TX

Starting October 1 head over to Hall’s Pumpkin Farm to find pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, gourds, hay bales, and corn stalks galore! Get lost in their corn maze if you’re up for the challenge. The corn maze is two acres of towering corn stalks, some standing up to 9 feet tall.

On top of a pumpkin patch, Preston Trail Farms offers hayrides, a hay maze, a petting farm for a taste of the country life, a general store, a gift shop, and a cafe!

Their Big Orange Pumpkin Farm will be from September 18 through November 21 from 8am - 8pm.

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HERB BUTTER

WITH

TIME-SAVING TIP: PREP THE GARLIC, ZUCCHINI, YELLOW SQUASH, AND TOMATOES WHILE THE SALMON COOKS.

CRISPY SALMON COOK TIME FOR THE SALMON WILL DEPEND ON INTERNAL STARTING TEMPERATURE AND THE THICKNESS OF THE FILLETS. FOR BEST RESULTS, REMOVE THE FILLETS (AND THE BUTTER) FROM THE REFRIGERATOR 15-20 MINUTES BEFORE COOKING. THE FILLETS SHOULD FLAKE EASILY WITH A FORK WHEN READY.

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES | COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES | SERVES: 4

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DIRECTIONS 1. Add 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, oregano, thyme, and half the garlic powder to a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.

2. Add one tablespoon olive oil and the remaining butter to a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Pat the salmon fillets with paper towels and add to the hot skillet skin side down. Sprinkle with the remaining garlic powder and season with salt and black pepper, as desired.

3. Cook until the salmon skin is nicely browned and crispy, approximately 4-5 minutes.

Carefully turn the fillets and cook on the remaining side for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is golden brown and cooked through.

4. Remove from heat and transfer the salmon to a platter. Add remaining olive oil to the skillet and set over medium heat. Add garlic, zucchini, yellow squash, and

tomatoes. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and nicely browned, approximately 4-5 minutes.

5. Return the salmon to the skillet and top each fillet with some of the herb butter and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS: 6 T. unsalted butter, divided and room temperature ½ t. dried oregano ½ t. dried thyme 1 t. garlic powder, divided 2 T. extra virgin olive oil, divided 4 4-oz. wild-caught salmon fillets, skin on Sea salt and black pepper, to taste 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small zucchini (or ½ large), sliced thin and cut into half rounds 1 small yellow squash (or ½ large), sliced thin and cut into half rounds 1 c. cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1 large lemon, cut into wedges for squeezing 2 T. fresh parsley, chopped

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SHERIFF’S W I T H

S H E R I F F

T R A C Y

Women’s Empowerment

PROGRAM

T

he Denton County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce that our Women’s Empowerment Program is back! This is not like any other self-defense class offered. Women will learn powerful self-defense skills directly from law enforcement. This class is free and geared to empower both your mind and body by learning how to avoid a dangerous situation, recognize danger, and how to defend yourself. Registration for the October 23, 2021 class is open. Registration is required by email at WEP@dentoncounty.gov. Interested women should email and submit full name along with contact information. Anyone 15 years and older may attend.

M U R P H R E E

WE ARE HIRING If you are interested in a career in Law Enforcement, join our family and be a part of a great organization.

Detention Officer I positions start at $38,752.00 per year. Visit our website to apply. www.governmentjobs.com/ careers/dentoncounty

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