Lake Cities Living Magazine October 2016

OCTOBER 2016

Corinth - Hickory Creek - Shady Shores - Lake Dallas

What Every

WOMAN

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“This is a new process and we’re very excited about it,” said Lake Cities Education Foundation Board President Don Glockel.

“But you can’t remotely bid on live auction items the night of the gala, you have to be there.”

The Lake Dallas High School Jazz Band will take the stage at 6pm as the silent auction begins and gala attendees come to browse the raffle and auction items. A plated dinner is served at 7pm and the fun continues throughout the night.

One of the best ways to get involved, according to Don Glockel, is to sponsor a table. For a tax

by Susan Neuhalfen deductible donation, the table will have a tent sign with your company name (or just your name for those sponsoring as individuals) and ark your calendars for the most unforgettable night of the year in the Lake Cities. The Lake Cities then you may give tickets to 8-10 employees Education Foundation’s 16th Annual Gala will be held at Ashton Gardens in Corinth on Thursday, or friends and make a great night of it. Table November 10, starting at 6:00 p.m. sponsorship may be secured by going online to There are many things that set this event The auction has always been legendary with www.lakecitiesed.com/gala.

If you or your company is interested in apart from others, the most important being that items ranging from hover boards to drones to donating items for the silent and live auctions, the money goes directly to fund scholarships flat screen TVs and jewelry up for bid. However, LCEF will send one of their volunteers to for students at Lake Dallas High School this year, once gala attendees have registered for and innovative grants for teachers. Last year the event, they can view all of the items that will pick up any items you or your company wish 19 scholarships were awarded ranging from be available in both the live and silent auction to donate. In addition, you can get your name $11,000 to $500, benefiting on their mobile devices in or company featured in the evening’s program This year, once gala the graduating seniors at Lake advance. They may begin by making a tax deductible donation prior to Dallas High School. attendees have registered bidding as early as November November 7, 2016. This may be done online at “Many of the same 7 when the items come www.lakecitiesed.com/gala as well. for the event, they can view “We only have two major fundraising events people come back every year online. This gives them two all of the items that will be advantages: first, they may per year, the gala and the golf tournament,” because it’s such fun. It’s a very popular social event in available in both the live and decide what items are of said Glockel. “These are essential for us. We are our community,” said Karla interest and begin bidding; honored to be stewards of the generosity of the silent auction on their mobile and second, they may keep people who attend these events.”

Landrum, Executive Director.

Individual tickets for the gala are $65 and “We are also fortunate to track of the items of interest devices in advance. have a lot of teachers and during the event without corporate table sponsorships are available for other school district employees at LDISD who having to constantly visit the auction tables. $800 per table. Tickets can be purchased at Daisy volunteer to help because they are so supportive Only those in attendance at the gala may bid on Cleaners locations in Lake Dallas or Corinth, of what we do.” live auction items the day of the gala. However, at Northstar Bank’s Lake Dallas branch, the Something new to this year’s event is the bidders may bid on silent auction items remotely Lake Dallas ISD Central Services office or by calling 940.497.5233. addition of Dean McCurry as the live auctioneer. throughout the night of the gala.

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TEAMS UP

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for FREE Animal Vaccines

by Susan Neuhalfen

uffines Subaru is partnering with the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) to provide free microchips and vaccines for pet owners who come in for a test drive. This is part of a nationwide initiative promoted by Subaru, however, Huffines Subaru is taking it a step further.

“For every free microchip and vaccine that TCAP provides, we’re going to match it,” said Anthony Reich, General Manager of Huffines Subaru. “So we’ll be able to give away almost 100 of them.”

According to Jessica Smith, the Director of Clinic Operations for TCAP, they will be sending emails to their current clients inviting them to come into Huffines Subaru for a test drive. After the test drive, the customer will receive a coupon good for vaccines and microchip to bring in for redemption on December 10.

Those also interested in taking advantage of this offer may come into the dealership

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after November 10th and take a test drive to

receive their coupon. Bear in mind, this is only while supplies and with a limited amount of coupons available, it’s best come in sooner rather than later.

ASPCA is partnering with Subaru dealerships

across the nation for this initiative. TCAP

applied for a grant, as did many others, but in addition to receiving a grant, received an equal amount of money from Huffines in order to double their efforts.

“TCAP is ecstatic to work with Huffines

Subaru of Corinth again,” said Smith. This time

we’re putting the grant money towards low cost vaccines and microchipping.”

Smith said that when Anthony Huffines visited their Denton location with his dogs, Izzy and Penny, for low cost vaccinations, he reached out to them about the Subaru Share The Love Event. Subaru, along with Anthony’s team at Huffines Subaru, donated $25,000 to help TCAP provide low cost spays and neuters. Then Anthony said that they would generously match the grant so that they would be able to double the amount of free services, this time going to low cost vaccines and microchipping.

Vaccinating your pet has long been considered one of the easiest ways to help him live a long, healthy life. Microchipping is important as one in three pets will become lost at some point during their life. Microchipping substantially increases the likelihood of a pet returning home by offering secure, reliable, unique and permanent identification.

The pet owners in possession of coupons must bring their furry friends into Huffines Subaru on December 10 from 10am until 12 noon for their free microchip and vaccines.

TCAP will be set up to take care of the animals during that time. Huffines Subaru is located on 5150 S. I-35E in Denton.

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Lake Cities Community Events

Contents Table of

Featured Stories and News

Fall Festival Corinth Pumpkin Palooza October 22nd at 10am

CorinthPumpkinPalooza.com

LDISD School Can Drive Ends November 18th

LDISD Thanksgiving Break November 21st - 25th

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LC Education Foundation

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Huffines Subaru Teams Up

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Makeover of the Month

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NCTC Schedule

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Inside Education

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Learn “How to Downsize & Declutter” Workshop

October 26th at 2:30pm at the Good Samaritan Society in Denton. (For more information email gdickey@ good-sam.com)

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Pg 16 On the cover starting from the left is Dr. Caren Reaves, Dr. Rachel Osborn, Dr. Joseph Valenti, Dr. Amy Lungren, Dr. Monica Popov and Dr. Laura Finger

Photos from Lake Cities

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Back the Blue

What Every Woman Needs

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Volleyball Lady Falcons

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Texas Tops State Recruiting

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Art Imitating a Happy Life

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Inside Community

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Leveraging Your Childs Strengths

Ask the Expert 07

From Your Editor

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Nutrition

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Gardening

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Legal

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Fitness

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Empowering Women

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Real Estate

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Sidelines

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Dental

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Healthy Living

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CTOBER

Bittersweet October. The mellow, messy, leaf-kicking, perfect pause between the opposing miseries of Carol Bishop Hipps summer and winter.

A Message from the Community Editor

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ctober is generally considered for research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment the beginning of fall and very and cure. In this October issue, we are proud often is everyone’s favorite to feature an outstanding group of doctors that time of year. Everything from are committed to bringing excellent care to area the fresh dew on the grass, to woman all year round. Their progressive and the sweet smell and crispness in the air, crackling innovative approach to women’s health is adding great value to women in bonfires and weekend football. our area. We offer our love We get to enjoy the perfect and support to women hue of orange and red in the and their families who are leaves, bright orange pumpkins currently going through and vibrant yellow and purple diagnosis, treatment while flowers decorating our homes. seeking a cure. While With this exciting season many of us have walked upon us, we get to celebrate through this disease with a and enjoy so many wonderful loved one, those of us who fall festivities in our Lake have not are committed to Cities community. Many of stand alongside and share us recently enjoyed the Lake compassion and care to Cities Spirit of Christmas 25th Meredith McNair, Community Relations and those who are enduring Annual Fun Run at Sycamore Advertising Consultant this challenging battle.

Bend Park. The lovely lake Lake Cities Living Let’s all enjoy the scene was perfect for the meredith@murray-media.com beginning of this participants and volunteers 817.291.7582 delightful season known to enjoy, as we supported this as autumn. Remember grand Lake Cities tradition to shop and dine with our local Lake Cities known as “Lake Cities Spirit of Christmas”.

Our cities have fun events scheduled for businesses, so that we can all enjoy and sustain everyone such as, Corinth’s 1st Annual Pumpkin the strength of our great community.

Palooza and Hickory Creek’s Halloween Festival. Lake Dallas is hosting Trunk or Treat on Main Street on October 31st and much more community fun in store!

As many of us know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month which is designed to increase Don’t forget to vote on November 8th! our awareness of this disease and raise money

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Nutrition

Annette, Dear

I want my family to eat healthy but I am on a budget. Is it true that to eat healthy you have to spend more?

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t is a myth that to eat healthy you have to spend more money. In the long run not eating healthy has a higher price as medications and health care are very expensive. Here are ten ways to eat healthy and save money:

MAKE YOUR OWN SPARKLING WATER Substitute soda drinks for sparking water

with lemon.

EAT BEANS

Proteins are the most expensive part of a meal.

Beans are cheap, delicious, and versatile.

ONE DISH MEALS

One dish meals such as stews, stir-fries and casseroles use smaller amounts of protein like chicken to

feed a family. Check out www.eatingwell.com for great recipes.

SLOW COOKER BREAKFASTS Oatmeal and grains such as quinoa can make for

a great breakfast. Cook the grains in a slow cooker

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overnight. Create a condiment bar for kids to add their own. Check out http://www.delish.com for great recipe ideas.

Block a time on your calendar each week to do

a little meal planning and cooking for the week. To

eat healthier and cheaper you have to cook a little more at home.

CHECK OUT HEALTHY ITEMS AT BIG BOX STORES Take a day to browse places like Costco for

frozen organic chicken, bulk nuts, frozen organic vegetables and berries.

HAVE AN EGG NIGHT. Who does not like eggs? Eggs are an amazing

source of protein at a good price. Scramble up a large plate of eggs with small bowls of toppings for everyone to add themselves.

HARA HACHI BU This is a 2,500-year-old practice in Asia. It means

EAT SMALL FISH Eat tins of sardines, oysters, kippers and the like.

For many this might be an acquired taste but I love them. Check out my favorite recipe for small fish like sardines.

MEAL PLANNING

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to only eat until you are 80% full!! Many of us can

make the weeks’ groceries go further by simply consuming a little less which is great for overall

health. So buy healthy food and enjoy in proper quantities.

recipe-box/good-mood-sardines CUT OUT THE SUGARY SNACKS

If you cut out sugar snacks and baked things you will not only save a lot of money but gain a lot in the health bank.

Sincerely yours, Annette Doody, Savory Bistro Owner & Wellness Coach

BLUE BACK THE

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Lake Cities Back the Blue.

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Gardening

October Air AND Here Comes That

by PJ Kratohvil of Complete Solutions completesolutionsdfw.com

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color! Very exiting time of year to be in the business.

October is one of the most critical months when it comes to the exterior and landscape maintenance around your home. Here are a few things to contract out or add to your “To-do” list over the next few weeks: EXTERIOR: • Ensure Windows and doors are properly sealed. Restricting unwanted airflow will keep things comfortable inside and help reduce any unwanted guests.

• All exposed wood surfaces are painted or sealed to ensure as the cold weather and rain moves in and out, things are protected and less effected by weather.

• Check out your roof to make sure no shingles have come off during our last round of summer storms and that the gutters are clean and free of debris.

LANDSCAPES: • Cutback and prune this year’s growth. This will not only help to keep your beds organized but also promote new growth come spring.

• Remove, cultivate, fertilize and add new 2” layer of mulch. We lean towards a shredded mulch vs. bark or large cut. It will hold the best, not float, and as it breaks down to offer a great weed / moisture barrier (ensure the mulch is kept below the brick line so you don’t chance having rainwater get in the weep holes during a rain event).

• Oct. thru Dec. is a great time to plant larger shrubs and trees. Allowing them to start rooting over the winter months will make the heat of summer a lot less hazardous to their health.

• Go ahead as things cool off and cut back on the irrigation. Watering a couple of times a week and ensuring your rain sensor is operating effectively should be sufficient and help your monthly spending.

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photos courtesy of PJ Kratohvil

alking the kids to the park, grabbing dinner on the patio, everything is more enjoyable when the weather is right. For us patio season is in full swing, our Landscape crews are starting to get booked out and the maintenance guys are hard at work getting beds cleaned out in preparation for fall

Insurance Companies CAN BITE ME

Legal If the dog owner has homeowner’s insurance, it’s covered. Dog bites can be horrific. They can disfigure people and damage muscle tissue. I’ve seen them damage eyes, faces and ears. Dogs are good at what they do, man.

They’re all in. They don’t know. But it doesn’t make your injuries any less traumatic or painful.

You’re a good neighbor.

You’d rather not sue anyone, much less your neighbor.

by Rocky Haire

To contact Haire Law Firm for your free case evaluation, call 972.394.3000 or visit www.hrj-law.com

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here’s been a lot of dog bites lately: joggers, people taking care of the neighbor’s Russian wolfhound; a kid running across someone’s yard who’s rehabbing an abused pit bull; even an otherwise friendly Lab going ballistic for no reason.

But you’ve got a $5,000 deductible or maybe no health insurance at all.

It doesn’t matter. It’s not your neighbor who’s writing the check, it’s Zurich or Allstate or whomever.

I don’t like lawsuits. It’s a last resort. If I file one, it’s because the insurance company isn’t doing their job. They’re downplaying the injuries or arguing about who’s fault it is. I have little patience for that, especially when dealing with a conglomerate worth a zillion dollars who isn’t in business to pay claims.

I have been hired by people I’ve sued because I treated them with the kindness and respect they deserve, and at the end of the day, they wanted their insurance carrier to do the right thing and they were okay with my forcing them to.

Let us take a look at your case. It’s a free consultation. You pay us if we win.

We handle all aspects of personal injury. 18 wheelers, burns, airplane crashes, mesothelioma, we’ve done it all and we are some of the best in the business.

Halloween Halloween is a fun holiday for people of all ages, but it’s important that you and your children remain safe. The Corinth Police Department encourages safety and supervision during the upcoming trick-or-treat season. Here are a few tips to help make your Halloween a treat!

ADULTS

KIDS

1. Make sure the path to your door is clear, welcome trick-or-treaters with your porch lights and turn on any exterior lights.

2. Report any suspicious or criminal activity to the police department immediately.

3. Do not give homemade or unwrapped treats to children.

4. If operating a motor vehicle, exercise extreme caution. Be on the alert for excited children whose vision may be obscured by masks, etc..

5. Check out all candy in a well-lighted place when your trick-or-treater gets home.

1. Make sure costumes are flame retardant so children aren’t in danger near burning jack-o-lanterns.

2. Keep costumes short to prevent trips, falls, and other bumps in the night.

3. Try make-up instead of a mask. Masks can be hot and uncomfortable, and they can obstruct a child’s vision; a dangerous thing when kids are crossing streets and going up and down steps.

4. Make sure kids wear light/bright colors or put reflective tape on their costumes.

5. Utilize flashlights or glow sticks to light your path.

If you see a Corinth Police Officer patrolling your neighborhood please wave us down. We will have special goodies for the trick-or-treaters!

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NCTC VOLLEYBALL NCTC Lady Lions vs. Vernon 27 Oct, 2016 • 6:00pm Gainesville

Buddy Benches Dedicated At LDISD A special Buddy Bench Dedication ceremony for the three LDISD elementary school playgrounds took place on September 14, at Lake Dallas Elementary School. The benches were made and donated by Brian and Carmen Richard.

The Buddy Bench concept is a simple idea to promote inclusion in play, eliminate loneliness and foster friendship on the playground. This was an idea developed by a little boy named Christian who wanted to spread the message of inclusion and kindness. Students are encouraged to meet new friends at the bench to play, talk and walk, or just sit and be a friend.

When you sit on the Buddy Bench • Before you sit on the Buddy Bench, think of something you would like to do. Ask someone else to play with you.

• The bench isn’t for socializing. Only sit there if you can’t find anyone to play with.

• While you’re sitting on the bench, look around for a game you can join.

• If you see something you want to do or a friend you want to talk to, get off the bench!

• If you’re sitting on the bench, play with the first classmate who invites you.

• Keep playing with your new friends!

When you see someone sitting on the Buddy Bench • Start by saying hello or introduce yourself.

• Make conversation.

• Ask them to play with you.

• Don’t make it the last time you hang out.

In the coming days, the Leader in Me students will help to show all the other students on their campuses the purpose of the benches, and demonstrate how to use them. Students will learn the “rules of the bench,” as set up by Christian when he developed the idea.

Falcons Serve In Peru Six Lake Dallas High School students along with two teachers traveled to Peru for a service trip during the summer.

The service projects included hauling rocks up the side of a mountain, and bringing large sacks of sand down from the top. They helped mix concrete to pour a sidewalk for the people in the small town.

Current LDHS students Shelby Helmlinger, Sydney Haldeman, Gunnar Gray, and Callee Buxton attended the trip along with recent graduates Maria Dunne and Shelby Davis.

The group visited the Machu Picchu, Pisac, Ollantytambo, and many other ancient Incan sites.

LDISD Teachers Treated By Lake Cities Chamber New teachers at Lake Dallas ISD were treated to breakfast and gifts of classroom supplies by the Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce at Lake Cities United Methodist Church.

The LCCC Adopt-A-Teacher program began 17 years ago under the leadership of then Chamber President Fon Laughlin.

Each year as part of New Teacher training, teachers are asked to create wish lists of items that they would like for their classrooms. Adopt-

A-Teacher 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 para professional in the district.

“This is a fabulous program that shows our new teachers what a wonderful community they have joined,” Dr. Gayle Stinson, LDISD Superintendent said. “We can’t say thank you enough to the Lake Cities Chamber for making our teachers feel welcome and supported as they start working at Lake Dallas ISD.”

LD Senior Named Semifinalist In 2017 National Merit® Scholarship Program Jerry Armijo, Lake Dallas High School senior, was named a semifinalist in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. As a Jerry Armijo with Principal Kristi Strickland member of this academically talented high school group of seniors, he will have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth about $33 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship® award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition.

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What Every

Woman

NEEDS

by Susan Neuhalfen

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“For many of our patients, once they meet one of our midwives, they are so impressed with their caring, compassionate approach, they just want to stay with them.”

From front to back left to right: Dr. Caren Reaves, Dr. Amy Lungren, Dr. Laura Finger, Dr. Monica Popov, Dr. Rachel Osborn and Dr. Joseph Valenti

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Four years in a row, Caring for Women has been voted as having the best midwifery team in the Best of Denton. The team of Certified Nurse Midwives works collaboratively with the physicians to provide exceptional care in a family-centered way, but with the reassurance that almost all potential complications can still be handled within the Caring for Women family.

The midwifery team at Caring for Women is nationally ranked by the American College of Nurse Midwivesas one of the best. Their dedication to patients is an inspiration to the entire staff at Caring for Women. While many people only think of Certified Nurse Midwives delivering babies, women are excited to learn that they can continue their routine gynecological care with their midwife as well.

“For many of our patients, once they meet one of our midwives, they are so impressed with their caring, compassionate approach, they just want to stay with them,” said Dr. Monica Popov of Caring for Women.

Caring for Women also has six doctors and two Nurse Practitioners in addition to the four Certified Nurse Midwives so every woman can find the provider that best meets her need. In addition to such a diverse staff, the office comes with all the technological advances that you expect from such a large and unique group.

For example, just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, they are opening a mammography center right in the facility. No more separate trips to the hospital to get your mammogram done. All call-backs and biopsies will be performed internally. The entire staff is very excited about providing women with such a convenient option.

“We treat our patients like family and that’s why we’re working to provide as many services as possible in house so that we may ensure the women who come to Caring for Women get the treatment they deserve,” said Dr. Popov.

In addition to providing pregnancy and gynecological care, they also have an in house lab so even routine preventative care bloodwork can be conveniently done in the office. They perform bone density tests, body composition evaluations, as well as genetic testing for hereditary cancer syndromes. So often life gets in the way and the next thing you know your mammogram or bone density scan is a year overdue. Now all those tests can be done at the time of an annual.

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Fitness

Overcoming

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“A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.” —Gandhi

he world has come together in raising awareness for the month of October towards Bullying. We thought it would be a great topic to touch on as most of us have experienced some form of bullying in our lifetime. Bullying comes in all forms, including isolation, negative comments, intimidation and peer pressure. Without realizing it, sometimes it is our own voice that is our worst enemy or bully. Negative thoughts and self doubt are detrimental to not only your growth but every aspect of your life. Those thoughts can prevent you from happiness, freedom and life experience. When you or someone else tells you that you “can’t” do something,” “you’re not capable” or “it’s impossible” those harsh words leave you believing that it’s true. It’s time to look self doubt and bullying in the eye and realize that the fear it causes is not real and know that FEAR stands for Forget Everything And Run. We’ve put together a list of 3 things to incorporate into your life today in dealing with self doubt and negativity. If it’s an non-supportive friend, family member or yourself delivering negativity it’s time to deal with it head on and begin to believe in yourself and what you are capable of.

Begin each day with a positive message: You deserve greatness, start to believe it: In today’s world there’s plenty of negativity to go around. We see it on the news, in public -- almost everywhere we turn it’s there. Our suggestion is to find your inner peace by starting the day with words of affirmation. Find a author or speaker you like to listen to, look up quotes or anything that helps to begin the day on a positive note. Also, put rules in place on how you will talk to yourself, or accept to be treated by others.

Stop saying things like “I Can’t”, “impossible” or “i’m not deserving” and start believing in your capabilities. Think “I’ll try” or “I’ll learn”. Begin to distance yourself from those who do anything but lift you up, or don’t value you.

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Stop being a victim. Are you a worrier or a warrior? It’s time to stop letting the words of others sink in so deep that they cause pain.

Begin believing in yourself so much that those words roll off your back. Don’t allow yourself to believe anything other than you are deserving of greatness and will not accept anything that makes you feel less than that. Don’t overthink things and or dwell. After all, you cannot change the things you can’t control.

Uplift What are you doing to make yourself happy?

Exercise has been proven to increase serotonin, a neurotransmitter which affects mood, sexual desire, appetite, sleep, memory and learning.

Also balance hormones as well. Did you know that increasing your cardio and improving your endurance will not only help with the above but also is a great way to meditate. Try to find 20-30 minutes of quiet time and hear your thoughts, break away from the busyness of life for a few moments to check in with yourself. Do things that make you feel great and make sure to do them often, consistently.

Reducing the stress in your life is easier said than done, but if you don’t make a change, many of the things that weigh you down overshadow the voice of reason. Begin to think of ways you can eliminate unimportant things and become consistent with others. Wake up a bit earlier to get in a positive message or quiet time to focus on your mindset. Begin to exercise regularly and consistently to reap the benefits towards your health. Life with structure & organization helps keep chaos away. Always remember you are deserving of all good things.

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Lady VOLLEYBALL

FALCONS Hopeful for a Longer Playoff Run

by Steve Gamel

he District 14-5A schedule is drawing to a close and it appears Lake Dallas is a shoe-in to make the playoffs. But how far the Lady Falcons go depends on what type of matchup they get in the first round.

Head coach Heather Van Noy said the four teams

that made it out of 14-5A have the unenviable task of being matched up against what is regarded as a

loaded District 13 that includes eight Frisco schools in Reedy, Wakeland, Liberty, Frisco,

Centennial,

Heritage,

Independence and Lone Star.

It was not known as of press

time who Lake Dallas would face in the first round.

“No matter what, though,

Some of those key players include Jennifer

and Lizzy Chapman, Mallory Klingele, and Kambrie Gossett.

Even though the outlook for the first round looks

stiff, Lake Dallas may be better prepared than it was at this time last year. The Lady Falcons had to fight off a district slate highlighted by one of the top 5A programs in the state in Prosper.

From there, they had tough matchups against

Carrollton Creekview and The Colony while still

“No matter what, though, all four playoff teams from that Frisco district are loaded,”

all four playoff teams from that

Frisco district are loaded,” Van Noy said. “It will be a

having to fend off Newman Smith, R.L. Turner, Little Elm

and

McKinney

North every Tuesday and Friday night.

Van Noy said she has

been impressed with the

way her team battles back, but they’re also digging

tough matchup regardless, so the higher seed we get

themselves big holes early – something they can’t

It’s been an up and down year for Lake Dallas,

“We can close out matches like no one else,

out of our district, the better we may be.”

do in the playoffs.

which was looking for more consistency and a

but we’re constantly fighting back because we are

Denton. Van Noy lost a ton of star power from that

do that against really good teams, they will put you

way to avenge last year’s first-round playoff exit to

struggling to open up strong,” Van Noy said. “If you

team, but still has a solid nucleus back for what she

away quick.”

believes could be a deep playoff run.

And in the playoffs, that is more true than ever.

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Empowering Women

Empowering Women:

Women of Worth VALUE THEIR TIME

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s women we get more done in a day than anyone. But, we also can be the worst in the world at assigning value to our time. Many of us operate as a “one-woman show” in business and our personal life. We’re entrepreneurs, executives, moms, or maybe running a household with a spouse that travels full time.

We’re running errands, picking up office worth more than $40,000 a year. Adjust that supplies, and cleaning the office while trying rate against today’s inflation and your time is to juggle the phones, deadlines, sales and worth nearly $140,000 a year as a full time more. On top of that, we have kids to pick homemaker (fist-bump). up at school, laundry, meals, shopping, and Our time is worth a lot more than we church or sports activities. Whether you have often think. And some of the things we do help or not, it all needs to get done on time. are priceless, like Knowing what your Knowing what your time is worth nurturing a fevered time is worth is the brow, kissing a first step to knowing is the first step to knowing when boo-boo on the knee, and where you should outsource. when and where you or closing that really should outsource. big sale. To get you thinking confidently about In business ask yourself “am I doing $10 your time, here are some tips: an hour work?” that’s keeping me from doing “$100 an hour work?” Decide, then prioritize, and then outsource or delegate. We’re undermining our own time, and the value of it, by thinking we can and should “do it all.”

Think your time is less valuable as a “stay at home mom?” Think again. In 1979, an Debbie Sardone is the owner of Buckets & attorney successfully argued a housewife was Bows Maids Service and SpeedCleaning.com

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by Debbie Sardone

VALUE YOUR TIME Start with how much you think each hour of your day is worth. Factor in everything you do, and all the pop-up responsibilities that pull you away from larger priorities. Is it worth $10 an hour? $25 an hour? $300? Then have the confidence to own your worth and find ways to spend your time on high-worth activities, outsourcing where you can.

RESPECT YOUR TIME Once you know your time is valuable, don’t let anyone undermine it. Respect your own time by disciplining yourself to not give your time away to people and projects that do not align with your values or goals, whether in business or life.

Get good at saying no to things that waste your time and energy.

TEACH OTHERS TO RESPECT YOUR TIME Set boundaries, and be clear about what you can and can’t do. Don’t waiver and don’t over-explain why you have to pass on something. We tend to over-explain, and we just don’t need to.

Over-explaining leads to negotiation, which leads to caving in.

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State Recruiting List Again

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exas again leads the nation in recruiting, though the gap was much smaller in comparison to last year.

According to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football

magazine, Texas leads all states in the number of high school players who signed Football Bowl Subdivision letters of intent and total players signed, including junior college recruits and post-graduate prep school players.

Texas came in at 372 to edge Florida’s 364 players. California was third at 286. A year ago, Texas landed 412 signees and Florida had 380.

Texas’ 2015 numbers were up from 392 in 2014.

Of Texas’ 372 recruits in 2016, 343 came from the high school ranks. A total of 29 high schools

by Steve Gamel

TEXAS TOPS

2nd team Defense: Kobe Boyce (Lake Dallas) 3rd team Offense: Tyrell Shavers (Lewisville), Grant Polley (Denton) Texas’ Top 300 Recruits

schools had two FBS recruits each. Manvel had

Christian Moore (Guyer)

the most with 11 recruits.

Tyrell Shavers (Lewisville)

Not surprisingly, the annual magazine also pointed out that Dallas-Fort Worth again led the state in FBS high school recruits with 134, a decrease of 12 recruits from last year. Houston came in second at 122.

DCTF is regarded as the Bible of Texas high school football and its release essentially kicks off the countdown to the regular season. This year’s

Eric Jones (Lewisville) Laviska Shenault (Lewisville) Gage Mallory (Argyle) Grant Polley (Denton) Casey Harper (Argyle) Kobe Boyce (Lake Dallas) Matt Hankins (Marcus) Bryce Jackson (Guyer) Earnest Brown IV (Ryan)

magazine was filled to the brim with all sorts of

Josh Grant (Flower Mound)

predictions and recruiting information for both

Spencer Sanders (Ryan)

college and high school teams.

Gabriel Douglas (Ryan)

Below is the Subway Super Team and Texas’

provided 120 of the 343 Texas players who

Top 300 recruits, also provided by DCTF. It has

signed with FBS schools in 2016. A total of 45

been condensed to only include local athletes.

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Subway Super Team

Noah Cain (Guyer) Deondre Dansby (Guyer) Will Kuehne (Liberty Christian)

Art T

Imitating a Long and

Happy Life

by Susan Neuhalfen

hey say that a picture is worth a thousand words and for the seniors at the Good Samaritan Society at Lake Forest Village in Denton, it triggers a thousand memories and actually promotes better health.

they are interacting socially and keeping their minds and their bodies active.

The dream, according to Wells, Studies show that busy seniors are healthy learning new things it keeps their minds going, is to build a general building with seniors. Art, music and other therapies are shown not to mention what they are gaining on a several rooms to house various different activities not only to help seniors better communicate, social level.” from art classes to many other programs that but it can also help trigger physical movement Wells said that many of their current residents promote well-being and a healthier lifestyle. that might have been difficult to achieve serve as instructors and have brought what “We have one lady who teaches colored supplies they have. In addition to the art classes, before that time. pencil drawing and you wouldn’t believe how Bible study, monthly Growing up in Kansas, one of Lake Forest the center offers popular this class is,” laughs Wells. “The people Village’s current residents, Marie, was told she participating are normally not artistic at all, they couldn’t participate in the art class at her just finally have the time to try something school because she was diagnosed with new, so they do, and it’s been good poor depth perception. Many years for them.” later, when her arthritis hit, Marie’s Wells said her favorite thing doctor suggested she take up about visiting the classes is needlepoint but with her vision problems she wasn’t able to do listening to them all reminisce it. About five years ago Marie about their life experiences. had several eye operations which Hearing them talk about The improved her sight greatly. With Depression, making ice cream from Pictured above is Marie resident at Lake Forest Village in Denton. her new vision, Marie discovered scratch or their first store bought outfit photo courtesy of Laura Wells needlepoint and now, at Lake Forest is enjoyable. She loves what she calls the Village, she is finally able begin painting. “girl talk” that takes place in art class.

One more thing: Marie is 97 years young.

“To see the light in their eyes when they talk She is one of many residents participating in about their childhood is so rewarding,” said coffees with area speakers, outings, luncheons the various programs at Lake Forest, all of which and game days such as bridge and bunco. Wells Wells. “They have such a passion for life. I wish provide incalculable health benefits. There is, says that seeing how animated and expressive the everyone could see what I see.” however, one problem. They need a facility to residents are when they are together is wonderful.

Classes such as these give seniors a sense of accommodate the many activities going on there purpose now that their lifestyles have gone “People think that once you go to a nursing including the painting class which she attends. from having a career and/or a family to raise Lake Forest is one of the largest non-profit home why would you need things like art and senior care communities that provides music classes?” said Wells. “The truth is, to finally having time for themselves. Not only does it keep them from being lonely, it promotes independent living, assisted living and nursing home care all on one campus. They are dependent upon donations to not only build the building, but provide the art supplies needed.

“The residents are really clamoring for more classes,” said Laura Wells, the Director of Resource Development. “When they are

these people are in the prime of their lives.

They finally have the time to do what they couldn’t do before.”

Studies have proven that those who participate in classes as seniors take less medicine and don’t suffer from as many ailments. That is because

personal growth, sharpens cognitive abilities and helps with hand-eye coordination.

If you are interested in donating to the

new art building at Lake Forest Village, call

Laura Wells at 940.891.6456 or go online to good-sam.com/lakeforestvillage.

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“Cards For Cops” In the spirit of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, the folks at Lake Cities United Methodist Church want to show their thanks to the police departments that serve the area through their new initiative “Cards for Cops”.

With Cards for Cops, parishioners and area residents are asked to purchase a $25 gift card to a local restaurant that will be gifted to the police officers from Hickory Creek, Corinth and Lake Dallas Police Departments. The goal is to collect a $25 gift card for every single police officer in the area.

“We are thankful to all those who wear the uniform,” said Pastor Rene Lawson. “We are shooting for 100 or so gift cards so that we may thank all of those who serve.”

Anyone interested in donating may drop gift cards at the office of the Lake Cities United Methodist Church during the week or in the designated card holders at the Sunday services.

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Marine Corps Birthday Charity Ball In November The Marine Corps League presents the 241st Birthday Charity Ball on Saturday, November 19 at the University Union Building at UNT. Come celebrate with local Marines, Navy FMF Corpsmen and all of North Texas as they enjoy an evening of good food, music, dancing and fun, all while supporting a good cause.

Cocktail hour starts at 5:30 p.m. Jacob Shick, Director of #22Kill will serve as guest speaker.

There are still tables available and individual tickets are $75. All proceeds benefit the Marine Corps League which gave away over $8,000 in scholarships last August alone. For more information email Holly Robinson at hdrobin@mail.com.

Denton Mathnasium Trimathlon Contest On November 5 The annual Denton Mathnasium Trimathlon will take place on Saturday, November 5 at 10am at the Denton Mathnasium Learning Center at 5017 Teasley Ln #143 in the Kroger parking lot.

The competition is open to all Denton students grades 2-5 and participation is free. You do not have to be enrolled in Mathnasium to participate.

All contestants will receive goody bags and winners will go on to compete against other local winners from across the country for the National Grand Prize the following weekend.

For more information go to mathnasiumtrimathlon.com, call 940.808.1370 or email Denton@mathnasium.com.

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Sidelines

by Steve Gamel

PLEASE DON’T LET THAT HOME RUN BE HIS LAST

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or the first time in nearly 20 years, I was actually angry that I was “stuck” covering a high school game on a Tuesday night.

Everyone who knows me is aware how much I

love sports, and my job in general. I mean, what’s better than getting paid to sit on your butt and

cover a game? Isn’t that every guy’s dream? But on that one night while I was watching a volleyball match in Argyle, my oldest son, Christian, hit his first career home run across town in Denton.

I MISSED IT. It’s a crushing blow for any parent who misses

a “first” of anything that their kids do. Maybe it’s

their first steps, or the first word they utter — I had one friend who missed taking his daughter

to daycare on her first day and was miserable.

There are examples all over the place, and I’ve missed a few minor things here and there. But my boy’s dinger ranks right up there as one of the crummiest moments of my life.

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I was “stuck” doing what I love doing for a living — but it cost me a chance at a family memory.

I felt so bad that I actually prayed it was one of those cheap little league home runs you see where the batter crushes a slow roller to the shortstop, who kicks the ball around about four times before dropping his glove and hurling the ball over the first baseman’s head. By the time the defense knows what’s going on, your kid is already rounding third for an easy score.

My wife, Leslie, had texted me to let me know.

So naturally, my question was, “Did it leave the infield?” I hoped she’d say no, but instead I got, “He hit it in the outfield.” As it turns out, it was a pretty decent shot to right field and no one could field it. Christian, of course, says the ball went all the way to the fence.

I guess I have no choice but to believe him.

After all, I wasn’t there.

At the end of the day, I couldn’t be more proud of Christian. I can remember hitting home run after home run (I’m not embellishing on that

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

statement, by the way) in various neighborhood pickup games and batting practice. But in a legitimate game, when something was actually on the line, I couldn’t duplicate that power. And until recently, neither did Christian.

I couldn’t wait to get home that night so he could recount the entire at-bat. It wasn’t the same as being there in person, but he was so incredibly excited and vivid in his description. He’ll have another game on Saturday, and guess who wouldn’t miss it for the world? Me. Hopefully for his sake — and mine — that one home run won’t be his last.

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

Dental

SNORING – The Tip of the Iceberg

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noring can range from a minor nuisance problem to a deal-breaker for couples coexisting in the same

bedroom. Snoring can exist by itself or may

be a major red flag for a serious underlying problem called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). So what can be done about it?

First, let’s walk through a few signs and symptoms

which may point to a potential problem as most

patients are unaware a problem even exists. Patients with elevated blood pressure, history of stroke, loud

snoring with possible choking or gasping, acid reflux,

allowed to drop back narrowing or completely shutting off the airway. The brain does not allow for this to

happen for long before it forces us to wake slightly, bite

Device) may be an option for treatment. If this is the case, I am able to treat the patient in my office.

A MAD is a mouthpiece which is worn during

down with great force to advance the lower jaw and/or

sleep that keeps the lower jaw in a forward and slightly

increases and the airway is opened. We may not recall

oropharynx from collapsing.

reposition ourselves in bed. As we do this, muscle tone

open position. This prevents the soft structures of the

waking at all during these episodes as they may occur

fashion as the “head tilt chin lift “ method to open

may notice a problem and force us to roll over yet we

has stopped breathing. Side to side movement is not

notice how exhausted we feel the next day.

also protects the tooth surfaces from wear and breakage,

It works in a similar

in different stages of sleep. This is why our bed partner

the airway in administering CPR to a patient who

may not recall much if anything at all. We may just

impeded with the particular device I make. The device

To receive proper diagnosis and treatment for this

restless leg, daytime drowsiness, morning headaches,

condition, sleep testing (polysomnography) is needed.

at risk. I’ve found in my practice of screening patients

sleep testing device.

chronic sinusitis, and nasal obstructions will be present.

indications OSA may be present. In my time doing

our nose, we can only breathe one other way; through

OSA. In some instances, the patient requires referral

muscles decreases. Everything becomes relaxed and

intervention. In other cases where mild or moderate

tooth breakage and wear, and TMJ dysfunction may be

This can be done in a sleep lab or through a home

for this condition that oftentimes, nasal allergies,

home sleep testing device called ARES™ if there are

The reason behind this is if we cannot breathe through

this, I’ve had results ranging from mild to very severe

the mouth. As we sleep, the tone of the airway and jaw

back to their physician for CPAP treatment or surgical

loose. As this occurs, the lower jaw and tongue are

OSA is present, a MAD (Mandibular Advancement

I provide my patients with a

a common problem in those who suffer from OSA.

Snoring can be eliminated altogether. It is vitally

important to manage and treat this condition as it

can ultimately lead to heart attack and stroke. Proper screening is imperative, and remember, snoring can be just the tip of the iceberg.

by Kristina Mackie, DDS Loretto Family Dentistry, PLLC lorettofamilydentistry.com 940.498.2290

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by Susan

en Neuhalf

ith the continually rising cost of college, parents have to be weary of the impending investment. Is my child going to the right type of school? Is her major right for her? Will his current study habits work in college? What will help my student prepare for success both inside and outside of the classroom?

What if there was a way to help students

recognize their strengths ahead of time in order

to improve a student’s overall college or, for that matter, any school or work experience?

Former Denton County Clerk Cindy Mitchell

is the CEO of Strategic Solutions HQ as well as a certified StrengthsFinder coach. The Clifton StrengthsFinder tool is powered by the Gallup

to be. She placed second in the AQHA World Championship last year as well as the top 10 for the last three years.

After getting an equestrian scholarship to

college, she worked with Mitchell on how to make the transition to higher education. Mitchell also

worked with her on how her strengths affected her friendships and how she struggled with

Organization and helps individuals, groups and

relationships. Once she understood the “basements”

help them focus on what they do best.

to understand how to leverage her strengths for the

leaders recognize and leverage their strengths to “It’s better for everyone to focus their time,

and “balconies” of her strength, she was better able best outcome.

money, energy and effort on what we call their

StrengthsFinder is a 45 minute test that is unlike

any other. Through a series of questions, each of which has to be answered within 20 seconds, test

takers find out their strengths which, in turn, helps them to find out where to focus their talents.

Armed with this knowledge there are a

number of advantages a student may have going

into college such as what classes to choose, what majors to consider, how best to study

and even how to better understand friendships

and relationships.

Mitchell has plenty of experience not only

with business clients but students as well. One

of her students is a talented equestrian rider.

StrengthsFinder found that she was already

competitive but instead of focusing on just winning

and losing, they helped her focus on measurable goals when it came to competition so that she was

as much in competition with herself as anyone.

This helped her equestrian coach in guiding her at

competitions and it helped her to stay less stressed

once she understood where her focus needed

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to use history and context to study. This made

the simple act of studying more meaningful to him which gave him a deeper understanding of the subject.

When it comes to learning, some learn better

by actually teaching so for those who do, Mitchell

says to seek out opportunities to present to others.

For others, quiet reflection is the only way to comprehend information. For this student, Mitchell

recommended finding a quiet place and making time to study that way.

Using

this

tool, students

strength-based

may

use

development

StrengthsFinder

to

choose classes that they are more aligned with

and, ultimately, careers that make sense for their superpowers.

“With the exception of those suffering an

extreme life change at some point, the test doesn’t

change much after the age of 15,” explains Mitchell.

were younger.”

photography by Scott Young Photography

do well?”

him on his study habits and gave him permission

they had had access to a tool like this when they

happier when they are doing what they love to

overcome weaknesses, why not focus on what they

and computer science major. Mitchell worked with

“Many parents have told me that they wish

superpowers,” said Mitchell. “People are generally do. Instead of mounting frustration over how to

After studying pre-law, he chose an engineering

Basements and balconies are another way to state

the good and bad side of something. For example, if a person’s strength is being analytical, he or she

is comfortable with numbers and very logical,

however that same person may be considered rude, short and never satisfied which doesn’t sit well with some. Every strength has basements and balconies

attached to it.

Another student that Mitchell worked with had a top strength of Input. A person with this strength has an excellent memory and mind for detail.

Mitchell already knew him to be a history buff and an avid reader so most of his analysis came as no surprise.

An extreme life change is a life-altering change

such as a death of a parent or spouse or, in some cases, a divorce situation for a child.

StrengthsFinder even offers something called

StrengthsExplorer for kids 10-14 years with fewer

questions and fewer strengths analyzed.This will help parents with encouraging their children in a positive

manner as well as understanding their strengths and how to relate to them. It actually gives the child his

or her top 3 strengths and it gives action items to the adults working with them as well as action items for the youngsters.

“When my son was younger I learned not to

ASK him to clean his room,” said Mitchell. “I had

to TELL him to clean his room, but in a way that related to him. Because of his personality and how his strengths play out asking him to do anything he didn’t want to do wouldn’t work. It helped me to stop getting frustrated and speak his language.”

Cindy Mitchell is available as a StrengthsFinder Coach for students, parents, leaders and employees. She travels to homes and businesses, unlocking superpowers for people of all ages. For more information email cmitchell@strategicsolutionshq.com or call 469-426-7009.

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